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B-2500 RFP Meeting Agenda for December 16`h at 10:30am in Raleigh, NC
1) Review the B-2500 Environmental Permits Scope of Work
2) Review the Construction Access Project Special Provision
3) Pre-bid meetings (with each short-listed Design-Build Team)
4) Demolition Permit for the existing Bonner bridge
5) South End substructure
6) Geotechmcal investigations and Pre-design Foundation Load Test Program
7) Fishing Pier
8) Removal of existing scour protection devices
CONSTRUCTION ACCESS AND STAGING
The Design-Build Team shall be responsible for securing all construction access and
staging areas subject to the restrictions outlined below
Unless otherwise noted herein, the entire bridge, construction equipment, materials, and
all construction activities occurring on Hatteras Island must be contained within the 100-
foot easement that is positioned symmetrically about the existing centerline of NC 12
The limits of this easement shall be delineated clearly by the Design-Build Team and
remain delineated from the beginning of construction on Hatteras Island until the project
is accepted
The State of North Carolina owns a parcel of roughly ten acres immediately to the east of
the southern terminus of the existing bridge This parcel, upon which the former Coast
Guard Station resides, is landlocked except by access from an old secondary road which
connects to NC 12 roughly 2000 feet south of the existing southern bridge terminus If
the Design-Build Team elects to seek approval for the use of this parcel for staging, the
Design-Build Team must submit that request in writing to the Director of Transportation
Program Management If this site is approved for use, the Design-Build Team must 1)
clear and resurface or reconstruct as necessary the existing secondary road, and 2)
construct a parking lot on the portion of the parcel that is used by the Design-Build Team
The pavement design for the parking lot and specifications must be approved by the
Engineer Reference the Memorandum of Agreement among the FHWA, the State
Historic Preservation Office and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation In
addition, the Design-Build Team must assemble all pertinent information and intended
use details to support a requisite Section 7 consultation The Department will provide the
coordination efforts with the FHWA to further the Section 7 consultation based on the
information provided by the Design-Build Team If a favorable ruling on the Section 7
consultation occurs, the Design-Build Team shall be bound to further requirements
imposed as a result of the Section 7 consultation
The NCDOT is pursuing a Special Use Permit from the Cape Hatteras National Seashore
(CHNS) for the use of CHNS property for both the alignment proposed on the B-2500
Corridor Hearing Map and assumed preliminary construction activities The Design-
Build Team shall be responsible for preparing all documentation necessary in order for
the NCDOT to request a modification to this Special Use Permit The request for permit
modification shall include the Design-Build Team's final alignment as well as all
proposed activities within CHNS property as defined by the mapping provided by the
NCDOT
The Design-Build Team shall not moor or spud barges any closer than 300 feet from the
shoreline of the ephemeral islands in the proximity of the bridge as referenced in the
ROD, denoted in the FEIS, Appendix E, and delineated in the mapping provided by the
Department No positive attachment to these islands shall occur at any time unless under
emergency situations and pre-approved by the NCDOT and the US Fish and Wildlife
Service Reference the Record of Decision project commitments
The Design-Build Team shall not use the existing structure to anchor construction
equipment unless otherwise requested in writing by the Design-Build Team and approved
in writing by the Engineer
The Design-Build Team shall acknowledge and strictly adhere to all project
commitments in the Record of Decision and Merger meeting minutes
Natural Environmental Responsibility Evaluation Criteria
• Describe the Design-Build Team's approach to addressing environmental
concerns within the project boundaries
• Identify efforts to minimize impacts on wetlands, submerged aquatic
vegetation, and other environmentally sensitive areas
• Identify innovative approaches to minimize any impacts in environmentally
sensitive areas Describe any temporary impacts and associated minimization
approaches
• Describe the Design-Build Team's understanding of the overall approach to
permitting and the Team's comfort level with obtaining the required permits
within the allowed timeframe
• Identify methods of construction in wetlands and areas of subaquatic
vegetation
• Identify barge access and dredging needs, and the measures intended to
minimize disturbance from dredging and barge positioning and movement
• Identify areas of betting that is intended and the methods that will be used to
minimize disturbance and turbidity that results from jetting and/or betting
spoils
• Describe any Notice of Violations (NOV's) or Immediate Corrective Actions
(ICA's) the Design-Build Team members have received on any project, either
within or outside North Carolina, and the disposition of these violations
• Describe the Design-Build Team's approach to addressing areas of critical
habitat as outlined in the project commitments of the Record of Decision
• Describe in general terms the methods proposed for bridge demolition
TIP# B-2500 Timeline for Design-Build Team Selection Process
Replacement of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge across Oregon Inlet from
Bodie Island to Hatteras Island in Dare County
REVISED 12/12/08
RFQ Advertisement October 15, 2008
Statement of Qualifications due from Design-Build Teams December 3, 2008
Anticipated Issuance of Record of Decision ROD January 2009
Department Announces Short-listed Teams January 9, 2009
Issue Indust Review Draft RFP to Short-listed Teams January 14, 2009
Meeting with Short-listed Teams February 3, 2009
Issue Second Indust Review Draft RFP to Short-listed Teams February 25, 2009
Meeting with Short-listed Teams March 11, 2009
Issue Final RFP to Short-listed Teams March 25, 2009
Technical Proposals and Sealed Price Proposals Due May 22, 2009
Technical Presentations b Short-listed Tea ms June 18, 2009
Open Price Proposals June 23, 2009
Award of Project b Board of Transportation Jul 9, 2009
NOTE: All dates are approximate and subject to change.
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C 202185 (B-2500) Environmental Permits Scope of Work Dare County
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS SCOPE OF WORK X12-05-08>
General
The Department will allow no direct contact between the Design-Build Team and representatives
of the environmental agencies, including the National Park Service, Cape Hatteras National
Seashore No contact between the Design-Build Team and the environmental agencies will be
allowed either by phone, e-mail or in person, without representatives of the Department's PDEA
Branch and/or the DEO present A representative from the NCDOT Design-Build Office shall
be included on all correspondence
The Design-Build Team shall be responsible for preparing all designs and documents needed to
obtain a final design permit for this project (Phase I) In addition, the permit applications shall
include preliminary design and impact information for the remaining phases as described as the
Parallel Bridge Corridor with Phased Approach/Rodanthe Bridge Alternative so that a
preliminary permit will be secured for Phases I1- IV All information related to the preliminary
permits for Phases II - IV will be developed and provided by the Department for incorporation
into the permit applications
The Design-Build Team shall be responsible for preparing all documents necessary for the
Department to obtain the environmental permits or modification of existing permits for this
project Permit applications will be needed for US Army Corps of Engineers Section 404
Permit, US Army Corps of Engineers Section 10 Permit (Rivers and Harbors Act), the NC
Department of Natural Resources (DENR), Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Section 401
Water Quality Certification, DWQ State Stormwater Permit, Division of Coastal Management
(DCM) Mayor Development Permit, and a US Coast Guard Bridge Permit The Design-Build
Team shall be responsible for preparing all documentation necessary in order for the NCDOT to
request a modification to a Special Use Permit (reference the Project Special Provision
"Construction Access and Staging") In addition, the Design-Build Team shall also be
responsible for the preparation of all documents for a US Army Corps of Engineers Section 103
Permit (Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act) as may be required by the Design-
Build Team's design or construction methods
The Design-Build Team shall not begin ground-disturbing activities, including utility relocation,
until the required permits have been issued (this does not include permitted investigative borings
covered under a Nationwide Permit #6) Reference is made to the Project Special Provision,
"Schedule of Estimated Completion Progress" and the Standard Special Provision, "Division
One' for limitations on payout until such time that all above referenced permits are obtained
The Department has reached concurrence point 4A in the Merger 01 Process used by the
environmental agencies and the Department to obtain environmental permits for projects The
Design-Build team shall participate and present information in steps 4B and 4C that are
necessary to complete the Merger 01 process The Design-Build Team shall follow the
appropriate details in the document titled "Merger 01 Implementation Team - Merger 01 Process
Information" which will be provided to the short-listed teams
Unless the Design-Build Team proposes earlier dates in their Technical Proposal, the
Department will schedule the 4B and 4C meetings for October and December of 2009,
respectively The Design-Build Team shall clearly identify in their Technical Proposal what
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months they would like the Department to schedule these meetings Failure on the part of the
Design-Build Team to meet the dates, as identified in their Technical Proposal, places all
responsibility for associated delays solely in the hands of the Design-Build Team
The Design-Build Team is bound by the terms of all signed planning documents and approved
minutes and commitments of all concurrence meetings, whether or not they expressly outlined in
this RFP, and is held accountable for meeting all permit conditions The Design-Build Team is
required to staff any personnel necessary to provide permit compliance
Major Permit Application Process
It shall be the Design-Build Team's responsibility to acquire information and prepare permit
drawings that reflect the impacts and minimization efforts resulting from the Merger 01 Process
and as designed Further it shall be the Design-Build Team's responsibility to provide these
permit impact sheets (drawings) depicting the design and construction details to the Department
as part of the permit application The Design-Build Team shall be responsible for developing the
permit application for all jurisdictional impacts The permit application shall include all utility
relocations The permit application shall consist of, at a minimum, the following
• Cover Letter
• Minutes from the 4B and 4C meetings
• Permit drawings
• Half-size plans
• Completed forms (CAMA, ENG 4345, Section 404, etc) appropriate for impacts
Unless otherwise noted herein, the Department will re-verify and update, as needed, the required
environmental data that expires prior to the completion of the activity causing the impact in the
jurisdictional areas These include, but are not limited to, federally protected species, re-
verification of wetland jurisdictional areas, and historic /archaeological sites
The Department will provide preliminary mapping or aerial photography depicting general areas
of roughly 6 foot water depth in which Submerged Aquatic Vegetation is likely The Design-
Build Team shall be responsible for verifying and ground-truthmg the limits of Submerged
Aquatic Vegetation prior to the application of permits The limits shall be venfied by the
NCDOT and the environmental agencies such that appropriate limits can be reflected in the
permit applications
A revised Section 7 Consultation may be necessary depending on the Design-Build Team's
approach to construction staging and access In such case, the Design-Build Team shall be
responsible for all work noted in the Project Special Provision, "Construction Access and
Staging" In addition, the Design-Build Team shall draft a letter, for the Project Development &
Environmental Analysis Branch's (PDEA) review and FHWA's signature, requesting
concurrence from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries
Service, as necessary, to document compliance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for
those species requiring such concurrence
Direct coordination among the Design-Build Team, the Director of Transportation Program
Management, Resident Engineer, and the Office of Natural Environment (PDEA-NEU) shall be
necessary to ensure proper permit application development Upon completion of the permit
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application package, the Design-Build Team shall forward the package to the Director of
Transportation Program Management, Resident Engineer, Division Environmental Officer
(DEO) and PDEA-NEU concurrently for review and approval The Department will
subsequently forward the package to the appropriate agencies to have the permit application
placed on public notice
Any temporary construction measures, including de-watenng, construction access, etc shall be
addressed in the pennit applications Impacts that result from so-called temporary measures may
not be fudged to be temporary impacts by the agencies These issues shall be addressed and
reviewed by PDEA-NEU prior to the 4B and 4C meetings and resolved with the agencies during
the 413 and 4C meetings
The Design-Build Team shall clearly indicate the location of, duration, and impacts of haul roads
within jurisdictional areas The Design-Build Team shall also identify all proposed borrow and
waste sites These details shall be included in the permit application data Further, the Design-
Build Team shall describe the methods of construction of all structures The description of the
temporary impacts (haul roads, utility relocations, work bridges, etc ) shall include restoration
plans, schedules, and disposal plans This information shall be included in the permit application
This information shall also be part of the data presented at the 4B and 4C meetings There shall
be particular emphasis on minimizing impacts during the construction of the bridge over Oregon
Inlet as well as any work bridges and haul roads necessary for such construction
The NCDOT hereby commits to ensuring, to the greatest extent possible, that the footprint of the
impacts in areas under the jurisdiction of the federal Clean Water Act shall not be increased
during the Design-Build effort All fill material shall be immediately stabilized and maintained
to prevent sediment from entering adjacent waters or wetlands The Design-Build Team shall be
responsible for ensuring that the design and construction of the project will not impair the
movement of aquatic life
The Design-Build Team should be aware that DCM permits are for the entire B-2500 project
Receipts of notification to landowners under DCM jurisdiction shall be required as part of the
Major Development Permit application process
The Design-Build Team shall submit one pernit application for the entire project The Design-
Build Team shall not submit multiple applications to develop a "staged permitting" process to
expedite construction activities in a phased fashion
Requests made for modifications to the permits obtained by the Design-Build Team shall only be
allowed if the Engineer determines it to be in the best interest of the Department and will be
strongly discouraged The Design-Build Team shall not take an iterative approach to hydraulic
design issues The design shall be complete prior to permit application
Mayor Permit Timeframe
With the exception of the US Coast Guard Permit, the Design-Build Team should expect it to
take up to 12 months to accurately and adequately complete all designs necessary for permit
application, submit application request to the Department, and obtain approval for the permits
from the environmental agencies Agency review time will be approximately 120 days from
receipt of a "complete" package No requests for additional contract time or compensation will
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be allowed if the permits are obtained within this 12-month period With the exception of
location and survey work and permitted investigative borings covered under a Nationwide Permit
#6, no mobilization of men, materials, or equipment for site investigation or construction of the
project shall occur prior to obtaining the permits (either within the 12-month period or beyond
the 12-month period) The Department will not honor any requests for additional contract time or
compensation, including idle equipment or mobilization or demobilization costs, for the Design-
Build Team mobilizing men, materials (or ordering materials), or equipment prior to obtaining
all permits The Department will consider requests for contract time extensions for obtaining the
permits only if the Design-Build Team has pursued the work with due diligence, the delay is
beyond their control, and the 12-month period has been exceeded If time were granted it would
be only for that time exceeding the 12-month period This 12-month period is considered to
begin on the date of contract execution
The Design-Build Team needs to be aware that the timeframes listed above for review by PDEA,
NCDWQ, NCDCM, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and the US Coast Guard to review any
permit applications begin only after a fully complete and 100% accurate submittal
The Design-Build Team shall meet with DOT personnel, field representatives from the DCM,
and other interested agencies, around the time of the 4C meeting in order to review the project
and project commitments At this time, the US Fish and Wildlife Service shall be afforded the
opportunity to meet with key Design-Build Team members and Department employees to
provide education on artificial lighting and construction on nearby wildlife habitat and behavior
In addition, the Design-Build Team shall meet with the National Park Service to address Special
Use Permit application requirements and expectations, and again to address permit conditions
The Design-Build Team shall contact PDEA-NEU in order to schedule these field reviews
Every effort shall be made to have this meeting prior to submitting the permit application
The Design-Build Team shall also meet with representatives from the Department, FHWA, State
Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), USFWS, and NPS to provide an opportunity to review and
comment on the plans and specifications for the parapet and bridge rail for the proposed bridge,
per stipulation lI A of the signed Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement (contained within the
ROD) This meeting shall be held prior to the Concurrence Point 4B meeting
US Coast Guard Pernut
The Design-Build Team should expect it to take a minimum of 6 months for the issuance of a US
Coast Guard permit after the CAMA Mayor Development Permit has been received No requests
for additional contiact time of compensation will be allowed if the USCG Permit is obtained
within this 6-month period
Prior to submitting the application for the USACE Section 404 Permit, the Design-Build Team
shall meet with the Coast Guard and representatives of the Department to coordinate the
requirements associated with the project's construction activities and schedule The Design-
Build Team shall be required to continue coordination activities with the Coast Guard, through
the Department, throughout the project's duration As a minimum, the coordination requirements
will include the following three distinct phases
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Permit Acquisition - Prior to, or concurrent with, submitting the US Coast Guard
Permit, the Design-Build Team shall have submitted the US Army Corps of Engineers
Section 404 and Section 10 Permits, the NC Department of Natural Resources, Division
of Water Quality, Section 401 Water Quality Certification and the Division of Coastal
Management Mayor Development Permit At the Design-Build Team's risk, the Coast
Guard Permit application may be submitted simultaneously with the US Army Corps of
Engineers Sections 404 and 10 Permits, the NC Department of Natural Resources
(DENR), Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Section 401 Water Quality Certification and
the Division of Coastal Management Mayor Development Permit The Design-Build
Team is cautioned that comments / conditions of the 404, 401 and / or CAMA Permits
may require modifications to the Coast Guard Permit application, resulting in potential
delays No request for additional contract time or compensation will be allowed as a
result of these delays All construction impacts, including but not limited to those
associated with work bridges, falsework, staging areas and plans for the proposed bridge,
shall be clearly noted and itemized in the US Coast Guard Permit application The US
Coast Guard Permit application shall be submitted to the Director of Transportation
Program Management The Department will require 15 business days to review and
comment on the application Once all comments are resolved, the Department will
submit the permit application No construction work may begin prior to receipt of the US
Coast Guard Permit
Construction Phase - Prior to beginning any construction activities on the Bonner
Bridge, the Design-Build Team shall provide the Coast Guard a construction schedule for
the entire bridge During construction, the Design-Build Team shall adhere to all of the
Federal Bridge Statutes Governing Bridges These Statutes include, but are not limited to
the requirement that the Design-Build Team shall obtain written approval from the Coast
Guard for any and all waterway closures, partial closures, or potential obstructions 30
days prior to closure or obstruction It shall be the Design-Build Team's responsibility to
accommodate all possible navigational access and obtain the aforementioned written
approval The Design-Build Team shall notify, and coordinate with, the Coast Guard
regarding all closures or obstructions as early as possible The Design-Build Team shall
concurrently submit all correspondence, including but not limited to closure requests, to
the US Coast Guard, the Director of Transportation Program Management Director, and
the Resident Engineer
Regulatory - The Design-Build Team shall be responsible for ensuring that construction
occurs in a safe and orderly manner The Design-Build Team shall be solely responsible
for criminal penalties, regulatory fines and liability associated with negligence and / or
failure to adhere to the Federal Bridge Statutes Governing Bridges
Notable Permit Details
The following permit details are highlighted The Design-Build Team shall adhere to all project
commitments contained within the ROD and the Merger meeting minutes, whether or not they
are expressly identified in this RFP The following permit details are highlighted
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Dredging - The Design-Build Team is encouraged to minimize dredging, especially
during the spring Pipeline or clamshell dredging is preferred Hopper dredges are
prohibited Dredging is prohibited in areas of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Disposal
of dredged material shall be coordinated with the environmental agencies during the
Merger process and resolved prior to the permit application Unless otherwise approved
by the NCDOT and permitting agencies, barge access dredge spoils shall be deposited at
new or existing dredge material islands It is not anticipated that the National Park
Service will allow the deposition of dredged materials, or a borrow pit, within their
property Unless otherwise approved by the NCDOT and the environmental agencies,
any dredging shall be done to a depth of 8 feet
Jetting - Jetting of piles shall be done in such a manner as to minimize turbidity Jetting
shall not be conducted with areas of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation regardless of
purpose It is preferred that betting not be used for work bridge construction If betting is
intended to be used, the application for the 401 Certification shall contain a detailed plan
for minimizing disturbance and turbidity that temporarily or permanently results from
betting and/or jetting spoils
Barge Access - In addition to the constraints outlined in the Project Special Provision,
"Construction Access and Staging," barges may not be dragged into place except in
localized unavoidable locations
Haul Roads - Haul roads will not be permitted to be placed within areas of Submerged
Aquatic Vegetation unless otherwise approved by the NCDOT and the permitting
agencies Coordination of haul road placement, materials, and means to minimize
erosion and equipment leakage shall be coordinated with the environmental agencies
during the Merger process
Bridge Demolition - Details regarding bridge demolition and disposal shall be included
in each permit application package Details regarding the use of haul roads, work
bridges, and/or barges for bridge demolition must be included in this application
Jurisdictional areas and areas of Submerged Aquatic Vegetation must be reflected on the
bridge demolition plan The Design-Build Team shall coordinate with the National
Marine Fisheries Service and the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries early in the
Merger process to potentially identify an off-shore disposal area
Wildlife Protection - The Design-Build Team is directed to those project commitments
within the ROD relating to Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act The Design-Build
Team will be required to prepare information required for any event in which NCDOT
and FHWA reinitiate Section 7 consultation with the USFWS and NMFS It is expected
that consultation will be reinitiated prior to Concurrence Point 4B and again at
Concurrence Point 4C Consultation may also be reinitiated prior to the demolition of the
existing Bonner Bridge or as otherwise outlined within this RFP The Department will
be responsible for the re-survey of the Seabeach Amaranth
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Other Permits
NCDOT has completed the application for a Nationwide Permit #6 Any additional geotechnical
investigations or test pile installations the Design-Build Team desires to complete prior to, or
during, construction shall be permitted under a new or modified Nationwide Permit #6 It is the
Design-Build Team's responsibility to prepare the permit application and obtain approval from
PDEA NCDOT will then submit the permit application to the agencies as needed
As noted in the "Hydraulics Scope of Work", the Design-Build Team shall obtain a State
Stormwater Permit
Mitigation Responsibilities of the Design-Build Team
The Department will be responsible for acquiring compensatory mitigation for unavoidable
impacts to wetlands and surface waters due to project construction from the Ecosystem
Enhancement Program This mitigation was based on the impacts identified in the ROD
Any changes proposed by the Design-Build Team to any design or construction details provided
to the team by the Department shall be approved by the Department prior to being submitted to
the resource agencies for their approval
Should additional jurisdictional impacts result from revised design/construction details, suitable
compensatory mitigation for wetlands and/or streams shall be the sole responsibility of the
Design-Build Team Therefore, it is important to note that additional mitigation shall be
approved by the agencies and such approval will require, at a minimum, the preparation and
approval of a mitigation plan before permit modification(s) are approved and before construction
commences The Design-Build Team shall identify, at the 4B meeting, any additional impacts
anticipated beyond that outlined in the ROD for Phase I
The Design-Build Team shall analyze any new areas to be impacted that have not been analyzed
during the NEPA process and preparation of permit applications This analysis shall include
performing all environmental assessments These assessments shall require the Design-Build
Team to engage the services of a competent environmental consultant to conduct a full
environmental investigation to include, but not be limited to, Federally Listed Threatened and
Endangered Species, wetlands, streams, avoidance and minimization in jurisdictional areas,
compensatory mitigation, FEMA compliance, CAMA consideration and historical,
archaeological, and cultural resources surveys in these areas The environmental consultant shall
obtain concurrence through PDEA-NEU from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to
document compliance with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for those species requiring
such concurrence In addition the Design-Build Team shall identify additional mitigation
required and the fulfillment of any other requirements that may be imposed by the permitting
agencies to obtain the permit modification Any contract extensions resulting from additional
environmental assessments required by the Design-Build Team's design and/or construction
details impacting areas outside those previously analyzed through the NEPA process shall be
solely at the discretion of the Department
If any staging areas are located outside the project right-of-way, the Design-Build Team shall
engage the services of a competent environmental consultant to conduct a full environmental
investigation to include, but not be limited to, Federally Listed Threatened and Endangered
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Species, wetlands, streams, avoidance and minimization in jurisdictional areas, compensatory
mitigation, FEMA compliance LAMA consideration and historical, archaeological, and cultural
resources surveys in these areas If additional staging areas are needed on land owned by the
National Park Service as part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the Design-Build Team
shall ensure that any NEPA documentation as required by the NPS is completed
Commitments
The NCDOT is committed to incorporating all reasonable and practicable design features to
avoid and minimize wetland impacts and to provide full compensatory mitigation of all
remaining wetland impacts Avoidance measures were taken during the planning and NEPA
phases and minimization measures were incorporated as part of the preliminary project design
The Design-Build Team shall incorporate these avoidance and minimization features plus any
minimization identified during the 4B and 4C process into the design
All work by the Design-Build Team shall be accomplished in strict compliance with the plans
submitted with the Section 404, 10, 103, 401, DCM, and US Coast Guard permit applications
and in compliance with all conditions of the permits and certifications issued by the agencies
The Design-Build Team shall provide each of its contractors and / or agents associated with the
construction or maintenance of this project with a copy of the permits
The Design-Build Team shall strictly adhere to these commitments, as well as others, including
but not limited to, those made as part of the FEIS, ROD, all permits, and Merger 01 meetings
If the Design-Build Team discovers any previously unknown historic or archeological remains
while accomplishing the authorized work, they will immediately notify NCDOT Staff
Archaeologist and / or NCDOT Project Engineer, as listed below, who will initiate the required
State / Federal coordination A representative from NCDOT Design-Build Office shall also be
notified All questions regarding these sites should be addressed to Mr Matthew Wilkerson,
NCDOT Archaeology (919) 715-1561, Mr Paul J Mohler, NCDOT Staff Archaeologist (919)
715-1555, or Mr Brian Yamamoto,'PE, NCDOT Project Engineer (919) 733-7844, ext 265
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