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

Design-Build Scope of Work Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant NIWTP Biosolids Sludge Dryer Alternative Building Santa Cruz County, Arizona

RFP 191BWC26R0010

July 15, 2026

International Boundary and Water Commission United States Section Engineering Services Division El Paso, Texas

This Scope of Work may be reprinted after Contract award using the awarded Contract number instead of the Solicitation number currently shown. The reprint shall have all changes indicated incorporated.

Reissuance of the awarded Scope of Work with the Contract number will proceed without an amendment or modification.

Reissuance with the Contract number will NOT result in a new date being displayed on the Scope of

Work.

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USIBWC Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant NIWTP Biosolids Sludge Dryer Alternative Building

Santa Cruz County, Arizona

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International Boundary and Water Commission United States Section

SCOPE OF WORK

DIVISION 00

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

REQUIREMENTS

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July 10, 2026 Table of Contents Governing USIBWC RFP 191BWC26R0010 00.01.10.01-Page 1

SECTION 00.01.10.01

TABLE OF CONTENTS GOVERNING

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Table of Contents

DIVISIONS AND SECTIONS

Division 00-Procurement and Contracting Requirements 00.01.10.01-Table of Contents Governing 00.21.13.01-Instructions to Bidders 00.23.00.01-Design-Build Procurement Definitions 00.24.00.01-Procurement Scope 00.31.00.01-Project Information 00.31.13.01-Project Time Constraints & Milestones 00.31.19.01-Existing Condition Information 00.31.24.01-Environmental Information 00.31.26.01-Existing Hazardous Material Information 00.31.32.01-Geotechnical Data 00.31.43.01-Permit Application 00.60.00.01-USIBWC Forms and Standard Documents 00.70.00.01-Delivery of Data to USIBWC 00.70.13.01-Project Data 00.72.00.01-General Conditions 00.73.63.01-Security Requirements 00.73.73.01-Requirements for Sensitive But Unclassified Information 00.90.00.01-Revisions, Clarifications, and Modifications 00.91.16.01-Bid Revisions

Division 01-General Requirements 01.20.00.01-Measurement and Payment 01.29.00.01-Payment Procedures 01.29.15.01-Certified Payroll 01.31.00.01-Project Coordination 01.31.19.01-Project Meetings 01.31.75.01-Code of Business Ethics 01.32.16.01-Progress Schedule 01.32.33.01-Photographic Documentation 01.33.00.01-Submittal Procedures 01.33.16.01-Design Submittals 01.33.33.01-Document Requirements 01.35.23.01-Safety 01.40.00.01-Quality Requirements 01.41.00.01-Regulatory Requirements 01.42.00.01-References 01.43.26.01-Testing and Inspection Agencies 01.51.00.01-Temporary Utilities 01.52.13.01-Field Offices and Sheds 01.55.00.01-Vehicular Access and Parking 01.57.00.01-Temporary Controls for Work Areas 01.57.19.01-Temporary Environmental Controls 01.58.00.01-Project Identification

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01.61.00.01-Common Product Requirements 01.61.16.01-Use of Recovered Materials and Biobased Products 01.71.13.01-Mobilization 01.74.19.01-Construction Waste Management and Disposal 01.77.19.01-Closeout Requirements 01.78.23.01-Operations and Maintenance Data 01.78.36.01-Warranties 01.78.39.01-Record Drawings 01.80.05.01-General Design Requirements 01.80.23.01-General Structural Requirements 01.80.26.01-General Concrete Requirements 01.81.63.01-General Civil/Architectural Requirements 01.84.00.01-Interior Design Requirements 01.86.13.01-Fire Protection Requirements 01.86.16.01-Plumbing Requirements 01.86.19.01-HVAC Requirements 01.86.29.01-Electrical Requirements 01.86.59.01-General Security Requirements 01.88.00.01-General Construction Requirements 01.88.59.01-General Geological Materials Requirements 01.91.13.01-General Commissioning Requirements

Division 02-Existing Conditions 02.01.00.01-Existing Conditions & Facilities 02.21.00.01-Surveys 02.21.13.01-Cultural Resources Surveys 02.22.13.01-Existing Conditions Assessment 02.26.23.01-Asbestos Assessment 02.82.00.01-Asbestos Remediation

Scope of Work Tables

Table 1 - CLIN 001 (Design) Schedule of Values

Table 2 - CLIN 002 (Construction) Schedule of Values

Table 3 - CLIN 003 (Closeout) Schedule of Values

Table 4 - Acceptable Methods of Access

Table 5 - Required Minimum Biobased Content

Table 6 - Required Minimum Recovered Content

Table 7 - Minimum Warranties

Table 8 - Warranty Priority Code A

Table 9 - Warranty Priority Code B

Table 10 - Warranty Priority Code C

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Table 11 - Warranty Priority Code D

Table 12 - Overdesign to Meet Compressive Strength Requirements (1)

Table 13 - Overdesign to Meet Compressive Strength Requirements (2)

Table 14 - Duration of Curing

Table 15 - Recommended Asbestos Abatement Methods Summary

Scope of Work Figures

Figure 1 - Fillable Form (not printed)

Figure 2 - Printed Fillable Form

Figure 3 - Site Access Methods by Angle

Figure 4 - Design-Build QA Organizational Chart

Figure 5 - Sample Project Sign

Figure 6 - Equipment Tag Example

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July 10, 2026 Instructions to Bidders USIBWC RFP 191BWC26R0010 00.21.13.01-Page 1

SECTION 00.21.13.01

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

00.21.13.01 Instructions to Bidders 00.21.13.01-Instructions to Bidders

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. Definitions

1.5. Duty to Inquire

1.6. Investigation of Site Conditions

1.7. Bid Items

1.8. Statement of Work

1.9. Bid Submission

Part 2 - Products (Not Used) Part 3 - Execution

3.1. Requests for Interpretation (Duty to Inquire)

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1.2. REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.2.A. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

1. FAR 52.236-3, Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work

1.3. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.4. DEFINITIONS

1.4.A. Within this Section, the following terms are used interchangeably.

1. Bid - Offer - Proposal

2. Solicitation - Request for Proposal - RFP

3. Bidder - Offeror - Design-Builder

1.5. DUTY TO INQUIRE

1.5.A. Bidders shall review the full Solicitation and all Contract Documents including, but not limited to, Scope of Work, Contract Drawings, USIBWC provided data, referenced items, attachments, etc. to determine the full scope of work required.

1.5.B. If during review of these items, the Bidder finds discrepancies, omissions, conflicts, defects, errors, or ambiguities, they have a duty to inquire. The Bidder shall also inquire about items that are open to interpretation.

1.5.C. The Bidder shall inquire about items as soon as they are discovered, whether before deadline for submission of bidder questions, whether after deadline for submission of bidder questions, whether after submission of bids, or whether after Contract award.

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1.5.D. If the Bidder fails to inquire, they forfeit their right to any claim based upon said discrepancies, omissions, conflicts, defects, errors, ambiguities, or items that are open to interpretation. The Bidder shall be proceeding at their own risk based upon only their unilateral interpretation.

1.5.E. The Bidder shall take no advantage of any item of which they have a duty to inquire.

1.6. INVESTIGATION OF SITE CONDITIONS

1.6.A. The Bidder, as well as their subcontractors, is urged to visit the worksite and project area to become fully aware as to the existing conditions affecting the work to be performed under the Contract Documents. A site visit will be announced during the solicitation. Each Bidder shall attend at their own expense. The

Government will not pay for any site visits. This visit is intended to provide the potential Bidders the opportunity to observe site conditions and incorporate into their proposal any required work based on site conditions. The Bidder will have the opportunity to walk around during the site visit. Unless otherwise noted, no other opportunity will exist for visits to the site.

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

Contract Documents.

1.6.C. Bidder has the sole responsibility to make such independent investigation and examination as they deem necessary in order to satisfy themselves as to the conditions to be encountered in the performance of work and the quantities required to complete the work in accordance with the SOW.

1.6.D. The Government assumes no responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of the Bidder's officers or agents before the execution of this Contract, unless that understanding or representation is expressly stated in the Contract

Documents.

1.6.E. Any failure of the Bidder to take the actions described and acknowledged in this Section will not relieve the Bidder from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work.

1.7. BID ITEMS

1.7.A. The Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) that shall be bid upon are identified in Section B (bid schedule) of the Solicitation.

1.7.B. The Bidder shall include all work related costs within its bid prices even if not specifically listed in the bid schedule.

1.7.C. If an error exists on the bid schedule between the CLIN total cost provided and the resultant value of the

CLIN quantity multiplied by the bid unit price, the bid unit price provided shall govern.

1.8. STATEMENT OF WORK

1.8.A. The Government does not implicitly warrant performance specifications (SOW requirements) for complete accuracy or adequacy. Typical performance type requirements set forth an objective or standard to be achieved, and the successful Bidder is expected to exercise their ingenuity in achieving that objective or standard of performance, selecting the means and assuming a corresponding responsibility for that selection.

1.8.B. When a particular product or manufacturer is identified by name, but permits substitution of ‘an approved equal,’ such a requirement is ‘performance’ in nature and, as a result, carries no implied warranty.

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1.8.A. The Scope of Work is written in imperative and abbreviated form. This imperative language is directed at the Design-Builder, unless specifically noted otherwise. Incomplete sentences shall be completed by inserting "shall", "the Design-Builder shall", and "shall be" or similar mandatory phrases by inference.

The words "shall be" are to be placed by inference where a colon (:) is used within sentences or phrases.

Except as worded to the contrary, the Design-Builder shall fulfill (perform) all indicated requirements whether stated imperatively or otherwise.

1.8.B. All equipment and facilities shall be furnished, installed, and constructed by the Design-Builder to provide the Government with complete, ready to use components, systems, and facilities. All necessary materials and work required to accomplish this are the responsibility of the Design-Builder alone, whether or not specifically stated in the Scope of Work.

1.9. BID SUBMISSION

1.9.A. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive evidence that the Bidder has reviewed, investigated, and acknowledged all items detailed in FAR 52.236-3 and listed below.

1. Conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials.

2. The availability of labor, water, electric power, and roads.

3. Uncertainties of weather and similar physical conditions at the site.

4. The conformation and conditions of the ground.

5. The security and safety conditions at and around the site.

6. The character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance.

1.9.B. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive evidence that the Bidder has reviewed all Contract Documents.

1.9.C. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive evidence that the Bidder has investigated and is satisfied as to the conditions to be encountered, the character, quality, and scope of work to be performed, and the quantities of materials to be furnished.

1.9.D. Submission of a bid constitutes agreement that Bidder has provided written notice of all discrepancies, omissions, conflicts, defects, errors, ambiguities, or items that are open to interpretation discovered in the

Contract Documents, that responses to these written notices are acceptable to Bidder, and that Contract

Documents are sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performing and furnishing required work.

1.9.E. Bidder has the sole responsibility to make such independent investigation and examination as they deem necessary in order to satisfy themselves as to the conditions to be encountered in the performance of work and the quantities required to complete the work in a accordance with the Contract Documents. The

Government will not award a modification or additional funds for conditions that were observable but not considered by Bidder.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

(Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION (DUTY TO INQUIRE)

3.1.A. Bidder shall submit requests for interpretation, questions, and other concerns about the Solicitation and

Contract Documents including, but not limited to, Scope of Work, Contract Drawings, USIBWC provided data, referenced items, attachments, etc. to the Contracting Officer identified on SF-1442.

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3.1.B. Such requests shall be made even if the question and answer period identified in the Solicitation has passed.

3.1.C. Failure to request interpretation prior to providing a bid shall result in the Bidder being fully responsible for any cost or time impacts involved to perform the work required.

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SECTION 00.23.00.01

DESIGN-BUILD PROCUREMENT DEFINITIONS

00.23.00.01 Design-Build Procurement Definitions 00.23.00.01-Design-Build Procurement Definitions

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. Design-Build Definitions

1.6. Other Project Definitions

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

1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.A. Section 01.42.00.01-References

1.3. REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.3.A. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

1.4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.5. DESIGN-BUILD DEFINITIONS

Construction Contractor The subcontractor hired by the Design-Builder who is involved in the actual construction of the project.

Construction Drawings The drawings provided by the Design-Builder, usually through the

Designer, to accomplish construction in concert with the Technical

Specifications.

Contract Documents The Contract Documents include the Solicitation and eventual Contract, any documents provided by USIBWC identified in this Scope of Work, any documents provide with the Solicitation, all design documents produced by the Designer, all construction drawings, all Technical

Specifications, and all submittals required by either the Scope of Work or the construction specifications.

Design-Builder The Design-Builder is the entity, firm, partnership, joint venture, or organization that Contracts with the United States Section of the

International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) to design and construct items meeting this Scope of Work. The Design-Builder may be the Designer, the Construction Contractor, and/or the project manager.

The Design-Builder has full responsibility for completion of the

Contract.

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Designer A subcontractor or in-house participant that leads the team furnishing the design for the project. The Designer must be registered to practice engineering in the state where the construction will occur.

Government The Government usually refers to the USIBWC or its representatives although it can also cover DHS or other entities associated with the project.

Government Representative The Government Representative refers to the Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). These individuals are designated by the USIBWC to act in the capacity as the "Government

Representative" as defined by the Federal Acquisitions Regulations

(FAR) and shall be the final interpreter of any project issues that may arise in the course of the Work. The USIBWC’s Government

Representative shall be responsible for the Compliance Review of the

Work.

Subcontractor Any supplier, distributor, vendors, individual, partnership, joint-venture, or corporation who performs work, provides services, or furnishes supplies for the Design-Builder under this Contract.

Supplier or Vendor Any individual, partnership, joint-venture, or corporation who only furnishes materials for work under this Contract. They provide no service nor perform any work onsite except for inspection of their products or training of personnel.

Technical Specifications The construction specifications provided by the Design-Builder, in concert with the Designer, to accomplish construction of this project by their Construction Contractor.

1.6. OTHER PROJECT DEFINITIONS

1.6.A. General terms, abbreviations, and definitions are shown in Section 01.42.00.01.

1.6.B. If terms are defined in both Section 01.42.00.01 and in this Section, the definition in this Section governs.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

(Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

(Not Used)

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SECTION 00.24.00.01

PROCUREMENT SCOPE

00.24.00.01 Procurement Scope 00.24.00.01-Procurement Scope

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. Project Goal

1.6. Project Location

1.7. Project Background

1.8. Work Elements

1.9. Sequence of Work/Time for Completion of Work

1.10. Work Under Other Contracts

1.11. Labor and Staffing

1.12. Conflict Order of Precedence

Part 2 - Products

2.1. Government Furnished Materials

2.2. Products to be Furnished by the Design-Builder

Part 3 - Execution

3.1. Submittals Required Prior to Construction Mobilization

3.2. Use of Right-of-Way

3.3. Occupancy of Right-of-Way

3.4. Site Work Restrictions

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1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.A. Section 01.33.16.01-Design Submittals

1.2.B. Section 00.31.43.01-Permit Application

1.2.C. Section 01.31.75.01-Code of Business Ethics

1.2.D. Section 01.32.16.01-Progress Schedule

1.2.E. Section 01.32.33.01-Photographic Documentation

1.2.F. Section 01.33.00.01-Submittal Procedures

1.2.G. Section 01.35.23.01-Safety

1.2.H. Section 01.40.00.01-Quality Requirements

1.2.I. Section 01.52.13.01-Field Offices and Sheds

1.2.J. Section 01.57.00.01-Temporary Controls for Work Areas

1.2.K. Section 01.57.19.01-Temporary Environmental Controls

1.2.L. Section 01.58.00.01-Project Identification

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1.2.M. Section 01.61.00.01-Common Product Requirements

1.2.N. Section 01.61.16.01-Use of Recovered Materials and Biobased Products

1.2.O. Section 01.74.19.01-Construction Waste Management and Disposal

1.2.P. Section 02.01.00.01-Existing Conditions & Facilities

1.2.Q. Section 02.21.00.01-Surveys

1.2.R. Section 02.22.13.01-Existing Conditions Assessment

1.3. REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.3.A. United States Code (USC)

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

1.4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.5. PROJECT GOAL

1.5.A. The final product shall be a fully operational sludge dryer building, commissioned and equipped to install, integrate and house the polymer/dosing pumps, liquid sludge buffer tank, liquid sludge pumps, liquid sludge dewatering equipment and wet sludge cake drying equipment. The facility shall include

IT/SCADA instrumentation and all ancillary components necessary for fully functioning dewatering and drying systems.

1.5.B. The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following requirements:

1. Design and construction of a two-story, prefabricated metal building, at minimum 9,408 square feet

(sf), including site preparation, concrete foundation, mezzanine, windows, rolling manual doors, spray insulation, climate control, duct work for air circulation, stairs, railing, overhead bridge crane with minimum carrying weight of 10,000 pounds (lb) and emergency shower/eye wash.

2. Design and construction of all associated utilities, piping and connections necessary for all systems, including air circulating duct work, conveyance systems, liquid sludge buffer bin, polymer/dosing pumps, polymer tank, liquid sludge pumps, liquid sludge dewatering equipment and operation, wet sludge cake drying equipment and operation, lighting and IT/SCADA instrumentation.

3. Design and construction of concrete foundations to support four (4) sludge dryers, eight (8) dewatering sludge presses, eight (8) sludge dryer dosing units, polymer holding tank with secondary containment, liquid sludge buffer bin, dried sludge silo and structure, and hauling trucks with weight scale.

4. Design/demolition plan and complete removal and disposal of two existing belt filter presses and all related equipment and material for the belt filter presses and polymer system. This scope excludes concrete foundations, overhead structure, polyblend units and electrical motor control centers, which shall remain.

5. Purchase and installation of a new neat 5,000-gallon polymer storage tank and mixing system, including the construction of secondary containment, and an auxiliary backup generator.

6. Design, construction and relocation of an approximately 5,200 sf existing open-front metal shed to a

USIBWC staff-designated location within the NIWTP, approximately 1,000 feet (ft) from current location. Shed will require foundation.

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1.5.C. Upon conclusion of the project, the new sludge dryer building shall be a fully commissioned building able to operate for its intended use with all utilities, piping, connections and valves to include, but not limited to, water, sewer, HVAC, communications, electrical, fire protection system(s), etc.

1.5.D. Utilities

It is the Design-Builder’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.

1.5.E. Permits

Refer to Section 00.31.43.01.

1.6. PROJECT LOCATION

1.6.A. The work is within the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission's

(USIBWC) Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant (NIWTP), in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.

1.6.B. The work is located completely within the United States. The Nogales Field Office (NFO) is located at

865 East Frontage Road (also known as Rio Rico Industrial Park), Rio Rico, Arizona, 85648. The project coordinates are 31°26'56.58"N, 110° 57'49.33"W.

1.7. PROJECT BACKGROUND

1.7.A. The NIWTP is currently treating approximately 17.6 million gallons per day (MGD) of raw sewage entering from Nogales, Sonora, Mexico and Nogales, Arizona using the biological nutrient removal

(BNR) process. The waste activated sludge (WAS) is treated by drum thickening. Wet sludge then flows to a storage pond to be pumped into one of two existing belt filter presses for dewatering. Current dewatering efforts may produce dry solids content in the range of 13% to 20%. Average monthly wet sludge is around 2,200 tons.

1.7.B. The USIBWC recently purchased new equipment to maximize drying and operating efficiency by improving the biosolids sludge dewatering and drying processes. The equipment consists of spiral filter press dewatering and low temperature dehumidification systems with all appurtenances. The newly purchased equipment will interface with the current SCADA system.

1.8. WORK ELEMENTS

1.8.A. The work shall include, but not be limited to, all planning, design work, coordination, permitting, labor, material, tools, equipment, construction, testing, inspection, commissioning and all necessary general conditions that may be reasonably inferred from the Contract Documents to account for all work to deliver a complete, fully operational facility under a Design-Build delivery method.

1.8.B. The work shall be broken into 2 phases.

1. Phase 1 is the Design Phase.

The Design Phase includes, but is not limited to:

a. Site investigation

b. Site surveying

c. Geotechnical investigations

d. Any required modeling or testing

e. Design

f. Production of construction documents (minimum of drawings and technical specifications)

g. Production of all project reports

h. Coordination with Equipment Contractor

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2. Phase 2 is the Construction Phase.

The Construction Phase includes, but is not limited to:

a. Site work and preparation

b. Construction

c. Demolition

d. Relocation

e. Purchase and installation

f. Disposal of debris and construction waste

g. Coordination with Equipment Contractor

h. Quality control testing

i. Commissioning and training

j. Record drawings

k. Closeout

1.8.C. Each phase shall have a separate Notice to Proceed (NTP).

1.8.D. The final product shall be a 100% complete construction project (turn key) in accordance with the

Design-Build Contract, this Scope of Work (SOW) and the construction drawings and specifications.

1.9. SEQUENCE OF WORK/TIME FOR COMPLETION OF WORK

1.9.A. After receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) the Design-Builder shall comply with all submittal requirements as covered under this Scope of Work.

1. No construction shall be started until the Government compliance confirms the required premobilization submittals. Once the Government determines that construction may proceed, mobilization will be allowed.

2. The Government will not grant any time extension for any resubmittal required when, in the opinion of the CO, the initial submission failed to meet the minimum quality requirements as set forth in the

Contract.

3. If the Government allows the Design-Builder 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.

1.9.B. Unless otherwise agreed to with the COR, mobilization and sitework shall begin within 60 days of the issuance of the Construction Notice to Proceed (NTP).

1. Design-Builder and Construction Contractor shall expeditiously plan and prepare their premobilization submittals and any resubmittals as well as take into account the Government's review time to meet this requirement.

2. Surveying, photographing/videotaping site, and vibration condition survey do not constitute sitework for this requirement.

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

Provisions. Time will only stop being counted once substantial completion is achieved (Section

01.78.36.01).

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1.9.D. Where FAR 52.211-10 provides specific timeframes for completion of the design, construction, and revegetation, the following shall apply:

1. Design shall be completed within the timeframe noted in FAR 52.211-10.

2. If the design is completed prior to the timeframe noted in FAR 52.211-10, the remaining days shall be applied to the construction phase. For example, if the design is completed 20 days early, 20 days shall be added to the construction timeframe.

3. If the design is completed after the specified timeframe noted in FAR 52.211-10, then the

Design-Builder is behind schedule and subject to any liquidated damages or other repercussions determined by the CO. The additional time required for completion of the design shall be subtracted from the allowed construction timeframe. For example, if the design is completed 20 days late, 20 days shall be subtracted from the construction timeframe.

4. Regardless of the design completion time and the construction completion time, the timeframe noted in FAR 52.211-10 for revegetation shall begin after substantial completion has been reached.

1.10. WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

Work is anticipated to be performed at the project site under a separate Contract with other Contractors during the

Design-Builder’s performance period. Under project number 191BWC25C0102, Shincci-USA, the Equipment

Contractor, will be purchasing, installing and commissioning four (4) low temperature sludge dryers, eight (8) spiral presses and all apparatuses and accessories required to properly run and operate the newly installed equipment. The equipment will be housed in the new Sludge Dryer building that will be designed and constructed under this Contract. Their scope includes providing a temporary dewatering system to replace the existing dewatering system during the Construction Phase of this Contract. Equipment installation shall not begin until the new Sludge Dryer Building is ready for the installation and Equipment Contractor has received approval from

USIBWC in writing. The USIBWC will assure the Design-Builder of this Contract is in agreement.

1.11. LABOR AND STAFFING

1.11.A. The Design-Builder is responsible for determining the appropriate staffing necessary to perform the

Contract work. The Design-Builder is also responsible for complying with the minimum wage and benefits requirements for each labor classification performing work on the Contract.

1.11.B. If a classification considered necessary by the Design-Builder for performance of the work is not listed on the applicable wage determination, the Design-Builder must initiate a request for approval of an additional classification along with the proposed wage and benefit rates for that classification.

1.11.C. The Contracting Officer will attach the appropriate Davis-Bacon wage determination to this Contract. The

Design-Builder is responsible for all requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act.

1.12. CONFLICT ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

1.12.A. In any case where this Scope of Work conflicts with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), use the following rules of precedence.

1. In any case where FAR requirements are stricter or impose a higher standard than these Scope of

Work, FAR requirements will take precedence.

2. In any case where Scope of Work requirements are stricter or impose a higher standard than the

FAR, Scope of Work requirements will take precedence.

1.12.B. Upon acceptance of the construction specifications and drawings by USIBWC, those documents become part of the Contract. If the construction specifications and drawings differ from this Scope of Work, the more stringent requirement will govern.

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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 DESIGN-BUILDER

2.2.A. The Design-Builder shall provide all labor, all equipment, all utilities and all other products required to execute the project.

2.2.B. All materials provided by the Design-Builder for the project shall be new (or recycled if allowed elsewhere in this SOW), high grade, free from defects, meeting the specifications herein. The minimum quality of the work shall be in accordance with the specifications herein.

2.2.C. The Design-Builder's QSM will ensure compliance confirmation and the Design-Builder's testing company will ensure that materials, equipment and work quality strictly adhere to the requirements of the construction documents.

2.2.D. Materials, equipment, and work quality not conforming to the requirements of this SOW, the construction specifications, and/or the construction drawings 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 Design-Builder, at its expense, when so directed by the COR.

2.2.E. If the Design-Builder 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 Design-Builder. Defective equipment will not be allowed in the performance of any work.

2.2.F. Water for All Construction Activities.

1. The water required for all construction activities including, but not limited to, dust control (Section

01.57.19.01) and vegetation establishment shall be considered as incidental and shall be provided from a metered source that is compliance confirmed by the USIBWC.

2. Water from the NFO compound shall not be used by the Design-Builder at any time.

3. Water use must be in accordance with Arizona water law.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. SUBMITTALS REQUIRED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION MOBILIZATION

3.1.A. Specific specifications detail submittal requirements. The list below are the submittals required to have compliance confirmation from the COR prior to full construction mobilization and prior to starting construction activities.

1. Code of Business Ethics (Section 01.31.75.01)

2. Construction Schedule (Section 01.32.16.01)

3. Video and Photographs of Existing Conditions (Section 01.32.33.01)

4. Submittal Register (Section 01.33.00.01)

5. Construction Accident Prevention Plan (Section 01.35.23.01)

6. Applicable AHAs to start mobilization and construction (Section 01.35.23.01)

7. Site Safety and Health Officer Qualifications (Section 01.35.23.01)

8. Construction Employee First-Aid and CPR Training Records (Section 01.35.23.01)

9. Design-Builder Quality Assurance Plan (Section 01.40.00.01)

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10. Design-Builder QC/QA Personnel Qualifications (Section 01.40.00.01)

11. Construction Staging Area/Haul Routes/Trailer Location/Storage (Sections 01.52.13.01 and

01.57.19.01)

12. Construction SWPP Plan (Section 01.57.00.01)

13. Construction SWPP NOI (Section 01.57.00.01)

14. Resource Conservation Construction Plan (Sections 01.61.00.01, 01.61.16.01, and 01.74.19.01)

15. Construction Vibration Control Plan (Section 02.22.13.01)

16. Preconstruction Condition Survey (Section 02.22.13.01)

3.1.B. The design report, survey data/report, geotechnical report, construction drawings, GIS data, and construction specifications outlined in Section 01.33.16.01 Paragraph 1.6.A. shall have reached 100% and been accepted by USIBWC.

3.1.C. The construction specifications and construction drawings shall have been added to the Contract via a no-cost modification.

3.1.D. Once these required items are complete, the Design-Builder will be allowed to mobilize their

Construction Contractor and begin work within USIBWC's right-of-way (ROW).

3.2. USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY

3.2.A. Limits

1. Construction operations shall be confined to the USIBWC ROW and is not to be disturbed unless one of the following applies:

a. Design-Builder enters into agreement with landowner

b. Access is allowed in another Contract Document

3.2.B. It is the Design-Builder’s responsibility to locate and/or verify the areas required for construction beyond the USIBWC ROW, identify the owners of the affected properties, and acquire necessary easements, prior to commencement of construction, at no cost to the USIBWC.

3.2.C. Roads serving the right-of-way, identified as such or not, owned by the USIBWC shall be clear and available to the agency.

3.3. OCCUPANCY OF RIGHT-OF-WAY

3.3.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 Construction Contractor via the Design-Builder shall cooperate with the Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate

Government access. The Design-Builder needs to maintain existing access to the facility, unless otherwise indicated in the construction drawings. The Design-Builder shall provide not less than 72 hours' notice to the Government of construction activities that will affect any Government activities.

3.3.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.

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3.4. SITE WORK RESTRICTIONS

3.4.A. Onsite Work Hours

The Design-Builder’s attention is directed to the Contract Provisions.

3.4.B. Facility Office Hour

1. The working hours of the NFO are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm MST, Monday through Friday. The

Design-Builder, the Construction Contractor, and any subcontractors shall only work onsite during these proposed hours.

2. The NFO is closed during all Federal Holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility closings.

3.4.C. Site Access Restrictions

Railroad deliveries block the railroad crossing to/from the NIWTP at random times. The secondary crossing is located approximately half a mile south of the main entrance and remains open most of the time however, it may not be suitable for all large vehicles.

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PROJECT INFORMATION

00.31.00.01 Project Information 00.31.00.01-Project 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. Information Provided by the USIBWC

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1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.A. Section 00.60.00.01-USIBWC Forms and Standard Documents

1.2.B. Section 00.73.73.01-Requirements for Sensitive But Unclassified Information

1.3. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.4. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE USIBWC

1.4.A. USIBWC shall provide the following project documents to the Design-Builder.

1. Shincci-USA U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission Project

#191BWC25C0102 NIWTP Biosolids Sludge Dryer Alternative Equipment Distribution &

SHS32400FL System Detailed Layouts, June 2026.

2. Asbestos & Lead-Paint Survey Report, USIBWC Nogales Field Office Rio Rico, Arizona, April 15, 2014.

3. Environmental Assessment for Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant (NIWTP)

Upgrade/Expansion International Outfall Interceptor Replacement Wastewater Collection System

Rehabilitation, Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora.

4. Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant 14 MGD

New MLE Improvements, Rio Rico, Arizona, May 4, 2006.

5. Performance Work Statement Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Sludge

Dryer Alternative, September 2025.

6. Authorization to Discharge Under the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, Permit

Number AZ0025607.

7. Finding of No Significant Impact: Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements for Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora, February 3, 2000.

8. USIBWC's standard AutoCAD border (USIBWC's CAD files and Drawing and CAD Standards link on www.ibwc.gov/resources-info/) https://www.ibwc.gov/resources-info/

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9. USIBWC's AutoCAD ctb file (USIBWC's CAD files and Drawing and CAD Standards link on www.ibwc.gov/resources-info/)

10. IBWC's Drawing and CAD Standards (USIBWC's CAD files and Drawing and CAD Standards link on www.ibwc.gov/resources-info/)

11. USIBWC Standard Technical Specifications Boilerplate (USIBWC's Construction Specifications

Template link on www.ibwc.gov/resources-info/)

12. USIBWC shall provide the following CUI project documents to the Design-Builder after completion of a nondisclosure agreement (IBWC Form 358). See Section 00.73.73.01 for guidance on CUI data.

a. Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, Record Drawings, Nogales, Arizona, June 29, 2009.

1.4.B. CUI items will be provided via a SharePoint link to each Offeror requesting access to this data. The

Offerors shall provide an email address along with IBWC Form 358 to the CO for this link.

1. No more than 2 SharePoint links will be provided to each Bidder.

2. To use SharePoint, a user must have a valid Microsoft account. If this method fails, data can be provided to the Offeror via a DVD, but there will be a delay in getting the DVD mailed to each

Bidder.

3. All unsuccessful Offerors shall provide IBWC Form 358A to the CO within 7 days of being notified of their unsuccessful offer.

1.4.C. See Section 00.60.00.01 for instructions on accessing data on USIBWC's website.

1.4.D. The Design-Builder is responsible for printing copies of items provided in electronic format for their own use.

1.4.E. Any hardcopy documents provided to the Design-Builder are the property of the USIBWC and shall be returned upon completion of this project.

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PROJECT TIME CONSTRAINTS & MILESTONES

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1. Section Includes

1.2. Measurement and Payment

1.3. Design Milestones

1.4. Schedule Limitations

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1.2. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.3. DESIGN MILESTONES

1.3.A. Required submittals include:

1. 60% Design

2. 90% Design

3. Pre-100% Design

4. 100% Design

1.4. SCHEDULE LIMITATIONS

1.4.A. The complete period of performance shall include the design, including production of design and construction documents, and construction.

1.4.B. The Design-Builder shall submit the 60% design documents as stipulated under the design criteria.

1. The USIBWC shall provide comments within 16 calendar days of receipt of these deliverables and the Design-Builder shall incorporate the Government's comments prior to the next submittal.

1.4.C. The Design-Builder shall submit the 90% design documents as stipulated under the design criteria.

1. The USIBWC shall provide comments within 16 calendar days of receipt of these deliverables and the Design-Builder shall incorporate the Government's comments prior to the next submittal.

1.4.D. The Design-Builder shall submit the 100% design documents of construction specifications, construction drawings, and Design Memorandum as stipulated under Design Work Requirements.

1. Initial 100% submittal shall be in electronic form only. This shall be known as the pre-100% submittal.

2. The USIBWC shall provide additional comments on the 100% deliverables in the event that the

Design-Builder failed to incorporate accordingly or adequately address all of the USIBWC’s 90% comments. Comments will be provided within 16 calendar days of receipt of these submittals.

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3. After acceptance of the 100% submittal, then Design-Builder shall provide required hard and electronic copies of all 100% documents.

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EXISTING CONDITION INFORMATION

00.31.19.01 Existing Condition Information 00.31.19.01-Existing Condition Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1. Section Includes

1.2. Related Requirements

1.3. Measurement and Payment

1.4. General

1.5. Existing Structures

1.6. Existing Utilities

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1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.A. Section 00.31.32.01-Geotechnical Data

1.3. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.4. GENERAL

1.4.A. The final design shall take all existing conditions into account as well as information discovered during investigations under this Contract.

1.4.B. Reports on Existing Condition Information

1. A field assessment of existing conditions is not available. The Design-Builder is urged to visit the jobsite and become fully aware as to the existing conditions affecting the work to be performed under this Contract.

1.4.C. Geotechnical investigations have been performed under a document titled, “Preliminary Geotechnical

Evaluation Nogales International Wastewater Treatment Plant 14 MGD New MLE Improvements,” Rio

Rico, Arizona, May 4, 2006. However, the data is not sufficient to proceed with the required design. The

Design-Builder shall perform geotechnical investigations, analysis and tests, as required.

1.5. EXISTING STRUCTURES

1.5.A. There is an approximately 5,200 sf open-front metal shed, with roof and footings, that will need to be relocated within the NFO compound.

1.5.B. Other known structures are included in the CUI project document titled, “Nogales International

Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion,” Record Drawings, Nogales, Arizona, June 29, 2009. The

Design-Builder shall verify.

1.5.C. Design-Builder shall verify existing structures and include inventory, photos, description and survey data of each in their design report.

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1.6. EXISTING UTILITIES

1.6.A. Existing utilities are included in the CUI project document titled, “Nogales International Wastewater

Treatment Plant Expansion,” Record Drawings, Nogales, Arizona, June 29, 2009. The Design-Builder shall verify.

1.6.B. USIBWC's records for installed utilities are often incomplete. The Design-Builder is responsible for locating all utilities including, but not limited to, irrigation structures, buried communication, gas, water, and electrical lines.

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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

00.31.24.01 Environmental Information 00.31.24.01-Environmental Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1. Section Includes

1.2. Related Requirements

1.3. Reference Standards

1.4. Measurement and Payment

1.5. General

1.6. Preservation of Cultural and Natural Resources and the Environment

1.7. Other Considerations

1.8. NEPA Documentation

1.9. Use of Geologic Materials on a Federally Funded Project

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1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.A. Section 01.57.00.01-Temporary Controls for Work Areas

1.2.B. Section 01.57.19.01-Temporary Environmental Controls

1.2.C. Section 02.21.13.01-Cultural Resources Surveys

1.3. REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.3.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. Endangered Species Act (ESA), 16 USC 1531 et seq.

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), 54 USC 300101 et seq.

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

8. Native…