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BIDDER QUESTIONS SUMMARY

Project: Rehabilitation of Improvements for the Rio Grande Canalization Protective Levee System

River Segment Upper Rio Grande Task Order: IBM09T0030 By: S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

Client: IBWC Date: 12/15/2009

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1 Canutillo 12/08/09 Monks Construction Co.

What is the process for embankment if the existing material will not stand when trying to key into the levee and, how will the contractor be compensated for the additional work?

Changes in the keying height may be required by the Engineer and the overall height may be reduced. This will also reduce the calculated quantities and subsequently be reduced. No additional compensation will be added but will be considered subsidiary to the existing specifications.

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2 Canutillo 12/08/09 Monks Construction Co.

Is the owner responsible for the water that may leak from existing irrigation ditches that are very near the Right-of-Way and in poor condition?

The contractor shall take all precautions not to damage the irrigation ditches in the course of implementing the levee improvements. Any excessive damage will be the responsibility of the contractor.

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3 Canutillo 12/08/09 Monks Construction Co.

Will the contractor be reimbursed for work stoppages caused by adjacent landowner disputes regarding fences, ditches, and structures that will be affected by the project?

Any areas where the contractor feels that there could be future disputes shall be identified and conveyed by the contactor to IBWC as early as possible so the IBWC can coordinate with the land owners. No additional compensation will be added.

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4 Canutillo 12/08/09 Monks Construction Co.

Who is responsible for the cost of replacing the fences and ditches that are to be removed because they encroach on the project right-of-way?

The fences that are within the IBWC ROW will not be replaced. The local land owner or lessee is responsible reinstalling their own fence. 12/10/2009 1

5 Canutillo 12/08/09 Monks Construction Co.

Page 18 of 56 – 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.

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6 Canutillo 12/08/09 Monks Construction Co. Is the bid Time 3:00 P.M. Mountain Standard Time?

See IBWC addendas to solicitation documents for correct bid time.

Time zone is Mountain Standard Time. 12/10/2009 1

7 Canutillo 12/08/09 Monks Construction Co.

Page 15 of 56- Section F.3 – states that if contractor does not complete in time, the owner will assess “actual damages”. Our bonding company will not issue a bond based on this, the bonding company is interested in capping these “damages or liquidated damages”

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8 Canutillo 12/08/09 Monks Construction Co.

Specification 35.41.00 2.1A (1)a. Impervious material shall have a plasticity index of less than or equal to 45%. Plasticity index is not usually a percentage. Could you clarify? b. The spec.

continues, “…and a minimum amount passing a Standard No.200 sieve of 75%. Acceptable impervious material will be CL and CH as classified in accordance with ASTM D2487.” Does this mean that if the material complies with either of these two requirements it is acceptable?

An addendum will be issued to clarify the technical specifications. 12/10/2009 1

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9 Canutillo 12/08/09 Monks Construction Co.

Specification 35.43.00 2.1, regarding the Toe Drain gravel which is to meet the ASTM C33 No. 57 or 67 states: “The percent passing the No. 200 sieve should be zero. Zero percent passing on the No.

200 sieve on a project that requires over 54,000 cubic yards of drain rock appears unattainable.

The intent of this requirement is to prevent clogging of the filter fabric used in the toe drain. 12/10/2009 2

10 Canutillo 12/08/09 Monks Construction Co.

The plans show silt fence at the tow of the existing on the floodway side of the levee. Is it acceptable to place the silt fence in a location that will allow for a haul road from the tow of slope out?

Yes this is allowable. The silt fence is shown on the plans as a general location and minor modifications to facilitate construction is allowed. 12/10/2009 2

11 Canutillo 12/08/09 Monks Construction Co.

Section F-2 52.211.10 States the levee improvements, excluding seeding and maintenance of vegetation, shall be completed in 245 days. Is this correct?

A revised schedule will be issued with a bid addendum. 12/10/2009 2

12 Canutillo 12/08/09 Monks Construction Co.

Is it possible to do some test hole near the existing irrigation ditches to assess the soil conditions near them so an accurate estimate for the excavation of the Toe Trench is possible?

Yes. Additional test holes by the contractor is allowed provided it is within the IBWC ROW. No additional compensation will provided to the contractor.

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13 Canutillo 12/08/09 Monks Construction Co.

Are there areas of the levee that must remain open to traffic for the landowners that use the levee as access to the adjacent lands and if so can they be identified?

Yes there are areas of the levee that are being used for public access.

The contractor shall coordinate with the IBWC to determine ingress and egress areas for the land owners whose only means of access to their property is the levee road. This portion of the road or a detour must remain open for the land owner to access his land.

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14 Canutillo 12/08/09 Monks Construction Co. What agency do we need to go through to acquire water from the Rio Grande? Water can not be acquired from the Rio Grande. 12/10/2009 2

15 Canutillo 12/08/09 Monks Construction Co.

Section H.1 52.236-04 (c ) states that: “Access to the project is unrestricted. “ There are gates throughout the project that are locked. Will these be unlocked so a more thorough site investigation is possible?

Access to the levees for additional site investigations must be coordinated with the IBWC. 12/10/2009 2

16 Canutillo 12/10/09 Skanska USA Civil West RMD

Please provide further clarification for “actual damages.” We will also need to know what the actual costs are to provide as a part of our bond request.

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17 Canutillo 12/10/09 Skanska USA Civil West RMD

Are CAD files available for takeoffs? Is the aerial survey performed in April / May 2009 by Martinez Corporation available for takeoffs? These could also be posted to the website where they are available to everyone.

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1) NO CAD FILES AVALIABLE. 2) AERIAL NOT AVALIABLE.

River Segment Upper Rio Grande Task Order: IBM09T0030 By: S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

Client: IBWC Date: 12/15/2009

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18 Canutillo 12/10/09 Skanska USA Civil West RMD

Please confirm whether Builder’s Risk Insurance is required. The specs state that the contractor is required to obtain Builder’s Risk Insurance, no less than 100% of the contract price. Builders Risk is not normally required in this type of work. What is to be covered by this insurance? Anything except the work?

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19 Canutillo 12/10/09 Skanska USA Civil West RMD

Skanska requests copies of the geotechnical Reports by Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. listed in section 00.31.32 and the geotechnical reports by Professional Services Industries Inc. listed in section 35.41.00?

The Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. Geotechnical Report was the only company who performed geotechnical analysis for this portion of the Canutillo Levees. PSI did no work in this portion of the levees.

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20 Canutillo 12/10/09 Skanska USA Civil West RMD Please provide a copy of the pre-bid attendees sign in sheet. IBWC 12/15/2009 2

21 Canutillo 12/10/09 Skanska USA Civil West RMD

“Contract Clause by Reference” 52.219-4 provides a 10 % bidding preference to HUBZone Small Business Concerns. Can a list of such firms that attended the mandatory Pre-bid Conference be provided?

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22 Canutillo 12/10/09 Skanska USA Civil West RMD

Under section L.2, Qualifications of Bidders, each bidder is furnish with his bid a statement of Equipment, Construction Experience and Financial Condition. How will this information be used to determine award of the project?

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23 Canutillo 12/10/09 Skanska USA Civil West RMD

Section 00.31.43, Available Information, states that “No information is available regarding required permit applications. For the Work under this Contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and obtaining all permits required by Federal, state, and local entities.” Section 00.31.24, Available Information, states “The project’s environmental documents can be obtained from the USIBWC and are available for the Contractor to review upon request. Skanska USA Civil West RMD respectfully requests copies of all environmental documents for this project.

This specification was revised to provide a website to IBWC for these reports. 12/15/2009 2

24 Canutillo 12/10/09 Skanska USA Civil West RMD

Item 50.20 (Roadway Base) on drawing Sheet

03.01 requires a caliche material meeting specifications of Type B Grade 3. Specification

50.20 describes Type B material to be crushed or uncrushed gravel. Is caliche material required for base course?

The general notes sheet 03 01 was revised (see specification 50 20 00). 12/15/2009 2

25 Canutillo 12/10/09 Skanska USA Civil West RMD

On drawing sheet 03.01, the Roadway Base notes refer to Texas standards; in specification section

50.20 the requirements for Roadway Base are based on ASTM and AASHTO standard tests. As this project is in New Mexico, will the commonly used ASTM and AASHTO standards prevail?

The general notes sheet 03 01 was revised (see specification 50 20 00). 12/15/2009 2

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26 Canutillo 12/10/09 Skanska USA Civil West RMD

The requirements for impervious material on drawing Sheet 03.01 and those in Specification Section 34.41.00 (page 7) differ significantly.

Please clarify the requirements for impervious materials to be used in Levee construction.

The general notes sheet 03 01 was revised (see specification 50 20 00). 12/15/2009 2

27 Canutillo 12/10/09 Skanska USA Civil West RMD

Specification 35.41.00, Part 4, Measurement and Payment, states “The work for the Bid Items under this Specification will be measured by the cubic yard complete in place using the average end area method. The measurement will consist of deducting the existing levee to the enlarged levy (sic).” This measurement would not capture all of the work required and conflicts with the Bid Items given (Line item No’s 010, 011, and 012). Please clarify how these contract items will be measured.

Line items # 10, 11, & 12 will be paid for per cubic yard (CY) and by the quantities shown in the documents. 12/15/2009 2

28 Canutillo 12/10/09 Skanska USA Civil West RMD

Reference: Drawings 6.02 and 6.03, Levee Typical Sections: The area shown as Embankment, paid under item 35.41.02. Is this entire area to be constructed using the specified impervious material in all locations, elevations and sides of the Levee?

Yes 12/15/2009 2

29 Canutillo 12/10/09 Skanska USA Civil West RMD

Reference: Section 00.31.19 Available Information, Existing Condition Information:

Skanska USA Civil West RMD respectfully requests the “existing condition of the levee” information referred to in this section

See Geotechnical Report on the Website. 12/15/2009 2

30 Canutillo 12/10/09 Skanska USA Civil West RMD When will the addendum be posted to the website?

Will the bid date remain December 22nd? IBWC 12/15/2009 2

31 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Solicitation Section L Instructions, Conditions And Notices To Offerors And Respondents 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 Regulation section describing the terms of a FIRM FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION contract?

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32 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Is the FIRM FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION contract to be considered as a “lump sum” contract?

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Client: IBWC Date: 12/15/2009

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33 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Will the contract value (amount) be adjusted if the bid schedule line item quantities vary from actual constructed quantities?The Solicitation “Bid Schedule” contains a note in the Description column below Bid Item 040 Vehicle Gate which states “Grand Total For All Line Items”. This note appears to be part of Bid Item 040 and is inconsistent with the rest of the bid schedule format.

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34 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Please provide a revised Bid Schedule allowing for a “Line Item” entitled “Grand Total For All Line Items” so it is clear on what is being required? IBWC 12/11/2009 3

35 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Concerning Page 2 of the Solicitation the Offer; is the “Total Cost” value of all line items in the “Bid Schedule” to be entered in Block 17 Amount of Form 1442?

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36 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Please identify what is required to be provided by the “bidder” in the “Delivery Date” and FOB Destination spaces on the bid schedule?

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37 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Specification 35.41.00 Construction Of Levee 1.2 Access, Haul Roads, Routing And Staging C Permanent Roads Used As Haul Roads states “Permanent roads used as haul roads shall be maintained throughout the duration of use and shall be restored to the pre-construction condition or the intended construction condition”. Please define what is required to restore haul roads to “the intended construction condition”?

Revised Specification 35.41.00 to be issued with an addendum. 12/11/2009 3

38 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Please define what will be required as “maintenance” of haul roads during the duration of use?

For haul roads within the IBWC ROW that are also used as primary access to adjacent land owners, the contractor must maintain access and general driveability for the land owners. For haul roads outside of the IBWC ROW, the contractor is responsible for repair of any damage caused by the contractor's use.

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39 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

What agency will be responsible for evaluating the structural integrity and the existing condition of pavements of “Permanent Roads” used as haul roads?

The owner or agency responsible for maintenance of the road. 12/11/2009 3

40 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

How will the contractor be compensated for the maintenance and restoration of “Permanent Roads” used as haul roads?

No additional compensation will be provided for maintenance and/or restoration of permanent roadways. It is the contractor's responsibilty to ensure that the construction activity does not damage permanent roadways.

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41 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

What are the work limits (distance from the project) of “Permanent Roads” the contractor will be responsible for providing maintenance and restoration work?

No specific distance is provided, however, where tracking conditions exist due to construction activities, the contractor shall be responsible for maintenance and/or repair.

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Client: IBWC Date: 12/15/2009

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42 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Specification 35.41.00 Construction Of Levee, 1.8 Protection Of Existing Features And Ongoing Or Completed Construction D. Public Roads, Accesses And Appurtenances states “The Contractor shall plan and complete the necessary efforts to protect public roads, accesses and appurtenances from damages associated with this construction project”. Does this sentence pertain to public roads and access abutting the project work?

Yes. 12/11/2009 3

43 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Specification 35.41.00 Construction Of Levee, 1.8 Protection Of Existing Features And Ongoing Or Completed Construction D. Public Roads, Accesses And Appurtenances states “Vehicular Load Limits on the existing roads and bridges shall be coordinated with the appropriate governing entity and the Contractor shall comply with the load limits”. What are the local “Vehicle Load Limits” for public roads and bridges impacted by this construction project?

Vehicle load limits will vary along the course of the project. Contractor to coordinate with appropriate State, County and/or City agency to determine load limits for existing roadways.

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44 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

What is meant by “shall be coordinated with the appropriate governing entity”?

Contractor to determine the appropriate agency responsible for maintenance of the roadway and contact that agency to determine the vehicle load limit.

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45 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

What agency will be responsible for evaluating the structural integrity and existing conditions of the pavements and bridges prior to the commencement of construction.

Contractor to determine the State, County and/or City agency that is responsible for the existing roadway to be used. 12/11/2009 3

46 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Section I Contract Clauses 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference states “This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given by full text”. Please provide a listing of the “one or more” Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference in this solicitation?Section I Contract Clauses 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference.

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47 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

The web address provided to electronically view the full text of “Incorporated Clauses By Reference” is incorrect and the site cannot be accessed.

Please provide the correct web address so that the “Incorporated Clauses By Reference” can be accessed electronically?Section I Contract Clauses 52.252-1 Solicitation Provision, Incorporated By Reference.

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Client: IBWC Date: 12/15/2009

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FAR 52.219-8 Utilization Of Small Business Concerns. Please identify and provide the total project goal in terms of percentage for participation by Small Business Concerns for this project? IBWC 12/11/2009 3

49 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Please identify and provide the project goals in terms of percentage for participation by small businesses, veteran owned small businesses, HUBZone small business concerns, small disadvantaged businesses and women owned small business concerns for this project?

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50 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

FAR 52.219-9 Alt 1 Small Business Subcontracting Plan Alternate 1 Please identify and provide the total project goal in terms of percentage for participation by Small Business Concerns for this project?

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51 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Please verify that the Small Business Subcontracting Plan is to be submitted by the “apparent low bidder” after the bid opening (post bid)?

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52 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Please provide the number of calendar days after the bid opening date when the “Small Business Subcontracting Plan” will be required to be submitted by the “Apparent Low Bidder” to the Contracting Officer of the IBWC?

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53 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Section I Contract Clauses, Clauses Incorporated By Reference. FAR 52.229-3 Federal State And Local Taxes April 2003. Please clarify FAR 52.229- 3 Federal State And Local Taxes is inclusive of FAR 52.401-3 Federal State And Local Taxes?

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54 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Is FAR 52.401-4 New Mexico Gross Receipts And Compensating Tax applicable to work constructed in New Mexico under this contract? IBWC 12/11/2009 3

55 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Specification 31.14.00 Remove/ Stockpile Existing Materials Part 4 Measurement And Payment 4.1 Measurement states “This work will be measured by the cubic yard for removal and stockpile of existing gravel and topsoil, by the square yard for removal and stockpile of existing rock rip rap”.

What are the quantities of Topsoil and Rock Rip Rap to be removed and stockpiled and how will the contractor be paid for these items of work without designated bid items?

Quantities for removal and stockpile of existing topsoil can be found on the quantity summary sheets under item 34 14 02. No removal and stockpiling of existing rock riprap is anticipated.

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Bid Item 013 Rip Rap (Concrete) 17 CD. Please provide a detail showing the required installation including dimensions (thickness of concrete) and size of rip rap with embedment detail?

See Sheet 12.51 Wingwall Riprap Detail 12/15/2009 4

57 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc. Is salvaged rip rap to be used for construction of this bid item? No. 12/15/2009 4

58 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Specification 01.57.00 Temporary Erosion Sedimentation And Environmental Controls Part 1 General 1.3 Environmental Monitor. Is the Field Environmental Monitor required to be present on the project on a full time basis?

IBWC 12/15/2009 4

59 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc. How will the contractor be paid for providing this monitoring service?

This service is subsidiary to maintaining temporary erosion control measures during construction. 12/15/2009 4

60 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Specification 01.57.00 Temporary Erosion Sedimentation And Environmental Controls Part 4 Measurement And Payment 4.1 Measurement, 4.2 Payment. The following items of work are identified for measurement and payment but do not have corresponding bid items on the bid schedule: Rock Filter Dams, Temporary Pipe Slope Drains, Baled Hay, Temporary Paved Flumes, Earthwork For Erosion And Sediment Control and Wetlands Mitigation Construction.

If no bid items are listed, these items were not needed for this section of the project. 12/15/2009 4

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Specification 01.57.00 Temporary Erosion Sedimentation And Environmental Controls Part 3 Construction Requirements Contractor Responsibilities A. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. How will the contractor be paid for providing, implementation, inspection and maintenance of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan?

This service is subsidiary to maintaining temporary erosion control measures during construction. 12/15/2009 4

62 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Have all temporary construction easements, permanent easements and right of way been acquired for construction of this project?

No additional ROW or easements are anticipated to be required. All work shall be performed within the IBWC ROW. 12/15/2009 4

63 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Solicitation Section F Deliveries or Performance F.3 Actual Damages – Construction. What are the liquidated damages for each calendar day of delay on this project?

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8. Specification Section 00.31.32 Geotechnical Data Available Information. Please provide a copy of the Geotechnical Report for this project? IBWC 12/15/2009 4 gmartine Text Box

THE SPECIFICATION DOES NOT RESTRICT THE FEM FROM HAVING OTHER DUTIES.

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1. Inform the Construction Contractors to use an FTP client (like Filezilla) to connect to the USIBWC FTP server. Filezilla is free. They can download if from the internet. They will need one because it asks for the user to accept a certificate. They cannot do this with a browser or firefox or windows explorer.

2. Once "FTP client" is installed, the following information is required in order to access the report:

Host IP: 66.85.17.166 user name: commuserfour password: COMM004#$ port: 99

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Specification 01.19.00 Scope Of Work Part 1 General 1.8 Work Restrictions C. Cutting the Levee for Structure Improvements states “This work may not be performed during hurricane season or periods of known heavy rains or floods”. Please define the known established dates of “hurricane season”?

According to the NOAA National Hurricane Center, the Atlantic Hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th. The Eastern Pacific Hurricane season runs from May 15th to November 30th.

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66 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Please provide the regional weather data which establishes the time period to be considered as “known heavy rains or flooding” periods?

Time period of "known heavy rains" corresponds to the dates established for hurricane season. 12/15/2009 4

67 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Please identify and provide detailed description of the project work that is considered as “Structure Improvements”?

Project work that is considered Structure Improvements can be found on Shts 5.05, 5.06, 12.01-12.57 12/15/2009 4

68 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Is the Levee benching excavation and Levee embankment construction to be considered as “Structure Improvements”?

No. 12/15/2009 4

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General Wage Decision NM20080001 dated 10/16/2009 NM1 and General Wage Decision TX20080104 dated 07/24/2009 TX104 Please provide interpretation of the following questions concerning the “Wage Decision” classification for “Truck Driver” on this project.

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70 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

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?

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71 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

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?

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72 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

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?

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73 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction, Inc.

Does this project fall under the jurisdiction of or require an Army Corps Of Engineers 404/401 Permit?

The Environmental Section of IBWC is obtining permits 12/15/2009 4

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Specification 01 19 00 Scope Of Work Part 1 General 1.2 Work Covered By The Contract Documents (3) states “When work is located in New Mexico the contractors is to use the New Mexico Department Of Transportation (NMDOT) Best Practices, Methods Of Construction, Safety Guidelines, and State Polices during construction”.

Does this statement refer to work conducted within the New Mexico Department Of Transportation “right of way” or does this statement refer to “all work” constructed on the project?

This statement refers to all work performed within New Mexico, not just

NMDOT ROW. 12/11/2009 5

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If this statement refers to “all work constructed” on this project then the NMDOT provisions and specifications should be identified in the “solicitation” as “Clauses Incorporated By Reference” or “Provisions Incorporated By Reference”?

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Please identify the specific “New Mexico Department Of Transportation” (NMDOT) specification, provisions and standards that apply to the contract items of work and bid items for Solicitation IBM10B0003?

This was intended for when the contractor is working or operating with the state juristriction where work is being preformed. For example closing roads on a temporary basis or traffic control measures.

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Will all bidding contractors be required to meet the Prequalification Of Bidders requirements under New Mexico Procurement Code NMSA 1978? Will preference be given to in-state New Mexico contractors?

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Specification 01 19 00 Scope Of Work Part 1 General 1.2 Work Covered By The Contract Documents (3) second paragraph states “All work accomplished by this contract shall be in accordance with the current version of the AASHTO (A policy on the Geometric Design Of Highways and Streets) FHWA Policy, the current edition of MUTCD, New Mexico Criminal and Traffic Law Manuals, Standards and Guidelines, Standard Specifications and Standard Procedures”.

Please identify the specific contract items of work and bid items of this Solicitation that the aforementioned polices, specifications and standards apply to? Specification 01 19 00 Scope Of Work Part 1 General 1.2 Work Covered By The Contract Documents (3) the third paragraph states “When work is located in Texas the contractor is to use the Texas Department Of Transportation (TEXDOT) Best Practices, Methods Of Construction, Safety Guidelines, and State Polices during construction”.

This was intended for when the contractor is working or operating with the state juristriction where work is being preformed. For example closing roads on a temporary basis or traffic control measures.

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CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR IDENTIFICATION OF APPLICABLE NMDOT PROVISIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

River Segment Upper Rio Grande Task Order: IBM09T0030 By: S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

Client: IBWC Date: 12/15/2009

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Does this statement refer to work conducted within the Texas Department Of Transportation “right of way” or does this statement refer to “all work” constructed on the project? If this statement refers to “all work constructed” on this project then the TEXDOT provisions and specifications should be identified in the “solicitation” as “Clauses Incorporated By Reference” or “Provisions Incorporated By Reference”? Please identify the specific “Texas Department Of Transportation” (TEXDOT) specification, provisions and standards that apply to the contract items of work and bid items for Solicitation IBM10B0003?

This was intended for when the contractor is working or operating with the state juristriction where work is being preformed. For example closing roads on a temporary basis or traffic control measures.

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Specification 01 19 00 Scope Of Work Part 1 General 1.3 Sequence Of Work/ Time For Completion Of Work B. states “The Work under this Contract shall be completed in 365 Calendar Days”. Does the 365 Calendar Day Completion Time include the 120 calendar day “Maintenance Period” for Permanent Seeding identified in Specification 31 92 00 Vegetation For Erosion Control Part 3 Construction Methods 3.2 Permanent Seeding

The schdule is being revised and will be reissued in an addenda. 12/11/2009 5

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Specification 02-02 00 Existing Conditions Facilities 1.9 Protection From Floods states “The Work area and Project Specific Locations are subject to flooding and the Contractor will be responsible for protecting the Work, existing conditions and adjacent properties from floods and from flood damage during the course of construction and prior to acceptance of the Work by the Government”. Please provide further specific description of the “forms of protection/temporary controls the Contractor will be require to implement for “Flood Protection”?

Per the specifications the awarded contractor will have to obtain the services of a licenced professional engineer to design flood protection measures.

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Please identify the “existing flood plain limits” and the specific “adjacent properties” that are within identified “flood plains” that will be impacted by article 1.9 Protection From Floods requirements?

The existing floodplain is the top of levee to top of levee on both sides of the river. 12/11/2009 5

83 Canutillo 12/10/2009 Rummel Construction Please provide information and data identifying “historic flood levels” that have caused the breach or failure of the existing levee system?

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2. Once "FTP client" is installed, the following information is required in order to access the report:

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River Segment Upper Rio Grande Task Order: IBM09T0030 By: S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

Client: IBWC Date: 12/15/2009

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How will the Contractor be paid for work required in article 1.9 Protection From Floods? Specification 02-02 00 Existing Conditions Facilities 1.9 Protection From Floods second sentence states “The Contractor shall develop and submit a Flood Protection Plan that includes the design for temporary controls for protection of floods”.Please provide the specific Government design criteria for the “Flood Protection Plan and temporary controls for flood protection”? Please provide a copy of the existing Government or local jurisdictional municipality “Flood Protection Plan” specific to this segment of levee improvement? How will the Contractor be paid for work required in article 1.9 Protection From Floods?

No direct payment is being made for this item. Please see specification 02 02 00 Part 4 for measurement and payment. 12/11/2009 5

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Plan Sheet 3.01 General Notes Item 50 20 Roadway Base (Flexible Base) in its entirety is contrary to Specification 50 20 00 Roadway Base.

Contractor shall adhere to the directions provided in the General Notes which are more specific. 12/15/2009 6

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Please clarify the intent of General Note Item 50 20 Roadway Base (Flexible Base)? Plan Sheet 6.02, 6.03, 6.04 and 6.05 Note 4 states: “Salvaged / Stockpiled Gravel may be used in the bottom lifts of Access Roads”. Is the term " Access Roads" referring to construction of new levee roads?

No the access roads are referring to the roadways leading from the top of levee to existing roadways on the landside of levee. 12/15/2009 6

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What is the minimum lift thickness (depth) for placement of “Salvaged Gravel” considered as the “bottom lift” for construction of the “prop 6” Flex Base” Levee Road section?

6 Inches. 12/15/2009 6

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Will “Salvaged Gravel” material be required to meet the specification requirements for Specification

50.20.00 Roadway Base 2.1 Materials Type B

Grade 3 material?

Contractor must follow the material specifications. 12/15/2009 6

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Please clarify the following: Is the material Roadway Flex Base Type B Grade 3 identified in Bid Item 016 the specified material required for construction of the “Prop 6” Flex Base” shown on the Typical Sections of plan Sheets: 6.02, 6.03,

6.04 and 6.05?

Yes 12/15/2009 6

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Specification 50.20.00 Roadway Base Part 3 Construction Methods 3.1 Stockpile states: “The Contractor shall stockpile base material temporarily at a compliance confirmed location before delivery to the roadway”. Does this sentence pertain to “new” or “salvaged” Roadway Base material?

It pertains to both however individual stockpiles shall be established and maintained for each new and salvaged material separately. 12/15/2009 6

River Segment Upper Rio Grande Task Order: IBM09T0030 By: S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

Client: IBWC Date: 12/15/2009

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What is the “compliance confirmed location” and where can the “compliance confirmed locations” be located, within the project limits or off-site? If this sentence refers to “new Roadway Base material” (material processed/manufactured at a pit or quarry site) is the intent to stockpile material at the pit or quarry site and would that pit or quarry site be the “compliance confirmed location” or will “new Roadway Base material” be required to be stockpiled on-site prior to placement? Specification

50.20.00 Roadway Base Part 3 Construction

Methods 3.6 Curing states “The contractor shall cure the finished section until the moisture content is at least two percentage points below optimum before applying the next successive course or prime coat”.

A "Compliance-confirmed location" needs to be coordinated with the

IBWC. 12/15/2009 6

92 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction What is the maximum allowable lift thickness (depth) for installation of Roadway Flex Base Type B Grade 3?

6" 12/15/2009 6

93 Canutillo 12/10/09 Rummel Construction Is a “Prime Coat” application required for Roadway Base?

Prime coat is only required where asphalt is the being added on top of the base material. 12/15/2009 6

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Specification 50 20 00 Roadway Base Part 2 Materials & Equipment 2.1 Materials the Table 1 Materials Requirement shows percentages in “% retained”. Should this be noted as “Percent Passing” not Percent Retained?

The specification is correct. 12/15/2009 6

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Plan Sheets 10.040 thru 10.057 Canutillo Levee CE1 Prop Cross Sections Sta. 780+00 to Sta.

869+00 the “bench excavation” appears above the final design (finish) slope and is not correct. Please provide corrected cross-sections for the levee alignment between Sta. 780+00 to Sta. 869+00?

An addendum to the construction plans will be issued. 12/11/2009 7

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What is the impact of this correction to the quantities of Bid Item 010 Raise Levee Bench Excavation and Bid Item 011 Raise Levee Embankment?

An addendum with quantity revisions will be issued. The bench excavation quantity will increase. 12/11/2009 7

River Segment Upper Rio Grande Task Order: IBM09T0030 By: S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

Client: IBWC Date: 12/15/2009

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Specification 31.11.00 Preparing The Right Of Way Part 3 Construction Methods B. the second sentence relating to obstructions to be cleared states “ Such obstructions include but are not limited to remains of houses and other structures, foundations, floor slabs, concrete, brick, lumber, plaster, septic tank drain fields, basements, abandoned utility pipes or conduits, equipment, fences, retaining walls and other items”. Does this statement refer to the aforementioned obstruction items that occur within the Levee Right Of Way Limits?

Yes, only obstruction items within the IBWC levee ROW may be cleared. 12/11/2009 7

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Various properties adjacent to and abutting the Levee Right Of Way have fences, retaining walls, structures, foundations, etc. that appear to be within the Levee Right Of Way. The “Contract Drawings” do not identify “obstructions” to be removed. How is the Contractor to determine which fences, retaining walls, structures, foundations, obstructions, etc. are to be removed under the requirements of Specification 31.11.00?

Obstructions within the construction limits of the levee and toe drain construction are to removed. 12/11/2009 7

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How is the Contractor to determine if these “obstructions” are actually within the Levee Right Of Way or on “Private Property”?

Right of way has been staked and is shown on the plans. 12/11/2009 7

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Have the property lines of private properties adjacent to the Levee been identified and compared to the Levee Right Of Way?

The levee ROW is a part of the adjacent property boundary 12/11/2009 7

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Who will be responsible for “resolution” of property line disputes that may occur between Property Owners and the Government, and how will the Contractor be compensated for delays to the project which may result from the occurrence of “property line disputes”?

All conflicts are being resolved by IBWC 12/11/2009 7

River Segment Upper Rio Grande Task Order: IBM09T0030 By: S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

Client: IBWC Date: 12/15/2009

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Concerning the “General Notes” on plan sheet

03.01 under Item 34 41 Construction Of Levee first paragraph states “Impervious material shall be “Impervious material shall be lean clay (CL). The PI shall be greater than 15 and less than 30, Liquid Limit shall not exceed 45, and gradation shall consist of the dry material passing the 3 inch sieve and 76% passing the #200 sieve”. “The clay material shall be rated as Grade 2 (non-dispersive in accordance with ASTM D6572 Crumb Test and either ND or ND2 as evaluated using ASTM 4647 (Pin Hole Test)”. The paragraph under Specification 35.41.00 of the Final Technical Specifications Part 2 Materials & Equipment Section 2.1 Materials A. Fill Materials states “The fill material shall have a maximum liquid limit of 75% and a minimum amount passing the #200 sieve of 75%. It appears that the two different specifications have been identified for the “Impervious Fill Material. Which is the correct required specification for the “Impervious Fill Material”?

The specification will be modified and issued as an addenda. 12/11/2009 7

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Plan sheets 6.02, 6.03, 6.04 and 6.05 showing Typical Sections. Each typical section shows a note “limits of prop top soil” and “limits of pay permanent seeding/fert./veg. watering to be paid under 31.92.01-31.92.02;” both of theses notes stop short of the complete grading area that will be disturbed (impacted) by construction, areas such as the toe drain construction, haul roads, construction access, etc. If any topsoil and seeding is required in these areas will this be paid under bid schedule line item 012 (35.41.03 Raise Levee Topsoil) and 007 (31.92.01 Seeding Perm)?

Yes. 12/11/2009 7

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In reference to the excavation required between the two surfaces “exist ground” and “bench excavation to be paid under 35.41.01”; can the bench excavation material be used as levee embankment fill material and placed back into the levee construction or will the “bench excavation” be required to be disposed of off-site?

The excavated material does not meet impervious clay lined material specifications. So it can not be used for levee embankment fill and it must be disposed of off-site.

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What is the “Measurement & Payment” description for bid item 010 Specification 35 41 01 Raise Levee (Bench Excavation)?

This is excavation of the existing levee to prepare it for adding the clay embankment. It will also include everything needed to dispose of the excess material offsite.

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River Segment Upper Rio Grande Task Order: IBM09T0030 By: S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

Client: IBWC Date: 12/15/2009

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Is the “Measurement & Payment” for this bid item payment for “cut only” with placement paid for under bid item 011 Embankment or is the payment for bid item 010 “cut to fill (including placement)”?

Once the material is cut it can not be used to fill other portions of the levee as fill material because it does not meet the fill embankment material specifications. Bid item 35 41 01 is as noted above for bench cutting and preparing the area for new material.

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Does the quantity of 543,378 CD for bid item 011 Specification 35 41 02 Raise Levee (Embankment) include the placement of the “Bench Excavation” quantity of 280,316 CD?

No. See responses to Items No. 10 , 11, and 12. 12/11/2009 7

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Is the quantity of 543,378 CD for bid item 011 Specification 35 41 02 Raise Levee (Embankment) a quantity representative of import fill “embankment” required to complete the levee construction?

Yes 12/11/2009 7

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Is the entire quantity of 543,378 CD identified in bid item 011 Specification 35 41 02 Raise Levee (Embankment) to be completely comprised of the specified “Impervious Fill Material”?

Yes 12/11/2009 7

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Specification 35 41 00 Construction Of Levee 3.4 Fill Operations H Random Fill Variation states “when varying compliance confirmed material types are placed within the embankment fill zone the fill shall be placed as a spectrum with the least pervious at the river-ward extent of the fill zone and the most pervious at the land-ward extent of the fill zone”. Please clarify the intent of this specification section as to the required embankment fill material?

This will be reissued as an addenda. 12/11/2009 7

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Is the levee embankment construction to be completely comprised of the specified “Impervious Fill Material”?

Yes. 12/11/2009 7

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Specification 35 41 00 Construction Of Levee 3.4 Fill Operations O. Cement Stabilized Backfill concerning this section of the technical specifications, please identify where Cement Stabilized Backfill is required for construction?

If no quantities are shown, this method is not being utilized. 12/11/2009 7

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Is Cement Stabilized Backfill for consideration as an alternative application for construction of the levee embankment?

No. 12/11/2009 7

River Segment Upper Rio Grande Task Order: IBM09T0030 By: S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

Client: IBWC Date: 12/15/2009

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The following locations along the entire project alignment interface and encroach on the New Mexico department Of Transportation, Dona Ana County, City Of Las Cruces, Texas Department Of Transportation and El Paso county right of ways...Have all temporary construction easements been acquired and “right of way” access permits been obtained from the New Mexico Department Of Transportation, Dona Ana County, City Of Las Cruces, Texas Department Of Transportation and El Paso County for construction in these areas?

The contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits for construction from the appropriate entities for work within their respective right-of-ways.

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Will the contractor be allowed access to the project site from the aforementioned interface points (State, County and Highway Right Of Ways)? Access points to the project site are delineated on the plans as the areas with construction exits. 12/11/2009 7

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Private Drives and Private Driveway Access interface and encroach on the Levee Right Of Way all along the project alignment. How will the Government restrict access to the Levee from the “Private Drive” access points and how will the Private Drives interface with the new Levee construction?

The levee are also being used as the primary access for adjacent landowners in some areas. Public roads leading to the levee will remain or be reconstructed. Several of the private driveways will be reconstructed to allow access.

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Plan sheet 13.02 shows three details for three types…