IBM10B0001 A002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE RATING

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

A002

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

12/08/2009

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

AQ 03094201067

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

IBWC_CODE

International Boundary and Water Commission

(IBWC)

USIBWC - ACQUISITIONS DIV

4171 NORTH MESA, STE. C100

EL PASO, TX 79902-1441

Patricia Singer

NAME

TEL.

singerps@state.gov

EMAIL

6. ISSUED BY IBWC_CODE

International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC)

USIBWC - ACQUISITIONS DIV

4171 NORTH MESA, STE. C100

EL PASO, TX 79902-1441

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

IBM10B0001

CONTACT DUNS

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11/13/2009

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe 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 __1__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 you 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

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 NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.__1__X

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

See Continuation page for description of Amendment A002.

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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Patricia Singer

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

IBM10B0001

Summary Info Continuation Page Continuation Sheet

Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

A Solicitation/Contract Form 0 Commercial Clauses

A002 Continuation of Amendment page 1 Q & A Amendment A002 Contract Questions & Answers

B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs B.1 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (Apr 1984) B.2 Taxes -- IBWC (May 200)

C Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work C.1 Specifications and Plans

D Packaging and Marking D.1 Packaging and Marking

E Inspection and Acceptance 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996) E.1 52.252-02 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

F Deliveries or Performance 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984) F.1 52.252-02 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) F.2 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (Apr 1984) 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages--Construction(Sept 2000)

G Contract Administration Data G.1 Contracting Officer -- IBWC (May 2009) G.2 Designation of Contracting Officer - IBWC (May 2009) G.3 Contracting Officer's Representative -- IBWC (May 2009) G.4 Contractor's Contract Administrator -- IBWC (May 2009)

H Special Contract Requirements H.1 52.236-04 Physical Data (Apr 1984) H.2 Performance and Payment Bonds -- IBWC (May 2009) H.3 Compensation and Liability Insurance -- IBWC (May 2009) H.4 Builders Risk Insurance -- IBWC (May 2009) H.5 Brand Name or Equal - IBWC (May 2009) H.6 Technical Data Submittal Requirements -- IBWC (May 2009) H.7 Accident Prevention and PrePlanning H.8 Construction Program -- IBWC (May 2009) H.9 Construction Safety Standards -- IBWC (May 2009) H.10 Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule -- IBWC (May 2009) H.11 Cultural Resources -- IBWC (May 2009) H.12 Work Schedule -- IBWC (May 2009) H.13 Utility and Telephone Services - IBWC (May 2009) H.14 Administration of Default (Fixed-Price Construction) -- IBWC (May 2009) H.15 Time Extensions for Unusually Severe Weather -- IBWC (May 2009) H.16 Change Orders and Contract Modifications: Limitations on Markups -- IBWC (May 2009)

I Contract Clauses 52.202-1 Definitions (July 2004) 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (Apr 1984) 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (Sept 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jul 1995) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (Jan 1997) 52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity (Jan 1997) 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sept 2007) 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Dec 2008) 52.203-14 Display of Hotline Poster(s) (Dec 2007) 52.203-15 Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Mar 2009) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (Aug 2000) 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008) 52.204-11 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act--Reporting Requirements (Mar 2009)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sept 2006) 52.214-26 Alt I Audit and Records--Sealed Bidding (Mar 2009) Alt I (Mar 2009) 52.214-27 Price Reduction for Defective Cost or Pricing Data - Modifications - Sealed Bidding (Oct 1997) 52.214-28 Subcontracting Cost or Pricing Data--Modifications--Sealed Bidding (Oct 1997) 52.214-29 Order of Precedence--Sealed Bidding (Jan 1986) 52.215-2 Audit and Records--Negotiation (Mar 2009) 52.215-11 Price Reduction for Defective Cost or Pricing Data--Modifications (Oct 1997) 52.215-13 Subcontractor Cost or Pricing Data--Modifications (Oct 1997) 52.215-21 Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Cost or Pricing Data--Modifications (Oct 1997) 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (July 2005) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) 52.219-9 Alt I Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2007)- Alternate I (Oct 2001) 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act - Overtime Compensation (July 2005) 52.222-6 Davis Bacon Act (July 2005) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (Feb 1988) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (Feb 1988) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (July 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (Feb 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (July 2005) 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment (Feb 1988) 52.222-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations (Feb 1988) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (Feb 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (Feb 1988) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (Feb 1999) 52.222-29 Notification of Visa Denial (June 2003) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) 52.222-54 Employment Eligiblity Verification (Jan 2009) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(Dec 2007) 52.223-5 Alt II Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (Aug 2003)- Alternate II (Aug 2003) 52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace (May 2001) 52.223-14 Toxic Chemical Release Reporting 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (May 2008) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Dec 2007) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (Dec 2007) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity--Construction Contracts (Dec 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (Aug 2009) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (Oct 1995) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Dec 1999) 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds--Construction (Nov 2006) 52.229-3 Federal, State and Local Taxes (Apr 2003) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (Sept 2002) 52.232-16 Progress Payments (July 2009) 52.232-17 Interest (Oct 2008)

52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims (Jan 1986) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (Oct 2008) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) 52.233-1 Disputes (July 2002) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor (Apr 1984) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (Apr 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (Apr 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (Apr 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (Apr 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (Nov 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (Apr 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (Apr 1984) 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (Apr 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (Apr 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (Apr 1984) 52.236-13 Alt I Accident Prevention (Nov 1991)- Alternate I (Nov 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (Apr 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (Apr 1984) 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (Apr 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (Apr 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (Feb 1997) 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (Feb 1995) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (July 1995) 52.243-4 Changes (June 2007) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (Aug 2009) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (Mar 1994) 52.248-3 Value Engineering--Construction (Sept 2006) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (May 2004) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (Apr 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) 52.222-39 Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) 52.225-21 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods--Buy American Act--Construction Materials (Mar 2009) 52.225-23 Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods--Buy American Act--Construction Materials under Trade Agreements (Aug 2009) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

J List of Attachments J.1 Department of Labor General Wage Decision NM20080001 10/16/2009 J.2 IBWC Form 117, Statement of Attendance at Pre-Bid Conference and Site Inspection J.3 IBWC Form 110, Certification of Authority fo Signing Bids/Contracts J.4 IBWC 116, Statement of Equipment J.5 SF 24 Bid Bond J.6 SF 28 Affidavit of Individual Surety J.7 Specifications J.8 Plans J.9 Amendments (If Applicable)

K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents K.1 Implementation of Online Represenations and Certifications Application (ORCA) -- IBWC (May 2009) 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Feb 2009) 52.225-20 Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification (Aug 2009)

L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors and Respondents 52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids (Dec 1989) 52.214-4 False Statements in Bids (Apr 1984) 52.214-5 Submission of Bids (Mar 1997) 52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders (Apr 1984)

52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids (Nov 1999) 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction (Apr 1984) 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construction (Aug 1996) 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991) 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991) 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction (Feb 1999) L.1 Pre-Bid Conference - IBWC (May 2009) L.2 Qualifications of Bidders - IBWC (May 2009) L.3 Bid Guarantee - IBWC (May 2009) 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29 (Aug 1998) 52.211-3 Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards, and Commercial Item Descriptions (June 1988) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) 52.225-22 Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods--Buy American Act--Construction Materials (Mar 2009) 52.225-24 Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Other Manufactured Goods--Buy American Ac--Construction Materials under Trade Agreements (Mar 2009) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006) 52.236-27 Alt I Site Visit (Construction) (Feb 1995) - Alternate I (Feb 1995) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

M Evaluation Factors for Award M.1 Award M.2 Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement--Construction Materials (Feb 2009)

Section 0 - Commercial Clauses

A002 Continuation of Amendment page 1

a. This amendment A002 replaces the previously submitted solicitation IBM10B0001 dated 11/13/2009.

Solicitation IBM10B0001 Section(s) changed/corrected are listed by items 1-8 below (Note, use Standard Form 1442, page(s) 1-2 of the original solicitation. This form is not generated with this amendment).

1. Change Bid opening time to 8:30 a.m., local time (date remains the same for December 22, 2009 as changed by Amendment A001).

2. Correct Section B, Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs, line item(s).

3. Correct FAR Clause(s) 52.252-02, Clauses Incorporated by Reference & 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference, web site address(es) to http://www.acquisition.gov/

4. Delete provision, Actual Damages-Construction, reference F.3 of the solicitation.

5. Add clause, FAR 52.211-12, Liquidated Damages-Construction, reference Section F of the solicitation.

6. Correct Section H.9, Construction Safety Standards, to "manual" from "pamphlet" & web site to http://140.194.76.129/publications/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/2008_English/toc.html (ref paragraph (b), second sentence).

7. Correct Section H.10, Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule, paragraph (a), 2nd sentence online refererence to http://140.194.76.129/publications/eng-pamphlets/ep1110-1-8(vol6)/toc.htm

8. Correct Section H.15, Time Extensions for Unusually Severe Weather.

b. Summary of Plan Revisions Table is provided, attached (reference Amendment A001, incorporated changed plan sheets)

c. Technical Question & Answers are provided, attached (Note: additional questions forthcoming with subsequent amendment)

d. Contract Questions & Answers are provided herein.

e. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Q & A Amendment A002

Contract Questions & Answers

1. Q - Would like to review the project environmental documents referenced in Section 00.31.24

A - Environmental documents referenced in Section 00.31.24 of specification can be downloaded from the USIBWC website at: www.ibwc.state.gov/Organization/Environmental/reports_studies.html.

2. Q - According to the Contract Specifications there is a report on the "Condition Assessment of the NM Levees by the USCOE, there is also a Simulation Study that was completed in May 2007.

A -.The USACE Condition Assessment and Flood Simulation Study can be lowloaded from the USIBWC website at: http://www.ibwc.state.gov/Downloads.html. The following reports are located on this website: 1) Condition Assessment of U.S. International Boundary & Water Commission, Texas and New Mexico Levees June 2004, & 2) Flood Simulation Study of Rio Grande Levees Near Las Cruces, New Mexico, Using Seismic and Electrical Geophysical Methods May 2007.

3. Q - Would like to review the project geotechnical data

A - the Geotechnical data was provided with Amendment A001, posted in FBO on 12/7/2009.

4. Q - Section H.4, is Builder's Risk Insurance required

A - Yes

5. Q - Is there a separate contractor register for the IBWC

A - No

6. Q - If a contractor is registered with CCR is that the only registering we need to do in order to work for the

IBWC

A - Yes, CCR is mandatory. Contractor must also have completed the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), reference Section K of the solicitation.

7. Q - There is no total line for the project in the bid form. Is there going to be a line item established? Or are the total cost for each line item going to be added up at the bid letting

A - Each line item in the bid schedule shall be priced by unit price and extended total cost, and grand total is to be indicated in the Standard Form 1442 form, page 2, block 17.

8. Q - We notice that there is no line item for taxes. Is there going to be a line item for taxes established?

A. All applicable taxes is to be included with the individual line item total cost. No separate line item will be established.

9. Q - Our company is currently in the process of obtaining a New Mexico Contractor License, in the event that we do not obtain one by the time the bid is due, are we still eligible to bid on the project.

A. Contractor is responsible for all required licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work, reference FAR clause 52.236-7. The apparent low bidder is assumed to have all required permits. If contractor is non-compliant this is grounds for termination for default.

10. Q - Just going through the clauses for this contract and I do not see wheter the owner requires the contractor to be licensed in that state or if an out of state contractor can bid. Please advise

A - Same answer to question 9 above.

11. Q - Is there a source of construction water available

A - No. Contractor is responsible for its sources

12. Q - Is there a source fill material for embankment

A - Same answer as question 11 above

13. Q - Email a list of attendees that attended the prebid conference

A - Plan Holders List was posted in FBO website with amendment A001 on 12/7/2009

14. Q - Is the New Mexico Gross receipt tax applicable for this project.

A - Same answer to question 9 above.

15. Q - Can the Vegetative Water and/or the Construction water be drafted from the river

A - No

16. Q - Section F.3, how will "actual damages to the Government" be determined.

A - Amendment A002 deletes this provision.

17. Q - Section I, Clause 52.219-8, what small business goals (percentages) are applicable for this solicitation

A - The successful awarded contractor will be required to submit a subcontracting plan which contractor provides the proposed percentages. The plan is forwarded to Small Business Administration for their final approval. The plan is required shortly after award and before notice to proceed.

18. Q - Section I, clause 52.236-1, what percentage of work must be performed by the Prime Contractor

A - At least 12 percent

19. Q - Section I, clause 52.219-4, is the hubzone preference of 10% applicable to the award/evaluation of this solicitation.

A - Yes

20. Q - Will CAD files for this project be made available

A - No

21. Q - Is this an American Recovery Act Funded Project. If so what additional requirements are there that are not in the original specifications.

A - Yes this is an American Recovery Act funed Project. All American Recovery provisions are included in the original specifications, such as 52.203-15, 52.204-11, 52.225-21, 52.225-23, 52.225-22, 52.225-24, 52.225-10

22. Q - Section H.3, workers comp insurance is required to list Hidalgo district as additional insured. The insurance market does not supply additional insured on workers comp policies.

A - If workers comp is required Contractor is responsible to ensure compliance with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, etc applicable to the performance of the work

23. Q - 52.216-1 Type of contract states, "the government contemplates award of a firm fixed price construction contract resulting from this solicitation". Please provide the description of the terms of a "Firm Fixed Price Construction" contract with the corresponding FAR regualtion

A. The contractor assumes all risk under a firm fixed price

24. Q - Is the firm fixed price construction contract to be considered as a "lump sum" contract.

A - Yes, each bid Line Item total cost shall include the lump sum firm fixed price

25. Q - Will the contract value (amount) be adjusted if the bid schedule line item quantities vary from actual constructed quantities

A - Amendment A002 provides footnote for all line items. Also see B.1, FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity.

26. Q - General Wage Decision NM20080001 dated 10/16/2009 NM1, please provide interpretation of the folowing questions concerning the "Wage Decision" classification for "Truck Driver" on this project. Will the truck drivers of trucks hauling site excavated material or debris from the project site for disposal at an off-site location be required to be paid the hourly wage for truck drivers established in the project General Wage Decision. Will the truck drivers of trucks hauling site excavated material to stockpiles on the project site required to be paid the hourly wage for truck drivers established in the project General Wage Decision. Will the truck drivers of trucks hauling aggregates (roadway base course or toe trench aggregate) embankment material (soils) or concrete be required to be paid the hourly wage for truck drivers established in the project General Wage Decision.

A - Yes. The Davis Bacon Act is applicable for this project. Minimum wage rates stated under the General Wage Decision provided with this requirement is applicable for stated positions.

27. Q - The provided link for the allowable costs Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense in Section H.10 is broken. Please provide the Equipment Ownership and OperatingExpense Schedule to the bidders.

A - Section H.10, sited link is corrected by this Amendment A002.

AMERICAN RECOVERY ACT FUNDED

001 DELETED (SPECIFICATION 01 56 01 Barricades and

Signs) 1.00

-1.00

0.00 LS

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002 SPECIFICATION 01 57 01 Temp Erosion Control (Silt Fence)

141,705.00 -1,355.00

140,350.00 LF

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003 SPECIFICATION 01 57 02 Temp Erosion Control (Const Exit).

1,014.00 0.00

1,014.00 SY

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004 SPECIFICATION 01 70 01 Mobilization/Demobilization. 1.00 0.00

1.00 LS

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005 SPECIFICATION 31 11 10 Prep Right of Way

NOTE: Actual unit description is "STA" for station;

however, for this Bid Schedule "EA" for each is used to mean the same unit.

720.30 -11.40

708.90 EA

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006 SPECIFICATION 31 14 01 Remove/Stockpile (Exist Gravel)

NOTE: CD is defined as "Cubic Yard" throughout the Bid Schedule, contract line item numbers (CLINS) 06, 10-13, and 20.

20,582.00 -332.00

20,250.00 CD

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007 SPECIFICATION 31 92 01 Seeding (Perm) 153,534.00 -1,320.00

152,214.00 SY

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008 SPECIFICATION 31 92 02 Vegetative Watering

NOTE: Actual unit description is "MG" for one thousand (1,000) gallons; however, for this Bid Schedule "EA" for each is used to mean the same unit.

307.10 -2.70

304.40 EA

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IBM10B0001

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

IBM10B0001

Contract Number: Title: RECOVERY Construct Hatch Levee Improvements

Date of Solicitation:

12/09/2009

Line Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

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009 SPECIFICATION 34 01 01 Clean Existing Channel. 1,469.00 0.00

1,469.00 LF

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010 SPECIFICATION 35 41 01 Raise Levee (Bench Excavation)

169,629.00 -1,513.00

168,116.00 CD

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011 SPECIFICATION 35 41 02 Raise Levee (Embankment) 224,157.00 -2,446.00

221,711.00 CD

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012 SPECIFICATION 35 41 03 Raise Levee (Topsoil) 25,589.00 -220.00

25,369.00 CD

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013 SPECIFICATION 35 42 01 Riprap (Concrete) 222.00 -189.00

33.00 CD

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014 SPECIFICATION 35 43 01 Toe Drain. 54,842.00 0.00

54,842.00 LF

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015 SPECIFICATION 35 44 01 Gabion Matress (Depth 12") 555.00 -525.00

30.00 SY

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016 SPECIFICATION 35 44 02 Gabion Block (3'x3') 450.00 -331.00

119.00 LF

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017 SPECIFICATION 35 44 03 Gabion Block (3'x4') 450.00

IBM10B0001

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

IBM10B0001

Contract Number: Title: RECOVERY Construct Hatch Levee Improvements

Date of Solicitation:

12/09/2009

-331.00

119.00 LF

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018 SPECIFICATION 50 91 02 Provide and Install New Traffic Signs.

22.00 0.00

22.00 EA

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019 SPECIFICATION 50 94 01 Delineator and Object Marker. 12.00 0.00

12.00 EA

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020 SPECIFICATION 50 20 02 Roadway Flexbase (TY B GR 3)

26,119.00 -389.00

25,730.00 CD

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021 SPECIFICATION 60 64 13 RC Pipe (CL III) (48 IN). 10.00 0.00

10.00 LF

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022 SPECIFICATION 60 64 19 RC Pipe (CL III) (30 IN). 27.00 0.00

27.00 LF

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023 SPECIFICATION 60 66 94 Conc Hdwl (48 IN). 1.00 0.00

1.00 EA

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024 SPECIFICATION 60 66 98 Conc Hdwl (30 IN). 2.00 0.00

2.00 EA

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025 SPECIFICATION 60 66 99 Repair Structure. 2.00 0.00

2.00 SF

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IBM10B0001

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

IBM10B0001

Contract Number: Title: RECOVERY Construct Hatch Levee Improvements

Date of Solicitation:

12/09/2009

026 SPECIFICATION 60 68 80 Flapgate (Various Sizes). 3.00 0.00

3.00 EA

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027 SPECIFICATION 60 69 01 Sluice Gate Maintenance. 7.00 0.00

7.00 EA

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028 DELETED (SPECIFICATION 60 80 22 Auto Floodgate (Stream) (5'x30'))

1.00 -1.00

0.00 EA

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029 DELETED (SPECIFICATION 60 80 23 Auto Floodgate (Steam) (3'x40'))

1.00 -1.00

0.00 EA

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030 SPECIFICATION 60 96 10 Remove Str (Conc Hdwl) . 10.00 0.00

10.00 EA

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031 SPECIFICATION 60 96 20 Remove Str (Pipe). 245.00 0.00

245.00 LF

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All quantities are "estimated" and not to exceed.

However, subsequent modifications may increase the "estimated" quantities. See B.1 below for variations in estimated quantities

B.1 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (Apr 1984) 04/01/1984

If the quantity of a unit-priced item in this contract is an estimated quantity and the actual quantity of the unit-priced item varies more than 15 percent above or below the estimated quantity, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made upon demand of either party. The equitable adjustment shall be based upon any increase or decrease in costs due solely to the variation above 115 percent or below 85 percent of the estimated quantity. If the quantity variation is such as to cause an increase in the time necessary for completion, the Contractor may request, in writing, an extension of time, to be received by the Contracting Officer within 10 days from the beginning of the delay, or within such further period as may be granted by the Contracting Officer before the date of final settlement of the contract. Upon the receipt of a written request for an extension, the Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and

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Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

IBM10B0001

Contract Number: Title: RECOVERY Construct Hatch Levee Improvements

Date of Solicitation:

12/09/2009 make an adjustment for extending the completion date as, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, is justified.

B.2 Taxes -- IBWC (May 200) 05/29/2009

In accordance with FAR clause 52.229-3, incorporated by reference in Section I, prices set forth herein shall include all applicable federal, state and local taxes.

Section C - Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.1 Specifications and Plans 06/25/2009

Refer to Section J, List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments - Final Technical Specifications for Upper Rio Grande Flood Control Project - Rehabilitation Improvements for the Rio Grande Canalization Protective Levee System, Hatch Levee System from Hatch Siphon to Bignell Arroyo project-specific documents conform to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Master Format, 2004 edition.

Section D - Packaging and Marking

D.1 Packaging and Marking 06/25/2009

This section is not used.

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Clauses By Reference Clause Title Date 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996) 08/01/1996

E.1 52.252-02 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 06/25/2009

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquistion.gov/

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

Clause Title Date 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984) 04/01/1984

F.1 52.252-02 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 06/25/2009

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquistion.gov/

F.2 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (Apr 1984) 04/01/1984

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within ten (10) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than four hundred twenty (420) calendar days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed. Note: The flood control levee improvements, excluding seeding and maintenance of vegetation, shall be completed three hundred (300) calendar days. All maintenance of seeding shall be completed within 120 calendar days of completion of all other levee work. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

52.211-12 Liquidated Damages--Construction(Sept 2000) 09/25/2000

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $1,348.00 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

(End of clause)

Section G - Contract Administration Data

G.1 Contracting Officer -- IBWC (May 2009) 05/29/2009

"Contracting Officer" means a person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer within the limits of their authority as delegated by the Contracting Officer.

G.2 Designation of Contracting Officer - IBWC (May 2009) 05/29/2009

The Contracting Officer for this contract is:

Name: Patricia S Singer

Address: International Boundary & Water Commission, United States & Mexico (USIBWC)

4171 N Mesa, Suite C-100

El Paso, TX 79902-1441

Telephone: (915) 832-4709

Fax: (915) 832-4192 e-Mail: pssinger@ibwc.gov

G.3 Contracting Officer's Representative -- IBWC (May 2009) 05/29/2009

The Contracting Officer shall designate a technical representative to act for the Contracting Officer during the contract period. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will act for the Contracting Officer only in technical matters and will not be authorized to commit the Government on any contract terms, conditions, or changes in unit price, total contract price, quantity, or quality, or delivery schedule. Any changes to the contract in unit price, total contract price, quantity, quality, or delivery schedule will be made only by the Contracting Officer by executed modification to the contract.

The Contracting Officer's Representative will be appointed in writing after contract award.

G.4 Contractor's Contract Administrator -- IBWC (May 2009) 05/29/2009

Offeror is requested to delegate a person to be contacted for prompt contract administration.

Name: ___________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________

Telephone: __________________ Cell: __________________

Fax: __________________ e-Mail: _____________________________________

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

H.1 52.236-04 Physical Data (Apr 1984) 06/25/2009

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor’s information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by visual survey, and the associated geotechnical data and reports identified in the Specifications, Division 00 Procurement and Contracting Requirements, Section 00.31.32 Geotechnical Data.

(b) Weather conditions as reported by http://www.weather.com on the Internet:

(c) Transportation facilities: Access to the project site is unrestricted.

(d) The existing condition of the levee is addressed under the Specifications, Division 00, Procurement and Contracting Requirements, Section 00.31.19 Existing Condition Information

H.2 Performance and Payment Bonds -- IBWC (May 2009) 05/29/2009

(a) For contracts that exceed $100,000, the Contractor shall, within fifteen (15) calendar days after award of contract, furnish to the Government bonds as follows:

(1) Performance bond. Performance bond with a surety or sureties approved by the Contracting Officer, securing performance and fulfillment of the Contractor's obligations under this contract, with a penal amount of not less than 100 percent of the price of the contract at the time of award.

(2) Payment bond. Payment bond with a surety or sureties approved by the Contracting Officer, assuring payment as required by law to all persons supplying labor or materials in the prosecution of the work provided for in the contract with a penal amount of not less than 100 percent of the price of the contract at the time of award.

(b) Costs. All costs of furnishing performance and payment bonds shall be included in the total lump sum bid in the schedule.

(c) Requirements for execution of surety bonds. Each surety company bond (performance or payment), that purports to have been executed by an agent or attorney in fact for the corporate surety, is required to have submitted with it a power of attorney to the signatory agency or attorney in fact, and (1) be executed by the corporate surety upon a date reasonably proximate to the date of the bond, or (2) the power of attorney shall be accompanied by a certification of the surety to the effect that the power of attorney was in full force and effect upon a date reasonable proximate to the date of the bond.

(d) Individual Sureties.

(1) If individual surety bonds are furnished for payment and performance bonds, the individual sureties must submit with their bonds proof of ownership and value of the assets which they claim in their net worth.

The Government's preferred method of proof is to have a statement of net worth prepared by a certified public accountant in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The statement of net worth on the SF 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety, (attached) is not in itself sufficient and will not be accepted absent of additional proof of value and ownership.

(2) Bidders are also cautioned that individual sureties must provide complete and detailed information in block 10 of the SF 28 concerning other contracts on which they have provided bonds. This information should include contract number, contract location, amount and type of bond and telephone number of the involved contracting officer.

(3) Failure to provide the proof and information requested above will cause delays to the start of construction for which the contractor must bear the responsibility, and may result in termination of contract for failure to provide adequate bonds

H.3 Compensation and Liability Insurance -- IBWC (May 2009) 05/29/2009

The Contractor shall within fifteen (15) calendar days after award of contract provide and maintain minimum insurance as follows:

(a) General Liability Insurance for bodily injury and property damage with minimum limits $500,000 each occurrence with an aggregate of $1,000,000.

(b) Automobile Liability for bodily injury and property damage with minimum of $250,000 for injury to or death of any one (1) person, $500,000 each accident or occurrence for bodily injury, and $100,000 for each accident or occurrence for property damage liability.

(c) Worker's Compensation Insurance for all labor employed on the project who may come within the protection of workers' compensation laws and Employers General Liability with minimum limits of $100,000 each accident, bodily injury by disease $100,000 each employee, $500,000 aggregate.

In every case the insurance coverage shall amount to at least the limits stated above. However, where the Financial Responsibility Compulsory Insurance Law of the State in which the project is located requires higher limits, the Automobile Liability Insurance Policy shall provide coverage of at least those limits required by State law.

The insurance obtained by the Contractor must (1) be effective for the term of the contract and (2) must name both the United States of America by and through the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, and Hidalgo Improvement District # 3, as additionally insured. Although the requirement for naming the United States of America as an additional insured does not apply to Worker's Compensation Insurance, it does apply for Hidalgo Improvement District #3.

Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall certify to the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective (1) for such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed prescribe or (2) until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer. The Contractor's written certification shall be accompanied by either a Certificate issued by the insurer or photocopies of the insurance policies which reflect that the cancellation/change provisions of this contract have been met.

The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause including this paragraph in subparagraphs under this contract and shall require subcontractors to provide and maintain the same limits.

At least five days prior to each such subcontractor's personnel commencing work on this project, the Contractor shall furnish (or ensure that there has been furnished) to the Contracting Officer a current Certificate of Insurance meeting the requirements as stated above.

H.4 Builders Risk Insurance -- IBWC (May 2009) 05/29/2009

(a) The Contractor is responsible for losses suffered prior to Government acceptance of the work. Therefore, the Contractor is responsible for protection of the work and repair of damages. For the protection of the Contractor and the Government, the Contractor is required to obtain Builder's Risk Insurance with the maximum level of coverage available in the project locality and no less than 100% of the contract price.

(b) The Contractor shall not commence work under this contract until he has obtained all the insurance required and such insurance has been approved by the Contracting Officer, nor shall the Contractor allow any subcontractor to commence work on his subcontract until the insurance required of the subcontractor has been so obtained and approved.

(c) The Contractor shall procure within fifteen (15) calendar days after award of contract, and maintain during the life of this contract, Builder's Risk Insurance based on 100 percent (100%) of the completed value of the insurable portion of the project.

(d) The Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with certificates showing the type, amount, class of operations covered, effective dates and dates of expiration of policies. Such certificates shall also contain substantially the following statement: "The insurance covered by this certificate will not be canceled or materially altered, except after thirty (30) days written notice has been received by the Contracting Officer."

(e) The insurance obtained by the Contractor must (1) be effective for the term of the contract and (2) must name the United States of America by and through the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, as an additional insured.

H.5 Brand Name or Equal - IBWC (May 2009) 05/29/2009

(As used in this clause, the term “brand name” includes identification of products by manufacturer, make, and/or model.)

If items called for by this Invitation for Bids have been identified in the specifications by a “brand name or equal” description, such identification is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory (Reference Section I, FAR Clause 52.236-05 entitled Material and Workmanship). The determination as to equality of a product shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on information furnished during the submittal process (Reference Specifications, Division 01 General Requirements, Section 01 33 00 Submittals).

H.6 Technical Data Submittal Requirements -- IBWC (May 2009) 05/29/2009

(a) Technical data required to be provided to the government are described in the paragraph entitled “Submittal Requirements” in the Specifications, Division 01 General Requirements, Section 01 33 00 Submittals.

(b) If the Contractor fails to provide required technical data within the time(s) specified in this contract, or any extension, such failures shall be considered to demonstrate unsatisfactory progress and:

(1) There shall be retained from the progress or other payments under this contract such amount(s) as the Contracting Officer considers adequate protection to the Government therefore.

(2) The Contractor and its sureties shall be liable to and assessed by the Government for all damages caused by such failure.

(3) The Contractor’s right to proceed with the work that has been delayed may be terminated for default.

(c) In the event the Contractor provides submittals prior to Notice to Proceed, the Government may review the submittals prior to the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall not seek compensation for efforts spent on the preparation of submittal documents submitted prior to the Notice to Proceed.

(d) The rights and remedies of the Government in this clause are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract.

(e) The Government will expedite the review of submittals. However, for specific submittals the Government will require up to the amount of time specified in Section 01 33 00 for review of submittals or re-submittals.

H.7 Accident Prevention and PrePlanning 05/29/2009

With reference to the requirements of FAR clause 52.236-13 (Alternate I) for an overall safety program, the Contractor will:

(a) Submit a detailed plan for performing each major phase of work.

(b) Require Subcontractors to submit their plan of operations showing methods they propose to use in accomplishing major phases of work.

(c) Be prepared to discuss the plans in conferences convened by the Contracting Officer prior to starting work on each major phase of work.

Plans will include all pertinent information, such as methods of providing safety measures for personnel performing required work. The plan for accomplishing work will be submitted prior to commencing operations.

H.8 Construction Program -- IBWC (May 2009) 05/29/2009

(a) The Contractor shall submit a schedule of construction in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Specifications, Division 01 General Requirements, Section 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation. The Contractor shall account for in the assigned workday calendar, seasonal weather conditions, and other constraints considered in the planning and scheduling of all work to ensure the completion within the allotted contract time. The schedule shall be of suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of work scheduled for completion by any given date during the period. If the Contractor fails to submit a schedule within the time prescribed, the Contracting Officer may withhold approval of progress payments until the Contractor submits the required schedule. Until such time as the submitted schedule is approved as the official schedule of the project, the Contracting Officer may withhold approval of progress payments.

(b) If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve its progress, including those that may be required by the Contracting Officer, without additional cost to the Government. In this circumstance, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction plant, and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules in chart form as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved rate of progress will be regained.

(c) Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of the Contracting Officer under this clause shall be grounds for a determination by the Contracting Officer that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the time specified in the contract. Upon making this determination, the Contracting Officer may terminate the Contractor’s right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of this contract.

H.9 Construction Safety Standards -- IBWC (May 2009) 05/29/2009

(a) Offerors shall obtain and review the current Construction Industry "OSHA Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1926)" and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated September 15, 2008 (see Specifications, Division 01 General Requirements, Section 01 39 00 Safety), prior to submitting offers and preparing required safety program. Offerors shall utilize these standards in preparing required safety programs.

(b) The Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated September 15, 2008. This manual is available from:

http://140.194.76.129/publications/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/2008_English/toc.html

(c) In the event there is a conflict between the requirements contained in OSHA Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1926), U.S.