SF 30 Amendment 004.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a)By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

EASTERN FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

Amendment No. 4 Vieques National Wildlife Refuge

Project RRP VEQ 10(1)

DTFH71-08-B-00022

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Provide answers to bidder questions related to the required permit acquisition.

2) Provide bidder requested and Government obtained information related to permit acquisition.

Bidder Questions with FHWA Responses

1. Has the FHWA carried out consultation activities regarding the proposed project with the COE, other pertinent federal agencies [USFWS, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)] and pertinent PR Government agencies [DNER, EQB, PB, Municipality of Vieques, and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) or the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture (IPRC)? Are there any current documents concerning such consultation available? PLEASE PROVIDE SUCH DOCUMENTS, IF ANY.

Response: Consultation has taken place with the EQB, FWS, and the SHPO, however; due to changes in the proposed action after the original approval, consultation with the SHPO was re-initiated due to additional ground disturbing activities. An archeological investigation is necessary, and underway. SHPO consultation must be completed before construction activities can begin.

2. Has the FHWA [or the USFWS] prepared or is planning prepare any NEPA documentation regarding the proposed road improvement project? PLEASE PROVIDE SUCH DOMENTS IF ANY. Please note that NEPA documentation may satisfy PR Government environmental review requirements, provided that the pertinent PR Government agencies are consulted and the documentation is submitted to EQB prior to obtaining permits and starting construction activities.]

Response: A Categorical Exclusion, signed by both the FHWA and FWS, has been completed.

3. In reference to Subsection 107.02 and the protection of existing mangrove areas, is there a JD approved by the COE or is the Contractor required to coordinate with the COE on behalf of the FHWA and perform it?

Response: A wetland delineation or jurisdictional determination have not been completed.

During prior visits to the site, no mangrove areas were identified along Route 100 or Route

10. While there are mangrove areas in the NWR, there does not appear to be any that would be impacted as a result of the proposed action. However, if during the permit acquisition process it is determined that a COE permit is required, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate with the COE on behalf of the FHWA to perform any delineation and obtain any permits. The contractor will copy the FHWA on all correspondence of this nature, and will provide copies of all permits obtained. Although the FHWA does not anticipate the need for a wetland delineation, should one be required through coordination with the COE, a contract modification would be warranted to compensate the Contractor for those activities that are beyond the permit application and coordination.

4. In reference to Subsection 107.02 and the historic railroad tracks, have these activities been consulted with SHPO and/or the IPRC by the FHWA or the USFWS?

Response: Yes, the FHWA and FWS have consulted with the SHPO regarding this activity.

Additional Government Obtained Documentation

1. NEPA Document (Categorical Exclusion).

2. EQB Consultation.

3. FWS Consultation.

4. Section 106 Consultation

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In Reply Refer to: HFPP-15 1E2a

Ms. Susan Silander Project Leader RECEIVED U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Caribbean NWR Complex PO Box 510 Boqueron, PR 00622 CAR iBBEAN ISLANDS

REFUGES

Subject: RRP-VEQ 10(1), Roadway Improvements at the Vieques NWR Categorical Exclusion Recommended for Signature

Dear Ms. Silander, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) , in cooperation with the Federal Highway

Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (FHWA), proposes to improve the

Camp Garcia Entrance Road and the Red Beach Road Access Road and Parking Area. Enclosed you will find the original copy of the Categorical Exclusion (CE) recommended for your signature. Once the CE has been signed, please return a copy of the document using the enclosed pre-addressed envelope. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Lisa Landers, Environmental Protection Specialist, at (512) 536-5944.

Kevin S. Rose Environmental Compliance Specialist

Enclosures cc:

Ms. Joann Clark, USFWS , Southeast Region , Atlanta, GA Mr. Joe Girot, USFWS, Southeast Region , Atlanta, GA

United States Fish and Wildlife Service

Vieques National Wildlife Refuge

Categorical Exclusion Form

Project: RRP·VEO 10(1) Date: July 17, 2007

Project description, including location:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (FHWA), proposes to widen (from 20 feet to 24 feet) and resurface Route 010 (Camp Garcia Entrance Road) with asphalt pavement from the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) entrance to Route 100 (Red Beach Access Road). Route 100 would be widened from 20 feet to 24 feet and resurfaced with asphalt pavement. Drainage improvements, including the replacement of several pipe culverts, would be made. The Red Beach Parking Area would also be formalized and surfaced with an aggregate material. The former Navy airstrip/taxiway would be obliterated and the aggregate would be used for the asphalt pavement of Route 100 and 010. Staging areas have tentatively been identified within Camp Garcia.

Describe the category used to exclude the action from further NEPA documentation:

Categorical exclusion as provided by 516 DM 2, Appendix 1 and 516 DM 6, Appendix 1, Section 1.4(B)(2) .

23 CFR 771.117(d)(l): Modernization of a highway by resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation, reconstruction, adding shoulders, or adding auxiliary lanes (e.g. parking, weaving, turning , climbing).

Describe any public or agency involvement effort conducted:

On March 2 t, 2007, the FHW A sent a letter to the Puerto Rico State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) describing the proposed action, and requesting concurrence that "the proposed project would have no adverse effect to cultural resources ."

In a letter dated April 11, 2007, the SHPO stated that, "Our records support your finding of no historic properties affected within the project's area of potential effects."

On June 7, 2007, the FHW A sent a letter to the FWS Caribbean Field Office requesting "concurrence that the proposed action may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect any listed or proposed for listing species."

On June 18, 2007 the FWS Boqueron Field Office replied stating , "Based on the information provided, the characteristics of the sites and the nature of the project, we concur with your determination that the proposed activities are not likely to adversely affect threatened or endangered species located in the refuge."

Check the appropriate box if the project would:

YES NO

A. Have significant adverse effects on public health or safety. X

B. Have adverse effects on such unique characteristics as historical or cultural resources, park, recreation or refuge lands, wilderness areas, wild or scenic rivers, sole or principal drinking water aquifers, prime farmlands, wetlands, floodplains, or ecological significant or critical areas, including those listed on the National Register of National Landmarks.

X

C. Have highly controversial environmental effects. X

D. Have highly uncertain and potentially significant environmental effects or involve unique or unknown environmental risks.

X

E. Establish a precedent for future action or represent a decision in principle about future actions with potentially significant environmental effects.

X

F. Be directly related to other actions with individually insignificant, but cumulatively significant environmental effects .

X

G. Have adverse effects on properties listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

X

H. Have adverse effects on species listed or proposed to be listed on the List of Endangered or Threatened Species, or have adverse effects on designated Critical Habitat for these Species.

X

I. Require compliance with Executive Order 11988 (Floodplain Management), Executive Order 11900 (Protection of Wetlands), or the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.

X

J. Threaten to violate a federal, state, local, or tribal law or requirement imposed for the protection of the environment.

X

K. Require a permit from a federal, state, or local agency to proceed, unless the agency from whom the permit is required agrees a CE is appropriate .

X

L . Have the potential for significant impact as indicated by a federal, state, or local agency or Indian Tribe.

X

M. Have the potential to be controversial regardless of its impact. X

N . Require a Section 4([) evaluation and determination in accordance with the FHW A guidance?

X

If any box is checked yes, the action may not be categorically excluded and an EA or EIS must be prepared. If none are checked yes, attach Environmental Screening Form, notes from consultation with agencies and/or the public, notes of site visits and any other material related to the environmental impact of the proposal. This becomes the NEPA piece of the statutory compliance file.

On the basis of the environmental impact information in the statutory compliance file, with which I am familiar, I believe the project should be categorically excluded from further NEP A analysis.

Prepared by:

dJa} \ ~__ldOJfJ11JJJ~ o ~ T. Landers Environmental Protection Specialist Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division

On the basis of the environmental impact information in the statutory compliance file, with which I am familiar, I am categorically excluding the described project from further NEPA analysis. No exceptional circumstances (i.e., all boxes in the ESF are marked "no") or conditions apply.

Approved:

Kevin S. Rose /2!tl/tJ7

Date Environmental Compliance Specialist Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division

Approved:

Date Project Leader United States Fish and Wildlife Service Caribbean Islands NWR Complex

Environmental Screening Form

Project: RRP~VEQ 10(1) Date: July 17,2007

Yes No Don' t

Kno w

1. Described fully in one of the list of categorically excluded actions? 516 DM 2, Appendix 1 and 516

DM6,

Appendix 1, Section 1.4(B)(2).

2. Consultation with any affected agencies or tribes complete? X

3. Site visit completed? X

4. Are any significant impacts possible on the following physical, natural, or cultural resources?"

A. Geological resources - soils, bedrock, streambeds, etc. X

B. From geohazards? none

C. Air Quality, Traffic, or from Noise X

D. Water Quality or Quantity X

E. Streamflow characteristics X

F. Marine or Estuarine Resources X

G. Land Use, including agricultural land s X

H. Rare or unusual vegetation-old growth timber, riparian, alpine, etc.

X

1. Species of special concern (plant or animal; state or federal listed or proposed for listing) or their habitat

X

J. Unique ecosystems, biosphere reserves, World Heritage sites X

K. Unique or important wildlife or wildlife habitat X

L. Unique or important fish or fish habitat X

M. Introduce or promote non-native species (plant or animal) X

N. Recreation resources

Yes No Don' t

Kno w

X

O. Visitor experience, aesthetic resources X

P. Cultural resources, cultural landscape, etc. X

Q. Minority and Low Income Populations X

R. Socioeconomics X

S. Energy Resources X

T. Other agency or tribal land use plans or policies X

U. Resource, including energy, conservation potential X

V. Urban quality, gateway communities, etc. none

I W. Long term management of resources or land/resource I productivity

X

* Insert the word "none" in the "no column" if the reason that a resource is not impacted is because the resource is not found in the project area.

This form is meant to be annotated with relevant information, such as notes of site visit, personnel conducting the site visit, agency officials contacted and their responses, etc . A site visit is required to complete this form, and so is required to categorically exclude a project (sec 3-4), prepare an EA or prepare an EIS.

If the answers to questions] -3 are yes, and all answers to number 4 are no, complete the categorical exclusion checklist. If any of the answers to question 4 are don't know, complete an EA. If any are answered yes, either a mitigated EA or EIS is required.

ESTADO L1BRE ASOCIADO DE PUERTO RICO

Oficina del Gobernador Junta de Calidad Ambiental

Area de Asesoramiento Cientifico

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KEVIN S ROSE

US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

21400 RIDGETOP CIRCLE

STERLING VA 20166-6511

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PROJECT VEQ 10 (1) WIDEN AND RESURFACE UIT ASPHALT TO

ROUTE 010 AND ROUTE 100, AND VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO

RED BEACH PARKING AREA, VIEQUES, PR

Hemos evaluado la determinaci6n sobre el proyecto en epigrafe. Conforme a la informaci6n sometida por su agencia, la acci6n propuesta se encuentra dentro de lao lista de exclusiones categ6ricas determinadas por esta Junta de Calidad Ambiental, mediante Resoluci6n R-03-30-8.

Entendemos que al presentar el mismo su agencia ha cumplido con la fase de evaluar el posible impacto ambiental de la acci6n propuesta, de acuerdo con el Articulo 4 B(3) de la Ley Sobre Politica Publica Ambiental, Ley Numero 416 del 22 de septiembre de 2004.

Agradecemos su cooperaci6n por conservar la calidad de nuestro ambiente.

Cordialmente, f ./nf?frl~_J ~

TEOFILO DE JESUS NIEVES

GERENTE

AREA ASESORAMIENTO CIENTIFICO

Direccion Fisica: Edificio Agencias Ambientales Cruz A. Matos, Llrb. San Jose Industrial Park, 1375 Avenida Ponce de Leon, San Juan, PR 00926-2604

Direccion Postal: Apartado 11488, San Juan, PR 00926-2604

U.S.Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

Eastern Federal Lands

Highway Division 21400 Ridgetop Circle Sterling, VA 20166-6511

Mr. Edwin Muniz, Field Supervisor U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Caribbean Field Office P.O. Box 491 Boquer6n,PR 00622 fu Reply Refer to: HFPP-15

JUN - 7 2001

Subject: RRP-VEQ 10(1) Proposed Roadway Improvements at Vieques NWR Section 7 Request for Concurrence

Dear Mr. Muniz:

The Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (FHWA), in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), proposes to widen (from 20 feet to 24 feet) and resurface Route 010 (Camp Garcia Entrance Road) with asphalt pavement from the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) entrance to Route 100 (Red Beach Access Road). Route 100would be widened from 20 feet to 24 feet and resurfaced with asphalt pavement. Drainage improvements, including the replacement of several pipe culverts, would be made. The Red Beach Parking Area would also be formalized and surfaced with an aggregate material. The former Navy airstrip/taxiway would be obliterated and the aggregate would be used for the asphalt pavement of Route 100 and 010.

The Vieques NWR's records do not indicated any federally listed species occurring on or alongside Route 100 or Route 010. The southern-most portion of Route 100 and the Red Beach Parking Area is located close to the beach where sea turtles might nest. fu records obtained from the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNE) covering a 10 year period and the Vieques NWR records covering the past two years, there is no data that shows that the sea turtles have used the road or the parking area to attempt nesting. Leather back (Dermochelys coriacea) and hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) sea turtles do nest on the sands and the edge of the vegetation of Red (Caracas) Beach. This beach is monitored by FWS (staff and volunteers) and DRNE, where the nest sites are recorded and marked by GPS. Road and parking area repairs/maintenance are regularly conducted by FWS maintenance staff in that area and have not had any impact on the nesting sites. Visitor and official traffic in that same area (designated travel route) has not impacted the nesting sites since all traffic is prohibited from driving onto the beach. Nesting on this beach and around Vieques occurs primarily from March to November (depending on the species); though hawksbills may nest year-round, their numbers are much fewer between November and March.

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ECONOMY 1-...

There are no records of any federally listed species occurring on or around the Navy airstrip/taxiway. Antillean nighthawks (Chordeilesgundlachii), listed as a migratory species, are currently nesting and raising their brood on the airstrip/taxiway. This activity is over by the end of July.

The FHWA respectfully requests your concurrence that the proposed action may affect, but is not likely to adversely affect any listed or proposed for listing species. FHWA also requests your concurrence that the proposed action is in compliance with the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

If you determine that any federally-listed species may be present or affected by the proposed action, please provide any restrictions or mitigation requirements that should be included in the project plans and specifications in order to ensure that this project does not adversely affect any federally-listed threatened or endangered species.

Enclosed is a location map, and pictures of the study area. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Lisa Landers, Environmental Protection Specialist, 512-536-5944.

Sincerely yours, ~j~ ~Rose '

Environmental Compliance Specialist

Enclosures cc:

Mr. Oscar A. Diaz-Marrero, USFWS, Vieques NWR, Vieques, PR Ms. Joann Clark, USFWS, Southeast Region, Atlanta, GA Mr. Joe Girot, USFWS, Southeast Region, Atlanta, GA u.s.Department of Transportation

Federal Highway Administration

Eastern Federal Lands

Highway Division 21400 Ridgetop Circle Sterling, VA 20166-6511

MAR2 1 2001

In Reply Refer to: HFPP-15

Ms. Aids Belen Rivera Ruiz State Historic Preservation Officer P.O. Box 9066581 San Juan, PR 00906-6581

Subject: RRP-VEQ 10(1)Vieques NWR Road Rehabilitation Section 106 Review and Concurrence

Dear Ms. Ruiz

The Eastern Federal Lands Division Office of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in cooperation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is proposing to rehabilitate two existing roads and two parking areas in the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge on Vieques Island, Puerto Rico. On January 8, 2007, the FHWA sent a letter to your office regarding the above referenced project. On January 30,2007, a meeting was held at your office to further discuss the proposed road and parking improvements.

Route 010 (Camp Garcia Entrance Road) and Route 100 (Red Beach Access Road) would be widened to their historic widths and paved. Two grass areas which are currently used for parking would be formalized to provide a paved parking area for approximately 30 cars, and an aggregate parking area for approximately 10car/boat trailers. The air strip and taxiway formerly used by the Navy would be used as a material source for the asphalt pavement. After portions of the air strip and taxiway have been obliterated and removed, the area would be re-vegetated as deemed appropriate by the Refuge. The LawGibb Group (2001: Vol. II) indicated that the mid- 20th century airstrip (Bldg. No. 1150) and taxiway (Bldg. No. 1151) were not eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. A topographic map and location map of the roadways, parking areas, and airstrip have been enclosed.

Staging areas have tentatively been identified within Camp Garcia. These areas were chosen by the Refuge Manager and FWS Southeast Region Historic Preservation Officer because they have been previously surveyed for cultural resources and have also been extensively disturbed by Navy activities. Heavy equipment would be parked in the fenced area west of Buildings #303 and #302. Materials would be stored on or near the footprints of the Basketball Court and Building #300. Access to the stored materials would be via the perimeter road that runs along the exterior ofthe fence that runs along the eastern perimeter of the Camp. A map ofthese areas is enclosed.

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ECONOMY

We have detennined that the proposed project would have no adverse effect to cultural resources because the proposed roadway and parking improvements, staging areas, and material recovery would occur within the previously disturbed footprint of these areas. We hereby respectfully request your concurrence with the above detennination, and that the proposed action is in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. If any cultural resources are located during the course of the project, all work would stop, and the appropriate agency personnel would be notified. Any questions concerning this matter should be directed to Ms. Lisa Landers, Environmental Protection Specialist, at 512-536-5944.

Sincerely yours, /~-c/~ Kevin S. Rose Environmental Protection Specialist

Enclosures cc:

Mr. Oscar A. Diaz-Marrero, USFWS, Vieques NWR, Vieques, PR Ms. Joann Clark, USFWS, Southeast Region, Atlanta, GA Mr. Joe Girot, USFWS, Southeast Region, Atlanta, GA Mr. Richard Kanaski, USFWS, Southeast Region, Savannah, GA Mr. Miguel A. Bonini, Oficina Estatal de Concservaci6n Hist6rica, San Juan, PR

Reference Cited

LawGibb Group 2001 Architectural Resources Inventory and Evaluation: Naval Station Roosevelt

Roads, Cieba, Vieques & Culebra,Puerto Rico (2 Volumes). San Juan, Puerto Rico.

21400 Ridgetop Circle Sterling, VA 20166

The purpose of this Amendment is to:

1) Provide answers to bidder questions related to the required permit acquisition.

2) Provide bidder requested and Government obtained information related to permit acquisition.