Amendment W912WJ24Q0104-0001.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment is necessary to revise the Statement of Work and the specified schedule for submittals.

Closing remains April 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM Eastern.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

23-Apr-2024

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U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

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jennifer.m.samela@usace.army.milEMAIL:978-318-8324TEL:

JENNIFER M SAMELA / ADDED BY UPASS

W912WJ24Q0104

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

EAST ACCESS ROAD AND RECREATION AREA REPAIRS

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

UNION VILLAGE DAM

EAST THETFORD, VT

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. General:

1. Scope – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the following work:

a. Remove approximately forty (40) cubic yards of woody debris from fine lawns

b. Remove approximately forty (40) cubic yards of woody debris from East Access Road

c. Remove approximately one hundred (100) cubic yards of silt from 2.2 miles of East

Access Road and recreation road entrances, and add one hundred twenty (120) cubic yards of gravel

d. Grade East Access Road from Route 113 to Forest Management Trail and recreation road entrances

e. Clean ditches along East Access Road

f. Replant approximately 1.2 acres of fine lawn

g. Remove approximately ten (10) cubic yards of silt and debris from beach and add twenty

(20) cubic yards of sand

h. All material will be removed offsite. Area was damaged during the July 2023 flooding.

See Part II, Technical Requirements for more information.

NOTE: Access is only from Route 113 in Thetford Center, Vermont

2. Location – The Union Village Dam Project office is located at 2 Main Street, East Thetford, Vermont 05043. Location of work is on the East Access Road.

3. Site Visit – Contact the Technical Point of Contact to arrange a site visit. The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), for the project is Heather Morse 802-295-2855 or Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil.

4. Schedule – The work shall be completed within 60 days after notice to proceed. The Contractor will coordinate with the Government for the estimated start date. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless otherwise approved by the Technical Point of Contact. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

The Pre-Construction Conference shall be completed within fourteen (14) days of notice to proceed.

All pre-construction submittals shall be submitted within twenty-one (21) fourteen (14) days of notice to proceed. The Government reserves up to twenty-one (21) fourteen (14) days for review and acceptance on each submittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals/resubmittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall be resubmitted to the Government in an acceptable form within fourteen (14) ten (10) days of the Government’s response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

No field work may proceed prior to the acceptance of pre-construction submittals.

5. Safety Requirements -

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed electronically at the following link:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1- 1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

Project staff reserve the right to cease work at any time should the safety of employees, Contractors, and/or the public become jeopardized.

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan. The APP must be written by a Competent Person (CP) and document the specific work processes, equipment, materials to be used, hazards and applicable control measures.

The mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) must be submitted and accepted prior to beginning on site work:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6293_2023Aug31.pdf

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the APP contents with all effected onsite employees. The Prime Contractor is responsible for informing the subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

Daily safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the Technical Point of Contact upon request.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

An AHA shall be submitted and accepted for each definable feature of work (DFOW) in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-6. A DFOW is defined as any task, which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, or is identified as different trades or disciplines. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

For a non-mandatory formatted outline of an AHA, see ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis) https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6206_2023Aug24.pdf

d. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements:

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 3, SSHO. A Level 3 SSHO is a designated Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) with Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) responsibility that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3.b and 2-4.b.

Level 3 SSHOs must have training, knowledge, and/or experience identifying hazards and implementing controls for the work being performed.

The SSHO shall be present at the project site and be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the prime contractor’s SOH program. Contractor shall designate all SSHOs on a mandatory ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6282_2023Aug28.pdf

e. First-Aid and CPR Personnel Requirements:

For shifts with multiple employees, provide at least two employees that are certified to administer First Aid and CPR. When employes work alone, they must be certified in First Aid and be provided an effective means of communication to call for assistance in the event of an emergency. Minimum First Aid and CPR qualifications are outlined in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 3-3.

f. Additional Personnel Requirements:

Other Competent Person (CP) or Qualified Persons (QP) may be required per EM 385-1- 1 and/or other sections of this Scope of Work, based on the definable features of work for this project.

g. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor and reported to the Technical Point of Contact in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Table 2-1.

The mandatory ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the Technical Point of Contact within seven (7) days of an incident:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerForms/Eng_Fo rm_3394_2021Aug.pdf

h. Employee Exposure Data:

The Contractor shall electronically report total employee work hours (including subcontractors) to the Technical Point of Contact by close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month.

6. Contractor’s Personnel –

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements - The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified service properly and efficiently within the time limits specified. The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm’s employees strictly comply with the Code of Federal Regulations Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, and all, federal, state, and municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee/employees.

Examples of unbecoming actions or conduct include but are not limited to the following:

i. Cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, USACE personnel, or other contractors

ii. Recurring written and/or verbal complaints from visitors, USACE personnel, or other contractors.

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

c. Removal of Contractor’s Employees - The Technical Point of Contact may require the

Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the Technical Point of Contact, is incompetent, who endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee’s ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit.

Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone, and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

7. Pre-Construction Conference – Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of

Contact will schedule and conduct a “Pre-Construction Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will be physically present to attend this meeting. The Contractor shall directly oversee all work on the project and the Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall have the authority to act for the Contractor.

This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the government and contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required.

At the Pre-Construction Conference the contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Pre-Construction Conference:

i. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

ii. Contractor’s Safety Program (including sub-contractors).

iii. Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

iv. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Contractor’s Equipment

vii. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

viii. Invoice and payment.

NOTE: Work cannot begin until all safety paperwork is submitted and accepted by the Government

8. Permits – The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

9. Security – The contractor will comply with all established security policies at the Union Village Dam. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service. The Contractor shall be given at least twenty-four (24) hour notice of any such closure.

For the duration of the contract, the contractor will be provided one (1) key to provide access to work areas. This key is to be used only for contract purposes. This key will not be utilized to provide access for any individuals not performing contract specific work. During the contract period, the contractor is assumed responsible for the key. At the end of the work period, the key must be returned the TPOC. Final payment is contingent upon return of the gate key.

10. Flooding – Union Village Dam is a flood control project, and the work area outlined in this contract is subject to becoming inundated during periods of excessive rainfall. If such an event should occur, in-progress work shall immediately cease, and all equipment, materials, and personnel will be vacated from the area within 24 hours’ notice by the TPOC. If such removal is required, and if completed work is affected by flooding, the contractor will be compensated via a request for equitable adjustment in the contract.

11. Payment – After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. The invoice must also include the company letterhead, and this must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry.

For jobs greater than 30 days the contractor may request progress payment.

Final payment is contingent upon return of U.S. Government keys. Keys are required to be physically handed to the Technical Point of Contact. The Contractor assumes all responsibility for loss (which may include the cost of rekeying the applicable project).

All invoices may be mailed to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Hartland Lake PO Box 55 North Hartland, VT 05052

Or emailed to Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Scope – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the following work:

a. Remove approximately forty (40) cubic yards of woody debris from fine lawns

b. Remove approximately forty (40) cubic yards of woody debris from East Access Road

c. Remove approximately one hundred (100) cubic yards of silt from 2.2 miles of East

Access Road and recreation road entrances, and grade one hundred twenty (120) cubic yards of gravel

d. Grade East Access Road from Route 113 to Forest Management Trail and recreation road entrances

e. Clean ditches along East Access Road

f. Replant approximately 1.2 acres of fine lawn

g. Remove approximately ten (10) cubic yards of silt and debris from beach and add twenty

(20) cubic yards of sand

h. All material will be removed offsite. Area was damaged during the July 2023 flooding.

NOTE: Access is only from Route 113 in Thetford Center, Vermont

2. Submittals – Although the Government reviews submissions required by this Statement of Work, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The Government reserves up to twenty-one (21) fourteen

(14) days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall resubmit to the Government in acceptable form within fourteen (14) ten (10) days of the Government’s response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the TPOC for review and accepted by the Government.

a. Pre-Construction Submittals: Submitted within twenty-one (21) fourteen (14) days of notice to proceed. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work activities.

i. Accident Prevention Plan (ENG Form 6293)

ii. Activity Hazard Analysis

iii. Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter (ENG Form 6282)

iv. Safety Data Sheets

v. Spill Prevention Plan

vi. First-Aid, CPR Certifications

vii. Product Data

1) Seed

2) Gravel

3) Sand

3. References – All work shall be in conformance with:

a. 2024 VT AOT Standard Specifications for Construction

4. Other Contracts – The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the contractor shall fully cooperate with other contractors and Government employees. The contractor shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor or by Government employees.

5. Preferred Sequence for Work Schedules – The Technical Point of Contact shall provide the Contractor with a preferred sequence, or order, of work. (Note: The Contractor must provide sufficient personnel and equipment to accomplish services stated in the contract).

The Contractor will then be required to submit a work schedule for each service, and approximate times for beginning and ending of each required service listed. Any proposed change to an approved schedule must be submitted in writing, coordinated and approved by the Technical Point of Contact in advance of actual schedule changes.

6. Clean Up and Waste Disposal – The contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The contractor shall keep the work area, including any designated storage areas free from accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area the contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from contractor activities shall be restored by the contractor to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

7. Environmental Protection – Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc.

shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned on a daily basis. No burning is permissible. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. Storage and usage of lubricants and daily fueling of machinery and equipment shall occur at least 50 feet from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands and vernal pools). Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

8. Sustainability & Environmentally Preferred Products –

Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended contents levels.

Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered products meets minimum content levels upon request.

Furthermore, the Contractor should also meet the BioPreferred Program requirements. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio-based content levels for those products.

Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred’s minimum bio-based content level. Visit the BioPreferred web site:

https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio-based content level requirements.

9. Personal Protective Equipment - It is the contractor’s responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment necessary for performing the work.

10. Government Resources –The contractor shall supply their own means of electricity and communication (telephone). There is not a restroom available at the contract site, and there is no access to potable water at the contract site. The contractor would have to provide these resources or have an acceptable alternative plan for these resources.

11. Damage to Government and Private Property – The contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the contractor’s operation. The contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the contractor’s operation. The contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the contractor’s operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the contractor’s operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the Technical Point of Contact, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

12. Quality Assurance – The contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements. The government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

13. Receiving and Storing Materials – The contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive materials or supplies for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the contractor’s equipment or materials.

14. Omissions – This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state, or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable product.

Part 2 Products:

All products shall be new, unused and to the satisfaction of the TPOC. Products shall be approved by the TPOC prior to installation.

1. Seed for Fine Lawns -

a. Shall meet requirements of 2024 Vermont Standard Specifications for Construction sections 755.04. Seed shall be spread uniformly at a rate of one hundred thirty (130) lbs/acre minimum. Seed shall be applied using a hydraulic application.

b. State-approved seed of the latest season's crop shall be provided in original sealed packages bearing the producer's guaranteed analysis for percentages of mixture, purity, germination, hard seed, weed seed content, and inert material.

c. Playground Mix: Fine texture grasses. Seed at five (5) lbs per thousand (1000) square feet: 35% creeping red fescue, 25% perennial ryegrass, 20% chewing fescue, 10% Kentucky bluegrass, 10% annual ryegrass.

d. Substitutions will not be allowed without written request and approval from the Government.

e. Quality: Weed seed shall not exceed one (1) percent by weight of the total mixture. Wet, moldy, or otherwise damaged seed shall be rejected.

2. Beach Sand -

a. Concrete/washed sand

b. Color and consistency will match existing beach sand

3. Crushed Gravel -

a. 1 1/2” crushed gravel

Part 3 Execution:

1. Woody debris removal from fine lawns and reseeding –

a. Remove approximately forty (40) cubic yards of woody debris offsite from 1.2 acres of fine lawns.

b. Till silt into existing lawns and smooth to receive new fine lawn seed.

c. Add fine lawn seed at rates listed below in Section 7. Seeding

d. See Information Photos 1 and 2

2. Woody debris removal from East Access Road -

a. Remove approximately forty (40) cubic yards woody debris along two (2) miles of road

b. Includes removing all downed woody material within eight (8) feet of each side of road edge.

c. See Informational Photo 3.

d. See Map 1

3. Silt removal from East Access Road and Recreation Area Roads-

a. Scrape and remove approximately one hundred (100) cubic yards of silt from 2.2 miles of road including access roads to recreation areas

b. Material will be removed offsite

c. Shoulders graded to ditch line to shed water

d. Road is approximately twenty (20) feet wide

e. See Informational Photos 1, 2 and 3.

4. Grade East Access Road and Recreation Area Roads-

a. Place approximately one hundred and twenty (120) cubic yards of gravel on East Access Road and entrance roads to recreation areas in areas designated by TPOC.

b. Average depth of added gravel shall be approximately two (2) inches thick.

c. The road surface shall be crowned and maintain uniform gradients which shed runoff.

This must be accomplished by means of mechanized equipment designated for grading dirt/gravel roads.

d. Road is approximately twenty (20) feet wide.

e. See Informational Photos 1, 2, and 3

f. See Map 1

5. Clean ditches along East Access Road -

a. Clean existing ditches along two (2) miles of road

b. Grade in ditches will be such that water flows into existing culverts.

c. See Informational Photo 3.

6. Sandy Beach -

a. Scrape and remove approximately ten (10) cubic yards of silt and debris from the existing beach.

b. Prepare and grade/smooth the beach area to receive sand.

c. Provide and place new sand making sure the slope doesn’t exceed existing grade.

d. Place and grade approximately twenty (20) cubic yards of concrete sand approximately two (2) inches thick.

e. See Information Photo 4

7. Seeding -

a. Seeding shall be done between April 15 and June 15.

b. Do not seed when the ground is frozen, snow covered, muddy, when air temperature exceeds ninety (90) degrees Fahrenheit, during windy weather, or in any other unsatisfactory conditions for seeding. Apply seed within twenty-four hours after seedbed preparation. Sow seed by approved sowing equipment. Sow one-half the seed in one direction, and sow remainder at right angles to the first sowing.

c. Seeding Application Method shall be hydroseeding.

i. Hydroseeding: Seed and fertilizer shall be added to water and thoroughly mixed at the rates required to achieve a seed application of one hundred seventy-five (175) pounds per acre. Wood cellulose fiber mulch shall be added at the rates recommended by the manufacturer after the seed, fertilizer and water have been thoroughly mixed, to produce a homogeneous slurry. Slurry shall be uniformly applied under pressure over the entire area. The hydroseeded area shall not be rolled.

8. Watering -

a. Periodic watering of seeded areas shall be performed by the Contractor to maintain adequate soil moisture to a depth of one inch below the surface.

b. The period for establishing a healthy, or satisfactory, stand of turf shall begin on the first day of work under this contract and shall end one (1) month after the last day of seeding operations completed under this contract. A satisfactory stand of turf from the seeding operation is defined as a minimum one hundred (100) grass plants per square foot. The total bare spots shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the total seeded area.

c. Immediately after seeding, the area shall be protected against traffic, pedestrians, or other use by erecting barricades and providing signage as approved by the TPOC.

(End of Summary of Changes)