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East Rockawy Inlet to Rockawy Inlet-Groin ROCKAWYJAMBAYGRO Amendment 002

SECTION 35 31 29.40

STONE CONSTRUCTION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

The work to be done under this section consists of providing all plant, labor, equipment, and materials in order to perform the following work:

a. rehabilitate one (1) existing groin at Beach 149th Street (Groin B149);)

b. Construct twelve (12) new groins between Beach 92nd Street and Beach 145th Street (Groins W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, W6, W7, W8, W9, W10, W11, and W12);

c. rehabilitate and extend four (4) existing groins between Beach 36th and 46th St. (Groins ER-2, ER-3, ER-4, and ER-5);

d. Construct two (2) new groins at Beach 52nd Street and Beach 32nd Street (Groins E1 and E6);

1.2 REFERENCES

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

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM C127 (2015) Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate

ASTM C535 (2016) Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Large-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine

ASTM D5240 (2004) Standard Test Method for Testing Rock Slabs to Evaluate Soundness of Riprap by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate

ASTM D5312 (2004) Evaluation of Durability of Rock for Erosion Control Under Freezing and Thawing Conditions

ASTM D5313 (2004) Evaluation of Durability of Rock for Erosion Control Under Wetting and Drying Conditions

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

COE CRD-C 144 (1992) Standard Test Method for Resistance of Rock to Freezing and Thawing

COE CRD-C 148 (1969) Method of Testing Stone for Expansive Breakdown on Soaking in Ethylene Glycol

COE CRD-C 169 (1997) Standard Test Method for Resistance of Rock to Wetting and Drying

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Traffic Abatement and Control Plan; G, RO Loading/Off-Loading Plan; G, RO Contractor's Staging Area; G, RO

SD-04 Samples

Samples Of The Stones; G, RO Sampling, Testing And Acceptance Of Stones; G, RO

SD-06 Test Reports

Stone Quality Test Results; G, RO

SD-07 Certificates

Scale Accuracy Certification

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Surveys during Construction; G, RO Quality Control Records Barge Weight Tickets; G, RO Waybills And Delivery Tickets Post Construction Survey; G, RO

1.4 CONSTRUCTION FACILITY AND SAFETY

1.4.1 GENERAL

The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and maintain loading, unloading, hauling, drainage, and such stone handling equipment and facilities as may be necessary for conducting operations. A contractor's staging area will be required. A suggested location for the contractor's staging area is shown on the design drawings. The CONTRACTOR will be required to coordinate final location of this area with the CONTRACTING OFFICER. If the CONTRACTOR requires additional space, it will be secured at his own expense and coordinated with and approved by the landowners before use. A copy of the

SECTION 35 31 29.40 Page 2 agreement shall be provided to the CONTRACTING OFFICER. Security for the construction and contractor's working area shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR, if he deems it to be necessary.

The CONTRACTOR will be solely responsible for site safety. The CONTRACTOR will provide appropriate measures to ensure that persons working in or near the construction area are protected.

The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for developing a traffic abatement and control plan, which will include the location of haul routes, as discussed in Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

1.4.2 OFF-LOADING FACILITIES

The CONTRACTOR shall determine the means to receive material at the project site but will be subject to the approval of the CONTRACTING OFFICER prior to implementation. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for ensuring that all navigable waterways adjacent to the site are not duly compromised or obstructed in conjunction with the receiving area.

The Contractor is responsible for coordinating with local agencies and the Coast guard and must submit an off-loading plan which will include a site plan, cross-sections, and profile view drawing for any temporary dock, pier, or wharf to be constructed to facilitate completion of the overall project, 14 days prior to the start of construction of any facility.

The CONTRACTOR is responsible for compliance with all U.S. Coast Guard regulations and will install and maintain any navigation aids required. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for the protection of roads and utilities in the off-loading, hauling, and construction areas, and for coordinating this protection with local agencies and entities.

After completion of project, all wharves, slips or other facilities installed by CONTRACTOR in the receiving area shall be removed unless otherwise directed by the CONTRACTING OFFICER. All timbers, piles and miscellaneous debris from the demolition of these facilities shall be removed from the construction site and right-of-way. This material shall not be disposed of in the waters of the bays, creeks, or ocean.

The CONTRACTOR is responsible for any damage resulting from the construction of receiving facilities or resulting from his use of the facilities.

The CONTRACTOR shall obtain a release from the property owners where the off-loading facility is located and submit the release to the CONTRACTING OFFICER for review and approval.

1.4.3 CODES, ORDINANCES, AND STATUTES

The CONTRACTOR shall familiarize himself with, and comply with, all applicable codes, ordinances, and statutes and bear sole responsibility for the penalties imposed for noncompliance.

1.5 QUALITY CONTROL

The CONTRACTOR shall establish and maintain quality control on placement operations to assure compliance with contract requirements and maintain records of his quality control for all construction. A copy of the following records and Contractor tests, as well as the records of

SECTION 35 31 29.40 Page 3 corrective actions taken, shall be furnished to the GOVERNMENT as directed by the Contracting Officer:

(a) Tests to determine quality of stone

(b) Determination of proper gradation of stone by weight

(c) Control of stone placement by vertical and horizontal alignment to lines and grades indicated in the contract

(d) Records of all stones on hand and placed to date

(e) Records of all loads that have been rejected

(f) Records of all quantity surveys performed

(g) Daily inspection reports

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 QUARRY

2.1.1 General

The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all arrangements for right of way, for adequate investigation and exploration, and for selection, development, and operation of the quarry to supply stones for this contract, of the weight, size, and quality specified herein. Inspection for acceptance of individual stones will be at the Groin construction site.

2.1.2 Sampling, Testing and Acceptance of Stones

The acceptability of stone will be determined by laboratory tests, visual examination, and service records. When satisfactory test and service records are not available, the proposed stones shall be subjected to all such tests as are necessary to determine that the stones are durable and suitable for use in the work. Tests to which the stones will be subjected include specific gravity, absorption, abrasion, accelerated expansion, wetting and drying, and such other tests as may be necessary. Testing to determine conformance with the requirements of paragraph 2.2 below for acceptance or rejection of stones proposed for use by the CONTRACTOR and to determine stone classification will be performed by a certified testing laboratory. Immediately after award of contract, and within 5 days of receipt of Notice to Proceed, The CONTRACTOR shall submit to the CONTRACTING OFFICER for approval all pertinent test and service records from his quarry from the past year. Such tests and service records will be evaluated to help determine if stones from the source can meet quality standards as hereinafter specified. Should the CONTRACTOR's documentation not include previous satisfactory laboratory test results or satisfactory service records from Corps of Engineers' projects, or fail to satisfy the CONTRACTING OFFICER, samples of the stones proposed for use in the stone construction shall be selected in the presence of the GOVERNMENT Inspector and delivered by the CONTRACTOR to the certified testing laboratory for testing. These samples shall be selected and delivered to the laboratory within 20 days after receipt of notification of insufficient or unsatisfactory test and service records. Samples of stones shall consist of 5 pieces each of underlayer and armor stones plus 25 pieces of core/bedding stone as selected by the CONTRACTING OFFICER. No single piece shall weigh more than 100 pounds. If the stones are from the same quarry and are generally the same quality stone, the test material can come from the same course; only one test per type of test is required. The drop test can be performed on all three type of materials. The presence of the CONTRACTING OFFICER or his representative during selection of samples of stones will not relieve the CONTRACTOR of the responsibility to secure representative samples from the quarry for testing.

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All sample will be tested at the CONTRACTOR's expense, including any subsequent tests required in the event that one sample fails to pass the required tests, subsequent tests. The CONTRACTING OFFICER will be notified of the results of laboratory tests. Satisfactory CONTRACTOR documentation or laboratory test results on stone samples will not constitute approval of all rock in the quarry and will not in any way change the CONTRACTOR's responsibility for obtaining, developing, and maintaining a satisfactory source of stones. Throughout the duration of this contract, the GOVERNMENT may sample and test stones delivered to the site and proposed for use in the stone construction. No contract extension will be granted for specified submittal and testing time or because materials failed to meet the specification requirements. Stones failing to meet specified requirements will be removed from the off loading facility or construction site at no additional cost to the GOVERNMENT. No materials or stones shall be placed in the structures until those materials or stones have been approved for use. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish waybills and delivery tickets for each load of stone delivered to the site.

2.1.3 Stone Weights

The CONTRACTOR shall have set up on-site a truck scale or a certified equipment mounted scale where quarry stone is located. The scale shall be certified for accuracy by a properly accredited official. A certified Weigh Master shall operate the scale. Additional methods for determining the weight of stone may be requested by the CONTRACTOR and submitted to the CONTRACTING OFFICER for his approval. Scales shall be recertified every six months or when they have been moved or if any disturbance may have altered the accuracy. Scales shall have printers that indicate Gross, Tare and Net weights. This ticket shall be signed by the certified Weight Master and Contractor's designated QC personnel. In the event that the CONTRACTOR proposes to deliver stone to the work location by barge and to place stone directly from the barge into the groin structure(s) and upon approval of this method by the Contracting Officer, the GOVERNMENT will accept barge weight tickets. The scale at the quarry will be certified by the manufacturer or by the certified Weigh Master.

2.2 STONE

2.2.1 Quality

The stone materials to be furnished shall meet all requirements specified herein. Each stone accepted for use in the groin shall be composed of hard, sound, dense, strong rock of crystalline igneous or metamorphic origin (i.e. not sedimentary) which shall be separated from bedrock by quarrying and that will not slake or deteriorate on exposure to the action of water or the atmosphere, shall not contain cracks, joints, faults, seams or bands of minerals or deleterious materials which would result in breakage or reduction of specified stone weights or dimensions during or after placement in the groin and shall be free of expansive or other materials which would cause accelerated deterioration by exposure to project climatic conditions. Each stone must have sufficiently uniform physical properties throughout so that all portions of the stone will meet the specified test requirements. Weak or inferior appearing portions of any non uniform type stone, such as igneous flow breccias, volcanic breccias, cataclastic metamorphics or irregularly cemented sedimentaries, will be subjected to all testing necessary to determine that the stone will not be susceptible to splitting or differential weathering. Any stone containing an inferior rock material portion that does not meet the specified test

SECTION 35 31 29.40 Page 5 requirements will be rejected as unsatisfactory for construction. Each stone shall be clean and angular, and the longest dimension of any stone shall not exceed three times its shortest dimension. Each stone shall meet all the following test requirements for quality.

Table 1: Stone Test Requirements

TEST REQUIREMENT METHOD

Geologic Classification

Provide classification

Unit Weight/ Specific Gravity

Dry unit weight 165 lb/cu ft or greater

ASTM C127

Absorption Less than 1 percent ASTM C127

Sulfate Soundness Less than 5 percent loss ASTM D5240

Glycol Soundness No deterioration except minor crumbs from surface

COE CRD-C 148

Abrasion Less than 20% loss for 500 revolutions

ASTM C535

Freezing-Thawing Largely unaffected (20 cycles) ASTM D5312 or

;COE CRD-C 144

Wetting-Drying Maximum 1% loss, no major progressive cracking (30 cycles)

ASTM D5313 or

;COE CRD-C 169

Drop Test No breakage or cracking (described below)

Set Aside* No breakage or cracking cracking after one year

(described below)

*Set Aside test is not required, but provide if results are available.

2.2.2 Testing

Testing will be performed by a certified testing laboratory. One set of stone tests shall be provided for each stone source or quarry, for each type and quality of stone being produced for this contract. Additional sets of tests shall be provided if the type or quality of the stone from a given source changes. The test results reported by the laboratory will be considered as exact results for unit weight, absorption, abrasion, wetting and drying, accelerated expansion or other necessary tests, regardless of any permissible variance that may be established by test procedures, in determining the acceptability of groin stone furnished under this contract. Conduct the tests in accordance with the standard listed in Table 1, or as described below:

2.2.2.1 Drop Test

a. Method

A drop test provides an immediate evaluation of the suitability of very

SECTION 35 31 29.40 Page 6 large stone material and is also potentially useful for quality control and QA. For comparability, the test stone(s) should be dropped from a bucket or cherry picker or by other means from a height half the average diameter of the stone onto a rigid surface or second stone of comparable size.

Dumping with other stones from a haulage truck is usually an unsatisfactory practice.

b. Evaluation

The stone should be examined carefully before testing as well as afterward.

Failure criteria are development of new cracks, opening of old cracks, and loss of small pieces from the surface.

2.2.2.2 Set Aside

The set aside test is a particularly good method of forewarning of future problems with stone deterioration. Large stones are set aside in the quarry and immediately examined and photographed. These specimens are examined and photographed again after a predetermined period of exposure a minimum of one entire season cycle, generally 1 year or more. Stone that endures without signs of deterioration may be considered for acceptance.

2.3 STONE CLASSIFICATION

The following classification tables give the required weights of armor stone and toe stone in short tons (1 short ton = 2,000 lbs.), and core/bedding stones in pounds based on a unit weight of not less than 165 pounds (lbs) per cubic foot. The material will be well graded and possess grading curves that do not exhibit abrupt changes in slope denoting skip grading, scalping of certain sizes, or any other irregularities. The gradations are those required for materials after they are in final position on the structures.

2.3.1 Armor Stone Gradation

Gradation requirements for acceptable armor stone will be as follows:

TYPE A ARMOR STONE

Weight (tons, short)

Percent Lighter by Weight

12.5 100

10 50

7.5 0

TYPE B - ARMOR STONE

Weight (tons, short)

Percent Lighter by Weight

7.5 100

5 50

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TYPE B - ARMOR STONE

3 0

2.3.2 Core Stone Gradation

Gradation requirements for acceptable splash pad stone will be as follows:

CORE STONE

Weight (Pounds)

Percent Lighter by Weight

1000 100

500 50

100 0

2.3.3 Bedding Stone Gradation

Gradation requirements for acceptable bedding stone will be as follows:

BEDDING STONE

Weight (Pounds)

Percent Lighter by Weight

100 100

50 50

5 0

Bedding stone shall be free from silt, clay, organic material, debris or other unsuitable material.

2.3.4 Handling Breakage

If any armor stone is broken in handling after being weighed for pay quantity determination, the broken pieces may, upon approval, be reclassified and placed in a lower weight class stone if they meet the requirements for that class stone.

2.4 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

2.4.1 Factors Used for Converting In-Place Volume to Weights

The following factors were used in converting the in-place volume to the quantities shown in the BIDDING SCHEDULE.

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STONE

MATERIALS

BULK SPECIFIC

GRAVITY (SSD)

PERCENT VOIDS CUBIC FEET OF

VOLUME PER TON

INCLUDING

COMPENSATION FOR

VOIDS (For Excess Quantity Calculations)

Armor Stone 2.58 33 18.12

Underlayer; Stone 2.58 33 18.12

Core Stone 2.58 33 18.12

Bedding Stone 2.58 20 15.15

2.4.1.1 Bedding Stone Contingency

The estimated quantity of bedding stone includes a 15% contingency to allow for voids in underlying material.

2.4.1.2 Estimated Quantities

The estimated quantities of stone listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE were computed on the basis of stone having a percentage of voids and a bulk specific gravity (saturated surface dry (SSD) basis) as shown in the above table based on water having a unit weight of 64 pounds per cubic foot.

When the bulk specific gravity (SSD) of the stone to be used in the work is other than that shown in the above table, the estimated quantities will be revised by multiplying them by the fraction which results when the bulk specific gravity (SSD) of the stone furnished is divided by the value shown in the above table for each respective stone gradation. Revision for the percentage of voids will likewise be made. The Contracting Officer will issue a modification to the contract in accordance with the Contract Clause, CHANGES, in Section 00 72 00 CONTRACT CLAUSES to adjust the estimated quantities in the BIDDING SCHEDULE. The revised quantities will then be the quantities from which the allowable fifteen percent (15%) variation in estimated quantity, for payment purposes, will be determined as defined in Contract Clause 52.211-18, VARIATIONS IN ESTIMATED QUANTITIES, in Section 00

72 00 CONTRACT CLAUSES.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

The Contractor shall not temporarily store stone materials beyond the low tide area outside the foot print of the groin. Placement of armor stone, core stone, and bedding stone shall not deviate from the grade lines and slopes indicated in the plans by more than the tolerances discussed below unless approved in writing by the CONTRACTING OFFICER. All materials to be deposited in the groins shall be placed by means such as a crane or derrick to the required cross section and as needed for the type of stone being placed. Material to be deposited below MLW may be placed by any means that will obtain the required cross section and purpose of the stone. Rubber tired equipment may be used for placement of bedding stone in the structure where it is appropriate to do so.

The material shall be handled and placed in such a manner as to minimize segregation of the stone. Any material placed on or in the stone constrution for the convenience of construction must be completely removed prior to final placement of stone in the affected portion of the structure.

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The finished stone construction shall be a well-graded mass, free of pockets of either smaller or larger stone with a minimum of voids and a maximum interlocking of stones. The CONTRACTOR shall conduct his operation and sequence his construction so the amount of protection offered to the groins is maximized at all times. Construction of stone structure elements in advance of completed work will be at the sole risk of the CONTRACTOR.

Damage to any incomplete or complete structure will be the CONTRACTOR'S sole responsibility.

3.2 STONE EXCAVATION FOR REUSE OR DISPOSAL

Excavated stone includes stones from dismantling and removal of the existing groins to be rehabilitated. All stone material within the existing groins identified for rehabilitation shall be excavated and stockpile within the approved stone staging areas away from the tidal influence.

Excavated stones suitable for reuse shall be sorted by size in accordance with paragraph 2.3 (Stone Classification), and shall be reused to the fullest possible within the groin rehabilitation work. Laboratory tests listed in Table 1 are not applicable for reusable stones. Dispose any and all unsuitable or unused stones as required per contract requirements.

3.3 STONESETTER

The CONTRACTOR shall have stone placement accomplished by a qualified stone setter having demonstrated experience in the construction of rubble-mound rock coastal structures.

3.4 LONG STONE

All acceptable stones that have a long axis shall not exceed one and half times (1.5) of either of its other dimensions and shall be placed with the long axis normal to the slope at the location where the stone is placed.

All acceptable stones that have a long axis which exceeds one and half times (1.5), but not greater than three (3) times, of either of its other dimensions shall be placed with the long axis normal to the slope at the location where the stone is placed.

3.5 CORE & BEDDING STONE CONSTRUCTION

Core and bedding stone shall be placed to the lines and grades indicated on the Contract Drawings. The in-place stone shall be a reasonably well graded mass with a minimum practical void space. Compaction of the stone will not be required. Bedding stone will be placed to its full nominal thickness. The bedding stone shall be confined with toe anchor rock and capped with toe apron as shown in the contract plan. Armor stone shall be placed on the core/bedding stone as soon as practicable after completion of any portion of bedding stone placement. The Contractor shall be responsible for loss of core and bedding stone due to wave, current, wind, precipitation, or other actions and shall replace such materials at his own expense.

3.6 TOE STONE CONSTRUCTION

Armor stone used for toe anchor and toe apron construction shall be in the upper 50% Type A and Type B armor weight distribution and avoid using long stones. Toe anchor shall be keyed in the excavated trench prior to placing bedding stone. Place toe apron as soon as the bedding layer is in place to minimize loss of bedding material.

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3.7 ARMOR STONE CONSTRUCTION

The surface armor stones of the outside layer shall consist of stone with weights shown in Section 2.3.1. Armor stone shall be placed on the sub layer stone in such a manner as to produce a reasonably well-distributed mass of rock with the minimum practicable percentage of voids and maximum interlocking, and shall be constructed within the specified tolerance to the lines and grades shown on the Contract Drawings. The material shall be placed in a manner that will not result in breakage of armor capstone or sub layer stone. The stone shall be individually placed with a rock grab, orange peel grab, grapple, crane or similar approved equipment capable of manipulating and placing individual stones. A backhoe bucket shall not be used. The stone shall not be dropped or tipped into position but shall be placed piece by piece into the layer and shall be interlocked or keyed in juxtaposition with adjacent armor stones by rotating or setting them for maximum contact based on their angular shape with no continuous void through two armor layers.

Armor capstone will make contact with adjacent stones on a minimum of three points. Continuous joints will not be permitted between adjoining stones.

Voids shall be minimized to the extent that the smallest stone within the sub layer is not able to pass through it. No overhanging or perched stones will be allowed. Armor capstone placement will begin at the base (toe) of the groins and proceed toward the crest by placing stone to the full layer thickness before advancing upward. The final finish of the side slopes will be done as material is placed. No placement or finishing of the layer by drifting and manipulating the armor capstone down slope will be permitted.

3.8 PROTECTION DURING SUSPENSION OF WORK

Should work be suspended for any cause whatsoever, the CONTRACTOR will be required to protect the uncompleted section(s) of the groin against possible damage by storm waves, by completely covering exposed open cuts, core and bedding stone with cover stone or as may be required by the CONTRACTING OFFICER. Upon resumption of work, the CONTRACTOR may be required by the CONTRACTING OFFICER to move the large stones used in this work of protection and place them as cover stone as the work progresses.

No extra payment will be made for rehandling stone. The cost of protection of unfinished groin sections during suspension of work shall be included in the contract unit price for furnishing and placing stone.

3.9 DETERIORATION

After the examination and acceptance of any reach of the work, and before the final acceptance of the entire work, should an examination of an accepted section show deterioration, displacement, undue settlement or other defects for which the CONTRACTOR is evidently not responsible, the correction of these defects at the contract unit price, as far as permitted by available funds, may be done if agreeable to both the CONTRACTOR and the

CONTRACTING OFFICER.

3.10 LIMITS OF WORK

Before and during the course of work, the CONTRACTING OFFICER or his representative may revise the limits of the work classification areas based on the actual conditions at the time of construction.

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3.11 REHABILITATION

3.11.1 Groin Rehabilitation - B149 Street Groin

Rehabilitated groins shall be constructed as shown in the Contract Drawings. This existing structure consists of a trunk and a head section, with the trunk section tied into the future rock toe of the dune reinforcement. Rock and sand within the excavation and existing rock removal limit shall be removed and stockpiled. Clean sand shall be stockpiled for future beachfill. Suitable rock material shall be re-classified and re-used. Un-suitable stone and trash shall be transported out of site for disposal of.

3.11.2 Groin Rehabilitation - Groins ER2, ER3, ER4, and ER5

Rehabilitated groins shall be constructed as shown in the Contract Drawings. Each structure consists of a trunk, a head section with extended toe apron for scour protection due to tidal current. Rock and sand within the excavation and rock removal limit shall be removed and stockpiled.

Clean sand shall be stockpiled for future beachfill. Suitable rock material shall be re-classified and re-used. Un-suitable stone and trash shall be transported out of site and disposed of.

3.11.3 Removal, Reuse, and Disposal of Existing Groin Stone

Any suitable stones removed from the existing groin which meets the criteria of the specified new stone classifications shall be sorted, stockpiled and reused in the construction of the new and rehabilitated groin structure after approval by the Contracting Officer or his representative. Unsuitable stone shall be transported out of the site and disposed of.

3.12 DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING TIMBER GROINS

Existing timber groins, comprised of primarily timber piles, located within the excavation limit identified in the contract plan shall be properly removed via extracting, cutting, breaking, or other methods approved by COR. The removed material shall be properly transported out of site and disposed of. Refer to contract plan for timber groin structural components, quantity assumptions, and typical sections.

3.12.1 Optional Timber Groin Removal and Disposal

Existing timber groins, comprised of primarily timber piles, located outside the excavation limit identified as optional removal in the contract plan shall be properly removed via extracting, cutting, breaking, or other methods approved by COR. The removed material shall be properly transported out of site and disposed of. Refer to contract plan for timber groin structural components, quantity assumptions, and typical sections. Provide costs per each timber groin removal including mobilization/demobilization of equipment, construction ramp, and disposal costs.

The optional Item 0008, if awarded, will be awarded within 180 calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). NO Additional time will be added. The Government is under no obligation to award any Optional Item. Options will not be awarded if the contract expired.

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3.12.2 Optional Timber Groin Removal and Disposal

Existing timber groins, comprised of primarily timber piles, located outside the excavation limit identified as optional removal in the contract plan shall be properly removed via extracting, cutting, breaking, or other methods approved by COR. The removed material shall be properly transported out of site and disposed of. Refer to contract plan for timber groin structural components, quantity assumptions, and typical sections. Provide costs per each timber groin removal including mobilization/demobilization of equipment, construction ramp, and disposal costs. The optional Item 0008, if awarded, will be awarded within 180 calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). NO Additional time will be added. The Government is under no obligation to award any Optional Item. Options will not be awarded if the contract expired.

3.13 PLACING EQUIPMENT

All equipment for lifting and placing should be load tested. The equipment shall be capable of placing stone in such a manner as to produce a well keyed mass without damage to the stone. Stone placing equipment shall have adequate safe capacity to construct the groins to the lines, grades, and slopes indicated on the drawings. Mats are required under all moving cranes, etc. Temporary filling of voids with sand or stone will not be permitted. All stone cracked by equipment riding over them shall be removed if the cracked pieces do not meet the required weights. The method of placement shall provide means of turning all stones placed in the structures at least 90 degrees in the horizontal plane and for vertical rotation, to the extent necessary for final positioning. A representative of the GOVERNMENT shall be permitted to ride in the cab of the stone placing equipment in order to view the operation for positioning of individual stones where permitted by the manufacturer and where a seat belt is provided.

3.14 TOLERANCES

3.14.1 New and Rehabilitated Groins

3.14.1.1 Deviances

Deviations in total section thickness, final horizontal stone surfaces, and final layer surfaces shall be no greater than the values set forth below.

Placement of any stone layer to either the plus or minus tolerance extreme shall not be continuous over an area greater than 400 square feet.

Layer Thickness (feet) Elevation of Final Horizontal Surfaces

(feet)

Designation (-) (+) (-) (+)

Core and Bedding Stone 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

Toe Stone 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

Armor Stone 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

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Note: Tolerances as specified do not apply to toe anchor stones placed within the toe apron limit.

3.14.1.2 Exceeded Tolerances

Stones in all layers, except the exterior armor stone layer, shall be manipulated or relocated as necessary to satisfy the tolerance criteria presented above. A maximum of 10 percent of stone comprising the exterior armor surface may penetrate the plus tolerance specified above by up to +0.5 feet, but shall not be included in the quantity measured for payment.

3.14.1.3 SAND EXCAVATION

Excavation of the existing bottom will be performed as needed to obtain the grades, slopes and alignment shown on the contract drawings.

Excavated material in excess of material needed for beachfill may be spread in a 1 ft thick layer on adjacent beach, stockpiled for future beachfill, or as directed by the COR. If rock, rubble, or other debris larger than 1-1/2 inches in diameter is placed on the beach from the material source, it will be removed by the Contractor at his own cost.

3.15 ACCEPTANCE SECTIONS

3.15.1 Section Designations

Completed work on the Groins and revetment shall be accepted in 50-foot section per layer (Bedding Layer, Armor layer, etc.).

3.15.2 Surveys

The CONTRACTOR shall take final surveys for armor stone tolerance compliance and progress surveys for sub-layers top surface confirmation on each material placed for periods of progress payments requested. Progress surveys also include existing conditions of the beachfill material prior to construction, as well as the excavated post-construction condition. Make progress surveys as the work progresses to verify lines, grades, and thicknesses established for completed work. At least 1 progress survey shall be made for each 50-foot section. Cross-sections shall be taken on lines 25 feet apart, measured along the structure reference line, with readings at 5-foot intervals and at breaks along the lines. However, other cross-section spacing and reading intervals may be used if determined appropriate by the Contracting Officer. The surveys shall be performed by a licensed surveyor in the state of NY and in the presence or approval of the Contracting Officer, or his representative.

3.15.3 Acceptance Surveys

As soon as practicable after the completion of each acceptance section the CONTRACTOR shall perform a post construction survey of the completed section. When a section is found to be in a satisfactory condition it shall be accepted finally. Any section damaged by the CONTRACTOR after final acceptance shall be repaired by Contractor at his expense.

3.15.4 Final Acceptance

Final acceptance of the whole or part of the work and the deductions or corrections of deductions made thereon shall not be reopened after having

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3.16 AS-BUILD DRAWING

Submit groin as-build plan and maximum 50-foot interval cross sections in both CADD (.dgn format) and PDF digital files.

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1.5 QUALITY CONTROL

3.16 AS-BUILD DRAWING