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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

Solicitation no. W912HN-09-B-0026, Disposal Area 14B, Rock Revetment, Jasper County, South Carolina

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1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 6

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Sep-2009

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912HN-09-B-0026

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-Aug-2009

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 is extended, X 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

27-Aug-2009

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT SAVANNAH

100 W OGLETHORPE AVENUE

SAVANNAH GA 31401-3640

W912HN 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912HN-09-B-0026

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required performance has changed from STIMULUS FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ACCOMPLISH

THIS WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA).

DISPOSAL AREA 14B, ROCK REVETMENT, JASPER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA The Solicitation is 100% HubZone Set-Aside. SEE SECTION 00800, COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK. Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction (FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204)The estimated price range for this project is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database in order to receive award from this solicitation. See DFARS Clause 252.204-7004 Alt A in Section 00700 for more information. You must be registered in ORCA in order to receive an award for this solicitation.NAICS Code is 237990. Size Standard is $20,000,000.Contract Specialist: Sandy Meyers, (912) 652- 5324email: sandra.b.meyers@usace.army.mil to STIMULUS FUNDS WILL BE USED TO ACCOMPLISH THIS

WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA).

DISPOSAL AREA 14B, ROCK REVETMENT, JASPER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINAThe Solicitation is 100% HubZone Set-Aside. SEE SECTION 00800, COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK.Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction (FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204)The estimated price range for this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database in order to receive award from this solicitation. See DFARS Clause 252.204-7004 Alt A in Section 00700 for more information. You must be registered in ORCA in order to receive an award for this solicitation.NAICS Code is 237990. Size Standard is $20,000,000.Contract Specialist: Sandy Meyers, (912) 652- 5324email: sandra.b.meyers@usace.army.mil.

SUBCLIN 0001AB

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 2.00 from 348.00 to 350.00.

SUBCLIN 0001BB

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 2.00 from 348.00 to 350.00.

SUBCLIN 0002AB

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 2.00 from 78.00 to 80.00.

SUBCLIN 0002BB

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 2.00 from 78.00 to 80.00.

SUBCLIN 0003AB

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 2.50 from 82.50 to 85.00.

SUBCLIN 0003BB

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 2.50 from 82.50 to 85.00.

SUBCLIN 0004AA

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 630.00 from 780.00 to 150.00.

SUBCLIN 0004AB

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 1.00 from 14.00 to 15.00.

SUBCLIN 0004BA

The CLIN description has changed from Placement GADOT #4 Filter Stone to GADOT #4

Filter Stone Template Placement.

The CLIN extended description has changed from First 150 Tons to First 150 Tons.

SUBCLIN 0004BB

The CLIN description has changed from Placement GADOT #4 Filter Stone to GADOT #4 Filter Stone Template Placement.

The CLIN extended description has changed from All over 150 Tons to All over 150 Tons.

SUBCLIN 0010AA

The CLIN extended description has changed from First 3,480 Tons to First 86,240 Tons.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 82,760.00 from 3,480.00 to 86,240.00.

SUBCLIN 0010AB

The CLIN extended description has changed from All over 3,480 Tons to All over 86,240 Tons.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 8,280.00 from 350.00 to 8,630.00.

SUBCLIN 0010BA

The CLIN extended description has changed from First 3,480 Tons to First 86,240 Tons.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 82,760.00 from 3,480.00 to 86,240.00.

SUBCLIN 0010BB

The CLIN extended description has changed from All over 3,480 Tons to All over 86,240 Tons.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 8,280.00 from 350.00 to 8,630.00.

SUBCLIN 0011AA

The CLIN extended description has changed from Underlayer, First 780 Tons to Underlayer, First 19,340 Tons.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 18,560.00 from 780.00 to 19,340.00.

SUBCLIN 0011AB

The CLIN extended description has changed from Underlayer, All over 780 Tons to Underlayer, All over 19,340 Tons.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 1,860.00 from 80.00 to 1,940.00.

SUBCLIN 0011BA

The CLIN extended description has changed from First 780 Tons to First 19,340 Tons.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 18,560.00 from 780.00 to 19,340.00.

SUBCLIN 0011BB

The CLIN extended description has changed from All over 780 Tons to All over 19,340 Tons.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 1,860.00 from 80.00 to 1,940.00.

SUBCLIN 0012AA

The CLIN extended description has changed from Bedding Stone, First 550 Tons to Bedding Stone, First 16,170 Tons.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 15,620.00 from 550.00 to 16,170.00.

SUBCLIN 0012AB

The CLIN extended description has changed from Bedding Stone, All over 550 Tons to Bedding Stone, All over 16,170 Tons.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 2,345.00 from 85.00 to 2,430.00.

SUBCLIN 0012BA

The CLIN extended description has changed from Placement, First 550 Tons to Placement, First 16,170 Tons.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 15,620.00 from 550.00 to 16,170.00.

SUBCLIN 0012BB

The CLIN extended description has changed from Placement, All over 550 Tons to Placement, All over 16,170 Tons.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 2,345.00 from 85.00 to 2,430.00.

SUBCLIN 0013AA

The CLIN extended description has changed from Stone, First 150 Tons to Stone, First 4,070 Tons.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 3,920.00 from 150.00 to 4,070.00.

SUBCLIN 0013AB

The CLIN extended description has changed from Stone, All over 150 Tons to Stone, All over 4,070 Tons.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 395.00 from 15.00 to 410.00.

SUBCLIN 0013BA

The CLIN extended description has changed from Stone, First 150 Tons to Stone, First 4,070 Tons.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 3,920.00 from 150.00 to 4,070.00.

SUBCLIN 0013BB

The CLIN extended description has changed from Stone, All over 150 Tons to Stone, All over 4,070 Tons.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 395.00 from 15.00 to 410.00.

SUBCLIN 0014AA

The CLIN extended description has changed from First 300 Linear Feet to First 6,500 Linear Feet.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 6,200.00 from 300.00 to 6,500.00.

SUBCLIN 0014AB

The CLIN extended description has changed from All over 300 Linear Feet to All over 6,500 Linear Feet.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 930.00 from 45.00 to 975.00.

CLIN 0015

The CLIN description has changed from Grassing Siite 14B-2 to Grassing Site 14B-2.

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 11.00 from 1.00 to 12.00.

CLIN 0016

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 33.00 from 3.00 to 36.00.

CLIN 0017

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 1.10 from 0.10 to 1.20.

CLIN 0018

The pricing detail quantity has increased by 6.60 from 0.60 to 7.20.

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

52.236-4011 Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction (FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204)

The estimated price range for this project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

SECTION 01 11 00.00 37 – SUPPLEMENTARY SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Delete existing Page 3 through Page 6 in their entirety and replace with revised enclosed like-numbered Pages.

SECTION 01 11 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK

Delete existing Page 3 through Page 5 in their entirety and replace with revised enclosed like-numbered Pages.

SECTION 01 57 20.00 10 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Delete existing Page 9 through Page 11 in their entirety and replace with revised enclosed like-numbered Pages.

SECTION 31 00 00 – EARTHWORK

Delete existing Page 10 in its entirety and replace with revised enclosed like-numbered Page.

SECTION 31 11 00 – CLEARING AND GRUBBING

Delete existing Page 2 and Page 3 in their entirety and replace with revised enclosed like-numbered Pages.

SECTION 35 31 19 – STONE CONSTRUCTION

Delete existing Page 11 in its entirety and replace with revised enclosed like-numbered Page.

NOTE:

Text that is added or revised by this amendment is replaced in its entirety printed in bold.

The text changes may have necessitated reformatting of subsequent text or pages. If this is the case, those pages have also been issued as amended pages but are not underlined or bold text.

DRAWINGS

Delete existing COVER and Plates in their entirety and replace with revised enclosed COVER and Plates.

(End of Summary of Changes)

Encls As stated

Disposal Area 14B Rock Revetment W912HN-09-B-0026 Savannah Harbor, Jasper County, SC

1983-2001 datum.

The limits of construction are shown on the contract drawings. Construction work described herein applies to the placing of silt fence, site clearing, excavation of earth materials for placement, survey before and after construction, placement and compaction of earth materials, placement of rock erosion protection materials, establishment of turf, cleanup, and maintenance of roadways.

Prior to the construction, the Construction Contractor shall perform and complete (1) silt fence installation; (2) all required clearing, and/or stripping operations; (3) and the setting of cross section stations. The 14B rock revetment cross sections shall be staked out at 100-foot increments on even stations and at all PC's, PI's, and PT's of curves on the rock revetment alignment by the Construction Contractor. The Contractor shall locate and flag existing survey markers, pipes, or other features that are not to be disturbed.

Earth materials as may be required for construction shall be obtained from designated excavations or from within Disposal Area 14B as indicated on the plans, whichever is most cost effective.

Tolerance limits are identified for rock and erosion protection construction that are considered adequate for construction and acceptability criteria. The Contractor shall be aware that payment will be based only on material placed within the construction templates defined.

There will be no payments made for materials placed outside the design templates regardless of tolerance or acceptability criteria. The Contractor shall be aware of construction limitations, tidal limitations, marsh protection requirements, degree of field control, alignments, weather, and all other operational factors and base the bid price(s) for dike protection and erosion protection construction accordingly.

Exterior portions of areas to be protected that are exposed to the river environment are constantly undergoing erosion processes that renders the contract survey inaccurate. The Contractor shall perform a topographic survey of construction areas before placement of materials. The difference between the contract survey and the beforesurvey is the result of natural and ongoing river forces, and as such, does not constitute a "changed" or "differing" site condition as defined elsewhere in this contract.

Work requirements include:

(1) Clear the construction work areas as needed.

(2) Construct the rock erosion protection revetment as indicated on the drawings and as referenced in the specifications;

(3) Complete grassing/turf establishment; and

(4) Cleanup and removal of debris as needed.

Items incidental to work requirements include but are not limited to:

(1) Dewatering in accordance with Specification Section EARTHWORK, such that excavation and construction operations are performed in the dry;

(2) Excavation of earth materials to facilitate placement of rock revetment materials;

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(3) Testing of moisture content, particle size, Atterberg limits, density, and compaction of fill materials shall be performed in accordance with Specification Section EARTHWORK;

(4) Submittal of the Contractors Work Plan completed as specified in accordance with Specification Section EARTHWORK; and

1.3 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

A. Project Involves Handling of Asbestos: No B. Occupancy During Construction: No C. Phasing of Work: No D. Construction Schedule: Bar Chart E. CQC System Requirements: CQC Manager

1.4 CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

A. After contract award:

FRP0001 - Site Safety and Health Plan FRP0002 - Quality Control Program FRP0003 - Work Plan (Narrative) FRP0006 - Work Schedule FRP0007 - Weekly Progress Report FRP0008 - Telephone Conversation/Correspondence Records

B. After construction completion, prior to final payment:

FRP0012 - Equipment and Construction Warranties FRP0017 - As-Built/Final Drawings

1.5 COMMUNICATIONS

(JUN 1999 SAV)

Contractor shall have radio-telephone capable of operation from its main control station and capable of transmitting and receiving on the frequency or frequencies within the 156-162 Mega-Hertz bank using the classes of emissions designated by the Federal Communications Commission for the exchange of navigational information and to provide for maximum safety of operations. Contractor may monitor stations 13 and 16 to be advised of ship traffic in the channel that may affect his operation. Final acceptance of the plant will not be made until the radiotelephone is installed and in good working order. The Contractor shall be responsible for installing and maintaining the radio. A cellular telephone must be provided by the Contractor for communication between the project site and the District Office.

(End of Clause)

1.6 INTERFACE WITH GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

Access to and from the site shall be coordinated through OP-NN, Burt Moore.

1.7 PAYMENT OFFICE

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers ATTN: Burt Moore, OP-NN 100 West Oglethorpe Avenue (31401) Post Office Box 889 (31402-0889) Savannah, Georgia

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1.8 ENCLOSURES

A. Specifications: Sections 01 11 00 thru 35 31 19

B. Drawing Sheets:

G-01 Thru G-03, D-01 Thru D-13, S-01 Thru S-22, and B-01 Thru B-09.

1.9 PRE BID SITE VISIT

Prior to the submission of any bids, all bidders are highly encouraged to visit the project site location to become familiar with the project requirements. Failure to visit the project site will not disqualify a bid;

however, the bidder is required to comply with the terms and conditions of any resultant contract by reason of such failure. In no event will a failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award of the contract or task order.

1.10 CONTRACTOR STORAGE AND TRAILERS

The Contractor shall place or paint a sign on all of his storage trailer(s) and building(s) used on this contract. At a minimum, the sign shall contain the name of the Contractor and a telephone number at which the contractor can be reached. The trailer(s) and building(s) shall be complete with gates and/or doors which can be locked. Only material for this project shall be stored in the trailer(s) or building(s). The Contractor shall remove the storage trailer(s) or building(s) within 30 days after completion of the contract and prior to submitting his final invoice. The area around the storage trailer(s) and building(s) shall be kept clean.

1.11 SAFETY

Safety will be in compliance with USACE EM 385-1-1. Use of appropriate safety equipment is mandatory and not limited to hard hats and steel-toed shoes. Contractor is responsible for daily clean up and complete restoration of the area once the contract is complete.

1.12 WORK IN QUARANTINED AREA

USACE and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have a compliance agreement requiring measures to prevent the spread of certain plant pests that may be present in the soil (ER 1110-1-5). Major portions of all southeastern states are in a quarantine area for such pests, including the imported fire ant. In addition, adjacent states to the north have introduced infestations resulting from movement of soil from infested southeastern states. The Contractor shall thoroughly clean all land-based construction equipment and tools at the previous job site in a manner that ensures that these implements are free from residual soil, egg deposits from plant pests, noxious weeds, and plant seeds. Equipment shall be cleaned using water under pressure, and hand tools shall be thoroughly cleaned by brushing or other means to remove all soil. In addition, all construction equipment and hand tools used for this USACE contract shall be thoroughly cleaned by the Contractor before they are removed from this job site. The Contractor shall consult with the USDA jurisdictional office for additional cleaning requirements that may be necessary.

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1.4 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.4.1 Project Description

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorized expenditure stimulus funds for bank protection along the unprotected areas of the Savannah River shoreline adjacent to Disposal Area 14B. Access to the sites is available from the land side by dirt road off of Hwy. 17 and/or by water. Utilities are essentially non-existent at the site.

The proposed project includes installation of revetment along the shorelines adjacent to Disposal Area 14B. The new shoreline protection will need to smoothly and uniformly tie into existing sections of shoreline protection previously placed. The total length for Area 14B is estimated to be about 6,505 feet to be placed in two contiguous sections of 235 feet and 6,270 feet respectively. The material to be used for erosion protection will be graded granite aggregate and armor stone placed to a top elevation pf +13 mean lower low water (MLLW).

The project also incorporates the protection and restoration planting of existing shoreline marsh areas where damaged by construction coordination with the Savannah District for erosion control, staging areas required to perform the work, coordination of stockpile areas for rock or other protection materials, maintenance of onsite access routes, and all other requirements necessary to complete the work.

No revetment work is proposed near two each existing 30-inch diameter liquefied natural gas pipelines crossing onto shore in Area 13A although they do cross the proposed haul road in this area. As a courtesy, the Contractor is to notify and invite a representative of Southern Natural Gas (Elba Island) to the Pre-Construction Meeting. Notification is also to be made before any construction activity or travel over the lines begin in the area of the gas pipeline by calling Mr. Michael G. Prestage, Savannah Area Manager at 912-748-2945 ext. 2022, cell phone 912-657-4469.

1.4.2 Location

The work location is Disposal Area 14B in Savannah Harbor, Jasper County, South Carolina.

1.5 PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS

Even though LEED is not required within this scope of work, the Contractor is encouraged to utilize energy efficient materials and methodologies appropriate with this project.

Contractor shall distribute copies of the Environmental Goals to the Contracting Officer. The overall goal for design, construction, and operation is to produce a project that meets the functional program needs and incorporates the principles of sustainability. Specifically:

a. Preserve the site ecosystem and biodiversity; avoid site degradation and erosion. Minimize offsite environmental impact.

b. Use the minimum amount of energy, water, and materials feasible to meet the design intent.

c. Use environmentally preferable products and decrease toxicity level of materials used.

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d. Use renewable material resources.

e. Manage construction site and storage of materials to ensure no negative impact on the environmental quality.

f. Reduce construction waste through reuse, recycling, and supplier take-back.

1.7.1 Independent Verification

1.5.1 US Green Building Council (USGBC) - LEED(tm) Rating System

Provide work consistent with USGBC LEED-NC(tm) v2.2 (LEED), level certified requirements.

1.6 EXISTING WORK

In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.7 ON-SITE PERMITS

1.7.1 Burning Permits

See Section 01 57 20.00 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Permits will be required on a daily basis by phone, the burning of trash and rubbish will not be permitted only cleared vegetation.

Permits shall be posted at a conspicuous location in the construction area.

1.8 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES

Scan the construction site with electromagnetic or sonic equipment, and mark the surface of the ground where existing underground utilities are discovered. Verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities,and any type of underground or encased obstruction not indicated to be specified or removed but indicated or discovered using scanning in locations to be traversed by piping, and other work to be conducted or installed. Verify elevations before installing new work closer than nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade can be made.

1.8.1 Notification Prior to Excavation

Notify the Contracting Officer at least 72 hours prior to starting excavation work.

1.9 SALVAGE MATERIAL

All debris that cannot be burned becomes property of the contractor and

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 4 must be properly disposed of away from the disposal areas at a State approved location.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

(Not used)

PART 3 EXECUTION

(Not used)

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SECTION 01 11 00 Page 5 discovery until directed by the Contracting Officer to resume work.

3.2.1 Designated Areas

The Government will monitor work in the areas indicated on the drawings.

Submit a work schedule for approval for these areas and notify the Contracting Officer 30 calendar days prior to starting work in these areas.

Changes to the approved work schedule must be approved by the Contracting Officer 48 hours prior to commencing on that portion of work.

3.3 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES

3.3.1 General

The Contractor must implement best management practices that will minimize erosion and migration of sediments on and off site. These practices may include the use of mulches, hay bales, silt fences, or other devices capable of preventing erosion and migration of sediments. All disturbed land surfaces must be stabilized upon project completion. No debris or rubbish is to be buried in the disposal areas.

3.3.2 Burning

The burning of materials will be permitted for disposal of cleared and grubbed materials. The Contractor will be responsible for any damage to life and/or property resulting from fires that are started by his employees or as a result of his operations. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any and all permits for burning as may be required by State and Local government agencies. Burn areas shall be located in Contractor selected areas as approved by the Contracting Officer. All burn remains shall ultimately be covered within designated disposal area(s) and covered with not less than 2 feet of soil materials. A Forced Air Burner / Air Curtain shall be required for all burning to be performed in this contract.

3.3.3 Borrow Pit Areas

Manage and control borrow pit areas to prevent sediment from entering nearby rivers, streams or lakes. Restore areas, including those outside the borrow pit, disturbed by borrow and haul operations. Restoration includes grading, replacement of topsoil, and establishment of a permanent vegetative cover. Uniformly grade side slopes of borrow pit to a slope of 1 part vertical to 3 parts horizontal or flatter. Uniformly grade the bottom of the borrow pits to provide a nearly flat bottom gently sloped to drain toward weir locations. Stockpile topsoil removed during the borrow pit operation, and use as part of restoring the borrow pit area.

3.3.4 Protection of Erodible Soils

Immediately finish the earthwork brought to a final grade, as indicated or specified. Immediately protect the side slopes and back slopes upon completion of rough grading. Plan and conduct earthwork to minimize the duration of exposure of unprotected soils.

3.3.5 Temporary Protection of Erodible Soils

Use the following methods to prevent erosion and control sedimentation:

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3.3.5.1 Mechanical Retardation and Control of Runoff

Mechanically retard and control the rate of runoff from the construction site. This includes construction of silt fencing, diversion ditches, benches, and berms to retard and divert runoff to protected drainage courses.

3.3.6 General Work Requirements

Provide and maintain erosion control measures in accordance with the approved environmental protection plan.

3.4 CONTROL AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID AND SANITARY WASTES

Pick up solid wastes, and place in containers which are regularly emptied.

Do not prepare, cook, or dispose of food on the project site. Prevent contamination of the site of other areas when handling and disposing of wastes. On completion, leave the areas clean. Control and dispose of waste.

3.4.1 Garbage Disposal

Place garbage in approved containers, and move to a pickup point or disposal area, where directed.

3.4.2 Sewage, Odor, and Pest Control

Dispose of sewage through use of chemical toilets or comparably effective units, and periodically empty wastes into a municipal, district, or station sanitary sewage system, or construct and maintain an approved type of adequate sanitary convenience for the use of persons employed on the work in accordance with the General Paragraphs titled, "SANITATION." Include provisions for pest control and elimination of odors.

3.5 CONTROL AND DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE

3.5.1 Hazardous Type Waste

Store hazardous waste in approved containers (49 CFR 178) properly labeled to identify the type of waste and the date the container was filled. Remove the containers from the project site, and store and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with 40 CFR 263 and 40 CFR 264. For oil and hazardous material spills, notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

3.5.2 Petroleum Products

Conduct the fueling and lubricating of equipment and motor vehicles to protect against spills and evaporation. Dispose of lubricants to be discarded and all excess oil.

3.5.3 Lead-Acid Battery Electrolyte

Dispose of electrolyte solution from lead-acid batteries. Do not dump electrolyte onto the ground or into any water body, storm drains or sanitary sewers without first neutralizing the electrolyte. Use one of the following alternatives for disposal of waste electrolyte:

a. An industrial waste treatment plant, if available and approved by the Contracting Officer for neutralizing and disposing of battery acid electrolyte.

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b. Transport the electrolyte to a state-approved hazardous waste disposal site. The method of transportation and equipment shall comply with applicable Federal and state regulations.

c. Use an EPA-approved existing tank located on station or construct a neutralization tank. The neutralization process shall be in accordance with NEESA PS-015.

3.6 DUST CONTROL

Keep dust down at all times, including during nonworking periods. Sprinkle or treat, with dust suppressants, the soil at the site, haul roads, and other areas disturbed by operations. For hard surfaces, dry power brooming will not be permitted. Instead, use vacuuming, wet mopping, wet sweeping, or wet power brooming. Air blowing will be permitted only for cleaning nonparticulate debris from weirs or other fabricated steel shapes except as otherwise specified. Only wet cutting will be permitted for cutting concrete blocks, concrete, and bituminous concrete. Do not unnecessarily shake bags of cement, concrete mortar, or plaster.

3.7 NOISE

Make the maximum use of low-noise emission equipment. Blasting or use of explosives will not be permitted without written permission from the Contracting Officer, and then only during the designated times.

3.8 HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATION

Handle generated hazardous waste in accordance with 40 CFR 262.

3.9 HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL

Dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with 40 CFR 263 and 40 CFR 264.

3.10 ENDANGERED SPECIES

3.10.1 Endangered Species

Sea turtles, Wood Storks and Florida manatees have been sighted in the general vicinity of the project. The Contractor shall maintain a special watch for the duration of this contract for these animals and any sightings shall be reported to the Contracting Officer. All precautions shall be taken to avoid damage to these endangered animals and all other wildlife on site.

3.10.2 Endangered Species Watch Plan

A watch plan (see sample, at end of this section) that is adequate to protect endangered species from the impacts of dredging and associated operations must be approved by the Contracting Officer before the commencement of any dredging activities. The watch plan shall be for the entire period of dredging and shall include the following:

(a) Watch plan coordinator's name.

(b) Names and qualifications of designated observers.

(c) Name(s) of the person(s) responsible for reporting sightings.

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3.7.3 Datum and Bench Marks

Benchmarks to be used for the project are shown on Plate D07. Horizontal datum is State Plane Georgia East NAD83. Vertical datum is MLLW from EPOCH 1983-2001. No other benchmarks will be used.

3.7.4 Alignment

The alignment for each erosion control structure will be established thru the use of information shown on the contract drawings. The alignment for the erosion control structures may change due to ongoing erosion. Any conflict (real or perceived) between the drawings and actual site conditions will be brought immediately to the attention of the Contracting Officer in writing. The Contracting Officer after examination of the information will inform the Contractor of his decision in writing. Because of the critical nature of the alignment with regard to the volume of material ultimately placed, the alignment survey and markers placed shall meet or exceed the standards for a third order survey.

3.8 QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor shall establish and maintain erosion control structure construction operations to ensure compliance with the contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain records of quality control for all operations including but not limited to the following:

Proper Foundation Preparation, Stripping of the Foundation Areas, Grubbing, Fill Materials Meeting the Requirements Specified, Proper Cross Section and Grade of Fill, and

Compliance with Surveying Requirements.

3.9 MEASUREMENT

3.9.1 General

No separate payment will be made for earthwork. The total volume of material acceptably placed and shaped for the erosion control structures will be paid for as part of Bid Items 001 through 004 and 0010 through 0013.

All required clearing, grubbing and/or stripping operations shall be completed prior to any material excavation and before the initial Government survey is performed. Measurement of rock will be based on two separate classifications, delivery/stockpiling by the ton and in place template by the ton. Bid items in the bid schedule have been subdivided in order to track materials stored on site before being placed within the required template (bid items BA and BB). Each revetment section will have a designated stockpile of rock that will include the neat template volume of rock (AA bid item) along with the amount of rock needed for the anticipated settlement and consolidation within the template (AB bid item). The designated stockpiles for each rock revetment section shall be kept separate. The certified weigh tickets will be used to segregate the rock between the rock revetment section stockpiles. Once the designated stockpile has the required amount of rock for that section no more rock will be placed within that stockpile.

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CLEARING AND GRUBBING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

The work covered by this section consists of furnishing all plant, labor, and materials and performing all operations in connection with clearing, grubbing and other incidental earthwork as may be necessary to clear and grub within borrow area and the Erosion Control Structure sites as shown on the contract drawings and as hereinafter specified, and directed by the Contracting Officer. This section covers clearing and grubbing required for the borrow area, and for erosion control structure locations as shown on the drawings and specified herein. There will be no separate payment for clearing, grubbing, and stripping in this contract.

1.2 REFERENCES

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

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2008) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 General

This work shall consist of clearing and grubbing, removing and disposing of all vegetation and debris within the area of the erosion control structures, the fill and backfill areas behind the proposed structures, and the borrow site or as directed by the Contracting Officer. A visit to the site is recommended to determine the extent of the work. Actual acres within the borrow areas and the two erosion control locations to be cleared are to be determined by the Contractor. All prospective bidders are expected to visit the site to establish the method of clearing and to determine the equipment needed to complete the work.

1.3.2 Staging Areas and Site Access

The rock staging areas have been identified on plates D02 and D08 through D13 plates. The tide gate area staging area may be accessed by roadway or water. The roadway access gate will be locked at all times except when required to be opened for the immediate passage of manpower, equipment and/or deliveries. The Contractor shall provide and install a Number 5 lock to the access gate and maintain strict control over the ingress and egress of personnel, equipment and vendors. A Contractor failure to comply with the gate closed and locked policy will be considered a contract default event, recorded, and furnished to the Contracting Officer for disposition. The staging areas located on Plates D02 and D08 through D13

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

(Not Used)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PROTECTION

3.1.1 Protection of Vegetation

The Contractor shall protect the vegetation on all existing side slopes outside the designated cleared and grubbed areas and all marsh areas from damage incidental to clearing, grubbing and construction procedures by the erection of timber barriers, silt fences or other means as the circumstances require. Such barriers shall be placed by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.1.2 Existing Utilities

The Contractor shall conduct all operations in such a manner as to prevent damage to all wells, structures, pipes, headwalls, piezometers, underdrain utilities, settlement indicators and permanent survey markers unless otherwise specified. The Contractor shall replace any drainage structure, underdrain equipment and controls, line or pipe, piezometer, settlement indicator and/or permanent survey marker damaged or destroyed due to the fault or negligence of the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

3.1.3 Ditches

If the Contractor uses mechanical land clearing equipment' (such as bulldozers), the Contractor shall restore the area outside of the area to be filled or excavated to its original contours and elevations. The Contractor shall maintain all existing ditches. Culverts provided by the Contractor may be used to allow equipment to travel over the ditches.

3.2 CLEARING

Clearing shall consist of the removal and proper disposal of all exposed objectionable matter from within the construction limits of this project.

This objectionable matter consists of, but is not limited to, trees, brush, stumps, logs, grass, weeds, roots, decayed vegetable matter, poles, stubs, rubbish, refuse dumps, sawdust piles, wire ropes, and other debris resting on or protruding through the ground surface or appearing within the construction limits at any time before the final acceptance of the work.

Clearing shall also consist of the removal and proper disposal of all obstructions not to be retained. The typical use of equipment that leaves stumps or woody projections remaining above the adjacent ground surface will not be permitted. Such materials shall be removed flush with or below the adjacent ground surface. Grasses and reeds shall not be cleared except where grubbing is required. The Contractor shall conduct clearing operations to prevent damage to existing structures and/or to those under construction, and shall provide for the safety of employees and others.

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3.5 STAGING AREAS

3.5.1 General

A staging area is available near the Savannah Harbor tide gate adjacent to Disposal Area 12A as shown on Plate D02 for storage and rehandling of stone. The ramp and staging area will be shared with another contractor during the course of this contract. Access to the ramp will not be available at all times. Use of the area will be coordinated through the Contracting Officer's Representative. For the period of this contract, this area will be closed to the general public. The additional staging area located on Plates D08 through D13 will be used for stockpiling rock, Bid Items #001, 002, 003, 004, 0010, 0011, 0012, and 0013 as directed by the Contracting Officer. Both land and water access is available to gain access to the construction sites. Existing land elevations and riverbank depths are shown on the project drawings.

3.5.2 Site Visit

Prior to mobilization, the Contractor will visit the staging areas with the Contracting Officer's Representative to document the pre-project condition of the site and access roads.

3.5.3 Restoration

Prior to final payment under this contract, the areas will be regraded to pre-project conditions, and any damaged facilities or vegetation will be repaired and/or replaced. In addition, any damaged portions of access roads, ramps, and/or existing dredge material containment dikes shall be repaired as directed by the Contracting Officer. All rock and/or rock fragments remaining after completion of the erosion protection structures shall be removed from the staging area site; completely, without a trace.

Meticulous cleanup of this area is essential to prevent future damage to mowing or other equipment used on this site.

3.6 ACCESS ROADS

3.6.1 Access to Disposal Areas

The Contractor will be given access to disposal areas 13A, 13B, 14A, and 14B through the entrance gate. The Contractor shall be responsible for controlling access through the gate and ensuring that it remains locked at all times. Failure to comply with gate locking requirements will result in the Government providing gate personnel, the cost of which will be deducted from any amounts owed to the Contractor. Gatekeeper duties, if required, will be charged to the Contractor at the rate of $840 per day. Access to the project areas will be via the frontage road between the tide gate area and the 12A/12B cross dike (Screven Ferry Road). Access will then be up the 12A/12B cross dike ramp and follow the cross dike to the lower back road behind disposal areas 12B, 13A, and 13B. At certain times during the duration of the 13A, 13B, 14A Rock Revetment contract the access route shall be changed to accommodate other construction projects working concurrently with this project. The Government will provide advanced notice to the contractor of the change in the access route.

3.6.2 Restoration of Access Roads

At the completion of the project, all roads and the tops of dikes used by the Contractor shall be left in a smooth and graded condition. All pot

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1.4.2 Preconstruction Survey

3.1.4 Fish and Wildlife Resources

3.3.6 General Work Requirements

3.10.3 Endangered Species Conditions

3.11 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT