W912BU-16-B-0005_Amend0001_Specs.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

09/ 2016

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE W912BU 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE E5CTCSGF

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

WANAMAKER BUILDING, 100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19107-3390

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

POC: SANDI FLETCHER

WANAMAKER BUILDING, 100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19107-3390

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

NO.

W912BU-16-B-0005

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08/31/2016

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

Offers 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 your 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)

Beach Nourishment and Completion of Initial Construction, Brigantine Inlet to Great Egg Harbor Inlet, Absecon Island, Atlantic County, NJ

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

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

CHECK ONE 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.)

THIS AMENDMENT DOES NOT EXTEND THE 4 OCTOBER 2016 AT 11:00 A.M.

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT (continued)

a. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI) WITH RESPONSES: RFI’s with responses, annotated Amendment No. 0001, are attached to this amendment.

b. SECTION 00 73 15 WAGE RATES: Please delete pages 00 73 15-10 through 00 73 15-16 in their entirety and substitute revised pages 00 73 15-10 through 00 73 15-16, annotated Amendment No. 0001, attached hereto.

c. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

(1) Section 01 50 00 - TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS:

Please delete page 01 50 00-2 in its entirety and substitute revised page 01 50 00-2, annotated Amendment No. 0001, attached hereto.

(2) Section 01 57 19 - TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS: Please delete pages 01 57 19-11 through 01 57 19-21 in their entirety and substitute revised pages 01 57 19-11 through 01 57 19-21, annotated Amendment No.

0001, attached hereto

(3) Section 32 15 00 – DUNE CROSSOVERS: Please delete pages 32 15 00-10 and 32 15 00-11 in their entirety and substitute the revised pages 32 15 00-10 and 32 15 00-11, annotated Amendment No. 0001, attached hereto.

d. CONTRACT DRAWINGS: Please delete the following drawings in their entirety and substitute the revised drawings of the same numbers, with the latest revision date of 22 September 2016, attached hereto:

C-105 C-503 C-115 C-506 C-401

e. Please indicate receipt of this amendment on Standard Form 1442 (SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD) as Amendment No. 0001. Failure to acknowledge all amendments may be cause for rejection of the bid.

RFI#

Dwg Sheet/ Spec Section Request for Information Response

1 Drawings

The plans do not indicate specific locations for split rail or I-5 installation.

Typically the plan sheets include a spreadsheet showing the approximate quantities to be installed at each crossover. Are we to assume that all of these quantities for each town are if and where directed? Please provide approximate quantities for each location that is to be constructed/ reconstructed.

The plans do indicate where the split rail and I-5 installation is required. The plan views, enlarged plan views and details clearly show this. Bid per the requirements of the plans and specs.

2 Drawings

The plans do not indicate where the sand fence is to be installed other than at the toe of the dune and along the crossovers in AC and Ventnor. There is a significant cost and production difference between sand fence installed at the toe of the dune and sand fence installed on the slope of the dune. Please clarify how many LF will go along the toe and on the slope.

The plans do indicate where the sand fence installation is required. The plan views, enlarged plan views and details clearly show this. Bid per the requirements of the plans and specs.

Section 32 15 00 Paragraph 3.8.1.1

3.8.1.1 states that I-5 will be measured along the centerline of the crossover for payment. How will the “viewing area” in AC and Margate City be paid for? Will the contractor not be paid for this area?

Not separately. All costs shall be included in the square footage unit cost (measured along the centerline of the crossover) of the crossover constructed.

Section 32 15 00 Paragraph 3.8.1.1

3.8.1.1 states … and shall include all costs associated with constructing the I-5 material surface, including demolition, excavation, geotextile and additional beach fill material, which are incidental to this item. How can the contractor be responsible for the above items when the locations for I-5 installation are not listed? Please list the locations of crossover construction.

The plans indicate where the I-5 crossover installation is required. The plan views, enlarged plan views and details clearly show this. Bid per the requirements of the plans and specs.

Section 32 15 00 Paragraph 3.8.1.2

3.8.1.2 states that all work associated with construction of the standard pedestrian crossovers in Longport will be paid under the item “Stabilization Mats”. What is item 61 Construct Standard Pedestrian Crossover (Longport) used for?

The measurement and payment paragraph in Section 32 15 00 has been revised. See Amendment No. 0001.

Plan Sheet C-506

Plan Sheet C-506 does not show enough detail for the lower cribbing and bracing for the Tee Support. Please provide a cross-sectional view with information regarding the timber dimensions.

Detail was revised with a note to construct as per Type "A" Pipe Support but to only construct one side of crib support.

See Amendment No. 0001.

Plan Sheet C-503

Plan Sheet C-503 Detail No.2 does not show a bolt pattern for securing the top cribbing on the upper right side of the detail.

Detail was revised to show bolt pattern at this location. See Amendment No. 0001.

The plan sheet items “Existing Pile of Sand to be graded into existing beach” are heavily vegetated. Are these piles of sand to be screened prior to spreading on the beach?

No. However, Contractor shall be aware and vigilant to remove any large items if encountered and be in contact with the COR.

Please provide a list of locations where “Section -5 Bulkhead” and “Section-3 Bulkhead” will be required. The current drawings and specs to not address the number of locations where bulkhead construction will be needed.

Detail 5 on sheet C--401 was revised to show location of the timber bulkhead. See Amendment No. 0001

Plan Sheet C-502

How is the “bulkhead” installation on sheet C-502 measured for payment. The spec is silent on this issue.

See measurement and payment paragraph 3.13 in Section 01 50 00. Contractor access requirements have been revised in this section. See Amendment No. 0001.

MHW and MLW do not appear to be correctly shown on sheet C-304 through sheet C-311. Please verify that they are correct.

MHW and MLW shown on sheet C-304 through sheet C- 311 are correct.

No equipment access between New Hampshire and Albany Ave. The Outfall at 46+37 is not accessible without access in between the Steel Pier and Central Pier. The Outfalls at 68+72 and 84+80 are not accessible without access between the Central Pier and the Ocean One Mall Pier. Previous access was provided through vehicular crossover at Arkansas Ave. Please verify how access to these outfalls is to be gained.

Revised Sheet C-105 to add Contractor access point. See Amendment No. 0001.

What is the as-built survey requirement for crossovers and fence? The spec is silent on these items.

Specification Section 01 78 39 is clear that "ANY" changes from the contract plans shall be captured in marked-up plans and then placed in the As-Built Drawings.

Plan Sheet C-115

Sheet C-115 Note 10 requires that the contractor remove a section of bulkhead at the “contractor access”. There are two contractor access points on sheet C- 115 and neither indicates that note 10 applies. Please clarify the location of the bulkhead removal.

Revised sheet C-115 to show location of the timber bulkhead removal. See Amendment No. 0001.

Plan Sheet C-403

Note 6 states “If it is determined that the material quality is poor or if the production rate is adversely affected due to material quality, contractor may move” Previous projects that utilized BA B have experienced material not suitable for beachfill. How will it be determined if material is unsuitable? Please confirm that contractors will be compensated for dredge relocations related to unsuitable material classification.

See Specification Section 35 31 00, Paragraph 1.5 for borrow area material requirements. Bid per the requirements of the plans and specs.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION with RESPONSES Solicitation No. W912BU-16-B-0005

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* an existing published wage determination

* a survey underlying a wage determination

* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter

* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.)

and 3.) should be followed.

With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:

Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.

3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:

Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.

END OF GENERAL DECISION

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General Decision Number: NJ160046 09/09/2016 NJ46

Superseded General Decision Number: NJ20150046

State: New Jersey

Construction Type: Heavy

County: Atlantic County in New Jersey.

HEAVY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.15 for calendar year 2016 applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the solicitation was issued on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.15 (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2016. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/08/2016 1 02/19/2016 2 02/26/2016 3 03/18/2016 4 05/06/2016 5 05/13/2016 6 06/03/2016 7 08/05/2016 8 09/09/2016

CARP0006-013 05/01/2016

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CARPENTER (Including Form Work)............................$ 45.94 57%

The first sixty feet at the regular rate, 10% per hour additional for each additional fifty feet thereafter.

CARP0454-009 05/01/2016

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PILEDRIVERMAN....................$ 43.95 31.32

PAID HOLIDAYS:

New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; provided that the worker works any of the three days in the five-day work week preceding the holiday and the first work day after the holiday.

CARP0715-007 05/01/2016

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Millwright.....................$ 46.05 56%

Work of erection and dismantling of elevators and towers, such as concrete conveyors and temporary material elevators, scaffolding or other structures to be used as scaffolding inside or outside of buildings: the first sixty feet at the regular rate, 10% per hour additional for each additional fifty feet thereafter.

ELEC0351-011 09/29/2014

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Electricians:

Cable splicer on lead cable.$ 46.51 72.54% + .65 Electrician and cable splicer.....................$ 44.51 75.35% + .65

ENGI0825-019 01/01/2016

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Power equipment operators:

GROUP 1.....................$ 47.70 29.80

GROUP 2.....................$ 46.05 29.80

GROUP 3.....................$ 43.91 29.80

GROUP 4.....................$ 42.41 29.80

GROUP 5.....................$ 40.69 29.80

Hazardous waste removal work:

Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, where the worker is in direct contact with hazardous material, and when personal protective equipment is required for respiratory, skin and eye protection: 20% per hour additional.

PAID HOLIDAYS:

New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday observed, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; provided

1) that the worker works three of the preceding five work days before the holiday; or, the work day before the holiday and the work day after the holiday; and, 2) that the worker works the work day before and the work day after the holiday.

DEFINITION OF GROUPS:

GROUP 1:

Backhoe, Including Backhoe Track; Boom; Concrete Paving Machine; Crane (all types, including overhead and straddle traveling type); Drill (down-the-hole drill, rotary drill, self-propelled hydraulic drill, self-powered drill);

Elevating Grader; Excavator; Front End Loader (5 cu. yd.

and over); Piledriver (length of boom, including length of leads, shall determine premium rate applicable)

GROUP 2:

Concrete Pumper; Grader/Blade (Finish); Hoist; Hydraulic Crane, 10 Tons and under; Front End Loader (2 cu. yd. but less than 5 cu. yd.); Scraper; Side Boom

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GROUP 3:

Asphalt Spreader; Bulldozer; Compressor(2 or 3) (in Battery) (within 100 ft.); Crusher; Forklift; Front End Loader (1

cu. yd. and over but less than 2 cu. yd.); Lull; Mechanic;

Paver, Asphalt; Roller, Blacktop; Tractor;

GROUP 4:

Broom; Compressor (Single); Farm Tractor; Front End Loader (under 1 cu. yd.); Roller, Grade; Pump

GROUP 5:

Oiler

IRON0350-006 07/01/2015

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Ironworkers:

Reinforcing.................$ 45.77 28.75 Structural and Ornamental...$ 46.77 28.75

LABO0172-007 09/01/2012

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Laborers:

Landsacpe Laborer, Power Tool Operator...............$ 33.20 22.40 Pipelayer...................$ 33.90 22.40

Hazardous waste removal work:

Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, where the worker is required to wear Level A, B or C personal protection: $3.00 per hour additional.

Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, where the worker is not required to wear Level A, B, or C personal protection: $1.00 per hour additional.

PAID HOLIDAYS:

New Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; provided that the worker works three days for the same employer within a period of ten working days consisting of five working days before and five working days after the day upon which the holiday falls or is observed.

LABO0222-013 07/01/2012

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LABORER

MASON TENDER:

Cement/Concrete.............$ 29.35 23.07

* PAIN0711-023 05/01/2016

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Painters:

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Work on bridges (Major Bridges Designed for Commercial Navigation)......$ 52.38 26.05

* PAIN0711-024 05/01/2016

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Painters:

New Construction Brush and roller...........$ 38.42 22.09 Repaint work, on projects on which no major alterations occur.

Brush and roller...........$ 28.74 18.47

PLAS0592-036 05/01/2016

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CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 40.02 31.77

PLUM0322-010 05/01/2016

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PIPEFITTER.......................$ 44.42 36.34

TEAM0331-003 05/01/2015

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Truck drivers:

Dump Truck, Pickup Truck....$ 33.41 18.555 Off the Road Truck, Flatbed Truck...............$ 33.76 18.555

Hazardous waste removal work:

Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site, where the worker is in direct contact with hazardous material, and when personal protective equipment is required for respiratory, skin and eye protection: $3.00 per hour additional.

Work on a state or federally designated hazardous waste site where the worker is not working in a zone requiring Level A, B or C personal protection: $1.00 per hour additional.

PAID HOLIDAYS:

New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Presidential Election Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE:

Any worker having a death in his or her immediate family (parent, spouse, child, brother or sister, mother-in-law or father-in-law) shall be given three days time off with pay at the time of death upon furnishing proof of said death.

This provision shall also apply to grandparents, when living with the worker.

SUNJ2004-022 01/02/2009

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LABORER: Common or General......$ 25.30 11.92

OPERATOR: Backhoe Loader Combo............................$ 31.28 20.79

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of "identifiers" that indicate whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local), a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate (weighted union average rate).

Union Rate Identifiers

A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with characters other than "SU" or "UAVG" denotes that the union classification and rate were prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier of the union which prevailed in the survey for this classification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198 indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. 07/01/2014 is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate, which in this example is July 1, 2014.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all rate changes in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing this classification and rate.

Survey Rate Identifiers

Classifications listed under the "SU" identifier indicate that no one rate prevailed for this classification in the survey and the published rate is derived by computing a weighted average rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As this weighted average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and non-union rates. Example: SULA2012-007 5/13/2014. SU indicates the rates are survey rates based on a weighted average calculation of rates and are not majority rates. LA indicates the State of Louisiana. 2012 is the year of survey on which

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Survey wage rates are not updated and remain in effect until a new survey is conducted.

Union Average Rate Identifiers

Classification(s) listed under the UAVG identifier indicate that no single majority rate prevailed for those classifications; however, 100% of the data reported for the classifications was union data. EXAMPLE: UAVG-OH-0010 08/29/2014. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union average rate. OH indicates the state. The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 08/29/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January of each year, to reflect a weighted average of the current negotiated/CBA rate of the union locals from which the rate is based.

WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be:

* an existing published wage determination

* a survey underlying a wage determination

* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter

* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.)

and 3.) should be followed.

With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:

Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor

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200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.

3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:

Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.

END OF GENERAL DECISION

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SECTION 01 50 00

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

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 within the text by the basic designation only.

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 241 (2013; Errata 2015) Standard for Safeguarding Construction,Alteration, and Demolition Operations

NFPA 70 (2014; AMD 1 2013; Errata 1 2013; AMD 2 2013; Errata 2 2013; AMD 3 2014; Errata 3-4 2014; AMD 4-6 2014) National Electrical Code

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NJDOT)

NJDOT Specifications (2007) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EP 310-1-6a (2006) Sign Standards Manual, VOL 1

EP 310-1-6b (2006) Sign Standards Manual, VOL 2, Appendices

U.S. FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA)

MUTCD (2009) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

1.2 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. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Construction Site Plan; G, DO Traffic Control Plan; G, DO

1.3 CONSTRUCTION SITE PLAN

Prior to the start of work, submit a site plan showing the locations and

Section 01 50 00 Page 1 dimensions of temporary facilities (including layouts and details, equipment and material storage area (onsite and offsite), and access and haul routes, avenues of ingress/egress to the fenced area and details of the fence installation. Identify any areas which may have to be graveled to prevent the tracking of mud. Indicate if the use of a supplemental or other staging area is desired. Show locations of safety and construction fences, site trailers, construction entrances, trash dumpsters, temporary sanitary facilities, and worker parking areas.

1.4 CONTRACTOR ACCESS

Access to the work areas is only permitted at the locations shown.

Materials required to establish or stabilize access points for vehicle use shall be provided and removed by the Contractor. A portion of the existing timber bulkhead may be removed for Contractor access at the location indicated and subsequently repaired after completion of crossover construction. Protect all existing structures from damage throughout the entire contract, and maintain all access points in accordance with Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS. Any additional parking that the Contractor requires, outside the work limits, shall be coordinated directly with the appropriate local officials.

1.5 ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

Utilities and structures exist on the landward side of existing dunes throughout the project. The Contractor is prohibited from operating in these areas except where absolutely necessary to complete the contract work, e.g. for construction of crossovers. This access is subject to the approval of the COR. The COR may disapprove this access if deemed unnecessary to complete the contract work.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GOVERNMENT FIELD OFFICE

Furnish a Government project office for the length of the contract. The office shall be a rented office, storefront or residence space with a minimum floor area of 550 square feet, with two separate offices, a conference room, and partitioned restroom facilities with flushing toilets and running water with prior approval by the Contracting Officer. The office 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, office equipment, and other accessories. Provide either a heater and air conditioner or a heat pump sufficient to maintain comfortable conditions.

Provide a door with a cylinder lock and windows with locking hardware. The exterior of the office shall be equipped with flood lights to provide adequate security lighting during hours of darkness. Weekly janitorial services shall be supplied during normal working hours. The Contractor shall provide potable water (hot and cold), provide for treatment of sewage, and provide permanent electric service, all in accordance with applicable local municipal, county and State codes.

2.1.1 Trailer-Type Mobile Office

The Contractor may, at its option, furnish and maintain a trailer-type mobile office acceptable to the Contracting Officer and provide a minimum 10 foot wide by 60 foot long trailer, with the facilities specified above.

If a trailer is provided, it shall be new or recently renovated to a like-new condition subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

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3.1.3.2 Restoration of Landscape Damage

Any dune grassed areas or other landscape feature scarred or damaged by the Contractor's equipment or operations shall be restored to a condition that appears natural, that will not detract from the appearance of the area, and that is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Any disturbed dune grassed areas shall be replanted as directed by the Contracting Officer.

The area shall be restored to near natural conditions which will permit the growth of vegetation thereon.

3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS AND COMMITMENTS

Obtaining and complying with all environmental permits and commitments required by Federal, State, Regional, and local environmental laws and regulations is the Contractor's responsibility.

3.3 PROTECTION OF CULTURAL RESOURCES

3.3.1 Archaeological Resources

Existing archaeological resources within the work area are shown on the drawings. The Contractor must protect these resources and be responsible for avoiding impacts within these areas to ensure their protection throughout the life of the Contract. Resources covered by this paragraph include, but are not limited to: submerged or buried maritime vessels;

submerged or buried aircraft; any human skeletal remains or burials;

artifacts; shell, midden, bone, charcoal, lithic debitage or other deposits; rock or coral alignments; submerged or buried structures such as foundations, paving, walls or other constructed features; and any indication of agricultural or other human activities. Upon such discovery or find, immediately notify the Contracting Officer so that the appropriate authorities may be notified and a determination made as to their significance and what, if any, special disposition of the finds should be made. Cease all activities that may result in impact to or the destruction of these resources. Secure the area and prevent employees or other persons from trespassing on, removing, or otherwise disturbing such resources. The Government retains ownership and control over archaeological resources.

3.3.2 General

Both the Corps and the Contractor's quality control personnel shall regularly examine newly deposited sand for items of potential historical or archaeological interest. Upon discovering any item of interest, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR. Upon discovering an item of interest, or upon receiving notification from the Contractor that an item of interest has been discovered, the COR shall immediately notify Nikki Minnichbach of the Philadelphia District Environmental Resources Branch at

(215) 656-6556 or cell (215) 834-1065. If possible, digital images of the discovered items shall be taken and forwarded to the Environmental Resources Branch to expedite their archaeological evaluation.

3.3.3 Recording and Preserving Historical and Archaeological Finds

If, during dredging or beachfill activities, any previously unidentified or unanticipated historical, archaeological or cultural resources are discovered or found, all activities that might damage or alter such resources shall be temporarily suspended. The area where the find was discovered shall be cordoned off by the Contractor to preserve the find;

the Contractor will be directed to immediately move within the borrow area

Section 01 57 19 Page 11 to avoid any further disturbance of the source of the find. If the Contractor cannot move within the designated borrow area, all pumping shall cease until directed otherwise by the Contracting Officer. Any material stockpiled on the dredge, originating from the possible source of the find, shall not be placed on the beach without prior approval by the CO.

3.3.4 Archaeological Monitoring

The Contractor's CQC System Manager and any approved alternate CQC System Managers shall be required to attend a Corp of Engineers facilitated 1 day training class, or to view the training course (on 3 DVDs) on archaeological monitoring. A person trained in archaeological monitoring shall be on the site at all times during construction and shall be employed by the prime contractor. Certificates valid for two years will be issued to those completing the archaeological monitoring class. If viewing the 3 DVD training course on archaeological monitoring, please email Nikki Minnichbach (nicole.c.minnichbach@usace.army.mil) upon completion of the course. Ms. Minnichbach will keep this information on file for two years.

3.3.5 Historical Resources

Existing historical resources within the work area are shown on the drawings. Protect these resources and be responsible for their preservation during the life of the Contract.

3.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES

At all times, perform all work and take such steps as required to minimize interference with, disturbance to, and damage to fish, wildlife, and plants including their habitat. The Contractor will not be permitted to alter water flows or otherwise disturb native habitat adjacent to any disposal area which, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, are critical to fish and wildlife. The protection of threatened and endangered animal and plant species, including their habitat, is the Contractor's responsibility in accordance with Federal, State, Regional, and local laws and regulations.

3.4.1 Seabeach Amaranth

Take all necessary actions to ensure protection of the seabeach amaranth plant, which is a Federally threatened species. The seabeach amaranth growing season runs from May through November. Ensure that all employees are aware of the potential presence of a threatened species and provide sufficient information describing the seabeach amaranth. Immediately notify the COR if any seabeach amaranth plants are located within the project area. State/Federal personnel will conduct amaranth surveys and delineate any plant locations within the project area prior to construction activities. If any plants are found, the Contractor shall establish a minimum 3 meter buffer zone around each plant. Construction activities shall avoid any delineated locations of seabeach amaranth until the plant dies back or can be relocated by the appropriate agency. Construction activities are defined as, but not limited to; surveys; the movement of equipment and vehicles; and the placement/storage of materials. No stockpiling or staging will be allowed in this area. Take additional action, as directed by the Contracting Officer, to ensure adequate protection of the seabeach amaranth. A picture of seabeach amaranth has been attached at the end of this section for detail.

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3.4.2 Piping Plover Protection

Take all necessary actions to ensure protection of the piping plover bird, which is a Federally threatened species, and beach nesting birds consisting of one or more of the following state rare species: least tern, American oystercatcher, common tern, royal tern, and black skimmer. The nesting season begins approximately on 15 March and ends approximately on 15 August. Ensure that all employees are aware of the potential presence of these species, and provide sufficient information describing them.

Immediately notify the COR if any piping plovers and/or beach nesting birds are sighted in the vicinity of the project area. If construction activities occur during the nesting season, the Contractor is responsible for ensuring that a piping plover monitor is on site to monitor construction activities. During the nesting season, the Contractor shall also be responsible for establishing a buffer zone of up to 1,000 meters between all construction activities and piping plover nests. If necessary, the buffer zone may be expanded if the 1,000-meter buffer zone is found to be inadequate. For species other than piping plovers (i.e. least terns, American oystercatcher, black skimmer, etc.), the Contractor shall be responsible for establishing, at a minimum, a 100 meter buffer zone during the nesting season. This buffer area may increase once chicks have hatched and become mobile. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife, Endangered and Nongame Species Program (ENSP) and the plover monitor will evaluate nesting situations to determine if the 100 meter buffer is sufficient or needs to be increased.

Construction activities are defined as, but not limited to, the movement of equipment and vehicles, dredging operations, surveys, and the placement/storage of materials. The Contractor shall delineate the buffer zones by erecting orange plastic fencing. All Contractor personnel, vehicles and equipment shall remain outside the buffer zones. Absolutely no access is permitted within these zones. The Contractor shall be responsible for taking any additional action, as directed by the COR, to ensure adequate protection of the nests and chicks. Piping plovers and other beach nesting birds have the potential to nest anywhere within the contract limits. The Contractor shall be prepared to take all necessary action to ensure protection of these species, regardless of the nesting location within the contract limits or overlapping buffer zone if outside of contract limits, in accordance with the specifications herein. While there are currently no active nesting areas within the project area, highly suitable potential nesting habitat does exist that could be utilized by plovers during the 2017 and 2018 nesting seasons. Prior to the nesting season(s), ENSP will delineate the portions of the project area that contain highly suitable nesting habitat. These are the areas that require monitoring during the nesting season. Monitoring of these areas shall begin a minimum of 2 weeks prior to construction activities within the suitable nesting habitat.

3.4.2.1 Monitoring Requirements

The primary role of the piping plover monitor shall be to ensure that no previously undetected piping plover nest or broods are located within the construction area and to monitor movements of unfledged chicks from adjacent known nesting areas that may disperse into the construction area.

The plover monitor shall also detect any territorial or breeding behavior exhibited by any plovers discovered outside of historic nesting areas. A secondary role of the piping plover monitor shall be to ensure that appropriate protective buffer areas are established and maintained

Section 01 57 19 Page 13 surrounding historical nesting (which includes courting and territorial) and chick foraging areas. The plover monitor shall coordinate with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish and Wildlife, Endangered and Nongame Species Program (ENSP) to become familiar with the locations of highly suitable nesting habitat, known or suspected territorial pairs, nest sites, and chick foraging areas. The plover monitor shall notify the ENSP immediately if any territorial or breeding activity is observed or any new nests found and the ENSP shall assist in fencing off nesting or foraging areas and erecting predator exclosures.

There shall be no entrance of these fenced areas by the piping plover monitor or any other contractor personnel unless authorized by the ENSP or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Piping Plover monitoring shall begin on 15 March and continue until all chicks from adjacent nesting sites have fledged or construction related activities have terminated. With written concurrence from USFWS and the ENSP, work greater than 1,000 meters from a known nesting area may proceed in non-nesting portions of the project area after 1 July, provided no piping plover activity has been observed within the remaining construction area after 8 alternate days of monitoring over the previous 2-week period. If these conditions are met, no further monitoring will be required.

3.4.2.2 Qualifications

Provide qualified piping plover monitors and support staff that have been approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for construction monitoring. All monitors used shall be biologists with a minimum of 2 years experience in the type of work being performed on this project or person(s) with a minimum of 5 years related experience that have the necessary education and/or experience in accordance with the requirements listed herein.

3.4.2.3 Monitoring Schedule

The monitor shall be present on the beach, in the area of active construction, a minimum of every other day, to include weekends, weather permitting, for a minimum of 2 hours per day in order to determine the arrival and use of the area by piping plovers. Monitoring times shall vary in order to cover the full tidal cycle. If plovers are (or become) present in the area, behavioral observations with regard to establishing territories and initiating nesting shall be observed and documented. In the event that plovers establish active nests in the construction areas, further coordination between the Corps, USFWS, and ENSP shall be required to document nests and establish buffer areas. Monitoring frequency shall be increased from every other day initially to several times daily in the event that breeding and/or nesting activity is observed within the monitored activity area in order to determine if impacts from construction activities are occurring.

Monitoring activities shall take place in and around the immediate construction disturbance area (vehicle staging, sand placement, sand stockpiling, grading, nearshore dredging operations, etc.), the area to where the construction will be progressing, and the buffer areas around the historical nesting area.

3.4.2.4 Establishing Buffer Areas

If a piping plover is observed during the nesting season, in a previously unoccupied area within the contract limits, the plover monitor shall immediately notify the project biologist, ENSP and USFWS, through the COR, Section 01 57 19 Page 14 to determine necessary protective actions, and a temporary buffer shall be established. These contact numbers will be provided after contract award.

Prior to 15 May, a temporary buffer of 300 meters shall be established around areas newly occupied by foraging adult plovers and plovers displaying territorial behavior. From 15 May to 15 August, the temporary buffer shall be 1,000 meters. If nesting behavior (i.e. active scrapes, courtship or copulation) is confirmed, or if nests or chicks are found, a buffer sufficient in size to prevent disturbance to nesting birds and/or to protect unfledged broods shall be established based on site-specific conditions and shall remain in effect until the conclusion of breeding activity. If birds are not displaying any signs of nesting behavior (i.e., are likely to be non-nesting birds or spring migrants) or are no longer sighted after observations are conducted over one week, the temporary buffers shall be removed. Once piping plover nests have hatched and chicks are mobile (possibly as early as approximately 15 May), no construction shall take place within 1,000 meters of chick foraging areas until after the chicks have fledged. The same procedures shall be used to establish the 100 meter buffer area required for other beach nesting birds (least tern, black skimmer, American oystercatcher, common terns and royal terns). All construction related activities (e.g., vehicle use, surveying, framing, equipment set-up, etc.) shall adhere to the appropriate buffer area restrictions. Buffer areas shall extend from the water's edge landward to the furthest seaward extent of the natural or man made feature which would prohibit piping plover chicks from traversing the area (e.g., dunes, boardwalk or bulkhead).

3.4.2.5 Surveying Operations

When conducting beach profile surveys, the Contractor shall be cognizant of nesting areas, and shall not enter any fenced-off areas for any reason unless authorized by the ENSP or the USFWS. If a sled is being used during the survey efforts, it shall remain below the water line at all times.

Notify the Contracting Officer if a sled will be used during the surveying operations, prior to the start of survey operations.

3.4.2.6 Reports

Provide daily field reports, with detailed observations of breeding behavior, nesting piping plovers and other beach nesting birds previously discussed, survey results, weather and other environmental conditions, any disturbances of nesting birds, and construction activities.

3.4.2.7 Records

The plover monitor shall maintain complete contemporaneous field notes and complete daily field reports with detailed observations of nesting piping plovers and other beach nesting birds, survey results, weather and other environmental conditions, any disturbances of any birds exhibiting breeding or nesting behavior, and construction activities. The monitor shall provide these notes to USFWS and the ENSP through the COR upon request.

The monitor shall provide a weekly summary updates of construction activity and nesting in a timely manner by e-mail to the COR, USFWS, ENSP and appropriate municipal officials as directed by the Contracting Officer. If breeding and/or nesting behavior is observed, daily reports must be provided to the COR, the USACE project biologist, USFWS and ENSP within 24 hours of the observed behavior. Daily reporting shall continue until the nest and buffer areas have been established or the breeding behavior has been discontinued and verified by ENSP. At the completion of the nesting season and/or construction activities, a complete copy of all field notes

Section 01 57 19 Page 15 shall be provided to the Corps, USFWS and ENSP.

3.4.3 Whale Monitoring

3.4.3.1 Avoidance

Dredges and vessels shall not intentionally approach whales closer than 100 feet when in transit. If listed species are present within a distance equal to 500 yards, then speed shall be reduced to 5 knots or less unless precluded by safety considerations. Unless positively identified as another whale species, any large whale shall be considered a suspected right whale, especially if one has been recently sighted by the vessel, or if the vessel is in an area where right whales could be present. The advice of the onboard National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)-approved observer, if present, shall be followed at all times when operating around listed species. If no NMFS observer is on board, the COR shall be notified of any whale activity.

3.4.3.2 Monitoring

Monitor for the presence of whales during all dredging activities in this contract. The presence of any whales shall be recorded on the Daily Report of Operations form. Immediately notify the Contracting Officer following the sighting of a whale.

3.4.4 Sea Turtle and Atlantic Sturgeon Requirements

3.4.4.1 Protection and Inspection

a. Take all necessary actions to ensure protection of sea turtles and Atlantic sturgeon. Ensure that all employees are aware of the potential presence of protected species. The Government will provide the Contractor with pamphlets and ID cards to aid in the identification of sea turtles or Atlantic sturgeon that may be encountered during contract activities.

b. Dredges and vessels should not intentionally approach sea turtles closer than 100 yards when in transit. If listed species are present within a distance equal to 500 yards, then speed should be reduced to 4 knots or less unless precluded by safety considerations. Dragarms of hopper dredges shall not be operated while in the water column, to minimize potential impacts to sea turtles and Atlantic sturgeon. Operation should begin when the dragarm reaches the sediment and end before the dragarm is removed from the sediment. Inspect the dragarm for impinged sea turtles or Atlantic sturgeons by someone familiar with identifying these species each time the dragarm is brought to the surface.