Amendment 0001_Specs 01 14 00.pdf

Union Beach Phase I UNIONBEACHPIH1 Amendment 001

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WORK RESTRICTIONS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SPECIAL SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

a. The pier demolition shall not begin "no sooner than" 30 days prior to the "actual" beachfill placement between STA 17+00 and STA 19+00 The pier demolition shall not occur earlier than 30 days prior to the "actual" beachfill placement between STA 17+00 and STA 19+00.

b. The pier demolition shall not begin until the materials for the like in kind rail replacement are on site and the rail replacement shall be initiated immediately upon completion of the pier.

1.2 REFERENCES

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

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.3 SEASONAL RESTRICTION

Comply with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and the Migratory Bird Conservation Act of 1929 requirements to protect bird species that may potentially nest within the project area by implementing a restriction on shrub and tree removal during construction activities during the 15 March through 31 July (NJDFW 2006) window to avoid adverse impacts to listed species that are covered under this act.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTION

Construction is not permitted within the Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) Unit NJ-04. Refer, to appendix A - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Coastal Barrier Resources System Projects Mapper, CBRS Unit NJ-04 map.

The CBRS mapper can be access at: https://www.fws.gov/cbra/maps/mapper.html

1.5 BIRD MONITORING

Provide appropriate piping plover monitoring experience or shorebird monitoring experience which needs to be approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Division of Fish and Wildlife.

1.6 SPOTTED LANTERNFLY QUARANTINE

a. The spotted lanternfly is a highly invasive insect species originally from Asia regulated by both the Federal and state governments. The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has established a quarantine zone that comprises the following counties: Burlington, Camden, Essex, SECTION 01 14 00 Page 1

Gloucester, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Mercer, Monmouth, Morris, Salem, Somerset, Union, and Warren.

https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/news/press/2021/approved/press210830.html

b. Per the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, businesses that move within or from the quarantine zone are required to obtain a permit and undergo training to certify their knowledge of preventing and controlling the potential distribution of this species. Due to the site being within the quarantine zone, the Contractor and sub-contractors must comply with this requirement. Additional information can be found at:

https://extension.psu.edu/slf-permit-training-nj

c. In addition, the Contractor must become familiar with the identification of and control of spotted lanternflies. If the Contractor observes adult lanternflies or egg masses on site, the Contractor must kill them. Adult lanternflies can be squashed, egg masses can be scraped into a zip-lock plastic bag and disposed of.

Additional information regarding the spotted lanternfly, including identification and control requirements, are included in the following link:

https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/pi/prog/pests-diseases/spotted-lanternfly/

1.7 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.7.1 Working Hours

Regular working hours must consist of an 8 1/2 hour period established by Contractor, approved by the Contracting Officer, in accordance with Borough rules and regulations between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays.

Working hours for dredging are 24 hours a day including Sunday and Government holidays. Local government approval is required to ensure compliance with local ordinances and local Boards.

1.7.2 WORKING CONDITIONS

Comply with paragraph Fatigue Management Plan (FMP) of EM 385-1-1 .

1.7.3 Work Outside Regular Hours

Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval.

Make application 15 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work must be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer. Make utility cutovers after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays unless directed otherwise.

1.7.4 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions

a. The Contractor is advised that the existing utilities service other buildings or areas adjacent to the specific work sites. These buildings will be active and utilized for the entire period of this contract. The Contractor shall maintain all utilities and systems operational at all times except outages approved by the Contracting

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Officer.

b. All utility outages shall be scheduled by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer. No outage will be approved which will adversely affect the current operation or mission accomplishment.

Outages shall only be approved to perform tie-ins of new or temporary utilities to existing lines. No electric or gas outages will be approved during the heating season. "Live"/"hot" utility connections shall be used whenever possible. Contractor shall submit a written work plan and have it approved by the 15 days prior to planned outage.

(Required union notice.) The Contractor shall also be responsible for any repairs or start-up procedures in the affected facilities caused by the outages. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer and local representatives regarding the work that the Contractor must accomplish in various buildings to re-establish the utilities to proper working conditions. The request for the approval of a utility outage shall include, at minimum, the following:

description of the utility; time and duration of the outage; areas and systems affected; proof that all preparatory work is complete; proof that all necessary materials, equipment and manpower are in place;

utility lines have been verified; and a contingency plan is in place.

c. Make utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays. Conform to procedures required paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.

d. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service.

e. Interruption to storm sewer is considered utility cutovers pursuant to the paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.

f. The Contractor shall have on-site all materials, equipment, manpower, etc. to complete all work during the approved duration of the outage.

All utilities and systems shall be fully tested and operational prior to the end of the approved outage. Unscheduled outages shall be repaired immediately. Repairs and corrective actions shall proceed continuously in a diligent manner until all services and utilities are restored to their original condition.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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