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

Technical Specifications Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project Improvements at North Floodway Levees and UPRR Crossings Hidalgo County, Texas

Solicitation IBM16R0003

July 15, 2016

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

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SECTION 00.01.01

PROJECT TITLE 6-1-2015

00.01.01 Project Title 6-1-2015 00.01.01-Project Title 6-1-2015

The title of this project is as follows:

Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project

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SECTION 00.01.10

TABLE OF CONTENTS GOVERNING

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DIVISIONS AND SECTIONS

Division 00-Procurement and Contracting Requirements 00.01.01-Project Title 6-1-2015

00.01.10-Table of Contents Governing 00.01.15-List of Contract Drawings 6-17-2015

00 31 19-Existing Condition Information 4-20-2016 00 31 21-Survey Information 6-1-2015 00.31.24-Environmental Information 4-20-2016 00.31.26-Existing Hazardous Material Information 6-1-2015

00.31.32-Geotechnical Data 6-1-2015 00.31.43-Permit Application 6-17-2015 00.31.50-Other Project Information 6-1-2015

00.73.63-Security Requirements 5-4-2016

Division 01-General Requirements 01.11.00-Summary of Work 4-27-2016 01.22.00-Measurement and Payment 8-10-2015

01.29.00-Payment Procedures 1-16-2016 01.29.15-Certified Payroll 6-17-2015

01.31.00-Project Coordination 4-20-2016 01.32.16-Construction Progress Schedule 11-17-2015 01.32.33-Photographic Documentation 4-20-2016

01.33.00-Submittal Procedures 1-12-2016 01.35.00-Safety 4-20-2016

01.42.00-References 5-11-2016 01.45.00-Quality Control 3-21-2016 01.51.00-Temporary Utilities 6-1-2015 01.52.13-Field Offices and Sheds 4-13-2016

01.55.00-Vehicular Access and Parking 6-17-2015

01.57.00-Temporary Controls for Work Areas 6-17-2015

01.57.13-Temporary Environmental Controls 10-9-2015 01.58.00-Project Identification 1-7-2016 01.61.00-Common Product Requirements 4-18-2016 01.74.19-Construction Waste Management and Disposal 4-21-2016 01.77.19-Closeout Requirements 6-1-2015

01.78.23-Operations and Maintenance Data 6-1-2015 01.78.39-Project Record Documents 5-5-2016 01.78.99-Project Data 6-1-2015 01.79.00-Demonstration and Training 6-1-2015

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Division 02-Existing Conditions 02.02.00-Existing Conditions & Facilities 7-29-2015

02.21.00-Surveys 5-6-2016 02.22.00-Existing Conditions Assessment 5-11-2016 10.14.53-Traffic Signage 6-1-2015

Division 31-Earthwork 31.05.13-Soil for Earthwork 6-17-2015

31.11.00-Preparing Right of Way 31.14.00-Remove / Stockpile Existing Materials

31.15.00-Land Smoothing 31.81.00-Proof Rolling 31.92.00-Vegetation for Erosion Control 6-1-2015

Division 35-Waterway Construction 35.41.00-Construction of Levee 5-13-2016

Division 50-Roadway Construction

50.20.00-Roadway Base

Division 60-Structures

60.10.00-Excavation and Backfill for Structures

60.20.00-Concrete Structures

60.21.00-Hydraulic Cement Concrete

60.23.00-Floodwalls and Support Structures

60.24.00-Precast Concrete Structures (Fabrication)

60.25.00-Precast Prestressed Concrete Structural Members

60.26.00-Prestressing

60.27.00-Surface Finishes for Concrete

60.40.00-Reinforcing Steel

60.41.00-Steel Structures

60.42.00-Metals for Structures

60.45.00-Galvanizing

60.46.00-Cleaning and Painting Steel

60.47.00-Structural Bolting

60.48.00-Structural Field Welding

60.58.00-Waterproofing Membranes for Structures

60.80.10-Stop Log Flood Gates

60.85.00-Drilled Shaft Foundations

60.90.00-Temporary Special Shoring

Division 90-Miscellaneous

90.79.00-Heavy Duty Vehicular Gate

90.85.00-Install, Remove and/or Relocate Fence

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Technical Specification Tables

Table 1 - Index of Drawings Table 2 - CLIN 001 Schedule of Values Table 3 - Quality Control Testing Table 4 - Plant Varieties and Seeding Rates

Table 5 – Gradation Requirements Minimum % Passing Table 6 - Material Requirements

Table 7 - Exceptions to 4-Day Curing

Table 8 - Chemical Limits for Mix Water

Table 9 - Acceptance Criteria for Questionable Water Supplies

Table 10 - Coarse Aggregate Gradation Chart

Table 11 - Fine Aggregate Gradation Chart (Grade 1)

Table 12 - Concrete Classes

Table 13 - Over Design to Meet Compressive Strength Requirements

Table 14 - Air Entrainment

Table 15 - Slump Requirements

Table 16 - Measurement Tolerance - Non-Volumetric Mixes

Table 17 - Measurement Tolerance - Volumetric Mixes

Table 18 - Slump Tolerance

Table 19 - Notice of Beginning Work

Table 20 - Temperature Probe Requirements

Table 21 - Allowable Tolerances for Prestressed Members

Table 22 - Allowable Tolerances for Nonstressed Members

Table 23 - Surface Finishes

Table 24 - Size, Area, and Weight of Reinforcing Steel Bars

Table 25 - Wire, Size Number, Diameter, and Area

Table 26 - Epoxy Coating Requirements for Reinforcing Steel

Table 27 - Minimum Inside Diameter for Bar Bends

Table 28 - Minimum Lap Requirements for Bar Sizes through No. 11

Table 29 - Web Alignment Tolerances for Deep Girders

Table 30 - CVN Requirements for Non-Bridge Steel

Table 31 - Minimum Tensile Properties for Bar Stock

Table 32 - Standard for Iron Castings

Table 33 - Aluminum Standards

Table 34 - Galvanizing Standards

Table 35 - System II Primer Cure Times

Table 36 - Bolt Tension

Table 37 - Nut Rotation Snug-Tight Condition

Table 38 - Classification of Electrodes Permitted

Table 39 - SMAW Electrode Exposure Units

Table 40 - Minimum Preheat & Interpass Temperature for Welding with Low-Hydrogen

Electrodes

Table 41 - Minimum Preheat Temperature for Welding with E7010 or E8010 Electrodes

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Table 42 - Minimum Preheat and Interpass Temperature for Reinforcing Steel

Table 43 - Concrete for Drilled Shafts

Table 44 - Slump Requirements

Table 45 - Slurry Requirements

Table 46 – Post Spacing and Placement

Technical Specification Figures

Figure 1-Sample Project Sign Figure 2 - Bedding Diagram

Figure 3 - Drainage Bedding Material Diagram

Figure 4 - Fabrication Tolerance for Bars

Figure 5 - Application Areas of System II Paints

Figure 6 - Application Areas of System III Paints

Figure 7 - Application Areas of System IV Paints

Figure 8 - Miscellaneous Qualification - Fillet Weld Break Specimen

Figure 9 - Miscellaneous Qualification - Method of Rupturing Specimen

Figure 10 - Girder Splice Details

Figure 11 - Girder Splice Details (flange)

Figure 12 - Girder Splice Details (web)

Figure 13 - Welding Sequence for Splices for Material Up to 50,000 psi Yield Strength

Figure 14 - Direct Lap Joint With Bars in Contact

Figure 15 - Single Bevel V-Groove Weld in Horizontal Position

Figure 16 - Double Bevel V-Groove Weld in Horizontal Position

Figure 17 - Double Bevel V-Groove Weld in Vertical Position file:///C:/Users/Isela.Canava/Documents/Merecedes%20RR/Final%20Submittal%20-%20Sharlotte%20email%203-4-16/Revised%20Specs/IBWC%20Specs%20Boiler%20Plate%20201606116%20Final.dotm%23_Toc453918466

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SECTION 00.01.15

LIST OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS 6-17-2015

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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)

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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 DRAWING TITLES

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

Construction of Flood Control Improvements at North Floodway Levees and UPRR

Crossings

Hidalgo County, 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

01.01 Title Sheet

02.01 Location Map

02.02 Survey Control

03..01 General Notes and Specification Data

03.02-03.03 Railroad Requirements for Construction

03.04 Suggested Sequence for Construction

04.01 Estimates of Quantities

06.01 Existing Typical Section

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SHEET NO. SHEET TITLE

06.02 North Floodway North &South levee Existing Cross-Section

06.03 North Floodway North levee Proposed Railroad Typical Sections

06.04 North Floodway South Levee Proposed Railroad Typical Sections

06.05 North Floodway North & South Levee Benching Details Proposed Typical Sections

06.06 North Floodway North & south Levee Benching Detail

06.07 North Floodway North Levee Benching Detail

06.08 North Floodway South Levee Benching Detail

07.01 North Floodway South Levee Alignment Data

07.02 North Floodway North Levee Alignment Data

08.01 Plan & Profile NFN1

08.02 Plan & Profile NFS1

09.01 Bore Hole Locations

09.02-09.05 North Floodway North Levee Borelog Layout

09.06-09.08 North Floodway South Levee Borelog Layout

10.01-10.04 North Floodway North (NFW1) Proposed Cross Sections

10.05-10.08 North Floodway South (NFE1) Proposed Cross Sections

12.01 North Floodway North Levee Railroad Enlarged Drawing

12.02 North Floodway south Levee Railroad Enlarged Drawing

12.03 Floodgate Detail (Rail Road)

12.04 North Floodway Levee Railroad Exhibit “A” Typical Section

15.01 Heavy Duty Vehicular Gate

15.02-15.04 Temporary Erosion Sediment and Water Pollution Control Measures

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.

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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 4-20-2016

00 31 19 Existing Condition Information 4-20-2016 00 31 19-Existing Condition Information 4-20-2016

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 Structures

1.6 Existing Utilities

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

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

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A.Section 00.31.32-Geotechnical Data 6-1-2015

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 Lump Sum Price under this Contract.

1.4 GENERAL

A.Reports on the Existing Condition Information

1.Field assessments of existing conditions was performed by S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.

The findings were and available in a report, titled “Final Design Report for Lower

Rio Grande Project – Interior Levees, Rehabilitation of North Floodway, from

FM1015 to Baseline Road, North and South Levees," dated July 10, 2009. The Design

Report encompasses levee reaches outside the limits of this Contract. The Contractor shall reference the applicable sections of this report for the purposes of understanding the existing conditions within the projects limits of this Contract.

2.Field assessments of existing conditions of USIBWC’s existing levee system was performed by the Governments. The findings were included and available in a report title “Condition Assessment of US International Boundary and Water Commission, Lower Rio Grande Valleys, South Texas,” dated October 2003. The applicable sections of this report are available to the Contractor for the purpose of understanding the existing condition of the levee within the project limits of this Contract.

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3.Neither the USIBWC nor the Design Engineer under the construction design contract 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) and assumes any responsibility for the manner in which this information may be used or the conclusions reaches in utilizing the information contained in the Contract documents. Further, the USIBWC and the Design Engineer neither warrants nor guarantees the conclusions or subsurface investigations as being representative of the entire site. It shall be the Contractor’s sole responsibility to supplement any information provided with additional subsurface investigations and testing at their sole expense, in order to assure the information provided in the Contract document is representative of the conditions to be encountered within the limits of the project at time of construction.

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

1.5 EXISTING STRUCTURES

A.Not Used

1.6 EXISTING UTILITIES

A.It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify/confirm the location of existing utilities within and around the project site.

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SECTION 00 31 21

SURVEY INFORMATION 6-1-2015

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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 Existing Information

1.5 Survey Control

1.6 Aerial survey

1.7 Ground survey

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

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A.Section 02.02.00-Existing Conditions & Facilities 7-29-2015

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 Lump Sum Price under this Contract.

1.4 EXISTING INFORMATION

Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) was obtained from the Government and used for preliminary information.

1.5 SURVEY CONTROL

Control was performed in April / May 2009 by RODS Surveying, Inc. who developed and provided the following (at .01-foot accuracy):

A.Control. The surveyor established points at cross-roads to establish horizontal and vertical control; 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 3-point tie to existing physical features, description of the control point, X,Y & Z coordinates and the coordinate system. The Contract

Drawings include the control information data for all the control points set for the project, signed and sealed by the RPLS.

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B.Benchmarks. The surveyor established bench marks along project limits; vertical benchmarks were set at 1000-foot intervals at the right of way (ROW) line of the levee reach. A tabulation of the benchmarks is shown within the Contract Drawings.

1.6 AERIAL SURVEY

Ultimately, an aerial survey (at 0.1-foot accuracy) was performed in April / May 2009 by RODS

Surveying, Inc. and RODS Aerial Mapping, LLC who developed and provided the following, which was used as the basis of design:

A.Field Control for Photogrammetry. The surveyor set panels for aerial photogrammetry along the levee reach for a low-level flight (1500 feet). Panels were set along the flight path at 800-foot intervals and wing panels were set at cross-roads or 2400-foot intervals.

The surveyor performed a global positioning (GPS) survey to establish x-y-z coordinates of the panel points.

B.Aerial Photogrammetry. The aerial photogrammetry was developed as follows:

1. Black and white photography at a 1-inch = 250-foot photo scale (1500 feet above ground level (AGL))

2. Data Processing. The aerial photography was scanned at 12 microns to produce 0.25-foot pixel resolution; aerial triangulation process was performed to orient individual stereo pairs.

3. Planimetric and Topographic Data Compilation. Planimetric and topographic data was compiled (suitable for 1-inch = 50-foot map scale showing 1-foot contours.

4. Digital Orthophotos. A digital elevation model (DEM) was created for the project area to support the orthophoto rectification; rectified mosaic digital images to hold

0.25-foot ground pixel resolutions suitable for a 1-inch = 50-foot map scale.

1.7 GROUND SURVEY

Supplemental ground surveys were performed by RODS Surveying, Inc., Dos Land Surveying, LLC, and Valley Data Collection Specialists as follows:

A.Voids. A topographic survey was performed by the surveyors to fill-in the voids of the aerial planimetrics; additionally, the surveyor performed topographic survey on existing structures, including bridges, inlets, culverts and irrigation structures.

B.ROW Verification. The surveyors recovered and staked ROW points from available ROW maps supplied by the Government. This ROW information is shown on the plan / profile sheets of the Contract Drawings.

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C. Geotechnical Borings Survey. The surveyors obtained x-y-z coordinates for the geotechnical borings along the levee reach spaced at approximately 500-foot spacings.

D.Utility Survey. The surveyors coordinated with utility notification companies to get utilities marked in the field; the surveyor performed field location of underground utilities marked by utility companies along the levee reach and intersecting streets. These locations are shown on the Plan and Profile 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 02.02.00 for additional requirements and guidelines for existing utility survey.

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SECTION 00.31.24

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION 4-20-2016

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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 Environmental Consideration

1.9 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 10-9-2015

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.Transfer of Certain Real Property for Wildlife Conservation Purposes, 16 USC §§667b

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

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

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

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

et. seq.

10.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 Lump Sum Price under this Contract.

1.5 GENERAL

A.The project’s Environmental Assessment (EA), titled "Final Environmental Assessment, Improvements to the North and Main Floodways Levee Systems," dated November 2007, was prepared for USIBWC by Parsons. The Contractor shall review and comply with the requirements provided in the EA document.

B.The project’s Environmental Impact Statement, titled "Final Programmatic Environmental

Impact Statement, Improvements to the USIBWC Rio Grande Flood Control Projects along the Texas-Mexico Border," dated January 2008, was prepared for USIBWC by

Parsons. The Contractor shall review and comply with the requirements provided in the document.

C.These documents lists 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. None were identified.

2.Culturally Sensitive Areas

a. None were identified.

3.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 Paragraph Section 1.18 Migratory Birds. 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.

4.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.

D.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 .

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

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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.

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

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.

B.Proper training will be given to machine operators to reduce the risk of accidental mortality to less mobile terrestrial wildlife.

C.While work is being conducted, vehicles and equipment will be monitored continuously to insure that fuels, oils and fluids do not leak or are spilled onto the ground. In the event of a spill or leak, all work activities will be suspended until the spillage or leakage is stopped and appropriate clean-up measures are employed to capture contaminants and remove contaminated soils.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION

The USIBWC shall do an “environmental consideration” for the project. The “environmental consideration” shall be complete prior to the construction of the project. The USIBWC shall be responsible for submitting the request for project clearance in order to comply with National

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

1.9 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 approved 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.

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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 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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SECTION 00.31.26

EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION 6-1-2015

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Measurement and Payment

1.3 General

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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 Lump Sum Price under this Contract.

1.3 GENERAL

Based on the environmental report(s), identified in Section 00.31.24, there are no hazardous material or waste storage, disposal sites, or spill sites, identified within the immediate Project area.

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SECTION 00.31.32

GEOTECHNICAL DATA 6-1-2015

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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 Lump Sum Price under this Contract.

1.3 GEOTECHNICAL REPORTS

A.Geotechnical analysis for this project was performed by L&G Engineering Laboratory, LLC and summarized in their report entitled, "North Floodway – Geotechnical

Engineering Report, Segments NFW1 & NFE1, USIBWC Rio Grande Control System

Projects, North Floodway West & East Levees," dated May 29, 2009.

B.The Contractor may request an electronic copy of this geotechnical reports from USIBWC.

Report was provided as part of solicitation package.

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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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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SECTION 00.31.43

PERMIT APPLICATION 6-17-2015

00.31.43 Permit Application 6-17-2015 00.31.43-Permit Application 6-17-2015

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

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

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1.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

1.General Construction Permit 2012

2.National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Program

B.Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

1.Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES)

2.TPDES Construction General Permit TXR150000

C.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 Lump Sum Price 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.For work in the right of way, and if necessary, USIBWC will obtain any required Section

404 permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before work begins. Adhere to all agreements, mitigation plans, and standard best management practices required by the permit.

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

C.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.

1.6 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.

D.The Contractor shall obtain and execute a current Contractor’s Right of Entry Agreement with UPRR and a current permit with RVSC. In doing so, the Contractor shall provide the required insurance policies, certifications, binders and/or endorsements to UPRR and

RVSC, as well as copies to USIBWC.

E.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.

F.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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G.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.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

(Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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SECTION 00.31.50

OTHER PROJECT INFORMATION 6-1-2015

00.31.50 Other Project Information 6-1-2015 00.31.50-Other Project Information 6-1-2015

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 USIBWC Agreement with the Railroad

1.6 Railroad Operations

1.7 Flaggers

1.8 Insurance Requirements for Contractor by Railroad

1.9 Contractor’s Right of Entry and Permit Requirement

1.10 Government Copies

1.11 Record Drawings for Railroad

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

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

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

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 Lump Sum Price under this Contract.

1.4 GENERAL

A.The work under this Contract requires the Contractor to work within 25 feet of an operating railroad track.

B.The contract also requires the Contractor to coordinate sequencing and phasing of the work with the Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) and Rio Valley Switching Company

(RVSC).

C.In this Section and on the drawings, “the Railroad” and “Railroad” refers to Union Pacific

Railroad Company.

D.The Contractor shall refer to the “Railroad Required for Construction” in the contract drawings for additional direction and details related to working within 25 feet of an operating railroad track and within the railroad right-of-way.

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E.A portion of the work under this contract is be conducted in the UPRR’s right-of-way. The

Contractor shall be aware the RVSC has an active lease agreement (the Lease) with

UPRR), dated February 23, 1993, whereby UPRR leased to RVSC certain lines of

Railroad (and permitted installation of additional railroad improvements) that are in the vicinity of and are impacted by USIBWC’s existing levee and will be impacted by the work under this contract. Pursuant to RSVC’s rights and obligations in the Lease, RVSC consents to and shall have certain rights to review, approve, and coordinate the work requirements under this contract. The performance of the work requirements under this contact by the Contractor shall require coordination with the Railroad and RVSC to ensure that, among other things, such work does not interfere with the rights, obligations, and operations of the Railroad and RVSC.

1.5 USIBWC AGREEMENT WITH THE RAILROAD

A.The USIBWC has entered into an agreement with the Railroad (UPRR) and RVSC for all work related to this contract within the Railroad’s right-of-way. The agreement is referred to as the “Levee Facility Construction & Maintenance Agreement” in the contract documents.

1.6 RAILROAD OPERATIONS

A.The Contractor shall not interfere with the use or operation of the trains or other property of the Railroad and RVSC. The Contractor shall assign a responsible supervisory personnel to ensure that tracks and adjacent areas are clear of debris, road materials, and equipment. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to contact the railroad to determine the railroad’s requirements for work within the railroad right of way and to comply with the requirements.

B.The work site shall be kept in such condition, and work within and outside of the limits of the property of Railroad shall be performed in such manner, as to prevent any and all interference whatsoever with the constant, continuous and uninterrupted use of the tracks, property and facilities of the Railroad and RVSC, and nothing shall be done or suffered to be done by the Contractor at any time that would in any manner impair the safety thereof.

The Contractor shall coordinate closely with the Railroad and RVSC to facilitate the passage of as many trains as possible past the location of the work site before the construction of the project begins to help minimize the disruption of rail operations during the construction of the project.

1.7 FLAGGERS

A.The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the need for flaggers directly with

UPRR/RVSC when work is performed within the railroad right of way.

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B.UPRR/RVSC will provide flaggers during this work. If railroad flaggers will be needed longer than 2 consecutive days, request them at least 30 days before performing work within the railroad right of way.

C.The Contractor shall notify (a) to the the extent the Lease is in effect and burdens the

Premises, RVSC's designated representative, or (b) in any other case, Railroad's Manager of Track Maintenance for the Mission Subdivision ("Railroad Representative"), at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the Contractor commencing any work under the contract, and at least thirty (30) days in advance of the proposed performance of any activity or work in which any person or equipment will be within twenty-five (25) feet of any track, or will be near enough to any track that any equipment extension (including without limitation a crane boom or outrigger stabilizers) can reach to within twenty-five (25) feet of any track. During the term of the Lease, it is anticipated that RVSC (and not Railroad) will coordinate all flagging and safety to the extent of RVSC's rights and obligations in the Lease. In an emergency situation requiring immediate attention, the Contractor shall provide as much notice as practicable to Railroad Representative or RVSC's designated representative before commencing any work or activity permitted by this Contract, and in no event shall the Contractor access any Railroad property within twenty-five (25) feet of any track until Railroad and RVSC, as applicable, advises the Contractor that it is safe to do so. Equipment includes without limitation vehicles, tools, and machinery. The

Contractor may call Railroad's Response Management Communication Center

("RMCC") at 1-888-877-7267 during emergency situations for assistance in contacting Railroad Representative.

D.The Contractor is prohibited from performing any required work under the contract that is within twenty-five (25) feet of a track's centerline during the times that the flagging or other special protective or safety measures required by Railroad Representative or

RVSC's designated representative are not present or active at the work site.

E.Flaggers provided by the Railroad/RVSC shall be paid for by the USIBWC via the “Levee

Facility Construction & Maintenance Agreement.”

1.8 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR BY RAILROAD

A.In addition to the forms of insurance required under Section H, the Contractor shall obtain insurance coverage in the following kinds and amounts shown below. The Contractor shall provide certification of the Commercial General Liability and Protective Liability policies and the original Railroad Protective Liability policy to the Government.

1.Commercial General Liability. Commercial general liability (CGL) with a limit of not less than $5,000,000 each occurrence and an aggregate limit of not less than

$10,000,000. CGL insurance must be written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 12

04 (or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage).

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a. The policy must also contain the following endorsement, which must be stated on the certificate of insurance: Contractual Liability Railroads ISO form CG 24 17 10

01 (or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage) showing "Union Pacific

Railroad Company Property" as the Designated Job Site.

2.Business Automobile Coverage. Business auto coverage written on ISO form CA 00

01 (or a substitute form providing equivalent liability coverage) with a combined single limit of not less $2,000,000 for each accident.

a. The policy must contain the following endorsements, which must be stated on the certificate of insurance:

(1) Coverage For Certain Operations In Connection With Railroads and RVSC's

ISO form CA 20 70 10 01 (or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage) showing "Union Pacific Property" as the Designated Job Site.

(2) Motor Carrier Act Endorsement - Hazardous materials clean up (MCS-90) if required by law.

3.Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability. Coverage must include but not be limited to:

a. Commission's and/or Commission's contractor's statutory liability under the workers' compensation laws of the state where the Premises is located.

b. Employers' Liability (Part B) with limits of at least $500,000 each accident, $500,000 disease policy limit $500,000 each employee.

4.Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability (Self Insured). If Contract is self-insured, evidence of state approval and excess workers compensation coverage must be provided. Coverage must include liability arising out of the U.S. Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Act, the Jones Act, and the Outer Continental Shelf Land Act, if applicable.

5.Railroad Protective Liability. Railroad Protective Liability insurance written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 35 12 04 (or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage) on behalf of Railroad and Rio Valley Switching Company (RVSC) as named insureds, with a limit of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence and an aggregate of $6,000,000.

A binder stating the policy is in place must be submitted to Railroad and RVSC before the work may be commenced and until the original policy is forwarded to Railroad and

RVSC.

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6.Umbrella or Excess insurance. If Contractor utilizes umbrella or excess policies, these policies must "follow form" and afford no less coverage than the primary policy.

B.All policy(ies) required above (except business automobile, workers' compensation and employers' liability) must include Railroad and RVSC each as "Additional Insured" using

ISO Additional Insured Endorsement CG 20 26 (or substitute form(s) providing equivalent coverage). The coverage provided to Railroad and RVSC as additional insureds shall not be limited by Commission's liability under the indemnity provisions of this Contract.

EACH OF COMMISSION, RAILROAD AND RVSC EXPECT THAT RAILROAD

AND RVSC WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE BROADEST POSSIBLE COVERAGE

AVAILABLE BY OPERATION OF LAW UNDER ISO ADDITIONAL INSURED

FORM CG 20 26.

C.Punitive damages exclusion, if any, must be deleted (and the deletion indicated on the certificate of insurance), unless the law governing this Contract prohibits all punitive damages that might arise under this Contract.

D.Contractor waives all rights against Railroad, RVSC and their respective agents, officers, directors and employees, where permitted by law, for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered by the workers compensation and employers liability or commercial umbrella/excess liability insurance obtained by Contractor required by this

Contract, which must be stated on the certificate of insurance.

E.Prior to commencing any work, Contractor shall furnish Railroad and RVSC with a certificate(s) of insurance, executed by a duly authorized representative of each insurer, showing compliance with the insurance requirements in this Contract.

F.All insurance policies must be written by a reputable insurance company acceptable to

Railroad and RVSC or with a current Best's Insurance Guide Rating of A- and Class VII or better, and authorized to do business in the state in which the Premises is located.

G.The fact that insurance is obtained by the Contractor, or by Railroad and RVSC on behalf of the Contractor, will not be deemed to release or diminish the liability of the Contractor, including, without limitation, liability under the indemnity provisions of this Contract.

Damages recoverable by Railroad or RVSC from the Contractor or any third party will not be limited by the amount of the required insurance coverage.

H.Pay all deductibles stated in the policy. Subcontractors must meet the requirements above either through their own coverage or through the Contractor’s coverage.

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I.Except for the Railroad Protective Liability requirement, the coverage listed above must remain in force until final acceptance. Carry the Railroad Protective Liability insurance until all work on the railroad right of way has been completed and all temporary grade crossings are no longer used. The Government shall stop all work if the insurance lapses for any reason. Should any coverage lapse, the Contractor shall provide the Government and the Railroad with new certifications and new policies of the insurance.

J.Policies issued for Railroad Protective Liability coverage listed above must be issued for and in behalf of the Railroad.

K.The following requirements also apply to the Railroad Protective Liability insurance policy to be provided by the Contractor.

1.Where one Railroad Company is involved, provide one insurance policy in the name of the Railroad Company. However, if more than one location is involved on the project at entirely separate locations on the line or lines of the same Railroad Company provide separate policies, each in the amounts shown above. Multiple work at the same location will be considered as one structure and only one policy will be required.

2.Where more than one Railroad Company is operating on the same right of way or where several Railroad Companies are involved and operate on their own separate rights of way, provide separate insurance policies in the name of each Railroad

Company.

3.If other work is proposed on two or more Railroad Companies' rights of way or where other work is proposed involving two or more Railroad Companies operating on the same right of way, separate insurance policies must be provided for each Company.

4.No direct compensation will be made to the Contractor for providing the insurance policies required herein as the costs involved shall be included in the Lump Sum

Price for this Contract.

5.The corporate name(s) and address(es) of the Railroad Company(ies) in whose name the Railroad(s) Protective Liability Policy is to be issued, is as follows:

a. Union Pacific Railroad Company

Insurance Compliance

PO Box 12010 – UP

Hemet, CA 92546-8010

CSJ 0039-04-095

Fax: (951) 652-2869

Email: unionpacific@ebix.com

b. Matt Cundiff, V.P. of Southern Region

Rio Valley Switching Company

P. O. Box 99

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O’Fallon, IL 62269

Phone: (618) 632-4400 ext 111

Fax: (618) 632-4562

Email: matt@riovalleyswitching.com

1.9 CONTRACTOR’S RIGHT OF ENTRY AND PERMIT REQUIREMENT

A.The Railroad requires the Contractor to comply with specified conditions and obligations prior to performing any work within the Railroad right of way. The Contractor shall contact the Railroad’s designated representatives regarding what may be required by the

Railroad. The Contractor shall comply with the insurance requirements and other conditions set forth herein. Any costs and fees that may be incurred by the Contractor to meet the requirements identified herein shall be included in the Lump Sum Price for this

Contract.

B.The Railroad requires the Contractor to enter into a Right of Entry Agreement prior to commencing work on the Railroad’s right of way. The Contractor shall contact the Railroad’s designated representatives (shown below) regarding the processing and submission of the Right of Entry Agreement and related processing fees

(when applicable). The Contractor should request from the Railroad’s representative, the “Contractor’s Right of Entry Agreement (most recent form)”. The

“Right of Entry Agreement should be presented by the Railroad to the Contractor. The

“Contractor’s Right of Entry Agreement” includes attaining a current Permit with RVSC.

Any costs and fees that may be incurred by the Contractor to meet the requirements identified herein shall be included in the Lump Sum Price for this Contract.

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