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INVITATION FOR BIDS

Solicitation No. DTFH70-10-B-00015

ID PFH 60(5)

SALMON RIVER ROAD CONNECTION/EXTENSION BOOK 3

Solicitation, Offer & Award, Bid Schedule, Contract Clauses, Minimum Wage Schedule, Special Contract Requirements, and Plans

This solicitation cites

Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 Metric Units

ISSUING OFFICE:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

610 EAST FIFTH STREET

VANCOUVER, WA 98661-3801

Phone: (360) 619-7520 – FAX: (360) 619-7932

Web site: http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/ e-mail : wfl.contracts@dot.gov

Bid Opening Date:

See Page A-3, Block 13A

QUICK INDEX

Page Item

H-99 Permits I-1 Storm Water Pollution

Prevention Plan J-1 Fire Protection and Suppression

Plan K-1 Cultural Resources Monitoring and Discovery Plan

BID REMINDERS

Electronic bids will not be accepted. Submit printed copy of bid to the address listed on the enclosed SF 1442. Before submitting your bid, please review the following:

• Have you rechecked your bid figures?

• Have you completed the bid schedule?

• Have you completed and signed the SF 1442, Solicitation, Offer & Award?

• Have you acknowledged all amendments?

• Have you completed the Representations &

Certifications (Page B-1)?

• Is your bid guarantee enclosed in proper form and amount (see FAR Clause 52.228-1), including Power of Attorney affidavit?

• Does the lower left corner of the proposal envelope state “Bid Enclosed”?

• Does the lower left corner include the Solicitation Number and the project number/name?

A-1 Notice to Bidders http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/� mailto:wfl.contracts@fhwa.dot.gov�

PROJECT NAME ID PFH 60(5)

SALMON RIVER ROAD CONNECTION/EXTENSION

BEGINNING AT 1+380.00, MP 0.236

SUSPEND AT 3+200.00, MP 1.367

RESUME AT 11+617.81, MP 6.598

END AT 18+080.00, MP 10.613

NATIONAL FOREST NEZ PERCE

COUNTY IDAHO

STATE IDAHO

LENGTH 8.282 KILOMETERS

FIXED COMPLETION DATE See FAR Clause 52.211-10 (FAR Clauses begin on page C-1)

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Permits Project: ID PFH 60(5), Salmon River Road Connection/Extension

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STORM WATER PREVENTION POLLUTION PLAN

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Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Narrative

For:

Salmon River Road ID PFH 60(5)

Riggins, Idaho

Operators:

Federal Highway Administration, Western Federal Lands Highway Division

610 East Fifth Street Vancouver, WA 98661

Contractor: (to be completed following contract award)

SWPPP Contact(s):

FHWA PE

Office Location Contact Information

(to be completed before start of construction)

General Contractor Contact Information

(to be completed before start of construction)

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SECTION 1: SITE EVALUATION, ASSESSMENT, AND PLANNING

1.1 Project Information

Project Name: Salmon River Road Connection/Extension, ID PFH 60(5)_

Project Location: About 0.2 miles south of Riggins, Idaho on the Salmon River Road, County Road 1614. Project is divided into two locations, MP 0.2 to1.4 and MP 6.6 to

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County: Idaho County State: Idaho

Latitude: Longitude:

45º 24' 45" N (degrees, minutes, seconds) 116º 19' 24" W (degrees, minutes, seconds)

Method for determining latitude/longitude:

National Geographic TOPO 3.4.4 or

Section, Range, Township:

General Location Map: plan sheets A.1 and A.4

Is this project located in Indian country? No

Is this project considered a federal facility: Federally funded, partially on Nez Perce

National Forest lands

NPDES permit tracking number: IDR10C389

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1.2 Contact Information

The following information will be completed by the Project Engineer and Contractor prior to project start-up.

RESPONSIBLE PARTIES

Contact Information Responsibility

FHWA Project Engineer:

FHWA Project Office Location:

Project Office Phone Number:

Email:

FHWA has operational control over construction plans and specifications

General Contractor, Title:

Company:

Address:

Phone Number:

Email:

The general contractor has entered into a contract with FHWA for construction of the project. The general contractor has day to day operational control of activities at the project site necessary to ensure compliance with the

SWPPP.

Erosion and Sediment Control Supervisor:

Responsible for ensuring erosion and sediment control is adequately implemented and maintained on the project and conducting erosion and sediment control quality control.

Maintain an updated SWPPP.

SWPPP Contact(s):

Persons to contact to schedule viewing of the

SWPPP.

The contractor is responsible for modifying the SWPPP to reflect all changes to storm water control measures made in response to changes in design, construction, operation, or maintenance at the construction site. Any modifications to the erosion control plans necessary to meet field conditions must be clearly indicated on the set of erosion control plans maintained on the project.

The updated SWPP, including relevant plan sheets, will be submitted to Project Engineer for approval.

Preliminary SWPPP Prepared by:

Diane Spencer

FHWA, Western Federal Lands Highway Division

610 East Fifth Street

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Vancouver, Washington 98661

360-619-7785

1.3 Nature and Sequence of Construction Activity

Function: Road reconstruction following existing alignment

Project Description: Improve first 3.3 km (2.0 mi) of road to two-lanes. Reconstruct and stabilize the next 13.3 km (8.2 mi) of road to a minimum width of 5.4 m (18 ft).

Construct fill-side retaining walls and rip rap shoulder stabilization at intermittent locations. Construct turn-outs. Flatten sharp horizontal and vertical curves. Improve road drainage. Install guardrail, striping and signs.

Estimated Project Start Date: April, 2011

Estimated Project Completion Date: October, 2012

Sequence of Major Construction Activities and BMP Installation:

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY BMP

Mobilization

Survey and staking

Install erosion/sediment control Install all perimeter sediment control (maintain throughout construction period)

Clearing and grubbing Clear vegetation within marked clearing limits.

Preserve existing native vegetation where possible.

Apply soil stabilization (throughout construction period as specified)

Install rock construction entrance(s)

Roadway excavation (including controlled blasting) Preserve topsoil

Dust control

Install culverts (includes spillways, catch basins, and energy dissipaters) Install culvert inlet and outlet protection

Install ditch check dams

Install sediment traps

Subexcavation

Rip rap embankments and shoulder buttress Install riprap shoulder stabilization

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Install slope drains

Construct MSE walls

Install curb and gutter

Lay emulsified asphalt treated aggregate base

Superpave

Install monuments

Seeding Replace topsoil

Apply mulch

Planting Apply mulch

Install delineators

Clean up and miscellaneous

Complete project Remove perimeter sediment control following final soil stabilization.

Final stabilization means that:

All soil disturbing activities at the site have been completed and a uniform vegetative cover with a density of 70% of background vegetative cover for the area has been established.

And

Permanent engineered stabilization measures have been installed.

1.4 Soils, Slopes, Vegetation, and Drainage Pattern

Soil type(s): 1+380.00 to 3+200: 20% Chard variant loamy fine sand; 80% Oland silt loam. 11+617.81 to 18+080.00: No soil survey information available.

Slopes: 10% of project area 2-7% side slopes; 90% of project area 40-90% side slopes

Drainage Patterns: The existing road has minimal roadside ditches. Currently, storm water flows from the steep sides of the Salmon River canyon onto the road surface, across the roadway, over the edge of the pavement, onto the steep road cut slopes, and into the Salmon River.

The reconstructed road will be elevated above the 100 year flood level. Roadside ditches will be constructed. MP 0.4 to 10.4, the road surface will be in-sloped toward the cut bank where curb and ditch will direct water to a drop inlet and cross drain system.

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Vegetation: Grassland with scattered sagebrush and Ponderosa pine; riparian vegetation along the river includes scattered willow, serviceberry, and other mixed shrubs.

Other:

1.5 Construction Site Estimates

Total Project Area:

Site to be Disturbed: 24 ac (9.7 hectares)

Percent Impervious Surface Before Construction: 63.8%

Runoff Coefficient Before Construction: 0.51

Percent Impervious Surface After Construction: 64.2%

Runoff Coefficient After Construction: 0.51

1.6 Receiving Waters

Description of receiving waters: Salmon River (from its confluence with Little Salmon

River upstream to Spring Cr); and the following tributaries to the Salmon River: Rough

Cr, Gus Cr, Allison Cr, Spring Cr, plus three unnamed drainages

Description of storm sewer systems: none

Description of impaired waters or waters subject to TMDLs: Allison Cr. TMDL for

E. coli

Other:

1.7 Site Features and Sensitive Areas to be Protected

Description of unique features to be preserved: Cultural resources, see SWPPP section

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Describe measure to protect these features: see Special Contract Requirements (SCR) –

Section K - Cultural Resources Discovery Plan

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1.8 Potential Sources of Pollution

Potential sources of sediment to stormwater runoff:

Clearing and grubbing Roadway (and roadside ditch) excavation Culvert installation Subexcavation Placement of rip rap embankments and should buttress Construction of MSE walls Laying emulsified asphalt treated aggregate base Seeding, planting, and mulching (and irrigation) Installation of monuments Installation of delineators

Potential pollutants and sources, other than sediment, to stormwater runoff:

Staging Area(s) – equipment fueling and fuel storage, equipment maintenance, hydraulic oil/fluids, equipment storage, sanitary facilities, trash.

Materials Storage Area(s) – aggregate storage, culvert storage, general construction material storage.

Road construction – laying emulsified asphalt treated aggregate base, superpave asphalt, curb/gutter installation, MSE wall construction

Water/palliative for dust control Concrete washout Fertilizer

1.9 Endangered Species Certification

Are endangered or threatened species and critical habitat on or near the project are?

Yes

Describe how this was determined:

Biological Assessment (BA), 1997; Supplemental BAs, 2000, 2001, 2004.

Salmon River Road Improvement Project Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), 2002. Reevaluation of EA/FONSI, 2005, 2009

If yes, describe the species and/or critical habitat and affects determination:

Species: Snake River spring/summer Chinook salmon, fall Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, steelhead, and bull trout – Not Likely to Adversely Affect. Gray wolf, peregrine falcon, grizzly bear, lynx, MacFarlane’s four-o’clock, Spalding’s catchfly – No Effect

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Critical Habitat, Essential Fish Habitat: Snake River ESU spring/summer and fall

Chinook, Snake River ESU sockeye, Snake River ESU steelhead – No More Than a

Negligible Potential to Adversely Affect

If yes, describe documentation of impacts:

Biological Assessment (BA), 1997; Supplemental BAs, 2000, 2001, 2004.

Salmon River Road Improvement Project Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), 2002. Reevaluation of EA/FONSI, 2005, 2009

Describe consultation with regulatory agencies:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, May 31, 2001, August 6, 2004, concurrence with effects determinations. NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service, June 14, 2001 and March 8, 2006, concurrence with effects determinations and critical habitat determination.

1.10 Historic Preservation

Are there any historic sites on or near the construction site?

Yes

Describe how this was determined:

Archaeological surveys in connection with Salmon River Road Improvement Project.

Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), 2002.

Reevaluation of EA/FONSI, 2005, 2009.

If yes, refer to documentation determining likelihood of impact to these sites and steps taken to address impact:

Same as above.

SCR - Section K. Cultural Resources Discovery Plan

Describe consultation with regulatory agencies:

SHPO consultation concurrence: 9/16/2001, 10/2/2002, 8/22/2005, 9/5/2006, 9/6/2006

Describe tribal consultation:

Consultation with Shoshone-Bannock, Shoshone-Paiute, Burns-Paiute tribes, 2000.

Consultation with Nez Perce tribe 2000, 2005

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1.11 Applicable Federal, Tribal, State, or Local Programs

None

As a federal agency, the FHWA, Western Federal Lands Highway Division is not authorized to obtain state or local permits that do not have a legal nexus with Federal laws or regulations.

1.12 Maps

Site maps: See plan sheets A.1 and A.4

BMP locations: See plan sheets F.1 through F.8

BMP details: See plan sheets F.9 through F.12

Permanent stabilization measures:

Pipe culvert inlet treatment details – plan sheet G.7

Rip rap energy dissipater details - plan sheet G.8

Spill assembly with down drain – plan sheet G.9

Catch basins type 1, 2, and 3 – plan sheets G.11, G.12, G.13

Shoulder drain catch basin – plan sheet G.14

Underdrains – plan sheets G.17, 18

Slope drain with curb – plan sheet G.19

Revegetation plans and details– plan sheet N.1 through N.10

Locations for on and off-site material, waste, borrow, or equipment storage areas:

TO BE LOCATED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION

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SECTION 2: EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL BMPS

All BMPs are specified in Plans for ID PFH 60(5) Salmon River Road- Connection/Extension. BMPs include, but are not limited to the following list. The contractor is responsible for modifying the BMPs to reflect all changes to storm water control measures made in response to changes in design, construction, operation, or maintenance at the construction site.

2.1 Establish Perimeter Controls, Sediment/Erosion Controls

Silt Fence:

Silt fence will be installed as specified in Plans for ID PFH 60(5) Salmon River Road- Connection/Extension sheets F.1 through F.9. Perimeter control will be installed prior to ground disturbing activities. Ground disturbing activities include clearing and grubbing, roadway excavation, subexcavation, construction of walls and rip rap stabilization, etc.

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Straw Wattle or Fiber Roll

Wattles will be installed as specified in Plans for ID PFH 60(5) Salmon River Road- Connection/Extension sheets F.1 through F.9. Perimeter control will be installed prior to ground disturbing activities. Ground disturbing activities include clearing and grubbing, roadway excavation, subexcavation, construction of walls and rip rap stabilization, etc.

Turbidity Barrier

Turbidity barrier will be installed as specified in Plans for ID PFH 60(5) Salmon River Road-Connection/Extension sheets F.1 through F.9 and K.6. Either large machine placed sandbag barrier or turbidity curtain (depending on elevation of OHW) will be installed in the river at toe of riprap embankment slopes prior to placement of rock in order to contain sediment and prevent it from entering the main water-way.

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Ditch Check Dams

Construct rock check dams in ditches as specified in SCR 157.10 and in Plans for ID PFH 60(5) Salmon River Road-Connection/Extension sheets F.1 through F.10.

Sediment Traps

Construct sediment traps as specified in Plans for ID PFH 60(5) Salmon River Road- Connection/Extension sheetsF.1 through F.11.

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2.2 Minimize Disturbed Area and Protect Natural Features and Soil

Clearing Limits, Protection of Native Vegetation

Vegetation will be cleared within the clearing limits designated in SCR 201 and Plans for ID PFH 60(5) Salmon River Road-Connection/Extension sheets D.1 through D.14.

Disturbance of native vegetation will be minimized where possible, clip native vegetation by hand so that roots are left intact.

Minimize Disturbed Area

If the CO determines that soil erosion and sediment resulting from construction activities are not effectively controlled, the CO will limit the amount of disturbed area to that which can be adequately controlled.

Conserve Topsoil

Topsoil will be conserved from roadway excavation and embankment foundation areas.

Topsoil will be separated from other excavated material and will be stockpiled in low windrows immediately beyond the rounding limits of cut and embankment slopes or in other approved locations.

Topsoil will be spread following final embankment construction prior to seeding and revegetation.

2.3 Stabilize Soils, Protect Slopes

Soil Stabilization

Soil binder will be applied to all disturbed sites as directed in SCR 157.04(d).

Between October 1 and June 30 of any year, initiate soil stabilization measures on disturbed areas no more than 7 days after construction activities have temporarily or permanently ceased in immediate area. Between July 1 and September 30 of any year, initiate soil stabilization measures on disturbed areas within 45 meters of waterways, wetlands or other sensitive areas no more than 7 days after construction activities have temporarily or permanently ceased in the immediate area, and on all other areas no more than 14 days after construction activities have temporarily or permanently ceased.

Mulch

Apply bonded fiber matrix hydromulch on all finished slopes as directed in SCR 625.08.

Dust Control

Water will be applied as necessary to control dust within the construction limits at all hours when the project is open to public traffic. When the project is not open to public traffic, dust will be controlled in areas of the project which neighbor inhabited residences or places of business. Dust will be controlled on active detours, active haul roads, in pits and staging areas.

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2.3 Establish Stabilized Construction Entrance/Exits

Rock stabilized construction access will be installed at points into and out of construction sites where mud and dirt would be tracked onto public roads by construction vehicles, such as waste sites, staging areas, and unpaved construction sites.

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2.4 Permanent Stabilization

Revegetation

Grass seed will be applied using the hydraulic method on finished slopes and ditches as directed in SCR 625 and as specified in Plans for ID PFH 60(5) Salmon River Road- Connection/Extension sheets N.1 through N.10.

Trees, shrubs, and ground cover will be planted as directed in SCR 626 and 713 and plan sheets N.1 through N.8 and N.10.

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Embankment Stabilization

Riprap buttress, fill and rock buttress slope stabilization will be constructed as specified in SCR 157.10 and in Plans for ID PFH 60(5) Salmon River Road-Connection/Extension sheets D.1 through D.14.

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Culvert Inlet Protection

Culvert inlet treatment will be constructed as specified in SCR 157.10 and in Plans for ID PFH 60(5) Salmon River Road-Connection/Extension sheets D.1 through D.14 and G.7.

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Culvert Outlet Energy Down-Drain and Energy Dissipators

Culvert outlet treatments will be constructed as specified in SCR 157.10 and in Plans for ID PFH 60(5) Salmon River Road-Connection/Extension sheets D.1 through D.14 and G.8 and G.9.

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Slope Drain

Slope drains and under drains will be constructed as specified in SCR 157.10 and in Plans for ID PFH 60(5) Salmon River Road-Connection/Extension sheets D.1 through D.14 and G.19.

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SECTION 3: HOUSEKEEPING BMPS

Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) or Hazardous Spill Plan

The contractor will prepare a SPCC for sites that meet regulatory requirements. The contractor will prepare and follow a Hazardous Spill Plan when a SPCC is not required.

The plan will describe actions that will be taken in case of a spill and incorporate preventative measures to be implemented (such as the placement of refueling facilities, storage and handling of hazardous materials, etc).

Work areas, including material sources will be separated by the use of a suitable barrier that prevents sediment, petroleum products, chemicals, other liquids, or solid materials from entering the waters of the U.S.

Equipment that is leaking fluids will not be used. Equipment leaks will be repaired immediately. A supply of absorbent materials will be kept at the job site in the event of spills. Acceptable absorbent materials are those manufactured specifically for the containment and clean up of hazardous materials.

Hazmat booms will be maintained on-site at locations where there is potential for a toxic spill into aquatic systems. Personnel will be provided training in the use of hazardous spill response material and hazmat booms.

Areas for fuel storage, equipment storage (wheeled and non-wheeled), servicing of equipment and vehicles (including refueling, changing fluids, and other maintenance) will be located as far as possible from streams, riparian areas and wetlands. A minimum distance of 30 meters as measured from the top of stream bank or edge of wetland is required.

Construction Debris

Construction debris will be prevented from falling into any stream or wetland area.

Material that falls into a stream during construction will be removed in a manner that has minimum impact on the streambed and water quality.

Debris and unsuitable excess material will be disposed of legally off the project.

Stockpiles and Waste Sites

Excavation materials will be placed in locations where they cannot enter streams or wetland areas. Stockpiling of streambed materials excavated during pipe replacements will not be allowed within the stream channel.

Erosion controls will be constructed and maintained on and around soil stockpiles.

Concrete Washout Areas

Locate concrete washout areas as far as possible from streams, riparian areas and wetlands. A minimum distance of 30 meters as measured from the top of stream bank or edge of wetland is required.

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Sanitation

Observe rules and regulations of federal, state, and local health officials.

Do not locate sanitary facilities in the vicinity of Allison Creek.

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SECTION 4: INSPECTIONS

4.1 SWPPP Inspections

Personnel

Inspections will be conducted by personnel knowledgeable in the principles and practices of erosion and sediment control and NPDES permit requirements who possess the skills to assess conditions at the construction site that could impact stormwater quality and to assess the effectiveness of any sediment and erosion control measure selected to control the quality of stormwater discharges from the construction activity.

BMP Inspection Procedures

All erosion control facilities and BMPs will be inspected at least once every 7 calendar days OR at least once every 14 calendar days and within 24 hours of the end of a storm event of 13 millimeters (0.5 inches) or greater.

During winter shutdown, if the entire site is temporarily stabilized or runoff is unlikely due to winter conditions, inspections will be performed once every 30 days.

Inspections must include all areas of the site disturbed by construction activity and areas used for storage of materials that are exposed to precipitation and staging. Inspectors must look for evidence of or the potential for pollutants entering stormwater and water bodies. Sedimentation and erosion control measures must be observed to ensure proper operation. Discharge location must be inspected to ascertain whether erosion control measures are effective in preventing sediment from entering waters of the US. Locations where vehicles enter or exit the construction site must be inspected for evidence of of-site tracking.

A site inspection form (attached) will be completed during each inspection. The form will be signed and certified by the inspector and authorized contractor and FHWA representative. Corrective actions will be noted.

Any modifications to the erosion control plans necessary to meet field conditions must be clearly indicated on the set of erosion control plans maintained on the project.

Maintenance

All BMPs must be maintained in effective operating condition. If site inspections identify BMPs that are not operating effectively, maintenance will be performed as soon as possible and before the next storm event.

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SWPPP Inspection Form

Attached

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Stormwater Construction Site Inspection Report

General Information Project Name NPDES Tracking No. Location Date of Inspection Start/End Time

Inspector’s Name(s)

Inspector’s Title(s) Inspector’s Contact Information Inspector’s Qualifications

Describe present phase of construction

Type of Inspection:

Regular Pre-storm event During storm event Post-storm event

Weather Information

Has there been a storm event since the last inspection? Yes No If yes, provide:

Storm Start Date & Time: Storm Duration (hrs): Approximate Amount of Precipitation (in):

Weather at time of this inspection?

Clear Cloudy Rain Sleet Fog Snowing High Winds Other: Temperature:

Have any discharges occurred since the last inspection? Yes No If yes, describe/locations:

Are there any discharges at the time of inspection? Yes No If yes, describe/locations:

Site-specific BMPs

Number the structural and non-structural BMPs identified in your SWPPP on your site map and list them below (add as many BMPs as necessary). Carry a copy of the numbered site map with you during your inspections. This list will ensure that you are inspecting all required BMPs at your site.

Describe corrective actions initiated, date completed, and note the person that completed the work in the Corrective Action Log.

If a planned BMP is deleted, mark ”not installed” and provide reason.

BMP

Installed?

BMP

Maintenance Required?

Corrective Action Needed and Notes

1 Yes No

Yes No

2 Yes No

Yes No

3 Yes No

Yes No

4 Yes No

Yes No

5 Yes No

Yes No

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Installed?

BMP

Maintenance

6 Yes

Yes No

7 Yes No

Yes No

8 Yes No

Yes No

9 Yes No

Yes No

10 Yes No

Yes No

11 Yes No

Yes No

12 Yes No

Yes No

13 Yes No

Yes No

14 Yes No

Yes No

15 Yes No

Yes No

16 Yes No

Yes No

17 Yes No

Yes No

18 Yes No

Yes No

19 Yes No

Yes No

20 Yes

Yes No

Locations where additional BMPs are needed During weekly inspections, identify where BMPs are needed that are not shown in the original SWPPP.

BMP to Add (Station/LT or RT/Type)

Reason and Notes

Overall Site Issues Below are some general site issues that should be assessed during inspections. Customize this list as needed for conditions at your site.

BMP/activity Implemented? Maintenance

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BMP/activity Implemented? Maintenance

1 Are all slopes and disturbed areas not actively being worked properly stabilized?

Yes No Yes No

2 Are natural resource areas (e.g., streams, wetlands, mature trees, etc.) protected with barriers or similar BMPs?

3 Are perimeter controls and sediment barriers adequately installed (keyed into substrate) and maintained?

4 Are discharge points and receiving waters free of any sediment deposits?

5 Are storm drain inlets properly protected?

6 Is the construction exit preventing sediment from being tracked into the street?

Yes No Yes No

7 Is trash/litter from work areas collected and placed in covered dumpsters?

8 Are washout facilities (e.g., paint, stucco, concrete) available, clearly marked, and maintained?

Yes No Yes No

9 Are vehicle and equipment fueling, cleaning, and maintenance areas free of spills, leaks, or any other deleterious material?

Yes No Yes No

10 Are materials that are potential stormwater contaminants stored inside or under cover?

11 Are non-stormwater discharges (e.g., wash water, dewatering) properly controlled?

12 (Other)

Non-Compliance

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Describe any incidents of non-compliance not described above:

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

“I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.”

FHWA:

Print name and title: ___________________________________________________________________________

Signature:_________________________________________________________ Date:_____________________

Contractor:

Print name and title: ___________________________________________________________________________

Signature:_________________________________________________________ Date:_____________________

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4.2 Turbidity Testing Procedures

Storm water discharge entering waters of the state from the construction site shall not exceed 50 NTU above background levels.

Turbidity will be measured and recorded in Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTUs) to insure that storm water discharge entering waters of the state complies with turbidity standards. An approved NTU measuring instrument capable of recording from 0 to 1000 NTUs and offering a resolution as low as 0.01 NTU will be used for measurement.

Sample for turbidity at each point where visibly discolored storm water discharges to waters of the state. Sample the water body for background turbidity at a location sufficiently far upstream from the construction site to be completely isolated from any construction related impacts.

If turbidity caused by this project exceeds this standard, immediately inform CO.

Construction will be halted until the source of the problem is identified and corrective measures are taken to maintain water quality below the tolerance levels.

Record monitoring turbidity inspections as follows:

Date and time of inspection/sample, Name and title of inspector, Weather information including precipitation amount, timing, and duration, Location of turbidity discharge sampling points and background turbidity sampling point by nearest road survey station, Corrective actions for maintenance or installation of supplemental BMPs to correct turbidity (methods, location, date), Signature of inspector and CO

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SECTION 5: RECORDKEEPING

5.1 Records

SWPPP and Inspection Records

Copies of the SWPPP, inspections and all other documentation required by the NPDES permit must be retained for a minimum of 3 years from the date that permit coverage is terminated.

Main Entrance Signage and SWPPP Availability

A sign or other notice must be posted conspicuously in a publicly accessible location near the active part of the construction project. If displaying near the main entrance is infeasible, the notice can be posted in a local public building such as the town hall or public library. The notice must include the following information:

1. A copy of the completed Notice of Intent as submitted to the EPA, and

2. Location of the SWPPP and name and telephone number of a contact person for scheduling viewing times.

A copy of the SWPPP is required to be kept on the construction site. The SWPPP must be made available upon request by the public, EPA, or other regulatory agency.

5.2 Log Changes to the SWPPP

The contractor is responsible for modifying the SWPPP to reflect all changes to storm water control measures made in response to changes in design, construction, operation, or maintenance at the construction site. Any modifications to the erosion control plans necessary to meet field conditions must be clearly indicated on the set of erosion control plans maintained on the project.

The SWPPP must be modified if during inspections or investigations it is determined that the existing stormwater controls are ineffective in eliminating or significantly minimizing the pollutants in stormwater discharges from the construction site.

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Fire Protection and Suppression Plan

FIRE PROTECTION AND SUPPRESSION PLAN

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FIRE PRECAUTIONS

This plan outlines the channels of responsibility for fire prevention and suppression activities and sets up an attack procedure in the event of fire within the Project Area. The Project Area is defined as the area that is in and adjacent to the project Rights-of-Way and work areas, and all roads used in connection with the work.

I. Responsibilities

A. Contractor Fire Suppression

1. It is understood and agreed that the Contractor will do all in his/her power to prevent and suppress fire on or adjacent to the Project Area, as stipulated in the contract.

2. Responsible for and will direct all fire activities on the project until relieved by a Forest Officer and will insure that prevention and suppression actions are in accordance with contract requirements, including this fire plan. Contractor shall delegate the next highest in authority on the job to be responsible for the above activities when he/she is not on the project.

3. In line with this agreement, individuals will be supplied from the Contractor’s crews to fight fires on the project area up to the total number of individuals employed by the Contractor as they are needed by the Fire Boss. The Forest Service will make every effort to avoid calling on the Contractor for action on fires outside the Contract Project Area except in emergencies and will call out all needed available help to control fires in the general area.

4. The Contractor insures that this Fire Plan will be complied to for the duration of the contract.

B. Forest Service District Ranger

Responsible for all fire activities on the Ranger District on which the contract project is located. District Ranger’s representative will discuss the fire plan with the Contractor including needed equipment and action to be taken when a fire occurs. Will notify the Contractor through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (PROJECT ENGINEER) to take correction measures when fire requirements are in compliance.

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Project: ID PFH 60(5), Salmon River Road Connection/Extension

II. Contractor’s Responsibility When Fire Occurs Within the Contract Project Area

A. Immediately send the entire contract crew with tools and equipment to the fire and take initial-attack suppression action.

B. Immediately notify the nearest Forest Service Fire Control Officer of other

Forest Service employee of fire location and action taken.

C. Designate a person to act as dispatcher who will handle messages and initiate action upon request until relieved.

III. Contractor Furnished Manpower, Tools, and Equipment Required on all Contracts During Fire Season

A. The Contractor shall furnish to the PROJECT ENGINEER a list of manpower and equipment used on the contract on forms furnished by the Forest Service. Changes in Contractor’s personnel shall be reflected in amendment to the list.

Fire Prevention

Smoking: Prohibited in the woods during the fire season, May 10th– October 20th , except in areas agreed upon by the Contractor and PROJECT ENGINEER.

No smoking is permitted while walking or working in the woods.

Refueling Chainsaw/Soil Auger: Refueling will be confined to a six-foot diameter cleared to mineral earth. Chainsaws/soil auger spark arresters shall be U.S. Forest Service approved, and will be cleaned daily. A size “0” or larger round-pointed shovel with a minimum of a 38½ inch handle and a fire extinguisher shall be within 10 feet of actual point of chainsaw/soil auger operation.

Burning, Blasting, or Welding: Permit will be required and will contain special stipulations pertinent to the particular job.

Spark Arresters: All internal combustion power equipment used by the Contractor on the project shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester as set forth in the publication of the USDA Forest Service, entitled “Standard 5100-1a for Spark Arresters for Internal Combustion Engines” as amended under date of July 1970, and be listed in the most recent “Spark Arrester Guide” as having been approved as meeting above standard. They shall be cleaned regularly and maintained in satisfactory working condition.

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Project: ID PFH 60(5), Salmon River Road Connection/Extension

The following are exempt from the requirements of the rule:

(a) Turbo-charged internal combustion engines in which 100 percent of the exhaust gasses pass through a turbo-charger;

(b) Engines of passenger-carrying vehicles and light trucks equipped with a muffler with baffles that are kept in good repair (glass packs are not an approved muffler for wildland work); and

(c) Water pumping equipment used in firefighting.

Spark arresters shall comply with all State and Federal fire requirements.

Lunch and Warming Fires: Cooking and warming fires will not normally be permitted and then only be written permit by the PROJECT ENGINEER which contains stipulations regulating use of such fires.

Hand Tools: The Contractor shall furnish one size “0” shovel (38 ½ inch handle minimum) or larger, one axe or Pulaski with 26 inch handle or larger, one 5 BC or larger rated pressurized fire extinguisher for each truck, each personal vehicle, each tractor, and each grader. For each welder he shall furnish on size “0” shovel and one backpack pump. For each gasoline power tools (power saw, soil auger, etc.), one shovel (38 ½ inch handle minimum) and one 8 ounce or larger BC rated chemical-pressurized fire extinguisher.

Contractor shall also furnish any other equipment called for elsewhere in the contract. The shovel and fire extinguisher will be located within 10 feet of the operating chainsaw-power auger.

Storage and Parking Areas: Equipment service area, parking area, and gas and oil drum storage areas will be cleared of all flammable material for a radius of at least five feet from such engine.

Fire Tool Box: A Red fire toolbox will be required to be on each work site while work is being performed. This fire toolbox will contain sufficient tools to equip all persons engaged in Contractor’s operation. Fire tools shall be used only for suppressing wildfires. Tools shall be stored in fireboxes provided by the Contractor and readily available to employees. Each toolbox shall be marked “Tools for Fire Only”. The PROJECT ENGINEER will inspect the fire toolbox and then seal the box.

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Cultural Resources Monitoring and Discovery Plan

CULTURAL RESOURCES MONITORING AND DISCOVERY PLAN

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Project: ID PFH 60(5), Salmon River Road Connection/Extension

Cultural Resources Monitoring and Discovery Plan for Salmon River Road (Forest Highway 60) Improvements and Utilities Relocation, Idaho County, ID

Introduction

This Cultural Resources Monitoring and Discovery Plan was prepared for both construction and utilities relocation activities associated with improvements to the Salmon River Road between Milepost (MP) 0.2 to MP 1.4 and MP 6.5 to MP 10.6, Idaho County, Idaho. The plan provides a coordinated program for protection of significant cultural resources that may be located in areas disturbed by project activities. The plan also establishes protocol among consulting parties, Contractors, Construction Engineers, and Cultural Resources Professionals. Applicable Federal and state laws are given in Appendix K.1, and a contact list is given in Appendix K.2.

Monitoring and Discovery Procedures

The procedures specified in this plan have a two-fold objective: 1) to specify actions that will be taken if archaeological materials are discovered within the construction zone, and 2) address procedures that will be taken in the event that project activities disturb a burial site.

Policies and Protocols

As a general policy, all cultural resources and buried human remains will be avoided and actively preserved. If instances arise where modification of the project to accommodate avoidance is not possible, the resource or resources in question will be treated in the manner described below.

“Cultural resource” is defined here to mean both isolated artifacts and intact cultural deposits and may include the remains of both prehistoric and historic activities and occupations. Typical markers of prehistoric activity include Fire Modified Rock (FMR), animal bone, concentrations of freshwater shell, ground and flaked stone tools and flaked stone tool-making debris, burned earth, cordage or fiber, organically stained sediments, charcoal, ash, and exotic rocks and minerals. Markers of historic development before the mid-twentieth century may include milled lumber, masonry features, concrete, glass, ceramic, brick, and metal fragments as well as personal items such as buttons, pipes, and beads. Collection of artifacts and human remains by employees, construction personnel, or others with access to the project is prohibited.

Pre-Construction Briefing

Before construction, the Archaeologist will brief construction supervisors and crew on cultural resource issues. The briefing will include information on the legal context of cultural resources protection and on the prehistoric, ethnographic, and historic cultural resources that may be present in the construction area. The primary goals of this briefing are to familiarize construction personnel with the kinds of materials of which they should be aware, procedures that will be followed in the event of discovery of cultural material (see below), and to provide contact protocols and information to construction supervisors.

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Chain of Communication and Preliminary Procedures

The CO will ensure that the provisions of this document are carried out. The Archaeologist, a qualified Archaeologist who meets the Secretary of Interior’s Standards, will coordinate with the CO to schedule monitoring requirements and to identify cultural remains. The Archaeologist will report directly to the CO. The Archaeologist will be present during project activities that may disturb the ground surface along the temporary utility relocation corridors and in the vicinity of recorded cultural properties within the road improvement project area.

During construction activities, the CO will have overall authority to immediately address potential cultural resources discovery and will be responsible for communicating any such event to the Nez Perce Tribal Historic Preservation Office (NPTHPO) and the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The CO has the authority to immediately stop work and redirect construction activities. The Archaeologist will request any work stoppage through the CO. If the CO cannot be reached immediately, an on-site designated representative shall be alerted and will assume responsibility to minimize effects to cultural resources. The Archaeologist will be responsible for reporting daily work and for documentation of any discoveries to the CO.

Monitoring Procedures

Monitoring is defined as observation of construction activities by the designated Archaeologist as specified in this plan. When not present on site, the Archaeologist will function on an on-call basis throughout the duration of the project. The primary goal of archaeological monitoring will be ensuring documentation of cultural material found during construction activities.

1. The CO will be responsible for identifying potential cultural resource discoveries during construction activities when the Archaeologist is not present. The Archaeologist will be contacted if what appear to be cultural deposits are found. The CO will halt construction temporarily at the location of any potential discovery until the appropriate discovery procedures described in the following sections can be applied.

2. The Archaeologist will be on site during ground-disturbing project activities within the temporary utility corridors, and in the vicinity of inventoried cultural properties along the highway. The Archaeologist will examine exposures and excavation spoils to identify any previously undocumented cultural material that may be present in the area monitored. The Archaeologist will be positioned to have a clear view of surfaces exposed by excavation and spoils piles, while adhering to project safety protocols. The Archaeologist will not interfere with the activities of construction personnel, except in the case of the discovery of cultural resources or human remains. In the event of such discovery, the Archaeologist will follow the procedures outlined below under “Discovery Procedures”.

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Discovery Procedures: Cultural Resources

The following steps will occur if resources are discovered during construction:

1. When cultural resources are discovered, the Archaeologist will: a) identify the nature of the discovery, and b) conduct a preliminary evaluation. The CO will require cessation of work at the site of the discovery, or redirect work elsewhere while the evaluation is undertaken.

2. If the resources are discovered along the temporary utility corridor, the Archaeologist will assist in the relocation of that portion of the project to an area devoid of historic or prehistoric materials.

3. If the discovery site is in the road construction corridor, the discovery site will be secured in a safe manner. The CO will notify the NPTHPO and the SHPO of the discovery within 24 hours and arrange an independent site visit if requested.

4. The Archaeologist will record, on standard forms, all prehistoric and historic cultural material.

Initial efforts will focus on establishing the nature, provenience, and integrity of any discovery.

Documentation methods may include photographs, sketches, scaled drawings, and written descriptions.

5. If in the judgment of the Archaeologist, the discovery retains integrity and has the potential to provide important information about prehistoric or historic activities it will be recommended eligible to the SHPO/THPO. Criteria and integrity requirements for listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) (36 CFR 60.4) will provide the standards for identification and evaluation of significance. The Archaeologist will ensure that the CO is fully briefed on the discovery. Project activity will be prohibited in the immediate vicinity of the site and may not proceed until consultations with the SHPO/THPO have concluded that further activities will not adversely affect the resource.

Potential adverse project effects to a discovered historic property (i.e., a prehistoric or historic site eligible or assumed eligible to the NRHP) will be addressed in accordance with a treatment plan developed and implemented by FHWA in consultation with the SHPO and NPTHPO. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Archaeological Documentation will apply to the treatment plan, including provisions for a research design, reporting, and curation of recovered materials.

A letter report will be submitted to FHWA and the SHPO by the Archaeologist at the conclusion of the project reporting the results of the monitoring.

Discovery Procedures: Human Remains

1. At the time that any bone that may be human, or any funerary object, is discovered, construction activity in the vicinity will cease immediately to allow the Archaeologist to conduct preliminary analysis of the discovery to determine if the remains are human.

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If the Archaeologist is not present at the time that any bone that may be human, or any funerary object, is discovered, the CO will contact the Archaeologist who will proceed with the steps that follow. Upon discovery, no additional earth moving or stockpiling of materials will occur and the area of discovery will be avoided.

2. If the material is determined to be human or possibly human, the Archaeologist will immediately advise the CO who will ensure that the Idaho County Sheriff and Coroner along with the NPTHPO and SHPO are contacted. The Coroner will make a determination of whether the remains are Native American. If the Coroner determines they are not Native American, or they represent a recent crime scene, the Coroner will take charge of the remains.

If the remains are determined to be Native American, FHWA, SHPO, and the NPTHPO will confer to develop a treatment plan.

3. Exposed human remains and any associated or non-associated funerary objects will be treated with respect. Before disposition these remains, funerary objects, or both will be temporarily re-buried or protected in other ways according to the wishes of the NPTHPO. No additional excavation of these remains, funerary objects, or both will take place without tribal and SHPO consent. No exposed remains, funerary objects, or both will be left unattended in the field unless the NPTHPO requests otherwise.

The construction delay will not end until the proper authorities who must include FHWA, the NPTHPO, the SHPO, and may include the Coroner, have determined proper disposition of the remains and have given permission, in writing, to proceed.

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APPENDIX K.1 — Federal and State Cultural Resource Laws

Federal Law

Federal lands, meaning lands managed by a Federal agency, and Indian lands, meaning lands within the boundaries of a reservation, are subject to Federal regulation. The primary laws important for unanticipated discoveries are the following:

Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) of 1979

This Act prohibits the excavation or removal of archaeological resources from Federal or Indian lands without a permit from the land manager. ARPA imposes prohibitions on looting and vandalism and prohibits interstate trafficking in cultural remains recovered from Federal lands.

National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) of 1966

Section 106 of the NHPA provides guidance for post-review and subsequent unanticipated effects on historic properties in 36 CFR 800.13. This guidance outlines procedures for consultation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, SHPO, and tribes on property eligibility determinations, resolution of adverse effects, property documentation, and reporting.

Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) of 1990

This act establishes the rights of Native American groups to human remains, associated cultural objects and objects of cultural patrimony recovered from Federal or Indian lands; it establishes procedures and consultation requirements for intentional excavation or accidental discovery of Native American remains on Federal or Tribal lands.

State Law

Idaho Protection of Graves Statute (IC 27-502). This statute prohibits willful damage or removal of any cairn or grave and requires inadvertently disturbed graves to be re-interred.