W912BU-16-B-0014-Amend0003-Specs.pdf

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)

30-105-04 EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

THIS AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE BID OPENING DATE TO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2016 AT 11:00 A.M., LOCAL TIME

The period for submitting RFI's is closed.

Continued on next page

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15C. DATE SIGNED 15B. 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-16-B-0014

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

26-Sep-2016

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 X is extended, 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 0 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) BEACHFILL, INITIAL CONSTRUCTION, MANASQUAN INLET TO BARNEGAT INLET, OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

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-Nov-2016

CODE

CONTR DIV-CONTRACTS BR

USACE, PHILA DISTRICT

WANAMAKER BUILDING

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODE CODE

EMAIL: TEL:

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Amendment No. 0003

IFB W912BU-16-B-0014

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT (continued)

a. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI) WITH RESPONSES: RFI’s with responses, annotated Amendment No. 0003, are attached to this amendment.

b. BIDDING SCHEDULE: Please delete the Bidding Schedule in its entirety, and substitute the revised Bidding Schedule, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

c. PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS: Please delete the Project Table of Contents in its entirety, and substitute the revised Project Table of Contents, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

d. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

(1) Section 01 11 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK: Please delete page 01 11 00-2 in its entirety, and substitute the revised page 01 11 00-2, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

(2) Section 01 32 33 – CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY: Please delete page 01 32 33-3 in its entirety, and substitute the revised page 01 32 33-3, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

(3) Section 01 33 00 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES: Please add new page 01 33 00-25 to the Submittal Register, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

(4) Section 01 57 20 – ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Please delete pages 01 57 20-11 and 13, in their entirety, and substitute revised pages 01 57 20-11 and 13, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

(5) Section 32 31 00 – ORNAMENTAL ALUMINUM FENCE: Please add the following new section, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

(6) Section 35 31 00 – BEACHFILL: Please delete pages 35 31 00-5 through 11, in their entirety, and substitute revised pages 35 31 00-5 through 11, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

e. CONTRACT DRAWINGS: Please delete the following drawing in its entirety and substitute the revised drawing of the same number, with the latest revision date of 7 November 2016, attached hereto:

CSH-100 CSH-101 C-410

f. Please indicate receipt of this amendment on Standard Form 1442 (SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD) as Amendment No. 0003. Failure to acknowledge all amendments may be cause for rejection of the bid.

RFI#

Dwg Sheet/ Spec Section Request for Information Response

Please provide a detail for the aluminum terminal post installation in Seaside Heights. See Amendment No. 0003.

What pay item should the terminal post installation be included in?

Bidding Schedule has been revised. See Amendment No.

0003.

It is only stated that beachfill operations shall begin in the Borough of Mantoloking and the provision of not constructing two adjacent beachfill areas concurrently. Are there any other restrictions regarding beachfill sequencing? What are the restrictions/requirements if two or more dredges are utilized on the project? See Amendment No. 0003.

Will the Govt. consider removing the provision requiring that the Dune Crossover must be completed prior to progress payments? No. Please Bid as specified.

Please confirm that the requirement for the completion of the Dune Crossover prior to progress payment is only applicable to the actual progress payment and not to the acceptance of beachfill at the time of surveying?

Yes, applies to the progress payment, not acceptance of beachfill placement. The KTR can complete beachfill stations and continue to move down beach regardless of how crossover work is progressing, but payment for those completed stations will be affected by timeliness of crossover work to provide a useable and accessible beach area.

Can the Govt. clarify the surveying requirements? It is noted that there are 10 Survey Areas for the base bid and 6 Survey Areas for the Options. a. Is there a specific linear footage per survey area (500’ or 1,000’) that will be considered an acceptance section or is it on a station by station basis? b.

With regards to the 24-hour minimum waiting period for after-beachfill survey, if the survey for a particular station is accepted, is that final and complete? c. Or please clarify the before beachfill surveys, daily progress surveys and afterbeachfill surveys and how they relate to payment and acceptance?

a. See section 01 71 23 3.6.1 each town is listed with its stationing. b. The 24 hour minimum waiting period is need prior to the AD survey and is not related to accepted per section 01 71 23 3.7.1. c. The pre placement surveys are to verify site conditions that may differ greatly from design surveys. BD/AD are for payment per section 3.2. The postplacement survey is for tracking and future use. Please Bid as shown and specified.

The days to exercise the options limit the contractor’s ability to properly estimate and manage the borrow areas. Will the Govt. consider reducing the instances of 300 days, 180 days and 90 days, to something more manageable?

The Government will not reduce the number of days within which it can exercise any of the options included in the IFB.

The amount of time associated with the exercise of each option is necessary to either acquire and certify the real estate needed to construct that portion of the Project, review and approve the pre-condition survey information for a portion of the project, or receive Non-federal funding associated with particular options.

Section 32 92 00

Specs Section 32 92 00 Sand Fence and Dune Grass: Part

3.3.1 states that all dunes shall be fertilized and planted after finish grading of all dune crossovers and sand fence, and part

3.3.3.1 and 3.3.3.2 restricts the time dune grass can be planted. Can the Govt clarify the required sequencing?

That is the correct sequencing. Please Bid as shown and specified.

On the Bidding Schedule, Line Item #138 is omitted. Please confirm there is no line item #138.

Bidding Schedule has been revised. See Amendment No.

0002.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION with RESPONSES Solicitation No. W912BU-16-B-0014

Request For Information Page 1

RFI#

Dwg Sheet/ Spec Section Request for Information Response

9) The specifications indicate that the Contractor should monitor for beach nesting birds (in addition to piping plover), including least tern, American oystercatcher, black skimmer, common tern, and royal tern. Royal tern is not listed as rare (State Special Concern), or federally or State endangered or threatened. In the past, we have been required to monitor for roseate tern (Sterna dougallii, Federal and State Endangered). Are the specifications intended to read “roseate tern” in lieu of “royal tern”? Section 01 57 20 revised. See Amendment No. 0003

Section 01 32 33 Construction Photography, Part 3 Execution, subpart d. “Submit a reference plan sheet or map with the weekly construction photos, showing locations of the photographs.” Are the progress photographs to be conducted monthly or weekly? Or, does the weekly requirement refer to the survey photographs only? This has been clarified. See Amendment No. 0003.

Section 01 32 33 Construction Photography, 1.5.1 Prints. Are 2 copies of 8”x10” prints required for all pictures taken, or just the aerial photographs? Provide 2 sets of prints of all approved pictures taken.

Please provide the sieve curves associated with vibracores NJV-342, NJV-316 and NJV-315 that were omitted from the original specification. See Amendment No. 0002.

I see there are specific Female and Minority “Participation Goals” under section (b) 52.222-23 but are there ACTUAL requirements to use small businesses such as certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) somewhere in this massive contract?

See Section 00 45 05, Small Business Subcontracting Plan for the small business goals. The plan must be submitted with the bid.

If there are no specific “requirements” per say can you explain how Prime Contractors can included in their proposal their subcontracting intentions and how stating their intentions with actual certified company names will provide them a more positive rating or stronger bid package. In other words what benefit does a Prime contractor receive by utilizing minority and female if it is just suggested not required.

The Small Business Subcontracting Plan states the percentage goals for each SB category. The plan is monitored throughout the life of the contract between the prime contractor, Contracting Officer and the Small Business Specialist. The prime contractor's final evaluation includes a rating on how well they managed their Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

Section 35 31 00 Beachfill, 3.5.2.1 Progress Payments states, “For the purposes of payment for beachfill, the Government will not consider the progress of beachfill satisfactory until the satisfactory completion of the work specified in Section 32 15 00 DUNE CROSSOVERS in areas of beachfill for which progress payment are to be made.” Will the USACE withhold progress payments for completed Beachfill due to incomplete dune crossovers? If so could the USACE remove this restriction on progress payments as the cost for Beachfill is substantially more than that of the crossover installation and is also a separate scope of work. Please see RFI# 4 and RFI# 5 above.

Request For Information Page 2

RFI#

Dwg Sheet/ Spec Section Request for Information Response

Has the Govt. received the Real Estate Interest necessary to perform the work? If not, what is the expected timeframe the Govt. expects to resolve the outstanding issues? If the issues are not resolved prior to the bid date, will the Govt. consider extending the bid date until the issues are resolved and bid submission results in an awardable contract?

The scheduled bid opening date is based on the current real estate certification timeline. At this time, the anticipated certification is progressing as anticipated.

If issues arise prior to final real estate certification, notification will be made. Bids will not be opened without obtaining final certified real estate interests to allow contract award at that time.

Will the Govt. consider adding the following language into the Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work section of the contract noting that time extensions may be granted for severe weather, equipment breakdowns, or repair periods with proper justification?

“The contractor shall prosecute the work diligently, using one or more dredges and appurtenant equipment of which one dredge will be dedicated to work on this contract until completion (with the exception for weather delays or equipment breakdown). The time stated for completion shall include the final cleanup of the premises.” No. Please bid per the plans and specifications.

Is there a survey in xyz format available for the project (beachfill and borrow sites) or a link where it could be found on the website? No. Please bid per the plans and specifications.

Will the existing force main that is to be extended if option 5 is awarded be turned off while work is progressing or should the contractor expect to be working next to the force main while it is discharging.

See Section 33 41 13, paragraph 1.1, " Contractor to note that the pump station discharges intermittently each day." The contractor will have to ensure positive drainage during the course of construction. Please bid per the plans and specifications.

Request For Information Page 3

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BIDDING SCHEDULE

(To be attached to SF 1442)

Item Estimated Unit Estimated No. Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

BASE BID:

1. Mobilization and Demobilization 1 JOB LS $____________

BOROUGH OF MANTOLOKING - FROM STATION 207+68 TO STATION 277+58:

2. Demolition 1 JOB LS $____________

3. Structures Monitoring 1 JOB LS $____________

4. Beachfill 1,607,000 CY $______ $____________

5. Pedestrian Crossover 7,496 SF $______ $____________

6. ADA Accessible Crossover 5,257 SF $______ $____________

7. Vehicle Crossover 4,144 SF $______ $____________

8. Sand Fence 14,384 LF $______ $____________

9. Split Rail Fence 1,943 LF $______ $____________

10. Post and Rail Fence 1,052 LF $______ $____________

11. Berm Stabilization Mat 450 SF $______ $____________

12. Dune Grass Planting - 18” O.C. 62,293 SY $______ $____________

13. Dune Grass Planting - 24” O.C. 29,137 SY $______ $____________

14. Name the State of New Jersey and the Borough of Mantoloking as “Additional Insured” under General Liability Insurance 1 JOB LS $____________

BRICK TOWNSHIP – FROM STATION 277+58 TO STATION 371+64:

15. Demolition 1 JOB LS $____________

16. Structures Monitoring 1 JOB LS $____________

17. Beachfill 1,573,000 CY $______ $____________

18. Pedestrian Crossover 11,186 SF $______ $____________

19. ADA Accessible Crossover 11,242 SF $______ $____________

20. Vehicle Crossover 9,770 SF $______ $____________

21. Sand Fence 18,730 LF $______ $____________

22. Split Rail Fence 3,514 LF $______ $____________

23. Post and Rail Fence 2,128 LF $______ $____________

24. Berm Stabilization Mat 1,800 SF $______ $____________

25. Dune Grass Planting - 18” O.C. 82,834 SY $______ $____________

26. Dune Grass Planting - 24” O.C. 33,138 SY $______ $____________

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27. Name the State of New Jersey and Brick Township as “Additional Insured” under General Liability Insurance 1 JOB LS $____________

TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP (NORTH) - FROM STATION 371+64 TO STATION 449+81:

28. Demolition 1 JOB LS $____________

29. Structures Monitoring 1 JOB LS $____________

30. Beachfill 1,139,000 CY $______ $____________

31. Graded Sand Crossover with Stabilization Mats 33,178 SF $______ $____________

32. ADA Accessible Crossover 3,314 SF $______ $____________

33. Vehicle Crossover 4,035 SF $______ $____________

34. Sand Fence 15,518 LF $______ $____________

35. Split Rail Fence 7,150 LF $______ $____________

36. Post and Rail Fence 663 LF $______ $____________

37. Berm Stabilization Mat 600 SF $______ $____________

38. Dune Grass Planting - 18” O.C. 65,568 SY $______ $____________

39. Dune Grass Planting - 24” O.C. 39,624 SY $______ $____________

40. Name the State of New Jersey and Toms River Township as “Additional Insured” under General Liability Insurance 1 JOB LS $____________

BOROUGH OF LAVALLETTE - FROM STATION 449+81 TO STATION 526+37:

41. Demolition 1 JOB LS $____________

42. Structures Monitoring 1 JOB LS $____________

43. Beachfill 1,410,000 CY $______ $____________

44. Pedestrian Crossover 47,674 SF $______ $____________

45. ADA Accessible Crossover 11,796 SF $______ $____________

46. Vehicle Crossover 8,031 SF $______ $____________

47. Sand Fence 14,962 LF $______ $____________

48. Split Rail Fence 10,123 LF $______ $____________

49. Post and Rail Fence 2,300 LF $______ $____________

50. Berm Stabilization Mat 1,800 SF $______ $____________

51. Dune Grass Planting - 18” O.C. 65,901 SY $______ $____________

52. Dune Grass Planting - 24” O.C. 34,027 SY $______ $____________

53. Name the State of New Jersey and the Borough of Lavallette as “Additional Insured” under General Liability Insurance 1 JOB LS $____________

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TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP (SOUTH) - FROM STATION 526+37 TO STATION 567+09:

54. Demolition 1 JOB LS $____________

55. Structures Monitoring 1 JOB LS $____________

56. Beachfill 1,236,000 CY $______ $____________

57. Graded Sand Crossover with Stabilization Mats 14,710 SF $______ $____________

58. ADA Accessible Crossover 7,062 SF $______ $____________

59. Vehicle Crossover 8,944 SF $______ $____________

60. Timber Bulkhead 320 LF $______ $____________

61. Sand Fence 8,076 LF $______ $____________

62. Split Rail Fence 4,098 LF $______ $____________

63. Post and Rail Fence 1,412 LF $______ $____________

64. Berm Stabilization Mat 1,200 SF $______ $____________

65. Dune Grass Planting - 18” O.C. 35,125 SY $______ $____________

66. Dune Grass Planting - 24” O.C. 32,795 SY $______ $____________

BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS - FROM STATION 567+09 TO STATION 608+70:

67. Demolition 1 JOB LS $____________

68. Structures Monitoring 1 JOB LS $____________

69. Beachfill 655,049 CY $______ $____________

70. Pedestrian Crossover 2,530 SF $______ $____________

71. ADA Accessible Crossover 20,706 SF $______ $____________

72. Vehicle Crossover 12,667 SF $______ $____________

73. Timber Bulkhead 484 LF $______ $____________

74. Steel Sheetpile Bulkhead 200 LF $______ $____________

75. Sand Fence 5,753 LF $______ $____________

76. Split Rail Fence 1,922 LF $______ $____________

77. Post and Rail Fence 4,133 LF $______ $____________

78. Berm Stabilization Mat 6,600 SF $______ $____________

79. Dune Grass Planting - 18” O.C. 22,713 SY $______ $____________

80. Dune Grass Planting - 24” O.C. 17,696 SY $______ $____________

81. Ornamental Aluminum Fence Modifications 1 JOB LS $____________

82. Name the State of New Jersey and the Borough of Seaside Heights as “Additional Insured” under General Liability Insurance 1 JOB LS $____________

BOROUGH OF SEASIDE PARK - FROM STATION 608+70 TO STATION 698+01:

83. Demolition 1 JOB LS $____________

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84. Structures Monitoring 1 JOB LS $____________

85. Beachfill 931,000 CY $______ $____________

86. Pedestrian Crossover 24,323 SF $______ $____________

87. ADA Accessible Crossover 14,241 SF $______ $____________

88. Vehicle Crossover 3,928 SF $______ $____________

89. Timber Bulkhead 40 LF $______ $____________

90. Sand Fence 16,864 LF $______ $____________

91. Split Rail Fence 5,346 LF $______ $____________

92. Post and Rail Fence 2,832 LF $______ $____________

93. Berm Stabilization Mat 1,800 SF $______ $____________

94. Dune Grass Planting - 18” O.C. 77,396 SY $______ $____________

95. Dune Grass Planting - 24” O.C. 26,571 SY $______ $____________

96. Name the State of New Jersey and the Borough of Seaside Park as Additional Insured” under General Liability Insurance 1 JOB LS $____________

TOTAL ESTIMATED BASE BID AMOUNT $__________________

OPTION WORK

OPTION 1

BOROUGH OF POINT PLEASANT BEACH - FROM STATION 0+00 TO STATION 38+50:

97. Demolition 1 JOB LS $____________

98. Structures Monitoring 1 JOB LS $____________

99. Beachfill 59,000 CY $______ $____________

100. Graded Sand Crossover with Stabilization Mats 6,670 SF $______ $____________

101. ADA Accessible Crossover 2,560 SF $______ $____________

102. Vehicle Crossover 8,529 SF $______ $____________

103. Sand Fence 8,190 LF $______ $____________

104. Split Rail Fence 2,316 LF $______ $____________

105. Post and Rail Fence 512 LF $______ $____________

106. Berm Stabilization Mat 300 SF $______ $____________

107. Dune Grass Planting - 18” O.C. 16,273 SY $______ $____________

108. Dune Grass Planting - 24” O.C. 15,959 SY $______ $____________

109. Name the State of New Jersey and the Borough Of Point Pleasant Beach as “Additional Insured” under General Liability Insurance 1 JOB LS $____________

TOTAL ESTIMATED OPTION 1 TOTAL $_________________

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OPTION 2

BOROUGH OF POINT PLEASANT BEACH - FROM STATION 38+50 TO STATION 94+42:

110. Demolition 1 JOB LS $____________

111. Structures Monitoring 1 JOB LS $____________

112. Beachfill 464,000 CY $______ $____________

113. Graded Sand Crossover with Stabilization Mats 13,596 SF $______ $____________

114. ADA Accessible Crossover 7,013 SF $______ $____________

115. Vehicle Crossover 4,487 SF $______ $____________

116. Timber Bulkhead 40 LF $______ $____________

117. Sand Fence 11,356 LF $______ $____________

118. Split Rail Fence 3,295 LF $______ $____________

119. Post and Rail Fence 1,402 LF $______ $____________

120. Berm Stabilization Mat 900 SF $______ $____________

121. Dune Grass Planting - 18” O.C. 46,558 SY $______ $____________

122. Dune Grass Planting - 24” O.C. 33,067 SY $______ $____________

123. Name the State of New Jersey and the Borough Of Point Pleasant Beach as “Additional Insured” under General Liability Insurance 1 JOB LS $____________

TOTAL ESTIMATED OPTION 2 TOTAL $_________________

BOROUGH OF POINT PLEASANT BEACH - FROM STATION 0+00 TO STATION 94+42:

124. OPTION 3 - Beachfill 59,000 CY $______ $____________

125. OPTION 4 - Beachfill 33,000 CY $______ $____________

126. OPTION 5 - Sea Avenue Pump Station Force Main 1 JOB LS $____________

OPTION 6

BOROUGH OF BAY HEAD - FROM STATION 94+42 TO STATION 162+36:

127. Demolition 1 JOB LS $____________

128. Structures Monitoring 1 JOB LS $____________

129. Beachfill 1,412,000 CY $______ $____________

130. Pedestrian Crossover 16,932 SF $______ $____________

131. ADA Accessible Crossover 4,473 SF $______ $____________

132. Vehicle Crossover 5,409 SF $______ $____________

133. Timber Sheeting 1 JOB LS $____________

134. Sand Fence 13,268 LF $______ $____________

135. Split Rail Fence 4,087 LF $______ $____________

136. Post and Rail Fence 895 LF $______ $____________

137. Berm Stabilization Mat 600 SF $______ $____________

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138. Dune Grass Planting - 18” O.C. 58,372 SY $______ $____________

139. Dune Grass Planting - 24” O.C. 30,940 SY $______ $____________

140. Name the State of New Jersey and the Borough of Bay Head as “Additional Insured” under General Liability Insurance 1 JOB LS $____________

TOTAL ESTIMATED OPTION 6 TOTAL $_________________

BOROUGH OF BAY HEAD - FROM STATION 94+42 TO STATION 162+36:

141. OPTION 7 - Beachfill 159,000 CY $______ $____________

142. OPTION 8 - Beachfill 88,000 CY $______ $____________

OPTION 9

BOROUGH OF MANTOLOKING - FROM STATION 162+36 TO STATION 182+69:

143. Demolition 1 JOB LS $____________

144. Structures Monitoring 1 JOB LS $____________

145. Beachfill 358,000 CY $______ $____________

146. Pedestrian Crossover 6,056 SF $______ $____________

147. Sand Fence 4,096 LF $______ $____________

148. Split Rail Fence 1,212 LF $______ $____________

149. Dune Grass Planting - 18” O.C. 17,528 SY $______ $____________

150. Dune Grass Planting - 24” O.C. 6,294 SY $______ $____________

TOTAL ESTIMATED OPTION 9 TOTAL $_________________

BOROUGH OF MANTOLOKING - FROM STATION 162+36 TO STATION 182+69:

151. OPTION 10 - Beachfill 50,000 CY $______ $____________

OPTION 11

BOROUGH OF MANTOLOKING - FROM STATION 182+69 TO STATION 207+68:

152. Demolition 1 JOB LS $____________

153. Structures Monitoring 1 JOB LS $____________

154. Beachfill 597,000 CY $______ $____________

155. Pedestrian Crossover 2,880 SF $______ $____________

156. Vehicle Crossover 5,507 SF $______ $____________

157. Sand Fence 5,146 LF $______ $____________

158. Split Rail Fence 1,211 LF $______ $____________

159. Dune Grass Planting - 18” O.C. 22,336 SY $______ $____________

160. Dune Grass Planting - 24” O.C. 9,727 SY $______ $____________

TOTAL ESTIMATED OPTION 11 TOTAL $_________________

BOROUGH OF MANTOLOKING - FROM STATION 182+69 TO STATION 207+68:

161. OPTION 12 - Beachfill 72,000 CY $______ $____________

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BOROUGH OF MANTOLOKING - FROM STATION 207+68 TO STATION 277+58

162. OPTION 13 - Beachfill 226,000 CY $______ $____________

163. OPTION 14 - Beachfill 100,000 CY $______ $____________

BRICK TOWNSHIP – FROM STATION 277+58 TO STATION 371+64

164. OPTION 15 - Beachfill 177,000 CY $______ $____________

165. OPTION 16 - Beachfill 98,000 CY $______ $____________

TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP (NORTH) - FROM STATION 371+64 TO STATION 449+81

166. OPTION 17 - Beachfill 128,000 CY $______ $____________

167. OPTION 18 - Beachfill 71,000 CY $______ $____________

168. OPTION 19 – Dune Crossover Stabilization Mat for ADA Crossovers 3,314 SF $______ $____________

OPTION 20

TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP (NORTH) - FROM STATION 371+64 TO STATION 449+81

169. Private Dune Crossover with Stabilization Mats 32,431 SF $______ $____________

170. Split Rail Fence 6,485 LF $______ $____________

TOTAL ESTIMATED OPTION 20 TOTAL $_________________

BOROUGH OF LAVALLETTE - FROM STATION 449+81 TO STATION 526+37

171. OPTION 21 - Beachfill 159,000 CY $______ $____________

172. OPTION 22 - Beachfill 88,000 CY $______ $____________

OPTION 23

BOROUGH OF LAVALLETTE - FROM STATION 449+81 TO STATION 526+37

173. ADA Accessible Crossover 3,914 SF $______ $____________

174. Berm Stabilization Mat 600 SF $______ $____________

175. Post and Rail Fence 763 LF $______ $____________

TOTAL ESTIMATED OPTION 23 TOTAL $_________________

TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP (SOUTH) - FROM STATION 526+37 TO STATION 567+09

176. OPTION 24 - Beachfill 139,000 CY $______ $____________

177. OPTION 25 - Beachfill 77,000 CY $______ $____________

178. OPTION 26 - Dune Crossover Stabilization Mat for ADA Crossovers 7,062 SF $______ $____________

OPTION 27

TOMS RIVER TOWNSHIP (SOUTH) - FROM STATION 526+37 TO STATION 567+09

179. Private Dune Crossover with Stabilization Mats 17,514 SF $______ $____________

180. Split Rail Fence 3,504 LF $______ $____________

TOTAL ESTIMATED OPTION 27 TOTAL $_________________

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BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS - FROM STATION 567+09 TO STATION 608+70

181. OPTION 28 - Beachfill 75,000 CY $______ $____________

182. OPTION 29 - Beachfill 42,000 CY $______ $____________

BOROUGH OF SEASIDE PARK - FROM STATION 608+70 TO STATION 698+01

183. OPTION 30 - Beachfill 105,000 CY $______ $____________

184. OPTION 31 - Beachfill 58,000 CY $______ $____________

OPTION 32

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP - FROM STATION 698+01 TO STATION 735+40

185. Demolition 1 JOB LS $____________

186. Structures Monitoring 1 JOB LS $____________

187. Beachfill 161,000 CY $______ $____________

188. Pedestrian Crossovers 6,754 SF $______ $____________

189. ADA Accessible Crossovers 3,256 SF $______ $____________

190. Vehicle Crossover 8,168 SF $______ $____________

191. Sand Fence 7,454 LF $______ $____________

192. Split Rail Fence 2,552 LF $______ $____________

193. Post and Rail Fence 649 LF $______ $____________

194. Berm Stabilization Mat 300 SF $______ $____________

195. Dune Grass Planting - 18” O.C. 9,379 SY $______ $____________

196. Dune Grass Planting - 24” O.C. 9,831 SY $______ $____________

197. Name the State of New Jersey and Berkeley Township as “Additional Insured” under General Liability Insurance 1 JOB LS $____________

TOTAL ESTIMATED OPTION 32 TOTAL $_________________

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP - FROM STATION 698+01 TO STATION 735+40

198. OPTION 33 - Beachfill 18,000 CY $______ $____________

199. OPTION 34 - Beachfill 10,000 CY $______ $____________

TOTAL ESTIMATED BASE BID AND OPTIONS 1 THROUGH 34 AMOUNT $_________________

NOTES:

1. Bidders must bid on all items.

2. Bidders shall list the cost of additional premium, if any, to name the State of New Jersey and the municipalities of Point Pleasant Beach, Bay Head, Mantoloking, Brick Township, Toms River Township, Lavallette, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, and Berkeley Township as “Additional Insured” under General Liability Insurance as noted in Section 00 73 00, Special Clause entitled “INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS”.

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 32 33 CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 35 30 MUNITIONS AND EXPLOSIVES OF CONCERN (MEC) CONSTRUCTION

SUPPORT

01 35 43 AIR EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

01 35 50 DIVING SERVICES

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 05 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 71 23 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS

01 76 00 STRUCTURES MONITORING

01 78 39 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 53 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 13 34 TIMBER BULKHEAD

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 05 19 GEOTEXTILE

31 41 16 STEEL SHEET PILING

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 15 00 DUNE CROSSOVERS

32 31 00 ORNAMENTAL ALUMINUM FENCE

32 92 00 SAND FENCE AND DUNE GRASS

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 41 13 REPLACEMENT OF SEA AVENUE PUMP STATION FORCE MAIN

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 20 23 NATIONAL DQM PROGRAM - HOPPER DREDGE

35 31 00 BEACHFILL

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SECTION 01 11 00

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 on the New Jersey coast, between Manasquan Inlet and Barnegat Inlet, located in Ocean County, New Jersey.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.2.1 General

The contract work consists of a Base Bid to place approximately 1,607,000 cubic yards of beachfill material in the Borough of Mantoloking from Station 207+68 to Station 277+58; to place approximately 1,573,000 cubic yards of beachfill material in Brick Township from Station 277+58 to Station 371+64; to place approximately 1,139,000 cubic yards of beachfill material in Toms River Township (North) from Station 371+64 to Station 449+81; to place approximately 1,410,000 cubic yards of beachfill material in the Borough of Lavellette from Station 449+81 to Station 526+37; to place approximately 1,236,000 cubic yards of beachfill material in Toms River Township (South) from Station 526+37 to Station 567+09; to place approximately 660,000 cubic yards of beachfill material in the Borough of Seaside Heights from Station 567+09 to Station 608+70; to place approximately 931,000 cubic yards of beachfill material in the Borough of Seaside Park from Station 608+70 to Station 698+01, all as specified and as shown in the attached plans and specifications. The Base Bid work includes, but is not limited to the following, in addition to beachfill:

demolition of existing fence and other existing structures; construction of pedestrian, vehicular, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible dune crossovers; berm stabilization walkway mats; construction of a timber bulkhead and steel sheet pile bulkhead; structures monitoring; providing sand fence, split rail fence, and post and rail fence; and planting of dune grass.

The contract work includes Option work, if awarded, to place approximately 59,000 cubic yards of beachfill material in the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach from Station 0+00 To Station 38+50; to place approximately 464,000 cubic yards of beachfill material in the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach from Station 38+50 To Station 94+42; to place approximately 1,412,000 cubic yards of beachfill material in the Borough of Bay Head from Station 94+42 to Station 162+36; to place approximately 358,000 cubic yards of beachfill material in the Borough of Mantoloking from Station 162+36 to Station 182+69; to place approximately 597,000 cubic yards of beachfill material in the Borough of Mantoloking from Station 182+69 to Station 207+68; and to place approximately 161,000 cubic yards of beachfill material in Berkley Township from Station 698+01 to Station 735+40, all as specified and as shown in the attached plans and specifications. The Option work may include, but is not limited to the following, if awarded, in addition to beachfill: demolition of existing fence and other existing structures;

construction of pedestrian, vehicular, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible dune crossovers; berm stabilization walkway mats;

construction of a timber bulkhead and timber sheeting; structures monitoring; providing sand fence, split rail fence, and post and rail fence; and planting of dune grass.

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The Contract work may include Options to place additional beachfill material. Pre-placement condition surveys shall be performed to determine the exact location and quantity of beachfill material required within the limits indicated, and will be a determining factor in the award of Options for additional quantities of beachfill. Where Options for additional beachfill are awarded, the additional beachfill material shall be placed immediately after the initial Base Bid quantity has been placed in the area(s) to be covered by the awarded Option(s). The intent is to complete the beachfill template in a given Base-plus-Option area, before proceeding with work further along the construction baseline.

The Contract work also includes Option work, if awarded, to construct private dune crossovers in the municipalities of Toms River Township (North) and Toms River Township (South); and to replace the Sea Avenue pump station force main in Point Pleasant Beach Borough. The Sea Avenue pump station force main Option work, if awarded, includes, but is not limited to, all material, equipment, and labor needed to perform demolition, excavation, dewatering cofferdams, temporary pump station discharge diversion, field survey, layout, furnishing and driving piles, constructing pile bents, pipes, cable tie-downs, wye-vault structure, backfill, and miscellaneous appurtenances complete with final restoration, as well as certified as-built documents.

1.2.2 Borrow Areas

The borrow areas available for use are located approximately 2,000 to 5,000 feet from the project location. See the contract drawings for the exact locations. All material for beachfill work performed under this contract shall be obtained from these offshore borrow areas. Beachfill material from any other source, including trucking from upland sources, will not be considered under this contract.

1.3 REQUIRED ORDER OF WORK

1.3.1 Beachfill

The Contractor shall begin beachfill operations in the Borough of Mantoloking and proceed to Brick Township. When beachfill operations are complete in these locations, the Contractor may choose the subsequent beachfill locations.

1.4 CONTRACTOR ACCESS

Access to the work site is available by land and water. Access to the shorefront shall be at the locations indicated on the drawings. Any materials required to establish or stabilize an access point for vehicle use shall be approved by the COR and provided and removed by the Contractor. Any additional parking that the Contractor requires, outside the work limits, shall be coordinated directly with the appropriate local officials. Access to the approved borrow areas is by water only.

1.5 MEDIA RELEASE / PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Contractor shall NOT issue any press release or other public announcement(s) related to this Contract, written or oral, without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. All such media releases must meet with Contracting Officer approval and address all Government comments prior to release.

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c. Submit 1 set of digital images including aerial obliques,to the following address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District Public Affairs Office (CENAP-PA) ATTN: Mr. E. Voigt Wanamaker Building 100 Penn Square East Philadelphia, PA 19107-3390

d. Submit 1 set of digital images including aerial obliques,to the following address:

State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Coastal Engineering ATTN: Kelley Staffieri 1510 Hooper Ave Suite 140 Toms River, NJ 08753

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PHOTOGRAPHY

Photograph personnel, material, work methods, and equipment utilized during the entire contract period, as follows:

a. Prior to commencement of work, take a minimum of 25 photographs of pre-construction existing conditions for each area, as defined in Paragraph GENERAL, of SECTION 01 71 23 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS, including beach structures, groins, outfall piping, supporting cribbage, timber support piles, Contractor access points, and lay down area. Take photographs as close as possible to the beginning of the work and with sufficient detail to accurately depict existing site conditions.

b. During the progress of work, take a minimum of 15 photographs monthly of each defineable feature of work (defineable "feature of work" is defined in Section 01 45 05 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)). Photographs shall be of working personnel and equipment, depicting the work methods being utilized, taken during normal working hours. Photograph special events throughout the contract period as directed by the Contracting Officer.

c. After completion of work, take a minimum of 25 photographs from the same pre-construction and progress construction locations. Photography shall be taken immediately after the end of construction work.

d. Submit a reference plan sheet or map with the submitted construction photos, showing the locations of the photographs.

3.2 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION OF SURVEYS

The photographs specified in Section 01 71 23 SURVEY REQUIREMENTS, are in

Section 01 32 33 Page 3 addition to those required in this section.

3.3 AERIAL OBLIQUES

Obtain aerial oblique photos of the entire project length prior to commencement of beachfill work, during the progress of work (monthly), and after completion of beachfill work. Take aerial photos with overlapping views to accurately record details of the project work. The photos shall exhibit good critical focus. An aerial oblique photo example is attached to this section. This example represents the altitude at which the photos should be taken (approximately 300 - 400 feet) as well as the level of detail and quality of those photos. In general, the horizon shall be approximately 1/5 down from the top of the frame with about a 2/3 land and a 1/3 water split, horizontally.

3.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work specified in this section and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the the cost of all the bid items.

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Section 01 33 00 Page 25 stockpiling or staging will be allowed in this area. Take any additional action, as directed by the Contracting Officer, to insure adequate protection of the seabeach amaranth. A picture of seabeach amaranth has been attached at the end of this section for detail.

3.7.2 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, other tern species present, 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.

3.7.2.1 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.

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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 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.

3.7.2.2 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.

3.7.2.3 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.

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3.7.2.4 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, 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, and other tern species present).