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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

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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.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

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

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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02 Jan 13, 2010

W912PL

CONTRACTING DIVISION

P.O. BOX 532711

LOS ANGELES, CA 90053-2325

W912PL-10-B-0002

Jan 13, 2010

Project: Santa Maria South Levee Improvement, Reach 3, Santa Barbara County, CA

Amendment is issued to effect the following changes:

1) Replace Specifications Section 01200, Added paragraphs 1.5.6 thru 1.5.9.

2) Site Visit Sign-In Sheet is attached.

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SECTION 01200

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

ER 1-1-11 (1995) Progress, Schedules, and Network

Analysis Systems

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DoD)

UFC 4-010-01 (2003) UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC)

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME B18.2.1 (1996) Square and Hex Bolts and Screws, Inch

Series

ASME B18.2.2 (1987; R 1999) Square and Hex Nuts

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM F 547 (2001) Nails for Use with Wood and Wood-Base

Materials

ASTM F 1667 (2002) Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and

Staples

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2002) National Electrical Code

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (NIST)

NIST PS 20 (1999) American Softwood Lumbar Standards

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

COE EM 385-1-1 (2008) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

Section 01.A.08.b of EM-385-1-1

EM 1110-1-1003 (01 Aug 96) NAVSTAR Global Positioning System

Survey

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EM 1110-1-1005 (31 Aug 94) Topographic Surveying

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (DOC)

DOC PS 1 (1995) Construction and Industrial Plywood

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

DOT D-6.1 (2000) Manual of Uniform Traffic Control

Devices

MASTER PAINTERS INSTITUTE (MPI)

MPI 5 (Jan 2003) Exterior Alkyd Wood Primer

MPI 10 (Jan 2003) Exterior Latex, Flat

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 "RE" designates that the Resident Office will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01330, SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Temporary Electrical Layout Plan; G, RE

Contractor's Work Area Plan; G, RE

Contractor's Staging and Stockpile Area Plans; G, RE

Contractor's Batch Plant plan; G, RE

Borrow Site; G, RE

Pilot Channel; G, RE

Safety Plan; G, RE

Survey; G, GE

Permits Acquired by Contractor

Contractor shall submit the above required documents in accordance with this section.

Haul Route Plan; G, RE.

The Contractor shall submit a haul route plan that will be used during construction of the project.

1.3 TEMPORARY ELECTRIC WIRING

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1.3.1 Temporary Power and Lighting

The Contractor shall provide construction power facilities in accordance with the safety requirements of the National Electrical Code NFPA No. 70 and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual latest version of COE EM 385-1-1. The contractor shall utilize this latest version for all references throughout the contract. The latest version is dated September 2008 (yellow Book). The Contractor, or his delegated subcontractor, shall enforce all the safety requirements of electrical extensions for the work of all subcontractors. All work shall be accomplished by skilled electrical tradesmen in a workmanlike manner, as approved by the Contracting Officer. Prior to construction the Contractor shall submit a Temporary Electrical Layout Plan.

1.3.2 Construction Equipment

In addition to the requirements of COE EM 385-1-1, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, all temporary wiring conductors installed for operation of construction tools and equipment shall be either Type TW or THW contained in metal raceways, or may be multiconductor cord. Temporary wiring shall be secured above the ground or floor in a workmanlike manner and shall not present an obstacle to persons or equipment. Open wiring may only be used outside of buildings, and then only in strict accordance with the provisions of the National Electrical Code.

1.3.3 Circuit Protection

In addition to the present requirements in COE EM 385-1-1 and the National Electrical Code, all 15 and 20-ampere receptacle outlets used for obtaining power during construction shall have ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) for personnel protection. Block and brick saws shall also be equipped with GFCI. The Contracting Officer may allow an exception to this requirement for circuits for concrete vibrators or circuits operating at other than 60 Hertz normal (in both cases an assured grounding program as described in the National Electrical Code, except utilizing the daily inspection frequency of the grounding means of such equipment, may be permitted). The assured grounding program will not be permitted as a substitute for usage of GFCI'S except as described above. All generator-powered 15- and 20-ampere, 60 Hertz receptacle outlets shall have GFCI'S, and shall be properly grounded. A testing means shall be provided which will impose a measured fault of 5 milliamperes, plus or minus 1 milliamperes, and result in tripping the GFCI unit.

1.4 UTILITIES

1.4.1 Cooperation with Utilities

Site reconnaissance and surveys to locate surface and overhead utilities including side drains, cable lines, and man-made structures were conducted in January and August 2009. There are overhead utility lines existed at Suey Crossing Bridge. These utilities are unlikely to impact the work.

Surface utilities include a PVC irrigation pipe which will be removed by others prior to construction and interior drainage pipes and boxes exist within the project limits and are shown on the contract drawings. No guarantee is made to the accuracy of the location shown on the drawings.

The Contractor shall determine for himself the exact location of all utilities. Should Contractor's operations result in damage to any utility

SECTION 01200 Page 4 the location of which has been brought to its attention, he shall assume full responsibility for such damage. There also exists the likelihood that other abandoned older and undocumented underground utility lines exist within the project area. Contractor shall contact Dig Alert (telephone number 800-227-2600) a minimum of two (2) working days before beginning any underground work.

The following phone numbers should put the Contractor in contact with the proper personnel should the contractor encounter unexpected under ground utilities:

City of Santa Maria Rodger Olds (805) 925-0951 X225 (primary contact) Shad Springer (805) 925-0951 X225

County of of Santa Barbara Flood Control District Jon Frye (805) 568-3444 (primary contact) Rick Tomasini (805) 681-5636 (seconday contact)

All under ground utilities located on along the levee landward side shall be protected in-place.

1.4.2 Existing 36" and 48" Dia. RCP's with Flap Gates

There are two reinforced concrete pipes (RCP) exist within project limits and are shown on the contract drawings. These pipes go through the levee and are buried under the levee at a design depth. They need to be modified to appropriate fit the soil cement levee. Pipe inlets are located on the landward side and will be protected in-place. Pipe outlets will require modifications to fit soil cement levee geometry. The contractor shall construct and modify outlet structures and extended pipe segments per contract drawings. The Contractor shall be required to record pre-construction conditions (still photographs or video taping) of the entire construction site prior to start of work. This should be done in the presence of the USACE COR/Project Engineer and copies of all photos/video be provided to COR prior to start of construction.

1.4.3 Existing 2-2'X5' RCB's with Flap Gates

There are existing two 2'X5' reinforced concrete boxes (RCB) within project limits and are shown on the contract drawings. These RCB's go through the levee and are about 2 feet below top of levee. RCB culvert inlets are located on the landward side and will be protected in-place. RCB culvert outlets will require modifications to fit soil cement levee geometry. The contractor shall construct and modify outlet structures and extended RCB segments respectively per contract drawings. Because of having 2-ft cover on each RCB, it is suggested that the contractor should contact the City of Santa Maria via the County of Santa Barbara-Flood Control District to obtain allowable loadings for the RCB's prior to operating heavy construction equipment directly on top of these RCB's. The Contractor shall be required to record pre-construction conditions (still photographs or video taping) of the entire construction site prior to start of work. This should be done in the presence of the USACE COR/Project Engineer and copies of all photos/video be provided to COR prior to start of construction. Should Contractor's

SECTION 01200 Page 5 operations result in damage to any of the RCB's, he shall assume full responsibility for such damage and shall repair to satisfactory of the Contracting Officer at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.4 Existing Landfill Gas and Ground Water Monitoring Probes

The City of Santa Maria maintains numerous landfill gas and ground water monitoring probes. These monitoring probes are located on landward side, along the levee. Construction of soil cement levee will not impact these City installed devices. However, the contractor shall protect existing city installed devices. It is the contractor's responsibility to record pre-construction conditions (still photographs or video taping) of the entire construction site including these existing utilities prior to start of work.

This should be done in the presence of the USACE COR/Project Engineer and copies of all photos/video be provided to COR prior to start of construction.

Damage to these probes as the result of contractor construction activities shall be replaced at the contractor's expense.

1.4.5 Existing Suey Crossing Bridge

The City of Santa Barbara constructed the bridge in the year 2000 and it has maintained the bridge since. Construction of soil cement levee involves reinforcement of the bridge piers with 18" grouted riprap shown on the contract drawings to prevent scouring. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions and cares when working under the bridge to ensure no damage to the bridge including its piers. The contractor is required to notify the Contracting Officer, SBCFCD and the City of Santa Maria one week in advance prior to excavation for bridge pier reinforcement. The Contractor shall be required to record pre-construction conditions (still photographs or video taping) of the entire construction site inclduing this bridge prior to start of work. This should be done in the presence of the USACE COR/Project Engineer and copies of all photos/video be provided to COR prior to start of construction. It is the contractor's responsibility to repair and replace such damage caused by the contractor as result of construction activities to the satisfactory of the Contracting Officer at no additional cost to the project.

1.5 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.5.1 General

The Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, COE EM 385-1-1, (see Contract Clauses, paragraph 52-236-13 of Section 00700, ACCIDENT PREVENTION), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Standards for Construction (Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations Part 1926 as revised from time to time) and UFGS Specifications section 01352 in this specifications;

General Industry Standards (Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910 as revised from time to time); and the National Fire Protection Association Codes are applicable to this contract. In case of conflict the most stringent requirement of the standards is applicable.

1.5.2 The Prime Contractor's Superintendent and Safety Officer

The Prime Contractor's Superintendent in coordination with its Safety Officer shall take an active role in enforcing the recommended safety requirements made by the Safety Officer and participate in safety conferences, hazard analysis, tool box meetings, walk-through inspections, correction of

SECTION 01200 Page 6 violations, etc., and including that of the subcontractor's work. The Prime Contractor's Safety Officer is responsible for enforcing the safety requirements and scheduling and attending meetings related to the safety of the construction crews as needed. The Safety Officer needs to be familiar with the Federal, State and Local Government environmental protection laws.

The Prime Contractor's Superintendent and Safety Officer shall be required to abide and in compliance with the specifications section 01352-Government Safety Requirements and EM-385-1-1.

1.5.3 Additional Health and Safety Requirements

Additional project specific health and safety requirements are presented in Section 01354, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR CIVIL WORKS.

1.5.4 Violations

If recurring violations and/or gross violation indicate that the safety performance is unsatisfactory, corrective action shall be taken as directed, and at the discretion of the Contracting Officer the retention or some part thereof will be withheld from the progress payment until corrective action has been completed.

1.5.5 Elevated Work Areas

Workers in elevated work areas in excess of 6 feet above an adjoining surface require special safety attention. In addition to the provisions/regulations of EM 385-1-1 and Specifications Section 01352-Government Safety Requirements, the following safety measures are required to be submitted to the Contracting Officer. Prior to commencement of work in elevated work areas, the Contractor shall submit Drawings depicting all provisions of his positive protection system.

1.5.6 Special Safety Precaution

Because this project is located near a city's landfill (City's landfill is located along the landward side of the levee), there is a potential for landfill gas mitigation during construction work. Construction crews performing excavation work and construction of levee structures adjacent to the landfill should be equipped with proper safety gear and monitoring equipment. Exposed excavations should be monitored for gas prior to entering trenches and absolutely "No" smoking or open flames allowed. The Contractor shall become familiar with the potential hazards associated with landfill gas.

1.5.7 Potential For Hazard

Landfill gases usually vent to the atmospheres through the cover soils, but may mitigate laterally to adjacent areas depending on site and weather condition. Landfill gases have the potential to create hazardous conditions if not controlled or recognized. Hazardous conditions include

- Starting fired spontaneously from exposed and/or decomposing refuse such

- Fires and explosions may occur from the presence of methane gas.

- Oxygen deficiency in underground trenches, conduits, and structures

- High toxic and flammable gas such as hydrogen sulfide.

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1.5.8 Safety Precautions

In addition to conforming to the safety rules and regulations, the Contractor shall take the following precaution measures:

- The use of explosives or firearms shall not be permitted on the site.

- If refuse is exposed during construction activities, the Contractor shall notify the City Engineer and the Contracting Officer immediately.

1.5.9 Contractor's Site Specific Health and Safety Plan

The Contractor is required to include the following measures:

- Compliance with the requirements of OSHA, Cal-OSHA and all other regulatory agency requirements.

- Inhalation of landfill gases shall be avoided. Such gases or oxygen-deficient air may cause nausea and dizziness, which could lead to accidents.

Work should precede in a direction upwind of the excavation where possible.

- Workers shall avoid contact with exposed refuse, condensate, or leachate.

- Fire extinguishers with a rating of at least A, B, and C shall be available at all times on the site.

- Start-up and shutdown of equipment shall be voided in areas of exposed refuse.

1.5.10 Fire Prevention

The Contractor shall coordinate with the Fire Department and the Contracting Officer prior to conducting any fire hazardous operation. Cutting or welding will be permitted only in areas that are or have been made fire safe. Where possible, all combustibles shall be located at least 35 feet horizontally from the work site. Where such location is impracticable, combustibles shall be protected with fire blankets and/or protective welding screens to prevent slag from running out of the work area.

1.5.11 Record keeping/Reporting Requirements

On all contract operations, the Prime Contractor shall be responsible for recording and reporting all accident exposure and experience incident work.

(This includes exposure and experience of the prime Contractor and his/her sub-contractor(s)). As a minimum these records shall include exposure work-hours and a log of occupational injuries and OSHA Form 200 or state equivalent as prescribed by 29 CFR 1904.5 Records shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval before issuing for utilization.(Reference EM 385-1-1, 01.D.04).

1.5.12 Accident Reporting

In addition to the requirements for reporting accidents in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 1, the Prime Contractor will submit at the 50% point and 100% of project completion, a written summary of worker's compensation claims filed by workers on the project. The report will include all subcontractors.

The main report covering the Prime Contractor claims will be certified as "correct and true" by the Contractor's compensation insurance carrier. The same certification will be required for subcontractor reports. The Contractor is required to submit the Accident Reporting form to the Contracting Offcier for reveiw and approval.

1.6 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

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This provision specifies the procedure for the determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather in accordance with the CONTRACT CLAUSE, Section 00700, entitled "DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) ". In order for the Contracting Officer to award a time extension under this clause, the following conditions must be satisfied:

a. The weather experienced at the project site during the contract period must be found to be unusually severe as determined by the Contracting Officer, that is, more severe than the adverse weather anticipated for the project location during any given month.

Severve weather shall include monsoon rain storms that prevent the normal prosecution of the work and/ or water running or standing in the Santa Maria that prevents the normal prosecution of the work.

b. The unusually severe weather must actually cause a delay to the completion of the project as determined by the Contracting Officer.

The delay must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

Upon acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, the Contractor will record on the daily Contractor Quality Control (CQC) report, the occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work. Actual adverse weather delay days must prevent work on critical activities for 50 percent or more of the Contractor's scheduled work day (ER 415-1-15, 31 OCT 89). The number of adverse weather days may include days impacted by the adverse weather, even if adverse weather occurred prior to the day recorded (as in flooding after a previous rain storm). The Contractor will be eligible for a Contract Modification / time extension equal to the number of Unusually Severe Weather days as approved by the Contracting Officer.

Provided below is the anticipated adverse weather days for information.

Adverse Weather Days were determined based on the following 3 elements:

a. Daily Precipitation: equal or greater than 0.1 inch

b. Max. Daily Temperature: equal or greater than 110° F

c. Min. Daily Temperature: equal or less than 32° F

Monthly Anticipated Adverse Weather Days for Santa Maria, CA Number of days based upon a 5-day work week

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 6 5 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 6

Basic data for these determinations were obtained from 1971-2000 station climate summaries published at the National Climatic Data Center by the National Weather Service, NOAA.

The estimated total number of adverse weather days (5-day work week) for the period January through December is 28 days.

1.7 SUPERVISION BY THE CONTRACTOR

The following requirements, in addition to those contained in the Contract Clause entitled: SUPERINTENDENCE BY CONTRACTOR, shall be met by the Contractor. The site representative appointed by the Contractor and approved

SECTION 01200 Page 9 by the Contracting Officer shall, as a minimum, have the authority to negotiate and execute Supplemental Agreements having a value up to $100,000.

1.8 WASTE AND SPOILED MATERIAL

Unless otherwise specified, waste material as defined in Section 01354, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR CIVIL WORKS, and spoiled material consisting of hazardous, construction debris and vegetation grubbing shall be hauled and disposed of by the Contractor at a licensed off site sanitary landfill.

1.9 CONTRACTOR'S WORK AREA PLAN

The contractor shall prepare the contractor's work area plan and submit theContractor's Work Area Plan to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to construction. The work area plan shall include all necessary control data such as horizontal and vertical datum identifying location of the proposed work area plan.

1.10 CONTRACTOR'S STAGING AND STOCKPILE AREAS

Areas identified on the contract drawings as Contractor Staging/Stockpile Areas 1 and 2 are located within the project limits. The contractor's staging/stockpile area 1 is located immediate east of Suey Crossing Bridge and situated on the levee landward (back) side as shown on the contract drawings. This is a landfill area. It has an area of about 2.75 acres and belongs to both the City of Santa Maria and County of Santa Barbara. The contractor is required to have trailers including the Government trailer if needed, equipped with methane detectors for periodically monitoring carbon monoxide and propane. The contractor staging/stockpile area 2 is located about 2,500ft downstream (west) of the Bradley Canyon Confluence and situated on the levee landward (back) side as indicated on the contract drawings. It has an area of about 9.8 acres and belongs to the City of Santa Maria. This area can be used for mixing materials/batch plant as well. These two sites are only for the contractor's staging, stockpiling of riprap/stone and Government's Field Office. They shall not be used for holding any other construction debris. The contractor has options not to use these areas for stockpiling of riprap if he/she can sell the material or if other ecologically and economically suitable sites are found. The contractor shall contract SBCFCD - Mr. Jon Frye at (805) 568-3444 for disposal options.

Coordination with the City of Santa Maria for traffic routes on the landfill and to landfill area from the riverbed prior to construction is a must. The contractor is required to submit Contractor's Staging and Stockpile Area Plans to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to mobilization of equipment.

1.11 CONTRACTOR'S BATCH PLANT

As noted on sheet T-05 of the construction drawing set-General Notes:

Construction must begin from the upstream end of the project and proceed toward downstream end. Batch/mixing plant No. 2 is located in the same area of the contractor's staging/stockpile area 2 described above.

Horizontal control points indicated on the contract drawings for batch plant No.2 are for the contractor to follow. The plan includes horizontal coordinates, dimensions and other pertinent data necessary for locating the batch plant. The contractor shall submit the Contractor's Batch Plant Plan

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1.12 BORROW SITES

Borrow sites are located in areas where existing Pilot Channels have been excavated many times in the past by the SBCFCD. One of the borrow sites is located in the river, immediate east of Suey Crossing Bridge that extends about 2,500ft. toward east (upstream stream) and has width of about 250'.

Contract drawing shett T-06 provides pilot channel location that could be used as the borrow site. The contractor shall not excavate any other areas for borrow material without approval of the Contracting Officer or unless directed. Before excavation, the contractor shall submit the Borrow Site including profile, sections and details of the proposed excavation to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to excavation. The SBCFCD is very familiar with the pilot channel and the borrow areas. The contractor is advised to contact the SBCFCD to obtain information related to pilot channels and borrow areas. Final grading will be required for the excavated borrow sites so that no water ponding remains within excavated borrow sites.

1.13 PILOT CHANNEL

As part of diversion and control of water, Pilot Channels will be needed to divert water away from construction areas and to keep low flow away from soil cement levee construction. Material excavated from Pilot Channels can either be used as additional borrow material for soil cement revetment or fill material needed for diversion berms, provided that excavated material must meet all requirements set forth for soil cement construction mentioned in the specifications. The contractor shall submit plan, profile and details of the proposed Pilot Channel showing channel alignment and sections to the Contracting Officer for review and approval prior to excavation

1.14 EXISTING ROCK GROINS

There are twenty-two (22) existing rock groins that need to be removed and disposed of (soil cement levee sta.275+00 to sta. 336+00)for construction of the soil cement levee. The removed groin material and rirpap shall become the property of the contractor, and shall be disposed of at the contractor's expense and there will be no additional cost to the Government. The contractor has options not to use areas identified on the contract drawing as stock pile areas for stockpiling riprap if he/she can sell the material or if other ecologically and economically suitable sites are found. Available information for existing soil cement and derrick stone groins is provided on the contract drawings.

1.15 EXISTING FENCE

There are existing fences (5' to 25' section) that are located along the levee on the levee riverside slope. These fences need to be removed and disposed of, except the one that is located immediate upstream of Suey Crossing Bridge requiring removal and replacement as noted on the contract drawings. The contractor is advised to verify fences that are to be removed and disposed of during site visit.

1.16 SEWAGE DISPOSAL FOR TEMPORARY FACILITIES

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A sewage disposal location is not available at the site for use under this contract. The contractor shall dispose sewage at an off-site licensed sewage disposal facility. Permission to use the off-site facility shall be obtained by the Contractor and any costs attendant thereto shall be borne by the Contractor.

1.17 INTERRUPTION OF EXISTING UTILITY SERVICES

The Contractor shall perform the work under this contract with a minimum of outage time for all utilities. In some cases, the Contractor may be required to perform the work while the existing utility is in service. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and obtaining written permission from the utility companies for utility outages prior to submitting the request to the Contracting Officer for approval. The Contracting Officer only approves a utility outage after the Contractor submits written verification that a utility outage is approved by those effected. The Contractor is required to contact City of Santa Barbara-Flood Control District to obtain contact information for such utility companies. When it is necessary to interrupt the existing utilities, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 14 calendar days in advance of the time the Contractor proposes the existing service to be interrupted. The interruption time shall be kept to a minimum, say 6 hours duration, depending upon the activities at the facility which require continuous service from the existing utility, an interruption may not be subject to schedule at the time desired by the Contractor. In such cases the interruption may have to be scheduled at a time of minimum requirement of demand for the utility. The amount of time requested by the Contractor for interruption of existing utility service shall be as approved by the Contracting Officer. Costs, if any, shall be born by the Contractor.

1.18 UTILITY OUTAGES

The Contractor shall schedule work requiring disruption of utility distribution systems, electrical power, gas, sewage, water, and telephone.

Contractor shall schedule this work such that work starts and is completed with continuous effort. The Contractor is responsible for coordination and scheduling utility outages including non-normal duty hour work and shall be responsible for bearing all costs associated with such mentioned tasks affecting the outages. Once the Contractor has finished coordination an outages and obtained written approval from potential impacted customers of the specific utilities, the Contractor can submit the outage to the Contracting Officer for final approval. All pertinent documentation indicating utility outrage coordination including the impacted customers' input will be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

1.18.1 Utility Outages and Road Cutting

The Contractor shall be required to maintain one open lane of traffic for any road being saw-cut and excavated in order to complete work under this contract. The Contractor shall also be required to provide traffic control and signage necessary to maintain one open lane during construction operations. Prior to road cutting and excavation, the Contractor shall submit a written request to the Contracting Officer for review and approval.

1.19 PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANIES

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The contractor shall call Dig Alert at 1-800- 227-2600 at least two working days before commencing excavation. Make sure to inform the Contracting Officer in advance for the axcavation. .

1.20 COOPERATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS

The Government or other Agencies, including but not limited to Santa Barbara County Flood Control District and the City of Santa Maria, may have construction activities underway within the vicinity of this project. The Contractor shall be aware of these possible Government and or other Agencies construction activities and shall work cooperatively with the Government and or other Agencies to minimize impacts to all projects. The contractor shall contact the following city and county staff in regard coordination with other construction contractors.

Point of contact for the City Santa Maria: Rodger Olds (805) 925-0951 X225, and point of contact for the County of Santa Barbara-Flood Control District: Jon Frye (805) 568-3444

1.21 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

1.21.1 Site Plan

The contractor shall prepare a contractor's work area and stockpile plan mentioned in the previous paragraphs indicating the proposed location and dimensions of staging area and stockpile site as well as any area to be fenced and used by the contractor, the number of trailers to be used, avenues of ingress/egress to the fenced area and details of the fence installation.

Because of the safety concerns detailed sections of stock pile areas showing height and fill slope need to be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. Any areas which may have to be graveled to prevent the tracking of mud shall also be identified. The contractor shall also indicate if the use of a supplemental or other staging area is desired. Sheets T-06, T-07 and T-08 of the contract drawings provide the staging areas of the contractor and stockpile sites for the project. All staging and stockpile areas are located on the levee backside (landside). The Government in coordination with the Santa Barbara Flood Control District made every effort possible to locate staging and stockpile areas. The contractor must understand that the use of these staging and stockpile areas is solely at his own risk no compensation will be made to the contractor for any damage to or loss of equipment due to flooding and vandalism. The contractor shall be responsible for diversion and control of water per specifications section 02100 diversion and control of water and security for the site.

1.21.2 Employee Parking

Contractor employees shall park privately owned vehicles in an area designated as the Contractor Staging Area. This area is considered to be within reasonable walking distance of the construction site.

1.22 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22.1 Payment for Utility Services

Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the amount of each utility service consumed shall be charged to or paid for by the Contractor.

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1.22.2 Meters and Temporary Connections

the Contractor shall be responsible for setting-up all temporary utilities/meters directly with the utility companies and paying utility companies directly for any services provided. The Contractor, at its expense and in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall provide and maintain necessary temporary connections, distribution lines, and meter bases required to measure the amount of each utility used for the purpose of determining charges.

1.22.3 Construction Water

Construction water is available from City of Santa Maria hydrants. The contractor will contact the City, Mr. Steve Kahn at (805) 925-0951 X7270 for specific information regarding the use of the City water and is responsible all costs associated with its use.

The Contractor shall not use groundwater from dewatering activities nor from within excavations for construction purposes including dust control. Surface water may be utilized for construction purposes if approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.22.4 Sanitary Facilities

Suitable sanitary facilities shall be provided and maintained by the Contractor. the Contractor is required to install portable toilets and sanitary facilitys in accordance with EM-385-1-1, Paragraphs 02.E and 02.F.

1.22.5 Telephone

The Contractor shall make arrangements and pay all costs for telephone facilities desired.

1.23 CONTRACTOR'S ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (SAFETY PLAN)

The contractor shall submit a Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. The safety plan shall include guidelines and requirements outlined in the COE EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

1.24 SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO)

The Contractor is required to provide a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) at the work site at all times to perform safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcement for the Contractor. The Contractor Quality Control (CQC) person cannot be the SSHO on this project, even though the QC has safety inspection responsibilities as part of the QC duties. The SSHO on this project shall meet the following requirement:

An Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) and/or Construction Health & Safety Technician

(CHST).

A minimum of 10 years safety work of a progressive nature with at least 5 years of experience on similar projects.

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30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within the last 5 years.

An average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5 years with training for competent person status for at least the following areas of competency:

Excavation; Fall protection; Confined space; Health hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents;

Personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use and maintenance.

The SSHO's resume shall be submitted by the contractor to the Government District Safety Office and the Contracting Officer for determination if this individual is acceptable. The resume can be submitted concurrently with the contractor's Accident Prevention Plan.

1.25 BULLETIN BOARD, PROJECT SIGN, AND SAFETY SIGNS

The Contractor shall construct and/or erect the following project facilities as soon as possible and not less than 15 calendar days after notice to proceed.

1.25.1 Bulletin Board

Immediately upon beginning of work, the Contractor shall provide a weatherproof glass-covered bulletin board not less than 36 by 48 inches in size for displaying the Equal Employment Opportunity poster, a copy of the wage decision contained in the contract, Wage Rate Information poster, and other information approved by the Contracting Officer. The bulletin board shall be located at the project site in a conspicuous place easily accessible to all employees, as approved by the Contracting Officer. Legible copies of the aforementioned data shall be displayed until work is completed. Upon completion of work the bulletin board shall be removed by and remain the property of the Contractor.

1.25.2 Project and Safety Signs

The requirements for the signs and their contents are shown and illustrated at the end of this section. The signs shall be located at the project site and on the locations designated by the Contracting Officer,in a conspicuous place easily accessible to all employees and public as approved by the Contracting Officer. The signs shall be erected within 15 days after receipt of the notice to proceed. The data required by the safety sign shall be corrected daily, with light colored metallic or non-metallic numerals. Upon completion of the project, the signs shall be removed from the site.

1.25.2.1 Project Information Signs/Construction Project Identification Sign

Contractor shall provide two (2) project information signs with American Recovery Reinvestment Act (ARRA) logo on them because this project was funded under ARRA of 2009. Signs shall be installed at locations to be determined by the Contracting Officer, at the start of construction to inform the public of the forthcoming project and construction dates. Signs shall be constructed in accordance with the Project Information Sign Figure 1B including ARRA logo included at the end of this section. The signs shall be installed at the

SECTION 01200 Page 15 location(s) approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall maintain the signs as necessary, and update the information as requested by the Contracting Officer.

1.25.2.2 Warning Signs

Contractor shall provide and install warning signs facing approaching traffic on all roads crossing under overhead power lines. Contractor shall also supply and install warning signs at locations where existing high power gas lines and oil pipes present as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.25.2.3 Hard Hat Signs

Contractor shall provide and install a 'minimum' of six hard hat signs shall be placed at the construction site; that the contractor shall be required to place hard-hat signs at all entry points to the construction site as specified in EM-385-1-1, paragraph 05-D-01, b. Hard hat signs will be as shown on the Hard Hat Sign figure 2 at the end of this section.

1.26 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

During construction the Contractor shall provide access and temporary relocated roads as necessary to maintain traffic. The Contractor shall maintain and protect traffic on all affected roads during the construction period except as otherwise specifically directed by the Contracting Officer.

Measures for the protection and diversion of traffic, including the provision of watchmen and flagmen, erection of barricades, placing of lights around and in front of equipment and the work, and the erection and maintenance of adequate warning, danger, and direction signs, shall be as required by the State and local authorities having jurisdiction. At a minimum, the Contractor shall be required to comply with EM-385-1-1, Section

8, "ACCIDENT PREVENTION SIGNS, TAGS, LABELS, SIGNALS, PIPING SYSTEM

IDENTIFICATION AND TRAFFIC CONTROL." The traveling public shall be protected from damage to person and property. The Contractor's traffic on roads selected for hauling material to and from the site shall interfere as little as possible with public traffic. The Contractor shall implement appropriate traffic control measures to minimize traffic disruption during construction. The Contractor shall investigate the adequacy of existing roads and the allowable load limit on these roads. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair of any damage to roads caused by construction operations. All damaged roadways will be repaired by the Contractor after construction activities are completed. Damaged roadways will also be repaired by the Contractor during construction if the damage could adversely affect non-construction traffic circulation, volume, and safety. Finished repair roadways shall be inspected and approved by the Government and its appropriate agencies including Santa Barbara Flood Control District (SBCFCD)and Santa Maria City Traffic Department. If it is determined that damaged roadways are not properly repaired, the Contractor shall be responsible for performing repairs of damaged roadways till they are accepted.

1.26.1 Haul Roads

The Contractor shall use existing dirt roads in the river bed and gravel surfaced-road on top of levee as means of transpoting and hauling construction material. The Contractor shall, at its own expense, construct

SECTION 01200 Page 16 access and haul roads necessary for proper prosecution of the work under this contract. Haul roads shall be constructed with suitable grades and widths;

sharp curves, blind corners, and dangerous cross traffic shall be avoided.

The Contractor shall provide necessary lighting, signs, barricades, and distinctive markings for the safe movement of traffic. The method of dust control, although optional, shall be adequate to ensure safe operation at all times. Dust control shall be compliant with Section 01354, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR CIVIL WORKS. Location, grade, width, and alignment of construction and hauling roads shall be submitted to the COR for review and approval. The Construction and Haul Route Plan is subject to approval by the Contracting Officer. Lighting shall be adequate to assure full and clear visibility for full width of haul road and work areas during any night work operations. Upon completion of the work, haul roads unless approved to remain by the Contracting Officer shall be removed. Contractor and Contracting Officer shall jointly inspect all existing haul roads, etc., prior to start of construction and jointly document conditions in order to establish a "pre-construction site condition verification" for the record.

This will assist the Government and the Contractor in determining any damage caused by the Contractor during construction; and will eleminiate or reduce any arguments as to what the Contractor might be required to repair.

1.26.2 Barricades

The Contractor shall erect and maintain temporary barricades to limit public access to hazardous areas. Such barricades shall be required whenever safe public access to gravel and paved areas such as roads, parking areas or sidewalks is prevented by construction activities or as otherwise necessary to ensure the safety of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Barricades shall be securely placed, clearly visible with adequate illumination to provide sufficient visual warning of the hazard during both day and night.

The gravel road on top of levee has been utilized by pedestrians and bicyclists for years. The contractor shall install barricades and close the road temporarily during construction.

1.26.3 Contractor Access

Contractor access to the river bed is available at several locations where existing access ramps are located. Access to the east (downstream)end of the project is via a gated entry from Suey Crossing Bridge. Access to the west (upstream) end of the project is via a gated entry at the east end of the active city landfill adjacent to the levee. The Contractor shall coordinate use of the access points with the SBCFCD and the Contracting Officer. For access using private property, the Contractor must obtain prior written approval of the property owner for such access use and submit a copy of the approval to the Contracting Officer prior to use of the property. Any damage to the private owned property, caused by the Contractor's use, shall be repaired by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

1.27 PROTECTION OF EXISTING WORK

Before beginning any cutting or removal of the existing work, the Contractor shall carefully survey the existing work and examine the drawings and specifications to determine the extent of the work. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to insure against damage to such work to remain in place or to be protected, and any damage to such work shall be repaired or replaced as approved by the Contracting Officer at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully coordinate the work

SECTION 01200 Page 17 of this section with all other work. All existing work on the landward side of the levee shall be protected in-place except noted otherwise.

1.28 REMOVAL, DISPOSAL AND INSTALLATION OF LEVEE STATION POSTS

As indicated on the contract drawings, the contractor shall remove and dispose of the existing levee station posts and install the new ones as indicated on the contract drawings. Salvaged or reused levee signs are not acceptable are not covered under this contract. Locations of the new levee station markers are identified on the drawings. New galvanized posts will be as the same type as the existing ones including material and dimensions.

1.29 REMOVAL, DISPOSAL AND INSTALLATION OF FENCE AND LEVEE GATES

Existing fence along the riverward side of the levee will be removed and disposed of. Existing fence along the landward side shall be protected in-place. There is one gate located at the upstream end of the project that needs to be removed, disposed of and replaced. Removed fences and gate will become property of the contractor and therefore disposal of removed fences and gates shall be at the contractor's expense. Installation of additional fences and gates without approval of the Contracting Officer is the contractor's own risk. No separate payment item allowed for this task.

1.30 REMOVAL, DISPOSAL AND INSTALLATION OF ABC, LEVEE ROAD

There is an existing ABC layer placed on top of the levee roadway that shall be removed and disposed of.