09B0029-Amend0003-Specs.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

THIS AMENDMENT DOES NOT EXTEND THE BID OPENING DATE OF 11 SEPTEMBER 2009 AT 11:00 AM LOCAL TIME.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912BU-09-B-0029

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Aug-2009

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) Recovery--Spillway Modifications and Appurtenant Structures, Phase II

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

25-Aug-2009

CODE

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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US ARMY ENGINEER DIS RICT, PHILADELPHIAT

CONTRACTING DIVISION

WANAMAKER BUILDING

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

W912BU 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

See Item 6

CODE FACILITY CODE

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Amendment No. 0003 Invitation for Bids

W912BU-09-B-0029

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT (continued)

a. GENERAL NOTE - The following specification sections have been amended. Some pages have been provided that contain no changes in order to enable double-sided printing, or to provide information that has moved as a result of changes that were made on other sheets. All pages have been annotated with “Amendment No. 0003” in the header. All revisions are shown in bold italics.

b. SPECIFICATIONS – The following sections that were revised in Amendment No.

0002 inadvertently omitted the annotation “Amendment No. 0002” in the header of each page. The same sections are being reissued and are annotated Amendment No.

0003. Please delete the following specification sections in their entirety and substitute revised sections of the same number and title, attached hereto.

(1) SECTION 01025 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

(2) SECTION 01500 - TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

(3) SECTION 01720 - SURVEY REQUIREMENTS

(4) SECTION 02220 - DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION

(5) SECTION 02231 - CLEARING AND GRUBBING

(6) SECTION 02300 - EARTHWORK

(7) SECTION 02455 - SECANT WALL CONSTRUCTION

(8) SECTION 02467 - DRILLED FOUNDATION CAISSONS PIERS

(9) SECTION 02480 - FULL HEIGHT PANEL MECHANICALLY STABILIZED EARTH WALL

(10) SECTION 02490 - ROCK ANCHORS

(11) SECTION 02630 - STORM DRAINAGE

(12) SECTION 02703 - BITUMINOUS CONCRETE

(13) SECTION 02754 - CONCRETE PAVEMENTS

(14) SECTION 02821 - FENCING

(15) SECTION 03230 - STEEL STRESSING TENDONS AND ACCESSORIES FOR

PRESTRESSED CONCRETE

(16) SECTION 03300 - CAST-IN-PLACE STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

(17) SECTION 03373 - CONCRETE FOR SECANT WALL

(18) SECTION 05500 - METAL: MISCELLANEOUS AND FABRICATIONS

(19) SECTION 06100 - ROUGH CARPENTRY

(20) SECTION 06200 - FINISH CARPENTRY

(21) SECTION 07416 - STRUCTURAL STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF SSSMR SYSTEM

(22) SECTION 07460 - FIBER-CEMENT VERTICAL SIDING

(23) SECTION 07600 - FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

(24) SECTION 07920 - JOINT SEALANTS

(25) SECTION 08120 - ALUMINUM DOORS AND FRAMES

(26) SECTION 08520 - ALUMINUM WINDOWS

(27) SECTION 08710 - DOOR HARDWARE

(28) SECTION 08800 - GLAZING

(29) SECTION 08900 - GLAZED CURTAIN WALL

(30) SECTION 09510 - ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

(31) SECTION 10260 - CORNER GUARDS

(32) SECTION 13080 - SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

(33) SECTION 13100 - LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

(34) SECTION 13851 - FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM, ADDRESSABLE

(35) SECTION 15070 - SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

(36) SECTION 15400 - PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE

(37) SECTION 15569 - WATER HEATING; GAS

(38) SECTION 15895 - AIR SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION, VENTILATION, AND EXHAUST

SYSTEMS

(39) SECTION 16375 - ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, UNDERGROUND

(40) SECTION 16402 - INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND BRIDGE APPURTENANCES

(41) SECTION 16510 - INTERIOR LIGHTING

(42) SECTION 16710 - BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM

(43) SECTION 16711 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP)

c. SPECIFICATIONS – Please delete the Project Table of Contents Page 1 in Volume 1 of the Specifications, and the Project Table of Contents Pages 2 and 3 in Volume 2 of the Specifications in their entirety and substitute revised pages of the same numbers, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

d. SPECIFICATIONS - Please delete the Submittal Register, pages 01 33 00-10 through 65 in their entirety and substitute revised pages 01 33 00-10 through 64, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

e. Please indicate receipt of this amendment on Standard Form 30 (AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT) as Amendment No. 0003. Failure to acknowledge all amendments may be cause for rejection of the offer.

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SECTION 01025

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

a. This section includes descriptions of the measurement and payment methods to be used for the bid items included in this project. All items include the cost of all labor, equipment, materials, testing and incidentals necessary to complete the item as specified.

b. No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work specified in Sections 01010, 01312, 01320, 01325, 01330, 01340, 01351, 01355 with the exception of erosion and sediment control requirements, 01420, 01451, 01500, 01525, 01572, 01580, 01670, 01720, 01780 and 01781, and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the costs of all the bid items.

c. No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work specified in Section 01720 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS. All costs in connection therewith shall be included in the contract prices of those bid items to which the surveys are incidental.

d. No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work specified in Section 02373 GEOTEXTILE. All costs in connection therewith shall be included in the contract prices of those bid items to which geotextile is incidental.

e. Contract Excavation and Fill---Any of the following materials used as fill for Bid Item No. 3, 4, 5 and 6 will not be included in the cost of those bid items, but will be measured and paid for separately under their respective line items in Bid Item 2: select fill, random fill, rock fill, on-site riprap. Any of these fill items used under Bid Item No. 1 and all other materials used for fill for the contract (such as, any excavated material that is backfilled) will be included in the cost of the bid item for which they are associated.

1.1 BID ITEM NO. 1, RECOVERY - GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS

Items in Bid Item No. 1 include all work that is common to the overall project, and are as follows:

1.1.1 Item 1a, Clearing, Grubbing and Stripping of Topsoil

Bid item includes all costs associated with clearing and grubbing and the stripping of topsoil in the areas specified on the contract drawings, and the stockpiling of topsoil onsite in the areas designated by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), as specified in Sections 02231 CLEARING AND GRUBBING and 02300 EARTHWORK. The work included under this bid item will not be measured for payment and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for the item.

1.1.2 Item 1b, Storm Drainage

Bid item includes all costs associated with the construction of storm drainage facilities, to include imported riprap, as specified in Section

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02630 and as indicated on the contract drawings, with the exception of the work items covered in Item 1c, "Stormwater Drainage Ditches." The work included under this bid item will not be measured for payment and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for the item.

1.1.3 Item 1c, Stormwater Diversion Ditches

Bid item includes all costs associated with the construction of grass- and riprap-lined diversion ditches, as specified in Sections 02216 EROSION CONTROL MAT, 02271 RIPRAP and 02300 EARTHWORK.

Item 1c(1) - Grass-lined: Work will be measured for payment by the square yard of grass-lined ditch area satisfactorily constructed and accepted. Payment will be made at the contract unit price for this item and will include the costs associated with the providing, placing and anchoring of the permanent erosion control mat only. Cost of topsoiling, seeding and mulching associated with this work item will be included in the cost of Bid Item 1e, "Seeding."

Item 1c(2) - Riprap-lined: Work will be measured for payment by the ton of imported riprap satisfactorily placed for ditch construction.

Quantity of riprap will be measured from certified weigh tickets.

Deductions from those quantities will be made for rejected material.

In addition, any riprap that fills areas the Contracting Officer determines to be overexcavated and any material that exceeds the outline of the specified template, will be deducted at 1.7 tons per cubic yard. Payment will be made at the contract unit price for this item and will include the cost of all geotextile incidental to this work.

1.1.4 Item 1d, Erosion and Sediment Control

Bid item includes all costs associated with all erosion and sediment control requirements for the project site as specified on the contract drawings and in Sections 01355 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION and 02216 EROSION CONTROL MAT, with the exception of any permanent erosion control mat (see Bid Items 1e, "Seeding" and 1c, "Stormwater Diversion Ditches"). The work included under this bid item will not be measured for payment and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for the item.

1.1.5 Item 1e, Seeding

Bid item includes all costs associated with permanent seeding, including, but not limited to, installing seed, mulching, and the placement of onsite topsoil throughout the project site, as well as the placement of permanent erosion control mat along spillway slopes and on areas used as access routes along the side slopes of the existing excavation disposal embankment, as specified in Sections 02216 EROSION CONTROL MAT and 02921 SEEDING. Payment will not include the cost of seeding for the purpose of temporary stabilization which will be included in the payment for Bid Item 1d, "Erosion and Sediment Control," and will not include the cost of temporary erosion control mat which will be included in the payment for Bid Item 1d, "Erosion and Sediment Control," nor permanent erosion control mat for ditches which will be included in the payment for Bid Item 1c, "Stormwater Diversion Ditches." The work included under this bid item will not be measured for payment and all costs associated therewith shall be

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1.1.6 Item 1f, Demolition of drainage structures, Pavement repair, and Staging area re-grading

Bid item includes all costs associated with the demolition, removal and disposal of existing fuse plug, drainage culverts, manhole, headwalls and associated paving, re-grading of staging areas and pavement repair, as indicated on the drawings and as specified in Sections 02220 DEMOLITION and 02552 HOT MIX ASPHALT (HMA) REPAIR. Payment will include the cost of dismantling, removal and storage of existing beam guide rails at the entrance to Staging Areas 1 and 2 and elsewhere as necessary to access work areas, and the re-installation of those guide rails upon completion of work in those areas, where indicated on the drawings and as specified in Section 02220. The work included under this bid item will not be measured for payment and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for the item.

1.2 BID ITEM NO. 2, RECOVERY - SPILLWAY MODIFICATIONS

1.2.1 Item 2a, Common Excavation

Bid item includes all costs associated with all common excavation required for the contract, as specified in Section 02300. The work specified for common excavation will be measured for payment by the cubic yard of material excavated. The cubic yardage will be computed by the average end-area method from cross sections taken by a licensed Surveyor, before and after the common excavation, as specified in Section 01720 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS. The yardage paid for common excavation will be the number of cubic yards of material, measured from existing grade (determined from "before excavation" surveys) to required subgrade or to top of rock (determined from "after excavation" surveys). Payment will be made at the contract unit price for the item. The vertical pay limit for common excavation shall be the specified subgrade elevation or top of rock. The horizontal pay limit shall be to the specified offset from the spillway or construction baseline as indicated on the contract drawings. The measurement will not include the volume of any excavation performed prior to the taking of elevations and measurements of the existing grade.

1.2.2 Item 2b, Rock Excavation

Bid item includes all costs associated with all rock excavation required for the contract, as specified in Section 02335 ROCK EXCAVATION. The work associated with rock excavation will be measured for payment by the cubic yard of material excavated. Payment will be made at the contract unit price for the item and will include all blasting and seismic monitoring requirements. In addition to any rock requiring removal assisted by pneumatic or explosive devices, the removal of any existing stone larger than 1-1/2 cubic yards will be considered rock excavation. The cubic yardage of rock excavation will be computed by the average end-area method from cross sections taken by a licensed Surveyor, before and after the rock excavation, as specified in Section 01720 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS. The vertical pay limit for rock excavation shall be the specified subgrade elevation. The horizontal pay limit shall be to the specified offset from the spillway or construction baseline as indicated on the contract drawings.

The measurement will only include authorized excavation of rock, and will not include over excavation or unauthorized excavation. Failure on the part of the Contractor to notify the Contracting Officer (CO) and obtain

Section 01025 Page 3 the CO's approval of the classification of the material as rock will cause the forfeiture of the Contractor's right of claim to payment for rock excavation. The pre- and post-excavation survey must be approved by the CO prior to payment authorization. The measurement will not include the volume of any rock excavation performed prior to the taking of elevations and measurements of the condition before rock excavation.

1.2.3 Item 2c, Select Fill

The work specified in Section 02300 for select fill will be measured for payment by the cubic yard of select fill placed. This unit price item includes all costs in connection with placing, compacting, and testing select fill, as well as, any required processing of common and/or rock excavation materials to meet the requirements of select fill for reuse.

Payment will be made at the contract unit price for this item. The cubic yardage will be computed by the average end-area method from cross sections taken by a licensed Surveyor, before and after the select fill operations, as specified in Section 01720 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS. The limit of fill to be measured includes only that select fill required per the contract drawings.

The measurement will include the filling of any excavation of unsatisfactory material with select fill, below grade, where ordered. The measurement will not include the yardage to fill unauthorized excavations, such as excavations beyond the specified pay limits, or the yardage of any material used for other than directed purposes. The measurement will not include the yardage of any filling performed prior to the taking of elevations and measurements of the condition before placement of the select fill.

1.2.4 Item 2d, Random Fill

Bid item includes all costs associated with the placement of random fill in the excavation disposal embankment, drainage basins 1 and 2, and any used for backfilling the demolished drainage structures, as specified in Section 02300 EARTHWORK. Work will be measured for payment by the cubic yard of random fill satisfactorily placed and accepted. Payment will be made at the contract unit price for this item and will include any required processing of common and/or rock excavation materials to meet the requirements of random fill. The cubic yardage will be computed by the average end-area method from cross sections taken by a licensed Surveyor, before and after the random fill operations, as specified in Section 01720 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS. The limit of fill to be measured includes only that random fill required per the contract drawings. The measurement will include the filling of any excavation of unsatisfactory material with random fill, below grade, where ordered. The measurement will not include the volume used to fill unauthorized excavations, such as excavations beyond the specified pay limits, or excavations of unstable material created by inadequate Contractor drainage or dewatering methods, or the volume of any material used for other than directed purposes, for example.

The measurement will not include the volume of any filling performed prior to the taking of elevations and measurements of the condition before placement of the random fill.

1.2.5 Item 2e, Rock Fill

Bid item includes all costs associated with the placement of rock fill in the excavation disposal embankment, as specified in Section 02300 EARTHWORK. Work will be measured for payment by the cubic yard of rock fill satisfactorily placed and accepted. Payment will be made at the contract unit price for this item and will include any required processing

Section 01025 Page 4 of common and/or rock excavation materials to meet the requirements of rock fill, and all geotextile placed in contact with rock fill. The cubic yardage will be computed by the average end-area method from cross sections taken by a licensed Surveyor, before and after the rock fill operations, as specified in Section 01720 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS. The limit of fill to be measured includes only that rock fill required per the contract drawings.

The measurement will include the filling of any excavation of unsatisfactory material with rock fill, below grade, where ordered. The measurement will not include the volume used to fill unauthorized excavations, such as excavations beyond the specified pay limits, or excavations of unstable material created by inadequate Contractor drainage or dewatering methods, or the volume of any material used for other than directed purposes, for example. The measurement will not include the volume of any filling performed prior to the taking of elevations and measurements of the condition before placement of the rock fill.

1.2.6 Item 2f, Onsite Riprap

Bid item includes all costs associated with the placement of riprap on the side slopes of the excavation disposal embankment and where indicated along the spillway, as specified in Section 02271 RIPRAP. Work will be measured for payment by the cubic yard of onsite riprap satisfactorily placed to the lines and grades specified, and accepted. Payment will be made at the contract unit price for this item and will include the cost of any required processing of rock excavation materials and/or existing riprap materials to meet the requirements, and all geotextile incidental to this work. The cubic yardage will be computed by the average end-area method from cross sections taken by a licensed Surveyor, before and after the onsite riprap placement operations, as specified in Section 01720 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS.

The limit of onsite riprap to be measured includes only that volume required per the contract drawings.

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1.2.7 Item 2g, Fencing

Bid item includes all costs associated with the removal of existing and installation of new chain link fence and appurtenances for the contract, as shown on the drawings and as specified in Section 02821 FENCING, to exclude that installed under Item 6, "OPERATIONS BUILDING." The work included under this bid item will not be measured for payment and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for the item.

1.3 BID ITEM NO. 3, RECOVERY - SPILLWAY STRUCTURES

Items in Bid Item No. 3 include all structures to be constructed within the spillway and retaining structures along the east slope of the spillway, as follows:

1.3.1 Item 3a, Soil Nail Wall

With the exception of common and rock excavation, bid item includes all costs associated with the installation of the soil nails, geocomposite fabric drain strip, shotcrete facing, cast-in-place concrete facing, imported riprap, and steel appurtenances for the soil nail wall, as indicated on the contract drawings and as specified in Section 02491 SOIL NAIL WALL. Work for this item will not be measured for payment and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum

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1.3.2 Item 3b, Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall

With the exception of common and rock excavation, bid item includes all costs associated with the construction of the full height panel retaining walls. Payment for the retaining wall shall include all labor, equipment and materials necessary to complete the wall in its entirety including, but not limited to: grading; temporary sheeting and shoring; foundation preparation excluding undercut and replacement; the concrete leveling pad;

the ARES Full Height Panels Retaining Wall System; structure backfill material [DELETION], as indicated on the contract drawings and as specified in Section 02480 FULL HEIGHT PANEL MECHANICALLY STABILIZED EARTH WALL. The work included under this bid item will not be measured for payment and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for the item.

1.3.3 Item 3c, Secant Wall

With the exception of common and rock excavation, bid item includes all costs associated with the construction of the secant wall as indicated on the contract drawings and as specified in Sections 02455 SECANT WALL CONSTRUCTION and 03373 CONCRETE FOR SECANT WALL. The work covered under this item includes, but is not limited to, the required drilling, forming, manufacture, transporting, placing, finishing, curing, testing and protection of concrete in this structure. The work included under this bid item will not be measured for payment and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for the item.

1.3.4 Item 3d, Concrete Scour Apron and Control Sill

With the exception of common and rock excavation, bid item includes all costs associated with the construction of the concrete scour apron and control sill, as indicated on the contract drawings and as specified in Sections 02490 ROCK ANCHORS and 03300 CAST-IN-PLACE STRUCTURAL CONCRETE.

The work covered by these items includes, but is not limited to, furnishing all concrete materials, reinforcement, miscellaneous embedded materials, all equipment, and performing all labor for the forming, manufacture, transporting, placing, finishing, curing, and protection of concrete in these structures, to include rock anchors. Work included under this bid item will not be measured for payment and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for the item.

1.3.5 Item 3e, Fuse Plug

With the exception of common and rock excavation, bid item includes all costs associated with the construction of the fuse plug including the installation of the pervious and impervious materials, 2A stone, concrete sand, imported riprap, and the dental concrete under the impervious material, as specified in Section 02300 EARTHWORK. The work included under this bid item will not be measured for payment and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for the item.

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1.4 BID ITEM NO. 4, RECOVERY - BRIDGE AND ACCESS ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Items included in Bid Item No. 4, include all work associated with the construction of the concrete bridge and bituminous concrete access road, and are as follows:

1.4.1 Item 4a, Deck and Superstructure

With the exception of common and rock excavation, bid item includes all work associated with the construction of the bridge deck, concrete approach slabs, prestressed girders, bearings, expansion joint assemblies, Type 10M vehicle barriers, electrical service within the vertical limits of the deck and floor drains as specified in Sections 02754, 02841, 03230, 03300, 03410, 05480, 05482 and 16402 and as shown on the contract drawings. The work included under this bid item will not be measured for payment and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for the item.

1.4.2 Item 4b, Substructure

With the exception of common and rock excavation, bid item includes all work associated with the construction of the east and west bridge abutments, mid-span pier, wingwalls and east caissons, as indicated on the drawings and as specified in Sections 02467, 02490, 03300. The work included under this bid item will not be measured for payment and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for the item.

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1.4.3 Bid Item 4c, Bituminous Concrete Pavement

With the exception of common and rock excavation, bid item includes all costs associated with the construction of all bituminous concrete pavement for access roads and parking areas, as indicated on the drawings and as specified in Sections 02703, 02704, 02705 and 02706. The work included under this bid item will not be measured for payment and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for the item.

1.5 BID ITEM NO. 5, RECOVERY - TYPE B AND D RETAINING WALLS

Items included in Bid Item No. 5, include all work associated with the retaining wall modifications and construction on the east side of the spillway in the vicinity of the existing crest wall, and are as follows:

1.5.1 Item 5a, Concrete Retaining Walls

With the exception of common and rock excavation, bid item includes all costs associated with the construction of Type B and Type D cast-in-place concrete retaining walls along the top of the dam, as detailed on the drawings and as specified in Sections 02300 EARTHWORK and 03300 CAST-IN-PLACE STRUCTURAL CONCRETE. The work included under this bid item will not be measured for payment and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for the item.

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1.5.2 Item 5b, Riprap

Bid item includes all costs associated with the installation of imported riprap along the upstream side of the Type B and D retaining walls, as specified in Section 02271 RIPRAP and as shown on the drawings. Work will be measured for payment by the ton of riprap satisfactorily placed and accepted. Payment will be made at the contract unit price per ton.

Quantity of riprap will be measured from certified weigh tickets.

Deductions from those quantities will be made for rejected material. In addition, any riprap that fills areas the Contracting Officer determines to be overexcavated and any material that exceeds the outline of the specified template, will be deducted at 1.7 tons per cubic yard. Also included in the unit price shall be all geotextile incidental to this work.

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1.6 BID ITEM NO. 6, RECOVERY - OPERATIONS BUILDING

1.6.1 Item 6a, Operations Building

Bid item includes the construction of a 5,200 square foot operations building and all appurtenances out to the building 5-foot line, as specified herein and as indicated on the contract drawings. Item will also include all costs associated with the construction of the gazebo. The work included under this bid item will not be measured for payment and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for the item. Also included in this bid item is the cost associated with the new generator located outside the 5-foot line of the building.

1.6.2 Item 6b, Demolition and Relocation

Bid item includes all costs associated with the demolition of the existing operations facilities and appurtenances and relocation of the existing flammable liquid storage building, as indicated on the contract drawings and as specified in Section 02220 DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION. The work included under this bid item will not be measured for payment and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for the item.

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1.6.3 Item 6c, Other Related Sitework

With the exception of common excavation, bid item includes all costs associated with the sitework performed and constructed in support of the operations building to include, but not be limited to, all utilities outside the 5-foot line, perimeter fencing, water supply well, septic system, grading and landscaping. The work included under this bid item will not be measured for payment and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for the item. All labor, equipment and materials used to connect the generator to the building will be included in Item 6a.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01500

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF SECTION

The work covered by this section consists of furnishing all labor, materials, plant and equipment, and performing all operations required for the construction of storage areas, and service facilities needed for execution and completion of the work, including the provisions of a Contractor field office, a Government field office, and project and safety signs at the work site. Also, included is a traffic control plan.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (PennDOT)

PennDOT Publication 408 (2003, Chg 4) Specifications

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

NOTE: Any submittals classified as "SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals" require approval prior to mobilization to the contract work site. All other submittals, classified as "SD-02" through "SD-11," require approval prior to commencing the particular task to which the submittal is associated.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Temporary Facilities Plan; G,COR.

The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer for approval its plans showing the layout and details of all temporary facilities to be used for this contract, including proposed alignment of all safety fencing.

Traffic Control Plan; G,COR.

The Contractor shall develop and submit for approval a traffic control plan incorporating the herein specified requirements in accordance with Section 901 of the PennDOT Publication 408. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, consideration of construction traffic as well as visitor vehicular and foot traffic, location of ingress and egress points from the site, temporary and regulatory warning signs layout, and the traffic routes used to move equipment to the site and to remove debris

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1.4 ACCESS

The Contractor shall provide the public with access to all private and commercial properties.

1.5 LOCAL POLICE NOTIFICATION

The Contractor shall notify the local police department at least 24 hours prior to starting work to obtain approval for temporary parking and placement of any required signs.

1.6 EASEMENT LINE LOCATION

The contract drawings show easement line coordinates. The temporary stakes/monuments installed to establish these points, however, may no longer be in place. The Contractor shall reestablish these points as necessary to layout his work using the survey control points provided in the specifications and the easement line coordinates shown on the drawings.

1.7 SAFETY PRECAUTION

A medium-voltage line exists within the limits of work of this contract, including running along the east side of Route 170 and across the entrance road to the site. Consequently, the Contractor shall conduct operations in the vicinity of this line with the appropriate care.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 WEATHER INSTRUMENTS

2.1.1 Rain and Snow Gage

National Weather Service standard gage with stand and wind screen. The gage shall be designed to measure both rain and snow, shall be manufactured of copper and brass, and shall contain a funnel, inner tube, outer cylinder and dipstick.

2.1.2 Thermometer

Minimum/maximum outdoor type with instrument shelter. The thermometer shall be mercury filled and designed to indicate minimum, maximum, and current temperatures from -40 to 130 degrees F. Where necessary, the instrument shelter shall shall have a keyed lock.

2.2 GOVERNMENT FIELD OFFICE

The Government field office trailer to be provided by the Contractor shall be new or recently renovated to a like-new condition subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. The Government field office shall have a minimum floor area of 720 (approximately 12 feet by 60 feet) square feet, two locking doors, and partitioned restroom facilities. The trailer shall have sufficient lighting to supply 150 foot-candles at the desk top level and shall be supplied with 110 volt and 220 volt electrical outlets as required for heating, air conditioning, lighting, water cooler, and other accessories.

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2.2.1 Office Equipment

The following office equipment shall be provided by the Contractor for the Government field office trailer:

a. Two desks having 60-inch by 30-inch tops, with lockable drawers, two swivel chairs, and two tables with 60-inch be 30-inch laminated tops;

b. One 60-inch by 30-inch conference table with ten chairs;

c. One free-standing full-size drafting table, minimum 37-1/2 inch by 60 inch top, and drafting chair;

d. Telephone, two sets, two numbers (with pickup for both numbers on each set), unlimited calling area, one telephone answering machine, telephone jack installed, one telephone line for operation of fax, one telephone line for operation of modem, and two digital cellular phones with voice mail answering capabilities;

e. Two lockable, fire-resistant, letter-size, two-drawer 36 inch-wide steel lateral filing cabinets set up for side-by-side filing with ball-bearing suspensions for full-drawer extensions;

f. A magnet-compatible white dry erase board, minimum 2 feet high by 3 feet wide in size, whose surface does not require cleaners. In addition, the contractor shall provide 4 non-toxic dry erase chisel-tip markers in black, blue, red and green and appropriate eraser;

g. One battery-powered quartz round wall clock, 8-1/2 inch minimum diameter, constructed of a plastic case and lens, having a white dial with Arabic numbers and black hour, minute and second hands shall be provided in the conference area;

h. Shelf set, two shelves high, each measuring 12-inch deep by 3-feet long, one per desk;

i. Three waste baskets;

j. Electric water cooler/heater;

k. Vertical filing plan rack for two sets of 28-inch by 40-inch plans each rack;

l. Copier, Konica Model 3290 desk top copier, or approved equal, including adequate supplies and service agreement;

m. Fax Machine, Xerox Model N58, or approved equal, including adequate supplies and service agreement;

n. Two Dell Optiplex or Dimension Personal Computers, Pentium IV or above, with clock speed of at least 2.6 GHZ, at least 512 MB Ram, 40 Gigabyte hard disk space, a 56K bps fax/modem, 10/100 ethernet card, and a laser jet printer. The following software should be included: A copy of the latest version of AutoCad for at least one personal computer and Microsoft XP professional Operating System with SP1;

o. Broadband internet access shall be provided for both computers, also an Instant Broadband Etherfast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with

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4-port Switch/VPN end required to allow both computers to connect through VPN to the USACE network;

p. Two portable two-way [marine] radios with charges capable of operating on the Contractor's working frequencies;

q. Countertop microwave oven, with digital display, interior light, and a minimum 0.6 cubic feet capacity;

r. Compact refrigerator, with 1.58 cubic foot capacity, and ice tray;

s. The Contractor shall fabricate a large sign, minimum 3 feet in each dimension, made of stiff plastic or aluminum, to be attached to a free-standing post securely founded in the ground or attached directly to the Corps' trailer, as directed by the Contracting Officer. The sign shall provide the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District name and logo as shown on the attached sheets for the project signs; and

t. One plastic wall-mounted exterior mailbox with closing lid, (similar to that used by realtors at homes for sale to hold brochures) and capable of holding several 8-1/2 inch by 11 inch sheets of paper vertically.

Computers shall be shipped to the following address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Information Management Office 100 Penn Square East Wanamaker Building Philadelphia, PA 19107

Upon completion of loading the computers with Government furnished software, the Contractor shall provide for transportation of the computers from the Philadelphia District office to the project's field office.

2.3 Temporary Operations Facilities

For use by dam personnel during construction, Contractor shall provide a trailer identical to the Government Field Office, including equipment and utilities, and two 40' x 8' lockable, weather resistant storage trailers to be place on 6" No. 57 stone.

2.4 PROJECT AND SAFETY SIGNS

See Section 01580 for the requirements for the project and safety signs.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

3.1.1 General

The Contractor may construct within the work area indicated on the contract drawings, subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer, stockpile areas and on-site plant and facilities as needed for the execution of the work.

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3.1.2 Restoration of Work Site

Removal of all temporary construction and restoration of the work site upon completion of the contract shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 01355 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

3.2 CONTRACTOR'S PROJECT OFFICES

The Contractor shall establish at the work site a project office equipped and staffed to efficiently conduct the work under this contract and provide essential information to the Contracting Officer or its authorized representative. The Contractor shall keep at all times at its office a copy of all drawings, specifications, and other pertinent information, and shall at all times give the Contracting Officer access thereto. The Contractor's office shall be equipped with telephone facilities which shall be available for use by the Contracting Officer.

3.3 GOVERNMENT FIELD OFFICE

The Contractor shall provide and maintain a field office at the project site for the sole use of the Contracting Officer's representatives. The office shall be complete and ready for occupancy not later than 30 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, and, one week before job site execution begins.

a. The Contractor shall provide the trailer at the work site with adequate heat, light, electricity, air conditioning, water, toilet and lavatory facilities. The Contractor shall provide portable water, provide for treatment of sewage, and provide permanent electric and telephone services, all in accordance with applicable local municipal, county and State codes. All utility costs arising from the use of the office, including telephone cost, shall be borne by the Contractor.

b. The trailer shall be placed on concrete block supports, leveled and tied down to withstand wind loads. A corrugated metal curtain shall be installed around the perimeter of the trailer from floor level to the ground. The curtain shall be firmly attached to withstand appropriate wind loads. All water piping and all waste piping shall be adequately supported and insulated.

c. The Contractor shall provide all janitorial supplies and services for the trailer complex to include as a minimum, weekly sweeping, dusting, emptying of waste baskets, trash collection, and servicing of toilets and monthly mopping of all floors, sterilization of toilet seats, waxing of all tile floors and washing of windows. The Contractor shall also provide for major maintenance to the trailer and its utilities.

d. The office shall be enclosed by an 8-foot high chain-link security fence with three strands of barbed wire, and shall be lighted during hours of darkness. This fence shall enclose a Government parking area for approximately five cars and shall include appropriate gates with locks for both vehicles and employees.

e. The Contractor shall provide the above described facilities, equipment, and services for the life of the contract.

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3.4 WEATHER INSTRUMENTS

The Contractor shall provide and maintain at the work site in locations determined by the Contracting Officer, weather instruments consisting of a rain and snow gage with stand and a thermometer with instrument shelter.

The Contractor shall take daily readings of precipitation and the minimum and maximum temperatures, and shall record such information on the Contractor Quality Control Reports as required under Section 01450 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL. This information will be used by the Contracting Officer as the basis for determining if the Contractor is entitled to a time extension for unusually severe weather in accordance with Special Clause: "Time Extensions for Unusually Severe Weather." The Contracting Officer will also consider other climatological factors such as abnormally high tides and excessive sustained wind velocities when evaluating possible time extensions.

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SECTION 01720

SURVEY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF SECTION

The work covered by this section consists of furnishing all labor, materials, plant and equipment, and performing all operations required for conducting surveys and providing survey data submittals.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (COE)

EM 1110-1-1005 (31 Aug 1994) Topographic Surveying Manual

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

NOTE: Any submittals classified as "SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals" require approval prior to mobilization to the contract work site. All other submittals, classified as "SD-02" through "SD-11," require approval prior to commencing the particular task to which the submittal is associated.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Surveying Procedures and Equipment; G,DO.

All surveying procedures, methods, and equipment for surveys shall be reviewed and approved by the Government Survey Point of Contact prior to the start of any type of surveying work.

SD-07 Certificates

Qualifications; G,DO.

Provide qualifications of the independent licensed surveyor(s) for land surveying. Submittal must be reviewed and approved by the Government Survey Point of Contact prior to commencing any survey work.

Before and After Surveys; G,DO

Provide before and after surveys as required herein including raw

Section 01720 Page 1 data collector files and all data and plotted cross sections as specified herein shall be submitted to the COR within 48 hours of completion of surveys.

Within 24 hours of the completion of the surveys, electronically transmit digital survey cross section data, in AutoCAD drawing (.dwg) format as specified herein, to the civil designer. Drawing files shall be uploaded to a folder at the following internet address: ftp://ftp.usace.army.mil/internet/. Surveys shall be submitted in groups, each group covering a maximum of 150 feet of work along a given baseline, or less if the pace of work so dictates. More than one group may be submitted at any one time.

Transmittal data shall be clear as to what locations and what dates the surveys were performed. Concurrently, the Contractor shall send an email message to the civil designer at the following address, notifying the designer of the transmittal of the files to the FTP site: alyssa.d.dunlap@usace.army.mil.

1.4 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYS

All topographic or land based surveys performed in conjunction with this Contract shall meet all criteria outlined in EM 1110-1-1005.

1.5 SURVEYING EQUIPMENT

Wherever physically possible, total stations, digital levels and data collectors shall be used for the survey data collection in this project.

The Contractor will be permitted to use the global positioning system (GPS) to verify initial survey control points.

1.6 QUALIFICATIONS OF SURVEYOR

All surveys must be performed by an independent survey company. All land surveys shall be performed under the direction and supervision of a Professional Licensed Surveyor registered in the State of Pennsylvania, with a minimum of 7 years recent experience.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall be responsible for conducting all surveys required to demonstrate that the construction is in compliance with the specified tolerances and the lines, grades, and elevations shown on the drawings and as required to measure quantities for payment. (DELETION)

Cross-sections shall be taken before and after the following work items:

a. Common excavation.

b. Rock excavation.

c. Placement of select fill.

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d. Placement of rock fill.

e. Placement of random fill.

f. Placement of on-site riprap.

g. Fuse plug, control sill and concrete apron (compliance only)

h. Placement of the various aggregate courses for pavements and slabs (for compliance only).

i. Placement of bituminous concrete wearing course and binder course (compliance only).

j. Placement of riprap (for compliance and as required for payment).

k. Placement of concrete pavement (compliance only).

(DELETION)

The surveys shall be completed as specified herein and in Section 00800 SPECIAL CLAUSES, paragraph entitled QUANTITY SURVEYS.

3.2 GENERAL SURVEY REQUIREMENTS

3.2.1 Survey Baselines

The survey baselines shall be established from the alignment information shown on the contract drawings. The baselines shall be surveyed utilizing surveying procedures and methodology that meet or exceed accuracy tolerances of +/- 0.10 feet in the vertical and +/- 0.10 feet in the horizontal.

3.2.2 Control

Survey control will be established from the existing survey baseline control description data information as shown on the contract drawings. The Contractor shall utilize North American Vertical Datum (NAVD) 1988 as the vertical datum. The Contractor shall utilize Pennsylvania Northeast State Plane Coordinate System (NAD 1983) as the horizontal reference datum.

3.2.3 Intervals

Unless otherwise specified in these specifications, or, unless otherwise directed by the COR, the survey cross sections required for all project features shall be taken at the same stations as the cross sections shown on the contract drawings.

Required intervals for features not shown in the design individual…