W912ES23B0012 0001 - Amendment 0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to make changes to the Plans and Specif ications, update the Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determinations, update the Bid Schedule, and extend the bid submittal date.

All other solicitation terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 12-Jan-2024

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(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912ES23B0012

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-Dec-2023

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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

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

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

12-Jan-2024

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE, ST PAUL

332 MINNESOTA STREET

SUITE E1500

ST PAUL MN 55101-1323

W912ES 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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W912ES23B0012

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

0001 - SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Plans Revisions to plan sheet CS502 from Volume 1 and Plan sheet 8, section 20 from Volume 2 are revised as noted per amendment 0001.

Submittal Register The following Submittals have been added to the required submittals following the revisions to the Project Specifications and should be added to the final Submittal Register:

Added:

- SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals TRM Installation Plan; G

(See Section 31 32 11 Turf Reinforcement Mat (TRM) revisions below) Revised

- Seeding Plan ; G revised to Turf Establishment Plan ; G

- Seed Test revised to Seed Test ; G

(See Section 32 92 19.01 13 Seeding revisions below)

Specifications The summary of changes can be found below broken out by each section. Revisions are shown in “bold”. Updated sections include:

- Section 01 14 00.00 13 Work Restrictions

- Section 01 22 00.00 13 Measurement and Payment

- Section 01 35 26 Government Safety Requirements

- Section 01 71 23.05 13 Contractor Surveys

- Section 01 78 02.00 10 Closeout Submittals

- Section 31 00 00.00 13 Earthwork

- Section 31 32 11 Turf Reinforcement Mat (TRM)

- Section 32 92 19.01 13 Seeding

Section 01 14 00.00 13 Work Restrictions The summary of changes for this section is as follows:

Revised Paragraph 3.2.1 On-Site Excavation

- Revised “Impervious fill may be sourced from the B2 Ditch, the Impervious Fill Source North, and the Impervious Fill Source South” to “Impervious fill may be sourced from the B2 Ditch, the existing Diversion Inlet Structure embankment, and the Impervious Fill Source South.”

Section 01 22 00.00 13 Measurement and Payment

Revised Paragraph 1.9.5.1 Payment

- Added “1-inch topsoil, seed and hydraulic mulch.”

Added Paragraph 1.8.10 Temporary Irrigation System

- “1.8.10.1 Payment - Payment will be made for furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor and for performing all operations necessary for temporary irrigation system.

Work includes design, installation, maintenance and removal.”

- “1.8.10.2 Unit of Measure – Unit of measure: job.”

Added Paragraph 1.8.11 Watering

- “1.8.11.1 Payment - Payment will be made for furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor and performing all operations necessary for watering for turf establishment as specified.”

- “1.8.11.2 Measurement - Watering will be paid on a job basis for all work related to this item.

- “1.8.11.3 Unit of Measure – Unit of measure: job”

Revised 1.9.5.1 Payment

- Added “, overlay with seed and hydraulic mulch” Revised 1.9.14.1 Payment

- Added “(excluding 1” topsoil re-spread on top of TRM)” Revised 1.9.5.1 Payment

- Added “(excluding 1” topsoil re-spread on top of TRM)”

- Removed ”watering”

Section 01 35 26 Government Safety Requirements

Update Reference EM 385-1-1 to the (2024) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

- In paragraph 1.2.1 Competent Person(CP), Appendix Q to “Chapter 1-2.c”

- In paragraph 1.2.4 Load Handling Equipment (LHE), Added “Chapter 16”

- In paragraph 1.6.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), Section 1 “Chapter 2”

- In paragraph 1.6.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), Section 01.A.17 “Chapter 2-

3”

- In paragraph 1.6.1.2 Competent Qualifications, Appendix Q to “Chapter 1-2.c”

- In Paragraph 1.6.1.4 Crane Operators/Riggers, Section 15.B to “Chapter 15-3”

- In Paragraph 1.6.1.4 Crane Operators/Riggers, Section 16.B to “Chapter 16-3”

- In Paragraph 1.7 Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Appendix A to “Chapter 2-7.b”

- In Paragraph 1.7.2 Plans, added “Chapter 2”

- In Paragraph 1.7.2.1 Standard Lift Plan (SLP), Section 16.A.03 to “Chapter 16-7.b”

- In Paragraph 1.7.2.1 Standard Lift Plan (SLP), Form 16.2 to “Form 6203”

- In Paragraph 1.7.2.2 Critical Lift Plan – Crane or Load Handling Equipment, Section16.H.01 to “Chapter 16-7.d”

- In Paragraph 1.7.2.2 Critical Lift Plan – Crane or Load Handling Equipment, Form 16.3 to

“Form 6213”

- In Paragraph 1.7.2.2.1 Critical Lift Plan Planning and Schedule, Section 16.F.03 to

“Chapter 16-8.u”

- In Paragraph 1.7.2.2.2 Lift of Personnel, Section 16.H.02 to “Chapter 16-7.d”

- In Paragraph 1.7.2.2.1 Lift of Personnel, Section 16.T to “Chapter 16-7.d”

- In Paragraph 1.7.2.4 Excavation Plan, Section 25.a to “Chapter 25”

- In Paragraph 1.8 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), Section 1 to “Chapter 1”

- In Paragraph 1.9.1 Safety Bulletin Board, Section 01.A.07 to “Chapter1-8.f”

- In Paragraph 1.12.1 Mishap Notification, Appendix Q to “Chapter 2-4.a”

- In Paragraph 1.12.3 LHE Inspection Reports, added “Chapter 16-5”

- In Paragraph 1.12.4 Certificate of Compliance and Pre-lift Plan/Checklist for LHE and

Rigging, added “Chapter 16-8.11”

- In Paragraph 1.12.4 Certificate of Compliance and Pre-lift Plan/Checklist for LHE and

Rigging, Section 16.3A.03 to “Chapter 16-7.b”

- In Paragraph 1.12.4 Certificate of Compliance and Pre-lift Plan/Checklist for LHE and

Rigging, Form 16 2 to “Form 6203”

- In Paragraph 1.13 Confined Space Entry Requirements, Section 34 to “Chapter 34”

- In Paragraph 1.13.1 Entry Procedures, Section 34 to “Chapter 34”

- In Paragraph 3.2.2 Load Handling Equipment (LHE), Section 16 to “Chapter 16”

- In Paragraph 3.2.2 Load Handling Equipment (LHE), Section 16.A.02 to “Chapter 16-8.ii”

- In Paragraph 3.2.2 Load Handling Equipment (LHE), Section 11 to “Chapter 11”

- In Paragraph 3.2.2 Load Handling Equipment (LHE), Section 16.D to “Chapter 16-5”

- In Paragraph 3.2.2 Load Handling Equipment (LHE), Section 16.F to “Chapter 16-8.u”

- In Paragraph 3.2.4 Based Mounted Drum Hoists, Section 16.B.05 to “Chapter 16-3”

- In Paragraph 3.2.4 Based Mounted Drum Hoists, Section 16.U and 16.T to “Chapter 16-

8.hh”

- In Paragraph 3.3 Excavation, added “Chapter 25-3”

Section 01 71 23.05 13 Contractor Surveys

Revised Paragraph 3.1.3.3.1 Project Elements and Features

- Revised “After construction, conduct an as-built survey of all project elements and features to accurately document the relationship between the design location and construction location.” to “Conduct an as-built survey of all project elements and features to accurately document the relationship between the design location and construction location and submit within 30 calendar days of the construction completion date as defined in Clause 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work.”

Section 01 78 02.00 10 Closeout Submittals

Revised Paragraph 1.4 Measurement and Payment

- Revised “All information, records, and drawings shall be submitted prior to the contract completion date and will become the property of the Government.” to “All information, records, and drawings shall be submitted prior to the construction completion date as defined in Clause 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work and will become the property of the Government.”

Section 31 00 00.00 13 Earthwork

Revise Paragraph 2.2.3 Impervious Fill

- Added “f. The material must be processed and blended at the borrow/stockpile location to construct a uniform embankment profile free of large clods (larger than maximum loose lift thickness) and varying characteristics (color changes, moisture content changes, and differences in constituent materials).”

- Revise “During subsurface investigations, the highest contact elevation located between the Brenna and Sherack formations in or nearby the project footprint, excluding the City of Fargo borrow site, occurred at EL 901.4NAVD 88. The contact elevation varies throughout the project and could occur at a higher elevation within the project footprint.” to “During subsurface investigations, the highest contact elevation located between the Brenna and Sherack formations in or nearby the project footprint, excluding the City of Fargo borrow site, occurred at EL 901.4 NAVD 88. The contact elevation varies throughout the project and could occur at a higher or lower elevation within the project footprint.”

Revise Paragraph 3.8 On-Site Excavation

- Revise “Obtain material meeting the requirements of Impervious Fill from the B2 Ditch, the Impervious Fill Source North, and the Impervious Fill Source South as needed for the construction of the Dam Embankment.” to “Obtain material meeting the requirements of Impervious Fill from the B2 Ditch, the existing Diversion Inlet Structure embankment to be removed, and the Impervious Fill Source South as needed for the construction of the Dam Embankment.”

Replace Paragraph 3.13.2 Placement with 3.13.2 Fill Processing, Blending, and Placement

- Replace “The use of scrapers for cut/fill placement is acceptable. However, direct haul of unprocessed in situ borrow from the fill source to fill placement area is prohibited.

Material used as dam or roadway embankment fill must be processed/blended prior to placement in the embankment to ensure uniformity across the lift and minimize potential variations and differing characteristics in material types. The surface of the lift to receive fill must be free of dry, crusty, or excessively wet material, ruts, laminations, or otherwise unsuitable material prior to placing a loose lift. Disc or harrow loose lifts prior to compaction. Disc or harrow throughout the entire loose thickness of the lift and at least 2 inches into the lift upon which it is placed to ensure proper bonding. The material placed as embankment fill must be uniform in nature and spread uniformly throughout the lift. Blending must be done either at the borrow source or stockpile location prior to placement onto the embankment. Break up any large clods (larger than maximum loose lift thickness) prior to compaction. Varying characteristics include color changes, moisture content changes, and differences in constituent materials.

Requirements to process the material will vary depending on the material type, moisture content, and excavation method. Processing methods must be included in the Plan of Operations and are subject to review by the Government.” With “Material used as embankment fill must be processed and/or blended prior to placement. This must be done either at the borrow source or stockpile location prior to placement into the embankment. Processing and blending prior to placement is to ensure uniformity across the lift and minimize potential variations and differing characteristics in material types within the embankment. Variations and differing characteristics can include color changes, moisture content changes, and differences in constituent materials. Processing and blending methods will vary depending on the material type, moisture content, equipment, and excavation methods. In situ moisture contents of borrow materials are variable as presented in the soil boring logs and can vary seasonally. Direct haul of unprocessed/unblended in situ material from the borrow source to the fill placement area is prohibited. Processing and blending methods must be included in the Earthwork Plan and are subject to review by the Government. The use of scrapers for cut/fill placement is acceptable. When placing, the surface of the lift to receive fill must be free of dry, crusty, or excessively wet material, ruts, laminations, or otherwise unsuitable material prior to placing a loose lift. The material placed as embankment fill must be uniform in nature and spread uniformly throughout the lift. Disc or harrow loose lifts prior to compaction. Disc or harrow throughout the entire loose thickness of the lift and at least 2 inches into the lift upon which it is placed to ensure proper bonding. Break up any large clods (larger than maximum loose lift thickness) prior to compaction.”

Section 31 32 11 Turf Reinforcement Mat (TRM)

Added to Paragraph 1.2 References

- “ASTM D657 – (2018) Standard Test Method for Measuring the Light Penetration of a Rolled Erosion Control Product”

Added to Paragraph 1.3 Submittals

- SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals TRM Installation Plan; G

The Contractor shall submit a detailed, TRM Installation Plan, for TRM Installation as required in accordance with paragraph “Installation of TRM".

The work plan shall include all equipment and methods for installing TRM. The plan shall also include, but not limited to, the following:

a. Detailed layout plan for pin locations, spacing along the slopes, and spacing within the anchor trenches.

b. Narrative shall include a time frame for placing TRM ahead of topsoil and seeding that will not allow for weed growth between operations.

c. A detailed layout plan of the TRM panels.

d. Method for placing mats and overlapping for the curved and straight sections of the dam embankment.

Revised Paragraph 2.1 TRM

- Replaced “The TRM shall be constructed of 100 percent coconut fiber matrix stitch bonded between a UV stabilized Polypropylene bottom net (weighing a min. 8 lb/1000

sf) and a UV stabilized Polypropylene crimped middle netting (weighing a min. 24 lb/1000 sf), overlaid with a UV stabilized Polypropylene top net (weighing a min. 8 lb/1000 sf). The middle netting shall form prominent closely spaced ridges across the entire width of the mat. The three nettings shall be stitched together on 1.5 inch centers with UV stabilized polypropylene thread to form a permanent three dimensional structure.” with “The TRM shall be constructed of a woven polypropylene erosion control matrix designed for steep slopes and vegetated waterways. The matrix shall be made of trilobal monofilament yarns woven into a consistent pattern of pyramid-like projections. It shall have a uniform structure without layers, composites, or loose stitching or glued netting.”

Replaced Table 2.1.1 Physical Properties

Revised Paragraph 2.2 Staples to 2.2 Securing Pins

- Revised “12" min. long non-biodegradable staples shall be used. 12" min. long steel T or U-shaped pins shall be used in the anchor trench.” to “8" long twist pins shall be used.

12" long twist pins shall be used in the anchor trench.”

Revise Paragraph 3.2 Surface Preparation

- Revised “The surface that the TRM is placed on shall be completed with topsoil in accordance with SECTION 31 00 00.00 13 EARTHWORK and seeded in accordance with SECTION 32 92 19.01 13 SEEDING, except no mulch is required where TRM is placed.” to “The surface that the TRM is placed on shall be completed with topsoil in accordance with SECTION 31 00 00.00 13 EARTHWORK and seeded in accordance with paragraph

3.4 SEEDING AND MULCHING.”

Revised Paragraph 3.3 Installation of TRM

- Replaced “TRM shall be installed directly on the seeded area in accordance with the plans and manufacturer's literature on shoreline installation.” with “TRM shall be installed in accordance with the plans and manufacturers' literature on shoreline installation. During TRM installation, the mat shall be installed directly on the seeded topsoil, securely held in place for continuous contact with the soil surface.”

- Replaced “If equipment must operate on the mat use only rubber tired type. No tracked equipment or sharp turns are allowed on the mat.” with “Place 1-inch topsoil and seed on completed TRM sections in accordance with paragraph 3.5 SEEDING AND MULCHING. Topsoil and Seeding shall not be installed until the TRM installation has been completed and approved by the Contracting Officer. The Government may consider portions complete and ready for topsoil and seeding prior to all TRM installation being completed. The Contractor is allowed to use either rubber tired or rubber tracked lightweight power equipment for placement of seed and topsoil on top of the TRM. The Contractor shall avoid sharp turns on installed material. Tracked heavy equipment will not be allowed on the TRM during or after installation. Heavy equipment is defined as creating a deformation in the surface greater than 1-inch.Keep equipment off TRM if soil is wet. If damage due to equipment use or erosion occurs, the Contractor shall repair or replace all damaged areas in accordance with paragraph 3.4 DAMAGED TRM AREAS.”

Added Paragraph 3.4 Damaged TRM Areas

- “In the event of damaged TRM resulting from installation operations, the Contracting Officer will determine if the damaged area will require replacement of the roll/panel of TRM that was placed, or if the damaged TRM can be repaired. Damaged TRM areas shall be repaired in accordance with the contract drawings. For any area of TRM required to be repaired, the Contractor shall submit a repair plan for approval by the Contracting Officer. The repair plan shall show the location of the damaged area, size of the damage/tear of the TRM, the placement of new TRM materials if required, and the layout of the pins for the damaged area to be repaired.”

Added Paragraph 3.5 Seeding and Mulching

- “Perform seeding in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and section 32 92

19.01 13 SEEDING. Place Zone 1 seed mix without forbs below the TRM prior to installation. Additional Zone 1 seed with forbs will be installed on top of the TRM with 1 inch of topsoil. Place hydro-mulch per section 32 92.19.01 SEEDING on top of the 1 inch of topsoil and seed to provide temporary erosion control until seed is established.

In lieu of topsoil, an engineered soil medium may be used and installed per manufacturer’s instructions and approval of the Contracting Officer.”

Section 32 92 19.01 13 Seeding

Added to Paragraph 1.1 References:

- MNDOT 2575 Establishing Vegetation and Controlling Erosion

- MNDOT 3882 Mulch

- MNDOT 3884 Hydraulic Erosion Control Products

Revised and added to Paragraph 1.2 Submittals

- Revised “Seeding Plan; G” to “Turf Establishment Plan; G”

- Added “At least 30 calendar days prior to initiating grass establishment, the

Contractor shall furnish a Turf Establishment Plan for review and approval. The Turf Establishment Plan shall describe procedures and specific equipment used for ground surface preparation, incorporating topsoil, seeding, mulching, watering, the type of rain gage, and a device or tool that will measure soil moisture to a depth of at least 3-inches.A temporary irrigation system shall be included with the Turf Establishment

Plan and it shall describe the method of application, the application rate, water source(s), drawing of the layout, and a list of equipment and material.”

- Revised “Seed Test” to “Seed Test; G”

Revised Paragraph 2.3 Mulch

- Revised “Only straw mulch will be used with permanent seed mix. Hydraulic mulch may be used in place of straw mulch for temporary cover crop or ground cover.” with “Straw mulch will be used with permanent seed mix in locations without TRM. Hydraulic mulch will be used on permanent seed mix with TRM. Hydraulic mulch may be used in place of straw mulch for temporary cover crop or ground cover.”

Revised Paragraph 2.3.2 Hydraulic Mulch

- Revised “Tracer dyes or pigments when provided with product to facilitate application and metering shall be water soluble, non-toxic, and non-leachable. Hydraulic mulch contains shredded wood paper fibers, natural fibers, or both containing no germination or growth inhibiting factors. Hydraulic mulch contains from 2.5 percent to 5.0 percent tackifier by weight premixed in the bag and contains moisture content no greater than 15 percent at the time of delivery. If washed on a No.20 sieve, at least 50 percent retained on the sieve, and functional for no greater than 3 months after application.”

with “Hydraulic mulch shall meet the requirements of MNDOT 3882, Type 4.”

Revised Paragraph “3.3.2 Drill Seeding” to “3.3.2 Standard Seeding”

Revised Paragraph 3.3.2 Standard Seeding

- Revised “Hydraulic mulch shall meet the requirements of MNDOT 3882, Type 4. types of seed to be planted and keep all seeds uniformly mixed during planting. The seeder shall contain a minimum of three seed boxes; a fine seed box, a box for large/fluffy seeds, and a box for cool season or grains. It shall be equipped with drop tubes and a packer assembly to compact the soil directly over the seed. All seeding shall be done at a right angle to surface drainage. Drill seeding shall be accomplished with approved equipment with drills set not more than 6 inches apart. Seed shall be uniformly drilled to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch at a rate specified for the mix Row markers shall be used with the drill seeder. The drilling equipment shall be maintain half full seed boxes during the seeding operations. When slopes exceed 1 vertical on 5 horizontal, baffle plates spaced not more than 6 inches apart shall be installed in the seed box.” with “Seed with a native seed drill uniformly at the adjusted bulk application rate of each mixture. Use a drill capable of accurately metering the types of seed planted and capable of maintaining a uniform mixture of seeds during drilling. Use a drill with disc furrow openers and a packer assembly to compact the soil directly over the drill row. Seed native mixes in rows spaced no greater than 8 inches apart. Place seeds to a final planting depth from 1/8 inch to 3/8 inch. Perform drill seeding at a right angle to surface drainage. A drop type seeder equipped with a separate seed box for the fluffy seed and a soil packer assembly may be used in lieu of a drill with disc openers. Use a cyclone or spinner type seeder on areas no greater than 1 acre or on areas inaccessible to other equipment, as approved by the contracting officer.”

Added to Paragraph 3.3.4 Broadcast Seeding

- “In areas inaccessible to drill seeding in areas less than 1 acre, seeding shall be accomplished….”

Added Paragraph 3.3.5 Hydraulic Seeding

- “In areas inaccessible to drill seeding or when seeding on top of TRM, Hydraulic seeding may be used. Use a hydro-seeder capable of continuous agitation action to uniformly distribute the seed at the adjusted bulk application rate of each mixture.

Add 50 pounds of Hydraulic Mulch as a tracer for each 500 gallons of water in the hydro-seeder tank. Use flood type nozzles and manufacture’s recommended water volume. Once the seed has been added to the tank mixture a one hour time limit is set for spreading the mixture on the soil. Once the one hour is passed the excess mixture must be discarded. Perform hydro-seeding separate from placing hydro-mulch.”

Revised Paragraph 3.3.7 Applying Hydraulic Mulch

- Revised “Apply hydraulic mulch with hydraulic spray equipment in a water-slurry mixture. The dry material targeted application rate is 2500 lb. per acre. Use the water to bale ratio as recommended by the manufacturer. Increase the application rate and percent tackifier to roughened soils for complete coverage. The Contracting Officer may inspect the tank loading and spray application to verify that the applied materials meet the manufacturer recommendations and the soil is 100 percent covered.” with “In TRM seeded areas, apply MNDOT Hydraulic Mulch Type 4 as a dual operation with the straw mulch blown on the soil surface at 1 1/2 tons per acre and immediately over-spray with stabilized fiber matrix per MNDOT 3884, “Hydraulic Erosion Control Products,” at 750 pounds per acre. The Contracting Officer may inspect the tank loading and spray application to verify that the applied materials meet the manufacturer recommendations and the soil is 100 percent covered.”

Removed Paragraph 3.3.7 Initial Watering

Added Paragraph 3.5.1 Watering During Turf Establishment Period

- “Watering shall be started immediately after completing the seeding of an area or if using hydro-seed, watering shall commence 2 days after the first hydro-seeding unless a rainfall event had occurred within 2 days of the hydro-seed application. The site shall be watered as necessary to supplement natural rainfall. Sufficient natural rainfall will be measured with project rain gage data and is defined as a 1/3 inch or greater rainfall event. The rain gauge shall be spaced no further than 5000 feet apart and placed at the center of the 5,000 feet reach. It is estimated that 10,000 gal/acre is equivalent to 1/3 inch of water for each watering event. After this initial watering operation, the contractor shall manage the watering operation to ensure the seeded areas receive adequate water for a period of 45 days either via precipitation or watering operations. The application of water shall sufficiently moisten at least the top 3 inches of soil with each watering event. The Contractor is required to have a device or tool to measure and verify the soil is sufficiently moistened. The contractor shall ensure watering operations do not cause damage. Damage caused by watering operations or precipitation shall be repaired at the contractor’s expense.”

Revised Paragraph 3.6.3 Herbicide

- Revised “If aggressive perennial weed species are present in areas too large to be spot treated, large-scale herbicide treatments will be necessary.” with “If aggressive perennial weed cover is greater than 50 percent, large-scale herbicide treatments will be necessary.”

Added to Paragraph 3.7 Quality Control

- “(3) Watering (a) Area where water was applied (b) Quantity of water applied (c) Method of application”

Revised Paragraph 3.8.1 Preliminary Inspection

- Revised “At least 85 percent of the entire pervious surface shall be stabilized by a uniform vegetative cover. There shall be no bare spots in the seeded areas larger than 4 inches in diameter. The acceptability period of the established turf shall be determined in accordance with PARAGRAPH: TURF ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD.” with “A well-established stand of the specified seeded species as determined by the Contracting Officer will be required for Final Acceptance. The expectation is that an acceptable number and variety of the desired permanent seeded species (not the cover crop) will be visible. Minimal acceptability requirements are as follows:

A minimum of 75% coverage by the specified permanent seeded species after one growing season. Of that percentage, generally, depending on the mix species:

At least 3 types of the permanent seeded grass species shall be visible.

At least 3 species of wildflowers shall be visible.

There will be no significant gaps or bare soil (generally 2-3 feet in diameter or greater).

All soil shall be stabilized and there shall be no channeling or erosion.

There shall be no evidence of seed from non-native mixes (i.e., clover) due to failure to clean the hydroseeding tank or using incorrect mix.

No more than 15 percent of the site area shall be occupied by invasive species. No more than 5 percent of the site shall be occupied by noxious weeds.

Invasive and aggressive weeds must be cut or treated prior to going to seed for Acceptance. Herbicide treatment must be coordinated with the Contracting Officer.

A warm-season grass mix with forbs will not have uniform growth. A uniform stand of grass may indicate use of an incorrect mix.

The acceptability period of the established turf shall be determined in accordance with PARAGRAPH: TURF ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD.”

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 17-Jan-2024 02:00 PM to 25-Jan-2024 02:00 PM.

The Issued By organization has changed from

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE - ST. PAUL

180 FIFTH STREET EAST

SUITE 700

SAINT PAUL MN 55101-1678

to

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE, ST. PAUL

332 MINNESOTA STREET

SUITE E1500

ST PAUL MN 55101-1323

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

The following have been modified:

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) -

ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than:

All construction shall be completed by March 13, 2026.

All turf and plant establishment shall be completed by March 12, 2027.

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by April 8, 2024. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

(End of clause)

SECTION 00 73 00 - SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

The following have been added by full text:

DBA WD ND20240006

"General Decision Number: ND20240006 01/05/2024

Superseded General Decision Number: ND20230006

State: North Dakota

Construction Type: Highway

Counties: North Dakota Statewide.

HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Note: Contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

Please note that these Executive Orders apply to covered contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but do not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(1).

|If the contract is entered |� Executive Order 14026 | |into on or after January 30, | generally applies to the | |2022, or the contract is | contract. | |renewed or extended (e.g., an |� The contractor must pay | |option is exercised) on or | all covered workers at | |after January 30, 2022: | least $17.20 per hour (or | | | the applicable wage rate | | | listed on this wage | | | determination, if it is | | | higher) for all hours | | | spent performing on the | | | contract in 2024. | |If the contract was awarded on|� Executive Order 13658 | |or between January 1, 2015 and| generally applies to the | |January 29, 2022, and the | contract. | |contract is not renewed or |� The contractor must pay all| |extended on or after January | covered workers at least | |30, 2022: | $12.90 per hour (or the | | | applicable wage rate listed| | | on this wage determination,| | | if it is higher) for all | | | hours performing on that | | | contract in 2024. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. If this contract is covered by one of the

Executive Orders and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must still submit a conformance request.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at http://www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/05/2024

ELEC0714-018 01/01/2023

ADAMS, BILLINGS, BOTTINEAU, BOWMAN, BURKE, DIVIDE, DUNN,

EMMONS, GOLDEN VALLEY, GRANT, HETTINGER, MCHENRY, MCKENZIE,

MCLEAN, MERCER, MOUNTRIAL, OLIVER, PIERCE, RENVILLE, ROLLETTE,

SHERIDAN, SOIUX, SLOPE, WARD, & WILLIAMS COUNTIES:

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ELECTRICIAN

CABLE SPLICER...............$ 49.68 8.3+29.5%

ELECTRICIAN.................$ 49.68 8.3+29.5%

ELEC0714-019 01/01/2023

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LINE CONSTRUCTION

CABLE SPLICER...............$ 49.68 8.3+29.5%

GROUNDMAN...................$ 28.12 8.3+19.5%

LINE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.....$ 42.18 8.3+29.5%

LINEMAN.....................$ 49.68 8.3+29.5%

ELEC0714-020 12/04/2022

BURLIEGH, MORTON, STARK:

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ELECTRICIAN

CABLE SPLICER...............$ 49.68 29.5%+8.30

ELECTRICIAN.................$ 48.00 7.80+29.5%

ELEC1426-002 06/01/2023

BARNES, BENSON, CAVALIER, DICKEY, EDDY, FOSTER, GRAND FORKS,

GRIGGS, KIDDER, LA MOURE, LOGAN, MCINTOSH, NELSON, PEMBINA,

RAMSEY, RANSOM, RICHLAND, SARGENT, STEELE, STUTSMAN, TOWNER,

TRAILL, WALSH, AND WELLS COUNTIES

ELECTRICIAN

CABLE SPLICER...............$ 42.42 11.5%+12.79

ELECTRICIAN.................$ 40.65 11.5%+12.79

ENGI0049-021 10/01/2023

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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

GROUP 1.....................$ 34.05 20.65

GROUP 2.....................$ 32.65 20.65

GROUP 3.....................$ 32.40 20.65

GROUP 4.....................$ 32.25 20.65

GROUP 5.....................$ 31.40 20.65

GROUP 6.....................$ 30.60 20.65

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS CLASSIFICATIONS

GROUP 1: All Cranes 60 tons and over, Cranes doing piling, sheeting, dragline/clam work, Derrick(Guy & Stiff), Gentry Crane Operator, Helicopter Operator, Mole Operator or Tunnel Mucking Machine, Power Shovel 3-1/2 CY. and over and Traveling Tower Crane.

GROUP 2: All Cranes 59 tons and under, Backhoe Operator 3 CY. and over, Creter Crane, Dredge Operator 12' and Over, Equipment Dispatcher, Equipment Foreman, Finish Dozer, Finish Motor Grader, Front End Loader Operator 8 CY. and over, Master Mechanic (When supervising 5 or more Mechanics), Mon-o-rail Hoist Operator, Power Shovel up to and including 3-1/2 CY. and Tugboat.

GROUP 3: Lazer-Screed Operator, Asphalt Paving Machine Operator, Asphalt Plant Operator, Automated Grade Trimmer, Backhoe Operator 1 CY. up to and including 2-1/2 CY., Boom Truck Hydraulic (8 Tons & over), Cableway Operator, Concrete Batch Plant Operator(electronic or manual), Concrete Mixer Paving Machine Operator, Concrete Paver- Bridge Decks, Concrete Pump, Concrete Spreader Operator & Belt Placer, Crushing Plant Operator, Dozer Operator, Dredge Operator or Engineer 11'' and under, Drill Rigs, Heavy Duty Rotary or Chum or Cable Drill, Front End Loader (3-1/2 CY. up to and including 7-1/2 CY.), Gravel Washing & Screening Plant Operator, Locomotive, all types, Mechanic or Welder(heavy duty), Motor Grade Operator, Pavement Breaker (Non-Hydro Hammer type, Pipeline Wrapping, Cleaning & Bending Machine Operator, Power Actuated Auger and Horizontal Boring Machine Operator 6'' and over, Refrigeration Plant Engineer, Roto Milling Machine (Surface Planer) 43'' & over, Scraper Operator, Slip Form Concrete Paving Operator, Tandem Pushed Quad 9 or similar, Tractor with Boom Attachment, Trenching Machine- 100 HP. and over.

GROUP 4: Articulated/Off Road Hauler, Asphalt Dump Person (Controls the Spread of Asphalt), Asphalt Paving Screed Operator, Backhoe - up to and including 1/2 CY., Boring Machine locator, Console Board Operator, Curb Machine Operator, Distributor Operator (Bituminous), Forklift Operator, Front End Loader- 1-1/2 CY. up to and including 3 Cubic Yards (Machine Standard Mfg. Rating), Fuel/Lube Truck Operator, Grade Person (Responsible for Establishing and Determining Grade through Instrumentation), Gravel Screening Plant Operator (not Crushing or Washing), Greaser, Hydro-VAC and Hydro Excavator Self-Propelled, Longitudinal Float and Spray Operator, Micro surfacer Machine, Motor Grade Operator-Hual Roads, Paving Breaker- Hydro Hammer Type, Pugmill Operator, Push Tractor, Roller, Steel & Rubber on Hot Mix Asphalt Paving, Rotomill Machine (Surface Planer), up to and including 42'', Rumble Strip Machine, Sand and Chip Spreader, Self-propelled Sheepsfoot Packer with or without Blade attachment, Self-propelled Traveling Soil Stabilizer, Sheepsfoot Packer with Dozer attatchment- 100 HP and over, Shouldering Machine, Slip Form, Curb & Gutter Operator, Slurry Seal Machine, Tamping Machine Operator, Tie Tamper and Ballast Machine, Trenching Machine Operator- 46 HP up to and including 99 HP, Truck Mechanic, Well Points, Tub Grinder.

GROUP 5: Boom Truck- A- Frame or Hydraulic 2 tons up to and including 7 tons, Broom-Self propelled, Concrete Saw (Power Operated), Cure Bridge Operator, Front End Loader Operator, less than 1-1/2 CY., Mobile Cement Mixer-Non-Truck, Power Actuated Auger & Horizontal Boring Machine Operator up to and including 5"", Roller, on other than Hot Mix Asphalt Paving, Oilers, Vibrating Packer Operator (Pad Type) Self-propelled, Water Spraying Equipment-Self Propelled, Skidsteer Operator with Attachments.

GROUP 6: Brakeman or Switchman, Dredge or Tugboat Deckhand, Drill Truck Gravel/Testing Operator, Form Trench Digger (Power), Gunite Operator Gunall, Paint Machine Striping Operator, Pick-up Sweeper, 1CY. & over Hopper Capacity, Scissor Jack-Self Propelled Platform Lift, Straw Mulcher, Blower and Straw Press, Stump Chipper Operator, Tillage Equipment Operator, Tractor Pulling Compaction or Aerating Equipment and No Till Drills, Trenching Machine Operator-up to and including 45 HP., Assistant/Apprentice Operator.

TEAM0638-004 10/01/2023

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TRUCK DRIVER

Euclid over 20 yds..........$ 33.92 16.90 Single Axle Trucks..........$ 31.97 16.90 Tandem Tri Axle Semi, Low Boy and Off Road Heavy

Duty End Dumps 20 yds & under.......................$ 32.40 16.90 Tandem Tri/ Axle Truck......$ 32.09 16.90

SUND2023-001 10/16/2020

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CARPENTER........................$ 35.85 7.60

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 35.85 7.60

ELECTRICIAN

Cass County.................$ 35.35 16.32

LABORER

GROUP 1.....................$ 27.65 3.15

GROUP 2.....................$ 27.90 3.15

GROUP 3.....................$ 28.05 3.15

GROUP 4.....................$ 28.80 3.15

LABORERS CLASSIFICATIONS

GROUP 1: General Construction Laborers: Sack Shaker (cement and mineral filler): Pipe Handler: Drill Runner Tender:

Salamander Heater and Blower Tender, Light truck, Pickup Driver, Flaggers and Pilot Car Drivers.

GROUP 2: Semi Skilled Laborer: Bulk Cement Handler: Conduit Layer, Telephone or Electrical: Form Setter (pavement): Gas Electric or pneumatic tool operator: Chipping Hammer, Grinders and Paving Brakers (tamper-drit) Concrete Vibrator Operator: Chain Saw Operator: Concrete Saw Operator:

Concrete Curing Man (not water): Bituminous worker (Shoveler, Dumper, Raker and Floated): Kettleman (bituminous or lead): Concrete Bucket Signlman: Power Buggy Operator: Brick and Mason Tender: Multiplate Pipelayer:

Culvert Pipe Layers: Carpenters Tenders.

GROUP 3: Caisson Worker: Bottom Man (sanitary sewer, storm sewer water and gas liners): Concrete Mixer Operator (one bag capacity): Mortar Mixer.

GROUP 4: Pipe Layers (sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water and gas lines): Drill runner (includes Wagon Churn or Air Track) Powderman, Gunite and Sandblast, Nozzleman, Reinforcing Steel Setters/Tiers, Concrete Finishers Tender.

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

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.

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

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

Union Rate Identifiers

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

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

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

Survey Rate Identifiers

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

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

Union Average Rate Identifiers

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

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

WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

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

* an existing published wage determination

* a survey underlying a wage determination

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

* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour National Office because National Office has responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.) and 3.) should be followed.

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

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

Washington, DC 20210

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

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

Washington, DC 20210

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

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

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

Washington, DC 20210

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

END OF GENERAL DECISION"

DBA WD ND20240050

"General Decision Number: ND20240050 01/05/2024

Superseded General Decision Number: ND20230050

State: North Dakota

Construction Type: Heavy

HEAVY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

County: Cass County in North Dakota.

HEAVY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Note: Contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

Please note that these Executive Orders apply to covered contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but do not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(1).

|If the contract is entered |. Executive Order 14026 | |into on or after January 30, | generally applies to the | |2022, or the contract is | contract. | |renewed or extended (e.g., an |. The contractor must pay | |option is exercised) on or | all covered workers at | |after January 30, 2022: | least $17.20 per hour (or | | | the applicable wage rate | | | listed on this wage | | | determination, if it is | | | higher) for all hours | | | spent performing on the | | | contract in 2024. | |If the contract was awarded on|. Executive Order 13658 | |or between January 1, 2015 and| generally applies to the | |January 29, 2022, and the | contract. | |contract is not renewed or |. The contractor must pay all| |extended on or after January | covered workers at least | |30, 2022: | $12.90 per hour (or the | | | applicable wage rate listed| | | on this wage determination,| | | if it is higher) for all | | | hours spent performing on | | | that contract in 2024. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. If this contract is covered by one of the Executive Orders and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must still submit a conformance request.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at http://www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/05/2024

ELEC0714-014 08/30/2021

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN......................$ 35.58 11.65+10.5%

ENGI0049-022 10/01/2023

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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

(Bulldozer)......................$ 32.40 20.65

ENGI0049-026 05/01/2022

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POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Crane.......................$ 38.30 21.60 Forklift....................$…