GENERAL AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

ELY PUCKETT CREEK WETLANDS AMD

MAINTENANCE XII

LEE COUNTY, VIRGINIA

PREPARED BY:

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

VIRGINIA ENERGY

MINED LAND REPURPOSING

ABANDONED MINE LAND PROGRAM

May 28, 2026

Table of Contents Pages

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 1 SUMMARY

SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS

SECTION 3 SCOPE OF WORK

SECTION 4 TIME SCHEDULE

SECTION 5 WORK BY CONTRACTOR

SECTION 6 WORK BY AGENCY

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. MOBILIZATION

2. MOWING / CUTTING OF VEGETATION

3. CLEANING AND REPAIR OF WATER LEVEL CONTROL BOXES & MANHOLES

4. CLEANING OF DRAINAGE PIPES

5. ACCESS ROAD / REPAIRS / MISCELLANEOUS

6. MISCELLANEOUS DRAINAGE CONTROL WORK

7. MISCELLANEOUS FENCE REPAIR WORK

8. REVEGETATION

9. CLEAN UP AND REPAIR OF DAMAGE

10. SAFETY CONDITIONS

APPENDIX A

• DAVIS BACON WORKER RIGHTS POSTER

APPENDIX B

• AMD TREATMENT SITES LOCATION MAP

• BEAN CREEK SITE

• EVERGLADES SITE

• BOG SITE

• LENGES/NUCKLES SITE

• BIG BRANCH SITE

• DAVIS SITE

• PENHOOK SITE

• LICK BRANCH SITE

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

ELY PUCKETT CREEK WETLANDS AMD MAINTENANCE XII

SECTION 1 SUMMARY

All of the following parts considered, as a whole shall comprise the complete specifications. They are complementary and anything called for by one and not the others shall be considered binding as though called for by all.

1.1 Bid Package (General Clauses, General Conditions, Notice and Instructions to Bidders, etc.)

1.2 General Specifications (Pages 3 – 7) and Construction Specifications (Pages 8 – 17)

1.3 Appendices A (Maps) & B (Davis-Bacon Act Poster)

SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS

2.1 The word “Agency” shall mean the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Energy, Mined Land Repurposing.

2.2 Where the word “Contract” is used, it shall be understood to refer either to a purchase order placed by the

Agency and accepted by the Contractor together with this specification and all other documents referred to in such purchase order; or to a formal contract executed by the Agency and the Contractor, together with this specification and other documents referred to in such formal contract.

2.3 The word “Contractor” means the person, firm, or corporation named as such in the contract and includes the plural number and the feminine gender when such are named in the contract as the Contractor.

2.4 The word “Subcontractor” means only those having a direct contract with the Contractor and it includes one who furnishes material worked to a special design but does not include one who merely furnishes material not so worked.

2.5 Where the word “Work” is used, it shall be understood to mean and include any and all labor, supervision, services, materials, machinery, equipment, tools, supplies and facilities called for by, and to complete, the

Contract.

SECTION 3 SCOPE OF WORK

3.1 The work to be performed under the terms of these Specifications consists of mobilization, mowing/cutting of vegetation, cleaning and repair of water level control boxes, cleaning and repair of drainage pipes, cleaning a pipe and cleanout across from the Bog Site, access road repair, miscellaneous drainage control work, clean up and repair of damages, replace fencing, safety conditions, and revegetation.

3.2 The intent of these Specifications is to prescribe the complete work to be performed. The specifications are written to permit and direct the work to be conducted by the Contractors forces. If there are any contradictions between the Specifications and Drawings, the Contractor shall bring these facts to the attention of the Agency and obtain the Agency’s decision as to the true meaning and intention.

SECTION 4 TIME SCHEDULE

4.1 The Work shall be executed with sufficient personnel, equipment and material to complete the work in a period consisting of 60 calendar days within the notice to proceed.

SECTION 5 WORK BY CONTRACTOR

The Contractor shall:

5.1 Furnish all supervision, labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary to perform all work. The work shall consist principally of the following:

5.1.1 Mobilization;

5.1.2 Mowing/cutting of heavy vegetation (wood brush) should be cut into firewood-lengths and stacked out of the travel ways;

5.1.3 Cleaning and repair of water level control boxes (various sites);

5.1.4 Cleaning and repair of multiple drainage pipes (various sites);

5.1.5 Access road repairs (add aggregate as needed per inspector);

5.1.6 Miscellaneous drainage control work;

5.1.7 Miscellaneous fence repair or replacement;

5.1.8 Revegetation;

5.1.9 Clean up and repair of damage; and

5.1.10 Safety conditions.

5.2 Be responsible for receiving, unloading, storing, protecting and handling all materials and equipment furnished by the Contractor or the Agency for the execution of all work under this Specification.

5.3 Be responsible for demurrage or claims incurred because of negligence in expediting the unloading of materials or equipment.

5.4 Replace any defective material furnished by the Contractor or any defective work performed by the

Contractor’s forces at the Contractor’s own expense.

5.5 Furnish to the Agency for approval prior to work, a Schedule of Work and procedure for construction of the work covered by the contract. Proof of liability insurance must be provided by the Contractor.

5.6 Be responsible for scheduling, expediting, directing, inspecting and coordinating the work so as to complete the work in the time agreed upon. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Agency of any impending problems, which could delay the completion of the work.

5.7 Before starting the work, contact the Agency for proper clearance and be governed by the Agency’s’ instructions.

5.8 Be responsible for locating, relocating and protecting from damage existing underground and overhead utilities when such utilities are clearly visible. Be responsible for verifying the location of all utilities, pipes, etc., before initiating the work.

5.9 Confine all workers to the construction area(s).

5.10 Provide drinking water and containers.

5.11 Provide watchmen, safety barricades, lights, signs and other items necessary for layout and installation of the work.

5.12 Furnish all labor, stakes, templates and tools and perform all field surveying and engineering to establish construction quantities and the lines and grades necessary for layout and installation of the work.

5.13 Be completely familiar with the location and accessibility of various construction and storage sites to determine the best material and equipment handling methods for the orderly completion of the work.

5.14 Have on the work site during construction a competent superintendent, duly authorized to represent and act for the Contractor in all matters pertaining to the work covered by this Specification.

5.15 Not perform any additional or temporary work for the Agency’s account unless on specified written orders, signed by the Agency’s authorized representative and Contractor and only in the amounts of the various types of work specified in said orders.

5.16 Work in close cooperation with the Agency and others engaged in the project so that the work will be completed with dispatch and in an orderly manner.

5.17 Continuously maintain adequate weather and fire protection of all the Contractor’s work from damage and shall protect property from damage or loss arising in connection with this contract. The Contractor shall make good any such damage or loss.

5.18 Comply with the provisions of the “Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, Public Law 91-596”, 29

CFR and 30 CFR; and the Safety Codes Commission of the Commonwealth of Virginia, issued by the

Department of Labor and Industry under Title 40.1 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. The

Contractor shall be held liable to the Agency for any health and/or safety infractions, on the Contractor’s part, which cause the Agency or surface owner to receive a citation and/or fine from any local, state or federal agency. Actual costs involved will require satisfaction, by the Contractor, to the Agency or surface owner.

5.19 Maintain the site of work in an orderly manner. The Contractor shall provide personnel and supervision to continuously clean up the construction area under this jurisdiction. Should the Contractor refuse or fail to clean up or remove debris when requested by the Agency, it is understood that the Agency may employ others to do this work, and without further authority withhold the cost thereof from any payment due the Contractor.

5.20 Dispose of all debris and waste resulting from work at a disposal site approved by the Agency. The

Contractor shall comply with all Department of Environmental Quality requirements concerning the use, handling and disposal of petroleum products, working in or near streams and wetlands, burning or releasing emissions into the air and disposal of solid waste and hazardous or toxic waste. The Contractor shall not put or spill any materials into any drainage system, which would pollute area streams or waterways. The

Contractor shall be liable for any pollution caused directly or indirectly by the Contractor’s employees or those of any subcontractors.

5.21 Furnish all special apparatus, welding machines, air compressors, hoisting equipment, tools, implements, cartage, scaffolding, ladders, planks, acetylene gas, oxygen gas, expendable materials, temporary light and heat, construction materials, shims and all other materials that may be required for the proper completion of the work.

5.22 Furnish electrical power, gas, compressed air and any other utilities required for his own use during construction. The Contractor shall remove all temporary wiring, switches, lights, piping and connections to service facilities used during construction. Such connections shall not be made without approval of the

Agency.

5.23 Provide temporary supports as may be required during construction including those necessary to ensure the stability of the proposed excavation or working under mine roofs / highwalls.

5.24 Not be permitted to drive any crawler type equipment or rollers on any paved roads except on rubber tire floats or similar vehicles. The Contractor shall protect pavement when it is necessary to move such type equipment across any paved roadway.

5.25 Not be permitted to keep within buildings or structures any stock of gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel or similar flammable material. Any such flammables shall be stored in areas arranged by the Contractor, in a manner approved by the Agency and in compliance with the Department of Environmental Quality’s AST

Regulations.

5.26 Be responsible for shoring as required to prevent damage to any adjacent structures, utilities or property.

5.27 Repair to the satisfaction of the Agency, at the Contractor’s own expense, any damage to adjacent structures, utilities or property.

5.28 Allow and provide the Agency access to the work for inspection whenever it is in preparation or progress, and provide proper facilities for such access and inspection.

5.29 The drawings and specifications illustrate the general character and scope of the work. Any additional detail and other information deemed necessary by the Agency will be furnished to the Contractor when and as required by the work.

5.30 Where the word “similar” appears on the drawings, it shall be interpreted in its general sense and not as meaning identical, and all details shall be worked out in relation to their location and their connection with other parts of the work.

5.31 The specifications are divided into several parts for convenience only, since the entire specifications must be considered as a whole. The divisions of the specifications are not intended to control the Contractor in dividing the work among subcontractors or to limit the work performed by any trade. The Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination of the trades, subcontractors and venders engaged upon this work.

5.32 The Contractor shall verify measurements or dimensions shown on the drawings at the sites. Where there are discrepancies, the Agency shall be consulted.

5.33 The Contractor shall maintain at the site, one copy of all drawings, specifications, addenda, change orders and other modifications, in good order and marked to record all changes made during construction.

5.34 Before performing any excavation, contact Miss Utility, (800) 552-7001, to confirm the location of any below ground utility lines in the work area. The affected utility companies will mark the location of the underground lines within 48 hours after being notified. If the work is to continue more than 15 days, they will return to remark the utility lines as requested. Further details about the Miss Utility program and its requirements are available at the website www.missutilityofvirginia.com.

5.35 The Contractor shall comply with all regulations governing storm water discharges from construction activities. The contractor shall implement an erosion and sediment control plan throughout the duration of construction activities.

5.36 The Contractor shall certify that all materials meet the requirements of these specifications and governing authorities.

5.37 The Contractor shall comply with permits issued by the Army Corps of Engineers and any other permits required to complete construction for this project.

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5.38 Per the Davis-Bacon Act, the Contractor shall display the “Worker Rights” poster on site where employees can readily see it.

Please see Appendix A of this package or go to:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fedprojc.pdf.

SECTION 6 WORK BY AGENCY

The Agency will:

6.1 Furnish the site in an “as is” condition.

6.2 Provide limited area, not necessarily adjacent to the site, for storage purposes and for the Contractor’s offices, change houses, sanitary stations, and tool and storage sheds. The Contractor shall make and maintain access to the facilities.

6.3 Furnish all design and detail drawings necessary to complete the specified work. One set of Plans and

Specifications will be sold to interested bidders. Additional sets of Plans and Specifications will be issued to the selected Contractor as needed.

6.4 Designate in the field the manner in which the work is to be performed, as conditions warrant, if not detailed in the Specifications or shown on the Drawings.

6.5 Inspect the work during its progress. No work will be considered completed until approved by the Agency.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ELY PUCKETT CREEK WETLANDS AMD MAINTENANCE XII

This project is located off State Route 765, in the Ely Creek and Puckett Creek communities, near St. Charles in Lee

County, Virginia. The project consists of maintenance operations on eight (8), existing acid-mine drainage treatment sites: Penhook, Bean Creek, Everglades, Bog, Lenges / Nuckles, Big Branch, Davis, and Lick Branch. Maintenance operations will consist of the mowing/cutting of vegetation, cleaning via pressure-washing and repair of water level control boxes, cleaning and repair of drainage pipes, access road repairs, miscellaneous drainage control work, miscellaneous fence repair or replace, and revegetation. The specific type of maintenance required at each site is addressed in the following technical specifications and on the individual site maps contained in Appendix B. All work for this project should ideally be completed in the early Summer season.

1. MOBILIZATION

1.A SCOPE

This item shall consist of the mobilization and demobilization of the Contractor’s forces and equipment necessary for performing the work required in 60 days.

1.B PROCEDURE

1.B.1 It shall include the purchase of contract bonds (if applicable), eVA, insurance, transportation of personnel, equipment and operating supplies to the site, and other preparatory work at the site. It shall also include making necessary repairs to any access roads.

1.B.2 It shall not include mobilization for any specific item of work for which payment for mobilization is provided elsewhere in the Contract.

1.B.3 This item covers mobilization for work required by the Contract at the time of award. If additional mobilization costs are incurred during performance of the contract as a result of changed or added items of work for which the Contractor is entitled to an adjustment in contract price, compensation for such costs will be included in the price adjustment for the items of work changed or added.

1.B.4 Any impacts to paved road surfaces by the contractor shall be repaired by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

1. C MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement: Measurement for MOBILIZATION shall be Each for the job.

Payment: Payment for MOBILIZATION shall be at the Each rate amount listed on the Bid Schedule. Total payment for Mobilization shall not exceed 10% of the Total Base Price. Payment shall be full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

2. MOWING / CUTTING OF VEGETATION

2.A SCOPE

For the purpose of this contract, vegetation is defined as all grasses, weeds, vines, shrubs and trees. This item shall consist of the mowing/cutting of vegetation from all cut/fill slopes, wetlands, SAPS cells, equalization ponds, access roads, fence rows (both sides), and drainage ditches as shown on the maps located in Appendix A and as directed by the Project Inspector. The mowing/cutting of vegetation shall be performed at the Penhook, Davis, Bean Creek, Everglades, Bog, Lenges / Nuckles, Big Branch, and Lick Branch sites.

For all access roads, the mowing/cutting of vegetation shall be done in a manner that provides a minimum

10-foot clearance beyond the edge of the gravel surface on both sides or to the top of cut slope, or to the fence line, whichever is greater. For all fences, the mowing/cutting of vegetation shall be performed a minimum 3-feet on both sides of the fence and, the fence shall also be cleared of all vegetation.

*NOTE for BOG SITE: All trees and brush between the perimeter fence and the stream, which parallels

Office Drive, at the Bog Site, shall be cut. Extreme caution shall be taken to prevent coming in contact with overhead power lines. Trees cut shall also be further reduced to firewood-size lengths and stacked on the edge of the access road.

2.B PROCEDURE

2.B.1 Bush hogs, string trimmers, or hand tools may be used to accomplish the work, as long as the safety of the worker is not compromised. The contractor may propose other methods for review. The

Project Inspector shall approve the type of equipment to be used.

2.B.2 Vegetation shall be cut to within three (3)-inches of ground level. Care shall be taken so as not to damage any pipes, water control boxes, fences, etc. within the work areas. Vegetation shall not be mowed outside of the limits shown on the maps in Appendix A. Clearing shall be done around all water control boxes, manholes, inlet pipes, and outlet pipes as directed by the Project Inspector.

2.B.3 Disposal of all woody debris shall be removed from the project and properly disposed of, burned at the Lick Branch Site, or chipped on-site. Large wood debris should be cut to firewood length and stacked on the perimeter. If chipped, the chips can be blown back on the slopes within the project limits in a manner that piling does not occur greater than 3-inches and the chips do not enter a treatment cell.

2.B.4 Trees that have the potential to contact energized power lines will be removed in a manner that does not expose workers to contact with such lines. This may include using cables, ropes, or de-energizing the electrical power from the lines. The owner of the power line will be notified prior to work being performed and in the event of any damage to the power line.

2.C MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement: Measurement for MOWING / CUTTING OF VEGETATION shall be on a Each basis for all work accepted and approved by the Agency for each site.

Payment: Payment for MOWING / CUTTING OF VEGETATION shall be at the Each Unit entered on the

Bid Schedule for each site. Payment shall be full compensation for all labor, material, equipment and incidentals required to perform the work.

3. CLEANING AND REPAIR OF WATER LEVEL CONTROL BOXES & MANHOLES

3.A SCOPE

This item consists of the cleaning of all Water Level Control Boxes and Manholes and the repair of any damaged lift hooks on the water control box stop boards. Three (3) water control boxes and three (3) manholes, and one (1) flapper, are located at the Bean Creek site. Two (2) water control boxes are located at the Davis site. Two (2) water control boxes are located at the Everglades site. Four (4) water control boxes are located at the Bog Site. Two (2) water control boxes are located at the Big Branch site. Five (5) water control boxes and seven (7) manholes are located at the Lick Branch site. Check each one, clean only if necessary. Total number of water control boxes, all sites: 18; the total number of manholes, all sites: 10.

3.B PROCEDURE

3.B.1 The insides of the boxes shall be washed and scraped to remove all iron precipitate and other materials that have built up on the boxes. Power washing via pressurized spray and / or hand washing may be used along with hand scraping tools. Provide at least two clear photos per box, before and after, (36 total photos at a minimum) to demonstrate the improvement achieved by cleaning. The photos must contain information to identify the site, the box, and the date of cleaning.

3.B.2 All stop boards shall be removed for cleaning. The stop board keyways shall be cleaned. There are an estimated eight (8) to fourteen (14) stop boards in each box. Any damaged lift hooks on the stop boards shall be repaired or replaced. The flapper valve at the end of the Bean Creek piping system shall be cleaned of any sediments and debris. This valve is located in the SAPS cell 1-1 of the

Everglades site.

3.B.3 Sequence: Cleaning shall be timely so as to prevent dewatering of the system behind each box. The water level control boxes nearest the mine openings shall be cleaned first. Cleaning shall then proceed from the most upstream box to the most downstream box at each site.

3.B.4 The lids shall be removed from the manholes and the boxes cleaned of any debris and sediments.

Seals around any pipes entering the manholes shall be inspected and repaired as necessary. The manhole with the metal lid at the Lick Branch sites may require flushing with a pump to remove any accumulated sediments. The lids shall then be replaced.

3.B.5 If absent, a metal, T-post should be replaced at each location of water control boxes in a highly obvious and conspicuous manner for optimal visibility from nearby vehicles and equipment. The

T-post shall be no less than 7-feet in length, driven one foot into the ground, and capped / sleeved with a 10-feet joint of 2-inch PVC pipe. Finally, a red or an orange flag, no smaller than 24 square inches (i.e. 4” X 6”), shall be affixed to the top of each 2-inch PVC pipe. Provide at least two clear photos labelled with site info per marker, before and after, showing the enhancement.

All work must be performed under the direction of the Project Inspector and in accordance with

OSHA requirements for safe entry into manholes.

3.C MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement: Measurement for CLEANING AND REPAIR OF WATER LEVEL CONTROL BOXES &

MANHOLES & MARKERS (high-vis) shall be on a per EACH basis for all work accepted and approved by the Agency.

Payment: Payment for CLEANING AND REPAIR OF WATER LEVEL CONTROL BOXES &

MANHOLE & MARKERS (high-vis) shall be at the Unit Price listed on the Bid Schedule. Payment shall be full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to do the work.

4. CLEANING OF DRAINAGE PIPES

4.A SCOPE

This item consists of the cleaning of the inside of all pipes and associated cleanouts shown on the maps in

Appendix A to remove sediment and metal precipitant buildup. Cleaning shall be performed the entire length of the pipes. If pipes are open and no sediment is observed, then no cleanout will be required. NOTE: the number of pipes, structure type, and level of sediment vary from site to site. Some horizontal piping, with a vertical cleanout, on the east side of Office Drive needs to be cleaned out for the first time in years due to a recent discovery. BE ADVISED: this work is a new addition to the previous year’s scope of work.

4.B PROCEDURE

4.B.1 Cleaning of all plumbing pipes associated with treatment cells shall be performed with a hydro jet cleaner or rotary type cleaner with brush type heads. Auger type heads are not to be utilized due to the potential to damage the pipes. Cleaning shall be performed in a manner to prevent damage to the pipes. Other similar methods may be utilized but must first be approved by the Project Inspector.

4.B.2 Cleaning of all other pipes (i.e. road cross pipes, stream pipes, discharge pipes, etc.) that are open at both ends shall be visually inspected and cleaned out only as necessary to remove sediment and other obstructions. This cleanout shall be performed using hand equipment. Mechanical equipment or other means of cleanout may be utilized only as approved by the Project Inspector.

4.B.3 Any other pipe(s) located within the project limits, that are not shown on the location maps in

Appendix A are to be cleaned and will be considered within the hourly charged payment. The project limits are defined by the exterior mowing/cutting limits as shown on the location maps in

Appendix A.

4.C MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement: Measurement for CLEANING OF DRAINAGE PIPES shall be on a per Each basis for all work accepted and approved by the Agency for each site.

Payment: Payment for CLEANING OF DRAINAGE PIPES shall be at the Each rate entered on the Bid

Schedule for each site. Payment shall be full compensation for all labor, material, equipment and incidentals required to perform the work.

5. ACCESS ROAD / REPAIRS / MISCELLANEOUS

5.A SCOPE

This item consists of grading, ditching, addition of aggregate, and baffle re-establishment and work directed by the Project Inspector.

5.B MATERIAL

5.B.1 VDOT Crusher Run as specified in Sections 203 thru 207 of the 2007 VDOT Road and Bridge

Specifications.

5.C PROCEDURE

5.C.1 Crusher Run shall be used in areas directed by the project inspector.

5.D MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement: Measurement for ACCESS ROAD/REPAIRS/MISCELLANEOUS shall be as follows: The grading/ditching will be measured per linear feet. The aggregate (i.e. crusher run, gabion) shall be on a per

Ton basis for the type and amount of aggregate delivered and installed. Weight tickets shall be submitted as documentation for payment. Tickets shall include the total weight of the truck empty and loaded and the net stone weight, the name of the project, date, and type of stone.

Payment: Payment for ACCESS ROAD/REPAIRS/MISCELLANEOUS shall be as follows: Payment for the grading/ditching will be based upon the linear feet accepted and approved by the Agency and the Unit

Price listed on the bid schedule for each. Payment for aggregate (i.e. crusher run, gabion) shall be on a Unit

Cost basis for the type and amount of aggregate delivered and accepted by the Agency and the Unit Price listed on the Bid Schedule. Payment shall be full compensation for all labor, equipment, materials and incidentals required to perform the work.

6. MISCELLANEOUS DRAINAGE CONTROL WORK

6.A SCOPE

This item shall consist of the following work as directed by the Project Inspector. All spillways and ditches shall be cleaned to remove accumulated sediment and vegetative growth.

All wooden baffle board spillways shall be cleaned. Warped or broken boards shall be replaced as directed by the Project Inspector to ensure water retention behind the boards.

All locks on water control boxes and gates shall be sprayed with WD-40.

6.B PROCEDURE

All work shall be as directed by the Project Inspector.

6.C MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement: Measurement for MISCELLANEOUS DRAINAGE CONTROL WORK shall be on a Each basis for all work accepted and approved by the Agency for all sites combined.

Payment: Payment for MISCELLANEOUS DRAINAGE CONTROL WORK shall be at the EACH price entered on the Bid Schedule for all sites combined. Payment shall be full compensation for all labor, material, equipment and incidentals required to perform the work. The cutting of all woody plants from ditches and spillways shall be included under Section 2 – MOWING / CUTTING OF VEGETATION.

7. MISCELLANEOUS FENCE REPAIR WORK

7.A SCOPE

This item shall consist of the following work as directed by the Project Inspector. Any access points and dilapidated fencing shall be repaired to prevent unauthorized access to the sites, if needed. When relevant or needed, new heavy-duty, commercial grade fence posts shall be concreted in no less than 12” deep of solid concrete. Fences, if needing to be repaired, shall use heavy-duty, “bull panel” (manufactured 16′ x 5′ panels

= galvanized before welding process, with 6″ x 6″ spacing and 1-gauge wire rods) commercial grade sections to repair fence portions.

7.B PROCEDURE

All work shall be as-directed by the Project Inspector.

7.C MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement: Measurement for MISCELLANEOUS FENCE REPAIR WORK shall be on a per LINEAR FEET basis for all work accepted and approved by the Agency for all sites combined.

Payment: Payment for MISCELLANEOUS FENCE REPAIR WORK shall be at the rate given per linear feet entered on the Bid Schedule for all sites combined. Payment shall be full compensation for all labor, material, equipment and incidentals required to perform the work.

8. REVEGETATION

8.A SCOPE

This item covers the furnishing of all labor, equipment and material for preparing the seedbed, fertilizing, seeding and mulching on the designated areas only as directed by the Project Inspector.

8.B SEEDING

All seeding work shall be performed by the Contractor or licensed subcontractor, approved by the Agency, with demonstrated experience and who has the necessary equipment to complete all operations required. It is anticipated that all areas shall be hand seeded. However, other mechanical equipment may be used if approved by the Agency.

Permanent Seed Mixture

Permanent seed mixture and rates are specified below. The Project Inspector shall approve any substitution or adjustments.

Permanent Seed:

Name Lbs. /Acre

Orchard Grass 25

Annual Ryegrass 10

Red Clover 5

Ladino Clover 5

Birdsfoot Trefoil 5

Redtop grass 3

TOTAL 53

8.C FERTILIZER

Fertilizer shall be standard commercial product. The rate of fertilizer applied shall be 300 pounds per acre of 16-27-14 or equivalent.

8.D MULCHING

Straw or Hay Mulch

Material for mulching shall consist of dry straw or hay, free of noxious weeds. The mulch shall be reasonably bright in color and shall not be musty, moldy, caked, decayed or very dusty.

8.E MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement: REVEGETATION shall be based on a per ACRE basis.

Payment: REVEGETATION shall be the product of the number of acres seeded and the Unit Price per ACRE listed on the Bid Schedule. The Unit Price shall include all labor, seed, fertilizer, mulch, equipment and apparatus necessary to complete the work. Revegetation is being set up as a precautionary measure and may not be required. If not required, then no payment will be made for revegetation.

8.F REPAIRS

Other provisions of these Contract Documents notwithstanding, disturbances outside the project limits caused by the Contractor shall be seeded in accordance with these specifications at the Contractors expense, under the direction of the Project Inspector.

9. CLEAN UP AND REPAIR OF DAMAGE

9.A SCOPE

This item shall consist of cleaning up the sites prior to demobilization, repairing any damages and guarantee of workmanship.

9.B CLEANING UP

After all construction work is complete, prior to final payment, all work areas shall be cleaned and left in a sightly condition. All unused material shall be removed from the sites or otherwise disposed properly.

9.C REPAIRING DAMAGE

Any damage done to structures, fill, pavement or other areas shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense before final payment is made. In the event such damage occurs as a result of instructions from the Agency, payment will be made at the price agreed to by the Contractor and Agency.

9.D MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement and payment will be made for CLEANUP AND REPAIR OF DAMAGE. This work shall be considered incidental to Mobilization.

10. SAFETY CONDITIONS

10.A SCOPE

This item consists of the procedures and protocol to be followed to ensure the safety of the public and workers in or around the construction sites.

10.B PROCEDURE

10.B.1 The Contractor shall examine the area for any hazards to safety.

10.B.2 The contractor shall adhere to all safety requirements during mowing operations.

10.C ROADWAYS

10.C.1 Existing roadways shall be used.

10.C.2 Flagging may be necessary when mowing access roads and doing the stream channel work.

10.D WORKING IN AND AROUND RED ZONES

There are no red zones on this project.

10.E HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC MATERIALS

If hazardous or toxic materials (i.e., PCB’s, Asbestos Containing Material (ACM), lead-acid batteries, etc.)

are encountered during the work, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Agency. The Department of

Environmental Quality guidelines for handling and cleaning up the site shall be followed.

10.F MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

There will be no separate payment for this item. If necessary, in the event that the required action will not be incidental to existing pay items, appropriate change orders shall be executed.

APPENDIX A

APPENDIX B

SITE MAPS