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Letting November 6, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 89870 TAZEWELL County Section 19-02127-00-BR Route TR 141 (Furrow Road) Project NWU1-759 () District 4 Construction Funds

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Checked by

(Printed by authority of the State of Illinois)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

1. TIME AND PLACE OF OPENING BIDS. Electronic bids are to be submitted to the electronic bidding system (iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange). All bids must be submitted to the iCX system prior to 12:00 p.m.

November 6, 2026 at which time the bids will be publicly opened from the iCX SecureVault.

2. DESCRIPTION OF WORK. The proposed improvement is identified and advertised for bids in the

Invitation for Bids as:

Contract No. 89870 TAZEWELL County Section 19-02127-00-BR Project NWU1-759 () Route TR 141 (Furrow Road) District 4 Construction Funds

Construction of a single-span plate girder bridge carrying Furrow Road over Lost Creek. Work also includes HMA approach pavement, guardrail and other required work.

3. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. (a) This Notice, the invitation for bids, proposal and letter of award shall, together with all other documents in accordance with Article 101.09 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, become part of the contract. Bidders are cautioned to read and examine carefully all documents, to make all required inspections, and to inquire or seek explanation of the same prior to submission of a bid.

(b) State law, and, if the work is to be paid wholly or in part with Federal-aid funds, Federal law requires the bidder to make various certifications as a part of the proposal and contract. By execution and submission of the proposal, the bidder makes the certification contained therein. A false or fraudulent certification shall, in addition to all other remedies provided by law, be a breach of contract and may result in termination of the contract.

4. AWARD CRITERIA AND REJECTION OF BIDS. This contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder considering conformity with the terms and conditions established by the Department in the rules, Invitation for Bids and contract documents. The issuance of plans and proposal forms for bidding based upon a prequalification rating shall not be the sole determinant of responsibility. The Department reserves the right to determine responsibility at the time of award, to reject any or all proposals, to re-advertise the proposed improvement, and to waive technicalities.

By Order of the Illinois Department of Transportation

Gia Biagi, Secretary

CONTRACT 89870

INDEX

FOR

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

AND RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Adopted January 1, 2026

This index contains a listing of SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS, frequently used RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS, and LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS.

ERRATA Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (Adopted 1-1-22) (Revised 1-1-26)

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Std. Spec. Sec. Page No.

109 Measurement and Payment 202 Earth and Rock Excavation 204 Borrow and Furnished Excavation 207 Porous Granular Embankment 211 Topsoil and Compost 214 Grading and Shaping Ditches 406 Hot-Mix Asphalt Binder and Surface Course 407 Hot-Mix Asphalt Pavement (Full-Depth) 420 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 502 Excavation for Structures 504 Precast Concrete Structures 509 Metal Railings 522 Retaining Walls 540 Box Culverts 542 Pipe Culverts 550 Storm Sewers 586 Granular Backfill for Structures 601 Pipe Drains, Pipe Underdrains, and French Drains 630 Steel Plate Beam Guardrail 632 Guardrail and Cable Road Guard Removal 644 High Tension Cable Median Barrier 665 Woven Wire Fence 701 Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection 781 Raised Reflective Pavement Markers 782 Reflectors 801 Electrical Requirements 821 Roadway Luminaires

1003 Fine Aggregates 1004 Coarse Aggregates 1010 Finely Divided Minerals 1020 Portland Cement Concrete ……… 1030 Hot-Mix Asphalt 1040 Drain Pipe, Tile, and Wall Drain 1042 Precast Concrete Products 1061 Waterproofing Membrane System 1067 Luminaire ……… 1097 Reflectors 1102 Hot-Mix Asphalt Equipment

RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The following RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS indicated by an “X” are applicable to this contract and are included by reference:

CHECK SHEET # PAGE NO.

1 Additional State Requirements for Federal-Aid Construction Contracts 2 Subletting of Contracts (Federal-Aid Contracts)

3 EEO

4 Specific EEO Responsibilities Non Federal-Aid Contracts 5 Required Provisions - State Contracts 6 Asbestos Bearing Pad Removal 7 Asbestos Waterproofing Membrane and Asbestos HMA Surface Removal 8 Temporary Stream Crossings and In-Stream Work Pads 9 Construction Layout Stakes

10 Use of Geotextile Fabric for Railroad Crossing 11 Subsealing of Concrete Pavements 12 Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Correction 13 Pavement and Shoulder Resurfacing 14 Patching with Hot-Mix Asphalt Overlay Removal 15 Polymer Concrete 16 Reserved 17 Bicycle Racks 18 Temporary Portable Bridge Traffic Signals 19 Nighttime Inspection of Roadway Lighting 20 English Substitution of Metric Bolts 21 Calcium Chloride Accelerator for Portland Cement Concrete 22 Quality Control of Concrete Mixtures at the Plant 23 Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Concrete Mixtures 24 Reserved 25 Reserved 26 Temporary Raised Pavement Markers 27 Restoring Bridge Approach Pavements Using High-Density Foam 28 Portland Cement Concrete Inlay or Overlay 29 Portland Cement Concrete Partial Depth Hot-Mix Asphalt Patching 30 Longitudinal Joint and Crack Patching 31 Concrete Mix Design – Department Provided 32 Station Numbers in Pavements or Overlays

LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Table of Contents

CHECK SHEET # PAGE NO.

LRS 1 Reserved LRS 2 Furnished Excavation LRS 3 Work Zone Traffic Control Surveillance LRS 4 Flaggers in Work Zones LRS 5 Contract Claims LRS 6 Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals LRS 7 Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Material Proposals LRS 8 Reserved LRS 9 Bituminous Surface Treatments LRS 10 Reserved LRS 11 Employment Practices LRS 12 Wages of Employees on Public Works LRS 13 Selection of Labor LRS 14 Paving Brick and Concrete Paver Pavements and Sidewalks LRS 15 Partial Payments LRS 16 Protests on Local Lettings LRS 17 Substance Abuse Prevention Program LRS 18 Multigrade Cold Mix Asphalt LRS 19 Reflective Crack Control Treatment

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF WORK 1

DESCRIPTION OF WORK 1

PRECAUTIONS FOR UTILITIES 1

JOINT UTILITY LOCATING INFORMATION FOR EXCAVATORS 2

SHOP PLAN REVIEW 2

EARTH EXCAVATION 2

COMMITMENTS 2

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN 3

CONTRACTOR ACCESS 3

UTILITIES 6

SEEDING, CLASS 2 (SPECIAL) 7

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS 7

PCC AUTOMATIC BATCHING EQUIPMENT 8

PCC PLACEMENT BY PUMP REQUIREMENTS 8

PCC QMP ELECTRONIC REPORT SUBMITTALS 9

EMBANKMENT (RESTRICTIONS) 9

BOX CULVERT REMOVAL 10

TREE REMOVAL 10

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SECTION 404 PERMIT 10-27

STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN 28-38

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION STATEMENT 39

LR 107-4 40

LR 702 41

LR 1030-2 42-43

IDOT TRAINING PROGRAM GRADUATE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING 44-45

BDE SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The following special provisions indicated by an “X” are applicable to this contract. An * indicates a new or revised special provision for the letting.

File Name Pg. Special Provision Title Effective Revised 80099 Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) April 1, 2003 Jan. 1, 2022 _ 80274 Aggregate Subgrade Improvement April 1, 2012 April 1, 2022 80192 Automated Flagger Assistance Device Jan. 1, 2008 April 1, 2023 80173 Bituminous Materials Cost Adjustments Nov. 2, 2006 Aug. 1, 2017 80426 Bituminous Surface Treatment with Fog Seal Jan. 1, 2020 April 1, 2026 80475 Bridge Deck Concrete Overlays Jan. 1, 2026 80241 Bridge Demolition Debris July 1, 2009

5053I Building Removal Sept. 1, 1990 Aug. 1, 2022 5026I Building Removal with Asbestos Abatement Sept. 1, 1990 Aug. 1, 2022

80460 46 Cement, Finely Divided Minerals, Admixtures, Concrete, and Mortar Jan. 1, 2025 Jan. 1, 2026 80384 63 Compensable Delay Costs June 2, 2017 April 1, 2019 80198 Completion Date (via calendar days) April 1, 2008 80199 Completion Date (via calendar days) Plus Working Days April 1, 2008 80461 Concrete Barrier Jan. 1, 2025 80453 Concrete Sealer Nov. 1, 2023 80261 Construction Air Quality – Diesel Retrofit June 1, 2010 Jan. 1, 2025 80476 Deck Slab Repair Jan. 1, 2026

* 80029 67 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation Sept. 1, 2000 July 2, 2026

* 80486 Engineer’s Field Office Nov. 1, 2026 80467 71 Erosion Control Blanket Aug. 1, 2025 80229 Fuel Cost Adjustment April 1, 2009 Aug. 1, 2017 80452 Full Lane Sealant Waterproofing System Nov. 1, 2023 80433 Green Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Markings Jan. 1, 2021 Jan. 1, 2022 80471 74 Guardrail Nov. 1, 2025 80472 High Friction Surface Treatment Nov. 1, 2025 80456 75 Hot-Mix Asphalt Jan. 1, 2024 April 1, 2026 80446 Hot-Mix Asphalt – Longitudinal Joint Sealant Nov. 1, 2022 Aug. 1, 2023 80438 Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative – State Funded Contracts June 2, 2021 April 2, 2024 80483 Inlet Filters April 1, 2026 80477 Longitudinal Tining Jan. 1, 2026 July 1, 2026 80450 Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Walls Aug. 1, 2023 Aug. 1, 2025 80478 Modified Longitudinal Construction Joint Jan. 1, 2026 80464 Pavement Marking April 1, 2025 Nov. 1, 2025 80468 Pavement Patching Aug. 1, 2025 80441 79 Performance Graded Asphalt Binder Jan 1, 2023 April 1, 2026 80459 Preformed Plastic Pavement Marking June 2, 2024 3426I Railroad Protective Liability Insurance Dec. 1, 1986 Jan. 1, 2022 80473 Raised Reflective Pavement Markers Nov. 1, 2025 80455 85 Removal and Disposal of Regulated Substances Jan. 1, 2024 April 1, 2026 80474 Residential Driveway Temporary Signal Nov. 1, 2025 80445 87 Seeding Nov. 1, 2022 July 1, 2026

* 80457 Short Term and Temporary Pavement Markings April 1, 2024 Nov. 1, 2026 80462 Sign Panels and Appurtenances Jan. 1, 2025 Jan. 1, 2026 80479 Sinusoidal Rumble Strips Jan. 1, 2026 80469 Slope Wall Aug. 1, 2025 80448 93 Source of Supply and Quality Requirements Jan. 2, 2023 Jan. 1, 2026 80340 Speed Display Trailer April 2, 2014 Jan. 1, 2022 80127 Steel Cost Adjustment April 2, 2004 Nov. 1, 2025 80480 Structural Repair of Concrete Jan. 1, 2026 80397 95 Subcontractor and DBE Payment Reporting April 2, 2018 80391 96 Subcontractor Mobilization Payments Nov. 2, 2017 April 1, 2019

File Name Pg. Special Provision Title Effective Revised 80463 97 Submission of Bidders List Information Jan. 2, 2025 Mar. 2, 2025 80482 98 Submission of Payroll Records – Federal Aid Contract April 1, 2026 80437 Submission of Payroll Records – State Contract April 1, 2021 April 1, 2026 80435 Surface Testing of Pavements – IRI Jan. 1, 2021 Jan. 1, 2023 80465 100 Surveying Services April 1, 2025 80481 Temporary Concrete Barrier Jan. 1, 2026 80466 Temporary Rumble Strips April 1, 2025 80484 Tolerance in Thickness for Continuously Reinforced PCC Pavement July 1, 2026 80470 Traffic Signal Backplate Aug. 1, 2025 20338 101 Training Special Provisions Oct. 15, 1975 Sept. 2, 2021 80429 Ultra-Thin Bonded Wearing Course April 1, 2020 Jan. 1, 2022

* 80439 104 Vehicle and Equipment Warning Lights Nov. 1, 2021 Nov. 1, 2026 80458 Waterproofing Membrane System Aug. 1, 2024 80302 105 Weekly DBE Trucking Reports June 2, 2012 Jan. 2, 2025 80454 Wood Sign Support Nov. 1, 2023 80427 106 Work Zone Traffic Control Devices Mar. 2, 2020 Jan. 1, 2026 80485 109 Work Zone Width Restriction July 1, 2026 80071 110 Working Days Jan. 1, 2002

GUIDE BRIDGE SPECIAL PROVISION INDEX/CHECK SHEET

Effective as of the: January 16, 2026 Letting

An * indicates a new or revised special provision.

Pg

√ File Name Title Effective Revised

*GBSP 4 Polymer Modified Portland Cement Mortar June 7, 1994 Oct 17, 2025 GBSP 13 High-Load Multi-Rotational Bearings Oct 13, 1988 June 28, 2024 GBSP 14 Jack and Remove Existing Bearings April 20, 1994 April 13, 2018 GBSP 16 Jacking Existing Superstructure Jan 11, 1993 April 13, 2018 GBSP 18 Modular Expansion Joint May 19, 1994 Oct 27, 2023 GBSP 21 Cleaning and Painting Contact Surface Areas of Existing Steel

Structures June 30, 2003 Oct 23, 2020

*GBSP 25 Cleaning and Painting Existing Steel Structures Oct 2, 2001 Oct 17, 2025 GBSP 26 Containment and Disposal of Lead Paint Cleaning Residues Oct 2, 2001 Apr 22, 2016 GBSP 33 Pedestrian Truss Superstructure Jan 13, 1998 Oct 27, 2023 *GBSP 34 Concrete Wearing Surface June 23, 1994 Oct 17, 2025 GBSP 45 Bridge Deck Thin Polymer Overlay May 7, 1997 June 28, 2024 GBSP 55 Erection of Curved Steel Structures June 1, 2007 GBSP 59 Diamond Grinding and Surface Testing Bridge Sections Dec 6, 2004 April 15, 2022 GBSP 60 Containment and Disposal of Non-Lead Paint Cleaning

Residues Nov 25, 2004 Apr 22, 2016

GBSP 61 Slipform Parapet June 1, 2007 April 15, 2022 GBSP 67 Structural Assessment Reports for Contractor’s Means and

Methods Mar 6, 2009 Oct 5, 2015

GBSP 71 Aggregate Column Ground Improvement Jan 15, 2009 Oct 15, 2011 111 GBSP 78 Bridge Deck Construction Oct 22, 2013 Dec 21, 2016 GBSP 79 Bridge Deck Grooving (Longitudinal) Dec 29, 2014 Mar 29, 2017 GBSP 81 Membrane Waterproofing for Buried Structures Oct 4, 2016 March 1, 2019 GBSP 82 Metallizing of Structural Steel Oct 4, 2016 Oct 20, 2017 GBSP 83 Hot Dip Galvanizing for Structural Steel Oct 4, 2016 June 28, 2024 GBSP 85 Micropiles Apr 19, 1996 Oct 23, 2020 GBSP 86 Drilled Shafts Oct 5, 2015 Oct 27, 2023 GBSP 87 Lightweight Cellular Concrete Fill Nov 11, 2001 Apr 1, 2016 GBSP 88 Corrugated Structural Plate Structures Apr 22, 2016 April 13, 2018 GBSP 89 Preformed Pavement Joint Seal Oct 4, 2016 March 24, 2023 GBSP 90 Three Sided Precast Concrete Structure (Special) Dec 21, 2016 March 22, 2024 GBSP 91 Crosshole Sonic Logging Testing of Drilled Shafts Apr 20, 2016 March 24, 2023 GBSP 92 Thermal Integrity Profile Testing of Drilled Shafts Apr 20, 2016 March 24, 2023 GBSP 93 Preformed Bridge Joint Seal Dec 21, 2016 June 28, 2024 GBSP 94 Warranty for Cleaning and Painting Steel Structures Mar 3, 2000 Nov 24, 2004 GBSP 96 Erection of Bridge Girders Over or Adjacent to Railroads Aug 9, 2019 GBSP 97 Folded/Formed PVC Pipeliner April 15, 2022 GBSP 98 Cured-in-Place Pipe Liner April 15, 2022 GBSP 99 Spray-Applied Pipe Liner April 15, 2022 113 GBSP 100 Bar Splicers, Headed Reinforcement Sept 2, 2022 Oct 27, 2023 *GBSP 101 Noise Abatement Wall, Ground Wall Dec 9, 2022 Oct 17, 2025 *GBSP 102 Noise Abatement Wall, Structure Mounted Dec 9, 2022 Oct 17, 2025 GBSP 103 Noise Abatement Wall Anchor Rod Assembly Dec 9, 2022

Tazewell County Section 19-02127-00-BR

Cincinnati Road District Township Road 141 / Furrow Road

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The following Special Provisions supplement the “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction”, adopted January 1, 2022, the latest editions of the “Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways”, and the “Manual of Test Procedures for Materials” in effect on the date of invitation for bids, and the Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions indicated on the Check Sheet included herein which apply to and govern the construction of Tazewell County and Cincinnati Road District Section 19-02127-00-BR, and in case of conflict with any part or parts, of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern.

LOCATION OF WORK

This project is located in Tazewell County, Illinois approximately two miles east of South Pekin, Illinois on Township Road 141 (Furrow Road) in Section 36, Township 24 North, Range 5 West of the 3rd PM.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This work shall consist of the removal of the existing bridge and construction of a single span steel plate girder bridge with hot-mix asphalt approaches. Also included are stone riprap, guardrail, aggregate shoulders, and other related work. The road will be closed to traffic during construction.

PRECAUTIONS FOR UTILITIES

The Contractor shall take whatever precautions which may be necessary to protect the property of the various public utilities which may be located underground or above ground, at or adjacent to the site of this improvement. He will be required to repair or replace at his own expense, or bear the cost, to repair or replace, any public utility property which has been damaged through his negligence. The procedure and specifications of repair will be in accordance with the regulations and/or policy of the utility.

JOINT UTILITY LOCATING INFORMATION FOR EXCAVATORS

The Contractor's attention is directed to the fact that there exists within the State of Illinois a Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators (J.U.L.I.E.) System. Utility companies and municipalities which have gas mains and a number of others are a part of this system.

Instead of the Contractor notifying each individual utility owner that he will be working within the area, it will only be necessary to call the number of the Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators System which is (800)892-0123 and they will notify all utility companies involved that their respective utility should be located. A minimum of forty-eight hours advance notice is required and the political name of the township where the work is located, as shown on the cover sheet, along with other location information such as land section and quarter section will have to be given.

SHOP PLAN REVIEW

The contractor shall submit fabrication plans to Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 3085 Stevenson Drive, Suite 201, Springfield, Illinois 62703, for review and approval. Files can be sent electronically to swmegginson@hlreng.com.

EARTH EXCAVATION

Description. This work shall be done in accordance with Sections 202 and 211 of the Standard Specifications and the following provisions.

Construction Requirements. All clearing, grubbing, and removal of unclassified materials such as rubble, stones, rubbish, etc. shall be removed at the locations shown on the plans or as designated by the Engineer. The material removed as required in this special provision shall be disposed of outside the limits of the right of way in accordance with Article 202.03 of the Standard Specifications and as directed by the Engineer.

The top 4 inches of the seeded areas shall be topsoil subject to the approval of the Engineer.

Basis of Payment. The cost of excavating, furnishing and placing topsoil will be paid for at the unit cost per cubic yard for EARTH EXCAVATION. Clearing, grubbing and material removal will not be paid for separately, but shall be considered as included in the cost of EARTH EXCAVATION, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

COMMITMENTS

Trees three inches or greater in diameter shall not be cleared from April 1st through September 30th.

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

Traffic control shall be in accordance with the applicable sections of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, the applicable guidelines contained in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways and Illinois Supplement, these special provisions, and any special details and Highway Standards contained herein and in the plans.

Traffic. Furrow Road and Pfanz Road shall be closed to thru traffic as shown on the attached map and according to the Standards below. The Contractor must maintain access to adjacent properties along the route at all times. Police, fire, and other public services shall be notified at least 48 hours in advance of road closure.

Special attention is called to Articles 107.09 and 107.14 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and the following (1) Highway Standards; and, (2) other special provisions relating to traffic control.

(1) Traffic control protection required under the following standards shall be provided.

Standard 701901

Standard BLR 21

Staggered Type III Barricades with Road Closed to Thru Traffic and Bridge Out signs and flashing lights shall be placed at the intersections on each side of the project. Advanced warning signs shall be placed and post mounted per BLR 21.

(2) Type III barricades, to be erected by the Contractor, shall extend from shoulder break to shoulder break, Standard 701901, at each end of the construction limits or as directed by the Engineer at each end of the closed area. Two flashing lights shall be provided for each barricade located on the paved surface. Flashing lights shall be provided on all advance warning signs. All advance warning signs shall be new or in like new condition at the start of the project.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the condition and placement of traffic control devices at all times during construction activities and throughout shutdown periods.

Traffic control and protection will be paid for at the contract lump sum price for TRAFFIC

CONTROL AND PROTECTION (SPECIAL).

CONTRACTOR ACCESS

At road closure locations where Type III barricades are installed in a manner that will not allow Contractor access to the project without relocation of one or more of the barricades, the arrangement of the barricades at the beginning of each work day may be relocated, when approved by the Engineer, in the manner shown on Highway Standard 701901 for Road Closed to Through Traffic. “Road Closed” signs (R11-2), supplemented by “Except Authorized Vehicles” signs (R3-I101), shall be mounted on both the near-right and far-left barricades. At the end of each work day the barricades shall be returned to their in-line positions. This work will be included in the cost of Traffic Control and Protection.

UTILITIES

Add the following after the first paragraph of Article 105.07 of the Standard Specifications:

Underground utilities have been plotted from available surveys and records and, therefore, their locations must be considered approximate only. There also may be utilities for which the locations are unknown. Verification of locations of underground utilities, shown or not shown, will be the responsibility of the Contractor. The following utility companies have facilities within the project limits which will require adjustment:

Name and Address of Utility

Type

Locations

Estimated Date Adjustment Completed

Brightspeed 215 W. Ohio St.

Chicago, IL 60654

Underground Telephone

Along Furrow Road and Pfanz Road. In conduit across bridge.

Before Construction

Ameren Illinois 300 Liberty St.

Peoria, IL 61602

Overhead Powerlines

Along Furrow Road and Pfanz Road.

Before Construction

Windstream 8200 N Allen Rd Peoria, IL 61615

Underground Fiber Optic

Along Furrow Road Before Construction

Additional utility information may be obtained by calling the "Joint Utility Location Information for Excavators" phone number, 800-892-0123.

SEEDING, CLASS 2 (SPECIAL)

Description. This work shall be done in accordance with Section 250 and 251 of the Standard Specifications and the following provisions.

Construction Requirements. Fertilizer nutrients shall be applied at a rate of 270 pounds of actual nutrients per acre. The fertilizer furnished shall be a ready mixed material having a ratio of (1-1-1).

When seed or fertilizer is applied with a hydraulic seeder the rate of application shall be not less than 500 gallons of slurry per acre.

Basis of Payment. This work shall be paid for at the contact unit price per acre for SEEDING, CLASS 2 (SPECIAL). The items of Fertilizer Nutrients will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the contract unit price per acre for SEEDING CLASS 2 (SPECIAL).

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS

Prior to the use of any proposed borrow areas, use areas (temporary access roads, detours, run-arounds, etc.) and/or waste areas, the Contractor shall file the required environmental resource request surveys according to Section 107.22 of the Standard Specifications. These surveys are required in order for the Department to conduct cultural and biological resource surveys for the proposed site.

The required environmental resource documentation shall include the following:

• BDE Form 2289 (Borrow Site Review)

• BDE Form 2290 (Waste/Use Area Review)

• A location map showing the size limits and location of the use area

• Color photographs depicting the use area

• Borrow Area Entry Agreement form – D4 PI0101

Prior to any waste materials being removed from the construction site the required environmental resource surveys shall be obtained and filed by the Contractor. Excess waste products removed from the construction site shall be disposed of as required in Section 202.03 of the Standard Specifications.

Any protruding metal bars shall be removed prior to the disposal of broken concrete at approved disposal sites.

Please note that a minimum of four weeks shall be allowed for the District to obtain the required waste site environmental clearances and six weeks for the required borrow site environmental clearances.

PCC AUTOMATIC BATCHING EQUIPMENT

Effective April 23, 2010 Revised November 7, 2014

Portland cement concrete provided shall be produced from batch plants that conform to the requirements of Article 1103.03 (a) and (b) of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Semi-automatic batching will not be allowed.

In addition, the batching plant shall be a computerized plant interfaced with a printer and shall print actual batch weights and aggregate mixtures, all water added, amount of each admixture or additive per batch, and percentage variance from design. The ticket shall also state the actual water-cement ratio as batched, and the amount of water that can be added to the batch without exceeding the maximum water-cement ratio. Truck delivery tickets will still be required as per Article 1020.11 (a)(7) of the Standard Specifications.

PCC PLACEMENT BY PUMP REQUIREMENTS

Effective: January 1, 2022 these provisions are required for concrete structures and drilled shaft construction.

Revise the 7th paragraph of Article 503.07 to read:

"When air entrained concrete is pumped, a reduction hose at point of placement will be utilized.

In addition, the pump shall be operated with sufficient minimum pressure and flow rate to create a steady stream of material at the point of placement. The maximum allowable air loss caused by the pumping operation shall be 3.0 percent with the minimum air content at the point of discharge meeting the requirements of Article 1020.04. The initial air test utilized to determine the air content correction factor shall not be conducted within the confines of the pour. A pneumatic or mechanical shut-off device shall be incorporated in the pump apparatus as close as practical to point of placement; the device shall be utilized to maintain a full surcharge of material in the pump during pump stoppage."

Revise the 4th paragraph of Article 503.08 to read:

"At the Contractor’s option, pumping equipment may be used in lieu of a tremie to deposit concrete underwater. The Engineer will approve the concrete pumping equipment and its piping before the work is started. If pumping equipment is used to deliver concrete to a tremie and hopper, a reduction hose at point of placement will be utilized. In addition, the pump shall be operated with sufficient minimum pressure and flow rate to create a steady stream of material at the point of placement. The maximum allowable air loss caused by the pumping operation shall be 3.0 percent with the minimum air content at the point of discharge meeting the requirements of Article 1020.04. The initial air test utilized to determine the air content correction factor shall not be conducted within the confines of the pour. A pneumatic or mechanical shut-off device shall be incorporated in the pump apparatus as close as practical to point of placement; the device shall be utilized to maintain a full surcharge of material in the pump during pump stoppage."

PCC QMP ELECTRONIC REPORT SUBMITTALS

Effective January 13, 2022

The Contractor’s QC personnel shall be responsible for electronically submitting the following reports to the Department: PRO and IND data for BMPR MI654 "Air, Slump, & Quantity"; PRO data for BMPR MI655 "PCC Strength"; and PRO data for BMPR MI504 "Field/Lab Gradation".

The format for the electronic submittals will be the "QMP" reporting program which will be provided by the Department. Microsoft Office 2007 or newer is required for this program which must be provided by the Contractor.

EMBANKMENT (RESTRICTIONS)

Effective January 21, 2005 Revised August 5, 2022

Replace the sixth and seventh paragraphs of Article 205.04 with the following:

Alternating layers of suitable soil and restricted-use material will not be permitted. Restricted use materials may only be incorporated into the embankment by using one of the following procedures:

a. Restricted-use materials shall be placed in 4" lifts and disked with the underlying lift material until a uniform and homogenous material is formed having more than 35% passing the number 200 sieve.

b. Sand, gravel or crushed stone embankment when placed on the existing ground surface will be drained using a 10' (3 m) by 10' (3 m) French drain consisting of nonwoven geotechnical fabric with 12” (0.3 m) of B-3 riprap. This shall be constructed on both sides of the embankment at the toe of the foreslope spaced 150’ (46 m) apart. At locations requiring a French drain the 3’ (1 m) cohesive cap shall not be installed within the 10' by 10' riprap area. If the Engineer determines that the existing ground is a granular free draining soil, the French drain may be deleted.

c. Sand, gravel or crushed stone embankment when placed on top of a cohesive embankment will be drained with a permanent 4" (100 mm) underdrain system. The underdrain system shall consist of a longitudinal underdrain on both sides of the embankment and transverse underdrains spaced at 250' (75 m) centers. The underdrain shall consist of a 2' (0.6 m) deep by 1' (0.3 m) wide trench, backfilled with FA4 sand and a 4" (100 mm) diameter underdrain. In addition, both sides of the embankment will have a 6” (150 mm) diameter pipe drain which will drain the underdrain system and outletted into a permanent drainage structure or outletted by a headwall at the toe of the embankment.

The above work will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of the various pay items involved.

BOX CULVERT REMOVAL

Description. This work shall consist of removing the concrete box culvert and headwalls at the location shown in the plans. This work will be completed in accordance with Section 501 of the Standard Specifications.

Basis of Payment. This item shall be measured in feet along the invert of the box culvert.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per foot for BOX CULVERT REMOVAL

TREE REMOVAL

Description. This work shall consist of removal and off-site disposal of trees as indicated on the plans and as directed by the Engineer. This item shall be completed in accordance with Section 201 of the Standard Specifications and these provisions.

Construction Requirements. Trees three inches or greater in diameter shall not be cut between April 1 and September 30.

To comply with this date restriction, trees to be removed may be cut by others and left in the right-of-way. Tree removal by the Contractor shall include any previously cut trees, brush and stumps within the construction limits as designated by the Engineer.

Basis of Payment. This work shall be paid for at the contract unit price per acre for TREE REMOVAL, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SECTION 404 PERMIT

The work to be done under this contract shall comply with the terms of the Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit #14 – Linear Transportation Projects effective February 25, 2022 and the generic Section 401 Water Quality Certification conditions issued by the IEPA for this Nationwide Permit. The project affects less than 0.10 acre of Waters of the U.S.

under Section 404 and does not require a preconstruction notification to the Army Corp of Engineers. The Contractor shall comply with all of the special conditions and management practices of this nationwide permit and the special provisions of this Nationwide Permit.

No.�14.�Linear�Transportation� Projects� (NWP�Final�Notice,�86�FR,�73574)� Activities�required�for�crossings�of� waters�of�the�United�States�associated� with�the�construction,�expansion,� modification,�or�improvement�of�linear� transportation�projects�(�e.g.,�roads,� highways,�railways,�trails,�driveways,� airport�runways,�and�taxiways)�in� waters�of�the�United�States.�For�linear� transportation�projects�in�non-tidal� waters,�the�discharge�of�dredged�or�fill� material�cannot�cause�the�loss�of� greater�than�1/2�-acre�of�waters�of�the� United�States.�For�linear� transportation�projects�in�tidal�waters,� the�discharge�of�dredged�or�fill� material�cannot�cause�the�loss�of� greater�than�1/3�-acre�of�waters�of�the� United�States.�Any�stream�channel� modification,�including�bank� stabilization,�is�limited�to�the� minimum�necessary�to�construct�or� protect�the�linear�transportation� project;�such�modifications�must�be�in� the�immediate�vicinity�of�the�project.�

This�NWP�also�authorizes�temporary� structures,�fills,�and�work,�including� the�use�of�temporary�mats,�necessary� to�construct�the�linear�transportation� project.�Appropriate�measures�must� be�taken�to�maintain�normal� downstream�flows�and�minimize� flooding�to�the�maximum�extent� practicable,�when�temporary� structures,�work,�and�discharges�of� dredged�or�fill�material,�including� cofferdams,�are�necessary�for� construction�activities,�access�fills,�or� dewatering�of�construction�sites.�

Temporary�fills�must�consist�of� materials,�and�be�placed�in�a�manner,� that�will�not�be�eroded�by�expected� high�flows.�Temporary�fills�must�be� removed�in�their�entirety�and�the� affected�areas�returned�to�pre-construction�elevations.�The�areas� affected�by�temporary�fills�must�be� revegetated,�as�appropriate.�

This�NWP�cannot�be�used�to�authorize� non-linear�features�commonly� associated�with�transportation� projects,�such�as�vehicle�maintenance� or�storage�buildings,�parking�lots,�train� stations,�or�aircraft�hangars.�

Notification:�The�permittee�must� submit�a�pre-construction�notification� to�the�district�engineer�prior�to� commencing�the�activity�if:�(1)�The� loss�of�waters�of�the�United�States� exceeds�1/10�acre;�or�(2)�there�is�a� discharge�of�dredged�or�fill�material�in� a�special�aquatic�site,�including� wetlands.�(See�general�condition�32.)� (Authorities:�Sections�10�and�404).�

Note�1:�For�linear�transportation� projects�crossing�a�single�waterbody� more�than�one�time�at�separate�and� distant�locations,�or�multiple� waterbodies�at�separate�and�distant� locations,�each�crossing�is�considered� a�single�and�complete�project�for� purposes�of�NWP�authorization.�Linear� transportation�projects�must�comply� with�33�CFR�330.6(d).�

Note�2:�Some�discharges�of�dredged� or�fill�material�for�the�construction�of� farm�roads�or�forest�roads,�or� temporary�roads�for�moving�mining� equipment,�may�qualify�for�an� exemption�under�Section�404(f)�of�the� Clean�Water�Act�(see�33�CFR�323.4).�

Note�3:�For�NWP�14�activities�that� require�pre-construction�notification,� the�PCN�must�include�any�other�NWP(s),� regional�general�permit(s),�or�individual� permit(s)�used�or�intended�to�be�used�to� authorize�any�part�of�the�proposed� project�or�any�related�activity,�including� other�separate�and�distant�crossings� that�require�Department�of�the�Army� authorization�but�do�not�require�pre-construction�notification�(see�paragraph� (b)(4)�of�general�condition�32).�The� district�engineer�will�evaluate�the�PCN�in� accordance�with�Section�D,�“District� Engineer's�Decision.”�The�district� engineer�may�require�mitigation�to� ensure�that�the�authorized�activity� results�in�no�more�than�minimal� individual�and�cumulative�adverse� environmental�effects�(see�general� condition�23).�

C.�Nationwide�Permit�General�

Conditions� (NWP�Final�Notice,�86�FR�2867-2874)�

�Note:�To�qualify�for�NWP�authorization,� the�prospective�permittee�must�comply� with�the�following�general�conditions,�as� applicable,�in�addition�to�any�regional�or� case-specific�conditions�imposed�by�the� division�engineer�or�district�engineer.� Prospective�permittees�should�contact� the�appropriate�Corps�district�office�to� determine�if�regional�conditions�have� been�imposed�on�an�NWP.�Prospective� permittees�should�also�contact�the� appropriate�Corps�district�office�to� determine�the�status�of�Clean�Water�Act�

U.S Army Corps � Of Engineers �

2022�Nationwide�Permit�Summary�

�Issued:��February�25,�2022������������Expires:��March�14,�2026��������

Section�401�water�quality�certification� and/or�Coastal�Zone�Management�Act� consistency�for�an�NWP.�Every�person� who�may�wish�to�obtain�permit� authorization�under�one�or�more� NWPs,�or�who�is�currently�relying�on� an�existing�or�prior�permit� authorization�under�one�or�more� NWPs,�has�been�and�is�on�notice�that� all�of�the�provisions�of�33�CFR�330.1� through�330.6�apply�to�every�NWP� authorization.�Note�especially�33�CFR� 330.5�relating�to�the�modification,� suspension,�or�revocation�of�any�NWP� authorization.�� 1.�Navigation.�(a)�No�activity�may� cause�more�than�a�minimal�adverse� effect�on�navigation.�

(b)�Any�safety�lights�and�signals� prescribed�by�the�U.S.�Coast�Guard,� through�regulations�or�otherwise,� must�be�installed�and�maintained�at� the�permittee's�expense�on�authorized� facilities�in�navigable�waters�of�the� United�States.�

(c)�The�permittee�understands�and� agrees�that,�if�future�operations�by�the� United�States�require�the�removal,� relocation,�or�other�alteration,�of�the� structure�or�work�herein�authorized,� or�if,�in�the�opinion�of�the�Secretary�of� the�Army�or�his�or�her�authorized� representative,�said�structure�or�work� shall�cause�unreasonable�obstruction� to�the�free�navigation�of�the�navigable� waters,�the�permittee�will�be�required,� upon�due�notice�from�the�Corps�of� Engineers,�to�remove,�relocate,�or� alter�the�structural�work�or� obstructions�caused�thereby,�without� expense�to�the�United�States.�No�claim� shall�be�made�against�the�United� States�on�account�of�any�such�removal� or�alteration.�

2.�Aquatic�Life�Movements.�No� activity�may�substantially�disrupt�the� necessary�life�cycle�movements�of� those�species�of�aquatic�life� indigenous�to�the�waterbody,� including�those�species�that�normally� migrate�through�the�area,�unless�the� activity's�primary�purpose�is�to� impound�water.�All�permanent�and� temporary�crossings�of�waterbodies� shall�be�suitably�culverted,�bridged,�or� otherwise�designed�and�constructed� to�maintain�low�flows�to�sustain�the� movement�of�those�aquatic�species.�If� a�bottomless�culvert�cannot�be�used,� then�the�crossing�should�be�designed� and�constructed�to�minimize�adverse� effects�to�aquatic�life�movements.�

3.�Spawning�Areas.�Activities�in� spawning�areas�during�spawning� seasons�must�be�avoided�to�the� maximum�extent�practicable.� Activities�that�result�in�the�physical� destruction�(e.g.,�through�excavation,� fill,�or�downstream�smothering�by� substantial�turbidity)�of�an�important� spawning�area�are�not�authorized.�

4.�Migratory�Bird�Breeding�Areas.� Activities�in�waters�of�the�United� States�that�serve�as�breeding�areas�for� migratory�birds�must�be�avoided�to� the�maximum�extent�practicable.�

5.�Shellfish�Beds.�No�activity�may� occur�in�areas�of�concentrated� shellfish�populations,�unless�the� activity�is�directly�related�to�a�shellfish� harvesting�activity�authorized�by� NWPs�4�and�48,�or�is�a�shellfish� seeding�or�habitat�restoration�activity� authorized�by�NWP�27.�

6.�Suitable�Material.�No�activity�may� use�unsuitable�material�(e.g.,�trash,� debris,�car�bodies,�asphalt,�etc.).� Material�used�for�construction�or� discharged�must�be�free�from�toxic� pollutants�in�toxic�amounts�(see�section� 307�of�the�Clean�Water�Act).�

7.�Water�Supply�Intakes.�No�activity� may�occur�in�the�proximity�of�a�public� water�supply�intake,�except�where�the� activity�is�for�the�repair�or�improvement� of�public�water�supply�intake�structures� or�adjacent�bank�stabilization.�

8.�Adverse�Effects�From� Impoundments.�If�the�activity�creates� an�impoundment�of�water,�adverse� effects�to�the�aquatic�system�due�to� accelerating�the�passage�of�water,� and/or�restricting�its�flow�must�be� minimized�to�the�maximum�extent� practicable.�

9.�Management�of�Water�Flows.�To�the� maximum�extent�practicable,�the�pre-construction�course,�condition,�capacity,� and�location�of�open�waters�must�be� maintained�for�each�activity,�including� stream�channelization,�storm�water� management�activities,�and�temporary� and�permanent�road�crossings,�except� as�provided�below.�The�activity�must�be� constructed�to�withstand�expected�high� flows.�The�activity�must�not�restrict�or� impede�the�passage�of�normal�or�high� flows,�unless�the�primary�purpose�of�the� activity�is�to�impound�water�or�manage� high�flows.�The�activity�may�alter�the� pre-construction�course,�condition,� capacity,�and�location�of�open�waters�if� it�benefits�the�aquatic�environment� (e.g.,�stream�restoration�or�relocation� activities).�

10.�Fills�Within�100-Year�Floodplains.� The�activity�must�comply�with�applicable� FEMA-approved�state�or�local�floodplain� management�requirements.�

11.�Equipment.�Heavy�equipment� working�in�wetlands�or�mudflats�must� be�placed�on�mats,�or�other�measures� must�be�taken�to�minimize�soil� disturbance.�

12.�Soil�Erosion�and�Sediment� Controls.�Appropriate�soil�erosion�and� sediment�controls�must�be�used�and� maintained�in�effective�operating� condition�during�construction,�and�all� exposed�soil�and�other�fills,�as�well�as� any�work�below�the�ordinary�high� water�mark�or�high�tide�line,�must�be� permanently�stabilized�at�the�earliest� practicable�date.�Permittees�are� encouraged�to�perform�work�within� waters�of�the�United�States�during� periods�of�low-flow�or�no-flow,�or� during�low�tides.�

13.�Removal�of�Temporary�Structures� and�Fills.�Temporary�structures�must� be�removed,�to�the�maximum�extent� practicable,�after�their�use�has�been� discontinued.�Temporary�fills�must�be� removed�in�their�entirety�and�the� affected�areas�returned�to�pre-construction�elevations.�The�affected� areas�must�be�revegetated,�as� appropriate.�

14.�Proper�Maintenance.�Any� authorized�structure�or�fill�shall�be� properly�maintained,�including� maintenance�to�ensure�public�safety� and�compliance�with�applicable�NWP� general�conditions,�as�well�as�any� activity-specific�conditions�added�by� the�district�engineer�to�an�NWP� authorization.�

15.�Single�and�Complete�Project.�The� activity�must�be�a�single�and�complete� project.�The�same�NWP�cannot�be� used�more�than�once�for�the�same� single�and�complete�project.�

16.�Wild�and�Scenic�Rivers.�(a)�No� NWP�activity�may�occur�in�a� component�of�the�National�Wild�and� Scenic�River�System,�or�in�a�river� officially�designated�by�Congress�as�a� “study�river”�for�possible�inclusion�in� the�system�while�the�river�is�in�an� official�study�status,�unless�the� appropriate�Federal�agency�with� direct�management�responsibility�for� such�river,�has�determined�in�writing� that�the�proposed�activity�will�not� adversely�affect�the�Wild�and�Scenic� River�designation�or�study�status.�

(b)�If�a�proposed�NWP�activity�will� occur�in�a�component�of�the�National� Wild�and�Scenic�River�System,�or�in�a� river�officially�designated�by�Congress� as�a�“study�river”�for�possible� inclusion�in�the�system�while�the�river� is�in�an�official�study�status,�the� permittee�must�submit�a�pre-construction�notification�(see�general� condition�32).�The�district�engineer� will�coordinate�the�PCN�with�the� Federal�agency�with�direct� management�responsibility�for�that� river.�Permittees�shall�not�begin�the� NWP�activity�until�notified�by�the� district�engineer�that�the�Federal� agency�with�direct�management� responsibility�for�that�river�has� determined�in�writing�that�the� proposed�NWP�activity�will�not� adversely�affect�the�Wild�and�Scenic� River�designation�or�study�status.�

(c)�Information�on�Wild�and�Scenic� Rivers�may�be�obtained�from�the� appropriate�Federal�land�management� agency�responsible�for�the�designated� Wild�and�Scenic�River�or�study�river� (e.g.,�National�Park�Service,�U.S.�Forest� Service,�Bureau�of�Land�Management,� U.S.�Fish�and�Wildlife�Service).� Information�on�these�rivers�is�also� available�at:�http://www.rivers.gov/.�

17.�Tribal�Rights.�No�activity�or�its� operation�may�impair�reserved�tribal� rights,�including,�but�not�limited�to,� reserved�water�rights�and�treaty� fishing�and�hunting�rights.�

18.�Endangered�Species.�(a)�No� activity�is�authorized�under�any�NWP� which�is�likely�to�directly�or�indirectly� jeopardize�the�continued�existence�of�a� threatened�or�endangered�species�or�a� species�proposed�for�such�designation,� as�identified�under�the�Federal� Endangered�Species�Act�(ESA),�or�which� will�directly�or�indirectly�destroy�or� adversely�modify�designated�critical� habitat�or�critical�habitat�proposed�for� such�designation.�No�activity�is� authorized�under�any�NWP�which�“may� affect”�a�listed�species�or�critical�habitat,� unless�ESA�section�7�consultation� addressing�the�consequences�of�the� proposed�activity�on�listed�species�or� critical�habitat�has�been�completed.�See� 50�CFR�402.02�for�the�definition�of� “effects�of�the�action”�for�the�purposes� of�ESA�section�7�consultation,�as�well�as� 50�CFR�402.17,�which�provides�further� explanation�under�ESA�section�7� regarding�“activities�that�are�reasonably� certain�to�occur”�and�“consequences� caused�by�the�proposed�action.”�

(b)�Federal�agencies�should�follow�their� own�procedures�for�complying�with�the� requirements�of�the�ESA�(see�33�CFR� 330.4(f)(1)).�If�pre-construction� notification�is�required�for�the�proposed� activity,�the�Federal�permittee�must� provide�the�district�engineer�with�the� appropriate�documentation�to� demonstrate�compliance�with�those� requirements.�The�district�engineer�will� verify�that�the�appropriate� documentation�has�been�submitted.�If� the�appropriate�documentation�has�not� been�submitted,�additional�ESA�section� 7�consultation�may�be�necessary�for�the� activity�and�the�respective�federal� agency�would�be�responsible�for� fulfilling�its�obligation�under�section�7�of� the�ESA.�

(c)�Non-federal�permittees�must�submit� a�pre-construction�notification�to�the� district�engineer�if�any�listed�species�(or� species�proposed�for�listing)�or� designated�critical�habitat�(or�critical�13 habitat�proposed�such�designation)� might�be�affected�or�is�in�the�vicinity� of�the�activity,�or�if�the�activity�is� located�in�designated�critical�habitat� or�critical�habitat�proposed�for�such� designation,�and�shall�not�begin�work� on�the�activity�until�notified�by�the� district�engineer�that�the� requirements�of�the�ESA�have�been� satisfied�and�that�the�activity�is� authorized.�For�activities�that�might� affect�Federally-listed�endangered�or� threatened�species�(or�species� proposed�for�listing)�or�designated� critical�habitat�(or�critical�habitat� proposed�for�such�designation),�the� pre-construction�notification�must� include�the�name(s)�of�the�endangered� or�threatened�species�(or�species� proposed�for�listing)�that�might�be� affected�by�the�proposed�activity�or� that�utilize�the�designated�critical� habitat�(or�critical�habitat�proposed� for�such�designation)�that�might�be� affected�by�the�proposed�activity.�The� district�engineer�will�determine� whether�the�proposed�activity�“may� affect”�or�will�have�“no�effect”�to� listed�species�and�designated�critical� habitat�and�will�notify�the�non-Federal� applicant�of�the�Corps'�determination� within�45�days�of�receipt�of�a�complete� pre-construction�notification.�For� activities�where�the�non-Federal� applicant�has�identified�listed�species� (or�species�proposed�for�listing)�or� designated�critical�habitat�(or�critical� habitat�proposed�for�such�designation)� that�might�be�affected�or�is�in�the� vicinity�of�the�activity,�and�has�so� notified�the�Corps,�the�applicant�shall� not�begin�work�until�the�Corps�has� provided�notification�that�the� proposed�activity�will�have�“no�effect”� on�listed�species�(or�species�proposed� for�listing�or�designated�critical�habitat� (or�critical�habitat�proposed�for�such� designation),�or�until�ESA�section�7� consultation�or�conference�has�been� completed.�If�the�non-Federal� applicant�has�not�heard�back�from�the� Corps�within�45�days,�the�applicant� must�still�wait�for�notification�from� the�Corps.�

(d)�As�a�result�of�formal�or�informal� consultation�or�conference�with�the� FWS�or�NMFS�the�district�engineer� may�add�species-specific�permit� conditions�to�the�NWPs.�

(e)�Authorization�of�an�activity�by�an� NWP�does�not�authorize�the�“take”�of� a�threatened�or�endangered�species� as�defined�under�the�ESA.�In�the� absence�of�separate�authorization� (e.g.,�an�ESA�Section�10�Permit,�a� Biological�Opinion�with�“incidental� take”�provisions,�etc.)�from�the�FWS� or�the�NMFS,�the�Endangered�Species� Act�prohibits�any�person�subject�to� the�jurisdiction�of�the�United�States�to� take�a�listed�species,�where�“take”� means�to�harass,�harm,�pursue,�hunt,� shoot,�wound,�kill,�trap,�capture,�or� collect,�or�to�attempt�to�engage�in�any� such�conduct.�The�word�“harm”�in�the� definition�of�“take”�means�an�act� which�actually�kills�or�injures�wildlife.� Such�an�act�may�include�significant� habitat�modification�or�degradation� where�it�actually�kills�or�injures� wildlife�by�significantly�impairing� essential�behavioral�patterns,� including�breeding,�feeding�or� sheltering.�

(f)�If�the�non-federal�permittee�has�a� valid�ESA�section�10(a)(1)(B)�incidental� take�permit�with�an�approved�Habitat� Conservation�Plan�for�a�project�or�a� group�of�projects�that�includes�the� proposed�NWP�activity,�the�non-federal�applicant�should�provide�a� copy�of�that�ESA�section�10(a)(1)(B)� permit�with�the�PCN�required�by� paragraph�(c)�of�this�general� condition.�The�district�engineer�will� coordinate�with�the�agency�that�issued� the�ESA�section�10(a)(1)(B)�permit�to� determine�whether�the�proposed�NWP� activity�and�the�associated�incidental� take�were�considered�in�the�internal�ESA� section�7�consultation�conducted�for�the�…