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PROGRAM
Cyndi Karoly, Unit Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
401 Wetlands Unit
1650 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 - 1650
February 10, 2006

FEB 17
WETLM AND - WATER QUALITY
Re: A Courtesy Review for Brown Branch (Caldwell County) Stream Maintenance/Repair
Service
Dear Ms. Karoly,
The purpose of this letter and a completed PCN is to inform you of the Ecosystem Enhancement
Program's intent to perform maintenance work on the Brown Branch stream restoration project
in Caldwell County. The PCN and maintenance plan sheets are attached for your courtesy
review.
The maintenance work to be performed is summarized by location (station number). The work
involved will include repairing damaged structures, some minor re-grading of streambanks in
addition to supplemental planting.
I am also including the original 401 permit approval on March 18, 2002. Please feel free to call
me with any questions regarding this project (919-715-7571).
Thank you very much for your assistance.
Enclosure:
PCN
Original 401 permit (March 18, 2002)
Sincerely
Lin Xu
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NCDENR
North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program, 1652 Mail Service (enter, Raleigh, NC 27699.1652 / 919.715.0476 / www.nceep.net
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Office Use Only: Form Version October 2001
USACE Action ID No. DWQ No. Ca If any particular item is not applicable to this project, please enter "Not Applicable" or "N/A" rather than
leaving the space blank.
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1. Check all of the approval(s) requested for this project: FEB 1 7 ?006
® Section 404 Permit DENR • WATER QUALITY
? Section 10 Permit *ETLMD8MD8TDRMWA7jR8RWtj
? 401 Water Quality Certification
? Riparian or Watershed Buffer Rules
2. Nationwide, Regional or General Permit Number(s) Requested: Nationwide 3
3. If this notification is solely a courtesy copy because written approval for the 401 Certification
is not required, check here:
4. If payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration Program (NCWRP) is proposed for
mitigation of impacts (see section VIII - Mitigation), check here: ?
II. Applicant Information
1. Owner/Applicant Information
Name: NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program
Mailing Address: 1652 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1619
Telephone Number: 919-715-7571 Fax Number: 919-715-2219
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
2. Agent Information (A signed and dated copy of the Agent Authorization letter must be
attached if the Agent has signatory authority for the owner/applicant.)
Name: N/A
Company Affiliation:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
Fax Number:
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III. Project Information
Attach a vicinity map clearly showing the location of the property with respect to local
landmarks such as towns, rivers, and roads. Also provide a detailed site plan showing property
boundaries and development plans in relation to surrounding properties. Both the vicinity map
and site plan must include a scale and north arrow. The specific footprints of all buildings,
impervious surfaces, or other facilities must be included. If possible, the maps and plans should
include the appropriate USGS Topographic Quad Map and NRCS Soil Survey with the property
boundaries outlined. Plan drawings, or other maps may be included at the applicant's discretion,
so long as the property is clearly defined. For administrative and distribution purposes, the
USAGE requires information to be submitted on sheets no larger than 11 by 17-inch format;
however, DWQ may accept paperwork of any size. DWQ prefers full-size construction
drawings rather than a sequential sheet version of the full-size plans. If full-size plans are
reduced to a small scale such that the final version is illegible, the applicant will be informed that
the project has been placed on hold until decipherable maps are provided.
1. Name of proj ect: Stream Restoration Maintenance and Repair for Brown Branch,
Caldwell County
2. T.I.P. Project Number or State Project Number (NCDOT Only):
3. Property Identification Number (Tax PIN): _
4. Location
County: Caldwell Nearest Town;
Subdivision name (include phase/lot number):
Directions to site (include road numbers, landmarks, etc.)
3 miles northwest of Lenoir.
The Brown Branch site is located
5. Site coordinates, if available (UTM or Lat/Long): N/A
(Note - If project is linear, such as a road or utility line, attach a sheet that separately lists the
coordinates for each crossing of a distinct waterbody.)
6. Describe the existing land use or condition of the site at the time of this application:
Agriculture and forestry
7. Property size (acres): The project consists of approximately of 5100 feet of stream
restoration maintenance of various structures along the restored stream. Therefore total
acreage is 47.0 acres which includes 100 ft. buffer total width. (see plans).
8. Nearest body of water (stream/river/sound/ocean/lake): Mulberry Creek
9. River Basin: Catawba
(Note - this must be one of North Carolina's seventeen designated major river basins. The
River Basin map is available at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/admin/maps/.)
Lenoir
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Describe the purpose of the proposed work: Stream Restoration Repair/Maintenance to
improve water quality and habitat. Required due to bank slumping, erosion, delayed
herbaceous growth across the site, poor survival of planted bare root species, growth of a
midchannel bar, and needed structure repairs.
IV.
V.
List the type of equipment to be used to construct the project: Track Hoes, bobcats, small
loaders
10. Describe the land use in the vicinity of this project: Agriculture and forestry
Prior Project History
If jurisdictional detenninations and/or permits have been requested and/or obtained for this
project (including all prior phases of the same subdivision) in the past, please explain. Include
the USACE Action ID Number, DWQ Project Number, application date, and date permits and
certifications were issued or withdrawn. Provide photocopies of previously issued permits,
certifications or other useful information. Describe previously approved wetland, stream and
buffer impacts, along with associated mitigation (where applicable). If this is a NCDOT project,
list and describe permits issued for prior segments of the same T.I.P. project, along with
construction schedules.
Permits for the original restoration were obtained, but have since expired resulting in this
application:
AQency Action or Permit #
USACE 200230537
NCDWQ 020257
Future Project Plans
Expiration Attached?
April 1, 2002 Y
March 18, 2002 Y
Are any future permit requests anticipated for this project? If so, describe the anticipated work,
and provide justification for the exclusion of this work from the current application: None
VI. Proposed Impacts to Waters of the United States/Waters of the State
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
wetlands, open water, and stream channels associated with the project. The applicant must also
provide justification for these impacts in Section VII below. All proposed impacts, permanent
and temporary, must be listed herein, and must be clearly identifiable on an accompanying site
plan. All wetlands and waters, and all streams (intermittent and perennial) must be shown on a
delineation map, whether or not impacts are proposed to these systems. Wetland and stream
evaluation and delineation forms should be included as appropriate. Photographs may be
included at the applicant's discretion. If this proposed impact is strictly for wetland or stream
mitigation, list and describe the impact in Section VIII below. If additional space is needed for
listing or description, please attach a separate sheet.
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1. Wetland Impacts - N/A
Wetland Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Located within
100-year Floodplain**
(es/no) Distance to
Nearest Stream
(linear feet)
Type of Wetland***

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: mechanized clearing, grading, fill,
excavation, flooding, ditching/drainage, etc. For dams, separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding.
** 100-Year floodplains are identified through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps
(FIRM), or FEMA-approved local floodplain maps. Maps are available through the FEMA Map Service Center at 1-800-358-9616, or
online at http://www.fema.aov.
*** List a wetland type that best describes wetland to be impacted (e.g., freshwater/saltwater marsh, forested wetland, beaver pond,
Carolina Bay, bog, etc.)
List the total acreage (estimated) of existing wetlands on the property: 0.0 acres
Total area of wetland impact proposed: 0.0 acres
2. Stream Impacts, including all intermittent and perennial streams: See appendix D plan view
of project for maintenance activities and locations.
Stream Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Length of
Impact
(linear feet)
Stream Name** Average Width
of Stream
Before Impact Perennial or
Intermittent?
(please seci )

* List each impact separately and identity temporary impacts. Impacts include, but are not limited to: culverts and associated rip-rap,
dams (separately list impacts due to both structure and flooding), relocation (include linear feet before and after, and net loss/gain),
stabilization activities (cement wall, rip-rap, crib wall, gabions, etc.), excavation, ditching/straightening, etc. If stream relocation is
proposed, plans and profiles showing the linear footprint for both the original and relocated streams must be included.
** Stream names can be found on USGS topographic maps. If a stream has no name, list as UT (unnamed tributary) to the nearest
downstream named stream into which it flows. USGS maps are available through the USGS at 1-800-358-9616, or online at
www.us1_1s.eov. Several internet sites also allow direct download and printing of USGS maps (e.g., www.topozone.com,
www.mapquest.com, etc.).
3. Cumulative impacts (linear distance in feet) to all streams on site: See appendix D plan view
of projectfor maintenance activities and locations.
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4. Open Water Impacts, including Lakes, Ponds, Estuaries, Sounds, Atlantic Ocean and any
other Water of the U.S. N/A
Open Water Impact
Site Number
(indicate on ma)
Type of Impact* Area of
Impact
(acres) Name of Waterbody
(if applicable) Type of Waterbody
(lake, pond, estuary, sound,
bay, ocean, etc.)

* List each impact separately and identify temporary impacts. Impacts include. but are not limited to: fill, excavation, dredging,
flooding, drainage, bulkheads, etc.
5. Pond Creation (N/A)
If construction of a pond is proposed, associated wetland and stream impacts should be
included above in the wetland and stream impact sections. Also, the proposed pond should
be described here and illustrated on any maps included with this application.
Pond to be created in (check all that apply): ? uplands ? stream ? wetlands
Describe the method of construction (e.g., dam/embankment, excavation, installation of
draw-down valve or spillway, etc.):
Proposed use or purpose of pond (e.g., livestock watering, irrigation, aesthetic, trout pond,
local stormwater requirement, etc.):
Size of watershed draining to pond: Expected pond surface area:
VII. Impact Justification (Avoidance and Minimization)
Specifically describe measures taken to avoid the proposed impacts. It may be useful to provide
information related to site constraints such as topography, building ordinances, accessibility, and
financial viability of the project. The applicant may attach drawings of alternative, lower-impact
site layouts, and explain why these design options were not feasible. Also discuss how impacts
were minimized once the desired site plan was developed. If applicable, discuss construction
techniques to be followed during construction to reduce impacts.
Although the original project as well as this proposed maintenance involves work within and
adjacent to the stream channel, the goals of restoration or any needed follow-up maintenance
are water quality improvement and improvement to in-stream and riparian habitats. The
objectives are improvement related and not impact related
VIII. Mitigation
DWQ - In accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0500, mitigation may be required by the NC
Division of Water Quality for projects involving greater than or equal to one acre of impacts to
freshwater wetlands or greater than or equal to 150 linear feet of total impacts to perennial
streams.
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USAGE - In accordance with the Final Notice of Issuance and Modification of Nationwide
Permits, published in the Federal Register on March 9, 2000, mitigation will be required when
necessary to ensure that adverse effects to the aquatic environment are minimal. Factors
including size and type of proposed impact and function and relative value of the impacted
aquatic resource will be considered in determining acceptability of appropriate and practicable
mitigation as proposed. Examples of mitigation that may be appropriate and practicable include,
but are not limited to: reducing the size of the project; establishing and maintaining wetland
and/or upland vegetated buffers to protect open waters such as streams; and replacing losses of
aquatic resource functions and values by creating, restoring, enhancing, or preserving similar
functions and values, preferable in the same watershed.
If mitigation is required for this project, a copy of the mitigation plan must be attached in order
for USACE or DWQ to consider the application complete for processing. Any application
lacking a required mitigation plan or NCWRP concurrence shall be placed on hold as
incomplete. An applicant may also choose to review the current guidelines for stream restoration
in DWQ's Draft Technical Guide for Stream Work in North Carolina, available at
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ncwetlands/strm(-),ide.htinl.
1. Provide a brief description of the proposed mitigation plan. The description should provide
as much information as possible, including, but not limited to: site location (attach directions
and/or map, if offsite), affected stream and river basin, type and amount (acreage/linear feet)
of mitigation proposed (restoration, enhancement, creation, or preservation), a plan view,
preservation mechanism (e.g., deed restrictions, conservation easement, etc.), and a
description of the current site conditions and proposed method of construction. Please attach
a separate sheet if more space is needed.
Please see the attached maintenance plan sheets and plan documents.
2. Mitigation may also be made by payment into the North Carolina Wetlands Restoration
Program (NCWRP) with the NCWRP's written agreement. Check the box indicating that
you would like to pay into the NCWRP. Please note that payment into the NCWRP must be
reviewed and approved before it can be used to satisfy mitigation requirements. Applicants
will be notified early in the review process by the 401/Wetlands Unit if payment into the
NCWRP is available as an option. For additional information regarding the application
process for the NCWRP, check the NCWRP website at http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us'wm//index.htm. If
use of the NCWRP is proposed, please check the appropriate box on page three and provide
the following information:
Amount of stream mitigation requested (linear feet):
Amount of buffer mitigation requested (square feet):
Amount of Riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Non-riparian wetland mitigation requested (acres):
Amount of Coastal wetland mitigation requested (acres):
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IX. Environmental Documentation (DWQ Only)
Does the project involve an expenditure of public funds or the use of public (federal/state/local)
land'?
Yes ® No ?
If yes, does the project require preparation of an environmental document pursuant to the
requirements of the National or North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA/SEPA)?
Note: If you are not sure whether a NEPA/SEPA document is required, call the SEPA
coordinator at [phone] to review current thresholds for environmental documentation.
Yes ? No
If yes, has the document review been finalized by the State Clearinghouse? If so, please attach a
copy of the NEPA or SEPA final approval letter.
Yes ? No ?
X. Proposed Impacts on Riparian and Watershed Buffers (DWQ Only)
It is the applicant's (or agent's) responsibility to determine, delineate and map all impacts to
required state and local buffers associated with the project. The applicant must also provide
justification for these impacts in Section VII above. All proposed impacts must be listed herein,
and must be clearly identifiable on the accompanying site plan. All buffers must be shown on a
map, whether or not impacts are proposed to the buffers. Correspondence from the DWQ
Regional Office may be included as appropriate. Photographs may also be included at the
applicant's discretion.
Will the project impact protected riparian buffers identified within 15A NCAC 2B .0233
(Meuse), 15A NCAC 2B .0259 (Tar-Pamlico), 15A NCAC 2B .0250 (Randleman Rules and
Water Supply Buffer Requirements), or other (please identify N/A )?
Yes ? No ® If you answered "yes", provide the following information:
Identify the square feet and acreage of impact to each zone of the riparian buffers. If buffer
mitigation is required calculate the required amount of mitigation by applying the buffer
multipliers.
Zone* Impact
(square feet) Multiplier Required
Mitigation
1 0 3 0
2 0 1.5 0
Total 0
* Zone I extends out 30 teet perpendicular from near bank of channel; Zone 2 extends an
additional 20 feet from the edge of Zone 1.
If buffer mitigation is required, please discuss what type of mitigation is proposed (i.e., Donation
of Property, Conservation Easement, Riparian Buffer Restoration / Enhancement, Preservation or
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Payment into the Riparian Buffer Restoration Fund). Please attach all appropriate information as
identified within 15A NCAC 213 .0242 or .0260.
XL Stormwater (DWQ Only)
Site and general area are rural and comprised of forest land. As part of the original Land
Quality and DWQ permitting, the project received an NPDES general (NCG010000)
stormwater discharge permit (expiration 913012006). New Land Quality permits are being
sought as part of this stream maintenance.
XII. Sewage Disposal (DWQ Only)
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.
Not applicable to this project site
XIII. Violations (DWQ Only)
Is this site in violation of DWQ Wetland Rules (15A NCAC 2H.0500) or any Buffer Rules?
Yes ? No
Is this an after-the-fact permit application?
Yes ? No
XIV. Other Circumstances (Optional):
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the application sufficiently in advance of desired
construction dates to allow processing time for these permits. However, an applicant may
choose to list constraints associated with construction or sequencing that may impose limits on
work schedules (e.g., draw-down schedules for lakes, dates associated with Endangered and
Threatened Species, accessibility problems, or other issues outside of the applicant's control).
Applicant/Agent's Signature Date
(Agent's signature is valid only if an authorization letter from the applicant is provided.)
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES,
ECOSYSTEM ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
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!IROGRAM
FINAL
BID PACKAGE
FOR

BROWN BRANCH
STREAM REPAIR SERVICES
CALDWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
August 2005
Prepared by:
Biohabitats
Biohabitats, Inc.°
15 West Aylesbury Road
Timonium, MD 21093
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................1
2.0 PROJECT LOCATION & DIRECTIONS ..........................................................................2
3.0 OVERVIEW OF REPAIRS .................................................................................................4
FIGURES
PROJECT LOCATION .....................................................
TABLES
REPAIR SUMMARY TABLE ..........................................
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A - DESIGN DETAILS
APPENDIX B - SPECIAL PROVISIONS
APPENDIX C - PLANTING SCHEDULES
APPENDIX D - PLAN VIEW OF PROJECT
APPENDIX E - SCHEDULE OF UNIT QUANTITIES AND COSTS
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
In September 2002, a stream restoration design and construction project using natural stream
channel geometry was completed on Brown Branch in Caldwell County, NC. The project was
' undertaken by the North Carolina Ecosystem Enhancement Program (EEP, formerly the Wetland
' Restoration Program). The purpose of the stream restoration was to reduce bank erosion and
improve water quality and habitat in Brown Branch. Under the direction of EEP, Biohabitats
' designed the project and conducted construction observation, and Shamrock Environmental
Corporation constructed the project.
Brown Branch continues to be monitored as part of a 5-year monitoring plan. Since
construction, monitoring efforts have identified some persistent problems, including:
' ¦ Delayed herbaceous growth across the site, which has contributed to rilling along the
floodplain;
' ¦ Poor survival of planted bare root species;
¦ Localized bank erosion;
' ¦ Dislocation of several bank protection structures;
¦ Localized erosion along bed and bank protection structures;
' ¦ The growth of a midchannel bar in one overwidened riffle; and
¦ The presence of a steep drop over one cross vane, impeding fish passage.
' This bid package is intended to guide the repair of these problems, which if not promptly and
properly addressed may lead to accelerated channel change and hinder riparian functions.
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2.0 PROJECT LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
The Brown Branch stream restoration is located 3 miles northwest of Lenoir, North Carolina in
the rural Mountain physiographic province (see Project Location figure, next page). The study
' reach begins at the confluence of two first-order (at 1:24,000 scale) tributaries and follows the
second-order channel downstream through a broad alluvial valley. The study reach ends
III ' approximately a mile downstream at the confluence of Brown Branch with Mulberry Creek.
Mulberry Creek then flows southwest to the Johns River, which continues south to the Catawba
' River.
The restored channel meanders through a stream valley occupied by the Anita-Alta 4-H camp.
The project site is gated and permission from the 4-H camp must be obtained before visiting the
site. The directions below outline travel to the site from the nearby City of Lenoir.
DIRECTIONS

¦ From Lenoir, head west on State Rte 90 (Collettsville Rd) for approximately 4 mi.
¦ Turn right onto Mulberry Creek Road (small church on right and sign for Anita-Alta 4-H
camp at intersection)
¦ Follow Mulberry Creek Road for approximately 3.3 miles. Watch for small sign for
Anita-Alta 4-H Camp.
¦ Turn right onto gravel road at Anita-Alta 4-H Camp.

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3.0 OVERVIEW OF REPAIRS
' The following Repair Summary Table outlines our recommendations for repairs within the
project area. The table outlines a description of each problem, the location (longitudinal &
' lateral, as appropriate) of each problem, and a description of the proposed treatment.
Additional information regarding stream repairs are included in the Design Details (Appendix
A), Special Provisions (Appendix B), and Planting Schedules (Appendix Q. Plan view maps of
the project are included in Appendix D to provide context and to illustrate the location of repairs
in the Repair Summary Table, which are referenced to as-built stations. Appendix E contains a
schedule of unit costs and quantities for use by bidding contractors.

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Repair Summary Table
Brown Branch Stream Restoration
All stations listed refer to those shown in the as-built plans.
LB = Left bank; R/B = Right bank; References to left and right are with respect to downstream direction
n/a = not applicable

Item Location
(As-built Station, Problem Action Detail(s) Planting Schedule(s)
# Bank
1 51+00, in-stream Eroded hole along upstream edge of right arm of cross Place NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone in scour hole nla n/a
vane
2 51+00 -49+25, Lack of woody vegetation Supplement vegetation by replanting with shade-tolerant understory trees and shrubs in a corridor of 20 feet from 10,11, 12 Zone l
RB bankfull
3 50+85 -50+40, Bank erosion along meander, lack of vegetation Install live branch layering above existing log toe protection, place select fill and blend grading as needed, seed 6 Permanent Seeding
R/B and cover with coir fiber matting

4
50+80, RIB
Two footer logs slipping out from log toe protection Push footer logs back to toe of bank, adjust ballast rocks, install two sections of #4 rebar vertically to brace front
5
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of footer logs
5 49+00 -48+00, Bank erosion along riffle, lack of vegetation Regrade banks in eroded sections, seed and cover with coir fiber matting, install live stakes 9 Permanent Seeding
RB & LB

6 46+75 - 46+50
Severe bank erosion, rootwad footer exposed Install log toe protection, place NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone to plug void spaces behind logs, install 8,10,11, Zone 2, Permanent

R/B live branch layering, place select fill, seed and cover with coir fiber matting, plant containerized trees & shrubs 12 Seeding
7 44+25-43+65, L/B Severe bank erosion along riffle Extend upstream rock toe protection (and associated bank grading upslope from rock toe protection) into eroded 2, 10, 11, Zone 2, Permanent
section, seed and place coir fiber matting, plant with containerized trees and shrubs 12 Seeding
8 00 , LB
43+50-0+ Lack of vegetation, rilling along floodplain Revegetate banks and floodplain within corridor of 20 feet from bankfull on each side of channel 10, 11,12 Zone 3
/
9 43+20& 1+75, LB Lack of vegetation along riffle Install live stakes 9 nla
R/B
10 40+00 --B8+50, Lack of vegetation along riffles and meander bend Install live stakes 9 n/a

11 39+10, R/B Dee rill in flood lain Place select fill in rill to return to grade, seed and cover with coir fiber matting n/a Permanent Seeding
12 37+50, RB Dee rill in flood lain Place select fill in rill to return to grade, seed and cover with coir fiber matting n/a Permanent Seeding
Install rock toe protection between existing rootwad and log vane, place NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone to
13 37+35, RIB Severe bank erosion plug void spaces behind rocks, install live branch layering, place select fill and blend grading as needed, seed and 3 Permanent Seeding
cover with coir fiber matting
Retain log toe protection at toe of slope, install rebar to brace footer logs, place NCDOT Class A Erosion Control
14 36+25-35+65, RB Bank erosion along meander, lack of vegetation Stone behind logs to plug void spaces, install live branch layering, backfill with select fill, seed and cover with coir 6 Permanent Seeding
fiber matting
15 35+65 -35+00, Lack of vegetation along riffle Install live stakes 9 n/a
LB & RB
16 35+00, RB Unstable swale Perform minor regrading along Swale, seed and cover with coir fiber matting, install live stakes along length of 9 Permanent Seeding
regraded swale
17 31+00,
32+00 - Lack of vegetation along riffles and meander bend Install live stakes 9 nla
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18 31+50 - 31+15
LB Several top rocks of rock bank protection have fallen Reset fallen rocks at top of existing rock bank protection 2 n/a
, into channel
19 30+90, RB Deep rill in floodplain Place select fill in rill, seed and cover with coir fiber matting n/a Permanent Seeding

Item Location
# (As-built Station, Problem Action Detail(s) Planting Schedule(s)
Bank
30+65 - 29+80 Eroded behind logs, bank erosion along meander, lack of Retain log toe protection at toe of slope, install rebar to brace footer logs, place NCDOT Class A Erosion Control
20 ,
RIB vegetation, one section of log toe protection has pulled Stone to plug void spaces behind logs, install live branch layering behind log toe protection, place select fill, seed 6 Permanent Seeding
slightly from bank and cover with coir fiber matting
21 29+80 - 28+50,
LB & R/B Lack of vegetation, minor bank erosion Install live stakes 9 n/a
22 27+25 - 26+60, RB Bank erosion along meander, lack of vegetation Install live stakes above existing log toe protection 7 nla
23 25+25, LB Several top rocks of rock bank protection have fallen Reset fallen rocks at top of existing rock bank protection 2 n/a
into channel
24 25+00-24+50, LB Minor bank erosion Install live stakes 9 n/a
Severe bank erosion, upslope wetland is contributing to Install rock toe protection, place NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone to plug void spaces behind rocks, install Zone 2
Permanent
25 24+75-24+00, RB problem by saturating soil, gullies on floodplain terrace, live branch layering, place select fill in gullies and along slope to blend grading as needed, seed and cover with 3 ,
Seeding
point bar growing coir fiber matting
26 24+05 -17+00,
LB & RB Lack of vegetation along riffles and meander bend Install live stakes. 9 n/a
27 23+50-23+00, LB Void space behind rock bank protection Place NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone to plug void spaces behind rocks, place select fill and blend grading n/a Permanent Seeding
as needed, seed
28 -0+00,L/13
23+25
Sparse herbaceous coverage, rilling along floodplain
Seed banks and floodplain within 20-ft corridor from active channel on each side of channel
n/a
Permanent Seeding
&
R/B
22+50 - 21+75 Place NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone atjunction of large gully with mainstem (-STA 21+75), place Zone 3 Permanent
29 R/B Gullies on floodplain/terrace select fill in each gully to return to grade, seed and cover with coir fiber matting, plant containerized trees & 10, 11,12 Seeding
shrubs
Rock cross vane at STA 20+85 is creating 1.2 ft drop, Install additional rock cross vane at -STA 20+00 to split elevation drop between the two rock cross vanes, install (Permanent Seeding
30 20+85, in-stream
impeding fish passage live stakes within 3-ft corridor from bankfull and extending 5-ft upstream and downstream from point along each 1
per Item 28)
bank where vane arm ties into banks, reseed and cover with coir fiber matting
31 20+65, LB Void space behind rock bank protection Place NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone behind rock bank protection, place select fill to return to grade n/a (Permanent Seeding
per Item 28)
32 17+75 -16+75 Bank erosion, large gully with knickpoint Place select fill and blend grading as needed, fill gully (-STA 17+50), seed and cover with coir fiber matting, 9 (Permanent Seeding
R/B install live stakes along meander. per Item 28)
33 14+70 -14+25, RB Lack of vegetation along riffle Install live stakes 9 n/a

34
14+25 13+50
RB
Bank erosion behind ballast rocks of log toe protection Retain existing log toe protection place additional rock on top of log for ballast, place select fill, seed and cover
7 Zone 2 (+Permanent
, with coir fiber matting, install live stakes Seeding per Item 28)
35 13+50& 0+000, LB
R/B Lack of vegetation along riffles and meander bends Install live stakes (unless otherwise indicated in Item # in this table) 9 nla
36 12+50 -12+00, Severe bank erosion Install live stakes (within 3-ft corridor from bankfull), plant containerized trees and shrubs upslope from live 9,10, 11, Zone 2
L/B stakes 12

Rocks from rock toe protection have slumped into Reset slumped rocks, place NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone behind big rocks to plug void spaces behind
Zone 2 (+Permanent
37 11+15-10+75, RIB channel rocks, place select fill and blend grading as needed, install live branch layering, seed and cover with coir fiber 4 Seeding per Item 28)
matting, plant containerized trees & shrubs

38 10+75 -10+25,
instream and along
Overwidened channel with midchannel bar, bank erosion Redistribute bar material to designed channel geometry, place select fill above bankfull elevation, seed and cover
9 (Permanent Seeding

R/B banks with coir fiber matting, install live stakes along bank per Item 28)

39
5+20 4+50
RB
Void space behind rock bank protection Place NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone to plug void spaces behind rocks place select fill to blend with
11;12
10, Zone 2 (+Pernanent
, existing grade, seed, plant containerized trees & shrubs Seeding per Item 28)

APPENDIX A
DESIGN DETAILS

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BUDS (FACING UPWARD)

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EACH INDIVIDUAL SPECIES (SEE PLANT SCHEDULE)
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REMOVE TREE FROM
CONTAINER WITHOUT
DISTURBING ROOT
MASS
2"-3" MULCH
AROUND SHRUB
EXCAVATE HOLE 1-1/2
TIMES THE WIDTH OF
ROOT MASS. REMOVE
ALL NON-ORGANIC MATI
FROM THE PLANTING P
AND TAMP LOOSE SOIL
IN BOTTOM OF PIT
BY HAND
SNRUID PI,ANf M&
OUND LINE TO BE
ME AS NURSERY
CKFILL WITH SOIL OR
4NTING MIX AS SPECIFIED
AP TO FILL ALL VOIDS
) AIR POCKETS
GOWA I NOR &ROWN
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THIN DECIDUOUS SHRUBS OF
ALL MAJOR DEADWOOD AND
Y EXCESSIVE AND/OR
SUCKER GROWTH
Not To Scale
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15 West Aylesbury Road
Timonium, MaryYland 21093
Phonel410-337-3659
Fax; 410-583-5678
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REMOVE TREE FROM -
CONTAINER WITHOUT
DISTURBING ROOT
MASS
EXCAVATE HOLE 1-1/2
TIMES THE WIDTH OF THE
ROOT MASS. REMOVE
ALL NON-ORGANIC MATERI
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PIT BY HAND
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Inc.
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,
t 15 West Aylesbury Road
21093
Timonium, Mar land
10-33-3659
:
Phone
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Fax: [phone]
Fostering Ecdodcd Stewardship
PRUNE TREE OF ALL
MAJOR DEADWOOD
CRISS-CROSSING
BRANCHES,AND ANY
EXCESSIVE AND/OR
SUCKER GROWTH
ROUND LINE TO BE
;AME AS NURSERY
ACKFILL WITH SOIL
R PLANTING MIX AS
PECIFIED TAMP TO
ILL ALL VOIDS
ND AIR POCKETS
APPENDIX B
SPECIAL PROVISIONS

BROWN BRANCH
STREAM REPAIR SERVICES
SP-01 GENERAL
SPECIAL, PROVISIONS
1. The Repair Summary Table, Design Details, Special Provisions, and Planting Schedules are intended
to cover a complete project. It should be distinctly understood that failure to mention any work which
would normally be required to complete the project shall not relieve the Contractor of his/her
responsibility to perform such work.
2. These Special Provisions are hereby made a part of this Contract. In case of conflict with other
portions of the Specifications, the Special Provisions shall govern.
3. The work shall be performed under contract and the supervision of North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR) or NCDENR's assignee. The term "NCDENR"
throughout these Special Provisions shall include NCDENR or NCDENR's assignee.
4. The term Contract Documents refers to all components of the contract.
5. The use of a trackhoe with a `live' hydraulic thumb opposing the bucket and a skidsteer are
recommended for correct and efficient placement of all logs, rock and NCDOT Class A Erosion
Control Stone.
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' SP-02 SCOPE OF WORK
' 1. The work to be performed under this Contract includes, but is not limited to, furnishing all materials,
labor, equipment, tools, plants, seed, superintendence, transportation, and performing all work in strict
accordance with the Contract Documents.
2. The work consists of stream restoration, grading, construction of in-stream structures, seeding,
planting, and all necessary incidentals described and illustrated in the Contract Documents.
3. The work shall be completed in all its parts and ready for use in the time specified and in strict
accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents. Any deviation shall be subject to
the approval of NCDENR.
' 4. The Contractor shall follow the requirements of all the permits issued for the proposed construction.
5. The Contractor shall be prepared to execute a finished project in every particular, without extra charge,
unless specifically provided for within the Contract.
6. The project site shall be accessed through the designated access points. The Contractor is responsible
' for maintaining access throughout all construction activities. Upon completion of all construction
activities, the area is to be restored to a condition equal to or better than found prior to undertaking
' work.
7. The Contractor shall assume all responsibility for the project and construction site until accepted by
NCDENR.
8. The Contractor shall perform all activities related to this contract within the Limits of Disturbance
(LOD) as determined in the field.

9. Materials utilized for this construction (including, but not limited to, rock, logs, and riffle materials)
can be salvaged from the project site provided that they meet the above requirements, are within the
Limits of Disturbance, and are clearly flagged for clearing and grubbing. If sufficient material meeting
the above requirements is not available from the project site, the Contractor shall then obtain off site
material meeting specified requirements at no additional cost to NCDENR.
'
10. Existing elevations and grades may have changed since the original survey was completed due to
stream erosion, sediment accretion, and fill. It is the Contractor's responsibility to confirm existing
grades and adjust quantities, earthwork, and work efforts, as necessary, at no additional cost to
' NCDENR.
' 11. Should there be any discrepancies between the Repair Summary Table, Special Provisions, Design
Details, and/or field conditions after bidding and prior to beginning work, the Contractor shall bring
such discrepancies to the attention of NCDENR at the work initiation conference.
12. When any article is specified by proprietary name, trade name, or name of manufacturer, with or
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' without the addition of such expressions as "or equal," it is to be understood that the article named or
the equal thereof is intended, subject to the approval of NCDENR as to the quality thereof, and it is
' distinctly understood that (1) NCDENR is to use their own judgment in determining, from time to
time, whether or not any article proposed to be substituted is the equal of any article so specified; (2)
the decision on all such questions of equality shall be final; (3) in the event of any adverse decisions,
' no claim of any sort shall be made or allowed against NCDENR or the Owner because of such
decision; and, (4) no article submitted for approval will be approved which requires re-design of
project facilities unless the submittal of said article was requested in writing by NCDENR.
' 13. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions and measures to protect all adjacent properties from
damage. The Contractor shall repair any damage to all public and private properties caused by their
operations and leave the property in good condition and/or at least equivalent to the conditions found.
14. The Contractor shall be held solely responsible for any necessary coordination between the various
County, State or Federal agencies, utility companies, his/her sub-contractors, and NCDENR for the
' duration of this Contract.
15. Prior to start of work, the Contractor shall submit their detailed planting schedule to NCDENR for
review. No work shall be performed until this schedule is approved by NCDENR. This detailed
planting schedule shall conform to the Repair Summary Table and shall include a timing sequence.
' 16. THERE SHALL BE NO CLEARING OR REMOVAL OF ANY TREES UNLESS DIRECTED BY
NCDENR.
' 17. The Contractor shall exercise care in activities involving either cut and fill or grading in the vicinity of
trees at the construction site. All earth cuts in the vicinity of trees not identified for removal shall be
made in a manner that does not disturb the root system within the drip line of the tree.

18. The Contractor shall provide and maintain in a neat, sanitary condition such accommodations for the
use of his/her employees as may be necessary to comply with requirements and regulations of
NCDENR or other authorities having jurisdiction and shall commit no public nuisance.
19. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL AT ALL TIMES KEEP THE PREMISES FREE FROM
ACCUMULATION OF WASTE MATERIALS AND RUBBISH, SURPLUS MATERIALS, ETC.,
AND SHALL LEAVE THE WORK AREA COMPLETELY CLEAN.
20. All incidental work required by the Contract Documents for which no payment is specifically
provided, and any work or materials not specified therein which are required to complete the work, and
which may fairly be implied as included in the Contract, and which NCDENR shall judge to be so
included, shall be performed and furnished by the Contractor without additional compensation from
NCDENR.
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BROWN BRA NCII SPECIAL PROVISIONS
STREAM REPAIR SERVICES
SP-03 PROGRESS SCHEDULE
1. The Contractor shall submit to NCDENR for review and acceptance, a construction progress schedule
for the complete project. The progress schedule shall be submitted prior to or at the pre-construction
meeting. No work shall be undertaken on the contract until the progress schedule has been reviewed
and accepted by NCDENR.
Tile progress schedule shall be complete, realistic and thoroughly detailed, and as a minimum
requirement, shall incorporate the use of a critical path method chart, or a bar chart, graphs and
drawing or schematics which indicate the sequence of construction and the estimated starting and
completion dates of the various states of the work, delivery dates for specific items of material and
equipment, number of crews to be utilized, a preliminary schedule of values of the work and all other
pertinent information that may be requested by NCDENR.
3. The approved progress schedules shall be completely updated by the Contractor each month making
adjustments for work that is ahead or behind schedule, as the case may be, and resubmitted to
NCDENR for approval. Should the construction fall behind the schedule, the Contractor shall provide
NCDENR with a detailed written explanation as to why the project is behind schedule and at what
anticipated date each phase of the work will return to the original scheduling. If the Contractor fails to
provide updated schedules and explanations, or if, in the opinion of NCDENR, the updated schedules
and explanations are unrealistic or inadequate, monthly invoices shall not be processed until complete
' and adequate information is received by NCDENR. The Contractor or his/her representative shall
attend monthly progress meetings.

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STREAM REPAIR SERVICES
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
SP-04 MOBILIZATION
Mobilization shall be in accordance with Section 800-Mobilization of the North Carolina Department of
Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, dated January 2002.
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SP-05 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
Erosion and Sediment Control shall be in accordance with the North Carolina Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section Erosion and Sediment Control Planning and Design Manual dated September 1988
with the following exceptions:
1. The Contractor shall supply, install, maintain, and dismantle erosion and sediment control
measures as needed for the repairs.
2. All erosion and sediment control measures shall be maintained until NCDENR approves their
removal.
3. Straw bales shall be an unacceptable option for silt checks. Silt fence shall consist of the standard
synthetic filter fabric or extra strength filter fabric only as specified on the details.
J. In the event that the Contractor utilized borrow pits or waste areas located outside of NCDENR,
the location of such sites shall be designated at the time of contract award and the Contractor shall
be held solely responsible for complying with the applicable laws and regulations of other county
or political jurisdictions.
Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of all existing culverts from sediment runoff.
Approved sediment control measures shall be utilized, as necessary, for all culverts in the vicinity
of the proposed construction. The failure of the Contract Documents to indicate required measures
shall not relieve the Contractor of this responsibility. In the event sediment is carried into existing
culverts, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning and restoring the entire drainage system
at his/her own expense.
6. In case of repeated failures on the part of Contractor to control erosion or siltation, NCDENR
reserves the right to employ outside assistance or to use his/her own forces to provide the
necessary corrective measures. Such incurred direct costs plus project engineering cost will be
charged to the Contractor and appropriate deductions made from his/her monthly invoice.
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STREAM REPAIR SFR VICES

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS
SP-06 PUMP AROUND - MAINTENANCE OF STREAM FLOW
1. DESCRIPTION
This work shall consist of maintaining and diverting stream flow for the purpose of isolating work
areas when construction activities take place within the stream channel as specified in the Contract
Documents, or as directed by NCDENR.
2. MATERIALS
A. Sandbags shall consist of materials, which are resistant to ultraviolet radiation, tearing and
puncture, and woven tightly enough to prevent leakage of fill material (i.e. sand, fine gravel, etc.).
B. Sheeting shall consist of polyethylene plastic, which is impervious and resistant to puncture and
tearing.
C. Pump(s) shall be large enough to maintain uninterrupted base flow to the channel downstream of
the work area. The pump around shall include a hose suitable to convey water overland to the
downstream section. Minimum linear feet of hose required is equivalent to the maximum estimate
for one workday provided by the Contractor. The pump shall be shut off at night and baseflow
shall flow through the completed portion of the project into the existing downstream channel.
3. CONSTRUCTION
A. Installation of sand bags, sheeting and pump around shall be in accordance with the approved
erosion and sediment control plan in the Contract Documents or as directed by NCDENR.
B. The diversion structure shall be installed from upstream to downstream.
C. The height of the sand bag diversion structure shall be a minimum of one half the distance from
stream bed to top of stream bank plus one foot, or shall be of sufficient height so as to provide a
pool deep enough to maintain pumping operations.
D. Sheeting shall overlap the sandbags such that the upstream portion covers the downstream sandbag
face with at least an 18-inch overlap.
4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Pump Around - Maintenance of Stream Flow shall be measured and paid for as a lump sum (LS)
item. The payment will be full compensation for installing and maintaining stream flow. Payment
shall include sand bags, sheeting, stream pump around, and any other materials, labor, equipment,
tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified in the Contract Documents.
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SP-07 PLACING SALVAGED TOPSOIL
1. DESCRIPTION
This work shall consist of placing salvaged topsoil as specified in the Contract Documents, or as
directed by NCDENR.
2. MATERIALS
A. Salvaged Topsoil
I . Salvaged topsoil shall be topsoil salvaged from the existing permanent stockpile area located
between 40 and 250 feet west of the channel, between as-built stations 3+50 to 8+00. Placing
topsoil shall include removal of clay lumps, brush litter, roots, stones 3 inches and larger, and
other foreign materials. The Contractor shall prepare test pits to locate suitable areas within
the stockpile for use as salvaged topsoil. Soils with high sand and/or gravel content are not
acceptable.
3. CONSTRUCTION
A. Placing Salvaged Topsoil
1. Verify that any utilities have been field located and/or installed and accepted; if there is to be a
drainage system, verify that it has been installed and accepted.
2. Do not handle topsoil or subsoil if it is wet or frozen.
3. The Contractor shall completely prepare and finish the surface of all areas to be covered with
topsoil as specified in the Contract Documents.
4. Immediately prior to being covered with topsoil, the prepared sub grade shall be loosened to a
depth of 3 inches and be free from rocks or other foreign material 3 inches or greater.
5. Prior to the start of placing salvaged topsoil, all grass, weeds, brush, stumps, and other
objectionable material shall be removed from the surface of stockpiles.
6. Salvaged topsoil shall be placed, spread, and maintained over the areas designated to a depth
' of at least 6 inches, that after settlement, the completed work shall be in conformance with the
thickness, lines, grades, and elevations specified in the Contract Documents.
7. Rocks and other foreign material larger than 3 inches shall be removed and disposed of by the
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9. Seeding of topsoil and planting of plant material should be carried out simultaneously to
prevent excessive traffic over soil lifts and the final grade and create undesirable soil
compaction.
4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Placing salvaged topsoil shall be measured and paid for at the Contract unit price per square yard (SY)
of topsoil placed. Payment shall be full compensation for stockpiling, subgrade improvement,
placement of topsoil, fine grading and for all material, labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals
necessary to complete the work as specified in the Contract Documents, or as directed by NCDENR.
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SP-08 FURNISHING AND PLACING RIFFLE MATERIAL
1. DESCRIPTION
This work shall consist of furnishing and placing riffle material as specified in the Contract
Documents, or as directed by NCDENR. NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone that is not used in
the repairs specified in the Repair Summary Table shall be used to augment existing riffled as directed
by NCDENR.
2. MATERIALS
A. Furnished Riffle Material
1. Furnished riffle material shall meet the Specifications for `NCDOT CLASS A EROSION
CONTROL STONE' contained in the Contract Documents.
2. Furnished riffle material shall not be harvested from streams or rivers outside a commercial
quarry operation. Furnished riffle material shall be from an approved mining operation with
up-to-date regulatory permits, and shall be submitted to NCDENR for review and approval
prior to beginning construction.
3. CONSTRUCTION
A. Riffle Material
1. Riffle material shall be transported and stockpiled in separate storage piles and kept separated
from other materials.
2. Storage areas for riffle material shall be kept in neat and separate piles from other excavated
material.
B. Placing Riffle Material
1. Riffle material shall be applied to the riffles to meet the proposed invert elevations as shown in
the Contract Documents, or as directed in the field.
4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Furnishing and placement of riffle material shall be incidental to SP-11 NCDOT Class A Erosion
Control Stone.
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SP-09 CHANNEL EXCAVATION
' All requirements of Section 416-Channel Excavation of the North Carolina Department of Transportation
Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, dated January 2002, shall apply, with the following
exceptions:
1. The Contractor shall be responsible for temporarily stabilizing all stream banks (e.g., using straw
mulch) immediately after the completion of grading until the installation of the stabilization matting
and/or permanent seeding and mulching. The Contractor shall perform all care and remediation work
required to maintain stable stream banks during this period including erosion and sediment control.
2. The care and remediation of grading shall begin immediately upon the completion of the acceptance of
planting, seeding, and stream bank stabilization measures as specified in the Contract Documents.
During such time, the Contractor shall perform work requested by NCDENR to reset toe protection,
rock cross vanes, coir fiber matting, and regrade stream banks.
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SP-10 ROCK
1. DESCRIPTION
This work shall consist of furnishing and placing of rock for log toe protection, rock cross vanes, and
rock toe protection as specified in the Contract Documents, or as directed by NCDENR.
2. MATERIALS
A. Rock shall consist of angular flat rock of appropriate color (e.g., green/gray, brown/gray, dark
gray, and/or dark brown in color) obtained from an approved source. Rock shall not be harvested
from streams or rivers outside a commercial quarry operation. All rock shall be free from
laminations, weak cleavages and shall not disintegrate from the action of air, salt water and in
handling and placing. Granular sedimentary rock shall generally be unacceptable. Concrete shall
not be considered as an alternative for rock. White rock is not acceptable.
B. Rock sizes shall be as specified in the Contract Documents for log toe protection, rock cross vanes,
and rock toe protection.
C. The rock shall have a minimum unit weight of 160 lbs. per cubic foot.
D. The Contractor shall locate potential sources for rocks. The Contractor and NCDENR's
representative will jointly visit the sites to determine whether the rock meets the specified
requirements.
E. Rock shall come from the Limits of Disturbance of this Contract first, provided that they meet the
specified requirements, are within the Limits of Disturbance, and are clearly flagged for clearing
and grubbing. Some rock is available from an on-site permanent stockpile area, which remains
from the original project construction. The contractor should verify the quantity and size of rock
in this stockpile before submitting fee estimate.
F. The Contractor shall obtain from the quarry and submit to NCDENR a certificate verifying the
following
1. Rock classification.
2. Weight per cubic foot.
3. Weight of rock being supplied.
4. Rock quality shall meet all of the above Specifications.
G. Samples shall be submitted to NCDENR for approval.
H. The Contractor shall not be granted an extension of time or extra compensation due to delay
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caused by sampling, testing, approval or disapproval of rock protection material under the
requirements of these Specifications.
DUE TO THE ANTICIPATED QUARRY PREPARATORY TIME, AND/OR DEMAND FOR
THE ROCK AS SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, IT SHALL BE THE
CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE ALL NECESSARY ARRANGEMENTS
WITH THE SOURCE OF SUPPLY IN A TIMELY FASHION, SO THAT THE CONTRACTOR
SHALL MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF ROCK MATERIAL AND THAT WORK
SHALL NOT BE UNNECESSARILY DELAYED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT SUPPLY.
3. CONSTRUCTION
The Contractor shall install rock in accordance with the Contract Documents.
Rock Structure A-Axis
Dimension ft B-Axis
Dimension ft C-Axis
Dimension ft
Log Toe Protection 2-4 2-3 1-2
Rock Cross Vane - Footer 2-4 2-3 1-2
Rock Cross Vane - Vane 1.5-3 1-2 1-2
Rock Toe Protection 2-4 2-3 1-2
4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
The quantity of rock to be installed shall be affected by the actual conditions that occur during
construction of the project. Such variations in quantity shall not be considered as alterations in the
details of construction or a change in the character of work. Payment for rock shall be incidental to the
installation of all log toe protection, rock cross vanes, and rock toe protection and all other in-stream
structures as specified in the Contract Documents, or as directed by NCDENR.
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SP-11 NCDOT CLASS A EROSION CONTROL STONE
1. DESCRIPTION
This work shall consist of furnishing, transporting, stockpiling, placing and maintaining NCDOT Class
A Erosion Control Stone to be utilized to construct stream protection devices in and along the stream
and at other locations designated as specified in the Contract Documents, or as directed by NCDENR.
2. MATERIALS
A. Source of NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone shall be from an approved mining operation
with up-to-date regulatory permits, and shall be submitted to NCDENR for review and approval
prior to beginning construction. NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone shall NOT be
indiscriminately mined from active streams and rivers.
3. CONSTRUCTION
The Contractor shall install NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone in accordance with the Contract
Documents, or as directed by NCDENR.
4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Payment for NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone shall be measured and paid for per ton (TON) of
NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone placed.
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SP-12 COIR FIBER MATTING
1. DESCRIPTION
This work shall consist of furnishing, installing and maintaining coir fiber matting on slopes adjacent
' to the channel which will receive repairs, or as directed by NCDENR.
2. MATERIALS
' Coir fiber matting shall consist of 100% coconut fiber matting (Landlok©, BonTerra® CF7 Matting or
equivalent). Source of coir fiber matting shall be submitted to NCDENR for review and approval prior
to beginning construction. Installation shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations, or as directed by NCDENR.
3. CONSTRUCTION
A. All materials and construction techniques shall be inspected and approved by NCDENR prior to
installation.
' B. Place native seed mix in accordance with native seed mix special provision.
C. The matting shall be installed as indicated in the detail on the Repair Summary Table. Matting
shall be placed loosely and in full contact with the soil.
D. Staples shall be arrayed as indicated in the detail on the Repair Summary Table.
E. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of all trash and any materials incidental to the
installation of coir fiber matting and disposing of them off-site.
4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Coir fiber matting installed on slopes shall be measured and paid for at the Contract unit price per
square yard (SY) of matting installed. Payment for coir fiber matting shall be full compensation for
furnishing and installing all materials, labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete
the work as specified in the Contract Documents, or as directed by NCDENR.
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SP-13 ROCK CROSS VANE
1. DESCRIPTION
This work shall consist of furnishing, transporting, installing and maintaining rock cross vane
structures within the stream channel, as specified in the Contract Documents, or as directed by
NCDENR. NCDENR will assist the Contractor in identifying bankfull elevation as needed.
2. MATERIALS
1. Footer Rock
1. Footer rock shall meet the Specifications for `Rock' contained in the Contract Documents.
Footer rock consists of rock placed below the invert of the proposed channel to provide
support for the vane rock and prevent downstream scour.
2. The dimensions of the rock shall meet the specifications outlined in the rock table in Section
SP-10 for each section of stream within the project site. Footer rock shall be sized closer to
the maximum size as outlined in the rock structure table.
2. Vane Rock
1. Vane rock shall meet the Specifications for `Rock' contained in the Contract Documents.
Vane rock consists of rock placed upon the footer rock.
2. The dimensions of the rock shall meet the specifications outlined in the rock table in Section
SP-10 for each section of stream within the project site.
3. NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone
NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone shall meet the Specifications for `NCDOT CLASS A
EROSION CONTROL STONE' contained in the Contract Documents.
3. CONSTRUCTION
A. Installation
1. The rock cross vane shall be constructed in a "U" formation so that adjoining rocks taper up in
elevation towards the stream bank in a downstream direction. Each side of the vane is to be
angled 15 to 30 degrees from the stream bank towards mid-channel and the center portion of
the vane is to be 1 /3 of the bankfull channel width.
2. The footer rocks shall be installed by excavating a trench to accommodate both the footer
rocks and a 2 foot area upstream. In the event that bedrock is present in the area of
installation, footer rock shall still be required unless approval for elimination of footer rock is
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obtained from the NCDENR. For example, where bedrock is friable and weathered and can
be trenched, footer rock will be required. In areas where bedrock is resistant and blasting
would be required, the NCDENR shall determine whether or not to eliminate footer rock.
3. Footer rocks shall be placed at the bottom and downstream side of the trench and shall abut
one another. Footer rocks shall be firmly embedded into the stream bottom substrate. The
trench behind the footer rocks shall be backfilled with NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone
before vane rocks are set, taking care to fill all voids between the footer rocks.
4. In the event where installation of the rock cross vane may damage tree roots, excavation shall
be minimized. This may include reducing the length of the vane or eliminating trenching for
footer rocks and NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone. This decision shall be field
determined and authorized by NCDENR.
5. Vane rocks shall be placed so that they lean on the footer rocks and fit snugly against each
other. Care should be taken when placing-vane rocks that the seams betweenvane rocks do
not line up with the seams between the footer rocks. The top elevation of the vane rocks
placed at the thalweg shall be equal to the elevation of the thalweg, as specified on the details.
Starting at the thalweg, adjacent rocks shall taper up at a slope of approximately 7-10 percent
to the end vane rocks, which shall extend %z the diameter of the rock above tile bankfull
elevation.
6. The outermost vane rocks on each end of the cross vane shall be installed with the vane rocks
buried into the stream bank and oriented so the rock face follows the proposed grade. The
trench behind the vane rocks shall be backfilled with NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone,
taking care to fill all voids underneath and between the vane rocks.
7. NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone shall be placed a minimum of 3 feet upstream of the
rock cross vane structure to a minimum of 1 foot depth. The NCDOT Class A Erosion
Control Stone shall be placed to the proposed invert elevation shown in the Contract
Documents.
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1. Upon completion of work, reshape slopes and stream bottom to specified elevations.
2. Remove unsuitable and surplus rocks and excavated materials to fill areas or approved off-site
locations.
4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Rock Cross Vane structures shall be measured and paid for at the Contract unit price per each (EA)
rock cross vane installed. Payment shall be full compensation for the transport of all materials,
excavation, installation and maintenance of rock cross vanes, and for all material, labor, equipment,
tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified in the Contract Documents, or as
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SP-14 LOG TOE PROTECTION
1. DESCRIPTION
This work shall consist of transporting, installing and maintaining log toe protection materials within
the stream channel, as specified in the Contract Documents or as directed by NCDENR. NCDENR
will assist the Contractor in identifying bankfull elevation as needed.
2. MATERIALS
A. Footer and Bank Logs
1. The trunk (bole) of the footer and bank logs shall be a minimum of 10 feet in length. The
minimum trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) of the logs shall be 18-24 inches (one 36 inch
minimum log may be substituted for both the footer and toe log).
B. Anchor Rock
' I . Anchor rocks shall meet the Specifications for `Rock' contained in the Contract Documents.
Anchor rocks consist of rocks placed on top of the ends of each log toe protection placed to
keep the log toe protection in place.
' 2. The dimensions of the rock shall meet the specifications outlined in the rock table in Section
SP-10 for each section of stream within the project site.
3. CONSTRUCTION
A. Installation
' 1. Log bank protection shall be constructed so that the exposed face of the logs is flush with the
proposed grade.
2. A trench shall be excavated in such a manner so that the top of the footer log is flush with the
channel thalweg. In the event that bedrock is present in the area of installation, footer logs
' shall still be required unless approval for elimination of footer log is obtained from NCDENR.
For example, where bedrock is friable and weathered and can be trenched, footer logs will be
required. In areas where bedrock is resistant and blasting would be required, NCDENR shall
determine whether or not to eliminate footer logs.
3. In the event where installation of log toe protection may damage tree roots, excavation shall be
' minimized. This may include reducing the length of the log toe protection. This decision shall
be field determined and authorized by NCDENR.
4. Three foot lengths of #4 reinforcing bar shall then be driven into the channel bed along the
streamside edge of the footer log buried to a minimum of 18 inches, so that the rebar is flush
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with the top surface of the footer log.
5. The bank log shall be placed directly on top of the footer log. Bank protection logs shall be
installed so that the exposed face of the logs is flush with the proposed grade. The fill material
behind the log toe protection shall be placed and tamped after each bank protection log is
installed.
6. The top bank protection log shall be set at a minimum of 24 inches above the channel invert.
7. The anchor rocks shall be placed on top of the bank log so that a minimum of 1/2 the diameter
of the anchor rock is buried laterally into the stream bank.
B. Clean-up
1. Upon completion of work, reshape slopes and stream bottom to specified elevations.
' 2. Remove unsuitable and surplus rocks and excavated materials to fill areas or approved off-site
locations.
4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
' Log toe protection and resetting existing log toe protection will be measured and paid for at the
Contract unit price linear foot (LF) of log toe protection installed and log toe protection reset. Payment
will be full compensation for the harvest and transport of all materials, excavation, installation of logs,
and resetting of logs, and for all material, labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to
' complete the work as specified in the Contract Documents, or as directed by NCDENR.
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SP-15 ROCK TOE PROTECTION
1. DESCRIPTION
The contractor shall furnish all labor, material and equipment required to install rock toe protection as
described in the Contract Documents. This work shall consist of transporting, installing and
maintaining rock toe protection within the stream channel, as specified on the Contract Documents or
as directed by NCDENR. NCDENR will assist the Contractor in identifying bankfull elevation as
needed.
2. MATERIALS
A. Footer Rock
1. Footer rock shall meet the Specifications for `Rock' contained in the Contract Documents.
Footer rock consists of rock placed below the invert of the proposed channel to provide
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SP-10 for each section of stream within the project site. Footer rock shall be sized closer to
the maximum size as outlined in the rock structure table.
B. Toe Rock
1. Toe rock shall meet the Specifications for `Rock' contained in the Contract Documents. Toe
rock consists of rocks placed upon the footer rocks.
2. The dimensions of the rock shall meet the specifications outlined in the rock table in Section
SP-10 for each section of stream within the project site.
3. CONSTRUCTION
A. Installation
1. Rock toe protection shall be installed by excavating a trench to accommodate the footer rocks.
In the event that bedrock is present in the area of installation, footer rock shall still be required
unless approval for elimination of footer rock is obtained from the NCDENR. For example,
where bedrock is friable and weathered and can be trenched, footer rock will be required. In
areas where bedrock is resistant and blasting would be required, the NCDENR shall determine
whether or not to eliminate footer rock.
2. Footer rocks shall be placed at the bottom of the trench and shall abut one another. Footer
rocks shall be firmly embedded into the stream bottom substrate. Footer rocks shall be placed
so that the tops of the rocks are even with the proposed channel thalweg.
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3. In the event where installation of the rock toe protection may damage tree roots, excavation
shall be minimized. This may include reducing the length of the rock toe protection structure
or eliminating trenching for footer rocks. This decision shall be field detennined and
authorized by the NCDENR.
4. Toe rocks shall be placed so that they lean on the footer rocks and fit snugly against each
' other. Care should be taken when placing toe rocks that the seams between toe rocks do not
line up with the seams between the footer rocks.
5. Rock toe protection shall be constructed so that the exposed face of the rocks is flush with the
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B. Clean-up
1. Upon completion of work, reshape slopes and stream bottom to specified elevations.
2. Remove unsuitable and surplus rocks and excavated materials to fill areas or approved off-site
locations.
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Rock toe protection shall be measured and paid for at the Contract unit price per ton (TON) of
rock toe protection installed. Resetting existing rock toe protection will be measured and paid at
the Contract unit price per linear foot (LF) of rock toe protection reset. Payment shall be full
compensation for all materials, excavation, installation and resetting of rocks, and for all material,
labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified in the
Contract Documents, or as directed by NCDENR.
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1. DESCRIPTION
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A. This work shall consist of furnishing and installing trees and shrubs to complete the work for the
Repair Summary Table as specified in the Contract Documents, or as directed by NCDENR.
B. Prior to start of work, the Contractor shall submit a proposed planting schedule, including source
of plant material, to NCDENR for review. No work shall be performed until this schedule is
approved by NCDENR.
C. NCDENR may request the Contractor to stake the location of individual plants within the
approved Planting Zones.
2. MATERIALS
A. Plant Material
' 1. All plant material shall conform to the current issue of the American Standard for Nursery
Stock published by the American Association of Nurserymen.
2. Plant materials must be selected from certified nurseries that have been inspected by state
and/or federal agencies. Nursery inspection certificates shall be furnished to NCDENR upon
request.
3. The nursery supply source shall certify that the origin of the seeds from which the trees and
shrubs were produced is from Hardiness Zone 6 or 7, east of the Mississippi River.
4. Plant material collected from the wild is prohibited.
5. NCDENR may reject plants damaged in handling or transportation.
6. No plants shall be installed unless NCDENR approves both the condition of the plantings and
the process of installation.
B. Substitute Plant Material
1. Prior to NOTICE-TO-PROCEED, NCDENR must approve all plant substitutions.
2. If a substitute is selected, it must be native to the North Carolina Piedmont and of the same
size, value, and quality as the original plant.
C. Water
Water used in the establishment or caring of plants and seed shall be free from any substance that
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is injurious to plant life.
D. Fertilizer
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The Contractor shall use organic fertilizers in lieu of petroleum-based fertilizers. Suitable products
that are commercially available are marketed and certified as `organic' or `natural' fertilizers.
Organic materials shall include such items as sea grasses/kelp, rock powder, bone meal, whey,
bean meal, blood meal, composted manure, etc. Product nutrient content shall be identified in the
standard form of Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P) and Potassium (K) ratios. The required
percentage of nutrients (fertilizer and lime) as well as the application rates must be based on
information derived from soil tests, not standard recommendations.
E. Mycorrhizal Fungi
Mycorrhizal fungi applied to trees and shrubs shall consist of live spores of both endo- and
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F. Mulch
Mulch to be used for topdressing of trees and shrubs shall be finely shredded pine bark (or other
locally available material) containing no other foreign material and with no
shredded material larger than six (6) inches in length or width.
3. CONSTRUCTION
A. Installation
1. All areas disturbed by construction shall be planted in accordance with the composition and
planting schedules for each designated planting zone. Areas within designated planting zones
not disturbed by construction shall be supplemented with trees and shrubs to meet the per acre
quantities specified in the composition schedule.
2. The Contractor shall refer to the planting plans, plant schedules, and details on the plans for
specific spacing requirements.
3. In the plant schedules and details, the Contractor shall use the overall spacing figures to
determine the spacing between each species of vegetation.
4. Immediately after site preparation and approval, trees and shrubs shall be planted. Planting
shall be conducted between December I and March 31, or as directed by NCDENR.
5. Root stock of the plant material shall be kept moist during transport, from the source, to the
job site and until planted.
6. The Contractor may be required to flag and label individual planting pits at specific locations.
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Upon planting a typical area within each planting zone, the Contractor shall have NCDENR
inspect and approve plant spacing and planting techniques before proceeding.
7. All planting holes shall be dug by hand using a mattock, pick or iron bar and planting holes
shall be deep enough to allow the first lateral root of the root mass to be flush with the existing
grade.
8. Remove all non-organic debris from the hole and tamp loose soil in the bottom of the hole by
hand.
9. When planting, spread roots in the hole, add fertilizer tablet and gradually backfill with soil.
Mix a minimum of 500 spores of endomycorrhizal fungi and 30 million spores of
ectomycorrhizal fungi to each cubic foot of backfill for plants. Firm the soil, being careful to
avoid breaking roots, fill hole with water (weather permitting), and backfill with additional soil
as necessary. Hand tamp as hole is being backfilled to completely fill all voids and air
pockets. Do not over compact soil. Make sure plant remains straight during
backfilling/tamping procedure.
10. An 18-inch diameter area of mulch shall be placed around each plant. Mulch shall be 2-3
inches thick. Mulch shall NOT be placed directly against the stein of the plant.
11. The Contractor shall leave no open planting holes at the close of each day.
4. MAINTENANCE
A. During planting, all areas shall be kept neat, clean and free of all trash and debris, and all
reasonable precautions shall be taken to avoid damage to existing plants, turf, structures, and
private property.
B. Remove all tags, labels, strings and wire from the plant materials, unless otherwise directed by
NCDENR.
C. Final cleanup shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and consist of removing all trash and
materials incidental to the project, including off-site disposal.
D. It will be the Contractor's responsibility to supply water if there is none available on the site. Any
costs associated with supplying water shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
5. PLANT INSPECTION
No plants shall be installed unless NCDENR approves both the condition of the planting materials and
the process of installation.
6. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
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Planting trees and shrubs shall be measured and paid for as a lump sum (LS) item in accordance with
the plant schedule and planting plan. Payment for planting trees and shrubs shall be full compensation
for furnishing, installing, maintaining, including all materials, labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals
necessary to complete the work as specified in the Contract Documents, or as directed by NCDENR.
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1. DESCRIPTION
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
This work shall consist of harvesting, transporting, installing and maintaining live branch layering as
specified on the drawings or as directed by NCDENR.
Prior to the start of work on this item, the Contractor shall submit a proposed harvesting and
construction schedule, including source of supply of live cuttings, to the NCDENR representatives for
review and approval. No work shall be performed until the NCDENR representatives approve this
schedule. Harvesting, transporting, and installation shall take place when plants are dormant
(December 1 through March 31.)
2. MATERIAL
A. Live Branch Cuttings. Live branch cuttings shall be approximately one half inch (0.5") in
diameter.
' Cuttings shall be long enough to reach the back of the planting bench (3-5' in length) and extend a
minimum of one foot (P) out from the rebuilt slope face. Side branches and bark shall remain
intact prior to installation.
' Live branch cuttings shall consist of a mix of three or more of the following species with at least
one willow (Salix) and one dogwood (Corpus) species included. Each species shall comprise no
more than 50% and no less than 20% of the mix, with the exception of Salix nigra (black willow).
If Salix nigra (black willow) is included, it shall comprise no more than 10% of the total mix.

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Cornus amomum
Cornus racemosa
Salix exigua
Salix humilis
Salix sericea
Salix nigra
Silky Dogwood
Gray Dogwood
Sandbar Willow
Mountain Willow
Silky Willow
Black Willow
B. Backfill. Backfill for the benches shall consist of stockpiled soil material.
3. CONSTRUCTION
A. General. All materials and construction techniques shall be inspected and approved by the
NCDENR representatives prior to installation.
B. Harvesting. The source of all live cuttings shall be located either on-site or within twenty-five (25)
miles of the project site (with the exception of purchasing the cuttings from an approved nursery).
The Contractor shall locate, flag, and code the live cutting sites. The Contractor shall notify the
NCDENR representatives seventy-two (72) hours prior to harvesting for review and approval of all
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harvesting sites. Upon approval by the NCDENR representatives, the Contractor shall be
responsible for harvesting and transporting the cuttings to the job site.
' C. Live Material Preparation. All cuts shall be smooth and the cut surface kept small. The use of
large pruning shears or power saws may be required. The live materials should be transported to
the construction site within eight (8) hours of harvesting and then cut to size, as specified above
and on the details.
Live materials shall be installed the same day that the cuttings are harvested. If installation of live
' materials cannot be accomplished on the same day and storage is required, live materials shall be
stored for a period no longer than two (2) days. Any storage of live materials must be approved by
the NCDENR representatives prior to storing. Protection against drying out shall be accomplished
' by keeping the material: covered, transported in unheated vehicles, moistened and/or kept in
soaking pits. Storage of live materials shall include continuous shade by covering with evergreen
branches or plastic sheeting. Proper storage shall also include sheltering live plant material from
the wind and protection from drying by being heeled into moist seils and/or sprayed with anti-
transpirant chemicals. Where water is available, live branch cuttings shall be sprayed or
immersed. Warm water (over 15°C) stimulates growth and should be used only upon the approval
of the NCDENR representatives. Any costs associated with such storage are incidental to the
overall unit installation costs.
D. Live Branch Layering Construction. Installation of live branch layer rows shall begin above
boulder bank protection areas just below bankfull elevation as shown on the details. Benches shall
be constructed two to three feet (2'-3') deep. Benches shall be excavated horizontally, on the
contour. The surface of the bench shall be sloped so that the outside edge is 10 degrees higher
than the back edge
.
Before placing plant material install three inches (3") of topsoil as a base for plant material. Place
' a three-inch (3") layer (a minimum of 10 branches per linear foot) of live branch cuttings on the
bench, horizontal to the slope face. Place the branches in a crisscross configuration with the
growing tips of the live material oriented toward the outside of the bench. Some of the basal ends
of the branches shall touch the back of the bench. Branch tips shall extend a minimum of one foot
(1') beyond the edge of the bench. Backfill shall be placed on top of the branches to a finished
grade as directed in the field and soil compacted to no more than .85 Proctor density.
'
E. Cleanup. During installation of live branch layering, all areas shall be kept neat, clean and free of
all trash and debris, and all reasonable precautions shall be taken to avoid damage to existing
plants, turf, structures, and private property. Final cleanup shall be the responsibility of the
' Contractor and consist of removing all trash and materials incidental to the project and disposing
of them off-site.
F. Site Inspection. The NCDENR representatives shall make a final inspection with the Contractor to
ensure all branch layers have been installed according to the Special Provisions, drawings, and
' details. The Contractor shall be responsible for correcting all deficiencies within ten (10) calendar
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days of the inspection. A final inspection of the corrected actions shall be performed by the
NCDENR representatives and the Contractor prior to final completion.
It will be the Contractor's responsibility to supply water if there is none available on the site. Any
costs associated with supplying water shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be
included in the unit cost of the live branch layering installation.
4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Live branch layering shall be measured and paid for at the Contract unit price per linear foot (LF) of
live branch layering installed. Payment will be full compensation for harvesting, storaging, installing
(including excavation), including all materials, labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to
complete the work as specified in these Special Provisions and on the plans.
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1. DESCRIPTION
SP-18 HERBACEOUS PERMANENT SEEDING
A. This work shall consist of furnishing and installing all herbaceous seed for the Planting Zones as
specified in the Contract Documents, or as directed by NCDENR.
B. Prior to start of work on this item, the Contractor shall submit a proposed seeding schedule,
including the source of the seed, to NCDENR for review. No work shall be performed until this
schedule is approved by NCDENR.
2. MATERIALS
A. Herbaceous Seed
' 1. Herbaceous Seed shall consist of seed varieties specified in the composition and planting
schedules for all planting zones.
2. Seed shall be certified that the Pure Live Seed (PLS) percentage is equal to or greater than that
which is specified on the Plant Schedules. If the PLS is less than specified, the Contractor
shall increase the seeding rate to compensate for the PLS difference at his/her own expense.
3. All seed and seed varieties shall be free from State and Federal prohibited noxious weed seeds
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and the following:
Annual bluegrass Corn cockle Spurred anoda
Bermuda grass Dodder Wild garlic
Bindweed Giant foxtail Wild onion
Cocklebur Horse nettle
4. Mulch
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Seed mulch shall consist of straw or wood cellulose mulch.
5. Water
Water used in the establishment or caring of plants and seed shall be free from any substance
that is injurious to plant life.
6. Fertilizer
The Contractor shall use organic fertilizers in lieu of petroleum-based fertilizers. Suitable
products that are commercially available are marketed and certified as `organic' or `natural'
fertilizers. Organic materials shall include such items as sea grasses/kelp, rock powder, bone
meal, whey, bean meal, blood meal, composted manure, etc. Product nutrient content shall be
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' identified in the standard form of Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P) and Potassium (K) ratios.
Fertilizer nutrient content shall be 20-10-5. The application rate shall be equivalent to a 5 gram
tablet per bare root plant. Any proposed substitution to this nutrient content must be approved
by NCDENR. Application rates of fertilizers shall be 800-1200 lb/acre of 10-10-10 (or the
equivalent).
' 7. Limestone
' Application rates of limestone shall be 1-1 %2 tons/acre.
3. CONSTRUCTION
' A. All areas disturbed by construction shall be seeded in accordance with the planting plans and
schedules. The herbaceous plant seed mix is specified on the composition and planting schedules.
Areas not disturbed shall not be seeded.
B. All areas to be seeded shall conform to the finished grades as specified on the plans and be free of
all weeds, trash, debris, brush, clods, loose rocks and other foreign materials larger than 3 inches
' in diameter or length that would interfere with seeding. All gullies, washes or disturbed areas that
develop subsequent to final dressing shall be repaired prior to seeding.
C. Seeding shall be performed from March 1 through November 30 or as directed by NCDENR. No
' seeding shall be performed on frozen ground or when the temperature is 32°F/0°C or lower.
' D. Seeding shall be accomplished by using a broadcast spreader. Any alternative seeding methods
must be approved by NCDENR, prior to Bid Submittal. All seeding equipment shall be calibrated
before application to the satisfaction of NCDENR so that the material is applied accurately and
' evenly to avoid misses and overlaps. Seed installed by a broadcast spreader shall be capable of
placing seed at the specified rate
.
E. Seed shall be applied within the top 'A inch of the soil in two different directions. The Contractor
' shall maximize the seed/soil contact by firming soil around the seed with a cultipacker, other
similar equipment, or by dragging the surface with chain link fence.
F. Immediately after seeding, the site shall be watered lightly but thoroughly so that the top 4 inches
of soil is saturated.

G. The Contractor shall mulch and tack all seeded areas within 24 hours after seeding.
H. Final cleanup shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and consist of removing all trash and
materials incidental to the project and disposing of them off-site.
4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Herbaceous seeding shall be measured and paid for as a lump sum (LS) item in accordance with the
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plant schedule and Repair Summary Table. Payment will be full compensation for furnishing and
incorporating all seed, materials, labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the
work as specified in the Contract Documents, or as directed by NCDENR.
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SP-19 LIVE STAKE INSTALLATION
1. DESCRIPTION
A. This work shall consist of harvesting, transporting, installing, and maintaining live stake materials
as specified by the engineer. Live stakes may also be purchased commercially at the discretion of
the contractor in lieu of harvesting.
B. Prior to the start of work on this item, the Contractor shall submit a proposed harvesting and
construction schedule, including source of supply of live cuttings, to NCDENR for review and
approval. No work shall be performed until this schedule is approved by NCDENR. Harvesting,
transporting, and installation shall take place when plants are dormant (December 1 through April
1).
2. MATERIALS
A. Live Stakes
' 1. Live cuttings for live stakes shall be one-half to one and a half inches (0.5" to 1.5") in
diameter and three feet (3') in length. Side branches shall be removed and the bark left
intact prior to installation.
2. Buds on the stakes shall be oriented in an upward position. The basal ends shall be
tapered to a point for easy insertion into the soil. The top shall be cut smooth and square.
3. Live stake cuttings shall consist of a mix of three or more of the following species with at
least one willow (Salix) and one dogwood (Corpus) species included. Each species shall
comprise no more than 50% and no less than 20% of the mix.
Cornus amomum Silky dogwood
Cornus racemosa Gray dogwood
Cornus sericea `stolonifera' Red osier dogwood
Salix discolor Pussy willow
Salix sericea Silky Willow
3. CONSTRUCTION
A. General
All materials and construction techniques shall be inspected and approved by NCDENR prior to
installation.
B. Harvesting
The source of all harvested live cuttings shall be from on-site or within twenty-five (25) miles of
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the project site. The Contractor shall locate, flag, and code the live cutting sites. The Contractor
shall notify NCDENR seventy-two (72) hours prior to harvesting to review and approve all
harvesting sites. Upon approval by NCDENR, the Contractor shall be responsible for harvesting
and transporting the cuttings to the job site.
C. Purchasing
If the Contractor is unable to locate sufficient harvesting sites for the live stakes, upon approval
from the Engineer the Contractor may purchase live branch material from a State certified nursery.
The material shall meet all of the specifications found in this section.
D. Live Material Preparation
1. Shrubs and young trees used in preparation of live stakes shall be cut directly above the ground.
The faces of all cuts shall be clean and smooth, and the cut surface shall be of minimum surface
area (cut shall be perpendicular to stake rather than oblique). The use of large pruning shears or
power saws may be required. Trees that are more than three inches (3") in diameter shall be
topped.
2. The live materials shall be transported to the construction site within eight (8) hours of
harvesting and then cut to size, as specified above and on the details.
3. Live materials must be protected against drying out and overheating before/during transport
(e.g., they shall be covered, transported in unheated vehicles, moistened, kept in soak pits) and on-
site prior to installation (e.g., by storing in controlled conditions, storing in shade, covering with
evergreen branches or plastic, placing in moist soil, or spraying with anti-transpirant chemicals).
Live materials shall receive continuous shade, shall be sheltered from the wind, and shall be
continuously protected from drying by being heeled into moist soils. Where water is available,
live branch cuttings shall be sprayed or immersed. Warm water (over 15°C) stimulates growth and
should be used only upon the approval of NCDENR. Any costs associated with such storage are
incidental to the overall unit costs.
4. Live materials shall be installed the same day that the cuttings are harvested. If installation of
live materials cannot be accomplished on the same day and storage is required, live materials shall
be stored for a period no longer than two (2) days. Any storage of live materials must be approved
by NCDENR prior to storing.
E. Live Stake Installation
1. Drive live stakes through the erosion control fabric and into the ground so that sixty percent
(60%) of the stake is below the ground surface. The contractor shall use a dead-pan hammer for
driving the stake directly into the ground or drive a pilot hole, smaller in diameter then the live
stake, and then driving the live stake into the pilot hole. Stagger the live stakes eighteen inches
(18") on center throughout all live stake areas indicated in the Contract Documents.
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' 2. Live stake buds shall be facing upward.
3. All live stakes split during installation may be left in place but must be supplemented with a
new live stake that remains un-split after installation.
' F. Clean-up
1. During installation of live stakes, all areas shall be kept neat, clean and free of all trash and
debris, and all reasonable precautions shall be taken to avoid damage to existing plants, turf,
structures, and private property.
2. Final cleanup shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and consist of removing all trash and
materials incidental to the project and disposing of them off-site.
G. Site Inspection

1. NCDENR shall make a final inspection with the Contractor to ensure all live stakes have been
installed according to the specifications, plans, and details.
' 2. The Contractor shall be responsible for correcting all deficiencies within ten (10) calendar days
of the inspection.
3. A final inspection of the corrected actions shall be performed by NCDENR and the Contractor
prior to final completion.
H. Maintenance
1. Live stakes shall be maintained and monitored for two years after the completion, final
inspection, and approval of the installation.
2. The Contractor shall perform the following maintenance activities:

Replace all diseased and dead vegetation caused by factors other than stream erosion.
Keep vegetation cleared of debris after all storm events.
Prune all dead wood and vegetation as needed.
' 3. It will be the Contractor's responsibility to supply water if there is none available on the site.
Any costs associated with supplying water shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be
' included in the unit cost of the live branch layering installation.
1. Warranty
' The Contractor shall maintain a one (1) year, 85% care and replacement warranty for live stakes.
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The period of care and replacement shall begin after inspection and approval of the initial
installation of all live stakes and continue for one year, with one potential replacement period.
The Contractor will not be responsible for live stakes that have been damaged by vandalism, fire,
flooding or other activities beyond the Contractor's control.
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Payment for live stakes shall be measured and paid for at the Contract unit price per each (EA) live
stake installed. Live stake installation will include harvesting, installing, maintenance and
warranty, including all materials, labor, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete
the work as specified in these special provisions and on the plans.
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SP-20 GUARANTEE
The Contractor shall guarantee all of the work included in this Contract for a period of 1 year after the date
of completion and acceptance of the facilities by NCDENR as follows:
Against all faulty or imperfect materials, and against all imperfect, careless, unskilled workmanship on the
part of the Contractor, his/her sub-contractors, or component manufacturers.
The entire facilities and each and every part thereof shall operate with normal care and attention in a
satisfactory and efficient manner, and in accordance with the requirements of the Specifications.
The Contractor agrees to replace, with proper workmanship and materials, and to re-execute, correct, or
repair, without cost to NCDENR, work which may be found to be improper or imperfect or which does not
operate in a satisfactory manner or fails to perform as specified.
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PLANTING SCHEDULES
1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. . . 1. 1. 1. 1. . 1. . 1.
PLANT AND COMPOSITION SCHEDULE
Zone 1: Riparian Woodlands - Low-Light, Mesic Size (acres): 0.28
Overall
Spacing Quantity Frequency Species Vegetation Strata/
Common Name
Unit
Size
Spacing Type Individual
(feet off per acre (%) Quantity Species Name Spacing (ft.)
center)
MIDSTORY TREES
25 31 Comus altemifolia Alternate-leaf dogwood CON 2-3' Random 20
25 31 Magnolia tripetala Umbrella tree CON 2-3' Random 20
25 31 Ostrya virginiana Eastern hophornbeam CON 2-3' Random 20
25 31 Ulmus rubra Slippery elm CON 2-3' Random 20
100 124 = Total
12 303 SHRUBS and VINES
20 17 Clethra acuminata Mountain sweet pepperbush CON 2-3' Random 27
20 17 Corylus americana Hazelnut CON 2-3' Random 27
20 17 Leucothoe fontanesiana Dog-hobble CON 2-3' Random 27
20 17 Lindera benzoin Spicebush CON 2-3' Random 27
20 17 Rhododendron calendulaceum Flame azalea CON 2-3' Random 27
100 85 = Total
CON=container
NOTE: Apply in 20-foot wide corridor from top of each bank, unless otherwise specified or directed b NCDENR.

PLANT AND COMPOSITION SCHEDULE
Zone 2: Lower Floodplain - Meander Buffer Size (acres): 0.13
Overall
Min.
Quantity
Frequency
Species
Vegetation Strata/
Individual
Spacing per acre N Quantity Species Name Common Name Unit Size Spacing Type Min.
Spacing (ft)
TREES
20 18 Acerrubrum Red maple CON 3-4' Random 18
20 18 Carya cordiformis Bitternut hickory CON 34 Random 18
25 22 Fraxinus pennsylvanica Green ash CON 3-4' Random 16
20 18 Nyssa sylvatica Black gum CON 3-4' Random 18
15 13 Platanus occidentalis American sycamore CON 34 Random 21
100 89 = Total
MIDSTORY TREES
30 27 Amelanchier laevis Smooth serviceberry CON 2-3' Random 14
40 35 Betual nigra River birch CON 2-3' Random 13
30 27 Carpinus caroliniana Ironwood CON 2-3' Random 14
100 89 = Total
6 1210 SHRUBS and VINES
15 24 Calycanthus floridus Common sweetshrub CON 2-3' Random 15
15 24 Corpus amomum Silky dogwood CON 2-3' Random 15
20 31 Sambucus canadensis Common elderberry CON 2-3' Random 14
15 24 Spirea latifolia Broad-leaved meadowswee CON 2-3' Random 15
15 24 Vaccinium corymbosum Highbush blueberry CON 2-3' Random 15
20 31 Viburnum dentatum Southern arrowwood CON 2-3' Random 14
100 158 = Total
CON=container
NOTE: Apply in 10-foot wide corridor from top of each bank, unless otherwise specified or directed by NCDENR.

PLANT AND COMPOSITION SCHEDULE
Zone 3: Riparian Woodlands - Lower Floodplain Size (acres): 2.0
Overall
Min. Quantity Frequency Species Vegetation Strata/ Individual
Spacing per acre N Quantity Species Name Common Name Unit Size Spacing Type Min.
()
Spacing (ft)
TREES
20 121 Acerrubrum Red maple CON 5-6' Random 27
20 121 Fraxinus pennsylvanica Green ash CON 5-6' Random 27
25 152 Juglans nigra Black walnut CON 5-6' Random 24
20 121 Nyssa sylvatica Black gum CON 5-6' Random 27
15 91 Platanus occidentalis American sycamore CON 5-6' Random 31
100 606 = Total
CON=container
P.L.S.=Pure Live Seed
NOTE: Apply in 20-foot wide corridor from top of each bank, unless otherwise specified or directed by NCDENR .

PLANT AND COMPOSITION SCHEDULE
Permanent Seeding Size (acres): 1.51
Overall
Min. Quantity Frequency Species Vegetation Strata/ Individual
Spacing per acre (%) Quantity Species Name Common Name Unit Size Spacing Type Min.
(ft) Spacing (ft.)
N/A 40 HERBACEOUS SEED
3 1.8 Carex crinita Fringed sedge LB-76% P.L.S. N/A Seed N/A
25 15.1 Dichanthelium clandestinum Deertongue grass LB-76% P.L.S. N/A Seed N/A
25 15.1 Elymus virginicus Virginia wild rye LB-76% P.L.S. N/A Seed N/A
25 15.1 Lolium multiflorum Annual rye LB-76% P.L.S. N/A Seed N/A
20 12.1 Panicum virgatum Switchgrass LB-76% P.L.S. NIA Seed N/A
2 1.2 Vernonia noveboracensis New York ironweed L13-76% P.L.S. N/A Seed N/A
100 60.4 = Total
P.L.S.=Pure Live Seed
NOTE: Apply in 20-foot wide corridor from top of each bank, unless otherwise specified or directed by NCDENR.

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APPENDIX E
SCHEDULE OF UNIT COSTS & QUANTITIES
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SCHEDULE OF UNIT QUANTITIES AND COSTS
BROWN BRANCH REPAIR SERVICES
CALDWELL COUNTY, NC
Contractor agrees to perform all work included in the Contract Documents, for the following unit costs and total lump sum bid:

ITEM NCDOT SPEC.
SECTION (or
Spec.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
UNIT
UNIT COST
TOTAL
1 416 SP-09 Channel Excavation
On-site excavation 270 Cy
On-site fill 270 Cy
2 701 SP-07 Placing Salvaged Topsoil (6" depth) 3,080 Sy
3 800 SP-04 Mobilization 1 LS
4 SP-06 Pump Around -- Maintenance of Stream Flow 1 LS
5 SP-I I NCDOT Class A Erosion Control Stone (2" to 6" diameter) 30 TON
6 SP-12 Coir Fiber Matting 192 Sy
7 SP-13 Rock Cross Vane I EA
8 (SP-14) Log Toe Protection 25 LF
9 Reset Log Toe Protection 240 LF
10 (SP-15) Rock Toe Protection 140 TON
11 Reset Rock Protection 90 LF
12 SP-16 Planting Trees and Shrubs (Zones 1 through 3) 1 LS
13 SP-17 Live Branch Layering 340 LF
14 SP-18 Herbaceous Permanent Seeding 7310 Sy
15 SP-19) Live Stake Installation 6430 EA
TOTAL