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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICAITON NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicble)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICIATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

Offers 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 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 your 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 APPROPIRATION DATA (If required)

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

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

CHECK ONE 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.

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.

15C. DATE SIGNED

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

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

PAGE OF PAGES

6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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0002 Jun 29, 2016 ED 14-043

U.S. Army Engineer District, New Orleans Attn: CEMVN-CT-E 7400 Leake Avenue, Room 184 New Orleans, LA 70118

U.S. Army Engineer District, New Orleans Attn: CEMVN-CT-E 7400 Leake Ave., Room 184 New Orleans, LA 70118

W912P8-14-B-0053

Aug 14, 2014

The above numbered solicitation for Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to the Gulf, Head of Passes, Hopper Dredge Disposal Area Project, FY14-2 Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana (ED 14-043) is hereby amended as follows:

THE BID OPENING DATE WILL BE ESTABLISHED BY AMENDMENT.

See Continuation pages

Michelle R. Damaldo

06/29/2016

DALMADO.MICHELLE.ROSIER.126

9867767

Digitally signed by DALMADO.MICHELLE.ROSIER.1269867767 DN: c=US, o=U.S. Government, ou=DoD, ou=PKI, ou=USA, cn=DALMADO.MICHELLE.ROSIER.1269867767 Date: 2016.06.29 14:26:35 -05'00'

STANDARD FORM 1442

Block 11. Change “155 calendar days” to “225 calendar days”.

SECTION 00010

Pages 3 and 4. Delete these pages in their entirety and substitute the attached revised pages 3 and 4 therefore.

SECTION 00700

1. Page 3 of 22, paragraph 52.211-12, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES—CONSTRUCTION, subparagraph (a). Change “$3,830.00” to “$3,325.00”.

2. Page 19 of 22, paragraph 252.236-7001, CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, subparagraph (e). Change “C-01 thru C-07” to “C-01 thru C-08”.

3. Page 20 of 22, paragraph 252.236-7004, PAYMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION, subparagraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2). Change “80%” to “60%” and “20%” to “40%” in their respective locations.

SECTION 00800

Page 1, paragraph 1. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following therefore:

“1. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

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) commence dredging under this contract within 30 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed,

(c) prosecute the work diligently, and

(d) complete the base work ready for use not later than 225 calendar days after the date of receipt by him of notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises, and backfilling of the any floatation access canals.

NOTE 1: The term “work” includes tasks such as submission of submittals, performance of preliminary and/or BD surveys, and does not have to be dredging or pipeline installation.

NOTE 2: The Contractor is advised that the time allowed for completion of the work (Base Work - 225 calendar days plus Optional Work - 170 calendar days) reflects the Government's best estimate of the shortest reasonable performance period. The Contractor shall be obligated to make any and all arrangements necessary (multiple crews, overtime, concurrent operations, etc.) to complete the work within the available time period -- such arrangements shall not constitute grounds for an equitable adjustment.

NOTE 3: See Bidding Schedule Note 8 for Time Adjustment information in the event of exercising OPTIONAL WORK line items.”

WAGE RATES

Delete Wage rates General Decision Number: LA140011 01/03/2014 LA11 in their entirety and substitute the attached Wage Rates General Decision Number: LA160011 01/08/2016 LA11 therefore.

SECTION 01100

Delete this Section, including its attachments, in their entirety and replace with the attached revised Section 01100, including attachments therefore:

SECTION 01 45 04.00 10

Delate the “Construction Control Manual” from the end of this section and substitute the attached revised “Construction Control Manual” therefore.

SECTION 01 57 20.01 12

Page 11. Add the following new paragraphs as:

“3.8 DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SOLID WASTES

If any hazardous or regulated solid wastes will be generated as a result of the Contractor's operations, the Contractor shall submit a plan that details the proper handling, removal, transportation and disposal of such wastes. The plan shall identify what types of hazardous and/or regulated solid wastes will be generated and shall list the hazards involved with each waste. All waste generated on-site by the Contractor must be properly identified within 30 days of generation. No regulated wastes shall be allowed to accumulate on-site for more than 90 days. If the Contractor discovers or comes into contact with any hazardous chemicals or other materials other than those addressed in this specification, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (CO) who will make a determination as to the course of action.

3.9 TRAINING OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

Train the personnel in environmental protection and pollution control. Conduct environmental protection/pollution control meetings for personnel prior to commencing construction activities. Conduct additional meetings for new personnel and when site conditions change. Include in the training and meeting agenda:

a. methods of detecting and avoiding pollution

b. familiarization with statutory and contractual pollution standards

c. installation and care of devices, vegetation covers, and instruments required for monitoring purposes to ensure adequate and continuous environmental protection/pollution control

d. anticipated hazardous or toxic chemicals or wastes, and other regulated contaminants

e. recognition and protection of archaeological sites, artifacts, and wetlands.”

SECTION 01 78 02.00 10

1. Page 2, paragraph 1.2. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following therefore:

“1.2 SUBMITTALS

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

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

As-Built Drawings; G, ED-L

Drawings showing final "As-Built" conditions of the project. The final CADD "As-Built" drawings shall consist of geographically referenced (LA State Plane South 1702, NAD 83 / survey feet) CADD electronic drawing files in the specified format supplied on compact disc, read-only memory

(CD-ROM), three (3) copies; three (3) sets of half-scale hard copy prints, and one (1) set of the approved working "As-Built" drawings.”

2. Page 2, paragraph 1.3.1.1. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the

“1.3.1.1 Government Furnished Materials

Contractor will be furnished "As-Designed" drawings in MicroStation V8 format compatible with a Windows XP operating system. The electronic files will be supplied on compact disc, read-only memory (CD-ROM). The plan drawings provided shall be the basis for resulting "As-Built" sheet scale, geo-referencing, coverage and layout. If the Contractor submits a CADD project master overview file, it does not eliminate the need for the specific individual plates matching the scale and coverage as those provided in the government furnished CD-ROM.”

SECTION 02 21 10.00 12

1. Page 7, paragraph 3.1.3. Delete this paragraph in its entirety and substitute the

“3.1.3 Preliminary Field Surveys

Prior to taking any original cross-sections, the Contractor shall run an electronically controlled preliminary field survey, locating the pipelines, towers, headland dikes, buoys, and channel markers within the limits of work. In addition, ten (10) controlled cross sections of the HDDA borrow area shall be taken normal to the defined western edge of the HDDA borrow area and shall extend south-easterly towards the east/south-eastern limits of the borrow area. The data from this survey shall be plotted on a layout sheet (Track Plotter Chart) and submitted to the Contracting Officer for verification of the borrow limits. The borrow area layout shall be plotted on the layout sheet. The Contractor shall include the survey baseline and proposed dredge cuts as approved by the Contractor Officer's Representative. The Contractor shall not proceed with any dredging work until the Contracting Officer verifies the final borrow area limits and furnishes this information to the Contractor. The Contractor shall establish a temporary baseline to complete surveys within the borrow area as shown on the drawings. All surveys in the borrow area shall be referenced to this temporary baseline. All utilities, pipelines, buoys, and structures within the designated survey area shall be identified by either Louisiana Lambert or Geodetic coordinates.”

2. Page 9, paragraph 3.1.6.1.

“3.1.6.1 General

The Contractor shall perform before and after disposal area surveys at each disposal location used. The intent of this effort is to obtain both cross section and profile data within the disposal areas, at both the peninsula and marsh creation locations. The "before" disposal surveys shall be taken as close as possible to the beginning of discharge operations at each location. The "after" disposal surveys shall be taken as soon as practicable after discharge operations have ceased at each location. All notes resulting from these surveys shall be presented to the Contracting Officer's Representative. The Contractor shall provide a plan plot of each disposal site, showing both "before" and "after" discharge elevations and contours. The plots shall be to a scale of 1 inch = 100 feet and a contour interval of one (1) foot. The plots shall be furnished to the Government in MicroStation V8 format design file(s). The survey data shall be submitted in a computerized IBM compatible structured ASCII format (see paragraph "Compiled Survey Data"). All range azimuths shall be furnished. Copies of the data files and the plotted "Before and After Disposal" surveys shall be forwarded to the following CEMVN offices: a) CEMVN-OD-T; ATTN:

Edward Creef, and b) CEMVN-ED-LW; ATTN: Scott Clement.”

3. Page 11. Add the following new paragraph as:

“3.1.6.4 Sawdust Bend and Castille Disposal Sites (Alternative 3)

If the Contractor elects to use the Sawdust Bend disposal area, and/ or the Castille disposal area, then before disposal area surveys shall be taken on approximate 1000 foot intervals at these two (2) sites. Cross sections shall be taken at the Sawdust Bend disposal areas (northern and southern areas), extending from the existing marsh along the eastern limit of disposal (adjacent to Cheniere and Dennis Passes) and across the disposal areas approximately 1500 feet within the northern area and approximately 2500 feet across the southern area. Cross section surveys taken on approximately 1000 foot intervals at the Castille disposal area and shall be taken in a north-northeasterly direction, beginning at the south bank of Cadro Pass and extending across both Cadro Pass and the Castille disposal site limits defined on the contract drawings. The distance between soundings and/or rod readings shall be approximately 50 feet, and adjusted to capture all abrupt breaks in grade. Soundings and/or rod readings shall be recorded to the nearest tenth of a foot. All survey data shall be promptly plotted and furnished to the Contracting Officer's Representative.

All survey data shall also be recorded in electronic format as per the paragraph entitled "Data".”

4. Page 11, existing paragraph 3.1.6.4. Renumber this paragraph as 3.1.6.5.

5. Page 11. Add the following new paragraph as:

“3.1.6.6 Retention Dikes and Closures, Freshwater Reservoir (Castille Disposal Area)

To verify that the Contractor's retaining dikes have been constructed and/or maintained to meet minimum specifications, the Contractor shall submit a centerline profile of the Castille Disposal Area perimeter dikes and closure. In addition, cross sections shall be taken for all required rehabilitation reaches of dike and closures, where necessary. These surveys shall follow the following criteria: C/L profile - rod readings taken at 50 foot intervals along the dike crown C/L; cross-sections taken at 400 foot intervals and perpendicular to the dike C/L, defining the crown width, side slopes, and elevations, including all abrupt changes in grade. The cross sections shall also extend far enough to capture the limits of the borrow pits utilized for dike and closure construction. The data from these surveys shall be given to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to discharge operations commencing in any confined disposal area. All survey data shall be promptly plotted and furnished to the Contracting Officer's Representative. All survey data shall also be recorded in electronic format as per the paragraph entitled "Data".”

6. At the end of this section, delete the Grab Sample Form in its entirety and substitute the revised attached Grab Sample Form therefore.

SECTION 35 20 23.00 12

Delete this section in its entirety and substitute the attached revised Section 35 20

23.00 12 therefore.

DRAWINGS

SHEET IDENTIFICATION Nos. C-02 thru C-07. Delete these drawings in their entirety and substitute the attached revised SHEET IDENTIFICATION Nos. C-02 thru C-08 therefore.

00010-3 ED 14-043

SECTION 00010 – BIDDING SCHEDULE

Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to the Gulf Head of Passes Hopper Dredge Disposal Area Project (#14-2)

Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

Item DESCRIPTION Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Price Estimated Amount

BASE WORK

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 JOB

0002 Flotation Channels 1 JOB

0003 Dredging 6,000,000 CY

TOTAL BASE WORK: $

OPTIONAL WORK - OW

0004 Dredging - OW 5,000,000 CY

0005 Bird Nesting Prevention and Avoidance Measures - OW 120 DAY

TOTAL OPTIONAL WORK: $

TOTAL BASE WORK + OPTIONAL WORK: $

Award will be made as a whole to one bidder.

NOTE 1: The Contractor shall note that the area, shown as the borrow area, on the contract drawings is also designated as a disposal area for hopper dredges.

NOTE 2: It is the Government’s intent, under this contract, to mine approximately 7,000,000 cubic yards of material from the borrow area and place it into the wetland creation areas, as shown on the contract drawings. Circumstances may arise such that the Contractor may be required to coordinate this work with hopper dredges working in Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River. If such coordination is required, the Contractor may be directed to move dredging operations within the borrow area to an area which will cause the least impact to both dredging and disposal operations. In addition, should the Contractor elect to place material within the West Bay area, close coordination will be required with the Corps of Engineers, US Coast Guard, River Pilots and VTS in order to assure safe operations and minimal impacts to navigation.

NOTE 3: Bidders shall furnish unit prices for each item listed in the Schedule requiring a unit price. If the bidder fails to insert a unit price in the appropriate blank for required item(s), but does furnish an extended total, or an estimated amount for such item(s), the Government shall deem the unit price to be the quotient obtained by dividing the extended amount for that line item by the quantity. IF A BIDDER OMITS BOTH THE

UNIT PRICE AND THE EXTENDED TOTAL OR ESTIMATED AMOUNT FOR ANY

ITEM, ITS BID SHALL BE DECLARED NON-RESPONSIVE AND THEREFORE

INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD.

NOTE 4: Any bid may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines in writing that it is unreasonable as to price. Unreasonableness of price includes not only total price of bid, but the price for individual line items as well. Any bid may be rejected if the prices for any line items or subline items are materially unbalanced (See FAR 14.404-2).

Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to the Gulf Head of Passes Hopper Dredge Disposal Area Project (#14-2)

Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana

00010-4 ED 14-043

NOTE 5: THE NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP): The successful bidder is advised that performance and payment bonds shall be submitted in accordance with the time frame in block 12B of SF 142 after Notice of Award. The NTP will be issued immediately after verification of acceptable performance and payment bonds. Within 24 hours after issuance of the NTP, the Contractor shall initiate a meeting to discuss the submittal process with the Area or Resident Engineer or his authorized representative. Physical work cannot start until the Accident Prevention Program, Contractor Quality Control Plan, and other submittals which may be required, have been submitted and approved and all preliminary meetings called for under the contract, have been conducted.

NOTE 6: EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (FAR 52.217-5 JUL 1990). Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the government to exercise the options. Also, due to unforeseen circumstances, (i.e., Mississippi River stages and hopper dredging requirements for Southwest Pass) the Contractor shall note that the Government may exercise, by written notice, all or part of Item 0004 – 'Dredging - OW ', and or all or part of Item 0005 – 'Bird Nesting Prevention and Avoidance Measures - OW '. The exercise of any option in part does not obligate the government to the full extent of the option.

NOTE 7: OPTIONAL WORK ITEMS: The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item(s), identified in the schedule as Optional Work items, in the quantity (total or part quantity) and price stated in the schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise all or part of the Optional Work by written notice to the Contractor. Bidders shall bid on all items including the Optional Work item (see “Evaluation of Options” FAR 52.217-5). Failure to bid on all items will result in a non-responsive bid. If the Government activates the Optional Item, the activation will occur while the Contractor’s plant is within the limits of the base dredging work. The quantity shown in OPTIONAL WORK Item 0005 is for evaluation purposes only. Payment for that item will be based on the actual quantity used and shall be excluded from the “VARIATIONS IN ESTIMATED QUANTITIES” clause.

NOTE 8: TIME ADJUSTMENT IN THE EVENT OF OPTIONAL WORK. In the event that OPTIONAL WORK, Line Item 0004 is exercised under the terms of this contract, the time required for completion of the contract will be increased by 170 calendar days beyond the original duration of 225 calendar days established for the Basic Contract Work set forth in the Special Contract Requirements entitled “COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK”. For partial award of OPTIONAL WORK Item 0004, the 170 calendar day allowance will be prorated accordingly.

OPTIONAL WORK Item 0005 requires work to be performed concurrent with dredging operations, thus the time required for completion of this contract will not be increased.

NOTE 9: RAPID VENDOR PAYMENT: Web based instructions for the submission of invoices;

http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/Contracting/RapidVendorPayment.aspx http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/Contracting/RapidVendorPayment.aspx

General Decision Number: LA160011 01/08/2016 LA11

Superseded General Decision Number: LA20150011

State: Louisiana

Construction Type: Heavy Dredging

Counties: Louisiana Statewide.

DREDGING PROJECTS ALONG THE GULF COAST AREA INCLUDING THE

MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES TO THE OHIO RIVER

Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.15 for calendar year 2016 applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the solicitation was issued on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.15 (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2016. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/08/2016

* SULA1994-001 04/01/1994

Rates Fringes

Derrick Operator.................$ 7.25

Dozer Operator...................$ 7.25

Dredge 16" and Over Deckhand....................$ 7.25 Dredge tender operator......$ 7.25 Fireman.....................$ 7.25 First assistant engineer....$ 7.25 Leverman....................$ 7.25 Oiler.......................$ 7.25 Second assistant engineer...$ 7.25 Shoreman....................$ 7.25 Third assistant engineer....$ 7.25 Truck driver................$ 7.25 Welder......................$ 7.25

Dredge Under 16" Deckhand....................$ 7.25 Dredge tender operator......$ 7.25 Leverman....................$ 7.25 Oiler.......................$ 7.25 Welder......................$ 7.25

Hydraulic Dredging First cook..................$ 7.25 Handyman....................$ 7.25 Janitor, cabin person.......$ 7.25 Second cook.................$ 7.25

Marsh Buggy Dragline, Oiler......$ 7.25

Marsh Buggy Dragline, Operator...$ 7.25

Self-Propelled Hopper Dredge, Drag Tender......................$ 9.70 3.45+a

FOOTNOTE: Fourteen paid vacation days and eight paid holidays: New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day provided the employee has one year of service.

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

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) (ii)).

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 Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted because those Regional Offices have 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

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Section Table of Contents

SECTION 01100 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. DAMAGE TO WORK 1

2. SAFETY PROVISIONS 1

3. SIGNAL LIGHTS 8

4. CONTINUITY OF WORK 8

5. INSPECTION 9

6. SHOALING 9

7 ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS FOR INSPECTORS 9

8. SEAWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION 10

9. ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION 11

10. STATE TAXES 11

11. FUEL CONSUMPTION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 12

12. RIGHTS-OF-WAY 12

13. CONTRACT COORDINATION 13

14. CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY 14

15. MOBILIZATION OF ATTENDANT PLANT 14

16. ACCESS PLAN 14

17. SUPERVISION 15

18. WORK IN THE VICINITY OF OTHER GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS 15

19. PRE-BID SITE VISIT 15

20. DATUM RELATIONSHIPS 15

21. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS-CONSTRUCTION 16

22. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS 16

23. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 17

01100-1 ED 14-043

SECTION 01100 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. DAMAGE TO WORK

The responsibility for damage to any part of the permanent work shall be as set forth in the Contract Clause in Section 00700 entitled, "Permits and Responsibilities (FAR 52.236-7)". However, if, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, any part of the permanent work performed by the Contractor is damaged by flood, earthquake, hurricane, or tornado which damage is not due to the failure of the Contractor to take reasonable precautions or to exercise sound engineering and construction practices in the conduct of the work, the Contractor shall make the repairs as ordered by the Contracting Officer and full compensation for such repairs will be made at the applicable contract unit price or lump sum prices as fixed and established in the contract. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, there is no contract unit or lump sum prices applicable to any part of such work, an equitable adjustment shall be made pursuant to the Contract Clause in Section 00700 entitled, "Changes (FAR 52.243-4)". Except as herein provided; damage to all work (including temporary construction), utilities, materials, equipment and plant shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer at the Contractor's expense, regardless of the cause of such damage.

2. SAFETY PROVISIONS

The safety provisions as specified herein refer to the 30 Nov 2014 edition of EM 385- 1-1. Safety will be in compliance with this referenced Corps of Engineers Safety Manual. This latest edition can be located on the following website:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM _385-1-1.pdf

Use of appropriate safety equipment is mandatory and not limited to hard hats, safety vests, and safety-toed boots. Any personnel not wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be removed from the jobsite until PPE compliance has been established. The Contractor is responsible for daily clean up and complete restoration of the area once the contract is complete.

(a) Mishap Investigations and Reporting. Refer to EM 385- 1-1, Section 01.D.

Accidents shall be investigated and reports completed by the immediate supervisor of the employee(s) involved and reported to the Contracting Officer or his/her representative within one (1) working day after the accident occurs. All data reported must be complete, timely and accurate on ENG Form 3394. A follow-up report shall be submitted when the estimated lost time days differs from the actual lost time days.

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(b) Accident Prevention Plan. See the Contract Clause in Section 00700 entitled, "Accident Prevention (FAR 52.236-13)". Within 15 days after receipt of Notice of Award of the contract, and at least seven (7) days prior to the pre-work conference, four (4) copies of the Accident Prevention Plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and acceptance. The plan shall be prepared in the following format.

(1) Executed CESO Form A-02), Accident Prevention Plan Checklist (the “fillable form” can be obtained from:

http://www.usace.army.mil/Portals/2/docs/Safety/EM%20385-1- 1,%202014%20Sections/Checklists/CESO%20Checklist%20A- 02%20Accident%20Prevention%20Plan.pdf)

(2) Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Form, Figure 1-2 in Section 1 “Program Management” of EM 385-1-1 (Nov 2014) (Attached at the end of this section). The Contractor shall address each of the elements/sub-elements in the outline contained in Appendix A of EM 385-1-1 in the order that they are provided in the manual. If an item is not applicable because of the nature of the work to be performed, the Contractor shall state this exception and provide a justification.

(3) A copy of company policy statement regarding accident prevention.

(4) When marine plant and equipment are in use under a contract, the method of fuel oil transfer shall be included on MVN Form 385-10 (Latest Edition), Fuel Oil Transfer (attached at the end of this section), (Refer to 33 CFR 156).

The Contractor shall have on the construction site during working hours a trained Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) in accordance with paragraph 01.A.17 of EM 385-1-1. The Contractor shall not commence physical work at the site until the program has been accepted by the Contracting Officer, or his/her authorized representative. The Contractor may submit its Accident Prevention Plan only for the first phase of construction provided that it is accompanied by an outline of the remaining phases of construction. All remaining phases shall be submitted and accepted prior to the beginning of work in each phase. Also refer to Section 1 of

EM 385-1-1.

(c) Comprehensive Hazard Communication Program. The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace a written, Comprehensive Hazard Communication Program (see Section 06.B.01 of EM 385-01-01) that includes identification of potential hazards as prescribed in 29 CFR Part

1910.1200 and/or 1926.59, effects of exposure and control measures to be used for chemical products and physical agents that may be encountered during the performance of work on this contract, provisions for container labeling, Material Safety Data Sheets, an employee training program, and other criteria in

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accordance with 29 CFR Part 1910.1200 and/or 1926.59. Training shall include communication methods and systems to be used (i.e., voice, hand signals, radios or other means), and training in the use and understanding of material safety data sheets and chemical product hazard warning labels. Prior to bringing hazardous substances, as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200 and/or 1926.59, onto the job site, a copy of the Hazard Communication Program and the Safety Data Sheets of each substance shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and made available to the Contractor's employees as part of its Accident Prevention Plan.

A site map shall be attached to the inventory showing where the inventoried hazardous substances are stored. The inventory list and site map shall be updated monthly to assure accuracy. The Contractor shall note that “Safety Data Sheets (SDS) has replaced Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)” referenced in Section 06.B.01 of EM 385-1-1 meeting the criteria of the new OSHA globally harmonized system.

(d) Daily Inspections. The Contractor shall perform daily safety inspections and record them on the forms approved by the Contracting Officer. Reports of daily inspections shall be maintained at the jobsite in accordance with Section 01 45

04.00 10, "CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL". The reports shall be records of the daily inspections and resulting actions. Each report shall include, as a minimum, the following:

(1) Phase(s) of construction underway during the inspection.

(2) Locations of areas where inspections were made.

(3) Results of inspections, including nature of deficiencies observed and corrective actions taken, or to be taken, date, and signature of the person responsible for its contents.

(e) Safety Sign. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain a safety sign at the site where indicated by the Contracting Officer. The sign shall conform to the requirements of this paragraph and the drawing included at the end of these General Provisions. The lettering shall be black, the castle red, and the background white. Upon request, the Government will furnish two (2) decals of the engineer castle. When placed on a floating plant, the sign may be half size.

The sign shall be erected as soon as practicable, but not later than 15 calendar days after the date established for commencement of work. The data required shall be current.

(f) Ground Fault Protection. Electrical equipment used on this contract shall be equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 11.D.01.

(g) Means of Escape for Personnel Quartered, or Working on Floating Plant.

Two (2) means of escape shall be provided for assembly, sleeping, and messing

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areas on floating plants. For areas involving 10 or more persons, both means of egress shall be through standard size doors opening to different exit routes.

Where nine (9) or fewer persons are involved, one (1) of the means of escape may be a window (minimum dimensions 24 inches by 36 inches) which leads to a different exit route. Refer to Section 19 of EM 385-1-1.

(h) Emergency Alarms and Signals.

(1) Alarms. Emergency alarms shall be installed and maintained on all floating plant requiring a crew where it is possible for either a passenger or crewman to be out of sight or hearing from any other person. The alarm system shall be operated from the primary electrical system with standby batteries on trickle charge that will automatically furnish the required energy during an electrical-system failure. A sufficient number of signaling devices shall be placed on each deck so that the sound can be heard distinctly at any point above the usual background noise. All signaling devices shall be so interconnected that actuation can occur from at least one (1) strategic point on each deck.

(2) Signals.

(a) Fire Alarm Signals. The general fire alarm signal shall be in accordance with paragraph 46 CFR Ch. I; Subpart E.109.503 of the Coast Guard Rules and Regulations for Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels, Sub-Chapter I & Ia.

(b) Abandon Ship Signals. The signal for abandon ship shall be in accordance with paragraph 109.503(b) of the reference cited in (a) above.

(c) Man-Overboard Signal. Hail and pass the word to the bridge.

All personnel and vessels capable of rendering assistance shall respond.

(i) Hurricane Plan. A detailed plan for protection and evacuation of personnel and plant in the event of an impending hurricane or storm is required as an enclosure to the Contractor's Accident Prevention Plan. This plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, or his/her representative, for review prior to the preconstruction conference. Work being performed to satisfy the Hurricane Plan will not be measured for payment. Payment for all work associated with the Hurricane Plan, and providing the equipment required for the duration specified, shall be distributed amongst the existing bid items. The plan shall include at least the following:

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(1) The time each phase of the plan will be put in effect. The time shall be the number of hours remaining for the storm to reach the worksite if it continues at the predicted speed and direction.

(2) The safe harbor for personnel and plant specifically identified.

(3) The name of the boat(s) which will be used to move the plant, its type, capacity, speed, and availability. If the boat to be used has not yet been identified, the Contractor shall indicate (a) if the vessel will come from his own resources or from an outside source, (b) the type of boat proposed, and (c) horsepower that would be needed. Upon verifying the boat to be used, the Contractor will amend the Hurricane Plan to document the boat name and the applicable information initially requested (type, capacity, speed, and availability). Finalization of this plan shall be completed prior to mobilization of the dredge to the availability.

(4) The estimated time necessary to move the plant to the safe harbor after movement is started.

(j) Hazardous Energy Protection. The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain at the workplace, a written Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) System. Refer to Section 12 of EM 385-1-1.

(k) Drills. The Contractor shall conduct its drills in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 19.A.04e.

(l) Equipment Operator Authorization. The Contractor shall submit a list of designated personnel qualified and authorized to operate machinery and mechanized equipment in accordance with Section 16 of EM 385-1-1.

(m) Dive Plan. The Contractor shall submit a dive plan in accordance with Section 30 of EM 385-1-1.

(n) Radiation. If a production meter that uses nuclear materials is being used aboard the dredge, the Contractor shall perform following requirements. The production meter nuclear device system designer and installer shall be qualified in these fields of expertise by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The Contractor shall obtain licensing and training as required by the NRC for this personnel aboard the dredge for the use of those components of the production meter containing or are affected by the nuclear source. The Contractor shall implement a nuclear device awareness program as required by the NRC for all personnel aboard the dredge not directly involved in the activities of the nuclear device. The Contractor shall submit a nuclear device safety plan to the Government within 24 hours after receipt of Notice to Proceed by the Contractor.

While a nuclear device is present aboard the dredge, the Contractor shall strictly adhere to all applicable NRC rules and regulations.

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(o) Crane/Derrick and Dragline Certification. The Contractor shall submit a copy of the certification and performance test in accordance with Section 16 of EM- 385-1-1.

(p) Safety Management Program. If the Contractor is a currently accepted participant in the Dredging Contractors of America (DCA)/United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Dredging Safety Management Program (DSMP), as determined by the DCA/USACE Joint Committee, and holds a current valid Certificate of Compliance for both the Contractor Program and the Dredge(s) to be used to perform the work required under this contract, the Contractor may, in lieu of the submission of an Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

(1) Make available for review, upon request, the Contractor’s current Safety Management System (SMS) documentation,

(2) Submit to the Contracting Officer the current valid Company Certificate of Compliance for its SMS,

(3) Submit the current dredge(s) Certificate of Compliance based on third party audit, and

(4) Submit for review and acceptance, site-specific addenda to the SMS as specified in the solicitation.

(q) SSHO Staffing

a. Dredging contracts may include several project sites; this contract will require a minimum of one (1) full time SSHO assigned per project site. SSHO may be collateral duty in specific conditions listed below.

b. Example of one (1) dredging project site is reflected in each of the following:

1) A mechanical dredge, tug(s) and scow(s), scow route, and material placement site; or

2) A hydraulic pipeline dredge, attendant plant, and material placement site; or,

3) A hopper dredge (include land-based material placement site – if applicable.)

c. On individual dredging project sites with work force less than eight (8) employees, the SSHO may be a collateral duty, with the same responsibilities of a full time SSHO.

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d. Hopper dredges with USCG – Documented crews may designate an officer as collateral – duty SSHO instead of having a full-time SSHO if the officer meets the SSHO training and experience requirements.

(r) SSHO requirements

a. In addition to requirements stated elsewhere in this specification, the SSHO shall be present at the project site, and shall be located so they have full mobility and reasonable access to all major work operations, for at least one (1) shift in each 24 hour period when work is being done. The SSHO, or Alternate SSHO, shall be available during all shifts for immediate verbal consultation and notification, either by phone or radio. The SSHO shall be a full-time, dedicated position, except as noted above. The SSHO shall report to a senior project (or corporate) officials.

b. The SSHO shall inspect all work areas and operations during initial set-up and at least monthly observe and provide personal oversight on each shift during dredging operations for projects with many work sites, more often for those with less work sites.

c. For projects with multiple shifts or when SSHO is temporarily off-site, an Alternate SSHO will be assigned to insure SSHO coverage for the project at all times work activities are conducted. The Alternate SSHO must meet the same requirements and assume the responsibilities of the project SSHO.

The Alternate SSH position may be a collateral duty.

d. If the SSHO is off-site for a period longer than 24 hours, a qualified replacement SSHO shall be provided and shall fulfill the same roles and responsibilities as the primary/initial SSHO.

(s) Designated Representative (DR) Requirements

a. Designated Representatives (DR) are collateral duty safety personnel, with safety duties in addition to their full-time occupation, and support and supplement the SSHO efforts in managing, implementing and enforcing the Contractor’s Safety and Health Program. DRs shall be individual (s) with work oversight responsibilities, such as masters, mates, fill foremen, and superintendents. DRs should not be positions requiring continuous mechanical or equipment operations, such as equipment operators.

b. A DR shall be appointed for all remote work locations more than 45 minutes travel time from the SSHO’s duty location, typically including dredged material placement sites, towing and scow operations, and ther operations.

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c. The DRs will perform safety program tasks as designated by the SSHO and report safety findings to the SSHO/Alternate SSHO. The SSHO shall document results of safety findings and provide information for inclusion in the CQC reports to the Government Representative.

(t) Safety Personnel Training Requirements

a. The SSHO, Alternate SSHO, and Designated Representatives for dredging contracts shall take either the OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Course or an equivalent 30 hours of formal safety and health training covering the subjects of the OSHA 30-hour Course (see EM 385-1-1 Appendix A, paragraph 3.(d)(3) applicable to dredging work and given by qualified instructors.

b. SSHOs shall maintain competency through having taken 8 hours of documented formal, on-line, or self-study safety and health related coursework every year. Examples of continuing education activities that meet this requirement are: writing an article, teaching a class, reading/writing professional articles, attendance/participation in professional societies/meetings, etc.

c. The SSHO, Alternate SSHO, and Designated Representatives shall have a minimum of three (3) years continuous experience within the past five (5) years in supervising/managing dredging, marine or land-based construction, and work managing safety programs or processes, or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls in activities or environments with similar hazards. This is in lieu of the construction experience required by paragraph 01.A1.b, EM 385-1-1.

3. SIGNAL LIGHTS

The Contractor shall display signal lights and conduct his/her operations in accordance with U. S. Coast Guard regulations governing lights and day signals to be displayed, as set forth in Commandant, U. S. Coast Guard Instruction M16672.2C, Navigation Rules, International - Inland (COMDTINST M16672); 33 CFR 81, Appendix A (International); and 33 CFR 84 through 33 CFR 90 (Inland) as applicable.

4. CONTINUITY OF WORK

No payment will be made for work done in any area designated by the Contracting Officer until the full dimensions required under the contract are secured in the whole of such area, nor will payment be made for excavation in any area not adjacent to and in prolongation of areas where full dimensions have been secured except by decision of the Contracting Officer. Should any such non-adjacent area be excavated to full dimensions during the operations carried on under the contract, payment for all work therein may be deferred until the required dimensions have been made in the area

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