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Form Version 1.3 Dec 10 2008
Pre- Construction Notification (PCN) Form
A. Applicant Informatio
1. Processing
1 a. Type(s) of approval sought from the
Corps:
®Section 404 Permit ❑Section 1 Permit
1 b. Specify Nationwide Permit (NWP) number: 27 or General Permit (GP) number:
1c. Has the NWP or GP number been verified by the Corps?
® Yes
❑ No
1d. Type(s) of approval sought from the DWQ (check all that apply):
® 401 Water Quality Certification — Regular ❑ Non -404 Jurisdictional General Permit
❑ 401 Water Quality Certification — Express ❑ Riparian Buffer Authorization
1 e. Is this notification solely for the record
because written approval is not required?
For the record only for DWQ 401
Certification:
® Yes ❑ No
For the record only for Corps Permit:
® Yes ❑ No
1f. Is payment into a mitigation bank or in -lieu fee program proposed for mitigation
of impacts? If so, attach the acceptance letter from mitigation bank or in -lieu
fee program.
❑ Yes
® No
1g. Is the project located in any of NC's twenty coastal counties. If yes, answer 1h
below.
❑ Yes
® No
1h. Is the project located within a NC DCM Area of Environmental Concern (AEC)?
❑ Yes
® No
2. Project Information
2a. Name of project:
NRCS WRP EASEMENT 6645320900MJJ
2b. County:
Carteret
2c. Nearest municipality / town
Otway, NC
2d. Subdivision name.
NA
2e. NCDOT only, T.I.P. or state
project no:
NA
3. Owner Information
3a. Name(s) on Recorded Deed:
NR Land LLC
3b. Deed Book and Page No.
Book - 1361 Page - 9
3c. Responsible Party (for LLC if
applicable):
Robert M. Osborne
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3d Street address:
P. 0. Box 1107 M—S-0
3e. City, state, zip:
Eden, NC 27289 r
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3f. Telephone no.:
336- 623 -2111
3g. Fax no.:
DENR - P a
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3h. Email address-
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4. Applicant Information (if different from owner)
4a. Applicant is:
❑ Agent ® Other, specify: Easement Holder
4b. Name:
Landowner: - Robert M. Osborne
4c. Business name
(if applicable):
NR Lands LLC
4d. Street address:
P. 0. Box 1107
4e. City, state, zip:
Eden, NC 27289
4f. Telephone no.:
336- 623 -2111
4g Fax no.:
4h. Email address:
5. Agent/Consultant Information (if applicable)
5a. Name:
Jonathan Hinkle
5b. Business name
(if applicable):
USDA - Natural Resource Conservation Service
5c. Street address,
208 Cashwell Office Park, Suite C
5d City, state, zip:
Goldsboro NC 27534
5e. Telephone no.:
919 - 751 -0976
5f. Fax no.:
919- 751 -9876
5g. Email address:
jonathan.hinkle @nc.usda.gov
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B. Project Information and Prior Project History
1. Property Identification
1a. Property identification no. (tax PIN or parcel ID):
733900350520000
1 b. Site coordinates (in decimal degrees).
Latitude* 34.81719 Longitude: - 76 55856
(DD.DDDDDD) (- DD.DDDDDD)
1c Property size-
380 acres
2. Surface Waters
2a. Name of nearest body of water (stream, river, etc.) to
Wards Creek
proposed project:
2b Water Quality Classification of nearest receiving water:
SA -HQW
2c. River basin:
White Oak
3. Project Description
3a Describe the existing conditions on the site and the general land use in the vicinity of the project at the time of this
application:
This tract is /was designated as prior converted (PC) land in accordance with the Food Security Act. The acreage was in
agriculture production up until enrolled in the Wetland Reserve Program. The Farm Bill requires all NRCS held
easements within the WRP program to have hydrology restoration to the maximum extent practical
3b. List the total estimated acreage of all existing wetlands on the property:
100
3c. List the total estimated linear feet of all existing streams (intermittent and perennial) on the property.
0
3d. Explain the purpose of the proposed project:
Restore wetland hydrology.
3e. Describe the overall project in detail, including the type of equipment to be used:
Project involves filling an old drainage canal to connect up -slope wetland with down -slope wetland to restore hydrology.
4. Jurisdictional Determinations
4a. Have jurisdictional wetland or stream determinations by the
Corps or State been requested or obtained for this property /
❑ Yes ❑ No ® Unknown
project (including all prior phases) in the past?
Comments: NRCS has labeled the land as Prior Converted
4b. If the Corps made the jurisdictional determination, what type
❑ preliminary ❑ Final
of determination was made?
4c. If yes, who delineated the jurisdictional areas?
Agency /Consultant Company:
Name (if known):
Other:
4d. If yes, list the dates of the Corps jurisdictional determinations or State determinations and attach documentation
5. Project History
5a. Have permits or certifications been requested or obtained for
❑Yes ®No El Unknown
this project (including all prior phases) in the past?
5b. If yes, explain in detail according to "help file" instructions
6. Future Project Plans
6a Is this a phased project?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. If yes, explain.
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C Proposed Impacts Inventory
1. Impacts Summary
1a. Which sections were completed below for your project (check all that apply)
❑ Wetlands ❑ Streams - tributaries ❑ Buffers
® Open Waters ❑ Pond Construction
2. Wetland Impacts
If there are wetland impacts proposed on the site, then complete this question for each wetland area impacted.
2a.
2b.
2c.
2d.
2e.
2f.
Wetland impact
Type of jurisdiction
number —
Type of impact
Type of wetland
Forested
(Corps - 404, 10
Area of impact
Permanent (P) or
(if known)
DWQ — non -404, other)
(acres)
Temporary T
W1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No I
❑ DWQ
W2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
El No
❑DWQ
W4 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
W6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ Yes
❑ Corps
❑ No
❑ DWQ
2g. Total wetland impacts
2h. Comments: These are temporary impacts only as the goal of the project is to restore back to pre- drained conditions.
3. Stream Impacts
If there are perennial or intermittent stream impacts (including temporary impacts) proposed on the site, then complete this
question for all stream sites impacted.
3a.
3b.
3c.
3d
3e.
3f.
3g.
Stream impact
Type of impact
Stream name
Perennial
Type of jurisdiction
Average
Impact
number -
PER or
(Corps - 404, 10
stream
length
Permanent (P) or
intermittent
DWQ —non -404,
width
lar
Temporary (T)
(INT ?
other)
(feet)
feet)
S1 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S2 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S3 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S4 ❑ P [IT
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S5 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
S6 ❑ P ❑ T
❑ PER
❑ Corps
❑ INT
❑ DWQ
311. Total stream and tributary impacts
3i. Comments.
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4. Open Water Impacts
If there are proposed impacts to lakes, ponds, estuaries, tributaries, sounds, the Atlantic Ocean, or any other open water of
the U.S. then individually list all open water impacts below.
4a.
Open water
impact number —
Permanent (P) or
Temporary T
4b.
Name of waterbody
(if applicable)
4c
Type of impact
4d
Waterbody type
4e.
Area of impact (acres)
01 ® P ❑ T
NA
Construction /Filling Old Farm
Ditch
Farm Canal
1.9
02 ❑P ❑T
03 ❑ POT
04 ❑P ❑T
4f. Total open water impacts
1.9
4g. Comments: The goal of the project is to restore to pre- drained conditions. This canal was not in existance prior to farming.
5. Pond or Lake Construction
If pond or lake construction proposed, then complete the chart below.
5a.
Pond ID
number
5b.
Proposed use or purpose
of pond
5c.
Wetland Impacts (acres)
5d
Stream Impacts (feet)
5e.
Upland
(acres)
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
Filled
Excavated
Flooded
P1
P2
5f. Total
5g. Comments:
5h. Is a dam high hazard permit required?
❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, permit ID no:
5i. Expected pond surface area (acres):
5j. Size of pond watershed (acres):
5k. Method of construction:
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6. Buffer Impacts (for DWQ)
If project will impact a protected riparian buffer, then complete the chart below. If yes, then individually list all buffer impacts
below. If any impacts require mitigation, then you MUST fill out Section D of this form.
6a.
❑ Neuse ❑ Tar - Pamlico ❑ Other:
Project is in which protected basin?
❑ Catawba ❑ Randleman
6b.
6c.
6d
6e.
6f.
6g
Buffer impact
number—
Reason
Buffer
Zone 1 impact
Zone 2 impact
Permanent (P) or
for
Stream name
mitigation
(square feet)
(square feet)
Temporary T
impact
required?
B1 ❑P ❑T
El Yes
❑ No
B2 ❑ PE] T
El Yes
❑ No
B3 ❑ PEI T
El Yes
❑ No
6h. Total buffer impacts
6i Comments:
D. Impact Justification and Mitigation
1. Avoidance and Minimization
1a. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts in designing project
These impacts are necessary as the goal of the project is to restore back to pre- drained conditions.
1b. Specifically describe measures taken to avoid or minimize the proposed impacts through construction techniques.
These are temporary impacts only as the goal of the project is to restore back to pre- drained conditions.
2. Compensatory Mitigation for Impacts to Waters of the U.S. or Waters of the State
2a. Does the project require Compensatory Mitigation for
❑ Yes ® No
impacts to Waters of the U S. or Waters of the State?
2b. If yes, mitigation is required by (check all that apply):
❑ DWQ ❑ Corps
❑ Mitigation bank
2c. If yes, which mitigation option will be used for this
El Payment to in -lieu fee program
project?
❑ Permittee Responsible Mitigation
3. Complete if Using a Mitigation Bank
3a. Name of Mitigation Bank:
3b Credits Purchased (attach receipt and letter)
Type
Quantity
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3c. Comments.
4. Complete if Making a Payment to In -lieu Fee Program
4a. Approval letter from in -lieu fee program is attached.
❑ Yes
4b. Stream mitigation requested:
linear feet
4c. If using stream mitigation, stream temperature:
❑ warm ❑ cool ❑cold
4d. Buffer mitigation requested (DWQ only):
square feet
4e. Riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4f. Non - riparian wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4g. Coastal (tidal) wetland mitigation requested:
acres
4h. Comments:
5. Complete if Using a Permittee Responsible Mitigation Plan
5a. If using a permittee responsible mitigation plan, provide a description of the proposed mitigation plan.
6. Buffer Mitigation (State Regulated Riparian Buffer Rules) — required by DWQ
6a. Will the project result in an impact within a protected riparian buffer that requires
buffer mitigation?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. If yes, then identify the square feet of impact to each zone of the riparian buffer that requires mitigation. Calculate the
amount of mitigation required
Zone
6c.
Reason for impact
6d.
Total impact
(square feet)
Multiplier
6e.
Required mitigation
(square feet)
Zone 1
3 (2 for Catawba)
Zone 2
1.5
6f. Total buffer mitigation required:
6g. If buffer mitigation is required, discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (e.g., payment to private mitigation bank,
permittee responsible riparian buffer restoration, payment into an approved in -lieu fee fund).
6h. Comments:
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E. Stormwater Management and Diffuse Flow Plan (required by DWQ)
1. Diffuse Flow Plan
1 a. Does the project include or is it adjacent to protected riparian buffers identified
❑ Yes ® No
within one of the NC Riparian Buffer Protection Rules?
1 b. If yes, then is a diffuse flow plan included? If no, explain why.
❑ Yes No
❑
Comments:
2. Stormwater Management Plan
2a. What is the overall percent imperviousness of this project?
0%
2b. Does this project require a Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ Yes ❑ No
2c. If this project DOES NOT require a Stormwater Management Plan, explain why:
2d. If this project DOES require a Stormwater Management Plan, then provide a brief, narrative description of the plan:
❑ Certified Local Government
2e. Who will be responsible for the review of the Stormwater Management Plan?
❑ DWQ Stormwater Program
❑ DWQ 401 Unit
3. Certified Local Government Stormwater Review
3a. In which local government's jurisdiction is this project?
❑ Phase II
3b. Which of the following locally - implemented stormwater management programs
❑ NSW
❑ USMP
apply (check all that apply):
❑ Water Supply Watershed
❑ Other:
3c. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
❑ Yes ❑ No
attached?
4. DWQ Stormwater Program Review
❑ Coastal counties
❑ HQW
4a Which of the following state - implemented stormwater management programs apply
❑ ORW
(check all that apply):
❑ Session Law 2006 -246
❑ Other:
4b. Has the approved Stormwater Management Plan with proof of approval been
attached?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5. DWQ 401 Unit Stormwater Review
5a. Does the Stormwater Management Plan meet the appropriate requirements?
❑ Yes ❑ No
5b. Have all of the 401 Unit submittal requirements been met?
❑ Yes ❑ No
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F. Supplementary Information
1. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Requirement)
1 a. Does the project involve an expenditure of public (federal /state /local) funds or the
Yes ❑ No
use of public (federal /state) land?
1 b. If you answered "yes' to the above, does the project require preparation of an
environmental document pursuant to the requirements of the National or State
❑ Yes ® No
(North Carolina) Environmental Policy Act (NEPA /SEPA)?
1c. If you answered "yes' to the above, has the document review been finalized by the
State Clearing House? (If so, attach a copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval
letter.)
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments:
2. Violations (DWQ Requirement)
2a. Is the site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .0500), Isolated
Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H .1300), DWQ Surface Water or Wetland Standards,
❑ Yes ® No
or Riparian Buffer Rules (15A NCAC 2B .0200)?
2b. Is this an after- the -fact permit application?
❑ Yes ® No
2c. If you answered "yes" to one or both of the above questions, provide an explanation of the violation(s):
3. Cumulative Impacts (DWQ Requirement)
3a. Will this project (based on past and reasonably anticipated future impacts) result in
El Yes ®No
additional development, which could impact nearby downstream water quality?
3b. If you answered "yes' to the above, submit a qualitative or quantitative cumulative impact analysis in accordance with the
most recent DWQ policy If you answered "no," provide a short narrative description.
4. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Requirement)
4a Clearly detail the ultimate treatment methods and disposition (non - discharge or discharge) of wastewater generated from
the proposed project, or available capacity of the subject facility.
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5. Endangered Species and Designated Critical Habitat (Corps Requirement)
5a Will this project occur in or near an area with federally protected species or
El ® No
habitat?
5b. Have you checked with the USFWS concerning Endangered Species Act
El Yes ®No
impacts?
5c. If yes, indicate the USFWS Field Office you have contacted.
❑ Raleigh
❑ Asheville
5d What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Endangered Species or Designated Critical
Habitat?
6. Essential Fish Habitat (Corps Requirement)
6a. Will this project occur in or near an area designated as essential fish habitat?
❑ Yes ® No
6b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact Essential Fish Habitat?
7. Historic or Prehistoric Cultural Resources (Corps Requirement)
7a Will this project occur in or near an area that the state, federal or tribal
governments have designated as having historic or cultural preservation
❑ Yes ® No
status (e.g., National Historic Trust designation or properties significant in
North Carolina history and archaeology)?
7b. What data sources did you use to determine whether your site would impact historic or archeological resources?
8. Flood Zone Designation (Corps Requirement)
8a. Will this project occur in a FEMA- designated 100 -year floodplain?
❑ Yes ® No
8b. If yes, explain how project meets FEMA requirements:
8c. What source(s) did you use to make the floodplain determination?
Jonathan D. Hinkle
qd J.
11/28/2012
Applicant/Agent's Printed Name
Applicant/Agent's Signature
Date
(Age ' signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant
is nrnv1dPt1 .
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CONTRACT k 661200MJJC
WRP Easement 4 6645320900MJJ
Construction and Material Specifications
NR Lands
Wetland Reserve Project
Contract #: 661200MJJC
WRP Easement #: 6645320900MJJ
Issue: ISSUED FORBID
REVISED Lff`�'�%Lg
DEC 5 2012
DENR . WATER QUALITY
Wetlands of *ate,- Branch
Date: 08/15/2012
Date 08/15/2012
Issue ISSUED FOR BID

Construction Specifications
CONTRACT # 661200MJJC
WRP Easement # 6645320900MB
Table of Contents
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Listof Construction Specifications ........................................................................................... ............................... V
Listof
Material Specifications ................................................................................................... ...............................
V
Construction Specification 2— Clearing and Grubbing ...................................................... ...............................
2 -1
1.
Scope ............................................................................................................................ ...............................
2 -1
2.
Protection of Existing Vegetation .............................................................................. ...............................
2 -1
3.
Marking ........................................................................................................................ ...............................
2 -1
4.
Clearing and Grubbing ............................................................................................... ...............................
2 -1
5.
Disposal ........................................................................................................................... ............................2
-1
6.
Measurement and payment ....................................................................................... ...............................
2 -1
7.
Items of work and construction details .................................................................... ...............................
2 -3
Construction Specification 5— Pollution Control ................................................................ ...............................
5 -1
1.
Scope ............................................................................................................................. ...............................
5 -1
2.
Material ............................................................................................................................ ............................5
-1
3.
Erosion and sediment control measures and works .............................................. ...............................
5 -1
4.
Chemical pollution ...................................................................................................... ...............................
5 -2
5.
Air pollution ................................................................................................................ ...............................
5 -2
6.
Maintenance, removal, and restoration ................................................................... ...............................
5 -2
7.
Measurement and payment ....................................................................................... ...............................
5 -2
8.
Items of work and construction details .................................................................... ...............................
5 -3
Construction
Specification 6— Seeding, Sprigging, and Mulching ................................... ...............................
6 -1
1. Scope ............................................................................................................................ ............................... 6 -1
2. Material ............................................................................................................................ ............................6 -1
3. Seeding mixtures, sod, sprigs, and dates of planting ............................................. ............................... 6 -2
4. Seedbed preparation and treatment ........................................................................ ............................... 6 -2
5. Seeding, sprigging, fertilizing, mulching, and stabilizing ..................................... ............................... 6 -2
6. Measurement and payment ....................................................................................... ............................... 6 -2
7. Items of work and construction details .................................................................... ............................... 6 -3
Construction Specification 7— Construction Surveys ......................................................... ............................... 7 -1
1. Scope ............................................................................................................................. ............................... 7 -1
2. Equipment and material ............................................................................................. ............................... 7 -1
3. Quality of work ........................................................................................................... ............................... 7 -1
4. Primary control .......................................................................................................... ............................... 7 -2
5. Construction surveys ................................................................................................. ............................... 7 -2
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CONTRACT # 661200MJJC
WRP Easement # 6645320900MJJ
6. Staking .......................................................................................................................... ............................... 7 -3
7. Records ......................................................................................................................... ............................... 7 -3
8. Payment ........................................................................................................................... ............................7 -3
9. Items of work and construction details .................................................................... ............................... 7 -4
Construction Specification 8- Mobilization and Demobilization .................................... ............................... 8 -1
1.
Scope ............................................................................................................................. ............................... 8 -1
2.
Equipment and material ............................................................................................. ...............................
8 -1
3.
Payment .......:.................................................................................................................... ...........................`8
-1
4.
Items of work and construction details .................................................................... ...............................
8 -1
Construction Specification 10 -Water for Construction ...................................................... ...........................10
-1
1.
Scope ........................................................................................................................... ...............................
10 -1
2.
Facilities and equipment ............................................................................................... ...........................10
-1
3.
Dust abatement and haul road maintenance ............................................................. ...........................10
-1
4.
Earthfill, drainfill, and rockfill ..................................................................................... ...........................10
-1
5.
Concrete, mortar, and grout .................................................................................... ...............................
10 -1
6.
Other construction requiring water ............................................................................ ...........................10
-1
7.
Measurement and payment ......................................................................................... ...........................10
-1
8.
Items of work and construction details ...................................................................... ...........................10
-2
Construction Specification 11- Removal of Water ............................................................... ...........................11
-1
1.
Scope ............................................................................................................................... ...........................11
-1
2.
Diverting surface water ................................................................................................ ...........................11
-1
3.
Dewatering the construction site ................................................................................ ...........................11
-1
4.
Dewatering borrow areas ............................................................................................. ...........................11
-1
5.
Erosion and pollution control ...................................................................................... ...........................11
-2
6.
Removal of temporary works ............................................................ ;....................................................
11 -2
7.
Measurement and payment ......................................................................................... ...........................11
-2
8.
Items of work and construction details ...................................................................... ...........................11
-3
Construction Specification 21- Excavation ....................................................................... ...............................
21 -1
1.
Scope ............................................................................................................................... ...........................21
-1
2.
Classification .................................................................................................................. ...........................21
-1
3.
Blasting ....................................................................................................................... ...............................
21 -1
4.
Use of excavated material ........................................................................................ ...............................
21 -2
5.
Disposal of waste materials ..................................................................................... ...............................
21 -2
6.
Excavation limits ....................................................................................................... ...............................
21 -2
7.
Borrow excavation .................................................................................................... ...............................
21 -2
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CONTRACT A 661200MJJC
WRP Easement # 6645320900MJJ
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8.
Overexcavation .......................................................................................................... ............................... 21 -2
9.
Measurement and payment ..................................................................................... ...............................
21 -3
10.
Items of work and construction details .................................................................. ...............................
21 -4
Construction Specification 23— Earthfill ............................................................................ ............................... 23 -1
1.
Scope ........................................................................................................................... ...............................
23 -1
2.
Material ........................................................................................................................... ...........................23
-1
3.
Foundation preparation ........................................................................................... ...............................
23 -1
4.
Placement ................................................................................................................... ...............................
23 -2
5.
Control of moisture content ..................................................................................... ...............................
23 -2
6.
Compaction .................................................................................................................... ...........................23
-3
7.
Reworking or removal and replacement of defective earthfill ........................... ...............................
23 -4
8.
Testing ........................................................................................................................ ...............................
23 -4
9.
Measurement and payment ..................................................................................... ...............................
23 -5
10.
Items of work and construction details .................................................................. ...............................
23 -6
Construction Specification 402 - Coir Fiber Wattle
1.
Scope .............................................................................................. ............................... ..........................402
-1
2.
Materials ........................................................................................ ............................... ..........................402
-1
3.
Construction Methods ................................................................. ............................... ..........................402
-1
4.
Measurement and Payment ........................................................ ............................... ..........................402
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5.
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List of Construction Specifications
• 002, Clearing and Grubbing
• 005, Pollution Control
• 006, Seeding, Sprigging, and Mulching
• 007, Construction Surveys
• 008, Mobilization and Demobilization
• 010, Water for Construction
• 011, Removal of Water
• 021, Excavation
• 021, Earthfill
• 402, Coir Fiber Wattles
• 406, Wetland Plugs
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Construction Specification 2— Clearing and Grubbing
1. Scope
The work consists of clearing and grubbing and disposal of trees, snags, logs, brush, stumps, shrubs, and
rubbish from the designated areas.
2. Protection of Existing Vegetation
Trees and other vegetation designated to remain undisturbed shall be protected from damage throughout
the duration of the construction period. Any damages resulting from the contractor's operations or
neglect shall be repaired by the contractor.
Earthfill, stockpiling of materials, vehicular parking, and excessive foot or vehicular traffic shall not be
allowed within the drip line of vegetation designated to remain in place. Vegetation damaged by any of
these or similar actions shall be replaced with viable vegetation of the same species, similar condition,
and like size unless otherwise approved by the contracting officer.
Any cuts, skins, scrape, or bruises to the bark of the vegetation shall be carefully trimmed and local
nursery accepted procedures used to seal damaged bark.
Any limbs or branches 0.5 inch or larger in diameter that are broken, severed, or otherwise seriously
damaged during construction shall be cut off at the base of the damaged limb or branch flush with the
adjacent limb or tree trunk. All roots 1 -inch or larger in diameter that are cut, broken, or otherwise
severed during construction operations shall have the end smoothly cut perpendicular to the root. Roots
exposed during excavation or other operations shall be covered with moist earth or backfilled as soon as
possible to prevent the roots from drying out.
3. Marking
The limits of the area(s) to be cleared and grubbed will be marked by stakes, flags, tree markings, or other
suitable methods. Trees to be left standing and uninjured will be designated by special markings placed
on the trunk about 6 feet above the ground surface.
4. Clearing and Grubbing
All trees not marked for preservation and all snags, logs, brush, stumps, shrubs, rubbish, and similar
materials shall be cleared from within the limits of the designated areas. Unless otherwise specified, all
stumps, roots, and root clusters that have a diameter of 1 inch or larger shall be grubbed out to a depth of
at least 2 feet below subgrade for concrete structures and 1 foot below the ground surface at embankment
sites and other designated areas.
5. Disposal
All materials cleared and grubbed from the designated areas shall be disposed of at locations shown on
the drawings or in a manner specified in section 7. The contractor is responsible for complying with all
local rules and regulations and the payment of any and all fees that may result from disposal at locations
away from the project site.
6. Measurement and payment
Method 1 —For items of work for which specific units prices are established in the contract, the cleared
and grubbed area is measured to the nearest 0.1 acre. Payment for clearing and grubbing is made for the
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total area within the designated limits at the contract unit price. Such payment will constitute full
compensation for all labor, equipment, tools, and all other items necessary and incidental to the
completion of the work.
Method 2 —For items of work for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, the length of
the cleared and grubbed area is measured to the nearest full station (100 feet) along the line designated on
the drawing or identified in the specifications. Payment for clearing and grubbing is made for the total
length within the designated limits at the contract unit price. Such payment will constitute full
compensation for all labor, equipment, tools, and all other items necessary and incidental to the
completion of the work.
Method 3 —For items of work for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, each tree,
stump, and snag having a diameter of 4 inches or larger and each log having a diameter of 4 inches or
larger and a length of 10 feet are measured before removal. The size of each tree and snag is determined
by measuring its trunk at breast height above the natural ground surface. The size of each log is
determined by measuring the butt and by measuring its length from butt to tip. The size of each stump is
measured at the top. Diameter is determined by dividing the measured circumference by 3.14.
Payment for clearing and grubbing of each tree, stump, and snag having a diameter of 4 inches or larger
and each log having a diameter of 4 inches or larger and a length of 10 feet or larger is made at the
contract unit price for its size designation as determined by the following schedule:
Measured diameter Size designation
(in) (in)
4 to 86
8 to 12 10
12 to 24 18
24 to 36 30
36 to 60 48
Over 60 60
The sum of such payments shall constitute full compensation for clearing and grubbing (including the
clearing and grubbing of smaller trees, stumps, snags, logs, brush, shrubs, and roots), applicable permits
and associated fees, and rubbish removal. Such payment shall constitute full compensation for all labor,
equipment, tools, and all other items necessary and incidental to the completion of the work.
Method 4 —For items of work for which specific lump sum prices are established in the contract, payment
for clearing and grubbing is made at the contract lump sum price. Such payment shall constitute full
compensation for all labor, equipment, tools, and all other items necessary and incidental to the
completion of the work.
All Methods —The following provisions apply to all methods of measurement and payment.
Compensation for any item of work described in the contract, but not listed in the bid schedule will be
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included in the payment for the item of work to which it is made subsidiary. Such items and the items to
which they are made subsidiary are identified in section 7.
7. Items of work and construction details
A. Subsidiary to Bid Line Item #5; Clearing and Grubbing necessary for Installing the Earthfill Dikes.
1) This item shall consist of clearing and grubbing the dikes, core trench, and borrow areas as
identified on the construction drawings.
2) All stumps, roots, root clusters, and /or vegetation which has a diameter equal to or greater
than 1 inch, shall be grubbed out to a minimum depth of one (1) foot below the existing
ground; for grubbing outside of the core trench. All stumps, roots, root clusters, and /or
vegetation which has a diameter equal to or greater than 1 inch, shall be grubbed out to a
minimum depth of one (1) foot below the proposed elevation of the core trench; this may
include but is not limited to bottom and side slopes. -
3) All material removed from clearing and grubbing activities shall be disposed of in
designated areas as shown on the construction drawings.
4) No separate payment shall be made for Clearing and Grubbing of the Dike. Compensation
for this item shall be included in the payment for Bid Line Items #5.
B. Subsidiary to Bid Line Items #7 and #8; Clearing necessary for Installing North and South Sloughs.
1) This item shall consist of clearing required to construct the slough as shown on the
construction drawings.
2) No grubbing shall be performed as part of the slough construction activities.
3) All material removed from clearing activities shall be disposed of in designated areas as
shown on the construction drawings.
4) Contractor shall avoid trees which have been marked by NRCS; contractor shall clear around
marked trees.
5) No separate payment shall be made for Clearing and Grubbing of the North Slough.
Compensation for this item shall be included in the payment for Bid Line Items #7 and #8.
C. Subsidiary to Bid Line Item #6; Clearing and Grubbing necessary for Removing the Western Road.
1) This item shall consist of clearing required to remove the western road as shown on the
construction drawings.
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2) No grubbing shall be performed as part of the road removal construction activities.
3) All material removed from clearing activities shall be disposed of in designated areas as
shown on the construction drawings.
4) Contractor shall avoid trees which have been marked by NRCS; contractor shall clear around
marked trees.
5) No separate payment shall be made for Clearing and Grubbing of the Road Removal Area.
Compensation for this item shall be included in the payment for Bid Line Item #6.
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Construction Specification 5— Pollution Control
1. Scope
The work consists of installing measures or performing work to control erosion and minimize the
production of sediment and other pollutants to water and air from construction activities.
2. Material
All material furnished shall meet the requirements of the material specifications listed in section 8 of this
specification.
3. Erosion and sediment control measures and works
The measures and works shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
Staging of earthwork activities —The excavation and moving of soil materials shall be scheduled to
minimize the size of areas disturbed and unprotected from erosion for the shortest reasonable time.
Seeding — Seeding to protect disturbed areas shall occur as soon as reasonably possible following
completion of that earthwork activity.
Mulching — Mulching to provide temporary protection of the soil surface from erosion.
Diversions— Diversions to divert water from work areas and to collect water from work areas for
treatment and safe disposition. They are temporary and shall be removed and the area restored to its near
original condition when the diversions are no longer required or when permanent measures are installed.
Stream crossings— Culverts or bridges where equipment must cross streams. They are temporary and
shall be removed and the area restored to its near original condition when the crossings are no longer
required or when permanent measures are installed.
Sediment basins — Sediment basins collect, settle, and eliminate sediment from eroding areas from
impacting properties and streams below the construction site(s). These basins are temporary and shall be
removed and the area restored to its original condition when they are no longer required or when
permanent measures are installed.
Sediment filters —Straw bale filters or geotextile sediment fences trap sediment from areas of limited
runoff. Sediment filters shall be properly anchored to prevent erosion under or around them. These filters
are temporary and shall be removed and the area restored to its original condition when they are no
longer required or when permanent measures are installed.
Waterways— Waterways for the safe disposal of runoff from fields, diversions, and other structures or
measures. These works are temporary and shall be removed and the area restored to its original condition
when they are no longer required or when permanent measures are installed.
Other — Additional protection measures as specified in section 8 of this specification or required by
Federal, State, or local government.
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4. Chemical pollution
The contractor shall provide watertight tanks or barrels or construct a sump sealed with plastic sheets to
collect and temporarily contain chemical pollutants, such as drained lubricating or transmission fluids,
grease, soaps, concrete mixer washwater, or asphalt, produced as a by- product of the construction
activities. Pollutants shall be disposed of in accordance with appropriate State and Federal regulations. At
the completion of the construction work, tanks, barrels, and sumps shall be removed and the area
restored to its original condition as specified in section 8 of this specification. Sump removal shall be
conducted without causing pollution.
Sanitary facilities, such as chemical toilets, or septic tanks shall not be located next to live streams, wells,
or springs. They shall be located at a distance sufficient to prevent contamination of any water source. At
the completion of construction activities, facilities shall be disposed of without causing pollution as
specified in section 8 of this specification.
5. Air pollution
The burning of brush or slash and the disposal of other materials shall adhere to state and local
regulations.
Fire prevention measures shall be taken to prevent the start or spreading of wildfires that may result from
project'activities. Firebreaks or guards shall be constructed and maintained at locations shown on the
drawings.
All public access or haul roads used by the contractor during construction of the project shall be
sprinkled or otherwise treated to fully suppress dust. All dust control methods shall ensure safe
construction operations at all times. If chemical dust suppressants are applied, the material shall be a
commercially available product specifically designed for dust suppression and the application shall
follow manufacturer's requirements and recommendations. A copy of the product data sheet and
manufacturer's recommended application procedures shall be provided to the engineer 5 working days
before the first application.
6. Maintenance, removal, and restoration
All pollution control measures and temporary works shall be adequately maintained in a functional
condition for the duration of the construction period. All temporary measures shall be removed and the
site restored to near original condition.
7. Measurement and payment
Method 1 —For items of work for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, each item is
measured to the nearest unit applicable. Payment for each item is made at the contract unit price for that
item. For water or chemical suppressant items used for dust control for which items of work are
established in section 8 of this specification, measurement for payment will not include water or chemical
suppressants that are used inappropriately or excessive to need. Such payment will constitute full
compensation for the completion of the work.
Method 2 —For items of work for which lump sum prices are established in the contract, payment is made
as the work proceeds and supported by invoices presented by the contractor that reflect actual costs. If
the total of all progress payments is less than the lump sum contract price for this item, the balance
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remaining for this item will be included in the final contract payment. Payment of the lump sum contract
price will constitute full compensation for completion of the work.
Method 3 —For items of work for which lump sum prices are established in the contract, payment will be
prorated and provided in equal amounts on each monthly progress payment estimate. The number of
months used for prorating shall be the number estimated to complete the work as outlined in the
contractor's approved construction schedule. The final month's prorate amount will be provided with the
final contract payment. Payment as described will constitute full compensation for completion of the
work.
All Methods —The following provisions apply to all methods of measurement and payment.
Compensation for any item of work described in the contract, but not listed in the bid schedule is
included in the payment for the item of work to which it is made subsidiary. Such items, and the items to
which they are made subsidiary, are identified in section 8 of this specification.
8. Items of work and construction details
A. Subsidiary to Bid Line Items #5 through #11.
1) This item shall consist of the installation of all measures to control pollution and "sediment
and erosion control" including disposal of chemical pollutants, air pollutions, etc. which shall
be disposed of by the contractor in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
2) Contractor shall provide water tight containers for disposing of chemical pollutants, and
shall notify proper agency and the Contract Officers Technical Representative immediately
after discovering a spill. Contractor shall be responsible for clean up and any remediation
required, at their own expense.
3) Seeding of disturbed areas shall be performed as specified in Construction Specification #6,
within this specification package.
4) No separate payment shall be made for Pollution Control. Compensation for this item shall
be included in the payment for Bid Line Items #5 through #11.
B. Bid Line Item #3, Furnish, Install, and Remove Silt Fence.
1) This item shall consist of the furnishing, installation, maintain, and removing temporary silt
fencing (from here on known as "Silt Fence "). The silt fence shall be installed prior to any
disturbing activities. Maintain the silt fence until the project is accepted or until the fence is
removed. Remove and replace deteriorated or ineffective filter fabric. Remove and dispose
of silt accumulations (>0.25 feet measured from average ground to apex of accumulation) in
appropriate disposal areas as shown on construction drawings when necessary or as
directed. Leave silt fence in place until site stabilization and remove at project completion.
Removed silt fence becomes the property of the Contractor. Dress and seed and mulch all
areas where silt fence is removed in accordance with Construction Specification 6.
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2) Materials
a. Posts
L Steel Post meeting the following requirements: Minimum 5 feet long,
minimum 13/8 inches wide measured parallel to the fence, minimum weight
of 1.25 lbs /ft of length, equipped with an anchor plate with a minimum area
of 14.0 square inches, and having a means of retaining fabric in the desired
position without displacement.
b. Filter Fabric
The fabric shall consist of strong rot -proof synthetic fibers formed into a
woven fabric or a non -woven needle- punched fabric meeting all applicable
requirements of this section.
The fabric shall be free from any treatment or coating that might significantly
alter its physical properties before or after installation. The fabric fibers shall
contain stabilizers and /or inhibitors to make the filaments resistant to
deterioration resulting from ultraviolet or heat exposure. The fabric shall be a
pervious sheet of synthetic fibers oriented into a stable network so that the
fibers retain their relative position with respect to each other. Finish the edge
of the fabric to prevent the outer fibers from pulling away from the fabric.
The fabric shall be free of defects or flaws which significantly affect its
physical and /or filtering properties. Sheets of fabric may be bonded together
or sewn with a fungus resistant material. Do not use nylon thread for sewn
seams. No deviation from any physical requirements will be permitted due
to the presence of the seam.
During all periods of shipment and storage, wrap the fabric in a heavy duty
protective covering to protect the fabric from direct sunlight, mud, dust, dirt,
and debris. Do not expose the fabric to temperatures greater than 140 °F.
ii. Physical Properties:
Grab Tensile Strength: 50 lbs
Elongation: 30 % max
Puncture Strength: 30 lbs.
Apparent Opening Size: #30 sieve
Ultraviolet Exposure Strength Retention (at 500 hrs): 70 %
Permittivity: 0.15 sere
Exhibit no fungal growth as tested by ASTM G21
All minimum strength requirements are minimum average roll values in the
weakest principal direction.
c. Attachment Device:
i. Provide wire, zip tie, or other approved attachment device with a minimum
tensile strength of 50 pounds (lbs.).
3) Install in accordance with construction drawings.
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4) Maintenance
a. Inspect silt fences at least once a week and after each rainfall. Make any required
repairs immediately and report to Inspector and/or COTR.
b. Should the silt fence collapse, tear, decompose, or become ineffective replace it
immediately.
c. Remove sediment deposits upon accumulating greater than or equal to 0.25 feet as
measured from average ground to the apex of accumulation, or at the direction of
Inspector /COTR. Take care to avoid undermining the fence during the cleanout.
d. Remove all fencing material and unstable sediment deposits and bring the area to
grade and stabilize upon request and approval of the site being deemed stable by the
COTR/Engineer.
5) Measurement and payment shall be Method 1, as outlined in Section 7 of this specification.
6) Payment for Silt Fence shall be paid under Bid Item #3. Compensation for this item shall be
made on a per linear foot (LF) basis.
7) The following shall be subsidiary to this specification:
a) Removal of water as specified in construction specification #11.
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Construction Specification 6— Seeding, Sprigging, and Mulching
1. Scope
The work consists of preparing the area for treatment; furnishing and placing seed, sprigs, mulch,
fertilizer, inoculant, lime, and other soil amendments; and anchoring mulch in designated areas as
specified.
2. Material
Seed —All seed shall conform to the current rules and regulations of the state where it is being used and
shall be from the latest crop available. It shall meet or exceed the standard for purity and germination
listed in section 7.
Seed shall be labeled in accordance with the state laws and the U.S. Department of Agriculture rules and
regulations under the Federal Seed Act in effect on the date of invitations for bids. Bag tag figures are
evidence of purity and germination. No seed will be accepted with a test date of more than 9 months
before the delivery date to the site.
Seed that has become wet, moldy, or otherwise damaged in transit or storage will not be accepted. The
percent of noxious weed seed allowable shall be as defined in the current State laws relating to
agricultural seeds. Each type of seed shall be delivered in separate sealed containers and fully tagged
unless exception is granted in writing by the contracting officer.
Fertilizer — Unless otherwise specified, the fertilizer shall be a commercial grade fertilizer. It shall meet
the standard for grade and quality specified by State law. Where fertilizer is furnished from bulk storage,
the contractor shall furnish a supplier's certification of analysis and weight. When required by the
contract, a representative sample of the fertilizer shall be furnished to the contracting officer for chemical
analysis.
Inoculants —The inoculant for treating legume seeds shall be a pure culture of nitrogen -fixing bacteria
prepared specifically for the species and shall not be used later than the date indicated on the container or
as otherwise specified. A mixing medium, as recommended by the manufacturer, shall be used to bond
the inoculant to the seed. Two times the amount of the inoculant recommended by the manufacturer shall
be used except four times the amount shall be used when seed is applied using a hydraulic seeder. Seed
shall be sown within 24 hours of treatment and shall not remain in the hydraulic seeder longer than 4
hours.
Lime and other soil amendments —Lime shall consist of standard ground agriculture limestone, or
approved equivalent. Standard ground agriculture limestone is defined as ground limestone meeting
current requirements of the State Department of Agriculture. Other soil amendments shall meet quality
criteria and application requirements specified in section 7.
Mulch tackifiers— Asphalt emulsion tackifiers shall conform to the requirements of ASTM D 977,
Specification for Emulsified Asphalt. The emulsified asphalt may be rapid setting, medium setting, or
slow setting. Nonasphaltic tackifiers required because of environmental considerations shall be as
specified in section 7.
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Straw mulch material —Straw mulch shall consist of wheat, barley, oat or rye straw, hay, grass cut from
native grasses, or other plants as specified in section 7. The mulch material shall be air -dry, reasonably
light in color, and shall not be musty, moldy, caked, or otherwise of low quality. The use of mulch that
contains noxious weeds is not permitted. The contractor shall provide a method satisfactory to the
contracting officer for determining weight of mulch furnished.
Other mulch materials — Mulching materials, such as wood cellulose fiber mulch, mulch tackifiers,
synthetic fiber mulch, netting, and mesh, are other mulching materials that may be required for
specialized locations and conditions. These materials, when specified, must be accompanied by the
manufacturer's recommendations for methods of application.
3. Seeding mixtures, sod, sprigs, and dates of planting
The application rate per acre for seed mixtures, sprigs, or sod and date of seeding or planting shall be as
shown on the plans or as specified in section 7.
4. Seedbed preparation and treatment
Areas to be treated shall be dressed to a smooth, firm surface. On sites where equipment can operate on
slopes safely, the seedbed shall be adequately loosened (4 to 6 inches deep) and smoothed. Depending on
soil and moisture conditions, disking or cultipacking, or both, may be necessary to properly prepare a
seedbed. Where equipment cannot operate safely, the seedbed shall be prepared by hand methods by
scarifying to provide a roughened soil surface so that broadcast seed will remain in place.
If seeding is to be accomplished immediately following construction operations, seedbed preparation
may not be required except on a compacted, polished, or freshly cut soil surface.
Rocks larger than 6 inches in diameter, trash, weeds, and other debris that will interfere with seeding or
maintenance operations shall be removed or disposed of as specified in section 7.
Seedbed preparation shall be discontinued when soil moisture conditions are not suitable for the
preparation of a satisfactory seedbed as determined by the contracting officer's technical representative
(COTR).
5. Seeding, sprigging, fertilizing, mulching, and stabilizing
All seeding or sprigging operations shall be performed in such a manner that the seed or sprigs are
applied in the specified quantities uniformly in the designated areas. The method and rate of seed
application shall be as specified in section 7. Unless otherwise specified, seeding or sprigging shall be
accomplished within 2 days after final grading is completed and approved.
Fertilizer, lime, and other soil amendments shall be applied as specified in section 7. When specified, the
fertilizer and soil amendments shall be thoroughly incorporated into the soil immediately following
surface application.
The rate, amount, and kind of mulching or mesh shall be as specified in section 7. Mulches shall be
applied uniformly to the designated areas. They shall be applied to areas seeded not later than 2 working
days after seeding has been performed. Straw mulch material shall be stabilized within 24 hours of
application using a mulch crimper or equivalent anchoring tool or by a suitable tackifier. When the mulch
crimper or equivalent anchoring tool is used, it shall have straight blades and be the type manufactured
expressly for and capable of firmly punching the mulch into the soil. Where the equipment can be safely
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operated, it shall be operated on the contour. Hand methods shall be used where equipment cannot
safely operate to perform the work required.
The tackifier shall be applied uniformly over the mulch material at the specified rate, or it shall be
injected into the mulch material as it is being applied. Mesh or netting stabilizing materials shall be
applied smoothly, but loosely on the designated areas. The edges of these materials shall be buried or
securely anchored using spikes or staples as specified in section 7.
The contractor shall maintain the mesh or netting areas until all work under the contract has been
completed and accepted. Maintenance shall consist of the repair of areas damaged by water erosion,
wind, fire, or other causes. Such areas shall be repaired to reestablish the intended condition and to the
design lines and grades required by the contract. The areas shall be refertilized, reseeded, and remulched
before the new application of the mesh or netting.
6. Measurement and payment
Method 1 —For items of work for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, each area
treated is measured as specified in section 7 and the area calculated to the nearest 0.1 acre. Payment for
treatment is made at the contract unit price for the designated treatment, which will constitute full
compensation for completion of the work.
When specified as an item of work, mesh or netting is measured to the nearest square yard of surface area
covered and accepted. Payment is made at the contract unit price and will constitute full compensation
for completion of the work
Method 2 —For items of work for which specific lump sum prices are established in the contract, the
quantity of work will not be measured for payment. Payment for this item is made at the contract lump
sum price for the item and will constitute full compensation for the completion of the work.
Method 3 —For items of work for which lump sum prices are established in the contract, payment is made
as the work proceeds. Progress payments will be determined as specified in section 7. Payment of the
lump sum contract price will constitute full compensation for completion of the work.
All Methods —The following provisions apply to all methods of measurement and payment.
Compensation for any item of work described in the contract, but not listed in the bid schedule is
included in the payment for the item of work to which it is made subsidiary. Such items and the item(s)
to which they are made subsidiary are identified in section 7.
7. Items of work and construction details
The following items shall be subsidiary to the items below:
a) Pollution Control as specified in construction specification #5.
b) Water for Construction as specified in construction specification #10.
c) Removal of water as specified in construction specification #11.
The measurement and payment shall be Method 1 in section 6 of this construction specification.
Measurement and payment shall be rounded to the nearest 0.1 acres.
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A. Bid Line Item #9, Furnish and Install Temporary Seeding:
1) This item shall consist of all work necessary to establish interim cover on all disturbed areas this
may included but is not limited to Dikes, Berms, areas adjacent to the disposal areas, Spoil Piles,
Slough side slopes, and the road removal area. All disturbed areas shall be seeded when they are
expected to be bare of ground cover for more than 15 calendar days; where active construction is
not being undertaken, or as directed by the engineer /inspector. These areas shall be seeded at the
end of each day unless otherwise directed by the engineer /inspector.
2) The engineer /inspector shall designate the area to be interim seeded. Once designated the area
shall be promptly seeded. It is anticipated that interim seeding shall be performed at least
weekly and more frequently if designated by the Engineer /inspector.
3) Seeding shall be in accordance with the approved dates using the seed and rates per acre as
shown below in Construction Specification 6 Table 1.
Construction Specification 6 Table 1
Date
Seed Mixture
Application Rate (lbs /Ac.)
Sudex (Sudan- sorghum
25
hybrid)
May 1 to August 31
Browntop Millet
20
September to April 30
Wheat
120
4) Apply forty (40) pounds per acre of nitrogen immediately following seeding from one of the
following sources: Ammonium nitrate, sodium nitrate, calcium nitrate.
5) The materials shall conform to the requirements of this specification. Delivery tickets showing
quantity and quality of materials shall be furnished to the engineer prior to using materials.
6) The application of seed and nitrogen by hand is permissible
7) Payment shall constitute full compensation for all work associated with Bid Line Item #9.
B. Bid Line Item #10, Furnish and Install Permanent Seeding:
1) This item shall consist of final shaping and smoothing, applying lime and fertilizer, preparing a
seedbed, seeding, and mulching to establish permanent vegetation on the Farm Roads, Dikes,
Berms, Slough side slopes and berms, Water Control Structures, the Dike Borrow Area, the Road
Removal Area and other disturbed areas except the slough borrow areas, adjacent to the disposal
areas, spoil piles, and bottom of the sloughs.
2) Prior to smoothing, the dikes and the disturbed areas will have the finished grade established as
shown on the construction drawings.
3) Seeding shall be accomplished within two (2) days after final grading is completed and approved
by the engineer.
4) Fertilizer shall be applied at the rate of 1,000 lbs. per acre. The fertilizer shall be 10- 10 -10, or
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equivalent. Lime shall be applied at the rate of two (2) tons per acre.
5) Fertilizer and lime shall be uniformly mixed into the soil to a depth of 4 to 6 inches by disking or
other methods approved by the engineer. The area should then be smoothed and any debris
larger than 3 inches in diameter or which would interfere with mowing shall be removed from
the surface. A cyclone seeder, drill or cultipacker seeder shall be used to apply the specified seed
evenly on the freshly prepared seedbed. When seed is broadcast, a cultipacker or other
appropriate equipment shall be used immediately following seeding to incorporate the seed.
6) The materials shall conform to the requirements of this specification. Delivery tickets showing
quality of materials shall be furnished to the engineer prior to using materials.
7) Contractor shall draw the water down from the sloughs so that seeding can be performed in the
shallow water sections of the sloughs.
8) Seeding shall be in accordance with the approved dates using the seed and rates per acre as
follows:
9) Permanent seeding shall be in accordance with the construction drawings as well as Construction
Specification 6 Tables 2, 3, and 4, Permanent Seed Mixture for Sloughs, Permanent Seed Mixture for
the Dikes and Disturbed Areas, and Permanent Seed Mixture for the Dike Borrow Area, respectively.
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Construction Svecification 6, Table 2: Permanent Seed Mixture for the Sloughs
Construction Svecification 6. Table 3: Permanent Seed Mixture for the Dikes and Disturbed Areas
Planting Rate (1bs.Jac)
(lbs. /ac)
Depth to Plant
Seed: Use all nine (9) of the native
(inches)
Planting
seed mixture.
(inches)
Dates
Dates
Broadcast
Drill
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum)
8 PLS
8 PLS
0 -1/4
01/01 —
Shelter, Alamo, or Blackwell
12/31
Three Square Sedge
1 PLS
1 PLS
0 -1/4
01/01—
(Schoenoplectus un ens)
12/31
Pickerel Weed
0.5 PLS
0.5 PLS
0 -1/4
01/01 —
Pontederia cordata)
12/31
Arrow Arum
3 PLS
3 PLS
0 -1/4
01/01 -
(Peltandra vir inica)
12/31
Blue Flag Iris
0.5 PLS
0.5 PLS
0 -1/4
01/01 —
(Iris versicolor)
60
60
1/2 -1
12/31
Cardinal Flower
0.25 PLS
0.25 PLS
0 -1/4
01/01 —
(Lobellia cardinials)
12/31
Fox Sedge
3 PLS
3 PLS
0 -1/4
01/01 -
(Carex vul inoidea)
12/31
Shallow Sedge
2 PLS
2 PLS
0 -1/4
01/01 -
(Carex lurida)
12/31
Lizard's Tail
1 PLS
1 PLS
0 -1/4
01/01 -
(Saururus cernuus L.)
12/31
Use One Nurse Crop
Brown Top Millet
60
60
1/2 -1
5/01 -8/31
Wheat
40
40
1 -2
9/01 -4/30
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Planting Rate
(lbs. /ac)
Depth to Plant
Seed: Use all four of the native seed
(inches)
Planting
mixture.
Dates
Broadcast
Drill
Big Blue Stem
10 PLS
10 PLS
0 -1/4
01/01 -12/31
(Andropogon erardii)
Deer Tongue
10 PLS
10 PLS
0 -1/4
01/01 -12/31
(Panicum clandestinum)
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum)
8 PLS
8 PLS
0 -1/4
01/01 -12/31
[Shelter, Alamo, or Blackwell)]
Partridge Pea
2 PLS
2 PLS
0 -1/4
01/01 -12/31
(Chamaecrista asciculate)
Use One Nurse Crop
Brown Top Millet
60
60
1/2 -1
5/01 -8/31
Wheat
40
40
1 -2
9/01 -4/30
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10) Mulch shall be applied to all seeded areas at the rate of 4,000 lbs. per acre.
11) Upon completion of seeding and mulching the contractor shall avoid trafficking in order to
promote successful plant germination and establishment.
12) The measurement and payment shall be Method 1 in section 6 of this construction specification.
Measurement and payment shall be rounded to the nearest 0.1 acres. Payment shall constitute
full compensation for all work associated with Bid Line Item #10.
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Construction Specification 7— Construction Surveys
1. Scope
The work consists of performing all surveys, measurements, and computations required by this
specification.
2. Equipment and material
Equipment for construction surveys shall be of a quality and condition to provide the required accuracy.
The equipment shall be maintained in good working order and in proper adjustment at all times. Records
of repairs, calibration tests, accuracy checks, and adjustments shall be maintained and be available for
inspection by the engineer. Equipment shall be checked, tested, and adjusted as necessary in conformance
with manufacturer's recommendations.
Material is field notebooks, stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, spikes, steel pins, tools, and all other
items necessary to perform the work specified.
3. Quality of work
All work shall follow recognized professional practice and the standards of the industry unless otherwise
specified in section 9 of this specification. The work shall be performed to the accuracy and detail
appropriate for the type of job. Notes, sketches, and other data shall be complete, recorded neatly, legible,
reproducible and organized to facilitate ease in review and allow reproduction of copies for job
documentation. Survey equipment that requires little or no manual recording of field data shall have
survey information documented as outlined in section 9 of this specification.
All computations shall be mathematically correct and shall include information to identify the bid item,
date, and who performed, checked, and approved the computations. Computations shall be legible,
complete, and dearly document the source of all information used including assumptions and
measurements collected.
If a computer program is used to perform the computations, the contractor shall provide the engineer
with the software identification, vendor's name, version number, and other pertinent data before
beginning survey activities. Computer generated computations shall show all input data including values
assigned and assumptions made.
The elevations of permanent and temporary bench marks shall be determined and recorded to the nearest
0.01 foot. Differential leveling and transit traverses shall be of such precision that the error of vertical
closure in feet shall not exceed plus or minus 0.1 times the square root of the traverse distance in miles.
Linear measurements shall be accurate to within 1 foot in 5,000 feet, unless otherwise specified in section
9 of this specification. The angular error of closure for transit traverses shall not exceed 1 minute times the
square root of the number of angles turned.
The minimum requirements for placing slope stakes shall be at 100 -foot stations for tangents, as little as
25 feet for sharp curves, breaks in the original ground surface and at any other intermediate stations
necessary to ensure accurate location for construction layout and measurement. Slope stakes and cross
sections shall be perpendicular to the centerline. Significant breaks in grade shall be determined for cross
sections. Distances shall be measured horizontally and recorded to the nearest 0.1 foot. Side shots for
interim construction stakes may be taken with a hand level.
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Unless otherwise specified in section 9 of this specification, measurements for stationing and establishing
the location of structures shall be made to the nearest 0.1 foot.
Elevations for concrete work, pipes, and mechanical equipment shall be determined and recorded to the
nearest 0.01 foot. Elevations for earth work shall be determined and recorded to the nearest 0.1 foot.
4. Primary control
The baselines and bench marks for primary control, necessary to establish lines and grades needed for
construction, are shown on the drawings and have been located on the job site.
These baselines and bench marks shall be used as the origin of all surveys, layouts, and measurements to
establish construction lines and grades. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent the
loss or damage of primary control points. Any stakes or control points lost or damaged by construction
activity will be reestablished by the contractor or at contractor expense.
5. Construction surveys
Before work starts that requires contractor performed surveys, the contractor shall submit in writing for
the engineer's review: the name, qualifications, and experience of the individuals to be assigned to the
survey tasks.
Method 1— Contractor performed surveys shall include:
• checking and any supplemental or interim staking
• performing quantity surveys, measurements, and computations for progress payment
• other surveys as described in section 9 of this specification
Method 2— Contractor performed surveys shall consist of all work necessary for:
• establishing line and grade for all work
• setting slope stakes for all work
• checking and any supplemental or interim staking
• establishing final grade stakes
• performing quantity surveys, measurements, and computations for progress payment
• other surveys as described in section 9 of this specification
Method 3— Contractor performed surveys shall consist of all work necessary for:
• establishing line and grade for all work
• setting slope stakes for all work
• checking and any supplemental or interim staking
• establishing final grade stakes
• performing quantity surveys, measurements, and computations for progress payments
• performing original (initial) and final surveys for determinations of final quantities
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• other surveys as described in section 9 of this specification.
6. Staking
The construction staking required for the item shall be completed before work on any item starts.
Construction staking shall be completed as follows or as otherwise specified in section 9 of this
specification:
Clearing and grubbing —The boundary of the area(s) to be cleared and grubbed shall be staked or flagged
at a maximum interval of 200 feet, closer if needed, to clearly mark the limits of work. When contractor
staking is the basis for determining the area for final payment, all boundary stakes will be reviewed by
the engineer before start of this work item.
Excavation and fill —Slope stakes shall be placed at the intersection of the specified slopes and ground
line. Slope stakes and the reference stakes for slopes shall be marked with the stationing, required cut or
fill, slope ratio, and horizontal distance from the centerline or other control line. The minimum
requirements for placing slope stakes is outlined in section 3, Quality of work.
Structures — Centerline and offset reference line stakes for location, alignment, and elevation shall be
placed for all structures.
7. Records
All survey data shall be recorded in fully identified standard hard -bound engineering survey field
notebooks with consecutively numbered pages. All field notes and printed data shall include the purpose
or description of the work, the date the work was performed, weather data, sketches, and the personnel
who performed and checked the work. Electronically generated survey data and computations shall be
bound, page numbered, and cross referenced in a bound field notebook containing the index for all
survey activities. All work shall follow recognized professional practice.
The construction survey records shall be available at all times during the progress of the work for
examination and use by the engineer and when requested, copies shall be made available. The original
field notebooks and other records shall be provided to and become the property of the owner before final
payment and acceptance of all work.
Complete documentation of computations and supporting data for progress payments shall be submitted
to the engineer with each invoice for payment as specified in section 9 of the specification. When the
contractor is required to conduct initial and final surveys as outlined in section 5, Construction Surveys,
notes shall be provided as soon as possible after completion to the engineer for the purpose of
determining final payment quantities.
8. Payment
Method 1 —For items of work for which lump sum prices are established in the contract, payment is made
as the work proceeds, after presentation of correct and accurate invoices by the contractor showing
related costs and evidence of the charges of suppliers, subcontractors, and others for supplies furnished
and work performed. Invoices for the total amount of the contract price will not be accepted until all
surveys are complete and required documentation has been determined complete. If the total of such
payments is less than the lump sum contract price for this item, the unpaid balance will be included in
the final contract payment. Payment of the lump sum contract price will constitute full compensation for
completion of all work under the bid item.
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Method 2 —For items of work for which lump sum prices are established in the contract, payment is made
as the work proceeds with progress payment amounts determined as a percentage of the total work
planned as projected from the contractor's approved construction schedule. Payment of the lump sum
contract price will constitute full compensation for completion of all work under this bid item.
All Methods — Payment will not be provided under this item for the purchase price of materials or
equipment having a residual value.
Compensation for any item of work described in the contract, but not listed in the bid schedule will be
included in the payment for the item of work to which it is made subsidiary. Such items and the item to
which they are made subsidiary are identified in section 9 of this specification.
9. Items of work and construction details
A. Bid Item #2 Construction survey:
1) This item shall include all work, equipment and materials required to assure construction to the
lines and grades shown on the drawings.
2) Contractor shall field verify all elevations indicated on construction drawings, prior to any
construction activities. Contractor shall notify NRCS Project Engineer upon discovering any
discrepancies between the construction drawings and field conditions.
3) In Section 4 of this specification, Primary Control, control points are provided for surveys. In
addition, NRCS will set an additional hub near the starting location of the dike and sloughes.
The contractor shall take necessary precautions to prevent the loss or damage of these control
points and temporary benchmarks. Benchmarks replacement shall be at the contractor's expense.
4) In Section 5 of this specification, Construction Surveys, Method 2 shall apply. In addition, it is
the responsibility of the contractor to replace any lost or disturbed staking or flagging previously
set by NRCS.
5) In Section 6 of this specification, Staking, NRCS will provide the contractor with digital and
written layout locations for planned practices, points will be in a Point, Northing, Easting,
Elevation, Description Format. The contractor shall be responsible for staking all proposed work
for this contract.
6) The contractor shall take necessary precautions to prevent the loss or damage of the stakes and
flags. The contractor is responsible for all additional staking. Stakes shall be marked in a
professionally accepted manner such that NRCS staff understands. These shall be staked in
accordance with Sections 3 & 6.
7) In Section 7, contractor is responsible for record keep and submitting layout, checkout, and as-
built records with each payment. All data shall be kept within a bound field book and available
to the project engineer and inspector at all times. Records shall be in accordance with NRCS
TR62, which can be found at:
httpJ/ directives. sc. egov. usda.gov /OpenNonWebContent.aspx ?content= 18637.wba
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Records for processing payments will need to be scanned to a PDF format and submitted with
each payment.
8) In Section 8, Method 1, shall apply with the exception this shall not be a progress payment line
item, full compensation shall be made after all construction activity has been completed.
9) Payment shall constitute full compensation for all work associated with Bid Line Item #2.
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Construction Specification 8— Mobilization and Demobilization
1. Scope
The work consists of the mobilization and demobilization of the contractor's forces and equipment
necessary for performing the work required under the contract. It does not include mobilization and
demobilization for specific items of work for which payment is provided elsewhere in the contract.
Mobilization will not be considered as work in fulfilling the contract requirements for commencement of
work.
2. Equipment and material
Mobilization shall include all activities and associated costs for transportation of contractor's personnel,
equipment, and operating supplies to the site; establishment of offices, buildings, and other necessary
general facilities for the contractor's operations at the site; premiums paid for performance and payment
bonds including coinsurance and reinsurance agreements as applicable; and other items specified in
section 4 of this specification.
Demobilization shall include all activities and costs for transportation of personnel, equipment, and
supplies not required or included in the contract from the site, including the disassembly, removal, and
site cleanup of offices, buildings, and other facilities assembled on the site specifically for this contract.
This work includes mobilization and demobilization required by the contract at the time of award. If
additional mobilization and demobilization activities and costs are required during the performance of
the contract as a result of changed, deleted, or added items of work for which the contractor is entitled to
an adjustment in contract price, compensation for such costs will be included in the price adjustment for
the item or items of work changed or added.
3. Payment
Payment will be made as the work proceeds, after presentation of paid invoices or documentation of
direct costs by the contractor showing specific mobilization and demobilization costs and supporting
evidence of the charges of suppliers, subcontractors, and others. When the total of such payments is less
than the lump sum contract price, the balance remaining will be included in the final contract payment.
Payment of the lump sum contract price for mobilization and demobilization will constitute full
compensation for completion of the work.
Payment will not be made under this item for the purchase costs of materials having a residual value, the
purchase costs of materials to be incorporated in the project, or the purchase costs of operating supplies.
4. Items of work and construction details
A. Bid Item #1, Mobilization and Demobilization.
1) This item shall consist of the mobilization and demobilization required by the contractor to
perform the work under this contract.
2) In Section 3, of this specification payment will not be made as work proceeds. Payment shall be
paid 50% of the line item value for initial mobilization and 50% of the line item value for final
demobilization. Supporting documentation is still required of payment.
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3) Payment shall constitute full compensation for all work associated with Bid Line Item #1.
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Construction Specification 10 —Water for Construction
1. Scope
The work consists of furnishing, transporting, measuring, and applying water as specified.
2. Facilities and equipment
The contractor shall install and maintain access and haul roads and furnish, operate, and maintain all
pumps, meters, piping, tanks, storage, and other facilities required to load, transport, store, distribute,
and use construction water as specified.
These facilities shall be equipped with accurate, work dedicated meters; tanks of known volume; or other
devices that provide a correct measurement of water supplied. Meters shall be installed at the point of
delivery into water hauling equipment or application system, such as sprinkler systems or flooding
systems, as specified.
3. Dust abatement and haul road maintenance
Water for dust abatement and haul road maintenance shall be applied to haul roads and other dust
producing areas as needed to prevent air pollution or excessive dust (which causes impaired vision on
trafficked roads and in work areas) and to maintain the roads in good condition for safe and efficient
operation during periods of use. Roads that may be jointly used with the public and by the contractor's
equipment shall have dust abatement provisions acceptable to the public entity that has road
maintenance responsibility. Compensation for water used for dust abatement and haul road maintenance
shall be as specified in section 8 of this specification.
4. Earthfill, drainfill, and rockfill
Water required for proper installation of earthfill, drainfill, and/or rockfill shall be used in the fill
materials as specified in the applicable construction specification(s). Compensation for construction water
used for earthfill, drainfill, and /or rockfill shall be as specified in section 8 of this specification.
S. Concrete, mortar, and grout
Water required in the mixing or curing of concrete, shotcrete, roller compacted concrete, or other portland cement
mortar or grout shall meet the requirements of the applicable construction specifications and shall be used in
conformance with those specifications. Payment for construction water used in these items is covered by the
applicable concrete, mortar, or grout specification, or a combination of these.
6. Other construction requiring water
Water required and used for other construction activities under this contract, but not specifically covered
by this specification shall be considered subsidiary to the item(s) of work that requires its use.
7. Measurement and payment
Method 1 —For water items for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, the volume of
water furnished and used in accordance with the specifications will be measured to the nearest 1,000
gallons.
Payment for water is made at the contract unit price. Such payment will constitute full compensation for
the direct costs of water. All other costs necessary for transportation, distribution, and application are
subsidiary to the items of work with which they are associated.
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Method 2 —For water items for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, the volume of
water furnished and used in accordance with the specifications will be measured to the nearest 1,000
gallons.
Payment for water and the cost associated with transportation, distribution, and application is made at
the contract unit price. Such payment will constitute full compensation for completion of the work.
Method 3 —For water items for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, the volume of
water used in accordance with the specifications will be measured to the nearest 1,000 gallons.
Payment for water is made at the contract unit price. Such payment, excluding water cost, will constitute
full compensation for completion of the work.
All methods —The following provisions apply to all methods of measurement and payment:
• The measurement for payment will include all water used except as noted in sections 5, 6, and 8 of
this specification. Measurement for payment will not include water that is used inappropriately or
in excess of that needed to accomplish the specified task.
• Compensation for any item of work described in the contract, but not listed in the bid schedule is
included in the payment for the item of work to which it is made subsidiary. Such items and the
items to which they are made subsidiary are identified in section 8 of this specification.
8. Items of work and construction details
A. Subsidiary to Bid Line Items #5 through #11.
1) This item shall consist of the construction water required by the contractor to perform the work
under this contract.
2) Contractor shall provide a watering plan two weeks prior to installation activities, this includes
but is not limited to water required for achieve optimum moisture conditions for compaction
associated with the dike.
3) Contractor shall provide irrigation water for wetland plugs in accordance with Construction
Specification #406.
4) No separate payment shall be made for Water for Construction. Compensation for this item
shall be included in the payment for Bid Line Items #5 through #11.
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Construction Specification 11— Removal of Water
1. Scope
The work consists of the removal of surface water and ground water as necessary to perform the
construction required by the contract in accordance with the specifications. It shall include: (1)
constructing, installing, building, and maintaining all necessary temporary water containment facilities,
channels, and diversions; (2) furnishing, installing, and operating all necessary pumps, piping, and other
facilities and equipment; and (3) removing all such temporary works and equipment after their intended
function is no longer required.
2. Diverting surface water
The contractor shall install, maintain, and operate all cofferdams, channels, flumes, sumps, and all other
temporary diversion and protective works needed to divert streamflow and other surface water through
or around the construction site. Control of surface water shall be continuous during the period that
damage to construction work could occur. Unless otherwise specified and /or approved, the diversion
outlet shall be into the same drainageway that the water would have reached before being diverted.
The contractor shall furnish the contracting officer, in writing, a proposed plan for diverting surface
water before beginning any construction activities for which a diversion is required, unless waived in
section 8 of this specification. Acceptance of this plan or the waiving of the plan requirement will not
relieve the contractor of the responsibilities related to this activity during the process of completing the
work as specified.
3. Dewatering the construction site
Foundations, cutoff trenches, and all other parts of the construction site shall be dewatered and kept free
of standing water and muddy conditions as necessary for the proper execution of the work. The
contractor shall furnish, install, operate, and maintain all drains, sumps, pumps, casings, well points, and
all other equipment required to properly dewater the site as specified. Dewatering systems that cause a
loss of soil fines from the foundation areas will not be permitted.
The contractor shall furnish the contracting officer, in writing, a proposed plan for dewatering before
commencing with any construction activity for which dewatering may be required, unless waived in
section 8 of this specification. Acceptance of this plan or the waiving of the plan requirement will not
relieve the contractor of the responsibilities for completing the specified work.
4. Dewatering borrow areas
The contractor shall maintain all borrow areas free of surface water or otherwise provide for timely and
effective removal of surface and subsurface water that accumulates within the borrow area, unless
waived in section 8 of this specification. Borrow material shall be processed as necessary to achieve
proper and uniform moisture content at the time of placement.
If pumping to dewater borrow areas is included as a bid item of work in the bid schedule, each pump
discharge pipe shall be equipped with a water meter. The meter shall be such that the measured quantity
of water is accurate within 3 percent of the true quantity. The contractor shall provide necessary support
to perform accuracy tests of the water meter when requested by the contracting officer.
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S. Erosion and pollution control
Removal of water from the construction site, including the borrow areas, shall be accomplished so that
erosion and the transporting of sediment and other pollutants are minimized. Dewatering activities shall
be accomplished in a manner that the water table water quality is not altered. Pollution control activities
shall not conflict with the requirements of Construction Specification 5, Pollution Control, if it is a part of
this contract.
6. Removal of temporary works
When temporary works are no longer needed, the contractor shall remove and return the area to a
condition similar to that which existed before construction. Areas where temporary works were located
shall be graded for sightly appearance with no obstruction to natural surface waterflows or the proper
functioning and access to the works of improvement installed. The contractor shall exercise extreme care
during the removal stages to minimize the loss of soil sediment and debris that was trapped during
construction.
Pipes, casings, and any other material used to dewater the site shall be removed from temporary wells.
The wells shall be filled to ground level with clean gravel or other suitable material approved by the
contracting officer. The contractor shall exercise extreme care to prevent pollution of the ground water by
these actions.
7. Measurement and payment
Method 1 —Items of work listed in the bid schedule for removal of water, diverting surface water, and
dewatering construction sites and borrow areas are paid for at the contract lump sum prices. Such
payment will constitute full compensation for all labor, equipment, tools, and all other items necessary
and incidental to the completion of the work.
Method 2 —Items of work listed in the bid schedule for removal of water, diverting surface water,
dewatering construction sites, and dewatering borrow areas are paid for at the contract lump sum prices.
Such payment will constitute full compensation for furnishing, installing, operating, and maintaining the
necessary trenches, drains, sumps, pumps, and piping and for all labor, equipment, tools, and all other
items necessary and incidental to the completion of the work. The exception is that additional payment
for pumping to dewater borrow areas and the removal of water will be made as described in the
following paragraph.
If pumping to dewater borrow areas is a contract bid item, payment is made at the contract unit price,
which shall be the price per 1,000 gallons shown in the bid schedule. Such payment will constitute full
compensation for pumping only. Compensation for equipment and preparation and for other costs
associated with pumping is included in the lump sum payment for removal of water or the lump sum
payment for dewatering the borrow areas. Payment is made only for pumping that is necessary to
dewater borrow areas that cannot be effectively drained by gravity or that must have the water table
lowered to be usable as a suitable borrow source. Pumping for other purposes will not be included for
payment under this item.
All Methods —The following provisions apply to all methods of measurement and payment.
Compensation for any item of work described in the contract, but not listed in the bid schedule is
included in the payment for the contract line item to which it is made subsidiary. Such items and the
items to which they are made subsidiary are identified in section 8 of this specification.
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8. Items of work and construction details
A. Subsidiary to Bid Line Items #3 through #9.
1) This item shall consist of the removal and /or control of surface, ground, and stream flow waters
as needed to perform the required construction in accordance with the drawings and
specifications.
2) The contractor is responsible for clean discharge of water from the construction area into the
receiving waters, the use of a pumped sediment erosion control device maybe necessary in order
to ensure there are no downstream impacts to water quality. Install the pumped sediment and
erosion control device in accordance with manufactures recommendations. Contractor shall
submit to engineer product information and planned placement /pumping location one week
prior to commencing with dewatering activities.
3) No separate payment shall be made for Removal of Water. Compensation for this item shall be
included in the payment for Bid Line Items #3 through #10.
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Construction Specification 21— Excavation
1. Scope
The work shall consist of the excavation required by the drawings and specifications and disposal of the
excavated materials.
2. Classification
Excavation is classified as common excavation, rock excavation, or unclassified excavation in accordance
with the following definitions.
Common excavation is defined as the excavation of all materials that can be excavated, transported, and
unloaded using heavy ripping equipment and wheel tractor - scrapers with pusher tractors or that can be
excavated and dumped into place or loaded onto hauling equipment by excavators having a rated
capacity of one cubic yard or larger and equipped with attachments (shovel, bucket, backhoe, dragline, or
clam shell) appropriate to the material type, character, and nature of the materials.
Rock excavation is defined as the excavation of all hard, compacted, or cemented materials that require
blasting or the use of ripping and excavating equipment larger than defined for common excavation. The
excavation and removal of isolated boulders or rock fragments larger than 1 cubic yard encountered in
materials otherwise conforming to the definition of common excavation shall be classified as rock
excavation. The presence of isolated boulders or rock fragments larger than 1 cubic yard is not in itself
sufficient cause to change the classification of the surrounding material.
For the purpose of these classifications, the following definitions shall apply:
Heavy ripping equipment is a rear- mounted, heavy duty, single -tooth, ripping attachment mounted
on a track type tractor having a power rating of at least 250 flywheel horsepower unless otherwise
specified in section 10.
Wheel tractor- scraper is a self- loading (not elevating) and unloading scraper having a struck bowl
capacity of at least 12 cubic yards.
Pusher tractor is a track type tractor having a power rating of at least 250 flywheel horsepower
equipped with appropriate attachments.
Unclassified excavation is defined as the excavation of all materials encountered, including rock materials,
regardless of their nature or the manner in which they are removed.
3. Blasting
The transportation, handling, storage, and use of dynamite and other explosives shall be directed and
supervised by a person(s) of proven experience and ability who is authorized and qualified to conduct
blasting operations.
Blasting shall be done in a manner as to prevent damage to the work or unnecessary fracturing of the
underlying rock materials and shall conform to any special requirements in section 10 of this
specification. When specified in section 10, the contractor shall furnish the engineer, in writing, a blasting
plan before blasting operations begin.
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4. Use of excavated material
Method 1 —To the extent they are needed, all suitable material from the specified excavations shall be
used in the construction of required permanent earthfill or rockfill. The suitability of material for specific
purposes is determined by the engineer. The contractor shall not waste or otherwise dispose of suitable
excavated material.
Method 2— Suitable material from the specified excavations may be used in the construction of required
earthfill or rockfill. The suitability of material for specific purposes is determined by the engineer.
5. Disposal of waste materials
Method 1 —All surplus or unsuitable excavated materials are designated as waste and shall be disposed
of at the locations shown on the drawings.
Method 2 —All surplus or unsuitable excavated materials are designated as waste and shall be disposed
of by the contractor at sites of his own choosing away from the site of the work. The disposal shall be in
an environmentally acceptable manner that does not violate local rules and regulations.
6. Excavation limits
Excavations shall comply with OSHA Construction Industry Standards (29CFR Part 1926) Subpart P,
Excavations, Trenching, and Shoring. All excavations shall be completed and maintained in a safe and
stable condition throughout the total construction phase. Structure and trench excavations shall be
completed to the specified elevations and to the length and width required to safely install, adjust, and
remove any forms, bracing, or supports necessary for the installation of the work. Excavations outside the
lines and limits shown on the drawings or specified herein required to meet safety requirements shall be
the responsibility of the contractor in constructing and maintaining a safe and stable excavation.
7. Borrow excavation
When the quantities of suitable material obtained from specified excavations are insufficient to construct
the specified earthfills and earth backfills, additional material shall be obtained from the designated
borrow areas. The extent and depth of borrow pits within the limits of the designated borrow areas shall
be as specified in section 10 or as approved by the engineer.
Borrow pits shall be excavated and finally dressed to blend with the existing topography and sloped to
prevent ponding and to provide drainage.
8. Overexcavation
Excavation in rock beyond the specified lines and grades shall be corrected by filling the resulting voids
with portland cement concrete made of materials and mix proportions approved by the engineer.
Concrete that will be exposed to the atmosphere when construction is completed shall meet the
requirements of concrete selected for use under Construction Specification 31, Concrete for Major
Structures, or 32, Structure Concrete, as appropriate.
Concrete that will be permanently covered shall contain not less than five bags of cement per cubic yard.
The concrete shall be placed and cured as specified by the engineer.
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Excavation in earth beyond the specified lines and grades shall be corrected by filling the resulting voids
with approved, compacted earthfill. The exception to this is that if the earth is to become the subgrade for
riprap, rockfill, sand or gravel bedding, or drainfill, the voids may be filled with material conforming to
the specifications for the riprap, rockfill, bedding, or drainfill. Before correcting an overexcavation
condition, the contractor shall review the planned corrective action with the engineer and obtain
approval of the corrective measures.
9. Measurement and payment
For items of work for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, the volume of each type
and class of excavation within the specified pay limits is measured and computed to the nearest cubic
yard by the method of average cross- sectional end areas or by methods outlined in section 10 of this
specification. Regardless of quantities excavated, the measurement for payment is made to the specified
pay limits except that excavation outside the specified lines and grades directed by the engineer to
remove unsuitable material is included. Excavation required because unsuitable conditions result from
the contractor's improper construction operations, as determined by the engineer, is not included for
measurement and payment.
Method 1 —The pay limits shall be as designated on the drawings.
Method 2 —The pay limits shall be defined as follows:
The upper limit shall be the original ground surface as it existed before the start of construction
operations except that where excavation is performed within areas designated for previous
excavation or earthfill, the upper limit shall be the modified ground surface resulting from the
specified previous excavation or earthfill.
b. The lower and lateral limits shall be the neat lines and grades shown on the drawings.
Method 3 -1he pay limits shall be defined as follows:
a. The upper limit shall be the original ground surface as it existed before the start of construction
operations except that where excavation is performed within areas designated for previous
excavation or earthfill, the upper limit shall be the modified ground surface resulting from the
specified previous excavation or earthfill.
b. The lower and lateral limits shall be the true surface of the completed excavation as directed by
the engineer.
Method 4 —The pay limits shall be defined as follows:
a. The upper limit shall be the original ground surface as it existed before the start of construction
operations except that where excavation is performed within areas designated for previous
excavation or earthfill, the upper limit shall be the modified ground surface resulting from the
specified previous excavation or earthfill.
b. The lower limit shall be at the bottom surface of the proposed structure.
c. The lateral limits shall be 18 inches outside of the outside surface of the proposed structure or shall
be vertical planes 18 inches outside of and parallel to the footings, whichever gives the larger pay
quantity, except as provided in d below.
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d. For trapezoidal channel linings or similar structures that are to be supported upon the sides of the
excavation without intervening forms, the lateral limits shall be at the underside of the proposed
lining or structure.
e. For the purposes of the definitions in b, c, and d, above, any specified bedding or drainfill directly
beneath or beside the structure will be considered to be a part of the structure.
All methods —The following provisions apply to all methods of measurement and payment.
Payment for each type and class of excavation is made at the contract unit price for that type and class of
excavation. Such payment will constitute full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, and all
other items necessary and incidental to the performance of the work except that extra payment for
backfilling overexcavation will be made in accordance with the following provisions.
Payment for backfilling overexcavation, as specified in section 8 of this specification, is made only if the
excavation outside specified lines and grades is directed by the engineer to remove unsuitable material
and if the unsuitable condition is not a result of the contractor's improper construction operations as
determined by the engineer.
Compensation for any item of work described in the contract, but not listed in the bid schedule is
included in the payment for the item of work to which it is made subsidiary. Such items and the items to
which they are made subsidiary are identified in section 10 of this specification.
10. Items of work and construction details
In Section 4 and 5 of this specification, Excavation, Method 1 shall apply.
A. Subsidiary to Bid Line Item #5, Common Excavation for Dike Construction
1) This item shall consist of the excavation required for the Dikes, respective core trenches, and
borrow areas as shown on the drawings.
2) Organic and/or mineral soils excavated that are unsuitable for the dikes or core trenches
construction shall be deposited in the debris and spoil areas as shown on the drawings or as
directed by the engineer. The existing vegetation and root mat will be removed prior to the
placement of earthfill, and the surface area scarified to provide a good bond of earth fill materials
to the Dike foundation. If suitable the excavated material from the core trench can be used to
construct the outside slopes of the dikes. All excavated material shall be disposed of at locations
shown on the drawings or as directed by the engineer. Woody debris and spoil shall be disposed
of in separate piles.
3) The core trench bottom shall tie into mineral soils
4) Organic and/or mineral soils excavated that are unsuitable for the dikes or core trenches
construction, removed from the designated borrow area shall be stockpiled. After completion of
dike, contractor shall spread stock piled unsuitable soil evenly over the excavated borrow area.
As shown on construction plans.
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5) No separate payment shall be made for the required excavation of the Dikes, core trenches, and
borrow areas. Compensation for this item shall be made under Bid Line Item #5.
B. Subsidiary to Bid Item #6; Remove Western Road
1) This item shall consist of the excavation required for the western road removal as shown on the
drawings.
2) Organic and /or mineral soils excavated that are unsuitable for the construction shall be deposited
in the debris and spoil areas as shown on the drawings or as directed by the engineer. Woody
debris and spoil shall be disposed of in separate piles.
3) No separate payment shall be made for the required excavation western road. Compensation for
this item shall be made under Bid Line Item #6.
C. Bid Line Items #7 and #8; Excavation of North and South Sloughs.
1) This item shall consist of all excavation required to construct the sloughs and the placement of
excavated materials into the spoil piles, as shown on the drawings.
2) No specific compaction will be required in the spoil piles. When material is placed in the spoil
piles with equipment other than tractor scrapers, land smoothing shall be required. All surfaces
shall have a smooth surface finish capable of being seeded as directed in Construction
Specification 6. Woody debris and spoil shall be disposed of in separate piles.
3) In areas where the existing field ditch needs to be filled in to construct the slough as shown on
the construction plans, the contractor may fill this portion of the ditch with organic material
and/or mineral soil excavated from the construction of the slough. Woody materials larger than 2
inches in diameter and longer than 2 foot in length shall not be used. No specific compaction
shall be required within these regions.
4) Contractor shall avoid trees marked by NRCS, all grading activates should commence around the
marked trees. Contractor shall not grade 5 LF around the marked trees.
5) Payment for Bid Line Items #7 and #8, Install North and South Sloughs, shall be a unit quantity
of per linear foot (LF).
6) The following items are subsidiary to this item:
a) Clearing and Grubbing, as specified in Construction Specification 2.
b) Pollution Control, as specified in Construction Specification 5.
c) Water for Construction, as specified in Construction Specification 10.
d) Removal of Water, as specified in Construction Specification 11.
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Construction Specification 23— Earthfill
1. Scope
The work consists of the construction of earth embankments, other earthfills, and earth backfills required
by the drawings and specifications.
Earthfill is composed of natural earth materials that can be placed and compacted by construction
equipment operated in a conventional manner.
Earth backfill is composed of natural earth material placed and compacted in confined spaces or adjacent
to structures (including pipes) by hand tamping, manually directed power tampers or vibrating plates, or
their equivalent.
2. Material
All fill material shall be obtained from required excavations and designated borrow areas. The selection,
blending, routing, and disposition of material in the various fills shall be subject to approval by the
engineer.
Fill materials shall contain no frozen soil, sod, brush, roots, or other perishable material. Rock particles
larger than the maximum size specified for each type of fill shall be removed prior to compaction of the
fill.
The types of material used in the various fills shall be as listed and described in the specifications and
drawings.
3. Foundation preparation
Foundations for earthfill shall be stripped to remove vegetation and other unsuitable material or shall be
excavated as specified.
Except as otherwise specified, earth foundation surfaces shall be graded to remove surface irregularities
and shall be scarified parallel to the axis of the fill or otherwise acceptably scored and loosened to a
minimum depth of 2 inches. The moisture content of the loosened material shall be controlled as specified
for the earthfill, and the surface material of the foundation shall be compacted and bonded with the first
layer of earthfill as specified for subsequent layers of earthfill.
Earth abutment surfaces shall be free of loose, uncompacted earth in excess of 2 inches in depth normal to
the slope and shall be at such a moisture content that the earthfill can be compacted against them to
produce a good bond between the fill and the abutments.
Rock foundation and abutment surfaces shall be cleared of all loose material by hand or other effective
means and shall be free of standing water when fill is placed upon them. Occasional rock outcrops in
earth foundations for earthfill, except in dams and other structures designed to restrain the movement of
water, shall not require special treatment if they do not interfere with compaction of the foundation and
initial layers of the fill or the bond between the foundation and the fill.
Foundation and abutment surfaces shall be no steeper than one horizontal to one vertical unless
otherwise specified. Test pits or other cavities shall be filled with compacted earthfill conforming to the
specifications for the earthfill to be placed upon the foundation.
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4. Placement
Earthfill shall not be placed until the required excavation and foundation preparation have been
completed and the foundation has been inspected and approved by the engineer. Earthfill shall not be
placed upon a frozen surface nor shall snow, ice, or frozen material be incorporated in the earthfill
matrix.
Earthfill shall be placed in approximately horizontal layers. The thickness of each layer before
compaction shall not exceed the maximum thickness specified in section 10 or shown on the drawings.
Materials placed by dumping in piles or windrows shall be spread uniformly to not more than the
specified thickness before being compacted.
Hand compacted earth backfill shall be placed in layers whose thickness before compaction does not
exceed the maximum thickness specified for layers of earth backfill compacted by manually directed
power tampers.
Earth backfill shall be placed in a manner that prevents damage to the structures and allows the
structures to assume the loads from the earth backfill gradually and uniformly. The height of the earth
backfill adjacent to a structure shall be increased at approximately the same rate on all sides of the
structure.
Earthfill and earth backfill in dams, levees, and other structures designed to restrain the movement of
water shall be placed to meet the following additional requirements:
(a) The distribution of materials throughout each zone shall be essentially uniform, and the
earthfill shall be free from lenses, pockets, streaks, or layers of material differing substantially in
texture, moisture content, or gradation from the surrounding material. Zone earthfills shall be
constructed concurrently unless otherwise specified.
(b) The surface of each layer shall be scarified parallel to the axis of the fill to a depth of not less
than 2 inches before the next layer is placed.
(c) The top surface of embankments shall be maintained approximately level during construction
with two exceptions: A crown or cross -slope of about 2 percent shall be maintained to ensure
effective drainage, or as otherwise specified for drainfill or sectional zones.
(d) Dam embankments shall be constructed in continuous layers from abutment to abutment
except where openings to facilitate construction or to allow the passage of streamflow during
construction are specifically authorized in the contract.
(e) Embankments built at different levels as described under (c) or (d) above shall be constructed
so that the slope of the bonding surfaces between embankment in place and embankment to be
placed is not steeper than 3 feet horizontal to 1 foot vertical. The bonding surface of the
embankment in place shall be stripped of all material not meeting the requirements of this
specification and shall be scarified, moistened, and recompacted when the new earthfill is
placed against it. This ensures a good bond with the new earthfill and obtains the specified
moisture content and density at the contact of the inplace and new earthfills.
5. Control of moisture content
During placement and compaction of earthfill and earth backfill, the moisture content of the material
being placed shall be maintained within the specified range.
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The application of water to the earthfill material shall be accomplished at the borrow areas insofar as
practicable. Water may be applied by sprinkling the material after placement on the earthfill, if necessary.
Uniform moisture distribution shall be obtained by disking.
Material that is too wet when deposited on the earthfill shall either be removed or be dried to the
specified moisture content prior to compaction.
If the top surface of the preceding layer of compacted earthfill or a foundation or abutment surface in the
zone of contact with the earthfill becomes too dry to permit suitable bond, it shall either be removed or
scarified and moistened by sprinkling to an acceptable moisture content before placement of the next
layer of earthfill.
6. Compaction
Earthfill —Earthfill shall be compacted according to the following requirements for the class of
compaction specified:
Class A compaction —Each layer of earthfill shall be compacted as necessary to provide the density
of the earthfill matrix not less than the minimum density specified in Section 10 or identified on the
drawings. The earthfill matrix is defined as the portion of the earthfill material finer than the
maximum particle size allowed in the reference compaction test method specified (ASTM D698 or
ASTM D1557).
Class B compaction —Each layer of earthfill shall be compacted to a mass density not less than the
minimum density specified.
Class C compaction —Each layer of earthfill shall be compacted by the specified number of passes of
the type and weight of roller or other equipment specified or by an approved equivalent method.
Each pass shall consist of at least one passage of the roller wheel or drum over the entire surface of
the layer.
Earth backfill —Earth backfill adjacent to structures shall be compacted to a density equivalent to that of
the surrounding inplace earth material or adjacent required earthfill or earth backfill. Compaction shall
be accomplished by hand tamping or manually directed power tampers, plate vibrators, walk - behind,
miniature, or self- propelled rollers. Unless otherwise specified heavy equipment including backhoe
mounted power tampers or vibrating compactors and manually directed vibrating rollers shall not be
operated within 3 feet of any structure. Towed or self - propelled vibrating rollers shall not be operated
within 5 feet of any structure. Compaction by means of drop weights operating from a crane or hoist is
not permitted.
The passage of heavy equipment will not be allowed:
• Over cast -in -place conduits within 14 -days after placement of the concrete
• Over cradled or bedded precast conduits within 7 days after placement of the concrete cradle or
bedding
• Over any type of conduit until the backfill has been placed above the top surface of the structure
to a height equal to one -half the clear span width of the structure or pipe or 3 feet, whichever is
greater, except as may be specified in section 10.
Compacting of earth backfill adjacent to structures shall not be started until the concrete has attained the
strength specified in section 10 for this purpose. The strength is determined by compression testing of
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test cylinders cast by the contractor's quality control personnel for this purpose and cured at the work site
in the manner specified in ASTM C 31 for determining when a structure may be put into service.
When the required strength of the concrete is not specified as described above, compaction of earth
backfill adjacent to structures shall not be started until the following time intervals have elapsed after
placement of the concrete.
Structure Time interval
(days)
Vertical or near - vertical walls with earth loading on one side only 14
Walls backfilled on both sides simultaneously 7
Conduits and spillway risers, cast -in -place (with inside forms in place) 7
Conduits and spillway risers, cast -in -place (inside forms removed) 14
Conduits, pre -cast, cradled 2
Conduits, pre -cast, bedded 1
Cantilever outlet bents ( backfilled both sides simultaneously) 3
7. Reworking or removal and replacement of defective earthfill
Earthfill placed at densities lower than the specified minimum density or at moisture contents outside the
specified acceptable range of moisture content or otherwise not conforming to the requirements of the
specifications shall be reworked to meet the requirements or removed and replaced by acceptable
earthfill. The replacement earthfill and the foundation, abutment, and earthfill surfaces upon which it is
placed shall conform to all requirements of this specification for foundation preparation, approval,
placement, moisture control, and compaction.
8. Testing
During the course of the work, the contractor shall perform quality control tests, as applicable, to identify
earthfill and earth backfill materials; determine the reference maximum density and optimum moisture
content; and document that the moisture content of material at the time of compaction and the density of
earthfill and earth backfill in place conform to the requirements of this specification.
Determining Reference Maximum Density and Optimum Moisture Content —For Class A compaction, the
reference maximum density and optimum moisture content shall be determined in accordance with the
compaction test and method specified on the drawings or in section 10.
Documenting Specification Conformance —In -place densities of earthfill and earth backfill requiring Class A
compaction shall be measured in accordance with ASTM D1556, D2167, D2937, or D6938. Moisture
contents of earthfill and earth backfill at the time of compaction shall be measured in accordance with
ASTM D2216, D4643, or D6938. Values of moisture content determined by ASTM D2216 are considered
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the true value of the soil moisture. Values of moisture content determined by ASTM D4643 or D6938
shall be verified by comparison to values obtained by ASTM D2216. Values of in -place density and
moisture content determined by these tests shall be compared to the minimum density and moisture
content range specified on the drawings or in section 10.
Correction for Oversize Particles —If the materials to be used for earthfill or earth backfill contain more than
5 percent by dry weight of oversize rock particles (particles larger than those allowed in the specified
compaction test and method), corrections for oversize particles shall be made using the appropriate
procedures explained in ASTM D4718.
9. Measurement and payment
For items of work for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, the volume of each type
and compaction class of earthfill and earth backfill within the specified zone boundaries and pay limits is
measured and computed to the nearest cubic yard by the method of average cross - sectional end areas.
Unless otherwise specified in section 10, no deduction in volume is made for embedded items, such as,
but not limited to, conduits, inlet structures, outlet structures, embankment drains, sand diaphragm and
outlet, and their appurtenances.
The pay limits shall be as defined below, with the further provision that earthfill required to fill voids
resulting from overexcavation of the foundation, outside the specified lines and grades, will be included
in the measurement for payment only under the following conditions:
• Where such overexcavation is directed by the engineer to remove unsuitable material, and
• Where the unsuitable condition is not a result of the contractor's improper construction operations
as determined by the engineer.
Earthfill beyond the specified lines and grades to backfill excavation required for compliance with OSHA
requirements will be considered subsidiary to the earthfill bid item(s).
Method 1 —The pay limits shall be as designated on the drawings.
Method 2 —The pay limits shall be the measured surface of the foundation when approved for placement
of the earthfill and the specified neat lines of the earthfill surface.
Method 3 —The pay limits shall be the measured surface of the foundation when approved for placement
of the earthfill and the measured surface of the completed earthfill.
Method 4 —The pay limits shall be the specified pay limits for excavation and the specified neat lines of
the earthfill surface.
Method 5 —The pay limits shall be the specified pay limits for excavation and the measured surface of the
completed earthfill.
Method 6— Payment for each type and compaction class of earthfill and earth backfill is made at the
contract unit price for that type and compaction class of earthfill. Such payment will constitute full
compensation for all labor, material, equipment, and all other items necessary and incidental to the
performance of the work.
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Method 7— Payment for each type and compaction class of earthfill and earth backfill is made at the
contract unit price for that type and compaction class of earthfill. Such payment will constitute full
compensation for all labor, material, equipment, and all other items necessary and incidental to the
performance of the work except furnishing, transporting, and applying water to the foundation and
earthfill material. Water applied to the foundation and earthfill material is measured and payment made
as specified in Construction Specification 10.
All methods —The following provisions apply to all methods of measurement and payment.
Compensation for any item of work described in the contract, but not listed in the bid schedule is
included in the payment for the item of work to which it is made subsidiary. Such items and the items to
which they are made subsidiary are identified in section 10 of this specification.
10. Items of work and construction details
A. Bid Line Items #5; Installation of Earthfill Dike.
1) This item shall consist of the placement of earth backfill for the dikes as shown on the drawings
and as stated within these specifications.
2) Material shall be mineral soil obtained from the designated borrow area as shown on the
construction drawings. Woody debris larger than two (2) inches in diameter or longer than two
(2) feet in length shall NOT be incorporated into the earthfill. These materials shall be disposed
of in the designated spoil areas as indicated on the construction drawings.
3) In Section 6 of this construction specification, compaction shall be Class 'A', with a MINIMUM
compacted density equal to at least 90 % of the maximum dry density by compacting a sample
in accordance with ASTM D 698 Method A. Contractor shall be responsible for determining the
maximum dry density in accordance with ASTM D 698, for all backfill material. Contractor
shall submit to NRCS project engineer the lab analysis reports (including but not limited to soils
classification (Unified Soil Classification System), sieve analysis, standard proctor curves, etc)
from a licensed Professional Engineer registered in the state of North Carolina.
4) The contractor shall be required to submit up to three (3) successful geotechnical reports at test
holes selected by the NRCS project engineer. The testing shall conform to Section 8 of this
specification; with the exception of testing by ASTM D 2922 shall not be allowed on this project.
The analysis shall include a detailed investigation beginning at the surface layer to the bottom of
the core trench in 1.0 foot intervals. These reports must be sealed by a licensed Professional
Engineer registered in the state of North Carolina. NRCS shall flag the test location then the
contractor shall produce the report to the project engineer within one (1) week. One test hole is
considered to be all the strata of the compacted soil material from the top of the dike through the
bottom of the dike core. A test hole is deemed successful if and only if it meets or exceeds the
required compacted density as stated within this construction specification. Any test holes
failing to pass the test will result in the dike failing to comply with construction specifications.
Contractor shall be responsible for preparing the test hole areas at the direction of the Engineer
certifying the testing report. Contractor shall be responsible to repairing the test area and
ensuring the area is brought to specified compaction.
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5) The moisture content of the fill materials shall be suitable to achieve proper compaction of these
materials utilizing the spreading or shaping equipment. Fill material that is too wet (i.e.
pumping under the weight of the construction equipment) when deposited in the dike shall be
removed and dried sufficiently so that an effective job of compaction can be done without the
material adhering significantly to the wheels or treads of the shaping equipment. If fill materials
are too dry to achieve proper compaction, the contractor shall evenly mix water with the fill
material to yield moisture content suitable for compaction of the fill material.
6) Contractor shall add a minimum of three (3) inches of topsoil to the top of the dike for capping
purposes in accordance with the construction drawings. This material may be obtained from the
material which was excavated from the dike footprint or core material.
7) Payment for Bid Line Items #5, Install Earthfill Dike, shall be a unit quantity of per linear foot
(LF).
8) The following items are subsidiary to this item:
a) Clearing and Grubbing, as specified in Construction Specification 2.
b) Pollution Control, as specified in Construction Specification 5.
c) Water for Construction, as specified in Construction Specification 10.
d) Removal of Water, as specified in Construction Specification 11.
e) Common Excavation, as specified in Construction Specification 21.
B. Bid Line Items #6; Removal of Western Road.
1. This item shall consist of the placement of earth backfill in the western canal as shown on the
drawings and as stated within these specifications.
2. Material shall be soil obtained from the western road as shown on the construction drawings.
Woody debris larger than two (2) inches in diameter or longer than two (2) feet in length shall
NOT be incorporated into the earthfill. These materials shall be disposed of in the slough spoil
areas.
3. The canal shall be dewatered in accordance with the dewatering plan. The dewatering plan shall
be submitted to the project engineer at least two weeks prior to commencement of bid line item
#6. The channel bottom shall be dewatered in order to achieve a proper bonding surface.
4. Fill shall be placed in the canal in 12 inch lifts. Compaction of fill material shall be accomplished
with one (1) pass of roller equipment and /or spreading/shaping equipment. Equipment shall
track over the fill in such a manner that every point on the surface of each layer of fill will be
traversed by not less than one (1) pass traveling in a direction parallel to the alignment of the
canal centerline.
5. The moisture content of the fill materials shall be suitable to achieve proper compaction of these
materials utilizing the spreading or shaping equipment. Fill material that is too wet (i.e.
pumping under the weight of the construction equipment) when deposited shall be removed and
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dried sufficiently so that an effective job of compaction can be done without the material
adhering significantly to the wheels or treads of the shaping equipment. If fill materials are too
dry to achieve proper compaction, the contractor shall evenly mix water with the fill material to
yield moisture content suitable for compaction of the fill material.
6. Payment for Bid Line Items #6, Removal of Western Road, shall be a unit quantity of per linear
foot (U).
C. The following items are subsidiary to this item:
f) Clearing and Grubbing, as specified in Construction Specification 2.
g) Pollution Control, as specified in Construction Specification 5.
h) Water for Construction, as specified in Construction Specification 10.
i) Removal of Water, as specified in Construction Specification 11.
j) Common Excavation, as specified in Construction Specification 21.
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Construction Specification 402 — Coir Fiber Wattle
1. Scope
Coir Fiber Wattles are tubular products consisting of coir fibers (coconut fibers) encased in coir fiber
netting. Coir Fiber Wattles are used on slopes or channels to intercept runoff and act as a velocity
break. Coir Fiber Wattles are to be placed at locations shown on the plans or as directed. Installation
shall follow the detail provided in the plans and as directed. Work includes furnishing materials,
installation of coir fiber wattles, and removing wattles.
2. Materials
Coir Fiber Wattle shall meet the following specifications:
100% Coir (Coconut) Fibers
Minimum Diameter 12 in.
Minimum Density
Net Material
Net Openings
Net Strength
Minimum Weight
Anchors:
Stakes shall be used as anchors.
Wooden Stakes:
3.51b /ft3 + / -10%
Coir Fiber
2 in. x 2 in.
901bs.
2.6 lbs. /ft. + / -10%
Provide hardwood stakes a minimum of 2 -ft. long with a 2 in. x 2 in. nominal
square cross section. One end of the stake must be sharpened or beveled to
facilitate driving down into the underlying soil.
3. Construction Methods
Coir Fiber Wattles shall be secured to the soil by a minimum of 4 stakes installed on the downstream
side of the wattle with a maximum spacing of 2 linear feet along the wattle, and according to the
detail. Install a minimum of 2 stakes on the upstream side of the wattle according to the detail
provided in the plans. Stakes shall be driven into the ground a minimum of 10 in. with no more than
2 in. projecting from the top of the wattle. Drive stakes at an angle according to the detail provided
in the plans.
Only install coir fiber wattle(s) to a height in ditch so flow will not wash around wattle and scour
ditch slopes and according to the detail provided in the plans and as directed. Overlap adjoining
sections of wattles a minimum of 6 in.
The Contractor shall maintain the coir fiber wattles until the project is accepted or until the wattles
are removed, and shall remove and dispose of silt accumulations at the wattles when so directed by
the engineer /inspector.
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4. Measurement and Payment:
Coir Fiber Wattles will be measured and paid for by per each. Such price and payment will be full
compensation for all work covered by this section, including, but not limited to, furnishing all
materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary to install and remove the Coir Fiber Wattles.
5. Items of work and construction details (Coir Fiber Wattle)
Items of work to be performed in conformance with this specification and construction details are:
A. Bid Item #4, Furnish, Install, and Remove Coir Fiber Wattles.
1) This item shall consist of furnishing and installing the coir fiber wattle(s) as shown on the
construction drawings and specification herein.
2) Measurement and payment shall be by each according to Item #4 of the Bid Schedule.
3) The actual number of Wattles is shown on the sediment and erosion control plan (each
Wattle will be 12" in dia. X 10' in length for Wattles which are installed and accepted.
4) The following items are subsidiary to this item:
a) Removal of Water, as specified in Construction Specification 11.
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Construction Specification 406 — Wetland Plugs
1. Scope
The work consists of furnishing materials and planting herbaceous plugs in proper locations as shown on
the drawings and as specified within this specification.
2. Materials
Plant materials shall be grown from seedlings or seed sources that originated within plant hardiness
zones 7 or 8 east of the Mississippi River. Plant material shall be delivered in 2" peat pots in cell packs of
approximately 50 plants per tray. Plant trays shall be labeled with scientific and common names for
inspection. Plant material shall consist of 3 to 5 stems per plant and shall be rooted through the sides and
bottom of the peat pot.
Species:
Species
(Scientific Name)
Species
(Common Name)
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Buttonbush
Ilex glabra
Ink Berry
Ivafrutescens
Marsh Elder
uni erus con erta
Seashore juniper
Rosa carolina
Pasture Rose
Sambucus canadensis
Elderberry
Juncus gerardfilroemarianus
Black ass/Needlerush
Panicum vir atum
Switch ass
Panicum amarulum
Coastal panicgrass
Schizach rium scoparium var. littoralis
Seacoast bluestem
Schoenoplectus pungens
I Three Square Sedge
Juncus effusus
I Soft Needle Rush
3. Construction Methods
The Contractor shall be responsible for taking sufficient soil samples for testing by the North Carolina
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Agronomic Division, Soil Testing Section, to
determine the soil pH and nutrient content. Samples shall be taken in the presence of the Engineer.
Results shall be received by the Engineer directly from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services. The Contractor shall be responsible for the addition of fertilizer and /or other soil
amendments as needed to ensure livability of the wetland plugs.
The plugs shall be planted upright, not at an angle. Planting holes shall be dug large enough and deep
enough to accommodate the entire root mass. The plugs shall be planted without twisted, balled, j or u
roots. The plant plugs shall be planted with no roots exposed above the ground line. Soil shall be packed
firmly around the entire root mass.
The Contractor shall supply and install a slow release, coated fertilizer (14- 14-14) at the rate of one ounce
per plant hole and shall be placed in the transplant hole prior to placing the plug. Another fertilizer
analysis may be substituted, upon written approval of the Engineer.
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Seasonal limitations: Wetland Plugs shall be completed between April 15th through June 30th or September
1St through November 15th. No planting shall be done when the temperature is below 32 degrees F, when
the soil to be excavated for the planting hole is frozen, or when the bottoms of the plant holes are frozen.
a. Planting Mixture — the site shall be planted with the following ratio of plugs.
Species
(Scientific Name)
Species
(Common Name)
Percent of Plantings
Per Acre
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Buttonbush
5 %
Ilex glabra
Ink Be
5%
Ivafrutescens
Marsh Elder
10%
un' erus con to
Seashore juniper
5%
Rosa carolina
Pasture Rose
5%
Sambucus canadensis
Elderberry
10%
uncus gerardii1roemarianus
Black ass/Needlerush
20%
Panicum vir atum
Switch ass
5%
Panicum amarulum
Coastal panicgrass
5%
Schizach rium scoparium var. littoralis
Seacoast bluestem
5%
Schoenoplectus pungens
Three Square Sedge
12.5%
Juncus effusus
Soft Needle Rush
12.5%
b. Stocking Rate — Plugs shall be planted on a 3 FT by 3 FT grid uniformly yielding 4,840
plugs per acre. Plugs shall be planted in zones in accordance with construction
drawings. Plugs shall be placed so that no 15 FT x 15 FT grid will contain more than 5
plugs of the same species.
Submittal — Contractor shall submit to the engineer in writing the nursery location from
which the plugs will be shipped from. The contractor shall also provide the engineer
with 5 specimens for quality assurance purposes two weeks prior to installing the plugs.
d. Inspection - Inspection of plug quality by the NRCS shall be performed under this
contract prior to or at the beginning of the planting of the plugs. NRCS shall be given at
least 48 hours notice of the anticipated arrival of plugs and planting crew to each site to
facilitate the completion of this inspection requirement. Inspection of the planting by the
NRCS shall be performed under this contract by measuring sample plots. In the event a
sample plot fails to meet contract requirements, the Contractor will be required to re-
work the representative area prior to re- inspection. The re- inspection sample plot shall
not be the original sample plot.
e. Irrigation — Contractor shall be responsible for irrigation of plugs for establishment
purposes for no less than one month after planting. Contractor shall submit to engineer
an irrigation plan, and schedule two weeks prior to planting. Contractor shall also be
responsible for removing flood waters from the plugs in accordance with construction
specification 11.
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4. Measurement and Payment
Method 1 —For items of work for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, each area
treated is measured as specified in section 5 and the area calculated to the nearest 0.1 acre. Payment for
treatment is made at the contract unit price for the designated treatment, which will constitute full
compensation for completion of the work.
Method 2 —For items of work for which specific lump sum prices are established in the contract, the
quantity of work will not be measured for payment. Payment for this item is made at the contract lump
sum price for the item and will constitute full compensation for the completion of the work.
Method 3 —For items of work for which lump sum prices are established in the contract, payment is made
as the work proceeds. Progress payments will be determined as specified in section 5. Payment of the
lump sum contract price will constitute full compensation for completion of the work.
5. Items of Work and construction details.
A. Bid Item #11, Furnish and Install Wetland Plugs.
1) This item shall consist of furnishing and planting plugs as shown on the drawings and specified
herein.
2) Payment for Bid Line Item #11, Furnish and Install Wetland Plugs; shall be made in accordance
with Method 1 as outlined in section 4 of this construction specification.
3) The following items are subsidiary to the above items:
a. Pollution Control, as specified in Construction Specification 5.
b. Water for Construction, as specified in Construction Specification 10.
c. Removal of Water, as specified in Construction Specification 11.
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