Am_0001.pdf

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

Previous edition unusable

1 28

0001 Aug 25, 2014 ED 14-024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineer District, New Orleans

ATTN: CEMVN-CT-E

7400 Leake Avenue, Room 184 New Orleans, LA 70118

WBV492A-14-S-0010

Aug 13, 2014

The above numbered solicitation for FY'14 Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business MATOC Task Order for West Bank & Vicinity, WBV-49.2a, Hurricane Protection Project, Algiers Canal Levee Lift, Sta. 310+00 To Sta. 770+00, Orleans & Plaquemines Parishes, Louisiana is hereby modified as shown on the attached pages.

The proposal due date has been extended to 2:00pm, 2 September 2014.

SECTION 00010

Delete pages 3, 4, 5, and 6 in their entirety and substitute the attached revised pages 3, 4, 5, and 6 therefore.

SECTION 01 33 00, SUBMITTAL REGISTER

Delete the Submittal Register in its entirety and substitute the attached revised Submittal

Register therefore.

SECTION 31 23 00.00 12

Page 4, paragraph 3.1.2. In the 2 nd and 5 th lines, change “3,000 ppm” to “1,500 ppm”.

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12

Delete this section in its entirety and substitute the attached revised Section 32 92 19.04 12 therefore.

DRAWINGS

SHEET IDENTIFICATION No C-12. Delete this drawing in its entirety and substitute the attached revised SHEET IDENTIFICATION No C-12 therefore.

00010-3 Ed 14-024

SECTION 00010 – TASK ORDER BIDDING SCHEDULE

West Bank & Vicinity, WBV-49.2a, Hurricane Protection Project, Algiers Canal Levee Lift, Sta. 310+00 To Sta. 770+00, Orleans & Plaquemines Parishes, Louisiana

Item DESCRIPTION Estimated Quantity

Unit Unit Price Estimated Amount

BASE WORK

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 LS

0002 Silt Fence 29,000 LF

0003 Truck Wash-Down Rack 1 JOB

0004 Clearing and Grubbing 1 JOB

0005 Embankment, Compacted Fill

0005AA First 27,000 CY 27,000 CY

0005AB All Over 27,000 CY 9,000 CY

0006 Seeding and Mulching 70 AC

007++ Lime Soil Amendment 70 TON

008++ Sulfur Soil Amendment 35 TON

0009 Fertilizer

0009AA First 21,000 LBS 21,000 LBS

0009AB* All Over 21,000 LBS 3,500 LBS

0010 Turf Mowing 70 AC

0011* Compost Application and Ground Preparation

70 AC

0012* Water Supply

0012AA First 1,050,000 Gal. 1,050,000 GAL

0012AB All Over 1,050,000 Gal. 12,600,000 GAL

0013* Temporary Irrigation System 1 JOB

TOTAL BASE WORK: $

00010-4 Ed 14-024

OPTIONAL WORK (OW)

0014 Clearing and Grubbing – OW 1 JOB

Embankment, Compacted Fill -

OW

50 CY

0016 Seeding and Mulching - OW 0.2 AC

0017++ Lime Soil Amendment - OW 0.2 TON

0018++ Sulfur Soil Amendment - OW 0.1 TON

0019 Fertilizer - OW

0019AA First 60 LBS 60 LBS

0019AB* All Over 60 LBS 10 LBS

0020 Turf Mowing - OW 0.2 AC

0021* Compost Application and Ground Preparation - OW

0.2 AC

0022* Water Supply - OW

0022AA First 3,000 Gal. 3,000 GAL

0022AB All Over 3,000 Gal. 36,000 GAL

0023* Temporary Irrigation System -

OW

1 JOB

TOTAL OPTIONAL WORK $

TOTAL BASE WORK+OPTIONAL WORK

*Denotes a change from the previous Task Order Bidding Schedule. Some Item numbers have changed.

++Items not subject to the requirements of FAR 52.211-18 VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY.

Award will be made as a whole to one bidder.

NOTE 1: 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 2: 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

00010-5 Ed 14-024 rejected if the prices for any line items or sub line items are materially unbalanced (See FAR 14.404-2).

NOTE 3: 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 1442. The NTP will be issued immediately after verification of acceptable performance and payment bonds. Within seven (7) days 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 4: RAPID VENDOR PAYMENT: Web based instructions for the submission of invoices;

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

NOTE 5: 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 quantities and prices stated in the schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the OPTION WORK Items by written notice to the Contractor. Bidders shall bid on all items including optional items (see “EVALUATION OF OPTIONS” FAR 52.217-5). Failure to bid on all items will result in a non-responsive bid.

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 this basic requirement.

Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

** If an option is to be exercised at the time of contract award FAR17.208 shall be used in place of FAR 52.217-5

NOTE 7: TIME ADJUSTMENT IN THE EVENT OF THE EXERCISE OF

OPTIONAL WORK. In the event that OPTION WORK items are exercised under the terms of the contract, the time required for completion of the contract will not be adjusted but shall be performed concurrent with the original contract duration of 210 calendar days established for the BASE WORK items specified in the Contract Clause entitled “COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND

COMPLETION OF WORK (FAR 52-211-10 – APR 1984)”.

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

00010-6 Ed 14-024

EVALUATION OF SUBDIVIDED ITEMS..

Item Nos. 0005, 0009, 0012, 0019 and 0022 are subdivided into two or more estimated quantities and are to be separately priced. The Government will evaluate each of these items on the basis of total price of its sub-items.

(End of Clause)

VARIATIONS IN ESTIMATED QUANTITIES - SUBDIVIDED ITEMS.

The Variations in Estimated Quantities Subdivided Items clause is applicable only in Item Nos. 0005, 0009, 0012, 0019 and 0022.

a. Variations from the estimated quantity in the actual work performed under any second or subsequent sub-item or elimination of all work under such a second or subsequent sub-item will not be the basis for an adjustment in contract unit price.

b. Where the actual quantity of work performed for Item Nos. 0005, 0009, 0012, 0019 and 0022 is less than 85% of the quantity of the first sub-item listed under such items, the Contractor will be paid at the contract unit price for that sub-item for the actual quantity of work performed and, in addition, an equitable adjustment in contract price shall be made in accordance with the clause FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity .

c. If the quantity of work performed under Item Nos. 0005, 0009, 0012, 0019 and 0022 exceeds 115% or is less than 85% of the total estimated quantity of the sub-items under that item, and/or if the quantity of work performed under the second sub-item or any subsequent sub-item under Item No. NONE exceeds 115% or is less than 85% of the estimated quantity of any such sub-item, and if such variation causes an increase or a decrease in the time required for performance of this contract, the contract completion time will be adjusted in accordance with the clause FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity.

(End of Clause)

SUBMITTAL FORM,Jan 96 PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE PAGE 1 OF 1 PAGES

WBV-49.2a

01 32 17.00 20 SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

1.5 GQualifications

1.3 GBaseline Network Analysis

Schedule

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

1.7.2 GAs-Built Schedule

01 33 00 SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

1.7 GSubmittal register

01 45 04.00 10 SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

3.2 G CDContractor Quality Control Plan

01 57 23.00 12 SD-04 Samples

2.1.1 GSilt Fence Geotextile

SD-07 Certificates

2.1.1 GSilt Fence Geotextile

01 78 02.00 10 SD-02 Shop Drawings

1.3.1 G DO'As-Built' Drawings

32 92 19.04 12 SD-07 Certificates

2.1.3Seed

G PMTurf Establishment Plan

G PMCompost Application and Ground

Preparation

SUBMITTAL REGISTER

CONTRACT NO.

TITLE AND LOCATION CONTRACTOR

CONTRACTOR:

SCHEDULE DATES

CONTRACTOR

ACTION

APPROVING AUTHORITY

A C T I V I T Y

N O

T R A N S M I T T A L

N O

S P E C

S E C T

DESCRIPTION

ITEM SUBMITTED

P A R A G R A P H

C L A S S I F I C A T I O N

G O V T

O R

A E

R E V W

R SUBMIT

APPROVAL

NEEDED

BY

MATERIAL

NEEDED

BY

A C T I O N

C O D E

DATE

OF

ACTION

DATE FWD

TO APPR

AUTH/

DATE RCD

FROM

CONTR

DATE FWD

TO OTHER

REVIEWER

DATE RCD

FROM OTH

REVIEWER

A C T I O N

C O D E

DATE

OF

ACTION

MAILED

TO

CONTR/

DATE RCD

FRM APPR

AUTH REMARKS

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) (q) (r)

WBV-49.2a_Algiers Canal Levee Lift Ed 14-024

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12

TURF ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

1.2 MEASUREMENT

1.2.1 Seeding and Mulching

1.2.2 Fertilizer

1.2.3 Lime or Sulfur Soil Amendment

1.2.4 Mowing

1.2.5 Compost Application and Ground Preparation

1.2.6 Water Supply

1.2.7 Temporary Irrigation System

1.3 PAYMENT

1.3.1 Seeding and Mulching

1.3.2 Fertilizer

1.3.3 Lime Soil Amendment

1.3.4 Sulfur Soil Amendment

1.3.5 Mowing

1.3.6 Compost Application and Ground Preparation

1.3.7 Water Supply

1.3.8 Temporary Irrigation System

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.5 QUALITY CONTROL

1.5.1 General

1.5.2 Reporting

1.6 AREAS TO BE TREATED

1.7 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION

1.7.1 General

1.7.2 Sequence of Work

1.8 HERBICIDE APPLICATION PLAN

1.9 TURF ESTABLISHMENT PLAN

1.9.1 Certified Agronomy Testing Laboratory

1.9.2 Certified Water Analysis

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Fertilizer and Soil Amendments

2.1.2 Embankment Soil for Repairs

2.1.3 Seed

2.1.4 Mulch

2.1.5 Water Source

2.1.6 Herbicides

2.1.7 Compost

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SOIL AND WATER ANALYSIS

3.1.1 Soil Analysis

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12 Page 1

3.1.2 Water Source Analysis *(Not Municipal Water Source)

3.2 PREPARATION OF GROUND SURFACE

3.2.1 General

3.2.2 Vegetative and Debris Removal

3.2.3 Grading

3.2.4 Compost Incorporation and Ground Preparation

3.3 APPLICATION OF FERTILIZER AND SOIL AMENDMENTS

3.3.1 Fertilizer

3.3.2 Soil pH

3.3.2.1 Increasing Soil pH

3.3.2.2 Reduce Soil pH

3.4 SEEDING

3.4.1 General

3.4.2 Damage to Established Seeding Area

3.5 APPLYING AND ANCHORING MULCH

3.6 WATER APPLICATION DURING TURF ESTABLISHMENT

3.7 MOWING

3.7.1 New Turf Establishment Areas

3.7.2 Existing Turf Maintenance

3.8 INSPECTIONS AND REPORTS

3.9 REPLANTING

3.10 POST-PLANTING FERTILIZER APPLICATION

3.11 ESTABLISHMENT

3.12 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

3.13 INITIAL SEEDING AND FERTILIZING ACCEPTANCE

-- End of Section Table of Contents --

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12 Page 2

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12

TURF ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

The work provided herein consists of the Contractor furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, and materials, and performing all operations necessary for establishment and maintenance of turf on areas as specified herein and as indicated on the drawings. Turf establishment shall be performed upon completion of embankment construction. Repair of any damaged slopes shall occur prior to turfing operations. Turf will be considered established when the areas to be turfed have produced the required grass species in accordance with paragraph "ESTABLISHMENT".

1.2 MEASUREMENT

1.2.1 Seeding and Mulching

Measurement for seeding and mulching will be made by the acre. Acreage will be determined from surface areas computed from the theoretical gross cross section of embankment seeded and mulched. Measurement will be to the nearest foot and units computed to the nearest one-hundredth of an acre.

No separate measurement will be made for placement of material required for repairs as described in paragraphs "Soil for Repairs" and "Replanting".

1.2.2 Fertilizer

Measurement for applying initial and post fertilizer to the soil as recommended by the certified agronomist after reviewing the soil testing results shall be made by the pound. The fertilizer weights shall be computed based on the available weights of nitrogen, phosphorous, or potassium required by the Turf Establishment Plan. Other inert or elemental materials typically included in the fertilizer shall not be included in the weight measurement. Measurement will be computed to the nearest one-hundredth of a pound.

1.2.3 Lime or Sulfur Soil Amendment

Measurement for applying soil amendments (lime and/or sulfur) to the soil as recommended by the certified agronomist after reviewing the soil testing results shall be made by the ton. Measurement will be computed to the nearest one-hundredth of a ton.

1.2.4 Mowing

Measurement for mowing will be made per acre. Acreage will be determined from surface areas computed from the theoretical gross cross section of embankment seeded and mulched. Measurement will be to the nearest foot and units computed to the nearest one-hundredth of an acre.No measurement will be made for mowing areas within the limits of right-of-way but outside the seeded and mulched embankment.

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12 Page 3

1.2.5 Compost Application and Ground Preparation

Measurement for the compost and compost incorporation into the soil surface will be made by the acre. Acreage will be determined from surface areas computed from the theoretical gross cross section of embankment seeded and mulched. Measurement will be to the nearest foot and units computed to the nearest one-hundredth of an acre. No separate measurement will be made for placement of material required for repairs as described in paragraphs "Soil for Repairs" and "Replanting".

1.2.6 Water Supply

Measurement for watering will be by the gallon. Gallon will be determined from the capacity listed for the water truck, or other approved water meter method of measurement for the temporary irrigation system.

1.2.7 Temporary Irrigation System

No measurement will be made for a temporary irrigation system, designed, constructed and maintained by the Contractor.

1.3 PAYMENT

1.3.1 Seeding and Mulching

Payment for seeding and mulching will be made at the applicable contract unit price per acre for "Seeding and Mulching" or "Seeding and Mulching - OW" (if Optional Work is exercised). Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials and equipment, including soil testing and Turf Establishment Plan to prepare the soil and apply the seed and mulch at the applicable rates as specified herein.

After seeding and mulching is completed, the Contractor may request partial payment only. Material certification and invoices must be provided to authorize the initial 60% payment when seeding is completed and 100% payment when turf is established and finally accepted in accordance with paragraph ESTABLISHMENT.

1.3.2 Fertilizer

Payment for initial and post fertilizer as required by the Turf Establishment Plan shall be made at the applicable contract unit price per pound for "Fertilizer" or "Fertilizer - OW" (if Optional Work is exercised). Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials and equipment necessary to apply the fertilizer at the applicable rates as described in the Turf Establishment Plan.

1.3.3 Lime Soil Amendment

Payment for lime application will be made at the applicable contract unit price per ton for "Lime Soil Amendment" or "Lime Soil Amendment - OW" (if Optional Work is exercised). Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials and equipment to apply the lime soil amendment at the applicable rates as described and recommended in the Turf Establishment Plan.

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12 Page 4

1.3.4 Sulfur Soil Amendment

Payment for sulfur application will be made at the applicable contract unit price per ton for "Sulfur Soil Amendment" or "Sulfur Soil Amendment - OW" (if Optional Work is exercised). Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials and equipment to apply the sulfur soil amendment at the applicable rates as described and recommended in the Turf Establishment Plan.

1.3.5 Mowing

Payment for mowing will be made at the applicable contract unit price per acre for "Turf Mowing" or "Turf Mowing - OW" (if Optional Work is exercised). Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials and equipment to mow the established turf as described in the Turf Establishment Plan. Payment for mowing areas within the limits of right-of-way but outside the seeded and mulched embankment shall be distributed amongst the existing bid items.

1.3.6 Compost Application and Ground Preparation

Payment for compost application, incorporation into the soil surface, and ground preparation will be made at the contract unit price per acre for "Compost Application and Ground Preparation" or "Compost Application and Ground Preparation-OW" (if Optional work is exercised ). Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials and equipment, to apply the compost amendment at the applicable rates as specified herein and subsequently incorporate the compost into the soil and prepare the soil. Testing and sampling of compost shall be incidental to the work.

1.3.7 Water Supply

Payment for watering will be made at the applicable contract unit price per gallon for "Water Supply" or "Water Supply - OW" (if Optional Work is exercised). Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for all plant, labor, equipment and materials necessary to water the turf.

1.3.8 Temporary Irrigation System

Payment for temporary irrigation system including its design, maintenance and removal, will be made at the applicable contract job price for "Temporary Irrigation System" or "Temporary Irrigation System-OW" (if Optional work is exercised ). Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for furnishing the design, and all plant, labor, equipment, and material to complete the work as specified herein.

1.4 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. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-07 Certificates

Seed

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12 Page 5

The Contracting Officer's Representative shall be furnished duplicate signed copies of statements certifying that each container of seed delivered is labeled in accordance with the Federal Seed Act and any Louisiana Department of Agriculture regulations and is at least equal to the requirements specified in paragraph "Soil for Repairs". This certification shall be obtained from the supplier and shall be furnished on or with all copies of seed invoices.

Turf Establishment Plan; G, PM

The Contractor shall submit a Turf Establishment Plan for approval. The plan shall include recommendations for fertilizer and/or soil amendment application based upon soil testing results by a certified agronomist or soil scientist for each completed section of levee to be turfed. The Contractor shall provide the name of the certified agronomy testing laboratory in addition to copies of the levee/embankment material soil analyses data sheets. Soil analyses shall include soil pH, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfur, copper, zinc, chloride, total dissolved salts, conductivity, and sodium absorption ratio. In addition to the soil amendment and fertilization plan, the Turf Establishment Plan shall describe procedures and specific equipment used for ground surface preparation, seeding, application of compost, mulching, watering, mowing, project rain gage, and a device or tool that will measure soil moisture to a depth of at least 2-inches. Furthermore, a temporary irrigation system shall be included with the Turf Establishment Plan and it shall describe the method of application, the application rate, water source(s), drawing of the layout, and a list of equipment and material.

Compost Application and Ground Preparation; G, PM

The Contractor shall submit the following signed documents, invoices and deliverables 60 days prior to the submittal of Turf Establishment Plan.

1. List of all vendors of manufactured compost and include location of compost facility and copy of compost facility permit.

2. Compost label from the producer including (at a minimum) feedstock materials, any use restrictions, and recommended application rates.

3. Statement that the compost and compost production facilities comply with Louisiana Department of Agriculture Office of Soil and Water Conservation Best Management Practices or equivalent guidelines of production state for out-of-state compost and compost facilities. For compost and compost facilities processing biosolids (including animal manures), statement that the compost and compost provider's facilities comply with the following: (1) Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 33, Part VII, Subpart 1, Chapter 7; (2) 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 503; and

(3) LAC 33, Part IX, Subpart 3, Chapter 73 Regulations. For out-of-state facilities processing biosolids (including animal manures), statements that the facilities comply with the production state's biosolids quality specifications for land application and 40 CFR Part 503.

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12 Page 6

4. Copy of laboratory analysis and laboratory certification (United States Compost Council Seal of Testing Assurance).

5. The number of facility batch(lot) that shall be used.

6. One-5 gallon container representative compost sample shall be included with submittal.

1.5 QUALITY CONTROL

1.5.1 General

The Contractor shall establish and maintain quality control for the work specified in this section to assure compliance with contract requirements and maintain records of this quality control for all construction operations including, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Soil and Water Analyses - Soil and water analysis reports from a certified agronomic laboratory. Water used for irrigation subsequent to establishment shall be tested a minimum of once every 30 days. Soil samples will be taken in accordance with paragraph "Soil Analysis" and the test results used to determine weights of fertilizer and soil amendments required.

(2) Preparation of Ground Surface - Location and quality of finished dressing, including necessary clearing, filling, or dressing out of washes, smoothness and uniformity of surfaces, and time of year.

(3) Herbicides - (designer determines use, not for residential areas) Manufacturer's label, MSDS, date of application, rate of application, location and area of application, environmental conditions during herbicide application (e.g. temperature), valid applicator licensing, Pesticide Safety Plan.

(4) Fertilizing - Quality of fertilizer materials used. Areas fertilized, quantity applied, and method of application. Certificate of analysis and certificate of delivery shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer to verify quality and quantity as specified in paragraph Turf Establishment Plan. The rate of application shall be checked daily to insure conformance to soil testing laboratory recommendations.

(5) Seeding - Seed species and cultivar, seed label, area covered, quantity of seed applied, and method of seed distribution. All bags of seed furnished shall have an analysis tag showing all information required by the Louisiana Seed Law. Seed furnished shall be from the previous season's crop and the date of analysis shown on each tag shall be within 5 months of time of delivery. Rate of application shall be checked daily to insure that the rate conforms to the requirements of paragraph General.

(6) Mulching - Quality and type of mulch material applied, area covered by the mulch, quantity applied, and method of mulch application. Certificate of delivery showing weight of material delivered for either vegetative or fiber mulch shall be furnished to verify rate of application in accordance with paragraph "Applying Mulch".

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12 Page 7

(7) Maintenance and Repair - Location and type of maintenance problems and remedial treatment performed in accordance with paragraph "Soil for Repairs" and "Damage to Established Seeding Area".

(8) Water/Irrigation - Water analysis report, area where water was obtained, area where water was applied, purpose of water application (irrigation or used during establishment), quantity applied, and method of application. In addition, the Contractor shall perform the Temporary Irrigation and Distribution Uniformity Test for each 5,000 linear feet of levee measured parallel to the centerline per day of irrigation. Refer to the drawing for the Temporary Irrigation and Distribution Uniformity Test configuration. The following steps are required:

a. Utilize 24 calibrated rain gauge containers for each test.

b. Establish a grid along the areas to be watered of the levee with 4 containers equally spaced along the slope and berm, with 6 rows at 20 foot spacing parallel to the levee centerline.

c. Operate the temporary irrigation system in accordance with the approved plan.

d. Collect, measure and record the volume in each container.

Calculate the average volume of water for the 24 containers.

e. Calculate the average irrigation amount for 24 containers. The average irrigation amount shall be equal to or greater than the irrigation required in this section.

f. Check the uniformity of the irrigation system by calculating the lowest quarter average volume of the lowest 6 containers. If the lowest quarter average volume in step d is less than 0.5, the irrigation system shall be considered ineffective and adjustment shall be made such that the ratio is above 0.5. In addition, the average volume of water shall be equal to or greater than that provided in the contract.

g. If the ratio of the lowest quarter average volume to the average volume is less than 0.35, or the average irrigation amount measured exceeds the required amount by more than 0.5 inches, the contractor's temporary irrigation system is considered ineffective and wasteful, and the contractor will be compensated for the water at the rate of 50% of the quantity actually utilized for that day.

Futhermore, the tested parameters for irrigation water qualilty must include pH, Conductivity, Total Salts, Na, K, Mg, Ca, Fe, Mn, S, Cl, Nitrates, Alkalinity, Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), and Hardness.

Maximum concentrations and ranges (where applicable) of the water testing parameters are identified in the chart below.

PARAMETER STANDARDS UNITS

pH 5.4-8.2 NA

Conductivity umhos/cm 750 umhos/cm

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12 Page 8

Total Salts 500 mg/L

Sodium (Na) 250 mg/L

Potassium (K) 25 mg/L

Magnesium (Mg) 25 mg/L

Calcium (Ca) 75 mg/L

Iron (Fe) 0.3 mg/L

Manganese (Mn) 0.05 mg/L

Chloride (Cl) 250 mg/L

Nitrate(NO3-) 50 mg/L

Sulfur (S) 83.3 mg/L

Alkalinity (expressed as mg/L CaCO3)

0-150 mg/L

(9) Compost Application and Ground Preparation - Placement of a minimum of 1 inch of compost. Compost shall be tested at the production facility to verify that the compost meets the requirements of Table 1, the facility frequency of testing shall meet the requirements of Table 2 and shall be made at a minimum frequency of one test per facility batch(lot), and Maturity Testing shall be performed on site after the compost is delivered. One Maturity test shall be performed for every 2 acres. Approval of test results does not constitute final acceptance.

The Engineer reserves the right to reject on or after delivery any material which does not meet the Specifications. Compost analyses shall be conducted at United States Compost Council (USCC) Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) certified laboratories.

Quality of compost material applied, quantity applied, area covered by the compost and depth of application, method of compost application, location and quality of finished dressing, including smoothness and uniformity of surfaces and time of year. Certificate of delivery showing amount of material delivered for compost shall be furnished to verify rate of application.

TABLE 1

PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPOST

Parameter Range Testing Method* pH 5.0-8.5 TMECC 4.11A Soluble Salt Concentration

1500 ppm TMECC 4.10-A

Moisture 30-60% wet weight basis SMEWW 2540B Organic Matter 30-65% dry weight basis TMECC 5.07-A Particle Size 98% pass through screen or smaller

TMECC 2.02-B

Stability >80% relative to positive control

TMECC 5.08-B

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12 Page 9

Maturity >80% relative to positive control

TMECC 5.05-A

Physical contaminants (man made inerts)

<1% dry weight basis TMECC 3.08-A

Chemical contaminants Meet or exceed US EPA Class A standard, 40

CFR 503.13

Arsenic Cadmium Copper Lead Mercury Molybdenum Nickel Selenium Zinc

< 41ppm < 39 ppm < 1,500 ppm < 300 ppm < 17 ppm < 75 ppm < 420 ppm < 100 ppm < 2,800 ppm

TMECC 4.06-AS

TMECC 4.06-CD

TMECC 4.05-CU

TMECC 4.06-PB

TMECC 4.06-HG

TMECC 4.05-MO

TMECC 4.06-NI

TMECC 4.06-SE

TMECC 4.06-ZN

Biological contaminants (pathogens)

Meet or exceed US EPA Class A standard, 40 CFR 503.32(a) levels:

Fecal coliform

Salmonella

< 1,000 MPN per gram, dry weight basis

< 3 MPN per 4 grams, dry weight basis

TMECC 7.01

TMECC 7.02

Plant Nutrients Nutrients data for agronomic evaluation Standards are Not Applicable (NA) to Plant Nutrients

Total Nitrogen Total Phosphorus Total Potassium Total Calcium

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

TMECC 4.02-D

TMECC 4.03-A

TMECC 4.04-A

TMECC 4.04-Ca TMECC 4.04-Mg

*Compost sampling procedures and testing methodologies are provided in U.S. Department of Agriculture's Test Methods for the Examination of Composting and Compost (TEMCC). TMECC is a laboratory manual modeled after American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

TABLE 2

COMPOST TESTING FREQUENCY*

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12 Page 10

ANNUAL FACILITY COMPOST VOLUME

(Tons)

FREQUENCY

1-2500 1 per quarter

2501-6200 1 per quarter

6201-17500 1 per 2 months

Greater than 17500 1 per month

*United States Compost Council Seal of Testing Assurance Program testing frequency.

1.5.2 Reporting

The Contractor shall furnish the original and two copies of the inspection and test records, as well as "corrective action taken" records, to the Contracting Officer's Representative daily. Format of the report shall be as prescribed in SECTION 01 45 04.00 10, "CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL".

1.6 AREAS TO BE TREATED

Fertilizing, soil amending if needed, seeding, and mulching shall be performed on all disturbed areas within the construction limits and on all newly constructed embankments.

1.7 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION

1.7.1 General

Preparation of the ground surface, fertilizing, and soil amending shall be in accordance with paragraphs "Preparation of Ground Surface" and "Application of Fertilizer and Soil Amendments. Seeding operations shall be accomplished during the applicable growing season as specified in paragraph "Seeding".

1.7.2 Sequence of Work

The sequence of operations for work prescribed in this section, shall be as follows:

(1) Soil Analyses and Compost Analysis

(2) Compost Application, Other Soil Amendment (Lime, etc. if necessary) Application, and Incorporation of fore mentioned Amendments and Preparation of the Ground Surface

(3) Seed, Fertilizer, and Mulch Application

(4) Irrigation and water application

(5) Mowing

Fertilizing, seeding and mulching operations shall commence upon completion of embankment construction at a length corresponding to the completed length of embankment construction in SECTION 31 24 00.00 12. At no time shall such fertilizing, soil amending, seeding, and mulching operations be

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12 Page 11 more than 14 days behind completed portions of embankment unless approved by the Contracting Officer or if the area is located in the "2nd Order of Work" area.

1.8 HERBICIDE APPLICATION PLAN

Approved herbicides may be used on areas requiring new turf establishment.

At least 30 days prior to application of any herbicide, the Contractor shall furnish a Herbicide Application Plan. The Contractor shall ensure that the plan for herbicide applications complies with all applicable local, state, and federal requirements. The plan shall include the following items, as a minimum:

(1) proposed herbicides and application rates

(2) copies of herbicide manufacturer's labels and material safety data sheets

(3) any state-imposed conditions, copies of commercial and/or restricted use herbicide applicators' certificates from the states in which the work is to be performed

(4) an activity hazard analysis

(5) environmental protection procedures

(6) spill containment procedures

(7) residue and container disposal procedures

(8) noncompliance reporting and response procedures

1.9 TURF ESTABLISHMENT PLAN

At least 30 calendar days prior to initiating grass establishment, the Contractor shall furnish a Turf Establishment Plan for review and approval. The plan shall include recommendations for fertilizer and/or soil amendment application based upon soil testing results for each completed section of levee to be turfed. These tests shall be performed by a certified agronomist. Recommendations based on soil testing results will be from a testing laboratory, state agricultural extension services, or private consultant. However, the Turf Establishment Plan must be prepared by the Contractor and approved by a certified agronomist or certified soil scientist to clearly indicate the application rates for soil amendments and fertilizer. In addition to soil amendment and fertilization, the Turf Establishment Plan shall describe procedures and specific equipment used for ground surface preparation, incorporating compost, seeding, mulching, watering, temporary irrigation system, mowing, the type of project rain gage, and a device or tool that will measure soil moisture to a depth of at least 2-inches. Unless the approved Turf Establishment Plan contains a variation, the minimum requirements for ground surface preparation, incorporate compost, seeding, mulching, watering and mowing contained in this specification will be controlling.

1.9.1 Certified Agronomy Testing Laboratory

The Contractor shall provide the name of the certified agronomy testing laboratory in addition to copies of the levee/embankment material soil analyses as part of the turf establishment plan. Soil analyses shall include soil pH, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, sulfur, copper, zinc, chloride, total dissolved salts, conductivity, and sodium absorption ratio.

1.9.2 Certified Water Analysis

The Contractor shall also provide the name of the certified water analysis

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12 Page 12 laboratory as well as copies of the findings for all proposed water sources, other than municipal water sources, earmarked for grass establishment and irrigation. Water analyses shall include pH, alkalinity, calcium, chloride, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium, sulfur, total dissolved salts, conductivity, and sodium absorption ratio.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Fertilizer and Soil Amendments

Fertilizers and soil amendments in accordance with the approved Turf Establishment Plan shall be of commercial grade, uniform in composition, free flowing and suitable for the Contractor's application method.

Materials shall be delivered in bulk or labeled containers and shall conform to current Louisiana Department of Agriculture requirements for commercial fertilizers and soil amendments. Federal and state Government conforming labels that indicate producer's name, type, analysis, weight, and warranty of producer shall accompany each delivery of fertilizer. The Contractor shall provide duplicate signed copies of invoices from suppliers of fertilizer and/or soil amendments showing quantity, grade, and fertilizer analysis indicating percentages of nitrogen (soluble and insoluble), phosphorus, and potassium.

2.1.2 Embankment Soil for Repairs

Areas not suitable for turf establishment due to undulations or rills in the embankment soil surface shall be repaired using compacted fill in accordance with Section 31 23 00.00 12 "Excavation" and Section 31 24 00.00 12 "Embankment".

2.1.3 Seed

For turf establishment, the Contractor shall furnish and apply certified (blue-tag) seed in accordance with regulations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (under the Federal Seed Act) and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture. Seed must be in sealed or unopened containers prior to initiation of application. Seed that is wet, moldy or otherwise non-viable due to damage in transit or storage will not be accepted. Seed that is older than one year past label germination tests will not be accepted.

2.1.4 Mulch

Mulch shall be 100% thermally treated wood mulch fiber or higher quality mulch that shall be furnished and applied by the Contractor. All mulch products shall include a minimum 3% tackifier or be anchored by a method approved by the Contracting Officer, unless the manufacturer specifies an anchoring method. Materials that contain noxious grass or weed seeds that might be detrimental to the seed establishment or turf growth or to adjacent areas will not be acceptable. Mulch shall be 100% thermally treated wood fiber or higher quality mulch as specified in the Turf Establishment Plan.

2.1.5 Water Source

Water source can be from municipal water supply or other approved water source. If water is from an approved water source then the water shall be analyzed by a certified water analysis laboratory. Water analyses shall

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12 Page 13 include pH, Conductivity, Salts, Na, K, Mg, Ca, Fe, Mn, S, Cl, Nitrates, Alkalinity, Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), and Hardness. The water source shall be tested every 15 days or until operations cease use of the water source for irrigation purposes. In addition to the agronomic tests to determine irrigation water suitability, as specified in paragraph Certified Water Analysis, the contractor should not apply water as irrigation that may contain any substance toxic to plants or that limits plant growth (e.g.

oil, acid, alkali, salt, etc.). In general, suitable irrigation water for turfgrass shall be limited to the low or medium salinity classes of the USDA Salinity Laboratory's Irrigation Water Classification System. The relevant parameters of these classifications are Total Dissolved Salts (TDS) less than or equal to 500 ppm and Electrical Conductivity (EC) less than or equal to 0.75 dS/m.

2.1.6 Herbicides

Herbicides shall be delivered to the mixing site in original, un-opened containers bearing legible labels indicating the EPA registration numbers and product label. All operations associated with herbicide applications shall be in strict compliance with the manufacturer's label, an approved herbicide application plan, and all local, state, and federal regulations.

The Government shall be informed as to the exact date, location and time of herbicide application prior to herbicide use.

2.1.7 Compost

Compost shall be a mature and stable humus material derived from the aerobic decomposition of biodegradable matter must not contain visible refuse or other physical contaminants, viable weed seeds and other plant propagules, substances toxic to plants, objectionable odors, and no greater than 5% sand, silt, and clay. Shell, rock or debris greater than 1 inch in diameter shall not be allowed. Compost shall meet physical standards presented in Table 1 and shall be derived from a variety organic feedstocks including leaves and yard trimmings/wood waste, biosolids, food scraps, food processing residuals, manure or other agricultural residues, forest residues, bark, paper, and any other materials approved by the state of operation's regulatory agency(s). The following are not acceptable feedstock materials: materials that have been treated with chemical preservatives; mixed municipal solid waste; and Class B Biosolids (as defined per 40 CFR part 503). Compost and compost production facilities shall comply with Louisiana Department of Agriculture Office of Soil and Water Conservation Best Management Practices or equivalent guidelines of production state for out-of-state compost and compost facilities. Compost and compost production facilities processing biosolids (including animal manures) for compost production shall comply with the following: (1) Louisiana Administrative Code (LAC) 33, Part VII, Subpart 1, Chapter 7; (2) 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 503; and (3) LAC 33, Part IX, Subpart 3, Chapter 73 Regulations. Out-of-state facilities processing biosolids (including animal manures) for compost production shall comply with the production state's biosolids quality specifications for land application and 40 CFR Part 503.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SOIL AND WATER ANALYSIS

3.1.1 Soil Analysis

Embankment soil samples shall be collected prior to placement of compost

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12 Page 14 and at an interval of every 5 acres of disturbed area to be turfed. Each soil sample shall be a composite sample from no less than six random areas within the 5-acre area to a depth of four inches on the levee, embankment, and/or berm surfaces. Collected soil shall be mixed in a clean, non-metallic container. All organic matter from existing vegetation shall be removed from the soil sample prior to submission to the testing laboratory.

3.1.2 Water Source Analysis *(Not Municipal Water Source)

Water samples from borrow canals or similar sites shall be collected in duplicate in the volume of one liter (per sample) in a clean plastic container for analysis by a certified agronomic water analysis laboratory.

Debris such as sediment and algae shall be limited from within the sample.

3.2 PREPARATION OF GROUND SURFACE

3.2.1 General

Equipment, in good condition, shall be provided for ground preparation and for handling and placing all materials. The Contracting Officer's Representative shall approve equipment before work is initiated as part of the Turf Establishment Plan.

3.2.2 Vegetative and Debris Removal

Prior to soil preparation, existing vegetation shall be removed.

Vegetation removal may be accomplished through mowing (scalping) or herbicide application. Any debris or material (e.g. clippings, shell, rocks, gravel) that may hinder seed germination, limit plant growth, or interfere with mowing operations shall be removed as specified in Section 31 11 00.00 12, paragraph DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS. Prior to and during soil preparation, the Contractor shall also remove any shells, rock, and other debris that are in the embankment and vegetative material from clearing that was placed back onto the levee section after completion of the embankment. The Contractor shall utilize a landscape rock rake or similar equipment supplemented with hand labor to remove this debris prior to placement of compost, fertilizing, seeding and mulching. If an herbicide is to be applied, an Herbicide Plan shall be submitted for approval by the Contracting Officer prior to herbicide application in accordance with paragraph HERBICIDE APPLICATION PLAN.

3.2.3 Grading

Previously established levee/embankment grades and slopes shall be maintained in a true and even condition on the areas to be established with turf. Repairs to previously graded areas with undulations or irregularities shall be accomplished with material as described in paragraph EMBANKMENT SOIL FOR REPAIRS. The material shall be placed and compacted in accordance with Section 31 24 00.00 12, paragraph EMBANKMENT CONSTRUCTION. Where grades have not been established, the areas shall be graded as shown, or as directed by the Contracting Officer's Representative and all surfaces shall be left in a true and even condition. The Contracting Officer's Representative will conduct a Pre-Turfing inspection prior to commencement of turfing operations.

3.2.4 Compost Incorporation and Ground Preparation

Compost shall be loose and friable and not dusty at the time of

SECTION 32 92 19.04 12 Page 15 application. Compost shall be placed above the construction grade. Compost may be required to be brought to an acceptable moisture content prior to application, as directed by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

Compost shall be uniformly applied over the levee embankment to be vegetated with turfgrass with an approved spreader (bulldozers, side discharge manure spreaders, etc.) or pneumatic unit at an average depth of 1 inch and incorporated to a depth of 4 inches using an approved rotary tilling or discing method. A compost quantity tolerance of plus ½ inch shall be acceptable. Depth of compost will be randomly checked by the Contracting Officer's representative, if found to be deficient, the Contractor shall correct any thickness issue at no cost to the Government.

Compost applications shall not bury or kill existing soft-armoring turfgrass. If necessary, fertilizer and other soil amendments (e.g., lime and sulfur) may be applied before incorporation, in accordance with paragraph "Application of Fertilizer and Soil Amendments". All surfaces shall be left in a true and even condition favorable for turf establishment. Rake soil surface smooth prior to seeding, sodding, or hydroseeding. The soil surface shall be reasonably free of large clods, roots, stones greater than 1 inch, and other material which will interfere with planting and subsequent site maintenance. To avoid development of rills, hydroseed, mulch, and fertilizer (if necessary) shall be applied immediately following ground preparation operations (discing or tilling).

When using lightweight power equipment, avoid sharp turns and any other maneuvers that produce bare soil surfaces.

3.3 APPLICATION OF FERTILIZER AND SOIL AMENDMENTS

Adjustment of soil nutrient levels will be in accordance with the approved Turf Establishment Plan as specified in paragraph "Turf Establishment Plan". Unless otherwise specified in the approved plan, soil amendment applications shall be incorporated into the top two inches of soil prior to seeding. The Contractor shall layout the embankment sections in one acre plots, with levee crown and side slopes laid out separately from berms and other areas to be treated. The one-acre plots shall be clearly marked with stakes and flagging to assure the correct amount of soil amendments, seed and mulch is applied per acre.

3.3.1 Fertilizer

In accordance with the approved Turf Establishment Plan, fertilizer shall be incorporated into the hydro mix.