Q&A_Amendment_0003_(Final).pdf

Q8) Is there any additional information on the existing Pier (year constructed, last date painted, composition of existing wood members, are any hazardous materials present, etc)?

A8) The existing pier was constructed in 1987/88. The paint on the existing steel beams may contain lead. See the attached design plans for the existing pier dated 10/1987 for additional information.

NPS does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the existing pier design plans.

Q9) Please clarify the onsite construction duration. Is it 125 calendar days, 90 calendar days, substantial complete NLT 30Jun2017, or something else?

A9) Form 336 Amendment 001 and Section F will be modified to reflect complete the entire work except the scow ready for use not later than June 15, 2017. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. The Scow to be completed and delivered to Stonington Maine by 1 May 2018.

Q10) Refer to 01 50 00-3.4.F.3. Please clarify the park hot work requirements.

A10) NPS has no hot work permitting program for outside work beyond that required by state and local fire codes. Per SECTION 015000 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 3.4.F Temporary Fire Protection: Review needs with local fire department and establish procedures to be followed. COR will coordinate contact NPS Wildland fire coordinator and local fire department as needed.

Q11) Refer to 01 35 13.22-3.2, 01 57 23-1.1, et al. Have ALL permits been obtained by the NPS? If not, please list what is required by the Ktr/bidder.

A11) NPS will not permit archeological investigation by non-NPS personnel. NPS Archeological Monitor will observe all ground-disturbing site work. Permits attached. Below is furnished for information purposes only and does not relieve the proposer from compliance with said rules:

Restrictions as per a Corps of Engineer General Permit for Navigable For Navigable Water, 7 its reads as follows: 7. Bank and Shoreline Stabilization

1. Bank stabilization projects <200 linear feet provided:

• ≤1 cubic yard of fill per linear foot placed along the bank waterward of high tide line. No fill or equipment will occur in SAS3.

• Work conducted in the intertidal zone must be conducted in-the dry during low water.

• No structures angled steeper than 1H:1V and only rough-faced stone or fiber roll revetments allowed.

• No driving of piles or sheeting.

2. Bank stabilization projects in excess of 200 linear feet (Applicant or Applicant + Abutters combined) must undergo Category 2 review.

Q12) Refer to 01 57 23-1.1. Please provide or specifically list the DES, coastal, and/or shoreland permit requirements.

A12) Under permit by rule procedures if contractor is certified no additional filings are required to MeDEP. Section 1.3.A. requirement still applies to submit to COR. Additionally any other proposed measures will be evaluated as part of the technical proposal under, Protection of park resources and environment. Below is furnished for information purposes only and does not relieve the proposer from compliance with said rules:

Permit by Rule documents that a project will be completed as defined in an outlined section of Maine DEP rules. Section (4) Replacement of Structures reads:

4. Replacement of structures

C. Standards

(1) A replaced structure that is located in, on, or over a protected natural resource may not exceed the dimensions, including height, of the previously existing structure, and may not extend any further into the water body or wetland, except that retaining walls may be reinforced with a facing material not exceeding 6 inch in width or may be replaced with riprap in accordance with Section 8 "Shoreline stabilization".

NOTE: Vegetation is the preferred method of erosion control near water bodies. Where the use of vegetation is not feasible, riprap is preferred over retaining walls because it dissipates wave action and is a more stable structure over the long term. The DEP encourages the replacement of retaining walls with riprap, unless the presence of large trees or structures makes its use impractical.

(2) The following measures must be taken to prevent erosion of soil or fill material from disturbed areas into the protected resources:

(a) Staked hay bales or silt fence must be properly installed between the area of soil disturbance and the edge of the resource before the activity begins;

(b) Hay bales or silt fence barriers must be maintained until the disturbed area is permanently stabilized;

(c) Within 7 calendar days following the completion of any soil disturbance, and prior to any storm event, mulch must be spread on any exposed soils;

(d) All disturbed soils must be permanently stabilized; and

(e) Within 30 days of final stabilization of the site, any silt fence must be removed.

NOTE: For guidance on erosion and sedimentation controls, consult the Maine Erosion and Sediment Control BMPs, dated March 2003. This handbook and other references are available from the DEP.

(3) Disturbance of wetland vegetation must be avoided if possible. If wetland vegetation must be disturbed during the activity, it must be reestablished immediately upon completion of the activity and must be maintained.

(4) Non-native wetland plants may not be planted in disturbed areas.

(5) Work done in a river, stream or brook must allow for fish passage and the maintenance of normal stream flows at all times of year and may not impound water.

(6) No dredging may take place during the activity and no material may be removed from the affected natural resource except that rocks that were part of the original structure may be removed or reused.

(7) Work below the high water line of a great pond, river, stream or brook must be done at low water, except as required for emergency flood control work. Measures, such as a silt boom or staked fencing, must be employed to reduce and isolate turbidity.

(8) If the activity occurs within tidal waters, the activity must occur during the time period approved by the Department of Marine Resources.

(9) If work is performed in a river, stream or brook that is less than three feet deep at the time of the activity and at the location of the activity, the applicant must provide for temporary diversion of flow to the opposite side of the channel while work is in progress.

(a) Diversion may be accomplished by placing sandbags, timbers, sheet steel, concrete blocks, 6+ mil polyethylene or geotextiles from the bank to midstream on the upstream side of the activity. No more than two-thirds (2/3) or 25 feet of stream width, whichever is less, may be diverted at one time.

(b) Any material used to divert water flow must be completely removed upon completion of the activity, and the stream substrate must be restored to its original condition.

(c) A pump may be operated, where necessary, for a temporary diversion. The pump outlet must be located and operated such that erosion or the discharge of sediment to the water is prevented.

(10) Wheeled or tracked equipment may not be operated in the water. Equipment operating on the shore may reach into the water with a bucket or similar extension.

Equipment may cross streams on rock, gravel or ledge bottom.

(11) All wheeled or tracked equipment that must travel or work in a vegetated wetland area must travel and work on mats or platforms in order to protect wetland vegetation.

(12) All debris or excavated material must be stockpiled either outside the wetland or on mats or platforms. Hay bales, silt fence or mulch must be used, where necessary, to prevent sedimentation. Any debris generated during the activity must be prevented from washing downstream and must be removed from the wetland or water body.

Disposal of debris must be in conformance with Maine Hazardous Waste, Septage and Solid Waste Management Act, 38 M.R.S.A. Section 1301 et seq.

(13) Uncured concrete may not be placed directly into the water. Concrete must be pre-cast and cured at least three weeks before placing in the water, or where necessary, must be placed in forms and cured at least one week before the forms are removed. No washing of tools, forms, etc. may occur in or adjacent to the waterbody or wetland.

(14) The use of untreated lumber is preferred. Lumber pressure treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) may be used only if necessary and only if use is allowed under federal law and not prohibited from sale under 38 M.R.S.A. 1682, and provided it is cured on dry land in such a manner as to expose all surfaces to the air for a period of at least 21 days prior to construction. Wood treated with creosote or pentachlorophenol may not be used where the wood will come in contact with water.

(15) The replaced structure may not interfere with, or reduce the opportunity for, existing navigational and recreational uses of the site.

D. Definitions. The following terms, as used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context indicates otherwise:

(1) Dam. Any man-made artificial barrier, including appurtenant works, the site on which it is located and appurtenant rights of flowage and access, that impounds or diverts a river, stream or brook or great pond.

(2) Dredge. To move or remove, by digging scooping or suctioning any sand, silt, mud, gravel, rock, or other material from the bottom of a water body or wetland surface.

(3) Fill. a. (verb) To put into or upon, supply to, or allow to enter a water body or wetland any earth, rock, gravel, sand, silt, clay, peat, or debris; b. (noun) Material, other than structures, placed in or adjacent to a water body or wetland.

(4) Land adjacent to a protected natural resource. Any land area within 75 feet, measured horizontally, of the normal high water line of a great pond, river, stream or brook or the upland edge of a coastal wetland or freshwater wetland.

(5) Public works project. A federal, state or local government, or state-regulated utility project for public use or service including, but not limited to, highways, dams, bridges, utility lines, water lines, sewerage, and recreational facilities such as boat launch facilities.

(6) Replacement. Any activity that results in more than 50% of a structure being restored or reconstructed whether above or below the normal high water line.

(7) Retaining wall. A vertical or near vertical structure generally constructed of wood, concrete or rock or a combination of these materials and located at or below the normal high water line.

(8) Riprap. Heavy, irregularly-shaped rocks that are fit into place, without mortar, on a slope. Square or rectangular rocks with flat faces, such as quarry stone or manufactured blocks, do not qualify as “irregularly-shaped”.

(9) Structure. Anything built for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, goods or property of any kind, together with anything constructed or erected with a fixed location on or in the ground. Examples of structures include buildings, utility lines and roads.

(10) Non-native wetland plants. Wetland grasses, forbs, shrubs, or trees not native to the State of Maine, for example, common reed (Phragmites communis) and purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria).

Q13) Refer to 01 73 40-3.3. Please confirm that paving is NOT part of this project. If it is, please identify the area to be paved with asphalt.

A13) Hot mix asphalt paving is not required as part of this project.

Q14) How many onsite "supervisors" are required at all times (e.g., quality control manager, environmental supervisor, safety officer, superintendent, scheduler, etc)?

A14) 01 31 00 1.6A and 01 57 23 1.4.C Contractor’s Environmental Manager must be onsite. There is a Maine DEP requirement that requires a person certified in erosion control be on site at all times ground disturbing work is being performed in the Coastal Management Zone.

Per 01 35 23 2.1A Contractor to provide name of responsible supervisor to carry out the Safety program (there is no specification requirement for this person to be on site at all times).

Per 01 40 00 1.5 B 1. The Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor may also perform other duties. The Contractor's designated Quality Control Supervisor shall be on the project site whenever contract work is in progress. The Contractor's job supervisory staff may be used to assist the Quality Control Supervisor supplemented, as necessary, by additional certified testing technicians.

These requirements do not conflict and need not change. There is no requirement that prevents a single person qualified in all roles in performing all functions.

Additionally any proposed measures will be evaluated as part of the technical proposal under, Technical Approach and Project Management.

Q15) Is the schedule to be cost loaded or can a spreadsheet be provided for the schedule of values?

A15) Per section 01 32 16 2.1A Contractor to provide a schedule of values, A spread sheet will satisfy this requirement. Work activities on schedule of values will match work activities on base line schedule and will satisfy requirements of this paragraph and that of 01 32 16 1.2.B.

Q16) Are there any special photo requirements? Are digital photos acceptable?

A16) The photo requirements are specified in Specifications Section 013233 – PHOTO

DOCUMENTATION FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECTS.

Q17) Please clarify the NPS archaeologist coordination procedures?

A17) NPS Archeological Monitor will observe all ground-disturbing site work per SECTION 01 35 13.22

– ARCHEOLOGICAL PROTECTION Paragraph 1.3. Notify COR as per paragraph 1.4

Q18) Please clarify and sustainability and/or waste handling requirements for this specific project.

A18) NPS has no requirements beyond section 01 74 19 1.3 Performance Requirements unless specifically called out in the drawings.

Q19) Please confirm the only acceptable laydown areas will be via Ktr/bidder furnished marine vessel(s).

A19) SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK 1.3 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE, Paragraphs A and B are sufficient to express government requirements.

Q20) Please clarify exactly what is required for NPS access to the project, especially since it was noted that land-side access is somewhat limited/prohibited.

A20) NPS or its agents must be allowed upon all vessels and staging (per section 01 11 00) and erected work on site when safe to do so, NPS or its agents may approach the site via land on foot or by water as necessary to access contractor facilities in place at that time. When Items that are fabricated or assembled off-site and shall be inspected for quality control at the place of fabrication, NPS or its agents will be notified and allowed to be present. NPS will furnish all required PPE for it personnel or its agents.

Q21) Please clarify what, if any, weekly meetings are expected to occur on this particular project.

A21) The Contracting Officer will schedule weekly meetings with the Contractor as specified in Part 1.5.B of Specifications Section 013100 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION.

Q22) Please clarify any noise restrictions.

A22) Minimum specified requirements: SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK, 1.5 WORK RESTRICTIONS and 1.6 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS, F. Equipment when not in use shall be shut off to minimize noise and air-pollution. Additionally any other proposed measures will be evaluated as part of the technical proposal under, Technical Approach and Project Management.

Q23) Please clarify/confirm that the ACOE 3-phase QC program and EM 385-1-1 safety program is to be implemented.

A23) ACOE 3-phase QC program and EM 385-1-1 safety program do not apply to this solicitation .Minimum requirements are in SECTION 01 40 00 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS and in SECTION 01 35 23 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. Additionally any proposed measures will be evaluated as part of the technical proposal under Technical Approach and Project Management.

Q24) Please confirm that there will not be any electricity or water available at the site.

A24) There will not be any electricity of water available at the project site as noted in Part 1.3 of Specifications Section 0150000 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS.

Q25) Please clarify the closeout document requirements. E.g., are CADD as-builts required?

A25) Part 1.2 of Specification Section 017700 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES specifies the requirements for Project Record Drawings.

Q26) Refer to SOW notes on S1. Please clarify where the existing gangway is to be salvaged/delivered to.

A26) The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of the entire existing aluminum gangway. It shall not be salvaged to NPS.

Q27) Refer to SOW notes on S1 and details on other plan sheets. There are lists scopes of work which are pretty subjective in nature, i.e., no quantities or allowances/assumptions are noted (support void "fillings", length of scow chains, height of pile caps, dowel replacements, etc). If no assumptions are given, the bid amounts will be grossly varied.

A27) For the grout bags to fill voids under the bottom course of stone masonry at Support 1 and Support 2. The estimated quantity of grout bags required based on the 9/19/2014 inspection is 6 CY at Support 1 and 9 CY at Support 2.

Chain length is to match existing as to be of sufficient length to connect smaller old scow and larger new scow.

Q28) Refer to S1, materials notes. Is the re-steel to be epoxy coated?

A28) No, the reinforcing steel is not required to be epoxy coated.

Q29) The specifications reference the Americans with Disabilities Act. Do these requirements apply to the aluminum gangway? These requirements include a continuous pipe railing and a length of 80’ for this tidal range.

A29) Part 3.1.A of Specification Section 359000 – ALUMINUM GANGWAY specifies that the gangway and handrails shall be designed to the sizes shown in the Contract Plans.

Q30) Would the Park Service consider a heavily constructed timber truss style floating dock instead of the specified fiberglass scow?

A30) At contractor request NPS to arrange delivery and require contractor to install the old scow using replacement chains and gangway, and then Contractor to deliver the new scow to Stonington Maine prior to 1 May 2018 for installation in the spring of 2018 by the NPS. The old scow will work with new gangway and replacement chains matching existing in length, temporarily for the summer season. Contractor may still propose to furnish and install new scow by June 2015 instead.

Q31) Would the Park Service consider 2” x 6” IPE (Ironwood) as an approved alternate to the composite lumber specified for decking and hand railing.

A31) Yes, provided the IPE (Ironwood) meets the provisions of the attached Specification Section 069001 – Structural Timber – Ipe.

Q32) Would the Park consider the following procedure: Mobilize a crane barge prior to June 1, 2017 and install temporary pile supports at mid span of the existing pier which will reduce the spans from 40 feet to approxiamely 20 feet each and install the original gangway and float (scow) for the 2017 camping season. Return in the Fall 2017 and remove the existing structure and replace it with the new pier per plans and specifications.

A32) No, the Government will not accept.

Q33) The specifications require that the scow be built to ABS standards does that require:

a) ABS Certified shop drawings

b) ABS Inspection during construction

c) ABS Certificate upon completion

A33) the response to questions 2a, b & c is no. We do need shop drawings and design calculations submitted for the scow as noted in Part 1.5.A of Specification Section 359002 – FIBERGLASS SCOW but they do not have to be American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certified. We also do not need ABS inspection during fabrication or an ABS certificate upon completion. The Contractor does have to certify the items specified in Part 1.5.B of Specification Section 359002 – FIBERGLASS SCOW.

Q34) Can the existing concrete abutment and the concrete support caps be reused instead of replaced?

A34) No, the existing concrete abutment and the concrete support caps shall be replaced as shown in the Contract Plans.

Q35) Can the concrete for the new abutment and support caps be batched on site?

A35) Yes, the concrete may be batched on site, provided requirements for minimum compressive strength, maximum permeability and entrained air listed in Table 1 of MaineDOT Standard Specifications Section 502 can be met.

Q36) The specifications reference the Americans with Disabilities Act. Do these requirements apply to the aluminum gangway? These requirements include a continuous pipe railing and a length of 80’ for this tidal range?

A36) Part 3.1.A of Specification Section 359000 – ALUMINUM GANGWAY specifies that the gangway and handrails shall be designed to the sizes shown in the Contract Plans.

Q37) Please confirm that the aluminum gangway railing if configured as shown in the Contract Plans will not conflict with the gangway platform timber railing.

A37) This was evaluated during design and the clearance should be sufficient. The gangway will not be level with the dock surface when it is rotated which increases the clearance and the gangway platform is wider than the gangway which also provides additional clearance. Part 3.1.I of Specification Section 359000 – ALUMINUM GANGWAY specifies that the top rail shall extend a minimum of 12” past the walking surface of the gangway at both ends. Design of the gangway, including detailing of the final configuration of the railings at both ends and confirming there are no conflicts, is the responsibility of the Contractor.

Q38) Would the Park Service consider a heavily constructed timber truss style floating dock instead of the specified fiberglass scow?

A38) At contractor request NPS to arrange delivery and require contractor to install the old scow using replacement chains and gangway, and then Contractor to deliver the new scow to Stonington Maine prior to 1 May 2018 for installation in the spring of 2018 by the NPS. The old scow will work with new gangway and replacement chains matching existing in length, temporarily for the summer season. Contractor may still propose to furnish and install new scow by June 2015 instead.

Q39) Would the Park Service consider 2” x 6” IPE (Ironwood) as an approved alternate to the composite lumber specified for decking and hand railing?

A39) Yes, provided the IPE (Ironwood) meets the provisions of the attached Specification Section 069001 – Structural Timber – Ipe.

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STRUCTURAL TIMBER - IPE

SECTION 06 90 01 - STRUCTURAL TIMBER - IPE

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This work shall consist of furnishing, fabricating, preparing, assembling, and erecting structural timber decking and railing including sealants and fasteners required in conformity with the details shown on the plans.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor shall submit manufacturer’s or supplier’s written verification of timber species, grade and preservative to the Contracting Officer for Ipe structural timber prior to ordering any materials.

B. Contractor shall submit manufacturer’s or supplier’s written verification of material properties and a product sample to the Contracting Officer for composite plastic lumber prior to ordering any materials.

C. Contractor shall submit timber supplier verification of their participation in the

Fields To Forests™ Tropical Reforestation Program for a minimum of two years as an indication of an established commitment to Tropical Reforestation.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 STRUCTURAL TIMBER

A. Structural decking and railing shall be Ipe “Iron Wood”, Grade First One Face

(F1F) or better with net cross sectional dimensions of 1.5” x 5.5”.

B. Decking shall be partially air dried to a moisture content of 15%-25%.

C. Decking shall be supplied to within 0.06” in both width and thickness from the actual net dimensions, measured at 30% moisture content.

D. All decking shall be supplied 2 inches over the specified length, to allow for final trim and proper fit in the field.

E. All decking is to be furnished with an approved aqueous wax log end sealer.

F. Decking shall be packaged with evenly spaced stickers between each layer of boards, to promote drying and reduce the possibility of water stain. Bundles and crates shall be assembled as directed by the manufacturer.

G. All lumber shall be third party graded and inspected to (First One Face) grading rules, defined as follows:

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1. Lumber shall be graded to produce one Premium Selected face, and two Premium Selected edges.

2. Lumber shall be straight grained and parallel cut without heart center.

3. Lumber shall be all heartwood, no sapwood allowed.

4. Lumber shall be in sound condition, free from worm holes or knots.

5. Allowable Imperfections defined as - Small Pin Knots (back face only), Worm Holes (back face only), Roey/Scale Grain (back face only), Planer Skip/Tear Out (back face only), Sapwood (back face only), Small drying cracks, small end splits (less than 5/32 inches in width), that do not impair the strength of the material or fastening, Discoloration caused by weathering or chemical reaction, Bow or twist which can be removed using normal installation methods and tools.

6. Not Allowable Imperfections defined as - Longitudinal heart cracks, Internal cracks, Soft Sap wood, Fungi Affects - (blue to gray, brown to red, white to yellow, or incipient decay), Bow or twist which cannot be removed by normal installation methods and tools.

H. Ipe shall be naturally fire resistant without the use of any fire resistant preservatives to meet NFPA Class A and UBC Class I.

I. Mechanical Properties shall meet or exceed the mechanical properties as defined U.S. Forest Product Laboratories testing methods. The values for mechanical properties based on the 2” standard are as follows:

M.C. Bending Strength Modulus of Elasticity Max. Crush Strength

12% 25,400 psi 3,140,000 psi 13,010 psi

Janka side hardness is 3,680 lb. at 12% M.C.

Average air dry density is 66 to 75 pcf.

Basic specific gravity is 0.85-0.97

J. Coefficient of Friction shall meet or exceed the ADA (Americans with

Disabilities Act) Minimum Standard for Walking Surfaces. Static Coefficient of Friction for both neolite rubber and leather shoe soles in accordance with ASTM Test Method C1028:

SHOE MATERIAL WE

T

Neolite .69 Leather .79

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K. A test report from an independent U.S. testing laboratory indicating conformance to NFPA Class A and UBC Class I surface burning characteristics in accordance with ASTM Test Method E84 shall be submitted to the Engineer with the material documentation.

L. A Certificate of Grade and Inspection from an independent third party inspection and grading agency, indicating compliance with material specifications as to producing mill, grade, species, dimensions, quantity, condition, packaging, and documentation. Inspection will include the physical examination of 100% of the timber produced against the Contractor's order, piece by piece, prior to packaging. Inspections are to take place at the mill throughout production and the certificate is to be submitted with the material prior to delivery.

M. In an effort to promote sustainable forest management, the material supplier will provide proof of membership in the Certified Forest Products Council as confirmation of their commitment to the development of sustainable forest resources.

N. In an effort to promote sustainable forest management, the supplier will provide proof of Chain Of Custody Certification status in an FSC endorsed certification program as an example: Rainforest Alliance SmartWood© Program or equal.

O. In an effort to develop future availability of well managed forest resources, all timber suppliers are to show verification of their participation in the Fields To Forests™ Tropical Reforestation Program for a minimum of two years as an indication of an established commitment to Tropical Reforestation. Under Fields To Forests™ certified project/product status, a supplier has made the following environmental commitment; For every 500 board feet of lumber consumed in the supply of a specified project or product, a tropical tree will be replanted by the Fields To Forests™ Reforestation Program in a Forest Stewardship Council Endorsed, Rain Forest Alliance-Smart Wood® Certified, well managed forest plantation or community owned forest operation. All trees will be planted on land that was once forest, cleared and burned for agriculture, and is now being reforested to reduce demand on natural forest resources by developing well managed, certified, plantation grown wood for future consumption. A tree planting certificate referencing the specific project or product, confirming the number of trees planted equal to the wood consumed, will be supplied prior to delivery of materials.

P. In an effort to promote the development of low impact logging techniques and well managed forest resources, the material supplier will provide proof of membership in the Tropical Forest Foundation.

Q. To avoid forest products originating from forest types and regions identified as imperiled, the material supplier will supply an Official Export "Certificate of Origin" indicating species supplied and country of origin with their invoices.

R. A copy of the CITES Appendices I, II, and III, confirming that the Ipe species supplied is not listed as; I - Threatened with extinction due to trade, II - May become threatened with extinction due to trade, or III - Include species of

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concern which any country chooses to voluntarily regulate, shall be submitted to the Engineer prior to delivery.

2.2 MATERIAL STORAGE

A. Store material in an area cleared of weeds, rubbish, or other objectionable material. Elevate material at least 8 inches above the ground. Provide sufficient support to prevent sagging.

B. Open-stack untreated material to shed water. Allow for free air circulation by stacking material in layers on stickers that extend across the full width of the stack. Align stickers vertically and space them at regular intervals.

C. Close-stack treated material to shed water.

D. Protect material from the elements. Use water-resistant paper or opaque polyethylene film if material is to be covered. Do not use impervious membranes (such as polyethylene film) during dry weather. Slit or puncture individual wrappings full length on the lower side to permit water drainage.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Deck ends are to be sealed after final trimming to assist in the acclimation process and reduce the potential for surface checking. Sealant shall be a penetrating oil based sealers with pigmentation and UV inhibitors as recommended by the manufacturer. Do not over apply sealers. Excessive application of oil based sealers may create a sticky surface and will not extend their performance.

B. Decking shall be installed with premium side face up. Gaps between decking boards shall be at least 1/8” and no greater than 7/16”.

3.2 COUNTERSINKING

A. Decking shall be installed with stainless steel screws. All screws shall be predrilled and countersunk flush.

PART 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 STRUCTURAL TIMBER - IPE

A. The work of this section shall not be separately measured or paid for. All costs for the work of this section shall be included in the lump sum contract price.

END OF SECTION 06 90 01

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Acadia National Park

P.O. Box 177 Bar Harbor, Maine

04609

January20, 2015

L761 7(ACAD)

Mr. Jon Cullen Department of Environmental Protection 106 Hogan Road Bangor, Maine 04001

Dear Mr. Cullen:

The National Park Service (NPS) at Acadia National Park proposes to rehabilitate the public pier at Duck Harbor in the town of Isle au Haul, Maine. The proposed work includes replacing the corroded steel 1-beams supporting the wooden deck, replacing the railings, installing a new concrete backwall, and filling two voids under the bottom course of stone masonry (granite piles) with grout bags; work which would occur below the mean low tide line. I am writing to file a

Permit-By-Rule application with the Maine Department for Environmental Protection seeking your approval of our proposal to conduct work in the intertidal area in compliance with the core laws of the Maine Coastal Program.

The primary purpose of rehabilitating the pier is to ensure the structure remains in safe working condition for use and operation by park visitors arriving at Duck Harbor by ferry or private boat.

In an effort to provide continued service to Duck Harbor Campground during the normal visitor season, the NPS requests approval to conduct work April 1 — May 15, 2015.

In a proactive effort to identify concerns to tidal resources, members of my staff have reviewed several resource maps, including those identit’ing the location of eel grass beds. While eel grass may be present in the inner cove, a quick survey by our environmental protection specialist, via canoe, identified no eel grass beds in the outer cove or adjacent to the pier. In addition, our park’s wildlife biologist identified no threatened or endangered species or habitat which may be disrupted by the activities associated with rehabilitating the pier. If conditions change, or a species such as the Red Knot (Calidris canutus z’ufä) becomes listed, we would resurvey the area prior to initiating work.

IN RE PLY RE IL H II):

Prior to submitting our application, the NPS has sought approval from the Army Corps of

Engineers, the Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Isle au Haut, and obtained a review letter from the Department of Marine Resources ensuring our project’s timing meets all requirements of the Department of Marine Resources (copy enclosed).

Should you have any questions regarding the project, please contact Thank you for your continued support of Acadia National Park.

erely.

Enclosures cc:

ecca Cole-Will

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U Sec. (2) Act. Ad). to Protected Natural Res.

U Sec. (3) Intake Pipes U Sec. (4) Replacement of Structures U Sec. (5) REPEALED U Sec. (6) Movement of Rocks or Vegetation U Sec. (7) Outfall Pipes

U Sec. (8) Shoreline stabilization U Sec. (9) Utility Crossing

U Sec.(tO) Stream Crossing U Sec. (Ii) State Transportation FacH.

U Sec. (12) Restoration of Natural Areas U Sec. (13) F&W Creation/Enhance/Water

Quality Improvement U Sec.(14)REPEALED C Sec. (15) Public Boat Ramps U Sec. (16) Coastal Sand Dune Projects

U Sec. (17) Transfers/Permit Extension U Sec. (18) Maintenance Dredging

U Sec. (19) Activities in/on/over significant vernal pooi habitat U Sec. (20) Activities in existing day.

areas located in/oniover high or moderate value inland waterfowl & wading bird habitat or shorebird nesting, feeding & staging areas

I have attached the following required submittals. NOTIFICATION FORMS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT THE

NECESSARY ATTACHMENTS:

U Attach a check for $65 made payable to: “Treasurer, State of Maine”. Exempt

Attach a U.S.G.S. topo map or Maine Atlas & Gazetteer map with the project site clearly marked.

U Attach Proof of Legal Name. If applicant is not an individual or municipality, provide a copy of Secretary of State’s registration information (available at http://icrs.informe.org/nei-sos-icrs/ICRS?MainPage=x) Attach photos of the proposed site where activity will take place as outlined in PSA Sections checked above.

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Attach all other required submissions as outlined in the PBR Sections checked above.

I authorize staff of the Departments of Environmental Protection, Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, and Marine Resources to access the project site for the purpose of determining compliance with the rules, I also understand that this permit is not valid until approved by the Department or 14 days after receipt by the Department, whichever is less.

By signing this Notification form, I repr4sent that the project meets all applicability requirements and standards in the rule and that the apptant hj suficient title, right, or interest in the property where the activity takes place.

Signature of Agent or

- t I Date: I 2Applicant rs ‘JC1tt. I

Keep a copy as a record of permit Send the firm with attachments via certified mail or hand deliver to the Maine Dept. of Environmental Protection at the appropriate regional office listed below. The DEP wili send a copy to the Town Office as evidence of the DEPs receipt of notification. No further authorization by DEP will be issued after receipt of notice. Permits are valid for two years. Work carried out in violation of any standard is subject to enforcement action.

AUGUSTA DEP PORTLAND DEP BANGOR DEP

17 STATE HOUSE STATION 312 CANCO ROAD 106 HOGAN ROAD

AUGUSTA, ME 04333-0017 PORTLAND. ME 04103 BANGOR, ME 04401

(207)287-3901

12/01112008

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN BLACK INK ONLY

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

PERMIT BY RULE NOTIFICATION FORM

(For use with DEP Regulation. chapter 305)

Name of Applicant Name of Agent:Christopher Buczko(owner) ApplIcant Maiiing Agent Phone # (includeP.O. Box 177Address: area code):

Town/City: Sar Harbor PROJECT Information

Name of Town/City:

State and Zip code: Maine 04609 Name of Wetland or

Waterbody:

Daytime Phone # Map #: I I Lot #:1207) 258-8730(include area code): I Detailed DirectIons to Site: From Stonington board the ferry to Isle au Haut. Walk 4.5 niles on the Main Road to

Duck Harbor. The pier is located in Duck Harbor. If visiting during summer season (June B - september 21)

UTM Northing: I I UTM Easfing:ask the ferry captair. to take yc. to Dtck Harbor I (if known) I I (if known)

Description of Project: (Rl5 the superstructure on the ex:sting pier. the granite piles would remain in pla

To ensure stability, the UPS would fill two gaps in the base of the pier with grout or concrete.

Part of a larger project? I U Yes I After the Fact? I U Yes I Check one+ This project I does (or) U does not involve work (check one)+ I No (check one)3 No below mean low water (average low water).

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PERMIT BY RULE (PBR) SECTIONS: (Check at least one) I am filing notice of my intent to carry out work which meets the requirements for Permit By Rule (PBR) under DEP Rules, Chapter 305. I and my agents, if any, have read and will comply with all of the standards in the Sections checked below.

LOFFICE USE ONLY

PRESQUE ISLE DEP

1235 CENTRAL DRIVE

PRESQUE ISLE, ME 04769

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This form is for use in obtaining approval from the Department of Marine Resources (DMR) for the timing of certain projects in accordance with Chapter 305 Permit by Rule Standards.

To be filled out by applicant: (Instructions arc on the back of this form)

1. Applicant’s name; Christopher Ruczko, Environmental Protection Specialist

Address: P.C. BOX 177

Bar Harbor Maine 066C9 telephone: (207) 2884730

2. 1 plan to perform the following activity (please check the appropriate box):

o Sec. 3 Intake pipes (tidal waters only) o Sec. 4 Replacement of structures (tidal waters only) 0 Sec. 7 Outfall pipes (tidal waters only) o Sec. 9 Utility crossings (any location if performed between Oct. 2 and July 14) o Sec. 10 Stream crossings (any location if performed between Oct. 2 and July 14) 0 See. 12 Restoration of natural areas (tidal waters only) !l Sec. 15 Public boat ramps (tidal waters only) o Sec. 18 Maintenance dredging (tidal waters only)

3. BHefdesedption of project: [please include the name of the stream orwaterbody, if known] The Nationni Park Service at Acadia National Park propooes to rehabilitate the public pier at Duck Harbor in the town of Isle ag flout, The pier has been surveyed by a professIonal engineering team and dcteiinod to be Zr. need of repair. Repairs include replacino the superatrucutre (but not the granite piles), the rali ga the nurtace treadway, and the associated ramp and scow. In addition, the NPS, through a contractor, would fill 2-3 minor gaps below the granite plies to increase the structure’s stability.

4. I plan to perform this activity between the dates of April 1. 2015 and May 15, (start date) (end date)

5. 1 have included a map showing the location of my project.

*[Please note that if no location map is provided, no approval will be granted by DMRJ

6. Send completed form to: DMR Environmental Coordinator 2! State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333

For agency use only:

The Department has reviewed the proposed timing of the activity identified above and:

‘approves of the project’s timing as proposed.

C requires that the project’s timing be changed to occur between and

(stun date) (end date)

C Other comments: ile the National Park Service seeks to protect natural resources, timing the activity during a period wizen impacts to visitors ia minimized is also a factor in planning thio wo: k.

If April is not an appropriate time please tall to discuss other periodo when impacts to visitors oulJ igat a (0 tobeL -March 3l(

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