3 -SHC23 Specs 20230602.pdf

New York District

THIS IS AN UNRESTRICTED PROCUREMENT AISC CODE 237990

SAFETY PAYS

MAINTENANCE DREDGING

NEW YORK HARBOR,

SANDY HOOK CHANNEL, NEW JERSEY

FEDERAL NAVIGATION PROJECT

Solicitation &

Specifications

IFB No. W912DS-23-B-0011

Maintenance Dredging of New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Channel, NJ SHC23

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DI VI SI ON 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTI NG REQUI REMENTS

00 00 01 COVER SHEET

00 00 02 CHECK LIST FOR BIDDERS

00 01 15 LIST OF DRAWINGS

00 10 00 SF 1442 AND BIDDING SCHEDULE

00 21 16 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS

00 45 00 REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATION

00 72 00 CONTRACT CLAUSES

00 90 00 WAGE RATES

00 90 01 LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

00 90 02 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATES AND NPS SPECIAL USE PERMIT

DI VI SI ON 01 - GENERAL REQUI REMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 20 00.00 20 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 22 00.00 10 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.00 20 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.10 10 RMS 3.0

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 58 00 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTAL

DI VI SI ON 35 - WATERWAY AND MARI NE CONSTRUCTI ON

35 20 23 DREDGING

35 20 23.10 18 SBOBA DREDGED MATERIAL TRANSPORT, PLACEMENT AND MONITORING

35 20 29 UPLAND DREDGED MATERIAL TRANSPORT AND PLACEMENT MONITORING

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 00 01

COVER SHEET

PART 1 GENERAL

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 00 00 01

COVER SHEET

PART 1 GENERAL

NEW YORK DI STRI CT

CORPS OF ENGI NEERS

NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10278- 0090

I NVI TATI ON FOR BI DS

FOR

MAI NTENANCE DREDGI NG

NEW YORK HARBOR,

SANDY HOOK CHANNEL, NEW JERSEY

FEDERAL NAVI GATI ON PROJECT

1. Attached is INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) NO. W912DS-23-B-0011.

2. BIDS MUST SET FORTH full, accurate, and complete information as requested by this Invitation for Bids, including attachments. The penalty for making false statements in bids is prescribed in Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001.

3. SUBMISSION OF BIDS: Complete details concerning proper submission of bids are contained in the INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS (Section 00 21 16).

4. Note the REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION of the EQUAL OPPORTUNITY clause as it applies to the contract resulting from this solicitation. (See paragraph NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY in Section 00 72 00 of this IFB.)

5. NOTE THE CERTIFICATION OF NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES IN THIS

SOLICITATION. Bidders, Offerors, and applicants are cautioned to note the "Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities" in the solicitation.

Failure of bidder or offeror to agree to the certification will render his bid or offer non-responsive to the terms of solicitation involving awards of contracts exceeding $10,000, which are not exempt from the provisions of Equal Opportunity Clause. (1984 APR)

6. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS- SECTION 00 45 00

Bidders and Offerors are required to complete the REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS and submit them with their bids.

7. THIS PROJECT IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 00 02

CHECK LIST FOR BIDDERS

PART 1 GENERAL

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SECTION 00 00 02

CHECK LIST FOR BIDDERS

PART 1 GENERAL

ATTACHED IS IFB FOR

MAI NTENANCE DREDGI NG

NEW YORK HARBOR,

SANDY HOOK CHANNEL, NEW JERSEY

FEDERAL NAVI GATI ON PROJECT

ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE TERMS OF THIS SOLICITATION MUST BE

FURNISHED. MISTAKES OR OMISSIONS MAY RENDER YOUR BID INELIGIBLE FOR

AWARD. IMPORTANT ITEMS FOR YOU TO CHECK ARE

INCLUDED IN BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE LISTED BELOW. THIS

INFORMATION IS FURNISHED ONLY TO ASSIST YOU IN SUBMITTING A

PROPER BID.

__ HAVE YOU ACKNOWLEDGED ALL AMENDMENTS?

__ HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE "REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS" (SECTION 00

45 00) PORTION OF THE SOLICITATION?

__ IS YOUR DUNS NUMBER LISTED ON THE STANDARD FORM 1442?

__ IS YOUR BID PROPERLY SIGNED?

__ A BID BOND IS REQUIRED. HAS YOUR SURETY PROVIDED YOU WITH A BID BOND ON

STANDARD FORM 24 OR A SIMILAR FORM CONTAINING THE SAME LANGUAGE AS A

STANDARD FORM 24?

__ IS YOUR BID GUARANTEE IN THE PROPER AMOUNT?

__ IS YOUR BID GUARANTEE PROPERLY SIGNED BY BOTH THE BIDDER AND SURETY AND

ARE ALL REQUIRED SEALS AFFIXED?

__ IS THE NAME IN WHICH YOU SUBMITTED THE BID THE SAME ON YOUR BID AS ON

THE BID BOND?

__ IS YOUR BID BOND INCLUDED WITH YOUR BID? (A LATE BID GUARANTEE IS

TREATED THE SAME AS A LATE BID)

__ HAVE YOU ENSURED THAT YOU HAVE NOT RESTRICTED YOUR BID BY ALTERING THE

PROVISIONS OF THE SOLICITATION?

__ WHEN REQUIRED, HAVE YOU ENTERED A UNIT PRICE FOR EACH BID ITEM? (THE

SOLICITATION SPECIFICALLY STATES WHEN THIS IS NECESSARY.)

__ ARE DECIMALS IN YOUR PRICES IN THE PROPER PLACE? ARE YOUR FIGURES

LEGIBLE?

__ IF YOU HAVE MADE ERASURES OR CORRECTIONS ON YOUR BID, ARE THEY

INITIALED BY THE PERSON SIGNING THE BID?

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__ DOES THE ENVELOPE CONTAINING YOUR BID PROPERLY IDENTIFY THAT IT IS A

SEALED BID AND DOES IT CONTAIN THE CORRECT SOLICITATION NUMBER AND BID

OPENING TIME?

__ WILL YOUR BID ARRIVE ON TIME? (SEE PARAGRAPH ENTITLED "LATE

SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS" IN THE INSTRUCTIONS,

CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS, SECTION 00 21 16 OF THE SOLICITATION.)

BIDDER IS RESPOSIBLE TO ENSURE BID IS SUBMITTED ON TIME.

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DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.2 CONTRACT DRAWINGS, MAPS, & SPECIFICATIONS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

This section lists the drawings for the project pursuant to contract clause "DFARS 252.236-7001, Contract Drawings, Maps and Specifications."

1.2 CONTRACT DRAWINGS, MAPS, & SPECIFICATIONS

Contract drawings are as follows:

a. The Government will provide to the Contractor, without charge, one set of contract drawings and specifications, except publications incorporated into the technical provisions by reference, in electronic or paper media as chosen by the Contracting Officer.

b. The Contractor shall:

(1) Check all drawings furnished immediately upon receipt;

(2) Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work;

(3) Promptly notify the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative of any discrepancies;

(4) Be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph (b); and

(5) Reproduce and print contract drawings and specifications as needed.

c. In general:

(1) Large-scale drawings shall in general govern over small-scale drawings. Information and data provided in contract specifications shall govern over similar information and data specified in contract drawings; and

(2) The Contractor shall follow figures marked on drawings in preference to scale measurements.

d. Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work which are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

e. The work shall conform to the following contract drawings and maps, all of which form a part of these specifications and are

DOCUMENT 00 01 15 Page 2 available in the office of the District Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, N.Y.

10278-0090:

FY 2023

Maintenance Dredging of New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Channel, New Jersey Federal Navigation Project

SHEET NO. TITLE

1 Index Sheet

2 Location Map and Detail Sheet

3 NOAA Map of Placement Area, Dredging Area & Cultural Resources

4 Dredging Limits

5 SBOBA Placement Site P&S Survey

6 SBOBA Placement Site P&S Survey

f. The Contractor shall check all drawings furnished to him immediately upon their receipt and shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative of any discrepancies. Figures marked on drawings shall in general be followed in preference to scale measurements unless dimensions are specified. Large-scale drawings shall in general govern over small-scale drawings. Information and data provided in contract specifications shall govern over similar information and data specified in contract drawings. The Contractor shall compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work and will be responsible for any errors which might have thereby been avoided (DOD FAR Suppl. 52.236-7002).

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SECTION 00 10 00

SF 1442 AND BIDDING SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

1.2 BID SCHEDULE

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 00 10 00

SF 1442 AND BIDDING SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

To be provided by Contracting Division.

1.2 BID SCHEDULE

To be provided by Contracting Division.

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DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 21 16

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS

PART 1 GENERAL

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SECTION 00 21 16

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS

PART 1 GENERAL

To be provided by Contracting

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SECTION 00 45 00

REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATION

PART 1 GENERAL

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 00 45 00

REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATION

PART 1 GENERAL

TO BE PROVIDED BY CONTRACTING DIVISION

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SECTION 00 72 00

CONTRACT CLAUSES

PART 1 GENERAL

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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CONTRACT CLAUSES

PART 1 GENERAL

To be provided by Contracting Division.

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SECTION 00 90 00

WAGE RATES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 NOTE

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 00 90 00

WAGE RATES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 NOTE

Wage rates provided by Contracting Division.

A copy of the wage rate shall be displayed at a highly visible location on the dredge at all times for the duration of the project.

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SECTION 00 90 01

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 ATTACHMENTS

3.1.1 Attachment A New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Channel Reference Map

3.1.2 Attachment B Sample Daily Construction Quality Control Report

3.1.3 Attachment C Project Sign and Safety Sign

3.1.4 Attachment D Title 33 Oil and Hazardous Material Operations

3.1.5 Attachment E Guideline for Preparing the Accident Prevention

Plan

3.1.6 Attachment F Daily Reports for Dredging

3.1.7 Attachment G USACE Transportation and Placement Log

3.1.8 Attachment H Daily Site Safety and Health Inspection Log

3.1.9 Attachment I Daily Whale, Turtle and Sturgeon Report Logs

3.1.10 Attachment J New York Harbor Sandy Hook Federal Navigation

Channel 2017 Grain Size Analysis - See attachments to this solicitation on beta.SAM.GOV for complete Sampling and Testing Results Package

3.1.11 Attachment K EXAMPLE Submittal Register

3.1.12 Attachment L XYZ Data of 2023 Plans & Specifications Survey -

See attachments to this solicitation on beta.SAM.GOV for complete set of XYZ Data.

3.1.13 Attachment M Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company (Transco)

- Lower New York Bay Lateral Documentation

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LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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1.1 SUBMITTALS

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3.1 ATTACHMENTS

The following attachments have been provided for reference to the bidder for use in performing the contract requirements.

3.1.1 Attachment A New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Channel Reference Map

3.1.2 Attachment B Sample Daily Construction Quality Control Report

3.1.3 Attachment C Project Sign and Safety Sign

3.1.4 Attachment D Title 33 Oil and Hazardous Material Operations

3.1.5 Attachment E Guideline for Preparing the Accident Prevention Plan

3.1.6 Attachment F Daily Reports for Dredging

3.1.7 Attachment G USACE Transportation and Placement Log

3.1.8 Attachment H Daily Site Safety and Health Inspection Log

3.1.9 Attachment I Daily Whale, Turtle and Sturgeon Report Logs

3.1.10 Attachment J New York Harbor Sandy Hook Federal Navigation Channel 2017 Grain Size Analysis - See attachments to this solicitation on beta.SAM.GOV for complete Sampling and Testing Results Package

3.1.11 Attachment K EXAMPLE Submittal Register

3.1.12 Attachment L XYZ Data of 2023 Plans & Specifications Survey - See attachments to this solicitation on beta.SAM.GOV for complete set of XYZ Data.

3.1.13 Attachment M Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company (Transco) - Lower New York Bay Lateral Documentation

Related documentation from the installation of the Transco Gas Pipe Line - Lower New York Bay Lateral are made available to bidders as attachments to this solicitation [for information only]:

DOCUMENT 00 90 01 Page 2

a. Map of Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company - Lower New York Bay Lateral

b. Department of the Army Permit No. 7447 (1967-06280)

DOCUMENT 00 90 01 Page 3

Dredging Area

Placement Area

SECTION 00 90 01 ATTACHMENT A

NEW YORK HARBOR, SANDY HOOK CHANNEL, NJ

FEDERAL NAVIGATION PROJECT

REFERENCE MAP

Introduction: Construction Project Signs EP 310-1-6a 01 Jun 06

16-1

The use of signs to identify Corps managed or supervised design, construc-tion, and rehabilitation projects - both for military and civil works - is an important part of efforts to keep the public informed of Corps work. For this purpose, a construction project sign package has been adopted. This package consists of two signs: one for project identification and the other to show on-the-job safety performance of the contractor.

These two signs are to be displayed side by side and mounted for reading by passing viewers. Exact placement location will be designated by the contracting officer’s representative.

The panel sizes and graphic formats have been standardized for visual consistency throughout all Corps operations.

Panels are fabricated using HDO plywood or aluminum with dimensional lumber uprights and bracing. The sign faces are nonreflective vinyl.

All legends are to be die-cut or computer-cut in the sizes and typefaces specified and applied to the white panel back-ground following the graphic formats shown on pages 16-2 and 16-3. The Communication Red panel on the left side of the construction project sign with Corps Signature (reverse version) is screen-printed onto the white back-ground.

A display of these two signs is shown on the following two pages. Mounting and fabrication details are provided on page 16-4.

Special applications or situations not covered in these guidelines should be referred to the district Sign Program Manager.

Attachment C - Page 1 of 4

Construction Project Identification Sign

16-2

EP 310-1-6a 01 Jun 06 with the full Corps Signature (reverse version) is to be screen-printed Commu-nication Red on the white background The designation of a sponsor in the area indicated is optional with Military or Civil Works construction signs. Signs may list one sponsoring entity. If agreement on a sponsor designation cannot be achieved, the area should be left blank.

This sign is to be placed with the Safety Performance sign shown on the following page. Mounting and fabrication details are provided on page 16-4.

Special applications or situations not covered in these guidelines should be referred to the district Sign Program Manager.

Below are two samples of the Construc-tion Project Identification sign showing how this panel is adaptable for use to identify either military (top) or civil works projects (bottom). The graphic format for this 4’x 6' sign panel follows the legend guidelines and layout as specified below.

The large 4’x 4' section of the panel on the right is to be white with black legend.

The 2’x 4' section of the sign on the left

Legend Group 1: One- to two-line description of Corps relationship to project.

Color: White Typeface: 1.25" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 19”

Legend Group 2: New York District (optional). Placed below 10.5” reverse Signature (6” Castle).

Color: White Typeface: 1.25" Helvetica Regular

Legend Group 2a: One- to three-line identifica-tion of Military or Civil Works sponsor (optional). Place below Corps Signature to cross-align with Group 5a-b.

Color: White Typeface: 1.25" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 19"

Legend Group 3: One- to three-line project title legend describes the work being done under this contract.

Color: Black Typeface: 3" Helvetica Bold Maximum line length: 42"

Legend Group 4: One- to two-line identification of project or facility (civil works) or name of sponsoring department (military).

Color: Black Typeface: 1.5" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 42"

Cross-align the first line of Legend Group 4 with the first line of the Corps Signature (US Army Corps) as shown.

Legend Groups 5a-b: One- to five-line identification of prime contractors including:

type (architect, general contractor, etc.), corporate or firm name, city, state. Use of Legend Group 5 is optional.

Color: Black Typeface: 1.25" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 21"

All typography is flush left and rag right, upper and lower case with initial capitals only as shown. Letter- and word-spacing to follow Corps standards as specified in Appendix D.

Sign Legend Panel Post Specification Mounting Color Type Size (A) Size Size Code Height Bkg/Lgd

CID-01 various 4’x6’ 4”x4” HDO-3 48” WH-RD/BK

4.5” 2”

6.25”

10.5”

2.5”

3” 3” 42” 3”

6”

4.5”

4.5”

6”

2.25”

9.5”

1.875” 1.875” 1.875” 1.875”

7.75”

3” 21” 1” 21” 2”

Attachment C - Page 2 of 4

Safety Performance Sign EP 310-1-6a

16-3

Each contractor’s safety record is to be posted on Corps managed or supervised construction projects and mounted with the Construction Project Identification sign specified on page 16-2.

The graphic format, color, size and type-faces used on the sign are to be repro-duced exactly as specified below. The title with First Aid logo in the top section of the sign, and the performance record captions are standard for all signs of this type. Legend groups 2 and 3 below identify the project and the contractor and are to be placed on the sign as shown.

Safety record numbers are mounted on individual metal plates and are screw-mounted to the background to allow for daily revisions to posted safety perfor-mance record.

Special applications or situations not covered in these guidelines should be referred to the district Sign Program Manager.

Legend Group 1: Standard two-line title “Safety is a Job Requirement” with 8” (outside diameter) Safety Green first aid logo.

Color: To match Pantone system 347 Typeface: 3" Helvetica Bold Color: Black

Legend Group 2: One- to two-line project title legend describes the work being done under this contract and name of host project.

Color: Black Typeface: 1.5" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 42"

Legend Group 3: One- to two-line identifica-tion: name of prime contractor and city, state address. Color: Black Typeface: 1.5" Helvetica Regular Maximum line length: 42"

Legend Group 4: Standard safety record captions as shown.

Color: Black Typeface: 1.25” Helvetica Regular

Replaceable numbers are to be mounted on white .060 aluminum plates and screw-mounted to background.

Color: Black Typeface: 3" Helvetica Regular Plate size: 2.5" x 4.5"

All typography is flush left and rag right, upper and lower case with initial capitals only as shown. Letter- and word-spacing to follow Corps standards as specified in Appendix D.

3” 33.030” eq. 8” eq.

6”

4.5”

10.5”

2.25” 3”

2.25” 3”

4.875”

4.875”

6.75”

4.875” .75” 4.875”

4.5”

3”

3” 42” 3”

2.25” 2.25” 2.25” 2.25”

.75”

3”

.75”

Sign Legend Panel Post Specification Mounting Color Type Size (A) Size Size Code Height Bkg/Lgd

CID-02 various 4’x4’ 4”x4” HDO-3 48” WH/BK-SG

Attachment C - Page 3 of 4

Fabrication and Mounting GuidelinesEP 310-1-6a

16-4

All Construction Project Identification signs and Safety Performance signs are to be fabricated and installed as de-scribed below. The signs are to be erected at a location designated by the contracting officer representative and shall conform to the size, format, and typographic standards shown on pages16-2 and 16-3. Detailed specifica-tions for HDO plywood panel preparation are provided in Appendix B.

Shown below the mounting diagram is a panel layout grid with spaces provided for project information. Photocopy this page and use as a worksheet when preparing sign legend orders.

For additional information on the proper method to prepare sign panel graphics, contact the district Sign Program Manager.

The sign panels are to be fabricated from .75" High Density Overlay Plywood. Panel preparation to follow HDO specifications provided in Appendix B.

Sign graphics to be prepared on a white nonreflective vinyl film with positionable adhesive backing.

All graphics except for the Communication Red background with Corps Signature on the project sign are to be die-cut or computer-cut nonreflective vinyl, prespaced legends prepared in the sizes and typefaces specified and applied to the background panel following the graphic formats shown on pages 16-2 and 16-3.

The 2’x 4’ Communication Red panel (to match Pantone system 032) with full Corps Signa-ture (reverse version) is to be screen-printed on the white background. Identification of the district or division may be applied under the signature with white cut vinyl letters prepared to Corps standards.

Drill and insert six (6) .375" T-nuts from the front face of the HDO sign panel. Position holes as shown. Flange of T-nut to be flush with sign face.

Apply graphic panel to prepared HDO plywood panel following manufacturers’ instructions.

Sign uprights to be structural grade 4" x 4" treated Douglas Fir or Southern Yellow Pine, No.1 or better. Post to be 12' long. Drill six (6) .375" mounting holes in uprights to align with T-nuts in sign panel. Countersink (.5") back of hole to accept socket head cap screw (4" x .375").

Assemble sign panel and uprights. Imbed assembled sign panel and uprights in 4' hole.

Local soil conditions and/or wind loading may require bolting additional 2" x 4" struts on inside face of uprights to reinforce installation as shown.

48”

48”

18”

Construction Project Identification Sign Legend Group 1: Corps Relationship 1.

2.

Legend Group 2: Division/District Name 1.

2.

Legend Group 3: Project Title 1.

2.

3.

Legend Group 4: Facility Name 1.

2.

Legend Group 5: Contractor/A&E 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Safety Performance Sign Legend Group 2: Project Title 1.

2.

Legend Group 3: Contractor/A&E 1.

2.

Legend Group 2a: Military/Civil Works Sponsor 1.

2.

Legend Group 5b: Contractor/A&E 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATES AND NPS SPECIAL USE PERMIT

PART 1 GENERAL

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

3.1.1 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATE(S)

3.1.2 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE SPECIAL USE PERMIT

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3.1 DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following attachments have been provided for reference to the bidder for use in performing the contract requirements.

3.1.1 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATE(S)

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Water Quality Certificate for the maintenance dredging cycle of the New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Channel, NJ Federal Navigation Project is enclosed.

The contractor must comply with all conditions of the NJDEP Water Quality Certificate(s).

A copy of NJDEP Water Quality Certificate shall be displayed at a highly visible location on the dredge at all times for the duration of the project.

3.1.2 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE SPECIAL USE PERMIT

The National Park Service Special Use Permit for the previous maintenance dredging cycle of Sandy Hook Channel is enclosed. A National Park Service Special Use Permit for this dredging cycle will be provided to the contractor prior to construction.

The contractor must comply with all conditions of the National Park Service Special Use Permit.

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June 1, 2023

Michael J. Oseback Chief, Operations Support Branch

US Army Corps of Engineers

Jacob K Javits Federal Building

26 Federal Plaza

New York, New York 10278-0090

RE: DLRP File and Activity No.: 0000-01-1008.2 CDT230001

Applicant: US Department of Army Corps of Engineers

Project Description: Maintenance Dredging of NY Harbor, Sandy Hook

Navigation Channel with Placement at the Sea Bright Offshore Borrow Area

Dear Mr. Oseback:

This letter is forwarded in response to your request, received March 31, 2023, for a Federal Consistency

(FC), as required by Section 307 of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act (16 USC 1451 et seq.) and

Water Quality Certification (WQC) as required by Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act (33 USC

1251 et seq.

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) has proposed this project which involves maintenance dredging of critical shoals in a portion of the New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Federal

Navigation Channel adjacent to the northern tip of Sandy Hook as detailed in the below noted plans to a depth of -35 feet below mean low water (MLW) plus two foot over dredge. The volume of material to be removed within this contract area is approximately 200,000 Cubic Yards (CY) which shall be placed at the Sea Bright Offshore Borrow Area (SBOBA) for future use as material for beach replenishment (not authorized under this action). The ACOE states that the dredged material may also be placed at an upland placement site. If material is to be placed at an upland site, an additional consult and authorizations shall be required from the NJDEP Division of Land Resource Protection (DLRP or Department).

The Rules on Coastal Zone Management (N.J.A.C. 7:7) constitute New Jersey’s enforceable policies under its federally approved Coastal Zone Management Program. The Sandy Hook Federal Channel

Maintenance Dredging project has been reviewed under the following Rules on Coastal Zone

Management: Finfish Migratory Pathways (7:7-9.5), Navigation Channels (7:7-9.7), Submerged

Infrastructure Routes (7:7-9.12), Maintenance Dredging (7:7-12.6), Dredged Material Disposal (7:7-

12.9), Marine Fish and Fisheries (7:7-16.2) and Water Quality (7:7-16.3).

Based on the summary of details presented in the above noted request for a contract specific FC/WQC, the Department has determined that the mechanical dredging of critical shoals in a portion of the Sandy

Hook Federal Navigation Channel (as shown on the below noted plans) is consistent with the Rules on

Coastal Zone Management and New Jersey’s federally approved Coastal Management Program.

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PHILIP D. MURPHY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SHAWN M. LATOURETTE

Governor Commissioner

SHEILA Y. OLIVER

Lt. Governor

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Watershed & Land Management Program

Mail Code 501-02A

P.O. Box 420

Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420 www.nj.gov/dep/landuse

Plans:

“NEW YORK HARBOR SANDY HOOK CHANNEL BEFORE DREDGE SURVEY”, Drawing

Number VH-102, dated October 11, 2022.

DLRP has also reviewed this Contract for potential water quality impacts. Provided that the following conditions are met, the Department has determined that this project is not likely to cause a violation of

New Jersey’s Surface Water Quality Standards (N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.1 et seq.). Therefore, this determination includes the State’s Water Quality Certification pursuant to Section 401 of the federal Water Pollution

Control Act (33 USC 1251 et seq.) subject to the following conditions:

1. Dredged material shall be placed deliberately in the barge in order to prevent spillage of material overboard.

2. All in-water work is prohibited from March 1 through June 30 to protect spawning and migrating anadromous fish.

3. The contractor shall immediately inform DLRP of any unanticipated adverse effects on the environment not described in the application or in the conditions of this permit.

4. All necessary local, Federal, and other State approvals must be obtained by the applicant prior to the commencement of the herein-permitted activities.

5. The following depuration plants shall be notified via certified mail 30 days prior to dredging north of the Shrewsbury Bridge (Route 520):

• JT White Shellfish Plant, 76 5th Street, Highlands, NJ 07732

• Clean Water Clam Company, 140 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright, NJ 07760

6. The gunwales of the dredge scows shall not be rinsed or hosed during dredging except to the extent necessary to ensure the safety of workers maneuvering on the dredge scow.

7. The ACOE shall notify the DLRP in writing at least 60 days prior to removing material from the

SBOBA for beach replenishment, and additional authorizations may be required from DLRP for removal/placement of the material. Notification shall include the following:

• Hydrographic survey showing the area and volume of material to be removed; and

• Plan showing location of material placement.

8. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: At the completion of this contract, the ACOE shall submit the following information to the Department. This information shall be submitted within six months of contract completion.

• Start and finish date of contract; and

• Post-dredge hydrographic survey.

9. All reports/forms that are required to be submitted to the Department shall be submitted to the following address:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Land Resource Protection

Office of Dredging and Sediment Technology

P.O. Box 420, Mail Code #501-02A

Trenton, NJ 08625-0420

Attention: Jeffrey Thein

Should you have any questions regarding this determination and certification, please do not hesitate to contact Jeff Thein at Jeff.Thein @dep.nj.gov.

Sincerely, Colleen Keller, Assistant Director

Division of Land Resource Protection

NPS Form 10-114 (Rev. 8/2021) National Park Service

SPECIAL USE PERMIT

Gateway National Recreation

Sandy Hook Unit Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Grounds

National Historic Landmark 26 Hudson Road, Highlands, NJ 07732

732-872-5862

Park alpha code: 1770

Permit # 2256

Type of use:

☒ Special event ☐ filming or still photography ☐ Demonstration, sale or distribution of printed matter, etc.

☐ Agricultural or grazing ☐Other:

NEPA compliance:

☒Categorically excluded

☐EA/FONSI

☐EIS

☒PEPC # 86861

☐Other

Authorizing legislation or other authority:

☒54 U.S.C. § 100101 ☒54 U.S.C. § 100751(a) ☒54 U.S.C. § 103104 ☐54 U.S.C. § 100905 (still photography) ☐Other authority:

☐Park-specific legislation:

The Permittee is authorized to use the following described lands or facilities in Gateway National Recreation Area- Sandy Hook Unit: Sandy Hook North Tip “False Tip” as depicted in the map attached hereto (Attachment C).

The Permittee may use those lands or facilities only for the following purpose:

Dredging related activates described as follows: U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) and contractors, Norfolk Dredging Company (contracted security company) will be maintenance dredging the Sandy Hook Channel/Federal Navigation Channel from October 16, 2022 -December 16, 2022. The proposed project will maintenance dredge the channel of up to 150,000 cubic yards of sand and will place sand at predetermined locations off the coast of Sea Bright, NJ known as Sea Bright Offshore Borrow Area (SBOBA) and other locations beyond Department of the Interior properties. Norfolk Dredging Company will anchor a bucket dredge barge off the false tip and utilize three to four tug vessels to transport barges to and from dredge site, Sandy Hook Bay and SBOBA.

To ensure safety an area 50 yards from the dredge location will be closed to access of visitors. Please see attached map.

Permittee is responsible for monitoring all contractors and sub-contractors in conjunction with this permit, any monitoring undertaken by NPS will result in additional cost recovery charges.

Permittee information Permittee name:

Randall Hintz

Company/Organization:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NY District

Street address:

26 Federal Plaza, RM 16-400

City:

New York

State:

New York

Country:

U.S.A.

Zip code:

10278

Mobile phone number:

646-265-7718

Fax number:

Email address:

Randall.G.Hintz@usace.army.mil

Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Grounds

National Historic Landmark

Permittee and its representatives are responsible for the following:

Installation and removal of Fencing or fencing enclosures provided at Permittee’s cost and expense as follows:

• To ensure security of the work area for safety purposes, the Permittee will install two temporary construction fence lines.

- The first must be 50 yards from the southern boundary of Sandy Hook Navigation Channel Floor to prevent anyone from approaching work area.

- The second temporary construction fence will be a perimeter fence 50 yards further south to warn and prevent access and will create a buffer zone between the two fences.

This is required to provide an adequate buffer area and to allow for compliance with Permit conditions.

- Fencing will run east to west from the low tide line. Please see attached map. (Attachment C)

• Permittee is required to install fences in a manner that allows maximum access for fishermen, but which provides safe clearance of dredging and related areas.

Installation and removal of signs provided at Permittee’s cost and expense as follows:

• Signs must be posted at each trail entrance at M lot, J lot, and I lot. Signs must contain the following warning: “False Tip Closure Ahead, Do not enter Unsafe Areas”.

• Additional signs containing the following warning: “Do Not Enter- Unsafe Areas” must be posted in areas designated by the

NPS.

• Signs and posting locations must be approved by NPS.

At the end of the permit all fencing and signage will be removed by Permittee or/and representatives.

Managing Security - Permittee has represented to NPS that it has contracted for independent security services. Permittee is required to implement the following:

• 24-hour coverage monitoring closed or restricted areas from on board the vessels utilized by Permittee in connection with the authorized activities. The USACE on-board representative is responsible for ensuring that any person entering such areas will told to exit the closed area via the PA system on board the vessel. If violators do not comply, security is required to contact NPS LE Rangers via NPS dispatch.

• 24-hour coverage of M lot and J lot entrance

• Informing all visitors accessing the above identified trails of closures in effect.

• Providing all visitors accessing the above identified trails with maps showing the areas closed or otherwise restricted.

• Tallying all persons entering and returning from those trails on tally sheet provided (see Attachment B) and providing those tally sheets from the day before to park personnel (please call 732.872.5862) at 8 am for each day the permitted activities are underway.

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• In addition:

o Security personnel are prohibited from driving on the beach at all times.

o Security personnel must provide shift schedules containing staff names and contact information to Park identified personnel at the beginning of each week.

o Security personnel are required to call NPS Dispatch at 718.354.4700 upon arrival and departure of all shifts.

o Security personnel must arrange to have the same number of staff on duty regardless of lunch or other breaks. In the event security personnel are unable to do so, they must notify NPS Dispatch of departure. In the event NPS determines the security provided is not adequate for the protection of park resources, NPS will require U.S. Park Rangers to monitor the fencing, closures, access, and related conditions and Permittee will be required to pay all costs associated with this monitoring.

Access and Restricted Areas. Except as noted herein, driving onto the trails or beaches is prohibited absent prior approval from NPS.

• Permittee is prohibited from entering dune areas or birding nesting areas.

• Driving onto Fisherman's trail and beach is authorized only when signage or fencing must be moved or replaced and under the following conditions:

o Permittee is required to notify NPS ahead of time.

o Permittee is required to utilize a 4x4 vehicle.

o Permittee must follow the path identified by NPS.

o Access to the beach is only permitted at low tide.

Safety, Enforcement, and Resource Protection. Permittee is obligated to pay for all costs retaining to Safety, Enforcement, and Resource Protection. NPS agrees to provide the below identified services at the Permittee’s cost and expense. The cost of such services is identified in Attachment A and are based on costs incurred in connection with identical activities previously undertaken by Permittee which required additional safety, enforcement and resource protection; additional man hours and corresponding staff. Permittee will also be required to pay for any additional costs incurred by NPS pertaining to Safety, Enforcement and Resource Protection.

• Safety efforts may include but are not limited to providing any emergency services necessary, risk incident management, search and rescue missions, off-road 4x4 vehicle operations necessary to access remote areas of the Park;

• Enforcement may include but is not limited to efforts to target prevent, curtail, or mitigate any degradation, deterioration, or destruction of park resources. Enforcement efforts are required to co-opt illegal and unsafe activities by ensuring compliance with park regulations. Enforcement efforts may also require cooperation or coordination with other agencies and enforcement officials. USACE and/or representatives are not deputized by the Law Enforcement Division and therefore should not be engaging in any law enforcement contacts or actions.

• Resource Protection may include but is not limited to efforts to prevent negative environmental impacts. Resource protection requires identification of park resource problems especially in areas vulnerable to depredation or mismanagement.

Future Considerations for Dredging Activities. Permittee is required to consult with and coordinate with NPS not less than six months prior to any request for related, similar, or additional authorizations. Subsequent requests for authorization to conduct such activities may require the following:

• A legal authorization other than a Special Use Permit

• A provision in the authorizing legal instrument that NPS (rather than a contractor selected by Permittee) provide related/required security.

In order to ensure such projects are managed to the satisfaction of NPS and to adequately plan for protections necessary to both Permittee and NPS, Permittee’s failure to consult with and coordinate with NPS going forward may result in NPS inability to issue any corresponding legal authorization. Such determinations will survive the term of this authorization and will remain at NPS discretion.

Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Grounds

National Historic Landmark

This permit begins at 12am on October 6, 2022, and expires at 11:59pm on December 16, 2022

Application fee Received Not Required x Amount $ Performance bond Received Not Required x Amount $ Liability insurance Received x Not Required Amount $ self-insured Cost recovery Received x Not Required Amount $ Location fee Received Required Amount $ Other authorized fee Received Required Amount $

Issuance of the permit is subject to the below-listed general and park-specific terms and conditions. The undersigned hereby accepts this permit subject to those terms and conditions and agrees to be bound by them.

Permittee signature Title: Date:

Authorizing NPS official Title: Date:

Authorizing NPS official (additional, if required) Title: Date:

General Terms and Conditions

1. The Permittee must perform the work or conduct the activities authorized by this permit in accordance with the permit’s terms and conditions and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, or local law, including the regulations in 36 C.F.R. chapter I; the regulations in 43 C.F.R. part 5; and all applicable workplace-safety and public-health orders, rules, and requirements. If the Permittee fails to do so, then the Superintendent of Gateway National Recreation Area-Sandy Hook Unit (Superintendent) may immediately suspend or revoke this permit without notice.

2. The Superintendent may immediately suspend or revoke this permit without notice if destruction of, loss of, or injury to any park property or resource has occurred, is occurring, or appears imminent. In accordance with the System Unit Resource Protection Act, 54 U.S.C. §§ 100721-100725, any person that destroys, causes the loss of, or injures any park system unit resource will be liable to the United States for response costs and damages resulting from the destruction, loss, or injury.

A pre-construction meeting is required 1 week prior to any activities listed above. USACE, NPS and USACE contractor are required to be present. Please contact the Operations Division at 732.872.5862 to schedule.

Chief, Operations Division 5 October 2022 For and on behalf of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Unit Manager 10/6/2022

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National Historic Landmark

3. The Superintendent may revoke this permit at any time after providing 24 hours’ written notice to the Permittee setting forth the reasons for the revocation.

4. If this permit is revoked for any reason or upon its expiration, the Permittee must repair all damage to park property or resources in accordance with the Superintendent’s direction and must restore the Permitted Area to its original, pre-permit condition.

5. The Permittee must obtain all federal, state, or local permits, licenses, inspections, or other reviews or approvals legally required to perform the permitted work or conduct the permitted activities.

6. This permit does not grant the Permittee exclusive use of the Permitted Area. Unless the Superintendent restricts public access to or closes the Permitted Area in accordance with 36 C.F.R. § 1.5, the Permitted Area will remain open to the public to the same extent that it is open to the public during regular park visiting hours, and the permitted work or activities may not unduly interfere with the public’s use and enjoyment of the Permitted Area.

7. This permit may not be transferred or assigned to another party without the Superintendent’s prior written approval.

8. The Permittee waives all demands, claims, and causes of action against the United States and its officers, employees, agents, and representatives, and releases the United States and its officers, employees, agents, and representatives from all liability, arising out of or resulting from the permitted work or activities. The National Park Service issues this permit upon the express condition that the United States and its officers, employees, agents, and representatives will be free from all liability of any sort whatsoever arising out of or resulting from the permitted work or activities. Accordingly, the Permittee hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and save and hold harmless the United States and its officers, employees, agents, and representatives from and against all liability of any sort whatsoever arising out of or resulting from the permitted work or activities.

9. If the Superintendent requires liability insurance as a condition of issuing this permit, then the Permittee must obtain general liability insurance against claims occasioned by the acts or omissions of the Permittee and its officers, employees, agents, representatives, and contractors while performing the work or conducting the activities authorized by this permit. The policy must be in the amount of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate;

must be issued by a company licensed to do business and in good standing in New Jersey; and must name the United States of America as an additional insured. The Permittee must provide the Superintendent with a Certificate of Insurance with the proper endorsements before the permit’s effective date.

10. If the Superintendent requires a bond as a condition of issuing this permit, then the Permittee must deposit with the Park, before the effective date of this permit, a bond in the amount of half of the cost recovery from a bonding company licensed to do business and in good standing in New Jersey or in the form of cash or cash equivalent, to guarantee that all financial obligations to the Park will be satisfied.

11. As authorized by 54 U.S.C. § 103104 or 54 U.S.C. § 100905 and in accordance with other applicable law and policy, the National Park Service will recover all costs of providing necessary services associated with this permit, including the costs of administering the permit and monitoring the permitted work or activities. The National Park Service may bill the Permittee for either actual costs or estimated costs. Payment is due at the time of billing. If the National Park Service bills the Permittee for estimated costs, and actual costs exceed the estimated amounts, then the National Park Service will bill the Permittee for the excess. If the National Park Service bills the Permittee for estimated costs, and actual costs are less than the estimated amounts, then the National Park Service will refund the difference to the Permittee after the permitted work or activities have concluded and the permit has expired or been terminated. Under no circumstances will the National Park Service be liable for interest on any refunded amount.

12. The Permittee designates Randall Hintz; 917.790.8400 as the on-site person responsible for adherence to the permit’s terms and conditions. The on-site person must have full authority to make all decisions about the

Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Grounds

National Historic Landmark permitted work or activities; must be reachable at all times; and is responsible for all persons or entities performing the permitted work or activities, including the Permittee’s contractors and subcontractors.

13. Nothing in this permit binds the National Park Service to expend in any one fiscal year any sum in excess of appropriations made by Congress or allocated by the National Park Service for the purpose of this permit, or to involve the National Park Service in any contract or other obligation for the further expenditure of money in excess of such appropriations or allocations.

14. If any provision of this permit is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this permit will not be affected and may be enforced to the full extent authorized by applicable law.

15. Use of the National Park Service Arrowhead Symbol is governed by 36 C.F.R. part 11. The Arrowhead Symbol is the official emblem and a registered trademark of the National Park Service. The National Park Service must authorize any use of the Arrowhead Symbol, including incidental use. Using the Arrowhead Symbol for advertising, promotional, or other commercial purposes is prohibited. Unauthorized use of the Arrowhead Symbol may subject an individual to criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C. § 701.

16. Approval of the special use permit does not constitute and should not be construed as a Government endorsement of the permittee's views, activities, products, goods, services, or enterprise. The permittee shall not refer to special use permits awarded by the National Park Service for commercial purposes, in advertising, or in a manner which states or implies that, by issuing the special use permit, the views, activities, products, goods, services, or enterprises undertaken pursuant to this permit are approved of or endorsed by the Government.

17. Credit Lines may be approved through additional terms and conditions.

18. Federal regulations prohibit any person from knowingly giving false information on an application for a permit and from knowingly giving a false report for the purpose of misleading a government employee or agent in the conduct of official duties. 36 C.F.R. §§ 2.32(a)(3) and 2.32(a)(4). Any violation of those regulations will result in this permit’s immediate revocation.

19. All individuals participating in the permitted event or activity must wear masks in accordance with the current mask-wearing requirements in the Superintendent's compendium, which is available on the park's website or from the Superintendent's office.

Park-specific Terms and Conditions

20. Agents of the Permittee, including any contractors providing services to the Permittee in connection with the activity authorized under this permit, shall carry general liability insurance against claims occasioned by the action or omissions of the Permittee’s agents, or its agent’s employees in carrying out the activities and operations authorized by this Permit. Agents of the Permittee, including any contractors providing services to the Permittee, shall provide the Superintendent with a Certificate of Insurance with the proper endorsements as identified herein.