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

Technical Specifications Rio Grande Canalization Project Replacement of American Canal Lining-Upper Reach El Paso, Texas

Solicitation IBM16B0003

September 6, 2016

United States and Mexico United States Section Engineering Services Division

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Changes made to these specifications since the August 18, 2016 version include:

Table 2 - CLIN 001 Schedule of Values

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September 6, 2016 Project Title

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SECTION 00.01.01

PROJECT TITLE

00.01.01 Project Title 00.01.01-Project Title

The title of this project is as follows:

Rio Grande Canalization Project

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September 6, 2016 Table of Contents Governing

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SECTION 00.01.10

TABLE OF CONTENTS GOVERNING

00.01.10 Table of Contents Governing 00.01.10-Table of Contents Governing

DIVISIONS AND SECTIONS

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 00.31.19-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

00.73.63-Security Requirements

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

01.29.00-Payment Procedures 01.29.15-Certified Payroll

01.31.00-Project Coordination 01.31.75-Code of Business Ethics 01.32.16-Construction Progress Schedule

01.32.33-Photographic Documentation 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

01.78.23-Operations and Maintenance Data 01.78.39-Project Record Documents 01.78.99-Project Data 01.86.26-Reliability Centered Acceptance for Electrical Systems

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Division 02-Existing Conditions 02.02.00-Existing Conditions & Facilities

02.21.00-Surveys 02.41.00-Demolition 02.43.13-Structure Relocation

Division 03-Concrete 03.11.13-Concrete Forming

03.15.00-Concrete Accessories 03.15.13-Waterstops

03.15.16-Concrete Joints 03.20.00-Reinforcing Steel 03.31.00-Cast-in-Place Concrete 03.35.00-Concrete Finishing

03.39.00-Concrete Curing 03.41.00-Precast Concrete

Division 05-Metal 05.05.23-Welding 05.38.20-Pedestrian Bridge

05.50.14-Structural Metal Fabrication 05.51.33-Ladders

05.52.13-Handrails 05.53.00-Metal Gratings

Division 09-Finishes 09.90.00-Paints and Coatings 09.97.13-Galvanizing

Division 26-Electrical 26.01.00-Basic Electrical Material and Methods

26.05.00-Common Work Results for Electrical 26.05.19-Insulated Wire and Cable 26.05.71-Low Voltage Overcurrent Protective Devices

Division 31-Earthwork 31.05.13-Geological Materials for Earthwork 31.05.19-Geotextile for Earthwork 31.23.00-Excavation

31.23.19-Dewatering 31.23.23.23-Flowable Backfill 31.24.10-Fill 31.81.00-Proof Rolling

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Division 32-Exterior Improvements 32.11.23-Crushed Aggregate Base

32.15.00-Aggregate Road Surfacing 32.31.13-Chain Link Security Fence and Gates 32.31.13.13-Chain Link Fence

Division 33-Utilities 33.05.16-Utility Structure

33.40.00-Storm Drainage Utilities 33.41.00-High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe

Division 34-Transportation 34.71.13-Vehicle Guardrails

Division 35-Waterway Construction 35.20.13.26-Trashracks

35.20.17-Flap Gates/Check Valves 35.42.37-Riprap

35.59.23-Barrier Floats and Safety Cable

Technical Specification Tables

Table 1 - Index of Drawings

Table 2 - CLIN 001 Schedule of Values Table 3 - CLIN 003 Schedule of Values

Table 4 - Quality Control Testing Table 5 - Permitted Surface Irregularities Table 6 - Epoxy / Adhesive Requirements

Table 7 - Non-Shrink Grout Requirements Table 8 - Expandable Waterstop Requirements

Table 9 - PVC Waterstop Requirements Table 10 - TPE-R Waterstop Requirements Table 11 - Sealing Compound Chemical Composition

Table 12 - Minimum Concrete Cover Variation

Table 13 - Minimum Concrete Strength Table 14 - Maximum Water-Cement Ratio Table 15 - Deviations and Tolerances from Specified Lines, Grades, and Dimensions

Table 16 - Acceptance Criteria for Questionable Water Supplies Table 17 - Chemical Limits for Mix Water Table 18 - Coarse Aggregate Gradation Chart Table 19 - Fine Aggregate Gradation Chart Table 20 - Standard Deviation Modification Factor

Table 21 - Overdesign to Meet Compressive Strength Requirements (1) Table 22 - Overdesign to Meet Compressive Strength Requirements (2)

Table 23 - Air Entrainment

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Table 24 - Duration of Curing Table 25 - Galvanizing Standards

Table 26 - Wiring Color Code Table 27 - Jackets-General Use Table 28 - Jackets-Accessible Use Only, 2,000 Volts or Less Table 29 - Allowable Metal Concentrations for Clean Fill Table 30 - Geotextile Requirements

Table 31 - EPWU Discharge Limits Table 32 - Gradation for Structural Fill Table 33 - TxDOT Flex Base Requirements

Table 34 - Gradation for Gravel Table 35 - Gradation for Gravel (assumed) Table 36 - Gradation for Size 8 Gravel

Table 37 - Gradation of Crushed Aggregate Base Table 38 - Aggregate Road Surface Requirements

Table 39 - Riprap Gradation Requirements3

Technical Specification Figures

Figure 1 - Pedestrian Bridge Looking West

Figure 2 - Pedestrian Bridge Looking East Figure 3 - Metal Gaging Hut

Figure 4 - Fabrication Tolerances for Bars Figure 5 - Miscellaneous Qualification: Fillet Weld Break Specimen Figure 6 - Miscellaneous Qualification: Method of Rupturing Specimen

Figure 7 - Access Barrier Figure 8 - Example of Void Behind Existing Concrete Lining

Figure 9 - Example of Void Behind Existing Concrete Lining Figure 10 - Example of Void Behind Existing Concrete Lining file:///C:/00_Work/IBM16B0003%20Am%20Canal%20Upper/20-Design%20Data/Specifications/Upper%20Specs%2020160906.docm%23_Toc460921730 file:///C:/00_Work/IBM16B0003%20Am%20Canal%20Upper/20-Design%20Data/Specifications/Upper%20Specs%2020160906.docm%23_Toc460921731 file:///C:/00_Work/IBM16B0003%20Am%20Canal%20Upper/20-Design%20Data/Specifications/Upper%20Specs%2020160906.docm%23_Toc460921732

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SECTION 00.01.15

LIST OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS

00.01.15 List of Contract Drawings 00.01.15-List of Contract Drawings

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Measurement and Payment

1.3 Drawing Titles

1.4 Drawing Index

1.5 Additional or Revised Drawings

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

Part 3 - Execution (Not Used) --End of Section--

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.3 DRAWING TITLES

A. The Contract Drawings applicable to this Contract are titled:

Replacement of American Canal Lining-Upper Reach

El Paso, Texas

1.4 DRAWING INDEX

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

Table 1 - Index of Drawings

SHEET NO. SHEET TITLE

GI-1001 Cover Sheet

GI-1002 Index of Sheets

GI-1003 Project Location and Vicinity Map

GI-1004 Abbreviations and Legend

GI-1005 Project Key Map

GC-1051 Estimate of Quantities

GC-1052 Breakdown of Quantities

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SHEET NO. SHEET TITLE

GC-1101 General Notes

VF-1251 Utility Disposition Table

VF-1252 & VF-1253 Utility Management Plan

BL-1301 Soil Boring Locations and Data

BL-1302 Soil Borings Key to Terms and Symbols

BL-1351 TO BL-1354 Soil Borings

CD-1401 TO CD-1402 Demolition Plan

CS-1451 Benchmark Locations and Data Plan and Table

CS-1452 TO CS-1454 Project Alignment

CF-1501 TO CF-1503 Plan and Profile

CF-1504 Access Ramp Plan and Profile

CF-1505 Plan View of Soil Remediation Extents

CF-1506 Final Grading Topography

CF-1551 & CF-1554 Typical Sections

CF-1601 TO CF-1611 Cross Sections

CG-1701 TO CG-1704 Storm Drain Line Plan and Profile

CG-1751 TO CG-1753 Drainage Misc Details

CG-1754 & CG-1755 Safety Ladder and Cable Details

CG-1756 Storm Drainage Trash Rack Details

CG-1757 TO CG-1760 Drainage Standard Details

CG-1761 Guardrail Details

CG-1762 Electrical Details

CG-1801 Replogle Flume Plan and Profile

CG-1802 Replogle Flume Details

CG-1803 Replogle Flume Water Measurement Area

CG-1901 Chain Link Security Fence Details

CG-1902 Chain Link Security Fence Gate Details

CG-1903 Chain Link Fence Details

CG-1904 Fence Layout

SS-1001 General Notes

SS-1002 Concrete Channel Reinforcing Details

SS-1003 Transition to U-Wall Channel Plan Sta 10+90 to Sta 11+40

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SS-1004 Transition to U-Wall Channel Profile Sta 10+90 to Sta 11+40

SS-1005 Conduit at Transition Sections

SS-1006 Concrete U-Wall Channel Reinforcing Details

SS-1007 Bridge Plan

SS-1008 Concrete Channel Connection at Existing Structure Sta 0+66.47

SS-1009 Replogle Flume Plan & Elevation

SS-1010 Replogle Flume Cross Sections

SS-1011 Concrete U-Wall Connection to Existing Box

SS-1012 Bridge Reinforcing Details

SS-1013 Misc Joint Details

SS-1014 HDPE Pipe Connection Details

SS-1015 Weep Hole Details

SS-1016 Handrail Details

SS-1017 Trash Rack Details

SS-1018 Bridge Joint Details

1.5 ADDITIONAL OR REVISED DRAWINGS

A. Except as provided in these specifications for drawings to be furnished by Contractor, Contract 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 Contract

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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SECTION 00.31.19

EXISTING CONDITION INFORMATION

00.31.19 Existing Condition Information 00.31.19-Existing Condition Information

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 General

1.5 Existing Conditions

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

Part 3 - Execution (Not Used) --End of Section--

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 00.31.32-Geotechnical Data

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.4 GENERAL

A. The existing condition of the American Canal has been evaluated by the Government, and is included in a report entitled “Conceptual Design Report: American Canal Lining

Replacement,” by Montgomery Watson Harza, Inc. (MWH) dated 7, 2002. The applicable sections of this report are available to the Contractor for the purposes of understanding the existing condition of the canal within the project limits of this

Contract.

B. Field assessment of existing conditions within the project limits was performed by URS.

The findings were and available in a report, titled “Replacement of American Canal

Lining, El Paso County, Texas, 100% Design Documentation Report," dated July 12

2016.

C. Geotechnical investigations were performed as noted in Section 00.31.32.

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1.5 EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. USIBWC Contract IBM13C0004 removed, tested, and replaced contaminated soil at

American Dam Field Office, including along American Canal.

1. Under this Contract, soil was excavated down two (2) feet and then tested for arsenic, lead, and cadmium. If the levels of arsenic exceeded 24 mg/kg, if the levels of lead exceeded 500 mg/kg, or if the cadmium exceeded 52 mg/kg, then an additional foot of soil was excavated and the exposed soil was retested. If that test showed any exceedances, the soil was excavated another foot although no further testing was performed.

B. The record drawings, construction specifications, testing grids, and test results for

IBM13C0004 are available to the Contractor for the purposes of understanding the existing conditions of the project area.

C. Additional information about the possible contaminated soils at the site are located in

Section 00.31.26.

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SECTION 00.31.21

SURVEY INFORMATION

00.31.21 Survey Information 00.31.21-Survey Information

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 Field Survey

1.5 Survey Control

1.6 Right of Way (ROW)

1.7 Existing Utility Survey

1.8 Geotechnical Borings Survey

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

Part 3 - Execution (Not Used) --End of Section--

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 00.31.19-Existing Condition Information

B. Section 02.02.00-Existing Conditions & Facilities

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.4 FIELD SURVEY

Topographic survey prepared by Bohannan Huston, Inc. (BHI) using photogrammetric methods from 1:3,600 nominal scale, vertical aerial photography exposed on November 13, 2010 at a nominal flight height of 1,800 feet above mean terrain.

1.5 SURVEY CONTROL

A. Control was performed in November 2010 by BHI, who developed and provided points at the site to establish horizontal and vertical control.

B. The surveyor established horizontal and vertical controls based on local ground modified from 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.

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C. Control sheets were developed for each control point set, signed and sealed by a Texas

Registered Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS). The control sheet includes a drawing of the control point with a description of the control point, x, y, and z coordinates and the coordinate system.

D. Survey control information is included in the report entitled "Control Survey Report for

Paisano PH II Reach Control, State of Texas," prepared by BHI dated December 10, 2010 and revised April 26, 2011 with added Memorandum dated October 2, 2013. This report is included as Appendix E in the Design Documentation Report referenced in

Section 00.31.19.

1.6 RIGHT OF WAY (ROW)

The surveyor recovered and staked ROW points from available ROW maps supplied by the

Government. This ROW information is shown on the Plan and Profile sheets of the Contract

Drawings. Not all ROW points were recovered or staked in the field.

1.7 EXISTING UTILITY SURVEY

A. A Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) survey was performed by Cobb, Fendley &

Associates, Inc. in February, 2012. The information is shown on the Utility Management

Plan sheets of the Contract Drawings.

1. NOTE: It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify locations of all existing utilities

(shown and not shown) prior to construction.

2. Additionally, attention is called to Sections

3. 02.02.00 for additional requirements and guidelines for existing utility survey.

1.8 GEOTECHNICAL BORINGS SURVEY

BHI obtained x and y coordinates and elevations of geotechnical boring locations performed for this project.

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SECTION 00.31.24

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

00.31.24 Environmental Information 00.31.24-Environmental Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Related Requirements

1.3 Reference Standards

1.4 Measurement and Payment

1.5 General

1.6 Preservation of Cultural and Natural Resources and the Environment

1.7 Other Considerations

1.8 Use of Geologic Materials on a Federally Funded Project

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

Part 3 - Execution (Not Used) --End of Section--

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01.57.13-Temporary Environmental Controls

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. United States Code (USC)

1. Clean Air Act, 42 USC §7401 et seq.

2. Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 USC §1251 et seq.

3. Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, 16 USC §742a 742j

4. Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), 16 USC §§703 - 712

5. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 42 USC §§4321-4347

6. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), 16 USC §470 et seq.

7. National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, 16 USC §668dd

8. Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 USC §3001

et. seq.

9. Refuge Recreation Act, 16 USC §§460k - 460k-4

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1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.5 GENERAL

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

Replacement of the Old American Canal Located in El Paso, Texas," dated December 6, 2001, was prepared for USIBWC by ENCON International, Inc.

B. The Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was published in the Federal Register on

March 7, 2002. It can be downloaded at: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2002-03-

07/pdf/02-5395.pdf

C. A historical analysis of the American Canal is presented in "Controlling Water on the

Border: the American Canal System, International Boundary and Water Commission, El

Paso, Texas" by Neal W. Ackerly, dated November 1999. An addendum was provided to this report in August 2000 by Parsons Engineering Science, Inc. and was entitled

"Supplemental Report - Controlling Water on the Border: the American Canal System, International Boundary and Water Commission, El Paso, Texas."

D. These 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. Culturally Sensitive Areas

Properties adjacent to this construction area are recognized as historically significant.

2. Biological Resources

Work should be schedule to occur outside of the bird breeding season whenever possible. Migratory birds may be present within the project area; birds, nests, and eggs are to be protected and avoided during construction. The breeding and nesting season is identified in Section 01.57.13. If work continues into the bird breeding/nesting season the areas proposed for disturbance shall be surveyed in order to avoid the inadvertent destruction of nests and eggs.

3. Natural Resources

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.

1.6 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.

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2002-03-07/pdf/02-5395.pdf http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2002-03-07/pdf/02-5395.pdf

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B. Culturally Sensitive Areas

If a site, building, or location of historical, archeological, educational, or scientific interest is discovered within the right of way, cease all work immediately, secure the site from further disturbance and possible vandalism, and notify USIBWC. The site, building, or location will be investigated and evaluated by USIBWC.

1.7 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

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.

1.8 USE OF GEOLOGIC MATERIALS ON A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECT

A. To ensure preservation of historical and archaeological data, when the Contractor, the

Construction Contractor, or any subcontractor proposes to use a borrow pit/source/quarry for soil, rock, or gravel, the source must first be compliance confirmed by the COR to ensure compliance with Section 106 of NEPA (36 CFR 800).

B. Submit a map showing the location of proposed sites to the COR at least forty five (45) days in advance of use.

C. Take no action to use or alter the proposed location until written approval for site use is received from the COR.

D. If the quarry or borrow site already provides materials for NMDOT, TxDOT, USACE, or other governmental agency, a copy of the environmental approvals from said agencies may be provided to the COR.

E. Include permission for Government access to any geological source locations.

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September 6, 2016 Existing Hazardous Material Information

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SECTION 00.31.26

EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

00.31.26 Existing Hazardous Material Information 00.31.26-Existing Hazardous Material Information

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 ASARCO Information

1.5 Technical Publications

1.6 Additional Information

Part 2 - Products (Not Used) Part 3 - Execution (Not Used) --End of Section--

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 00.31.24-Environmental Information

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.4 ASARCO INFORMATION

A. Portions of the American Canal are immediately adjacent to the ASARCO (American

Smelting and Refining Company) and USIBWC’s property has been contaminated by metals such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, and selenium, which have migrated from the

Smelter. The dangers of lead and arsenic contamination in soils and groundwater are well-known, and the contamination in the El Paso area is well documented.

B. ASARCO executed a State Enforcement Order with the Texas Commission on

Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in 1996 relating to the ASARCO Smelter, but has still not implemented corrective actions to eliminate the offsite migration of metals from the

ASARCO property. Continued contamination from the ASARCO property has required

USIBWC to address the dangers of lead and arsenic in carrying out its responsibilities at the American Dam and adjacent areas.

C. Personnel working in the area shall be advised to utilize personal protective equipment and implement dust suppression techniques, such as soil wetting. It is prudent that the

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Contractor refers to Occupation Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations for specific guidelines on how to reduce work-related exposure to potential contaminated soils, specifically the OSHA Lead in Construction Rule (29 CFR 1926.62).

D. ASARCO maintains a website devoted to the remediation of the El Paso site. The address is: http://www.recastingthesmelter.com/ .

1.5 TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS

A. The following reports address soil contamination near or within the project area:

1. "Technical Memorandum: Environmental Issues and Concerns, Conceptual Design

Study of Replacement Canal Lining, American Canal, American Dam to International

Dam" by MWH dated October 15, 2001.

2. "Conceptual Design Report: American Canal Lining Replacement Study" by MWH dated June 7, 2002.

3. "A Study on the Source of Anomalous Lead and Arsenic Concentrations in Soils from the El Paso Community, El Paso, Texas" by Dr. John W. Drexler, dated June 5, 2003.

B. The environmental reports identified in Specification 00.31.24 also discuss hazardous material within the immediate project area.

1.6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A. Contractors may locate additional information about possible contamination on or near the project site at these locations:

1. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

a. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/sites/asarco/asarco

b. http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/sites/asarco/downloads

2. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) http://www2.epa.gov/enforcement/case-summary-asarco-2009-bankruptcy-settlement

B. The record drawings, construction specifications, testing grids, and test results are available to the Contractor from USIBWC Contract IBM13C0004.

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http://www.recastingthesmelter.com/ http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/sites/asarco/asarco http://www.tceq.texas.gov/remediation/sites/asarco/downloads http://www2.epa.gov/enforcement/case-summary-asarco-2009-bankruptcy-settlement

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SECTION 00.31.32

GEOTECHNICAL DATA

00.31.32 Geotechnical Data 00.31.32-Geotechnical Data

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Measurement and Payment

1.3 Geotechnical Reports

Part 2 - Products (Not Used) Part 3 - Execution (Not Used) --End of Section--

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.3 GEOTECHNICAL REPORTS

A. No geotechnical analysis was specifically performed for this project.

1. Geotechnical investigations are summarized in the "Final Design Documentation

Report" by URS Group, Inc., dated July 2015.

2. A geotechnical analysis was performed adjacent to this area by Raba-Kistner

Consultants, Inc and summarized in their report entitled "Feasibility Study and

Conceptual Design for Paisano Reach (Phase II), Geotechnical Memorandum," dated

April 14, 2011.

B. The purpose of Raba-Kistner's Paisano geotechnical study was to drill borings along the existing and/or proposed alignment of the levee, to perform laboratory testing to classify and characterize subsurface conditions, and to prepare a Technical Memorandum presenting the geotechnical analyses for the conceptual design of the subject levee reach in general accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) documents EM

1110-2-1913 Design and Construction of Levees and EM 1110-2-2502 Retaining and

Flood Walls, as applicable, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Requirements for Mapping Levees (44 CFR 65.10) as they pertain to geotechnical evaluations of levees.

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

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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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SECTION 00.31.43

PERMIT APPLICATION

00.31.43 Permit Application 00.31.43-Permit Application

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Reference Standards

1.3 Measurement and Payment

1.4 General

1.5 Work in Waters of the United States

1.6 Responsibilities

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1.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

1. Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES)

2. TPDES Construction General Permit TXR150000

B. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

1. Section 404 of Clean Water Act, 33 USC §1251 et seq.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.4 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.

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1.5 WORK IN WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES

A. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has determined that a Section 404 permit will not be required for work within the currently defined Temporary Construction Limits

(TCL).

B. The Contractor must adhere to all agreements, mitigation plans, and standard best management practices.

C. If Contractor initiated changes in the construction method result in impacts to waters of the US, the Contractor shall have sole responsibility to obtain all required new or revised

Section 404 permit and shall adhere to all agreements, mitigation plans, and standard best management practices required by these permits.

1.6 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 stormwater pollution prevention (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.

1. The construction site is located in Texas, but due to its proximity to the State of New

Mexico, the Contractor is reminded that any borrow areas, disposal, or hauling within

New Mexico shall be in compliance with the laws of that state.

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.

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.

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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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September 6, 2016 Security Requirements

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SECTION 00.73.63

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

00.73.63 Security Requirements 00.73.63-Security Requirements

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Measurement and Payment

1.3 General

1.4 Security

1.5 Insurance

1.6 Department of Homeland Security

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1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.3 GENERAL

The project site may be exposed to vandalism and theft. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing adequate security of the project site in order to prevent vandalism and theft.

1.4 SECURITY

A. The Contractor is responsible for securing the worksite, equipment, and materials from vandalism and theft.

B. The Contractor shall implement a security program that:

1. Protects the work, the existing premises, and the Government’s operations from theft, vandalism and unauthorized entry.

2. Initiates a security program in coordination with Government’s existing security system at mobilization.

3. Maintains the security program throughout construction duration until Contract

Closeout.

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C. The Contractor shall implement entry control to the work area that:

1. Restricts entry of non-Government persons and vehicles into the work area and existing facilities, unless otherwise compliance confirmed by the Government.

2. Allows entry only to authorized persons with proper identification.

D. The Government shall not be responsible for the security of any items within the work area and associated PSLs.

1.5 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. Losses shall include architects' and engineers' fees that may be necessary to provide drawings and specifications for the repair and/or replacement of damaged property.

2. Losses 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.

1.6 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

A. 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 any field crews to stop work in 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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September 6, 2016 Division 01

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements Division 01

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September 6, 2016 Summary of Work

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SECTION 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 Reference Standards

1.4 Measurement and Payment

1.5 Work Covered by the Contract Documents

1.6 Sequence of Work/Time for Completion of Work

1.7 Work Under Other Contracts

1.8 Labor and Staffing

1.9 Project Location

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 Delivery of Files to USIBWC

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1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 00.31.43-Permit Application

B. Section 01.31.75-Code of Business Ethics

C. Section 01.32.16-Construction Progress Schedule

D. Section 01.32.33-Photographic Documentation

E. Section 01.33.00-Submittal Procedures

F. Section 01.35.00-Safety

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G. Section 01.45.00-Quality Control

H. Section 01.51.00-Temporary Utilities

I. Section 01.52.13-Field Offices and Sheds

J. Section 01.55.00-Vehicular Access and Parking

K. Section 01.57.13-Temporary Environmental Controls

L. Section 01.57.00-Temporary Controls for Work Areas

M. Section 01.74.19-Construction Waste Management and Disposal

N. Section 02.21.00-Surveys

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. United States Code (USC)

1. Davis Bacon Act (DBA), 40 USC 3141-3148

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.5 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

"Rio Grande Canalization Project-Replacement of American Canal Lining-Upper

Reach"

2. Location of Project

El Paso, Texas

B. General Description of Work

1. The work for this project generally consists of construction of a trapezoidal concrete canal, a Replogle flume, canal transition sections, and closed box culverts through the

Upper Reach of the American Canal and all other features as identified in the

Contract Drawings and these specifications.

2. The major construction efforts include the following tasks:

a. Demolition and removal of the existing concrete canal lining.

b. Construction of new concrete canal lining

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c. Construction of Replogle flume and gaging equipment appurtenances.

d. Fabrication, installation, and construction of connection between existing culvert and new lining.

e. Construction of stormwater drain inlets.

f. Coordination of utility relocations.

g. Construction of cast in place concrete.

h. Removal and disposal of contaminated soil.

i. Backfill with clean fill.

j. Installation of handrails and guardrails.

k. Installation of trash rack.

3. The final product shall be a culvert capable of conveying 1,535 cfs combined with the

10 year interior storm with allowable freeboard.

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. Refer to 02.02.00 for more information about utilities.

D. Permits

Refer to Section 00.31.43.

1.6 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 these specifications and obtain Government review of each submission.

1. No construction shall be started, with the exception of preparing the construction laydown and staging areas, until the Government reviews the 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.

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C. The work under this Contract shall be completed within the timeframe specified in the

Contract Provisions.

1.7 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

No construction work is anticipated to be performed at the project site under separate Contract with other Contractors during the Contractor’s performance period.

1.8 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 labor 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.

1.9 PROJECT LOCATION

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

Commission (USIBWC) Rio Grande Canalization Project, in El Paso, Texas.

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

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.

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1.11 OTHER CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Drawings and not mentioned in the Sections, 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 stricter or impose a higher standard than these Technical Specifications, FAR requirements will take precedence. In any case where Technical Specification requirements are stricter or impose a higher standard than the FAR, Technical

Specification requirements will take precedence.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS

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 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.

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E. Water for All Construction Activities

1. The water required for all construction activities including, but not limited to, dust control (Section 01.57.13), shall be considered as incidental and shall be provided from a metered source that is compliance confirmed by the USIBWC.

a. See Section 01.51.00 for requirements of weekly meter reading reports.

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.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SUBMITTALS REQUIRED PRIOR TO MOBILIZATION

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

1. Code of Business Ethics (01.31.75)

2. Progress Schedule (01.32.16)

3. Scheduler Qualifications (01.32.16)

4. Video and Photographs of Existing Conditions (01.32.33)

5. Submittal Register (01.33.00)

6. Accident Prevention Plan and applicable AHAs (01.35.00)

7. Site Safety and Health Officer Qualifications (01.35.00)

8. Contingency Evacuation Plan (01.35.00)

9. Quality Control Plan (01.45.00)

10. Contractor Quality Control System Manager Qualifications (01.45.00)

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

12. SWPP Plan (01.57.13)

13. Resource Conservation Construction Plan (01.74.19)

14. Preconstruction Survey (02.21.00)

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. Construction 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.

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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. The Contractor is required to maintain access through American Dam Island during all phases of project work.

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 Contract Drawings. The Contractor shall provide not less than seventy two (72) hours notice to the Government of construction activities that will affect any Government activities.

B. Government Occupancy of Completed Areas of…