SECTION_01_57_23_TEMPORARY_STORM_WATER_POLLUTION_CONTROL.docx

SECTION 01 57 23 TEMPORARY STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE: The work covered by this section includes furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary for the installation of erosion control measures for this project including obtaining KDHE authorization under the State’s general construction storm water permit for projects that disturb more than 1 acre.

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: The publications listed below form a part of this section to the extent referenced. Publications are referred to by basic designation only. Publications shall be assumed to be the most current edition in effect at the time a contract is awarded.

1.2.1 State of Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Publications:

Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction including special provisions and errata. All references to "The State" or "The Engineer" shall be considered as referring to "The Contracting Officer".

1.3 SUBMITTALS:

1.3.1 List of Materials: The Contractor shall submit a certified list of materials in accordance with the KDOT Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction.

1.3.2 Construction Storm water Permit: Earthwork projects that disturb more than 1 acre must obtain authorization from KDHE to discharge construction storm water runoff under the State’s general permit. The Contractor shall submit all construction storm water permit information to the Contracting Officer for the Government records 14 business days prior to the start of a Task Order.

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Measurement and payment shall conform to KDOT Specifications Section 902.4 except for the KDHE permit authorization which shall be measured on a unit item basis. The erosion control measures and KDHE permit authorization will be paid for using the Unit Prices provided by the Contractor on the Bid Schedule.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS: Materials furnished under this section shall be standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of the items, and the most current design that conforms to the requirements specified.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION: The Contractor shall install erosion control measures as indicated on the job order and specified herein. The erosion control measures shall be installed in accordance with Sections 901-902 and 2110-2114 of the KDOT Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction.

3.2 OBTAIN KDHE STORMWATER PERMIT AUTHORIZATION: Earthwork projects that disturb more than one acre of land must obtain authorization from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to discharge construction storm water runoff under the State’s general permit. The Contractor shall submit a complete application package to KDHE including completed forms, site map with contours and erosion control measures, erosion control report, etc. KDHE will invoice the Contractor annually for the permit fee. Once construction is completed and final stabilization is achieved, a Notice of Termination must be submitted to KDHE to terminate the permit coverage and annual fee. The Contractor shall submit all construction storm water permit information to the Contracting Officer for the Government records.