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

Technical Specifications Rio Grande Rectification Project Rehabilitation of Wasteways 1 and 2-Ysleta to Fabens Levee El Paso County, Texas

Solicitation IBM16B0002

July 19, 2016

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

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PROJECT TITLE

00.01.01 Project Title 00.01.01-Project Title

The title of this project is as follows:

Rio Grande Rectification Project

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July 19, 2016 Table of Contents Governing

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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 00.31.50-Other Project Information

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 01.32.16-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

Division 02-Existing Conditions 02.02.00-Existing Conditions & Facilities

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02.21.00-Surveys 02.41.00-Demolition

Division 03-Concrete 03.11.00-Concrete Forming 03.15.00-Concrete Accessories 03.15.13.00.12-Concrete Joints 03.20.00.00.10-Reinforcing Steel

03.31.00.00.12-Cast-in-Place Concrete 03.35.00-Concrete Finishing

03.39.00-Concrete Curing 03.60.00-Grouting

Division 05-Metal 05.05.23-Welding

05.50.03-Metal Beam Guard Fence 05.50.03.00.12-Metalwork Fabrication, Machine Work, & Misc Provisions

05.50.04.02.12-Miscellaneous Metalwork 05.52.13-Handrails 05.53.00-Metal Gratings

Division 09-Finishes 09.97.02-Painting: Coal Tar Epoxy System

09.97.13-Galvanizing

Division 10-Specialties 10.14.53-Traffic Signage

Division 31-Earthwork 31.05.13-Soil for Earthwork

31.05.16-Crushed Aggregate Base 31.05.19.04.12-Separator Geotextile

31.11.00.00.12-Clearing and Grubbing 31.14.00-Remove Existing Materials

31.23.00.00.12-Excavation 31.23.19.00.12-Dewatering 31.23.23.23-Flowable Backfill 31.24.00.00.12-Embankment 31.41.16.00.12-Steel Sheet Piling

31.81.00-Proof Rolling

Division 32-Exterior Improvements 32.15.00-Flex Base 32.31.00.11-Barrier and Perimeter Security Fence 32.31.13-Chain Link Fences and Gates

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32.31.13.13-Temporary Chain Link Fence 32.92.00-Vegetation for Erosion Control

Division 33-Utilities 33.40.01.00.12-Corrugated Metal Pipe

Division 35-Waterway Construction 35.20.16-Fabricated Slide Gates 35.42.00-Riprap

35.42.38.00-Concrete Slope Paving

Technical Specification Tables

Table 1 - Index of Drawings Table 2 - Schedule of Values

Table 3 - Quality Control Testing Table 4 - Permitted Surface Irregularities

Table 5 - Epoxy / Adhesive Requirements Table 6 - Minimum Concrete Cover Variation Table 7 - Minimum Concrete Strength

Table 8 - Maximum Water-Cement Ratio Table 9 - Deviations and Tolerances from Specified Lines, Grades, and Dimensions

Table 10 - Acceptance Criteria for Questionable Water Supplies Table 11 - Chemical Limits for Mix Water

Table 12 - Coarse Aggregate Gradation Chart Table 13 - Fine Aggregate Gradation Chart Table 14 - Standard Deviation Modification Factor

Table 15 - Overdesign to Meet Compressive Strength Requirements (1) Table 16 - Overdesign to Meet Compressive Strength Requirements (2)

Table 17 - Air Entrainment Table 18 - Duration of Curing Table 19 - ASTM C1107 Non-Shrink Grout Requirements

Table 20 - Galvanizing Standards Table 21 - Crushed Aggregate Base Gradation Requirements

Table 22 - Filter Fabric Requirements Table 23 - Aggregate Surfacing Gradation Requirements

Table 24 - Plant Varieties and Seeding Rates Table 25 - Type I Riprap (D50 of 6 inches) Table 26 - Type II Riprap (D50 of 14 inches) Table 27 - Type I Riprap Bedding Gradation Table 28 - Type II Riprap Bedding Gradation

Technical Specification Figures

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July 19, 2016 List of Contract Drawings

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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)

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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:

Rehabilitation of Wasteways 1 and 2 within the Ysleta to Fabens Levee Reach

El Paso 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

GI-0001 Cover Sheet

GI-0002 Index of Sheets

GI-0003 Project Location and Vicinity Map

GI-0004 Abbreviations & Legend

GC-0001 General Notes

GC-0002 Estimate of Quantities

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SHEET NO. SHEET TITLE

GC-0003 Estimate of Quantities Ramps

BL-1101 Soil Boring Logs B-13-14-52 and 53

CS-1000 to CS-1009 Survey Control Map Sheets

CS-1101 to CS-1108 Baseline Alignment Data Sheets

CS-1109 Horizontal Alignment Data

CF-2001 Plan and Profile Sta. 930+00.00 To Sta. 936+50.00

CF-2002 Plan and Profile Sta. 1316+00.00 To Sta. 1322+00.00

CF-3001 & CF-3002 Existing Typical Sections Sheets

CF-3003 & CF-3004 Proposed Typical Sections Sheets

CF-3101 Proposed Levee Cross-Sections Sta. 930+00 To Sta. 935+00

CF-3102 Proposed Levee Cross-Sections Sta. 936+00 To Sta. 936+50

CF-3103 Proposed Levee Cross-Sections Sta. 1316+00 To Sta. 1321+00

CF-3104 Proposed Levee Cross-Sections Sta. 1322+00

CF-4101 & CF-4102 Access Ramp Plan & Profile Sheets

CF-4103 Proposed Ramp Cross-Sections 932+50 Sta.10+50 To Sta.11+75

CF-4104 Proposed Ramp Cross-Sections 932+50 Sta.11+75.73

CF-4105 Proposed Ramp Cross-Sections 934+00 Sta.10+24.53 To Sta.11+25

CF-4106 Proposed Ramp Cross-Sections 934+00 Sta.11+50

CF-4107 Proposed Ramp Cross-Sections 1318+50 Sta.10+50 To Sta.11+75

CF-4108 Proposed Ramp Cross-Sections 1318+50 Sta.11+75.40

CF-4109

Proposed Ramp Cross-Sections 1319+50 Sta.10+23.78 To Sta.11+25

CF-4110 Proposed Ramp Cross-Sections 1319+50 Sta.11+50

CD-1001 & CD-1002 Demolition Plans

CI-1001 & CI-1002 Site Layout and Grading Plans

CI-1003 Chain Link Fence Details

CI-1004 Double Swing Gate Details

CI-3001 & CI-3002 Cross Sections of Culvert Wasteway #1

CI-3003 & CI-3004 Cross Sections of Wasteway #2

CI-7005 Wasteway No.1 and No.2 Typical Details

CI-8001 & CI-8002 Construction Detour Road

ST-0001 Structural Notes And Abbreviations

ST-1001 Wasteway #1 Headwall Plan & Profile

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ST-1002 & ST-1003 Wasteway #1 Headwall Sections

ST-1004 Wasteway #2 Headwall Plan & Profile

ST-1005 & ST-1006 Wasteway #2 Headwall Sections

ST-1007 Typical Wing Wall Details

ST-1008 Gate Details

ST-1009 Wasteway-1 Sliding Gate Fence Re-Installation

ST-1010 Wasteway-2 Sliding Gate Fence Re-Installation

ST-1011 Sliding Gate Fence Re-Installation Details

ST-1012 Wasteway #1 Closure Deck Plan

ST-1013 Wasteway #1 Closure Deck Elevations

ST-1014 Handrail Details

SR-0001 to SR-0016 Sliding Gate Fence Reference Drawing Sheets

SR-0017 to SR-0025 Border Fence Reference Drawing Sheets

CT-4003 & CT-4004 Metal Beam Guard Fence

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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July 19, 2016 Existing Condition Information

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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

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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. Reports on the Existing Condition Information

1. Field assessment of existing conditions on the levee was performed by the U.S. Army

Engineer Research and Development Center. The findings were included and available in a report, titled "Condition Assessment of US International Boundary &

Water Commission, Texas and New Mexico Levees, Volume I, Main Text," dated June

2004.

2. Field assessment of existing conditions of the project was performed by URS Group, Inc.. The findings were included and available in a report, titled "Design

Documentation Report, Design of Rehabilitation Levee Improvements of the

Rectification Project from Ysleta to Fabens, Texas, El Paso County, Texas," dated

June 23, 2012.

3. Field assessment of existing conditions of the project was performed by URS Group, Inc.. The findings were included and available in a report, titled "Supplement 1 to the

Design Documentation Report, Rehabilitation of Wasteways 1 and 2 within the Ysleta to Fabens Levee Reach, El Paso County, Texas," dated July 15, 2016.

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

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July 19, 2016 Survey Information

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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 Measurement and Payment

1.3 Existing Information

1.4 Survey Control

1.5 Existing Survey Markers

1.6 Topographic Survey

1.7 Existing Structure Survey

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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 EXISTING INFORMATION

A. Field survey was performed by Frank X. Spencer & Associates, Inc. which was used as the basis of design.

1.4 SURVEY CONTROL

A. Horizontal and vertical controls are based on Texas State Plane Coordinate Grid System

Central Zone North American Datum (4203) of 1983 (NAD 83) in US survey feet and

North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88) in US survey feet, respectively.

B. The survey was based on existing monumentation set by USIBWC which is referenced on the Survey Control Maps. Data for these points was provided by USIBWC.

C. The surveyor prepared the Survey Control Maps for the total length of the reach showing existing levee alignment, existing levee stationing, ROW and survey control points per the USIBWC survey guidelines. The survey is presented at ground distance.

1.5 EXISTING SURVEY MARKERS

A. The surveyor surveyed and located seventeen (17) existing survey markers.

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1.6 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

The surveyor performed a topographic survey along the project reach to include, but not limited to, levee, distances to the ROW, any ramps that enter or exit the levee and any ditches or canals that cross the levee or are immediately adjacent to the levee. The final topographic mappings, including a 3-dimensional surface, were provided in an AutoCAD file, survey point file and a surface TIN file.

1.7 EXISTING STRUCTURE SURVEY

A. The surveyors surveyed and obtained x & y coordinates and elevations of existing surface features of visible structures and utilities, including, but not limited to, Wasteways 1 and

2 and security fencing. 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.

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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 Reference Standards

1.3 Measurement and Payment

1.4 General

1.5 Preservation of Cultural and Natural Resources and the Environment

1.6 Other Considerations

1.7 Use of Geologic Materials on a Federally Funded Project

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1.2 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

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.

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1.4 GENERAL

A. The Project’s Environmental Assessment (EA), titled "Final Environmental Assessment:

Improvements to the Rio Grande Rectification Project," dated March 2009. The

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

B. This document 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. Biological Resources

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

b. Western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea) is found within this levee reach.

2. Natural Resources

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

1.5 PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE

ENVIRONMENT

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

B. Culturally Sensitive Areas

1. 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.

1.6 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.

1.7 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

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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 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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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 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 various Bid Items 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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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

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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 GEOTECHNICAL REPORTS

A. Geotechnical analysis for this project was performed by Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc.

1. Two geotechnical reports are included in the report entitled, "Design of Rehabilitation

Levee Improvements of the Rectification Project from Ysleta to Fabens, Texas, El

Paso County, Texas," dated July 23, 2012.

a. The two reports included are:

(1) "Geotechnical Analysis and Engineer Evaluation of Rectification Project

Levee from Riverside Dam to Fabens," dated November 15, 2010.

(2) "Supplemental Geotechnical Analysis for Final Design, Rectification Project

Levee from Riverside Dam to Fabens," dated June 22, 2012.

(a) "Supplemental Geotechnical Analysis for Final Design, Rectification

Project Levee from Riverside Dam to Fabens," was amended on August

20, 2012.

B. "Geotechnical Engineering Services, K-2C Border Fence Project, El Paso, Texas," dated

November 10, 2008 and prepared by Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI). Since this report was not used in the design of this project nor was it prepared by or for the

USIBWC, PSI is not excluded from performing engineering testing per Section 01.45.00.

C. "Draft Geotechnical Exploration US-Mexico Border Gate Improvements, El Paso

Section, K-2C Segment, El Paso County, Texas," dated July 1, 2009 and prepared by

Terrane Engineering Corporation. Since this report was not used in the design of this project nor was it prepared by or for the USIBWC, Terrane Engineering Corporation is not excluded from performing engineering testing per Section 01.45.00.

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D. 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.

E. 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, borehole spacing and location, consistency of borehole 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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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

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 Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES)

General Permit TXR150000.

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).

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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 U.S., 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.

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 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.

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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SECTION 00.31.50

OTHER PROJECT INFORMATION

00.31.50 Other Project Information 00.31.50-Other Project Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Measurement and Payment

1.3 DHS Border Fence Construction

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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 DHS BORDER FENCE CONSTRUCTION

A. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection

(CBP), has built a border fence adjacent to this project. Their project to complete the fence in this location, known as K-2C, included both barrier fence and gates.

B. The following documents are provided to the Contractor, for their information only, in bidding, reinstalling slide gates, and replacing removed portions of the barrier fence:

1. "Construction of Approximately 2,510-FT of Primary Border Barrier Fence Closure with Gates Along the US-IBWC Levee Within the K-2C Fence Alignment, El Paso

County, TX," Contract No. W912BV-08D-202 DM07, March 2011.

2. "El Paso Sector K-2C Fence Closures," As-Built Drawings, by Sloan Security Group.

3. "Design Analysis Report for PF 225 Project K-2C (Revised)," prepared by Michael

Baker Jr., Inc. and dated April 28, 2009.

C. For the Contractors' reference, Wasteway #1 in this project relates to Fence Closure 1 in

Contract W912BV-08D-202 DM07, while Wasteway #2 relates to Fence Closure 9.

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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 Related Requirements

1.3 Submittals

1.4 Measurement and Payment

1.5 General

1.6 Security

1.7 Insurance

1.8 Department of Homeland Security

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1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01.33.00-Submittal Procedures

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

Section 01.33.00-Submittal Procedures. The Contractor Quality System Manager (QSM) shall be responsible for certifying that all submittals are in compliance with the Contract requirements.

B. Required submittals in this Section include:

1. Worker's name, social security number, and copy of Government identification card for vetting.

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

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.

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1.6 SECURITY

A. The Contractor is responsible for securing the work site, 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.

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.

1.7 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.

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1.8 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.

B. Access to the site is controlled by Border Patrol. All site work is anticipated to take place on the south side of the DHS border fence. Gates through the border fence are located at both ends of the project site. Access through the border fence must be coordinated with

Border Patrol.

C. The Contractor shall provide a list of all workers' names, their social security number, and a copy of a Government issued identification card to the COR. This list shall be provided at least three (3) days prior to the workers arriving onsite. Border Patrol and/or

USIBWC will run background checks on all employees working onsite.

1. The Contractor shall provide updates whenever employees are added or deleted from the work crews.

2. Employees must pass the background checks/vetting to be allowed to work onsite.

a. Workers with felony convictions, issues with their immigration paperwork, or outstanding warrants are precluded from working onsite.

D. The Contractor shall ensure that all employees working onsite are identifiable with a project identification card, a special hard hat color, a significantly colored piece of clothing, or another method agreeable to Border Patrol.

E. All on-road vehicles shall have the name of the construction company/Contractor clearly displayed on the side of the vehicle.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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July 19, 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 01.32.16-Construction Progress Schedule

C. Section 01.32.33-Photographic Documentation

D. Section 01.33.00-Submittal Procedures

E. Section 01.35.00-Safety

F. Section 01.45.00-Quality Control

G. Section 01.51.00-Temporary Utilities

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H. Section 01.52.13-Field Offices and Sheds

I. Section 01.55.00-Vehicular Access and Parking

J. Section 01.57.13-Temporary Environmental Controls

K. Section 01.57.00-Temporary Controls for Work Areas

L. Section 01.74.19-Construction Waste Management and Disposal

M. Section 02.02.00-Existing Conditions & Facilities

N. Section 02.21.00-Surveys

O. Section 32.92.00-Vegetation for Erosion Control

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 Rectification Project-Rehabilitation of Wasteways 1 and 2-Ysleta to

Fabens Levee"

2. Location of Project

El Paso County, Texas

B. General Description of Work

1. The Work for this project generally consists of removal and replacement of

Wasteways 1 and 2.

2. The major construction efforts include the following tasks:

a. Levee improvements and associated ramps

b. Preparing right-of-way

c. Removing/stockpiling existing excavated material

d. Levee widening of crown in limited areas

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e. Erosion control

f. Demolition and removal of two wasteway structures (eight box culverts)

g. Installing two new wasteway structures (eight box culverts)

h. Removing and reinstalling border fence to allow construction

i. Installing three slide gates

j. Backfilling and grading of embankment material

k. Roadway gravel (flex base)

l. Revegetation

3. The final product shall be capable of meeting FEMA 44 CFR 65.10.

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.

C. Construction on both Wasteway #1 and Wasteway #2 shall be completed during the non-irrigation season. Typical irrigation seasons start around the end of February and stop near the end of October. The Contractor shall be in close coordination with El Paso

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County Water Improvement District #1 (EPCWID1) and USIBWC for irrigation release dates.

1. The Contractor shall schedule work with these limitations in mind.

2. EPCWID1 can be contacted at:

El Paso County Water Improvement District #1

13247 Alameda Ave Clint

PO Box 749

Clint, TX 79836-0749

(915) 872-4000

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

Contract.

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 Rectification Project, in El Paso County, Texas .

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

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1.10 INVESTIGATION OF SITE CONDITIONS

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

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all of its suppliers, manufactures, and subcontractors have reviewed all applicable Contract documents relative to their work. The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, and services not provided by the Contractor’s suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators, and/or subcontractors but required for complete and operable facilities as described in the Contract documents.

1.11 OTHER CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Items mentioned in the 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.

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C. Materials, equipment, and work quality not conforming to the requirements of these specifications shall be considered defective and will be subject to rejection. Defective work material, whether in place or not, or equipment shall be removed immediately from the site by the Contractor, at its expense, when so directed by the COR.

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

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

E. Water for All Construction Activities

1. The water required for all construction activities including, but not limited to, dust control (Section 01.57.13) and vegetation establishment (Section 32.92.00), 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. Progress Schedule (01.32.16)

2. Scheduler Qualifications (01.32.16)

3. Video and Photographs of Existing Conditions (01.32.33)

4. Submittal Register (01.33.00)

5. Accident Prevention Plan and applicable AHAs (01.35.00)

6. Site Safety and Health Officer Qualifications (01.35.00)

7. Contingency Evacuation Plan (01.35.00)

8. Quality Control Plan (01.45.00)

9. Contractor Quality Control System Manager Qualifications (01.45.00)

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

11. SWPP Plan (01.57.13)

12. Resource Conservation Construction Plan (01.74.19)

13. Flood Protection Plan (02.02.00)

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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.

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 along the Rio Grande 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 Construction

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

3.4 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Onsite Work Hours

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B. Wasteways

1. The wasteways are owned by others. The work to be performed on irrigation structures shall be performed in accordance with the irrigation owner’s restrictions.

2. The Contractor shall coordinate all associated work with the irrigation owner and the

COR.

C. Cutting the Levee for Structure Improvements

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

3.5 DELIVERY OF FILES TO USIBWC

A. Delivery shall be accomplished via email or through direct delivery (US Postal Service, FedEx, UPS, etc.).

B. Placing documents on a cloud server, online drop box, or online management system

(e.g. Owner Insite) is unacceptable as a delivery method.

C. Electronic files shall be provided in their native format (MSWord, Excel, Primavera, etc.)

as well as Adobe pdf.

1. Pdfs shall be produced directly via software and shall include valid electronic signatures or they shall be scans of the original documents.

a. The minimum scanning resolution shall be 400 dpi for color and grayscale and shall be 600 dpi for black and white.

b. Color documents shall be scanned in color.

D. Hard copy delivery packages/boxes shall not exceed forty (40) pounds.

E. Hard copies shall not be provided in 3-ring binders (except for O&M manuals, if required).