09B0029-Amend0007-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

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

THIS AMENDMENT DOES NOT EXTEND THE BID OPENING DATE OF 15 SEPTEMBER 2009 AT 11:00 AM LOCAL TIME

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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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

09-Sep-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

EMAIL:TEL:

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Amendment No. 0007 Invitation for Bids

W912BU-09-B-0029

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT (continued)

a. SPECIFICATIONS: 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. 0007” in the header. All revisions are shown in bold italics. Please delete the following specification sections in their entirety and substitute revised sections of the same number and title, attached hereto.

01010 – SUMMARY OF WORK

01025 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01351 - SAFETY, HEALTH, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (HTRW/UST)

b. CONTRACT DRAWINGS: Please delete drawing D2 in its entirety and substitute the revised drawing of the same number, with the latest revision date of 9 September 2009, attached hereto:

c. Please indicate receipt of this amendment on Standard Form 30 (AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT) as Amendment No. 0007. Failure to acknowledge all amendments may be cause for rejection of the offer.

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IFB W912BU-09-B-0029

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF SECTION

This section presents a general description of the work to be accomplished under this contract at Prompton Dam in the Lackawaxen River Basin, Borough of Prompton, Pennsylvania.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The major items of work to be performed under this contract include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Clearing and grubbing of the site;

b. Stripping and stockpiling of topsoil;

c. Regrading of proposed staging area;

d. Widening of the spillway by common and rock excavation;

e. Construction of soil nail wall, mechanically stabilized earth walls and secant wall;

f. Raising of west embankment using excavated materials;

g. Construction of new operations building and garage;

h. Support utilities for new building;

i. Construction of bituminous concrete pavements;

j. Construction of two-span, single-lane concrete bridge across spillway, concrete approach slabs, including abutments and associated caissons and earthen approach ramp with associated retaining walls on the east side of the spillway;

k. Construction of additional reinforced concrete wall along the crest of dam and associated concrete demolition;

l. Removal of existing fuse plug and separate stockpiling of materials;

m. Construction of concrete sill, scour apron and new fuse plug;

n. Provision of erosion and sediment control features;

o. Demolition of existing operations building, utility building, sewage treatment tank, support utilities and all appurtenant structures, to include chain link fence;

p. Removal and disposal of underground fuel oil tank;

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q. Relocation of existing flammable storage building, above-ground fuel storage tank and weather instruments;

r. Abandoning/decommissioning of existing water well;

s. Repair of bituminous concrete pavement incidental to demolition work and to construction activities, as required;

t. Installation of chain link fence;

u. Construction of grass- and riprap-lined drainage ditches;

v. Storm drainage features;

w. Placement of topsoil and turf establishment.

1.3 RESTRICTIONS ON ORDER OF WORK

a. See Section 00800 SPECIAL CLAUSES for details on contract duration, hours of work and limitations on public access.

b. See the contract drawings and specification Sections 01355 and 02300 for project erosion and sediment control requirements and water diversion and dewatering requirements, with particular attention to their impact on the construction schedule.

c. Construction of temporary operations facility shall be complete and fully operational prior to the start of the demolition, dismantling, removals and relocations associated with the existing buildings.

d. The Contractor shall maintain access to on-site facilities for the dam personnel at all times or as otherwise coordinated with and approved by the COR and on-site dam personnel for specific instances.

e. No breach in the security of the chain link fence will be permitted in the vicinity of the existing operations buildings, at any time. That is, the Contractor will be required to construct the new fencing in that area prior to demolishing existing fencing in that area, or to implement some alternative method to maintain the security of the fence, as approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

f. No placement of concrete structures shall occur within 500 feet of an area that is to be blasted.

g. Notification of Government and local personnel of each blasting effort shall be as specified in Section 02335 ROCK EXCAVATION.

h. Embankment and bridge approach ramps shall be constructed using material from site excavation operations.

i. Construction of the mechanically stabilized earth wall shall be complete prior to the start of excavation for the soil nail wall.

j. Excavation for soil nail wall shall not encroach within 100 feet of secant wall prior to wall reaching the full 28-day compressive strength.

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k. Lead time for submission of the water diversion and dewatering work plan to the County for review could take up to 30 days.

l. Lead time for submission of any requests for variations to the Government design of the soil erosion and sediment controls to the County for review could take up to 30 days.

m. Specific attention shall be given to the coordination of construction items with potentially considerable lead times, such as the concrete bridge girders and other precast concrete items, as well as any other pre-fabricated items.

1.4 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

See Section 01351 SAFETY, HEALTH, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (HTRW/UST), for details on the requirements associated with hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste (HTRW) site activities, underground storage tank (UST) removals and the following items:

a. Heating fuel underground storage tank closure/removal;

b. Oil/water separator closure/removal;

c. Asbestos-containing materials abatement;

d. Thermostat and light fixture/ballast removal.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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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 02630 and as indicated on the contract drawings, with the exception of the

Section 01025 Page 1 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 included in the contract lump sum price for the item.

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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, 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, except rock associated with the storm drainage system, 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 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

Section 01025 Page 3 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 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

Section 01025 Page 4 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 price.

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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.

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:

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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 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.

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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 the 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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SECTION 01351

SAFETY, HEALTH, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (HTRW/UST)

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 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.

AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS (ACGIH)

ACGIH Limit Values (2005) Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents Biological Exposure Indices

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI Z358.1 (1998) Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment

AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (API)

API Pub 2219 (1999) Safe Operation of Vacuum Trucks in Petroleum Service, 2nd Edition

API RP 1604 (1996) Closure of Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks

API Std 2015 (1994) Safe Entry and Cleaning of Petroleum Storage Tanks

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1904 Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

49 CFR 171 General Information, Regulations, and Definitions

49 CFR 172 Hazardous Materials Table, Special Provisions, Hazardous Materials Communications, Emergency Response Information, and Training Requirements

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2003) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual

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ER 385-1-92 (2000) Safety and Occupational Document Requirements for Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) Activities

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (NIOSH)

NIOSH Pub No. 85-115 (1985) Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This section requires contractors to implement practices and procedures for working safely and in compliance with OSHA and USACE regulation while performing cleanup activities on uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.

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:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP); G,DO.

Site safety and health plan shall be developed for all asbestos, PCB, and mercury removal operations.

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Work Zones; G, DO

Drawings including initial work zone boundaries: Exclusion Zone (EZ), including restricted and regulated areas; Contamination Reduction Zone (CRZ); and Support Zone (SZ).

Decontamination Facilities; G, DO

Drawings showing the layout of the personnel and equipment decontamination facilities.

SD-03 Product Data

Exposure Monitoring/Air Sampling Program; G, DO

Personnel exposure monitoring/sampling results.

Site Control Log

Record of each entry and exit into the site, as specified.

HAZWOPER Qualifications Certificates; G, DO

A certificate for each worker performing cleanup operations with potential for unacceptable occupational exposure signed by the

Section 01351 Page 2 safety and health manager and the occupational physician indicating the workers meet the training and medical surveillance requirements of this contract.

1.4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Work performed under this contract shall comply with EM 385-1-1, OSHA requirements in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926, especially OSHA's Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard 29 CFR 1926.65/29 CFR

1910.120 and state specific OSHA requirements where applicable. Matters of interpretation of standards shall be submitted to the appropriate administrative agency for resolution before starting work. Where the requirements of this specification, applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements shall apply.

1.5 SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM

The Contractor shall develop and implement a Safety and Health Program (SHP) which incorporates requirements in OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910, Section .120 (b) and 29 CFR 1926, Section .65 (b) and section 01.A.07 of EM 385-1-1. The Safety and Health Program shall address the items in paragraph (b) of 29 CFR 1910.120/29 CFR 1926.65 and Appendix A of EM 385-1-1 in corporate specific detail. These items are: Signature Sheet;

Background Information; Statement of Safety and Health Policy;

Responsibilities and Lines of Authority; Subcontractors and Suppliers;

Training; Safety and Health Inspections; Safety and Health Expectations, Incentives programs and Compliance; Accident Reporting; Medical Surveillance/Medical Support; Personal Protective Equipment; Standard Operating Procedures and Corporate Plans supporting occupational safety and health.

1.6 SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN

The Contractor shall develop and implement a Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) meeting the requirments of section 01.A.10 of EM 385-1-1 and 29 CFR 1910.120/29 CFR 1926.65 (b)(4). At a minimum, the SSHP shall address each element in Appendix C of ER 385-1-92 and shall incorporate an Activity Hazard Analysis meeting the requirments of 01.A.10 and Figure 1-1 of

EM 385-1-1.

a. The SSHP shall be considered a living document and shall be updated as occupational safety and health conditions change during project execution and improved as occuptional safety and health lessons are learned during the course of the poject.

b. SSHP elements in Appendix C of ER 385-1-92 are:

1. Site Description and Contamination Characterization;

2. Activity Hazard Analysis;

3. Health and Safety Staff Organization, Qualifications and Responsibilities for the project;

4. Health and Safety Training requirements for the project;

5. Personal Protective Equipment;

6. Medical Surveillance requirments for the poject;

7. Radiation Dosimetry, if applicable;

8. Exposure Monitoring/Air Sampling;

9. Heat Stress/Cold Stress Prevention;

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10. Applicable elements of the Safety and Health Program edited to meet site specific conditions and site specific standard operating safety procedures, engineering controls and work practices used to reduce exposure to contaminants and prevent accidents;

11. Site Control Measures;

12. Personal Hygiene and Decontamination;

13. Equipment Decontamination;

14. Emergency Equipment and First Aid Requirements;

15. Emergency Response and Contingency Procedures;

16. Accident Prevention;

17. Logs, Reports and Recordkeeping.

1.6.1 Acceptance and Modifications

Prior to submittal, the SSHP shall be signed and dated by the Safety and Health Manager and the Site Superintendent. The SSHP shall be submitted for review 15 days prior to the Preconstruction Safety Conference.

Deficiencies in the SSHP will be discussed at the preconstruction safety conference, and the SSHP shall be revised to correct the deficiencies and resubmitted for acceptance. Onsite work shall not begin until the plan has been accepted. A copy of the written SSHP shall be maintained onsite.

Changes and modifications to the accepted SSHP shall be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the Safety and Health Manager, the Site Superintendent, and the Contracting Officer. Should any unforeseen hazard become evident during the performance of the work, the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall bring such hazard to the attention of the Safety and Health Manager, the Site Superintendent, and the Contracting Officer, both verbally and in writing, for resolution as soon as possible.

In the interim, necessary action shall be taken to re-establish and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard onsite personnel, visitors, the public, and the environment. Disregard for the provisions of this specification or the accepted SSHP shall be cause for stopping of work until the matter has been rectified.

1.6.2 Availability

The SSHP shall be made available in accordance with 29 CFR 1910, Section .120 (b)(1)(v) and 29 CFR 1926, Section .65 (b)(1)(v).

1.7 SITE DESCRIPTION AND CONTAMINATION CHARACTERIZATION

1.7.1 Project/Site Conditions

The following items are included in this section:

a. Heating fuel underground storage tank closure/removal;

b. Oil/water separator closure/removal;

c. Asbestos-containing materials abatement;

d. Thermostat and light fixture/ballast removal.

The Contractor shall stop work and contact the Contracting Officer if ordnance and explosives are discovered during HTRW remedial action construction.

1.8 TASK SPECIFIC HAZARDS, INITIAL PPE, HAZWOPER MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE AND

TRAINING APPLICABILITY

Task specific occupational hazards, task specific HAZWOPER medical surveillance and training applicability and task specific initial PPE

Section 01351 Page 4 requirements for the project are listed on the Task Hazard and Control Sheets at the end of this section. It is the Contractor's responsibility to reevaluate occupational safety and health hazards as the work progresses and to adjust the PPE and onsite operations, if necessary, so that the work is performed safely.

1.9 STAFF ORGANIZATION, QUALIFICATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.9.1 Safety and Health Manager

Safety and Health Manager shall be an Industrial Hygienist certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene or a safety professional certified by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

1). The Safety and Health Manager shall have the following additional qualifications:

a. A minimum of 3 years experience in developing and implementing safety and health programs at hazardous waste sites and at underground storage tank removal projects.

b. Documented experience in supervising professional and technician level personnel.

c. Documented experience in developing worker exposure assessment programs and air monitoring programs and techniques.

d. Documented experience in the development of personal protective equipment programs, including programs for working in and around potentially toxic, flammable and combustible atmospheres and confined spaces.

e. Working knowledge of state and Federal occupational safety and health regulations.

2). The Safety and Health Manager shall:

a. Be responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and enforcement of the SSHP.

b. Sign and date the SSHP prior to submittal.

c. Conduct initial site-specific training.

d. Be present onsite during the first 3 days of remedial activities and at the startup of each new major phase.

e. Visit the site as needed and at least once per week for the duration of activities, to audit the effectiveness of the SSHP.

f. Be available for emergencies.

g. Provide onsite consultation as needed to ensure the SSHP is fully implemented.

h. Coordinate any modifications to the SSHP with the Site Superintendent, the SSHO, and the Contracting Officer.

i. Provide continued support for upgrading/downgrading of the level

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j. Be responsible for evaluating air monitoring data and recommending changes to engineering controls, work practices, and PPE.

k. Review accident reports and results of daily inspections.

l. Serve as a member of the Contractor's quality control staff.

1.9.2 Additional Certified Health and Safety Support Personnel

The Contractor shall retain, as necessary safety support from a safety professional certified by the Board of Certified Safety professionals to develop written occupational safety procedures for the SSHP and when necessary visit the site to help implement SSHP requirements and industrial hygiene support from an industrial hygienist certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene to develop occupational health practices for the SSHP and if necessary visit the site to help implement SSHP requirements.

1.9.3 Site Safety and Health Officer

An individual and one alternate shall be designated the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The name, qualifications (education and training summary and documentation), and work experience of the Site Safety and Health Officer and alternate shall be included in the SSHP.

1). The SSHO shall have the following qualifications:

a. A minimum of 2 years experience in implementing safety and health programs at hazardous waste sites and at underground storage tank removal projects where Level C personal protective equipment was required.

b. Documented experience in construction techniques and construction safety procedures.

c. Working knowledge of Federal and state occupational safety and health regulations.

d. Specific training in personal and respiratory protective equipment program implementation, confined space program oversight, and in the proper use of air monitoring instruments, and air sampling methods including monitoring for ionizing radiation.

2). The Site Safety and Health Officer shall:

a. Assist and represent the Safety and Health Manager in onsite training and the day to day onsite implementation and enforcement of the accepted SSHP.

b. Be assigned to the site on a full time basis for the duration of field activities. The SSHO shall have no duties other than Safety and Health related duties. If operations are performed during more than 1 work shift per day, a site Safety and Health Officer shall be present for each shift and act as the radiation safety officer (RSO) as defined in paragraph 06.E.02 of EM 385-1-1 on radioactive waste cleanup projects.

c. Have authority to ensure site compliance with specified safety and health requirements, Federal, state and OSHA regulations and all aspects of

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d. Have authority to stop work if unacceptable health or safety conditions exist, and take necessary action to re-establish and maintain safe working conditions.

e. Consult with and coordinate any modifications to the SSHP with the Safety and Health Manager, the Site Superintendent, and the Contracting Officer.

f. Serve as a member of the Contractor's quality control staff on matters relating to safety and health.

g. Conduct accident investigations and prepare accident reports.

h. Review results of daily quality control inspections and document safety and health findings into the Daily Safety Inspection Log.

i. In coordination with site management and the Safety and Health Manager, recommend corrective actions for identified deficiencies and oversee the corrective actions.

1.9.4 Occupational Physician

The services of a licensed physician, who is certified in occupational medicine by the American Board of Preventative Medicine, or who, by necessary training and experience is Board eligible, shall be utilized.

The physician shall be familiar with this site's hazards and the scope of this project. The medical consultant's name, qualifications, and knowledge of the site's conditions and proposed activities shall be included in the SSHP. The physician shall be responsible for the determination of medical surveillance protocols and for review of examination/test results performed in compliance with 29 CFR 1910, Section .120 (f) and 29 CFR 1926, Section .65

(f) and paragraph MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE.

1.9.5 Persons Certified in First Aid and CPR

At least two persons who are currently certified in first aid and CPR by the American Red Cross or other approved agency shall be onsite at all times during site operations. They shall be trained in universal precautions and the use of PPE as described in the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard of 29 CFR 1910, Section .1030. These persons may perform other duties but shall be immediately available to render first aid when needed.

1.9.6 Safety and Health Technicians

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