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International Boundary and Water Commission United States and Mexico United States Section

Technical Specifications Rectification of Rio Grande Fabens Levee Erosion Repair El Paso County, Texas

Solicitation

July 18, 2014

United States and Mexico United States Section Engineering Services Division El Paso, Texas

These specifications may be reprinted after Contract award using the awarded Contract number instead of the Solicitation number currently shown. The reprint may have all changes indicated incorporated.

Reissuance of the awarded Technical Specifications with the Contract number will proceed without an amendment or modification.

Reissuance with the Contract number will NOT result in a new date being displayed on the

Technical Specifications.

USIBWC Rectification of Rio Grande Project

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 00

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

REQUIREMENTS

Procurement and

Contracting

Requirements

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July 18, 2014 Project Title

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SPECIFICATION 00.01.01

PROJECT TITLE

00.01.01 Project Title 00.01.01-Project Title

The title of this project is as follows:

Rectification of Rio Grande

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July 18, 2014 Table of Contents Governing

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SPECIFICATION 00.01.10

TABLE OF CONTENTS GOVERNING

00.01.10 Table of Contents Governing 00.01.10-Table of Contents Governing

DIVISIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Division 00-Procurement and Contracting Requirements 00.01.01-Project Title 00.01.10-Table of Contents Governing 00.01.15-List of Contract Drawings 00.01.20-List of Submittals

00 31 19-Existing Condition Information 00 31 21-Survey Information

00.31.24-Environmental Information 00.31.26-Existing Hazardous Material Information 00.31.32-Geotechnical Data

00.31.43-Permit Application 00.31.50-Other Project Information

Division 01-General Requirements 01.11.00-Summary of Work 01.22.00-Measurement and Payment

01.29.00-Payment Procedures

01.31.00-Project Management and Coordination 01.32.00-Construction Progress Documentation 01.32.23-Project Data

01.33.00-Submittal Procedures 01.35.00-Safety

01.42.00-References 01.45.00-Quality Control 01.51.00-Temporary Utilities 01.52.13-Field Offices and Sheds

01.55.00-Vehicular Access and Parking 01.57.00-Temporary Controls for Work Areas 01.57.13-Temporary Environmental Controls 01.61.00-Common Product Requirements

01.74.19-Construction Waste Management and Disposal 01.77.19-Closeout Requirements 01.78.39-Project Record Documents

Division 02-Existing Conditions 02.01.00-Maintenance of Existing Conditions 02.21.00-Surveys

02.22.00-Existing Conditions Assessment

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Division 31-Earthwork 31.11.00-Preparing Right of Way

31.14.00-Remove / Stockpile Existing Materials 31.32.19-Geotextiles 31.37.00-Riprap

Division 32-Exterior Improvements 32.92.00.02-Vegetation for Erosion Control

Division 35-Waterway Construction 35.41.00-Construction of Levee

Technical Specification Tables

Table 1 - Index of Drawings

Table 2 - List of Submittals Table 3 - Filter Fabric Requirements

Table 4 - In-Place Protection Riprap Gradation Requirements

July 18, 2014 List of Contract Drawings

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SPECIFICATION 00.01.15

LIST OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS

00.01.15 List of Contract Drawings 00.01.15-List of Contract Drawings

The Contract drawings applicable to this Contract are titled:

An index of drawings is identified on the title sheet and includes the following:

Table 1 - Index of Drawings

SHEET NO. SHEET TITLE

26432-1 Title Sheet

26432-2 Plan View/Section Detail

1.1 ADDITIONAL OR REVISED DRAWINGS

A. Except as provided in these specifications for drawings to be furnished by Contractor, drawings will be supplemented by additional or revised general and detail drawings as necessary or desirable as work progresses.

B. Additional or revised general and detail drawings will show dimensions and details necessary for construction purposes more completely than are shown on these drawings for features of work.

C. Perform work in accordance with additional general and detail drawings or revisions at applicable prices bid in schedule for such work.

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July 18, 2014 List of Submittals

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SPECIFICATION 00.01.20

LIST OF SUBMITTALS

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PART 1 - GENERAL

For this Project, the requirements for submittals are identified in the Contract drawings and Technical

Specifications. The Contractor shall refer to each Technical Specification for a full description of applicable submittals and submittal requirements.

For this project, Table 2 provides a list of submittals. This list attempts to include all submittals, including submittals for optional work items, but may be missing items that are detailed in the

Technical Specifications. Contractors shall always refer to the Technical Specifications for submittal requirements.

Table 2 - List of Submittals

Contract Specification

Submittal

01.31.00 1.2.B.

01.32.00 1.4

Progress Schedule

01.32.00 1.5 Scheduler

01.33.00 1.6 Submittal Register

01.33.00 1.9 Record Drawings

01.35.00 1.4 Accident Prevention Plan

01.35.00 1.4 Activity Hazard Analysis

01.35.00 1.6 SSHO Qualifications

01.35.00 1.10 Confined Space Permit System

01.35.00 1.10 Confined Space Training Records

01.35.00 1.11 Crane Inspection

01.35.00 1.11 Crane Load Testing

01.35.00 1.11 Crane Operator Qualifications

01.35.001.12 CPR/First Aid Certifications

01.35.00 1.4.D. Material Safety Data Sheets

01.35.00 1.9 Trench Excavation Protection System and Plan

01.45.00 1.5 Quality Control Plan

01.45.00 1.7 CQCSM Qualifications

01.45.00 1.11 Daily Quality Control Reports

01.55.00 3.1.B. Traffic, Barricade and Signing Plan

01.55.00 3.2 Flaggers

01.57. 3.1 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

Resource Conservation Construction Plan

Biobased & Recycled Quantities and Dollar Values

01.57.20 1.3 Fugitive Dust Control Plan

01.57.20 1.3 Dust Control Records

Field Office, Stockpiles and Haul Routes

Environmental Compliance of all Project Specific Locations

Staging Areas

Field Engineer Qualifications

Survey Plan

Surveyor Resumes

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Contract Specification

Submittal

Survey Book Samples

Survey Data/Field Books

Survey Field Notes

Levee Survey Quality Control

02.01.00 1.9 Flood Protection Plan

02.01.00 1.11.A. Preconstruction Survey

02.01.00 1.11.B. Preconstruction Video and Photographs

02.01.00 1.12.A. Vibratory Control Plan

02.01.00 1.12.B. Preconstruction Condition Survey

02.01.00 1.12.B. Vibration Reports

02.01.00 3.1.A. Survey Verifications

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

The Contractor shall refer to Specification 01.33.00 for description and requirements of the

IBWC Form 146 and for information on Submittal Register.

1.2 SCHEDULE OF ASSEMBLIES AND MATERIALS

For this Project, the schedules of assemblies and material specifications are identified on the

Contract drawings and Technical Specifications.

July 18, 2014 Existing Condition Information

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SPECIFICATION 00 31 19

EXISTING CONDITION INFORMATION

00 31 19 Existing Condition Information 00 31 19-Existing Condition Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

Field assessment of existing conditions of the project levees were performed by the USIBWC.

The findings were included and available in a report, titled “Final Environmental Assessment and FONSI, Improvements to the Rio Grande Rectification Project in Hudspeth and El Paso

Counties, March 2009.” Geotechnical investigations were performed as noted in Specification

00.31.32.

1.1 EXISTING STRUCTURES

A. There are no existing structures within the area to be improved.

1.2 EXISTING UTILITIES

A. There are no visual utilities within the area to be improved. Contractor to verify.

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July 18, 2014 Survey Information

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SPECIFICATION 00 31 21

SURVEY INFORMATION

00 31 21 Survey Information 00 31 21-Survey Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

For these Contract drawings, surveying and data collection were performed as follows:

1.1 EXISTING INFORMATION

USIBWC has provided a marked area in the construction limits that designates the location of

Station 1823+00. Construction limits shall be as designated on the Contract drawings.

1.2 FIELD SURVEY

Field survey was performed in November/December 2009 by RODS Surveying, Inc, who developed and provided the following, which were used as the basis of design.

A. Survey Control

(1) The surveyor established horizontal and vertical controls based on Texas State Plane

Central North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83) in feet and North American

Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88) in feet, respectively.

(2) Coordinates and elevations of survey were based on existing Benchmarks in the area, which are summarized on the Plan Sheet identified as “Survey and Horizontal

Control”. Plan sheets available upon request but not required for this project.

B. Existing Survey Markers.

The surveyor surveyed and located all existing levee centerline station survey markers.

The station markers included all Point of Curvature (P.C.) which are identified as

Beginning of Curve (BC) and End of Curve (EC) on the Contract drawings. For this project, Contractor to work in between field markers installed in field by USIBWC.

Station 1823+00 is clearly identified on marking sprayed on Department of Homeland

Security metal fencing on landside of levee.

C. Right of Way (ROW).

The surveyor surveyed and located all existing ROW survey markers along both sides of the levees and verified against the ROW maps in Paragraph (1) above. The surveyor installed new ROW markers, witness posts and pipes, as needed per the USIBWC survey guidelines. For this project, Contractor to work in between specified field stationing marked out in field. Work shall be performed on riverside of levee and within

Government property.

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D. Existing Utility Survey.

(1) NOTE: IT IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY

LOCATIONS OF ALL EXISTING UTILITIES (SHOWN AND NOT SHOWN ON

THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS) PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.

(2) Additionally, attention is called to Specification 02.01.00 for additional requirements and guidelines for existing utility survey.

July 18, 2014 Environmental Information

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SPECIFICATION 00.31.24

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

00.31.24 Environmental Information 00.31.24-Environmental Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. The Project’s environmental assessment, titled "Final Environmental Assessment and

FONSI, Improvements to the Rio Grande Rectification Project in Hudspeth and El Paso

Counties, March 2009”, was prepared for USIBWC.

A Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) will be available for this project documenting any additional environmental considerations and project compliance under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

B. This documents list environmentally and culturally sensitive areas that need to be protected from any disturbances of construction activities. The environmentally and culturally sensitive areas that were identified on the document are identified below.

(1) Environmentally Sensitive Areas

a. Environmental Management Area as identified in the REC.

(2) Culturally Sensitive Areas

a. Environmental Management Area as identified in the REC.

(3) Biological Resources

a. Work should be schedule to occur outside of the bird breeding season whenever possible.

The breeding and nesting season is from March 1 through August 31. If work continues into the bird breeding season the areas proposed for disturbance will be surveyed in order to avoid the inadvertent destruction of nests and eggs

b. Project area should be surveyed for burrowing owls prior to project implementation. A constructed den is located at Station 1825+00. Refer to

Specification 00.31.50.

(4) Natural Resources

a. Equipment cannot be parked, staged, or used under large, mature trees. Keeping equipment away from the large, mature trees will prevent incidental damage to the tree and prevent compression of the root ball.

C. The Contractor shall review and comply with the requirements provided in the environmental documents. The documents are available for Contractor review at:

http://www.ibwc.gov/Organization/Environmental/reports_studies.html .

1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITIES.

A. Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 [16 USC 742f (a) (4)], [16 USC 742f(b)(1)] http://www.ibwc.gov/Organization/Environmental/reports_studies.html

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B. An Act Authorizing the Transfer of Certain Real Property for Wildlife, or other purposes

[16 USC 667b]

C. Clean Water Act

D. Clean Air Act

E. National Historic Preservation Act

F. Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act

G. Refuge Recreation Act, as amended [16 USC 460k-1], [16 USC 460k-2]

H. Migratory Bird Treaty Act [16 USC 703]

I. National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997

1.3 PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE

ENVIRONMENT.

A. If the Contractor initiates changes to the Contract and USIBWC approves the changes, the Contractor is responsible for obtaining clearances and coordinating with the appropriate regulatory agencies.

B. Culturally Sensitive Areas

(1) Cease all work immediately if a site, building, or location of historical, archeological, educational, or scientific interest is discovered within the right of way. The site, building, or location will be investigated and evaluated by USIBWC.

1.4 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS.

A. The Contractor is required to ensure that all Environmental Permits, Issues, and

Comments (EPIC), which are included within the Contract Documents are followed and implemented to ensure potential impacts are avoided.

July 18, 2014 Existing Hazardous Material Information

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SPECIFICATION 00.31.26

EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

00.31.26 Existing Hazardous Material Information 00.31.26-Existing Hazardous Material Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

Based on the environmental report, identified in Specification 00.31.24, there is no a hazardous material or waste storage, disposal sites, or spill sites, identified within the immediate Project area.

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July 18, 2014 Geotechnical Data

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SPECIFICATION 00.31.32

GEOTECHNICAL DATA

00.31.32 Geotechnical Data 00.31.32-Geotechnical Data

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Geotechnical analysis for this project was performed by Terracon Consultants, Inc. and summarized in their report entitled:

"Geotechnical Engineering Report, International Boundary and Water Commission, Upper Rio Grande Levee Evaluation, Fabens, Texas,” dated December 21, 2009.

The Contractor may request a copy of these geotechnical reports from the USIBWC.

B. Information for borings FEI-19, 20 and 21, located near the construction limits, can be found in the analysis by Terracon.

C. The data and report are not intended as a representation or warranty of continuity of conditions between soil borings nor of groundwater levels at dates and times other than date and time when measured. The USIBWC neither warrants or guarantees the results of any geotechnical or subsurface investigations as being representative of the site, beyond the actual location of the test specimen(s) nor assumes any responsibility for the manner in which this information may be used or the conclusions reached in utilizing the information contained in the Contract documents. Additional test borings and other exploratory operations may be made by Contractor subsequent to award of the Contract.

D. The Contractor shall consider all geotechnical information including geotechnical reports, bore logs, and site visits as a whole. The Contractor shall consider the limitations of any geotechnical tests performed including the auger size, bore hole spacing and location, consistency of bore hole data, as well as the frequency and results of testing. The

USIBWC will not be responsible for interpretations or conclusions drawn there by the

Contractor.

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July 18, 2014 Permit Application

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SPECIFICATION 00.31.43

PERMIT APPLICATION

00.31.43 Permit Application 00.31.43-Permit Application

PART 1 - GENERAL

Prior to the beginning of construction, the Contractor shall be responsible for researching, coordinating, obtaining, and paying all applicable fees for all permits required by Federal, state and local entities, including, but not limited to, a specific or general stormwater permit prepared in accordance with the requirements of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and

Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) General Permit TXR150000.

1.1 WORK IN WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES.

A. The USIBWC has determined that a Section 404 permit will not be required for work within the currently defined Temporary Construction Limits (TCL).

B. If Contractor-initiated changes in the construction method result in impacts to waters of the U.S., the Contractor shall have sole responsibility to obtain all required new or revised Section 404 permits and shall adhere to all agreements, mitigation plans, and standard best management practices required by these permits.

1.2 RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the proposed location of the project staging areas for compliance confirmation of the COR prior to installation of SWPP measures.

B. The Federal Government is not subject to local jurisdictions' building codes, nor is it required to obtain building permits from local jurisdictions for construction on real estate owned or controlled by the USIBWC. However, borrow pits and other offsite locations are subject to local regulations. The Contractor is responsible for researching and obtaining all necessary permits for offsite work.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and rights of entry for all work required under this Contract.

D. The Contractor will also be required to research the need for any other required permits, based on the information available from the Contract drawings and technical specifications prior to the beginning of construction. For the Work under this Contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and obtaining all permits required by

Federal, state and local entities, unless otherwise specified within the Contract Provisions and these technical specifications.

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E. The Contractor shall apply and pay for all required permits. The Government is not responsible for any existing or newly introduced permits required before, during and/or after construction.

F. The Contractor shall be responsible for and shall give and maintain any and all notices required by applicable regulations, laws, or permitting authorities pertaining to construction of this project.

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SPECIFICATION 00.31.50

OTHER PROJECT INFORMATION

00.31.50 Other Project Information 00.31.50-Other Project Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

Under a separate contract, burrowing owl dens were installed along the Fabens levee and contractor shall be aware of their existence and shall not disturb the dens. They are located outside the areas to be improved and at approximate Station Locations 1675+00, 1743+00, 1774+00, 1780+00, and 1825+00. Den at Station Location 1825+00 falls at the immediate downstream of this project limit.

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July 18, 2014 Division 01

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements Division 01

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July 18, 2014 Summary of Work

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SPECIFICATION 01.11.00

SUMMARY OF WORK

01.11.00 Summary of Work 01.11.00-Summary of Work

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Related Requirements

1.3 Measurement and Payment

1.4 Work Covered by the Contract Documents

1.5 Sequence of Work/Time for Completion of Work

1.6 Work Under Other Contracts

1.7 Labor and Staffing

1.8 Project Location

1.9 Security

1.10 Investigation of Site Conditions

1.11 Other Contractual Requirements

Part 2 - Products

2.1 Government Furnished Materials

2.2 Products to be Furnished by the Contractor

Part 3 - Execution

3.1 Submittals Required Prior to Mobilization

3.2 Use of Right-of-Way

3.3 Occupancy of Right-of-Way

3.4 Work Restrictions

3.5 Insurance

3.6 Department of Homeland Security

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1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Specification 00.31.43-Permit Application

B. Specification 01.57.13-Temporary Environmental Controls

C. Specification 32.92.00.02-Vegetation for Erosion Control

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this specification shall not be paid for directly, but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.

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1.4 WORK COVERED BY THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Identification.

The Project to be constructed under this Contract is identified as follows:

(1) Name of Project

"Rectification of Rio Grande-Fabens Levee Erosion Repair"

(2) Location of Project

El Paso County, Texas

B. General Description of Work.

(1) The Work for this project generally consists rehabilitation of six hundred and three

(603) lineal feet of levee segment within the Fabens Levee Reach Project in order to correct the erosion damage to the floodplain (riverside) levee slope.

(2) The major construction efforts include the following tasks:

a. Preparation of right of way.

b. Removal and replacement of eroded levee embankment.

c. Grading and fill material for eroded floodplain surfaces.

d. Installation of eighteen (18) inch rock riprap.

e. Installation of geotextile filter fabric.

f. Vegetation for erosion control on the side slope of the levee.

g. Finish grading.

(3) The final product shall be capable of or shall meet these requirements - Provide transition work to match existing adjacent 3:1 slope and embankment elevations both upstream and downstream, of area to be improved.

C. Utilities

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to identify all existing utilities within the project limits as well as coordinating any work associated with these utilities with the utility company.

D. Permits

Refer to Specification 00.31.43.

1.5 SEQUENCE OF WORK/TIME FOR COMPLETION OF WORK

A. The Work is to be performed as shown on the Contract Drawings.

B. After receipt of the Contract Notice to Proceed (NTP) the Contractor shall comply with all submittal requirements as covered under Division 01 General Requirements and obtain Government review of each submission.

(1) No construction may be started, with the exception of preparing the construction laydown and staging areas, until the Government reviews the

USIBWC Solicitation Page 01.11.00-3 required submittals and determines it satisfactory for purposes of beginning construction.

(2) The Government will not grant any time extension for any resubmittal required when, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the initial submission failed to meet the minimum quality requirements as set forth in the Contract.

(3) If the Government allows the Contractor to proceed with limited construction based on pending minor revisions to the reviewed submittals, no payment will be made for any in-place construction related to the pending revisions until they are completed, resubmitted and are satisfactory to the Government.

(4) No payment will be made for any in-place construction until all submittals required for that portion of the work and/or required prior to the start of construction have been made, reviewed, and are satisfactory to the Government.

C. Construction activity within the active flow channel of Rio Grande shall take place during non-irrigational season which usually starts at the beginning of October and finishes around the end of February. In addition, the Contractor shall be in close coordination with

USIBWC for any unexpected increases in flow discharges during the entire construction period.

(1) Low runoff years have significantly shorter irrigation seasons.

D. The Work under this Contract shall be completed within the timeframe specified in

Section F of the Contract Provisions.

1.6 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

No work is anticipated to be performed at the Project site under separate Contract with other

Contractors during the Contractor’s performance period.

1.7 LABOR AND STAFFING

A. Contractors are responsible for determining the appropriate staffing necessary to perform the Contract work. Contractors are also responsible for complying with the minimum wage and benefits requirements for each classification performing work on the Contract.

B. If a classification considered necessary by the Contractor for performance of the work is not listed on the applicable wage determination, the Contractor must initiate a request for approval of an additional classification along with the proposed wage and benefit rates for that classification.

C. The Contracting Officer will attach the appropriate Davis-Bacon wage determination to this Contract. The Contractor is responsible for all requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act.

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1.8 PROJECT LOCATION

A. The work is within the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water

Commission (USIBWC) Rectification of Rio Grande, in El Paso County, Texas .

B. The work is located completely within the United States, but is directly adjacent to the international border with Mexico.

1.9 SECURITY

A. Security is a major concern adjacent to the international boundary. The Contractor is responsible for securing the work site, equipment, and materials from vandalism and theft.

B. The project limits and levee is located between the international boundary and the

Department of Homeland (DHS) Security border fence and gate entrances. The

Contractor is required to clear access to project site through DHS

1.10 INVESTIGATION OF SITE CONDITIONS

A. The Contractor, as well as their subcontractors, is urged to visit the job site and to become fully aware as to the existing conditions affecting the work to be performed under the Contract documents.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all of its suppliers, manufactures and subcontractors have reviewed all applicable Contract documents relative to their work.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment and services not provided by the Contractor’s suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators and/or subcontractors but required for complete and operable facilities as described in the Contract documents.

1.11 OTHER CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Items mentioned in the Specifications and not shown on the Drawings, or shown on the

Drawings and not mentioned in the Specifications, shall be of like effect as if shown or mentioned in both.

B. The Contractor is required to report any ambiguities that exist within the terms of these

Contract documents to the Government.

C. In any case where these technical specifications conflict with the Federal Acquisition

Regulations (FAR), FAR requirements will take precedence. In any case where FAR requirements are more strict or impose a higher standard than these technical specifications, FAR requirements will take precedence.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. The Government will not provide any materials for this project.

2.2 PRODUCTS TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CONTRACTOR

A. The Contractor shall provide all labor, all equipment, and all other products required to execute the Project.

B. All materials provided by the Contractor for the Project shall be new or recycled, high grade, free from defects, meeting the specifications herein. The minimum quality of the

Work shall be in accordance with the specifications herein. The Contractor's Quality

Control System Manager will ensure compliance confirmation and the Contractor's testing company will ensure that materials, equipment and Work quality strictly adhere to the requirements of the Contract documents.

C. Materials, equipment and work quality not conforming to the requirements of these specifications shall be considered defective and will be subject to rejection. Defective

Work material, whether in place or not, or equipment shall be removed immediately from the site by the Contractor, at its expense, when so directed by the COR.

D. If the Contractor fails to replace any defective or damaged work, materials or equipment after receiving notice, the COR may cause such work or materials to be replaced by other forces. The replacement expense shall be deducted from the amount to be paid to the

Contractor. Defective equipment will not be allowed in the performance of any work.

E. Water for All Construction Activities.

(1) The water required for all construction activities including, but not limited to, dust control (Specification 01.57.13) and vegetation establishment (Specification

32.92.00.02), shall be considered as incidental and shall be provided from a metered source that is compliance confirmed by the USIBWC.

a. The Contractor shall submit weekly reports to the COR showing meter reading by day and total water used for the week.

(2) Water from the Rio Grande shall not be used by the Contractor at any time.

(3) Water use must be in accordance with Texas water law.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SUBMITTALS REQUIRED PRIOR TO MOBILIZATION

A. Specific specifications detail submittal requirements. The list below are the submittals required prior to full mobilization and starting construction activities.

(1) Progress Schedule (01.32.00)

(2) Submittal Register (01.33.00)

(3) Accident Prevention Plan and applicable AHAs (01.35.00)

(4) Contingency Evacuation Plan (01.35.00)

(5) Quality Control Plan & Certifications of Testing Personnel (01.45.00)

(6) Traffic Control (01.55.00)

(7) Staging Area/Haul Routes/Trailer Location/Storage (01.52.13 and 01.57.00)

(8) SWPP Plan (01.57.13)

(9) Flood Protection Plan (02.01.00)

(10) Preconstruction Survey (02.21.00)

(11) Video Tape of Existing Conditions (02.22.00)

(12) Vibration Control Plan (02.22.00)

(13) Plan of Operations (35.41.00)

B. Once these required submittals have been compliance confirmed by the COR, the

Contractor will be allowed to mobilize and begin work within USIBWC's right-of-way.

3.2 USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY

A. Contractor operations shall be confined to the USIBWC right-of-way. Portions of the site beyond areas on which the work is to be performed are not to be disturbed.

B. Roads serving the right-of-way, identified as such or not, owned by the USIBWC or CBP shall be clear and available to these agencies.

C. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to locate and/or verify the areas required for construction beyond the USIBWC right-of-way, identify the owners of the affected properties and acquire necessary easements, prior to commencement of construction, at no cost to the USIBWC.

D. On hauling routes and access to the levee, the Contractor shall provide and maintain continuous public vehicle access, with detour signs and flaggers if necessary throughout the project duration.

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3.3 OCCUPANCY OF RIGHT-OF-WAY

A. Partial Government Occupancy.

The Government may need to occupy the right-of-way during the entire construction period, with the exception of areas under construction. The Contractor shall cooperate with the Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate

Government access. The Contractor needs to maintain existing access to the facility, unless otherwise indicated in the construction drawings. The Contractor shall provide not less than seventy two (72) hour notice to the Government of construction activities that will affect any Government activities.

B. Government Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction.

The Government reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of the facility, before Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. Such placement of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

3.4 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Onsite Work Hours.

The Contractor’s attention is directed to the Contract Provisions.

B. Facility Office Hours.

(1) The working hours of the adjacent USIBWC facility, Zac Dominguez, located at

FM1088 adjacent to the Ft. Hancock-El Porvenir Port of Entry, in Fort Hancock, Hudspeth County, are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The

Contractor shall only work during these proposed hours.

(2) USIBWC facilities are closed during all Federal Holidays.

C. Port of Entry

(1) The port of entry at the Fabens-Caseta International Bridge is open from 6:00 a.m. to

9:00 p.m. If the Contractor requires to begin work prior to the port of entry opening or after closing, this must be coordinated with the DHS.

(2) Workers crossing through the port of entry need to have proper documentation for reentry to the United States.

D. Adjacent Irrigation Canal.

(1) The irrigation canal adjacent to the border security fence is owned by the El Paso

County Water Improvement District No. 1 (EPCWID). No work is to be performed on this canal. Any modifications proposed to facilitate equipment crossing shall be coordinated with the EPCWID and the COR.

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E. Cutting the Levee for Structure Improvements.

In some instances, the work may require cutting the levee. This Work may not be performed during periods of known heavy rains or flooding.

3.5 INSURANCE

A. When not required by the Contract clauses, the Contractor has the right to purchase coverage for property insurance, builder's risk insurance (including perils of wind, collapse, vandalism/malicious mischief, and theft, including theft of materials whether or not attached to any structure), and/or flood insurance or to be self-insured for these exposures.

B. The Contractor shall be held liable for all costs associated with losses, deductibles, and self-insurance for coverages not required by the Contract clauses.

(1) Loses shall include architects' and engineers' fees that may be necessary to provide plans and specifications for the repair and/or replacement of damaged property.

(2) Loses shall include appropriate supervision and quality control of all work for the repair and/or replacement of damaged property.

C. Any insurance policies purchased for work or property related to this Contract for coverages not required by the Contract clauses shall list the International Boundary and

Water Commission, United States Section, as an additional insured.

3.6 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

In any event the staff of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (also known as U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)) alerts and directs the Contractor to stop work in the field for any security reasons in the area, the Contractor shall consider this as top priority and fully cooperate with the directions of DHS at all times until the security alert is cleared by the DHS. In addition the Contractor shall contact and coordinate with the COR for any additional steps to be taken during and after the security alert from the DHS is cleared.

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SPECIFICATION 01.22.00

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01.22.00 Measurement and Payment 01.22.00-Measurement and Payment

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Related Requirements

1.3 Reference Standards

1.4 Submittals

1.5 General

1.6 Measurement Of Work Completed

1.7 Measurement of Quantities

1.8 Scope of Payment

1.9 Work To Be Done Without Direct Payment

1.10 Measurement and Payment for Changes in Work

1.11 List of Bid Items

1.12 Progress Payment (Lump Sum)

1.13 Inspection and Progress Payments Not a Waiver of Contract Provisions

1.14 Withholdings/Denial of Progress Payment Request

1.15 Nonpayment of Materials and/or Construction

1.16 Liquidated Damages for Delay

Part 2 - Products (Not Used) Part 3 - Execution (Not Used)

--End of Specification--

A. Specification 01.29.00-Payment Procedures

B. Specification 01.32.00-Construction Progress Documentation

C. Specification 01.33.00-Submittal Procedures

D. Specification 01.45.00-Quality Control

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

(1) FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity

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1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals shall be transmitted by the Contractor in accordance with the requirements of

Specification 01.33.00-Submittal Procedures. The Contractor Quality Control (CQC)

System Manager shall be responsible for certifying that all submittals are in compliance with the Contract requirements.

B. Required submittals in this Section include:

(1) Schedule of Values

1.5 GENERAL

A. This Specification includes specifications for measurement and payment as they apply to the Work, and includes provisions applicable to lump sum prices and unit prices, as indicated.

B. Measurement methods specified in the individual Specifications shall govern if they differ from methods specified in this Specification.

1.6 MEASUREMENT OF WORK COMPLETED

A. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to measure and/or compute work completed, subject to verification by the Government, under the terms of the Contract. In computing quantities, the length, area, solid contents, number, weight, time, or percentage as specified in the Contract or the Schedule of Values shall be used. The calculations shall be clear and concise, allowing verification by Government review.

(1) All data for final calculations for earthwork shall be verified by a licensed surveyor registered in the State of Texas.

(2) The Contractor shall submit all surveys, measurements, weigh tickets, bills of lading or other documents that verify the quantities completed during construction.

(3) Do not measure work outside the construction, design, or other adjusted or specified limits.

B. Estimated Quantities

(1) Any Estimated Quantities provided in the Bid Documents are for comparative bidding only. The Government does not express or imply that the actual amount of work or materials will correspond to the Estimated Quantities.

(2) The Contractor shall make no claim nor receive any compensation for anticipated profits, loss of profit, damages, or any extra payment due to any difference between the amount of work actually completed, or materials or equipment furnished, and the

Estimated Quantities, except as allowed via FAR 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated

Quantity if this clause is incorporated into the Contract.

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C. Unit Prices

(1) When any line item contains unit prices, the basis for measurement and payment will be described in the individual Specification for that item of work.

(2) When unit prices are based upon estimated quantities, the Contract may contain

FAR 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity.

D. Lump Sum

(1) If the Contract is based on a lump sum bid price, or contains one or more lump sum items for which progress payments are to be made, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a breakdown estimate covering each lump sum item to the COR for approval if progress payment(s) will be requested for the lump sum value.

(2) The breakdown estimate shall show the estimated value of each kind or item of work.

The sum of the lump sum items listed in the breakdown estimates shall equal the

Contract lump sum. Overhead and profit shall not be listed as separate items. This breakdown shall be referred to as the Schedule of Values. The Schedule of Values shall be consistent with the baseline progress schedule prepared by the Contractor in accordance with Specification 01.32.00-Construction Progress Documentation.

(3) The Schedule of Values shall be compliance confirmed by the COR before any progress payments are prepared. An unbalanced Schedule of Values providing for overpayment to the Contractor for items of work to be performed first will not be compliance confirmed but shall be revised by the Contractor and resubmitted until acceptable to the COR. If requested by the Government, the Contractor shall furnish full copies of Subcontracts showing actual costs.

E. Payment for Mobilization

Mobilization shall consist of preparatory work and operations, including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the site; for the establishment of all offices, buildings, and other facilities necessary for the Work; and for all other work and operations which must be performed, or costs incurred, prior to beginning the Work. Bond costs as well as setting up a field office and staging area are mobilization costs. Purchase of equipment is not considered a mobilization cost.

(1) Full compensation for mobilization shall be included in the Contract Lump Sum price paid for the various items of work, and no additional compensation will be paid.

(2) Mobilization will be measured by the lump sum as the work progresses.

a. Final payment of mobilization will not be made until substantial completion has been achieved, the Contractor has completely demobilized, and the site has passed final inspection as outlined in Specification 01.45.00.

b. Bid and payment bonds shall be paid under mobilization upon presentation of paid invoices for said bonds.

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(3) The Government will not pay additional mobilization compensation for work under a

Contract Modification unless the Contractor is specifically instructed to demobilized by the CO.

1.7 MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES

A. Lump sum items are not measured by quantity but by percentage of work completed for progress payments. The Contractor shall determine how the percentage of work completed is determine in the submission of the Schedule of Values.

(1) Final Measurement for Lump Sum

Lump sum measurement will be for the entire item, unit of work, structure, or combination thereof, as specified and as indicated in the Bid Schedule.

(2) Unless otherwise indicated in these specifications, measurements for unit priced quantities shall be performed by the following methods.

a. Measurement by Weight

Weight shall be measured on certified scale.

b. Measurement by Volume

1. Stockpiles - Measured by cubic dimension using mean length, width, and height or thickness or measured by three dimensional volume computation from surveyed topography.

2. Excavation and Embankment Materials - Measured by cubic dimension using average end area method based upon surveyed cross sections.

c. Measurement by Area

Measured by square dimension using mean length and width or radius or by actual surveyed area.

d. Linear Measurement

Measured by linear dimension, at item centerline or mean chord, or by actual surveyed length.

e. Other

Items measured by weight, volume, area, or linear means or combination, as appropriate, as completed item or unit of the Work.

f. Measurement by Each

Measured by each instance or item provided.

B. Common Units

(1) Weight shall be measured in US pounds or tons, as appropriate.

(2) Length shall be measured in feet or stations (100 feet), as appropriate.

(3) Height or elevation shall be measured in feet.

(4) Volume shall be measured in cubic yards unless a liquid is being measured then gallons or acre-feet shall be used, as appropriate.

(5) Area shall be measured in square yards or acres, as appropriate.

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1.8 SCOPE OF PAYMENT

A. Compensation under the terms of the Contract shall be full payment for the Work, including loss or damage arising from the nature of the Work, action of the elements, or unforeseen difficulties encountered during the prosecution of the Work until its final acceptance, and all risks connected with the prosecution of the Work.

B. The compensation constitutes all of the payment for the completion of the work described within the Contract documents, construction drawings and specifications herein. No direct or separate payment will be made for providing miscellaneous temporary or accessory works, services, Contractor’s field office, layout surveys, legal descriptions, monumentation, sanitary requirements, testing, safety, approval and record drawings, water supplies, power, maintaining traffic, removal of waste, security, bonds, insurance, transportation, permits, or any other requirements of the Contract documents.

Compensation for all such services, materials, and labor shall be included in the price bid for each item in the project.

C. The compensation will be deemed to include an amount considered by Contractor to be adequate to cover Contractor’s overhead and profit for the bid item.

1.9 WORK TO BE DONE WITHOUT DIRECT PAYMENT

A. Compensation for any portion of the Work not specifically identified in the Schedule of

Values or Bid Schedule is understood to be included in the price for other items, unless specified in these specifications as extra or optional work.

B. No additional compensation is allowed for additional shifts or premium pay necessary to ensure that the Work is completed within the time limits specified in the Contract.

1.10 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT FOR CHANGES IN WORK

Measurement and payment to the Contractor for extra work directed and incorporated by

Contract modifications, performed by the Contractor and compliance confirmed by the

Government, will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Contract.

1.11 LIST OF BID ITEMS

A. This Contract is based on the overall Project Lump Sum price bid. No individual bid item is identified under this Bid Item. The Project Lump Sum Bid Price is identified in Section

B of the Contract Provisions.

B. The Contractor shall include all work related costs within its bid unit prices even if not specifically listed in the bidding schedule.

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1.12 PROGRESS PAYMENT (LUMP SUM)

The Schedule of Values shall be used to prepare a Progress Payment (Specification 01.29.00) request for the items, or portions of items, of the Work completed during the monthly progress period.

A. Progress Payments will be based on the Schedule of Values prepared by the Contractor and compliance confirmed by the Government prior to acceptance of the first Progress

Payment request. The Schedule of Values shall be used to prepare a Progress Payment request for the items, or portions of items, of the Work completed during the monthly progress period.

B. The Schedule of Values shall be consistent with the baseline progress schedule prepared by the Contractor in accordance with Specification 01.32.00 Construction Progress

Documentation.

(1) It is recommended that the Contractor separate project overhead (including general and administrative costs) into a separate line in their schedule of values.

(2) Profit, bond, escrow, or other across the board markups should be applied to each line in the Schedule of Values uniformly.

C. As the construction activity progresses, the Contractor will be paid the value based on the percentage associated with the activity in the Schedule of Values. The Contractor’s profit and overhead cost shall be distributed among cost-loaded items.

D. No Progress Payment will be made when, in the judgment of the Government, the Work is not proceeding in accordance with the provisions of the Contract.

E. The payment of a Progress Payment, or the acceptance thereof by the Contractor, does not constitute acceptance of any portion of the Work and does not reduce the Contractor’s liability to replace unsatisfactory work, material, or equipment. An inadvertence or error in a compliance confirmed Progress Payment request will not release the Contractor or the Contractor's surety from damages arising from the work covered by the compliance confirmed payment request or from enforcement of every provision of the Contract. The

Government has the right to correct any error made in any Progress Payment.

1.13 INSPECTION AND PROGRESS PAYMENTS NOT A WAIVER OF CONTRACT

PROVISIONS

A. No inspection, order, measurement, approval modification, payment, acceptance of work or material (including, but not limited to, acceptance of the entire Work), time extension, or possession of the Work or any part thereof shall be a waiver of any of the terms and conditions of the Contract, the powers reserved by the Government, or any right of the

Government to damages or to reject the Work in whole or part.

B. No breach of this Contract shall be construed a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.

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C. All remedies provided in the Contract shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies that may exist at law or in equity.

1.14 WITHHOLDINGS/DENIAL OF PROGRESS PAYMENT REQUEST

A. The Government may deny a Progress Payment request and/or withhold money from any

Progress Payment to:

(1) Cover any unpaid claims filed.

(2) Protect the Government's interest.

(3) Pay any fines levied against the Work by the Government or other entities.

B. The Government may also deny a Progress Payment request and/or withhold money, or modify any previous Progress Payment, as necessary to protect the Government from loss due to or affecting enforcement of:

(1) Defective work not remedied.

(2) Stop notices filed.

(3) Failure of the Contractor to make payments properly to Subcontractors for labor, materials, or equipment.

(4) Evidence…