AMENDMENT #1
September 16, 2021
Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number
PCCD-21-PCW2Upgrade-03, 9/2/2021
Issued byPlum Creek Conservation District
Lockhart, Texas

The above numbered IFB hereby is amended as set forth
below. The hour and date specified for receipt of offers is
not changed.
PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT
1. To transmit pen-and-ink changes to the IFB drawings and specifications, and to provide
meeting minutes (including Questions and Answers), and attendance list for the 9/14/2021
Pre-bid Conference/Site Showing.
2. To remind bidders that oral explanations or instructions given before the award of thecontract will not be binding. See PART I, Subpart B, Instructions to Bidders, Section 6.
Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this Amendment no later than the hour and datespecified in the IFB for receipt of sealed bids by one of the following methods:(1) Make appropriate notations on Exhibit A, Offer form (PART I, Subpart C, page GP-8).
(2) Complete and return form below. Form must be mailed or hand-carried to the address
designated for receipt of bids, and be made to the attention of Daniel Meyer, Contracting
Officer, clearly noting “Acknowledgment of Receipt of Amendment No. 1, IFB No. PCCD21-PCW2Upgrade-03” on the envelope. Fax, electronic, or telegraphic
acknowledgments of receipt are not allowed.

---------------------------------------------------------------ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT
Amendment No. 1 (9-16-2021)
IFB PCCD-21-PCW2Upgrade-03 (Site 2 Upgrade)
Bidder’s Signature: ________________________________________
Bidder’s Name: ________________________________________
Bidder’s Title:________________________________________

Date Signed:________________________________________

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PEN-AND-INK CHANGESPART IV – CONSTRUCTION & MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
CSpec 7 – Construction Survey
Section 9.a.(4). DELETE this paragraph and insert new paragraphs (see below).
Section 9.a. ADD the following new paragraphs:(4) In Section 3, Quality of Work, electronic models created for the purpose of aiding
the Contractor in stakeout and/or quantity computations, as well as field layout
and staking shall be prepared and/or performed by a Professional Engineer (PE)or Registered Public Land Surveyor (RPLS) licensed in the state of Texas.
(5) In Section 5, Construction Surveys, the surveys conducted by the Contractor
shall include but not be limited to:(a) Those required to check all excavation and earthfill slopes as work

progresses to ensure such slopes are maintained at those specified.
(b) Earthfill slopes shall be checked at least each five feet of vertical interval andcorrected to planned slope.
(c) Those necessary to set “bluetops” for subgrades and finished grades of all

excavations, earthfills, and appurtenances to the works.
(6) The Contractor shall install two (2) Permanent Reference Markers (PRM) at
locations to be determined by the Engineer.
(a) This establishment of the PRMs shall consist of all work and materials (except

the benchmark caps) required for installation of permanent reference
markers. The aluminum caps for the PRM will be furnished by theContracting Officer prior to casting/pouring the concrete.
(b) Two (2) PRMs shall be required. The locations of the markers shall be

determined by the Engineer.
(c) Markers shall be cast in place, non-reinforced, concrete cylinders or precast,non-reinforced, concrete cylinders installed flush with the ground line and witha standard benchmark cap mounted on the top.
(d) The concrete cylinder shall have a minimum diameter of 10 inches and depthof 2 feet, except a lesser depth may be approved by the Engineer where rockis encountered. Earth forming will be permitted for cast-in-place markers. The
proportions of the aggregates shall be such as to produce a concrete mixture
that works readily into the excavated hole but does not segregate or exude
free water during consolidation.
(e) No surface finish will be required for that portion of the marker which will be

below ground. If precast markers are used, backfill shall be thoroughly
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Separate payment will not be made for this item. Compensation for this item
will be included in the payment for the bid item Construction Surveys.

CSpec 11 – Removal of Water
Section 9.a. ADD the following new paragraph:(8) There is no guarantee that the slide gate on the principal spillway tower willfunction to dewater the site. Therefore, pumping and siphoning of the site should
be included in contractor’s sequence of work. Refer to Construction Specification
11 for additional information.
CSpec 21 – Excavation
Section 10, 1st paragraph. Change “Section 5” to read “Section 4”.
Section 10, 2nd paragraph. Change “Section 6” to read “Section 5”.
Section 10, 3rd paragraph. Change “Section 7” to read “Section 6”.
Section 9.a. ADD the following new paragraphs:(g) Separate payment will not be made for this item. Compensation for this item

will be included in the payment for the bid item Construction Surveys.
CSpec 401 – Geotechnical Instrumentation
Section 2, last paragraph. Change “Stated” to read “States”.

PART II – GENERAL CONDITIONSArticle 20 – Workweek/Construction Schedule
Change paragraph (d) to read as follows:(d) The maximum workweek that will be approved is:- Monday through Saturday, up to 11 hours per day not to exceed 60
hours per week.
- Work is permitted during “daylight” hours only.

DESIGNATIONS / ITEMS STAKEDITEMS DESIGNATED VERBALLY/MARKED AT SITE SHOWING
See attached Site Visit Exhibit (1 page)
Construction Spec 2, Clearing and Grubbing
Locations for buried materials (Section 7, 3rd paragraph)• Locations for buried materials shall be designated at the time of the showing of the site toprospective bidders (shown as waste areas in exhibit).
Actual limits of required clearing and grubbing [7.a.(2)]• The actual limits of required clearing and grubbing will be as designated or staked at the time ofthe showing the site to prospective bidders (includes waste areas, auxiliary spillway, RCC
spillway, and principal spillway outlet locations in exhibit).
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Existing brush piles and downed debris shall be disposed as specified above and shall be
designated at the time of the showing the site to prospective bidders.

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CSpec 3, Structure Removal
Actual limits of fences required to be removed [7.a.(2)]• The limits of fences to be removed shown on the drawings are approximate. Additionally, somefences may exist within the construction areas that are not delineated on the drawings. The actual
limits of fences required to be removed will be marked on the site at the time of the showing of
the site to prospective bidders.

•Drawing Sheet 5, Note 3 - Final location will be designated at site showing:• Access Road
• Construction Campsite• Stockpile Area
• Borrow Area
• Waste Areas (2 on drawings)

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1) Question: Are there any provisions for dust control / road sweeper requirements in thespecifications?
Response: The contractor should include dust control and street cleanliness in the Storm
Water Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP) submitted for review to the Engineer.
2) Question: What are the responsibilities for QA/QC for owner/ contractor?
Response: Responsibilities are delineated in Construction Specification 94.
3) Question: Has a SWPPP been included in the plans?
Response: Page 70 & 71 of the plan set should be used as guidance for development of
the SWPPP. Contractor to submit final SWPPP to Engineer for approval prior tocommencement of work. Reference Construction Specification 5 for additional information.
4) Question: Can the contractor use the alley that was used for the site visit during
construction?
Response: No, the only site access will be as indicated in the plans (off Lehman Road).
5) Question: Is there any impact to the existing wastewater mains on the north side of theproperty?
Response: No, the proposed construction is not anticipated to interfere with the 2-12”
wastewater mains in proximity to the auxiliary spillway.
6) Question: For Construction Surveying, are there any requirements for use of a Registered
Professional Land Surveyor (RPLS)?
Response: Refer to additions to Construction Spec 7, Section 9.a included in Amendment#1.
7) Question: Will electronic surveying information be provided to the contractor during bid
advertisement? What about after award of the contract?
Response: No electronic surveying information will be provided during bid advertisement.
After award of the contract, certain CAD and GIS files will be released to the contractor for
their use after receipt of required AECOM waiver.

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Page 4 of 258) Question: What specification outlines the installation of a coffer dam?
Response: All removal/ diversion of surface and ground water techniques are outlined inConstruction Specification 11.
9) Question: What makes Type A & B soil unacceptable for this project?
Response: Soil types and applications are defined in Construction Specification 23. The
geotechnical report is available to the contractor to assist in identifying what soil types areavailable onsite.
10) Question: Where is the mixing plant to be located?
Response: The mixing plant is to be located on-site and to be approved by the Engineer
prior to construction.
11) Question: Who is required to review/ approve the Traffic Control Plan (TCP)?
Response: The TCP must be reviewed by the Engineer prior to start of construction.
Contractor to verify if any other local governmental agencies will need to approve the TCP.
12) Question: What other permits will be required?
Response: A US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Section 404 Permit has been secured
for this project and will be available to the contractor at award of bid. All other permits
applicable to performance of the work will need to be secured by the contractor for theentirety of work to be performed under the contract.
13) Question: What are the requirements for Site Security / Public Accessibility?
Response: Site security and protection of equipment, materials, and persons are theresponsibility of the contractor. Contractor is responsible to determine the measuresneeded to provide this protection (e.g., temporary fencing, signage, etc.) and provide themat Contractor’s expense.
14) Question: For the purpose of dewatering utilizing the slide gate, can the bottom gateelevation be provided?
Response: The contractor should review the available as-built drawings to determine any
existing conditions.
15) Question: Is the area of the watershed for the detention basin available?
Response: Refer to the Cover Sheet of the plans for information regarding the drainage
area and total storage capacity of the facility.
16) Question: What is the use and/or need for the existing pipe fencing and cattle guard
located near the proposed borrow area?
Response: These existing pipe fences were old site access fencing, there is norequirement to remove and/or protect this fencing.
17) Question: What is the requirement for onsite Owner office space?
Response: Refer to Construction Specification 8 for Field Office requirements.
18) Question: What is the size of the existing sanitary sewer mains at the end of the proposed
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Response: There are two – 12” diameter lines with approximate 5’ depth of bury. Refer tothe plans for approximate location. Exact location and depth should be verified by thecontractor prior to proceeding with construction related activities in their proximity.
19) Question: Is the Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) spillway to be constructed incontinuous lifts upstream / downstream?
Response: Yes, refer to Construction Specification 36 for additional information regarding
the RCC.
20) Question: Is there a construction entrance detail?
Response: Reference Detail 3 on sheet 71 for the stabilized construction entrance detail.
Reference Construction Specification 8 for additional information regarding the primary site
access.
21) Question: Is aquatic species relocation required?
Response: Per the USACE Section 404 Permit, no aquatic species relocation is required.
22) Question: Is there an MS4 Discharge permit?
Response: Contractor to verify what permits are required for construction. All required
permits will need to be secured by the contractor for the entirety of work to be performed
under the contract.
23) Question: Are there any Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program requirements
for this project?
Response: No.
24) Question: Will the storage container near the construction access road and campsite berelocated?
Response: Yes, according to an email received from the City of Kyle’s Park Director,
Mariana Espinoza, the storage trailer will be relocated prior to commencement of work.
25) Question: Do you know if there are cattle located on adjacent properties in which the
fencing is to be removed?
Response: Adjacent landowners have confirmed that if they do bring cattle to their property
during the construction period, there are existing property fences that will prevent cattle fromentering the worksite.

9/14/2021 SITE SHOWING / PRE-BID CONFERENCE MINUTES
Note: Some items contained in the IFB were pointed out and are not included in these meeting minutes
for purpose of brevity. However, this Amendment No. 1 contains information necessary for bidders to
submit bids and all information where the lack thereof would be prejudicial to uninformed bidders.

WELCOME / INTRODUCTIONSThe Contracting Local Organization for this project is Plum Creek Conservation District (PCCD), Lockhart,
TX. The Contracting Officer (CO) for this project will be Daniel Meyer (PCCD Executive Manager) andthe Alternate CO will be Matt Shaw (PCCD Staff Member). AECOM will provide a full time Inspector (JoeOwen) and a Project Engineer (Bobby Mengden). Jean Ann Maynard will serve as contracting consultant
to the PCCD for the project. The project is receiving funds from the Texas State Soil and Water
Conservation Board and PCCD. See Attachment A for a listing of all attendees.

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The conference commenced at 9:30 a.m., and Daniel Meyer welcomed attendees, made introductions,and provided a brief history of the project. Questions and Answers from the conference and site visit arelisted in this Amendment #1 as well as photographs of Site 10.

DISCUSSION WITH CITY OF KYLE
Question: The City of Kyle Engineer, Mr. Jeff Prato, had asked about the work schedule during
the Pie in the Sky Hot Air Balloon Festival?
Response: Mr. Prato stated the Pie in the Sky festival is planned for Labor Day weekend 2022
(Thursday thru Monday) adjacent to the construction site. Mr. Meyer, PCCD executive
manager, indicated that Labor Day and the preceding Sunday would be a holiday in which there
would be “no work” allowed.
Question: Will a traffic plan need to be submitted to the City of Kyle for approval?
Response: The City of Kyle Engineer stated that it was not necessary to submit a traffic control
plan. As the Contractor is responsible for obtaining any required permit, it is advisable to confirm
this with the City. He also suggested that it would be best if incoming traffic to Lehman Road
and the construction site come from FM 150 (less residential) rather than from Bunton Lane.

ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONThis material was presented by Jean Ann Maynard. Administrative matters not contained in the IFB
along with items in the IFB that were emphasized are as follows:
General Information
Sign-In Sheet. Be sure you signed in.
The IFB was published on 9/2/21. Printed copies of the bid documents are not being distributed. If you
want a copy of the Invitation for Bids (IFB) package, any future amendments to them, and the Plan Holder
Registration Form, you must download the files from the PCCD website as stated in the Bid Notice.
Amendment No. 1 will be issued after this Site Showing. It will include today’s meeting minutes, thequestions/answers, an attendance list, and all pen-and-ink changes to the original bid package. Allregistered planholders will be advised by email when it is available online. In order to receive notification,
you must submit a Plan Holder Registration Form. Very important to register. No hard copies of any
Amendments will be mailed or emailed – you will need to download them from the District website.
Reminder: You must submit your acknowledgment of receipt of EACH Amendment (either on the
Amendment cover sheet form or on bid form, Offer, Exhibit A). Failure to acknowledge receipt of anamendment may result in rejection of a sealed bid.
Performance Time (PT). Original time is 376 calendar days. Additional days will be added for eligible
weather delays and any change orders that warrant more time, as needed. PT begins day after receipt of
Notice to Proceed. The PT was computed to include 20 calendar days move-in time and working the
maximum allowed workweek of 6 days per week, 10 hours per day. [See Amd. #1 pen-and-ink change
made to maximum workweek.] It also includes Sundays and the holiday shutdowns listed in Part II, Article
20.
Sealed Bids are DUE (and will be publicly opened).
(a) Thursday, September 30: 10:00 AM(b) Must hand carry or mail. No Fax or Telegraphic bids are allowed.
(c) NOTE: Deliver or mail bid to this PCCD office.
Engineer’s Cost Estimate. This will NOT be disclosed until after bids have been opened. The EstimatedPrice Range is: between $5,000,000 and $7,000,000.

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IFB/Contract Terms & Conditions. As a local contract, various requirements from Texas codes andstatutes govern the basic contract. There is no Federal funding so there are no Federal clauses.
Instructions to Bidders (PART I – General Provisions, Subpart B)
Encouraged to carefully read.
Section 2 – Conditions Affecting the Work. To view site (other than today) you need to make an
appointment with Daniel Meyer and you must be escorted to the site with an authorized person. Note thatno digging or taking of core samples will be allowed.
Section 3 – Bid Must Contain (Original + 1 copy)

SEE Part I, Subpart C, Bid Forms(a) Exhibit A - Offer. Sign in ink (must have legal Authority to contractually bind the company).
(b) Exhibit B – Bid Schedule. Offer must be valid for minimum of 30 days.
(c) Exhibit C. References.
(d) Exhibit D – Bid Bond(i) Bid Guarantee: 5% of TOTAL bid price.
(ii) Certified or cashier’s check (responsible TX bank). --- OR --(iii) Bid bond. (1) Must use Exhibit D form (original + 1 copy). (2) Must meet all Bid Bond
Requirements for surety as stated in Section 8. READ THIS CAREFULLY. NOTE surety
must be U.S. Treasury listed.
(e) Exhibit E – Bidder Certifications. Three sections you need to “circle” appropriate answer and write insurety information on one.
Section 4 – Preparation of Bid(a) IFB documents and Plan Holder Registration Form must be obtained using the District website as
outlined in the Public Bid Notice. Printed copies of the IFB packages are not available. The official
printed hard copy shall take precedence over an electronic media copy. This official file hard copy ofeach IFB may be viewed at the PCCD office.
(b) Submit offer in DUPLICATE (original + 1 copy of all documents).
(c) Bidders are entitled to EXCLUDE exempted taxes in bid price. Contractor will be performing acontract for an exempt organization. The District will issue an Affidavit to the Contractor. Contractor
must issue a Tax Exempt Certificate to each supplier. Contractor is responsible to know and follow
all Texas Codes regarding this. [Details in Part II, General Conditions, Article 29](d) Bid Schedule (Exhibit B). One award will be made for the Total Bid Items (there are 2 pages).
Failure to price each item in the Bid Schedule is a basis to reject bid.
Section 6 – Explanation to Bidders / Inquiries. NO verbal explanations or instructions given before awardof the contract will be binding. ALL questions regarding the meaning or interpretation of any bid
document must be submitted IN WRITING to Daniel Meyer (via Email or Fax is allowed). The deadline tosubmit written questions is noon on 9/21/21. If the answer requires interpretation of a bid document, it will
be given in writing to all planholders via an Amendment to the IFB. Please send all inquiries throughDaniel. If an Engineer’s input is needed, he will do so [please don’t contact Engineer Shane Ice directly].
Section 8 – Bid Bond Requirements. All bids require a bid guarantee in the amount of not less than 5% ofTotal Bid Price. Bonds must be on the form provided in the bid package.
Section 11 and 12 – Qualification/Disqualification of Bidders. Carefully note these requirements. In order
to be awarded the contract, the low bid must meet two requirements. First, bid documents are reviewed todetermine if the bid is “responsive”—meets essential elements of the IFB requirements. Then, the“responsibility” of the bidder is determined. Technical and financial references are carefully checked toensure bidder is qualified, etc. These clauses list what will be considered in determining the “responsibility”
of the bidder.
Section 20 – Records. This lists documents available at the PCCD office for viewing by interested parties.
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Mechanics Reports and 2 Geologic Investigation Reports and the as-built plans from original dam
construction, but those items are for your information and won’t become a part of the awarded contract. Allof these documents also are available to view/download at the PCCD website.
Anticipated Schedule / Contracting Procedure
Bid Opening (September 30): Publicly open sealed bids. Declare apparent low bidder and meet with
their representative.
Issue Notice of Award. PCCD Board will meet on October 5 to approve award. Notice will be issued on
October 6 or 7, if possible. You will have 5 workdays to submit your 1st post-award documents [See Part
III – Supplemental Conditions, Article 4 for a LIST]. You are encouraged to review these now and be
prepared to submit on time (or your bid security could be forfeited and the PCCD would move on to 2nd
low bid).
2nd Post-award Documents. These will be requested at same time as Notice of Award and will be due
about October 21 (such as construction schedule, safety plan, etc.).
The Preconstruction Conference, will be held about October 27. If everything is in order, the Notice toProceed will be issued on Monday, November 1 and Day #1 of performance time would be Nov. 2.
General Conditions (PART II)
Exceeding Time in Contract [Article 5]. If you do not complete work within performance time and it isdeemed in best interest of District to allow Contractor to complete the work (vs. terminate for default), willassess actual damages. NO liquidated damages clause.
Actual damages will not be assessed for lost revenue and/or taxes. Actual damages will be based upon
the additional costs incurred by the Contracting Local Organization (CLO) and the Grantor Agency (Texas
State Soil and Water Conservation Board) resulting from the Contractor not completing the work within
the allowable performance period. These costs include but are not limited to personnel costs (Inspector,
Engineer, Contracting Officer and related personnel), travel costs (lodging, per diem, mileage, etc.),
additional supplies, etc. Your bonding company can contact the District if it has additional questions
about this clause.
The clause also allows for an extension of performance time (without terminating the Contractor’s right toproceed or charging Contractor with actual damages) if a delay in completion of the work arises fromunforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor. Note that
TIME only is allowed (no costs are allowed).
Per current conditions, a segment entitled “Delays Due to COVID-19” is included in this clause. PCCD
shall follow guidelines of OSHA, CDC, and TX Department of State Health Services in determining
if/when work would need to be suspended and resumed. Each incident will be handled on a case-bycase basis and will consider guidelines in effect at that time.
Payments / Invoicing Requirements [Article 7]. Progress payments will be made monthly. Per Texas
Water Code, District shall retain 10 percent of progress payments on the first 50 percent of work
completed (without paying interest). Please note that the payment due date for the District is within 45
days of receipt of “proper” invoice. The District will strive to pay sooner than 45 days if possible.
Per paragraph (h), Contractor and Subcontractors must follow TX Government Code 2251 rules forpaying others for goods, services, etc. related to performing the work.
Superintendence [Article 10]. Must have full-time superintendent acceptable to CO. You will be asked topropose an Alternate superintendent for approval so that you have a backup in place to serve in theabsence of the regular superintendent.
Permits and Responsibilities [Article 11] and Other Contracts [Article 13]. The Contractor is responsible
to determine all Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes and regulations that apply to this project andcomply with them. Also, Contractor is required to obtain all necessary licenses and permits at own

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expense. The Contractor is responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion
and acceptance of the entire construction work.
Real Property Rights [Article 16].
(a) The District has acquired all landrights to perform the work and the Construction Work Limits areshown on the drawings.
(b) Contractor shall obtain owner’s advance written approval if he/she plans to enter, remove, orotherwise make use of adjacent property, roads, utility lines, fences, and other improvements notincluded within the real property rights provided by the Contracting Local Organization. A copy of thewritten approval must be submitted to the Contracting Officer. Any associated costs are Contractor’s
responsibility. Any changes to items already designated in the contract (e.g., site entrance,
campsite, etc.) must be approved by the Contracting Officer at his sole discretion.
Water [Article 19]. Contractor is responsible to provide and maintain at own expense an adequate supplyof water needed to perform the work. Contractor must locate and arrange for adequate water source(s)and obtain any required permits to take/use water and a copy of those permits will need to be submitted
to the Contracting Local Organization.
Workweek - Construction Schedule [Article 20].
(a) Requires written schedule prior to commencement of work (CO must approve).
(b) Maximum Work Week: Monday – Saturday (10 hours per day). (See Amd. #1 pen-and-ink change.)(c) Work may be performed during daylight hours only.
(d) Holidays: Project will be shut down (and days are included in the performance time) for dates
specified in this clause. The clause also lists dates for holidays/breaks where no work will beallowed if/when performance time extends beyond the original performance time.
Subcontractors [Article 21]. All require CO written approval (prior to signing a subcontract).
Surveys [Article 22], Shop Drawings [Article 30], and Layout of Work [Article 35]. Some general
information. AECOM will discuss contract requirements more thoroughly in his technical presentation.
Suspension of Work [Article 23]. Contractor is eligible to recover damages for any unreasonable delays
as specified in this clause. Includes additional performance time and damage costs (excluding profit).
Weather [Article 26]. PT does not include any adverse weather delays. PT will be extended if warranted
by weather or its effects. Allows TIME only (not costs or damages).
Quantity Variations [Article 28]. 25% clause for estimated quantities in bid schedule. Variations within
25% are paid at the bid price and there is no adjustment in performance time. If variation exceeds 25%(over or under), the contract price/time is equitably adjusted for the quantity that exceeds 25% (over orunder). [This differs from Article 3 regarding “Changes”. If any new work is added to the contract (or any
work is deleted), this is not a Quantity Variation and Contractor is entitled to an equitable adjustment in
the contract price and performance time.]
Accident Prevention and Safety [Article 41]. Includes Supplement to OSHA regulations with manyrequirements. Shane Ice will cover later. VERY important – will monitor and enforce safety.
Supplemental Conditions (PART III)
Insurance Requirements [Articles 1-3]. Read carefully. Due 5 workdays after receipt of Notice of Award. If
approved subcontractors are not covered on prime contractor’s insurance policies, proof that subcontractor
carries the same types/levels of coverage is required. NOTE that most policies require District to be listed asadditional named insured and all policies must include a waiver of subrogation.
Post-Award Information [Article 4]. Lists items you must submit within 5 workdays after receipt of Noticeof Award. Be prepared to do this!

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Performance of Work [Article 5]. The prime contractor must perform at least 20% of work with own
forces.
Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work [Article 6]. You must commence work within 20
calendar days of date you receive written Notice to Proceed (mobilization does not qualify).
Wage Rates [Article 8]. Because construction, must pay prevailing wage rates for laborers andmechanics. Rates in PART VI. Weekly certified payrolls are not required.
Ethics / Conflicts of Interest [Article 9]. Per State requirements, Contractor will be required to complete
online Form 1295, Certificate of Interested Parties.
Performance/Payment Bonds [Article 13]. Gives specific requirements. (a) Due 5 workdays from datereceive Notice of Award. (b) Penal sum: 100% of contract award price.
Special State Requirements [Articles 14 & 15]. Covers EEO and debarment and suspension.

TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONThis material was presented by AECOM Design Engineer Luis Alday and Project Engineer Bobby
Mengden. Technical matters not contained in the IFB and additional items emphasized are as follows:
SECTION II – GENERAL CONDITIONSArticle 8 – Material and Workmanship
Certificates and test data shall be submitted to show compliance of materials and construction equipment
specified in the contract requirements. Materials or equipment for which samples, certifications or test
data are required shall not be used in the work until approved in writing by the Project Engineer (PE) withcopies to the Contractor and Contracting Officer.
Article 18 – Materials to be Furnished by the Contractor
Materials which require material certifications are:Aggregates for Drainfill and Filters
Aggregates for Portland Cement Concrete Aggregates for Roller Compacted Concrete Rock for Riprap
Portland Cement
Supplementary Cementitious Material
Chemical Admixtures for Concrete Concrete Curing CompoundPreformed Expansion Joint Filler Sealing Compound for Joints in Concrete and Concrete
PipeNonmetallic Waterstops
Steel Reinforcement (For Concrete) Reinforced Concrete Pressure Pipe
Ductile Iron Pipe
Plastic Pipe
Slide Gate
Metal (Principal Spillway Metal Work, Rodent Guard, Cleanout Cover, Mounting Brackets, Stile)
Galvanizing
Field Fencing materials
Silt fence/Geotextile
Vegetative establishment materials
Chain Link materials
Article 41 – Accident Prevention and Safety & Supplement to OSHA Part 1926 and 1910
Construction Industry Standards and Interpretations
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any noncompliance posing a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the Contractor’s
employees or others such as employees of the CLO or AECOM and the public.
The Supplement to OSHA 1910 and 1926 emphasizes specific safety items which must be understood by
the Contractor prior to bidding this job. Among these items are the requirements for:1. Written plan for accident prevention and safety (CO must approve prior to beginning work)
2. First Aid Training certificates
3. First aid facilities – on site
4. Safety Meetings, weekly “tool box” and monthly
5. Dust control
6. Rollover protective structures
7. Backup alarms
8. Restroom Facilities
9. Scaffolding and Fall Protection
Hard hats must be worn on the job site at all times.
Equipment must be outfitted with working backup alarms, seat belts, and approved roll-over protective
structures (ROPS). All equipment will be inspected at the job site by the Construction Inspector prior touse on the project.
DRAWINGS
Drawing, Cover + Sheets 1 thru 71 for Plum Creek Site 2 were reviewed.
SECTION IV – SPECIFICATIONSThere are two types of specifications in this contract: (1) Construction Specifications and (2) Material
Specifications. The construction specifications are composed of two parts. The first part is called theclosed specification and is the standard NRCS construction specification that begins with the SCOPE andends with MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT or PAYMENT. The second part is called the open
specification and consists of the ITEMS OF WORK AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS that are written
specifically for this job.
The following construction specifications are summarized, in part, to aid in preparing a competitive bid.
However, all language of the specifications apply to the contract.
2 – CLEARING AND GRUBBING
Bid Item 1, Clearing and Grubbing
This item shall consist of all clearing and grubbing and disposal within the work limits. The actual limits ofrequired clearing and grubbing will be as designated or staked at the time of the showing the site toprospective bidders. The entire area shall be reasonably free of abrupt mounds, dips and windrows toprovide a clear area for construction staking.
Disposal, all materials removed from the cleared and grubbed areas shall be chipped and used on-site formulch, or disposed of at an offsite disposal area of the Contractor’s own choosing in accordance withstate and local regulations, or buried at areas designated or approved by the Engineer. Buried material
shall have a minimum earthfill cover of not less than 2 feet. The finished surface of the disposal area shallbe uniformly graded to prevent ponding of water.Compensation for this item is to be included in Bid Item
1 – Clearing and Grubbing.
3 – STRUCTURE REMOVALIn Section 2, Marking, Method 1 shall apply. Disposal shall be at off-site locations in compliance withlocal codes.
In Section 6, Measurement and Payment, Method 2 shall apply.
Bid Item 2 – Structure Removal, Fences
This item shall consist of the removal and disposal of all designated fences in the construction area. The
limits of fences to be removed shown on the drawings are approximate. Additionally, some fences may
exist within the construction areas that are not delineated on the drawings. The actual limits of fences
required to be removed will be marked on the site at the time of the showing of the site to prospective
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In Section 3, Removal, Method 2 shall apply. The fences shall be removed to the bottom of the footing
and/or post.
Bid Item 3 – Structure Removal, Existing Principal Spillway Inlet
This item shall consist of removing and disposing of the existing principal spillway inlet structure, specified
segments of the existing reinforced concrete pipe, concrete cradle, and removing and disposing of all
miscellaneous metalwork and equipment including, but not limited, to: concrete reinforcement, metal
grating, and trash racks.
The existing principal spillway conduit shall be used for dewatering and shall remain open until the newprincipal spillway system, including inlet, conduit, impact basin, and outlet channel are constructed andfully operational, and the dam is reconstructed to the full design cross-section over the conduit.
In Section 3, Removal, Method 1 shall apply. The limits of removal shall be as shown on the drawings.5
5 – POLLUTION CONTROLThis construction site is greater than five (5) acres in area and is subject to the Texas Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (TPDES) requirements administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ). Rules for the TPDES process relative to construction sites are contained in the TPDESGeneral Permit NO. TXR150000. A copy of General Permit No. TXR150000 may be found at the TCEQ
website.In conformance with TPDES General Permit TXR150000, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWP3) is required for the construction site. A SWP3 is provided. The Contractor shall review the
SWP3, and shall amend the plan with a detailed work sequence outline which defines and delineates the
proposed construction operation. The amended SWP3 shall be signed by the Contractor and submitted to
the Contracting Officer prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed. A copy of the approved SWP3, as
amended, will be maintained at the construction site by the Contractor. A copy of the permit shall be
attached to the SWP3. All applicable TCEQ rules and regulations concerning the TPDES and the SWPPP
must be followed.
TPDES also requires an NOI and Notice of Termination (NOT) to be filed with TCEQ. The Contractor will
be responsible for submitting the Contractor’s copy of the NOI to the Engineer at least five business days
before work begins. When the contract is completed, the Contractor shall provide the Project Engineer acopy of the NOT that he/she will file with the TCEQ.
Bid Item 4 – Pollution Control
This item shall consist of all works required to implement the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan,
installation and maintenance of the rock filter dam, stabilized construction entrance and maintenance of
sediment filters, but not the installation of the fabric sediment filters.
Rock filter dam and silt fence and shall be removed when the site is completely stabilized. The stabilized
construction entrance shall remain in place at end of construction except remove the rock riprap andsmooth and level the disturbed area.
In Section 7, Measurement and payment, Method 3 shall apply.
Bid Item 5 – Silt Fence
This item shall consist of furnishing and installing silt fence to the lengths and locations designated on thedrawings and otherwise needed to control sediment from leaving the construction site.
In Section 3, Erosion and sediment control measures and works, Sediment filters shall be limited togeotextile sediment filters.
Silt fence material shall meet the requirements of MS 592 and installed according to ASTM D6462.
In Section 7, Measurement and Payment, Method 1 shall apply and will be made to the nearest linear footinstalled as specified.
Special Note: Payment includes providing and installing the sediment filters and not maintaining
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6 – SEEDING, SPRIGGING, AND MULCHING
Bid Item 6 – Vegetation, Sprigging
This item shall consist of preparing the seedbed and furnishing and applying sprigs, straw mulch, tackiferand fertilizer to all areas on which topsoil is designated to be placed and other disturbed areas except
those located below the lowest ungated outlet (elevation 640.4) on the upstream side of the dam.
Sprigs shall be Coastal Bermudagrass applied at 48 bushel or 60 CF per acre and be obtained from asource within a radius of 100 miles. Not more than 30 hours shall elapse between the initial harvest andplanting of the sprigs. February 15 and May 1 sprigging window.
Straw mulch shall consist of coastal Bermudagrass or a native bluestem mix, be applied at a rate of 2 ½
tons per acre and be stabilized by a non-asphaltic tackifier.
Fertilizer shall be of the pelleted form and applied at a pure nutrient rate of 30lb (N) 40lb (P) 0lb (K).
In Section 6, Measurement and Payment, Method 1 shall apply and will be made to nearest 0.1 acre at
the bid unit price.
Bid Item 7 – Irrigation System
This consists of furnishing and installing a temporary solid set sprinkler irrigation system to irrigate thesprigged areas.
A written proposed plan for the system shall be furnished 30 days prior to installing the system.
All equipment, operators, maintenance, operating supplies, and materials needed to install the systemshall be furnished. In addition, an in-line, propeller type water meter with volumetric calibration shall befurnished so that all water applied for the irrigation of grasses under the contract will be metered.
The system shall be removed upon completion of all irrigation applications.
In Section 6, Measurement and Payment, Method 2 shall apply and will be made at the contract lumpsum price.
Bid Item 8 – Irrigation Water
This item shall consist of applying irrigation water to the areas designated in this spec Section 7.a. as
needed to irrigate the areas sprigged. It includes the cost of water and labor.
The Contractor shall obtain a source of water for irrigation and obtain any necessary use permits if
required.
The watering efficiency shall not be less than 85% (uniform distribution).
In Section 6, Measurement and Payment, Method 1 shall apply and will be made at 1000-gallon units andmeasured to the nearest 1000 gallons based on the applied volume determined from the readings of an
in-line water meter(s).
7 – CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS
Bid Item 9 – Construction Surveys
See IFB Amendment #1 for pen-and-ink changes made to this specification.
In Section 5, Construction surveys, Method 2 shall apply. Earthfill and excavation slopes shall be checkedand corrected to planned slope as work progresses. Finish grades of these surfaces shall be "bluetopped"
at least at each 5-foot vertical interval.
The Contractor must submit to the CO in writing the names, qualifications and experience of the surveyor
personnel for approval prior to commencement of work. The Contractor is responsible for the layout of all
the work and for checking all work.
In Section 7, Records, the original field notebooks and other records shall be provided to and become theproperty of the owner before final payment and acceptance of all work.
In Section 8, Payment, Method 2 shall apply with payment made as the work proceeds with progress
payment amounts determined as a percentage of the total work planned as projected from theContractor’s approved construction schedule.
Initial and final surveys for determinations of final quantities will be performed by the Contracting Local
Organization (CLO). All surveys shall proceed from benchmarks; reference points and/or stakes set or
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8 – MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION
Bid Item 10 – Mobilization and Demobilization
Primary access to the work area shall be off of Lehman Road as shown on the drawings. Road base orrock, approved by the Contracting Officer, shall be placed on the access road from Lehman Road to theconstruction campsite. The access road shall be a minimum of 14 feet wide and be graded and smoothedto provide a surface which can be easily traversed by automobiles. The road shall be maintained in asmooth rut-free condition throughout the contract period. A Stabilized Construction Entrance shall be built
as shown on the drawings. The Stabilized Construction Entrance shall be constructed without
modification to the existing curb on Lehmann Road. Any damage to the existing curb shall bereconstructed per City of Kyle Public Works requirements including but not limited to sawcut asphalt andconcrete curb and full reconstruction matching the existing construction. Grading of Stabilized
Construction Entrance shall not impede the drainage on the shoulders of Lehmann Road. Any existing
culverts within 100 feet upstream and downstream of the Stabilized Construction Entrance along
Lehmann Road shall be protected and maintained to pass stormwater flows.
As a part of this bid item the Contractor shall furnish a facility at the construction campsite suitable for use
as a Field Office for the Contracting Local Organization. The facility shall contain not less than 240 square
feet (8-ft-wide by 30-ft-long) having a minimum 7-ft-high ceiling. The facility shall meet all additional
requirements contained within this specification. The facility shall be securely anchored or tied-down toprovide maximum possible stability against overturning by high winds.
The facility shall be enclosed by a 6-ft-high chain link fence placed to provide a minimum of 6 feetclearance between the fence and the outside walls of the facility. One gate 4 feet in width shall be
installed in the fence.
The Contractor shall furnish and install electrical service to the facility. The electrical service provided
shall meet the requirements of the latest National Electric Code for providing electric service to theconstruction trailer. The service shall be adequate to address all anticipated electrical loads and meet theminimum voltage and amperage requirements indicated by the selected trailer and recommended by the
trailer manufacturer. If a portable generator is used to supply electrical power, the Contractor shall be
responsible for the complete operation and maintenance of the generator.
The facility and all utilities shall be in place at the worksite prior to the start of work requiring continuous
inspection and no later than 15 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Recreational Facilities
including but not limited to buildings, foot paths, playgrounds and fishing docks are located in the vicinityof the construction work area. Contractor shall protect Recreational Facilities and in case of damage
restore them into as-new condition.
As part of demobilization, All debris, trash, tires, equipment, equipment parts, chains, cables, and othersuch items resulting from the construction operation shall, at the Contractor’s expense, be removed fromthe work site and be salvaged by the Contractor, or disposed of in an appropriate manner which meets all
Federal, State and Local Regulations. All disturbed areas shall be bladed or smoothed to blend the areawith the surrounding land surface. The bladed or smoothed surface shall be free of abrupt mounds,
windrows, depressions or other irregularities that would prevent the safe operation of ordinary farmequipment thereon. The finished surface shall prevent diversion of surface runoff and shall prevent
standing or ponding water. All traffic control devices, warning signs, barricades and any other material
used for traffic control shall be removed. All buildings, trailers, chain link fence, storage sheds, sanitaryfacilities and other such items shall be removed from the worksite when construction work is completed.
All utilities shall be removed from the site as required by the owner of the utility after construction work iscompleted. The access road shall be bladed to be smooth and shall be left in a rut-free condition. The
road base/rock used on the access road shall remain in place for use by the landowner and the CLO.
The Stabilized Construction Entrance shall be left in place at the end of construction with the exception ofremoving the riprap and smoothing and leveling the area disturbed.
9 – TRAFFIC CONTROL
Subsidiary Item – Traffic Control
The Contractor shall furnish a written plan showing the proposed method of signing, barricading for traffic
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Compensation for this item is to be included in Bid Item 10 – Mobilization and Demobilization.
11 - REMOVAL OF WATER
Bid Item 11 – Removal of Water
See IFB Amendment #1 for pen-and-ink addition to this specification.
Written sealed plans and specs for diverting surface waters and for dewatering the site are required. The
Contractor’s plans for diverting surface waters and dewatering the site shall be submitted to the Engineer
prior to the start of construction operations. Use of a well-point system for dewatering the site shall be
acceptable so long as the well-point system is designed and sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed
in Texas.
The new principal spillway conduit installation area shall be protected from the entry of water from thereservoir until the dam is reconstructed to the full design cross-section over the conduit. Water will not be
permitted to enter the new principal spillway conduit until the new principal spillway system, including
inlet, conduit, impact basin, and outlet channel are constructed and fully operational.
A coffer dam shall be required to prevent transport of sediment from the reservoir and to protect the newprincipal spillway and RCC chute structure from reservoir water. It shall be designed complete with plans
and specification, and sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in Texas. The level of protection shallbe the Contractor’s choice and responsibility. The plans shall be submitted to the Engineer prior to start ofconstruction operations.
The contractor shall provide dewatering capacity sufficient to maintain a water level which allows
excavation in the borrow area to the grades specified on the drawings during periods of low flow.
Additional dewatering capacity to draw the water level down to this level within 10 days shall be provided
in the event of flooding which inundates the borrow area.
Excavation for installation of RCC chute, concrete outlet structure, and rock riprap lined outlet shall be
kept free of water during placement of RCC, concrete, rock, and/or backfilling. The water table at aconcrete structure location shall be kept 2 feet below the subgrade of the concrete during and for aminimum of 7 days after concrete placement or until backfilling around the concrete structure is complete,
whichever is longer. The water table at a backfill or rock riprap location shall be maintained a minimum of
2 feet below the backfill/rock riprap surface until completion of fill placement activities in the area.
In Section 7, Measurement and payment, Method 1 shall apply. Payment will be made prorated intomonthly amounts based on length of contract period.
21 - EXCAVATIONIn Section 5, Use of excavated material, Method 1 shall apply. There is no guarantee that materials
obtained from the specified excavations may be used directly in specified fill areas. Separate stockpilingof selected materials, based on their engineering properties, to ensure their availability for use in specificzones of fill areas may be required. Stockpiling shall be conducted within waste area and borrow area
shown on the construction drawings or as approved by the Engineer.
In Section 6, Disposal of waste materials, Method 1 shall apply. The disposal of the excavated materials
shall include transporting, depositing, and spreading the materials to and on the designated waste areas
as shown on the drawings or as approved by the Engineer.
In Section 7, Excavation Limits, a qualified Representative of the Engineer will inspect all exposed
subgrade surfaces upon which structures, drainfill, or embankment fill will be placed. The Representative
shall conduct visual inspection and/or testing to confirm the subgrade is suitable for the intended design
purpose, and if necessary, will direct the Contractor to perform additional overexcavation andreplacement if conditions warrant.
In Section 9, Measurement and payment, Method 3 shall apply. The neat lines and grades shown on thedrawings shall be considered the true surface of the completed excavation unless otherwise approved by
the Engineer.
Bid Item 12 – Excavation, Common
This item shall consist of all excavation required for reconstruction of the embankment, including all wet
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48-inch I.D. principal spillway pipe, RCC spillway, vegetated auxiliary spillway, rock riprap lined principal
spillway and auxiliary spillway outlet, and outlet channels as shown on the drawings.
Prior to performing designated excavations, the ground surface shall be stripped of vegetation andtopsoil. The depth of this stripping shall be sufficient to remove soil containing significant vegetative ororganic matter. The depth of stripping is estimated to be 12 inches, on average. The upper limit for pay
limit determination (Method 3) shall be the ground surface as it exists prior to stripping the surface
vegetation and topsoil.
Suitable materials resulting from the required excavations shall be used to construct the specified fills
except materials suitable for topsoil shall be stockpiled at the location designated by the Engineer.
Unsuitable materials shall be placed in the waste area shown on the drawings.
Subsidiary Item – Excavation, Common, Foundation StrippingThis item shall consist of removing weeds, grass, roots and soils containing significant vegetative ororganic material from the ground surface (including any waste areas) prior to placing earthfill in required
areas. The depth of stripping shall be sufficient to remove the vegetative material and soil containing
significant organic matter and is estimated to be 3 to 12 inches (on average). The total required volume of
stripping shall not exceed that obtained by assuming a depth of 6 inches.
Compensation for this item is to be included in Bid Item 12 – Excavation, Common.
Subsidiary Item – Excavation, Common, Borrow
This item shall consist of all excavation from within the borrow areas required to complete the specified
earthfills as designated on the drawings. All excavated slopes within the limits of borrow areas shall bemaintained to be no steeper than five horizontal to one vertical.
All borrow areas shall be maintained to provide positive drainage to natural and constructed drainage
ways. Borrow areas shall be maintained to be contiguous with no berms, ridges or mounds remainingthat extend more than two feet above the lowest point in adjacent borrow areas. All berms, ridges, andmounds shall be removed to meet this height limitation.
Separate payment will not be made for this item. Compensation for this item will be included in thepayment for the respective bid items for Material Type C (Bid Item 15 – Earthfill, Material Type C, Onsite Fill), Material Type D (Bid Item 16 – Earthfill, Material Type D, On-site Fill) and Material Type E(Bid Item 17 – Earthfill, Material Type E, On-site Fill), as appropriate.
Subsidiary Item – Excavation, Common, Drainfill, Fine Filter
This item includes all excavation, outside the limits of other designated excavation, required for the
installation of the drainage systems as shown on the drawings.
Compensation for this item is to be included in Bid Item 18 – Drainfill, Fine Filter.
Subsidiary Item – Excavation, Common, Drainfill, Coarse Filter
This item includes all excavation, outside the limits of other designated excavation, required for the
installation of the drainage systems as shown on the drawings.
Compensation for this item is to be included in Bid Item 19 – Drainfill, Coarse Filter.
Subsidiary Item – Excavation, Common, Concrete Structures
This item includes all excavation, outside the limits of other designated excavation, required for the
installation of the principal spillway system and appurtenances including the principal spillway outlet
structure.
Compensation for this item is to be included in Bid Item 21 – Concrete, Structural; Bid Item 22 –Concrete, Pipe Cradle.
Subsidiary Item – Excavation, Common, Rock Riprap and Riprap BeddingThis item shall consist of all excavation required for the installation of the rock riprap as shown on thedrawings.
Compensation for this item is to be included in Bid Item 28 – Rock Riprap; Bid Item 29 – Riprap
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Subsidiary Item – Excavation, Common, Structure RemovalThis item shall consist of all excavation required for removing the existing principal spillway intake tower
and portions of the existing principal spillway conduit designated for removal, as shown on the drawings.
Compensation for this item is to be included in Bid Item 3 – Structure Removal, Existing Principal
Spillway.
Subsidiary Item – Excavation, Common, Flexbase
This item shall consist of all excavation required for the installation of the flexbase as shown on thedrawings .
Compensation for this item is to be included in Bid Item 38 – Flexbase.
23 - EARTHFILLThis item shall consist of all earthfill required for fill and backfill. Where embankment fill is placed against
excavated and constructed slopes which have a gradient equal to or steeper than 5 horizontal to 1
vertical (5H:1V), the slope shall be benched such that the vertical height of each bench shall beapproximately 1 foot with a horizontal width of no less than 2 feet. Benching shall extend beyond thelimits of previously completed foundation excavation. The benched material shall receive the same
compaction effort as the lift of fill that is placed adjacent to each bench.
All surfaces to receive fill shall be closely examined immediately prior to the placement of all earthfills andbackfills. All materials that exhibit drying cracks, slaking, or other evidences of being unstable or
unsuitable, shall be removed or reworked by scarification, wetting, and compaction to the affected depths
prior to the placement of fill. Additional compensation will not be made for removing or reworking thefoundation or fill materials to meet the requirements herein specified.
In Section 9, Measurement and payment, Method 4 and 6 shall apply.
Bid Item 13 – Earthfill, Material Type A, Imported Fill
This item shall consist of all fill and backfill necessary for the completion of the embankment adjacent to
RCC Spillway as shown on the drawings. This item shall include all costs required to locate off-siteborrow source, to verify that material meets specifications and to supply material to the project site.
In Section 6, Compaction, Class A compaction shall apply. In-place dry density of materials being placedshall not be less than specified on the drawings during tests performed in accordance with the procedures
contained in ASTM D698 (Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort) using
Method A or B, as appropriate. Moisture at the time of compaction shall be as shown on the drawings asdetermined from the above test. The moisture content of the materials being placed shall be adjusted asnecessary to meet these requirements.
The foundation on which earthfill is to be placed that has not had previous excavation performed shall beproperly prepared as outlined in Section 3 of this specification.
Bid Item 14 – Earthfill, Material Type B, Imported Fill
This item shall consist of all fill and backfill necessary for the completion of the embankment under the
RCC spillway as shown on the drawings. This item shall include all costs required to locate off-site borrow
source, to verify that material meets specifications and to supply material to the project site.
In Section 6, Compaction, Class A compaction shall apply. In-place dry density of materials being placedshall not be less than specified on the drawings during tests performed in accordance with the procedures
contained in ASTM D698 (Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort) using
Method A or B, as appropriate. Moisture at the time of compaction shall be as shown on the drawings asdetermined from the above test. The moisture content of the materials being placed shall be adjusted asnecessary to meet these requirements.
The foundation on which earthfill is to be placed that has not had previous excavation performed shall beproperly prepared as outlined in Section 3 of this specification.
Bid Item 15 – Earthfill, Material Type C, On-site Fill
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In Section 6, Compaction, Class A compaction shall apply. In-place dry density of materials being placedshall not be less than specified on the drawings during tests performed in accordance with the procedures
contained in ASTM D698 (Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort) using
Method A or B, as appropriate. Moisture at the time of compaction shall be as shown on the drawings asdetermined from the above test. The moisture content of the materials being placed shall be adjusted asnecessary to meet these requirements.
The foundation on which earthfill is to be placed that has not had previous excavation performed shall beproperly prepared as outlined in Section 3 of this specification.
The Item of work subsidiary to this bid item is Excavation, Common, Borrow, as specified in Construction
Specification 21.
Bid Item 16 – Earthfill, Material Type D, On-site Fill
This item shall consist of all fill and backfill necessary for the completion of the outer zone of theembankment as shown on the drawings.
In Section 6, Compaction, Class A compaction shall apply. In-place dry density of materials being placedshall not be less than specified on the drawings during tests performed in accordance with the procedures
contained in ASTM D698 (Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort) using
Method A or B, as appropriate. Moisture at the time of compaction shall be as shown on the drawings asdetermined from the above test. The moisture content of the materials being placed shall be adjusted asnecessary to meet these requirements.
The foundation on which earthfill is to be placed that has not had previous excavation performed shall beproperly prepared as outlined in Section 3 of this specification.
The Item of work subsidiary to this bid item is Excavation, Common, Borrow, as specified in Construction
Specification 21.
Bid Item 17 – Earthfill, Material Type E, On-site Fill
This item shall consist of all fill and backfill necessary for the completion of the vegetated auxiliary
spillway as shown on the drawings.
In Section 6, Compaction, Class A compaction shall apply. In-place dry density of materials being placedshall not be less than specified on the drawings during tests performed in accordance with the procedures
contained in ASTM D698 (Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort) using
Method A or B, as appropriate. Moisture at the time of compaction shall be as shown on the drawings asdetermined from the above test. The moisture content of the materials being placed shall be adjusted asnecessary to meet these requirements.
The foundation on which earthfill is to be placed that has not had previous excavation performed shall beproperly prepared as outlined in Section 3 of this specification.
The Item of work subsidiary to this bid item is Excavation, Common, Borrow, as specified in Construction
Specification 21.
Subsidiary Item – Earthfill, Structure RemovalThis item shall consist of earthfill as required to backfill to original or existing adjacent grades theoverexcavations required for removing the existing principal spillway intake tower and portions of theexisting principal spillway conduit designated for removal, as shown on the drawings.
Compensation for this item is to be included in Bid Item 3 – Structure Removal, Existing Principal
Spillway.
24 - DRAINFILL
The work consists of furnishing, placing, and compacting drainfill required in the construction of structuredrainage systems.
In Section 2, Material, Method 1 shall apply. The percentage of drainfill materials that is finer than the No.
200 U.S. Standard Sieve Size (0.074 millimeter) shall be as shown on the drawings when determined inaccordance with the procedures contained in ASTM C117.
In Section 5, Control of moisture, Fine Filter drainfill shall be in wet or near saturated condition whenplaced. Each layer of Fine Filter drainfill shall be saturated immediately prior to compaction. No control ofmoisture is required for Coarse Filter drainfill.

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In Section 6, Compaction, for Fine Filter drainfill, Class A compaction with the following exceptions shallapply:
The compacted dry density shall be a minimum of 98% of the maximum dry density as
determined by the method in ASTM D698.
The ASTM D698 test procedure shall be modified to consist of a 1-point test performed on arepresentative sample of oven-dried drainfill. The procedure shall be repeated three times toobtain an average value for the maximum dry density.
Compaction shall be achieved using a suitable vibratory compactor.
In Section 6, Compaction, for Coarse Filter drainfill, Class I compaction shall apply.
In Section 8, Measurement and payment, Method 1 shall apply. A deduction in volume will not be madefor embedded conduits.
Bid Item 18 – Drainfill, Fine Filter
This item shall consist of furnishing and installing fine-graded filter material required for the principal
spillway filter diaphragm, impact basin drain and filter, the filter blanket for the RCC auxiliary spillway andthe filter diaphragm for the decommissioned existing principal spillway conduit.
Fine filter shall be placed in such a manner as to prevent segregation of particle sizes.
Bid Item 19 – Drainfill, Coarse Filter
This item shall consist of furnishing and installing coarse-graded filter material required for the impact
basin drain and filter, and the filter blanket for the RCC auxiliary spillway.
Coarse filter gradation requirements are shown on the drawings.
Coarse filter shall be placed in such a manner as to prevent segregation of particle sizes.
Bid Item 29 – Riprap BeddingThis item shall consist of furnishing and installing bedding material required beneath riprap as shown on
the drawings.
Riprap Bedding shall be placed in such a manner as to prevent segregation of particle sizes.
Bid Item 38 – Flexbase
This item shall consist of furnishing and installing Flexbase (Flexible Base) material Texas Department ofTransportation (TxDOT) Item 247 required beneath Principal Spillway Inlet and Impact Basin as shown on
the drawings.
Flexbase aggregate shall be Type A, Grade 1-2 as per TxDOT Item 247 Table 1. Flexbase shall beplaced in such a manner as to prevent segregation of particle sizes.
Flexbase shall be placed in maximum loose lift thickness of 9 inches.
Flexbase shall be compacted to a minimum of 100% of maximum dry density per ASTM D698.
Compaction moisture shall be between -2% and +2% of optimum moisture per ASTM D698.
26 - TOPSOILING
Bid Item 20 – TopsoilingThis item shall consist of salvaging of approved topsoil from required excavations; from the stripping
operations; and from borrow areas and placing and spreading it on all designated earthfills, waste areas,and exposed excavated slopes as indicated on the drawings. The depth of topsoil for the embankment
earthfills, subsidiary earthfills, and waste areas shall be 12 inches normal to the slope. The depth of
topsoil for exposed cut slopes in the outlet channel, as well as exposed cut slopes for the embankment
subgrade, shall be 6 inches.
In Section 3, Furnishing, Method 1 shall apply. Topsoil shall be salvaged from designated surfaces thatwill be disturbed by construction activities.
In Section 5, Spreading, Method 1 shall apply. Spreading shall not be conducted when the ground or
topsoil is frozen, excessively wet, or otherwise in a condition detrimental to uniform spreading operations.
Surfaces designated to receive a topsoil application shall be lightly scarified just before the spreading
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In Section 6 – Measurement and Payment, Method 1 shall apply and computed to the nearest squareyard.
31 – Concrete for Major Structures
In Section 3, Concrete mix design, Method 1 shall apply. All concrete shall equal or exceed Class 4000.
In Section 13, Construction joints, Method 1 shall apply.
In Section 24, Measurement and payment, Method 1 shall apply.
Bid Item 21 – Concrete, Structural
This item shall consist of furnishing and placing all concrete required for construction of the concrete
principal spillway inlet and outlet structure, and the auxiliary spillway concrete baffle blocks, stilling basin
end sill, and upstream and downstream cut off walls, as shown on the drawings.
All concrete surfaces that will be exposed to air and water shall be finished by a complete carborundumstone rubbing or by treatment with a Builder Solutions (Engineer to approve coating material). Many
additional requirements are stated in the specification.
Bid Item 22 – Concrete, Pipe Cradle
This item shall consist of furnishing and placing all concrete required for the construction of the principal
spillway conduit cradle as shown in the construction drawings .
34 – STEEL REINFORCEMENT
Bid Item 23 – Reinforcing SteelThis item shall consist of furnishing and placing all steel reinforcement required for the construction of all
reinforced concrete works under this contract.
In Section 5, Splicing bar reinforcement, Method 1 shall apply.
In Section 7, Placing, if during the placement of the concrete any reinforcement is displaced more than ½
inch from its designated position, that reinforcement shall be entirely removed and placed in proper
position. Inspection and approval of the reinforcement by the Engineer will not relieve the Contractor of
the responsibility of ensuring the reinforcement is held in place and is not displaced during the placementof the concrete.
In Section 9, Measurement and payment, Method 1 shall apply.
36 – ROLLER COMPACTED CONCRETE
This item shall consist of furnishing all materials, tools, equipment, and mixing plant and performing alllabor for the mixing, transporting, forming, placing, compacting, and curing of roller compacted concrete(RCC) as required to install the structure(s) as shown on the drawings .
In Section 5, RCC mix design, the minimum compressive strength shall be 3000 psi at 28 days.
In Section 6, Test section, the location of the test section shall be the floor of the stilling basin as shown inthe drawings.
In Section 10, Weather, Hot weather placement, the maximum temperature of the RCC at time ofplacement shall be 85ºF.
In Section 11, Foundation preparation, the earthen foundation upon which RCC will be placed and has
not been previously compacted shall be compacted with four (4) complete passes of the compacting
equipment. The final excavated surface of the foundation area shall be examined and approved by theEngineer prior to placement of any RCC.
In Section 15, Lift joints, Treatment Method I shall be used for fresh joints, intermediate joints and cold
joints throughout the entire structure.
In Section 17, Vertical surfaces, the Contractor shall provide a written plan for constructing the specified
vertical surfaces to the Contracting Officer for approval 60 days prior to start of construction of Verticalsurfaces.
Bid Item 24 – Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC)This item shall consist of furnishing and placing all roller compacted concrete (RCC) required for theconstruction of the RCC auxiliary spillway as shown on the drawings.

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The Contractor shall provide a drawing showing the layout of the mixing plant for the RCC. The layout
shall be located on-site within the work limits designated on the drawings. The drawing shall designate a
temporary disposal area(s) for segregated or contaminated aggregates; non-uniform, initial batch mixes;
and/or rejected RCC materials as required in Section 2, Section 8, and Section 20. Prior to construction
completion, the materials in these temporary area(s) shall be removed and disposed of at an off site
location in compliance with state and local laws. All state and local laws pertaining to mixing or batchingplants shall be adhered to.
The RCC auxiliary spillway shall be constructed in 12-inch-thick lifts (after compaction).
The Contractor shall remove and replace damaged or defective RCC. The Engineer will determine therequired extent of removal, replacement or repair and advise the Contractor, in writing, of thisdetermination. Approval of the Contractor’s repair shall not be considered a waiver of Engineer’s right torequire complete removal of defective work if the completed work does not produce RCC of the required
quality and appearance.
Bid Item 25 – Cementitious Material
This item shall consist of furnishing and handling the cement and pozzolan required for the production of
RCC required for the auxiliary spillway..
41 – REINFORCED CONCRETE PRESSURE PIPE
Bid Item 26 – Concrete Pressure Pipe, C301, 48” ID
This item shall consist of furnishing and installing the 48-inch I.D. conduit for the new principal spillway as
shown on the drawings..
As indicated on the drawings, the pipe conduit shall meet the specified requirements of AWWA C-301
and MS 541.
In Section 3, Laying the pipe, Method 1 shall apply. The joint shall be connected by sliding the bell overthe spigot or by sliding the spigot into the bell and applying a pulling or jacking force in a manner that willallow the spigot to enter squarely into the bell.
In Section 5, Pressure testing, Method 1 shall apply. Pressure testing of the completed conduit is not
required.
In Section 6, Measurement and payment, Method 2 shall apply. The quantity of each size, type, and classof pipe is determined as the sum of the nominal laying lengths of the pipe sections used.
45 – PLASTIC PIPE
Bid Item 27 – Plastic Pipe, PVC 6” I.D.
This item shall consist of furnishing and installing the 6-inch diameter slotted and non-perforated PVC andthe 6-inch diameter ductile-iron pipes along with all necessary fittings, couplings, and all other items andappurtenances necessary and incidental to completion of the work including but not limited to excavation,pipe bedding, backfill, earthwork and protection for outlets, as shown on the drawings. The item also
consists of all 6-inch I.D. plastic pipe required for the principal spillway drainage system, RCC
underdrains, foundation toe drains and principal spillway filter diaphragm outlet pipe as shown on thedrawings.
In Section 2, Material, the P.V.C. plastic pipe shall be either AWWA C900, pressure class 150; ASTM
D1785, Schedule 80; or ASTM D2241, SDR 17.
In Section 6, Pipe embedment, earth bedding and pipe encased in drainfill shall apply. In addition to thedetails stated in Section 6 for bedding of P.V.C. pipe, the bedding shall be as shown on the drawings.
In Section 7, Backfill:a. Initial backfill of P.V.C. pipe shall be as shown on the drawings and as specified in Section 6, Pipeembedment.
b. Final backfill of P.V.C. pipe shall be as shown on the drawings and as specified in Section 6, Pipeembedment.
c. Compaction of the initial and final backfill shall be as specified in Construction Specification 24 fordrainfill and Construction Specification 23 for earth backfill.

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In Section 10, Fittings, fittings shall be P.V.C. and shall have a design pressure rating and external loadcarrying capacity equal to or exceeding that specified for the pipe to which it is attached. P.V.C. fittings
shall be one-piece injection molded or fabricated from P.V.C. pipe and one-piece injection molded P.V.C.
fittings.
In Section 12, Pressure testing, Method 1 shall apply.
In Section 13, Measurement and payment, Method 3 shall apply. The quantity of each kind, size, andclass of pipe is determined to the nearest foot by measurement of the laid length along the crowncenterline of the conduit.
In Material Specification 547, Section 3, Perforations, item c. shall not apply. Slotted pipe shall be used.
Slot dimensions and geometry shall be as shown on the drawings.
53 – DUCTILE-IRON PIPE
Subsidiary Item – Ductile-Iron Pipe
This item shall consist of furnishing and installing the two, ten (10) feet long, 6-inch I.D. ductile-iron pipes
as the termination for the 6-inch I.D. P.V.C. filter diaphragm drain outfall line as described in the drawings.
Separate payment will not be made for this item of work. Compensation for this item is to be included in
Bid Item 27 – Plastic Pipe, PVC 6” I.D.
61 – ROCK RIPRAP
Bid Item 28 – Rock Riprap
This item shall include furnishing and placing the rock riprap to construct the upstream wave protection,rock lined principal spillway outlet channel, rock lined auxiliary spillway outlet channel, the rock scour
apron upstream, and the scour pad on the sides of the RCC auxiliary spillway as shown on the drawings.
Rock for use as riprap shall comply with the requirements of Material Specification 523, Rock Type 1.
The gradation requirements for rock placed at each location are shown on the construction drawings.
Riprap delivery shall be made only during scheduled working hours. See the spec for requirements forsample load and other requirements.
Riprap may be equipment placed. Placement shall be accomplished by equipment capable of controllingthe drop. The maximum drop is 3 feet and shall avoid damage to the geotextile. Equipment shall not beallowed on the rock during or after placement.
In Section 7, Measurement and payment, Method 1 shall apply and is computed to the nearest ton byactual weight. A statement of delivery ticket showing the weight to the nearest 0.1 ton is required.
71 – WATER CONTROL GATES
Bid Item 30 – Water Control Slide Gate, 12” x 12”
This item shall consist of furnishing and installing the 12" x 12" slide gate on the principal spillway inlet
including the wall thimble, gate, stem, stem guides, lift pedestal, hand wheel, wedges, and all associatedappurtenances.
The gate shall conform to the requirements of Material Specification 571 for Type MHS-2, and shall beClass 55-20, Square Opening.
Anchor bolts shall be stainless steel.
The gate frame shall be of the flat back or flange back type.
The gate stem shall be the rising type and shall be stainless steel and be of sufficient diameter asrecommended by the manufacturer to withstand the thrusts encountered in operation of the specified typeand class gate.
Stem guides shall be adequately spaced and of sufficient number as recommended by the manufacturer
to properly support the stem during operation of the gate.
The wall bracket shall be as recommended by the manufacturer.
Hoist or lift shall be of the handwheel type as recommended by the manufacturer.
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The wall thimble shall be of cast iron and shall be Type F, 12 inches in length and shall have a square
opening.
All bolts shall be furnished with flat washers and lock washers or with flat washers and double nuts forlock nuts. All washers and nuts shall be of the same materials and have the same coatings as the bolts
on which applied.
Payment for furnishing and installing each type, size, and class of gate shall be made at the contract unit
price for that type, size, and class of gate. Such payment constitutes full compensation for all labor,
equipment, material, and all other items necessary and incidental to the completion of the work including
furnishing and installing anchor bolts and all specified appurtenances and fittings.
81 – METAL FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION
Bid Item 31 – Metal Fabrications
This item shall consist of furnishing, fabricating, and installing metal works for the Trash rack for the newprincipal spillway inlet; Manhole frame and cover for the new principal spillway inlet; Metal frames andcovers for the RCC drainage system cleanouts, including concrete completion; Rodent guards for drain
outfalls through principal spillway impact basin and outfalls on RCC spillway.
All metal parts shall be galvanized after fabrication, with the exception of the manhole and cleanout
frames and covers and any stainless steel hardware.
See Spec 81 for additional requirements for these items.
In Section 6, Measurement and payment, Method 1 shall apply. Payment for this bid item shall include fullcompensation for the concrete required for the foundation cleanout covers as shown in the construction
drawings.
Subsidiary Item, Fence Stiles
This item shall consist of furnishing, fabricating, galvanizing, and installing the fence stile as shown on thedrawings.
Compensation for this item is to be included in Bid Item 33 – Fence, Barbed Wire
Subsidiary Item – Chain Link Fence Post Base PlatesThis item shall consist of furnishing, fabricating, galvanizing, and installing the chain link fence post baseplates as shown on the drawings..
Compensation for this item is to be included in Bid Item 32 – Fence, Chain Link
91 – CHAIN LINK FENCE
Bid Item 32– Fence, Chain Link
This item shall consist of furnishing all materials required and all work necessary for installation of thechain link fence for the principal spillway impact basin and auxiliary spillway sidewalls as shown on thedrawings.
In Section 2, Material, chain link fence fabric shall be Galvanized only and not PVC coated.
Contractor shall have been in fence installation business for at least 2 years and shall provide laborers
and supervisors who are thoroughly familiar with the type of construction involved and materials andtechniques specified.
In Section 5, Measurement and Payment, Method 1 shall apply. The length of fence is measured to thenearest 0.1 foot along the fence, including any gates.
92 – FIELD FENCE
Bid Item 33 – Fence, Barbed Wire
Field fence consists of furnishing all materials required and constructing fences of the type designated on
the drawings. This item shall include (7) gates in locations shown on drawings. The approximate locationof the fences to be constructed is shown on the construction drawings. The final location of the fences(including corners, gates, pull and brace panels, stiles and special anchorage) shall be as staked by theEngineer.

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In Section 10, Measurement and Payment, Method 1 shall apply and measured to the nearest foot along
the profile of the fence, including any gate openings.
94 – CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL
Bid Item 34 – Contractor Quality Control
The work consists of developing, implementing, and maintaining a quality control system to ensure thatthe specified quality is achieved for all materials and work performed.
Daily QC reports are required to be submitted to the Engineer.
It is the Contractor’s responsibility to perform tests to prove and ensure that all work performed meets thecontract requirements. Any testing done by the CLO is for the sole benefit of the CLO. All tests must be
conducted in accordance with the appropriate ASTM method and with equipment that meets therequirements of the specified ASTM test method.
In Section 3, Quality control system, Method 2 shall apply, except that the written plan shall be submitted
to the Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days after notice of award. The Contractor shall not proceedwith any construction activity that requires inspection until the written plan is approved by the Contracting
Officer.
In Section 4, Quality control personnel, Method 2 shall apply.
Section 10.a.(8) lists items of work that require CQC and the degree of inspection each requires (periodic,
full time, or continuous).
Section 10.a.(9) lists the skills, knowledge, and abilities that are required for CQC personnel.
Per Section 10.a.(10) Contractor is required to maintain a record of progress with photographs and to
submit to Contracting Officer no later than date of final invoice.
In Section 9, Measurement and Payment, Method 2 shall apply and paid in equal amounts on eachmonthly estimate.
95 – GEOTEXTILE
Bid Item 35 – Geotextile
This item shall consist of furnishing and placing the geotextile for the rock riprap located along the
upstream wave protection, rock lined principal spillway outlet channel, rock lined auxiliary spillway outlet
channel, and the rock scour apron upstream of the auxiliary spillway as shown on the drawings.
Placing the geotextile for the rock riprap includes all excavation, fill and backfill required for keying
geotextile into the slope, as shown on the drawings.
Geotextiles shall be non-woven Class I and meet Material Specification 592.
In Section 5, Placement, Method 2 shall apply. The geotextile shall be joined by overlapping a minimumof 18” and secured against the underlying foundation material.
In Section 6, Measurement and payment, Method 1 shall apply. The quantity is determined to the nearest
SY of the covered surfaces only, disregarding that required for anchorage, seams, and overlaps.
99 – CONDUIT ABANDONMENT
Bid Item 36 – Conduit Abandonment
This item consists of filling the existing principal spillway conduit designated to be abandoned with the job
mix as specified in Section 5.
At least 14 days before filling the conduit, furnish the Engineer a written plan for the operation. Include
evidence satisfactory to the Engineer that the cellular concrete will be installed by a contractor having
completed a minimum of 10 cellular concrete installations that are similar in nature to that specified.
In Section 8, Grouting, the maximum grout pressure shall not exceed 4 psi.
Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price and will constitute full compensation for all items
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VISIT TO PROJECT SITE
STOP 1:• Gas line location was identified at south end of the detention basin
STOP 2:• Old (remove 24”) and new riser (48”) locations identified• New plunge pool and impact basin locations identified• Fence removal identified for new plunge pool
• It was noted that some areas of the top of the dam have settled, will need to raise 1’ – 2’ due tosettlement• Monitoring station was identified, Hays County installed it and will remove it• Rain gauge was identified, line to dam toe that measures water level will be removed• New wave protection riprap area was identified
STOP 3:• New RCC Spillway location was identified• Stockpile area was identified (clear and grub area)• Borrow area was identified, it was noted that the existing windmills are not in borrow area
• Fence to be removed was identified
STOP 4:• New auxiliary spillway location was identified• Existing wastewater lines (2 of them) was identified, 5’ depth of bury (proposed work should not affectit)• Fence to removed was identified
STOP 5:• Construction entrance was identified• Camp site location was identified---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ATTACHMENTS:• Site Visit Exhibit – Areas Designated at Site Showing (1 page)• A: 9/14/2021 Site Showing Attendance list (1 page)

DISTRIBUTION:
To be posted on PCCD website. All registered plan holders and 9/14/21 site showing attendees will
be advised via email (or otherwise) when Amendment #1 is available for downloading fromwww.pccd.org/ (Job Bids tab)“Internal” personnel, via email 9/16/2021

FILECODE: IFB Tab 4A (Site Showing)Plum Creek Dam #2 – Site Visit Exhibit from Pre-Bid Site Meeting

Fence removal (typ.)Construction Entrance
Auxiliary Spillway

Campsite
Waste Area

Access Road

Borrow Area

StockpileArea

RCC Spillway

Brush Pile (typ.)
Waste Area

Principal Spillway Outlet

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IFB Amendment #1 to IFB PCCD-21-PCW2Upgrade-03

PRE-BID CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE (9/14/21)

Plum Creek Conservation District Personnel
Daniel Meyer, Contracting Officer and Executive Manager
Matt Shaw, Alternate Contracting Officer and Staff Member
Alan Burklund, Staff Member
Karen Bassett, Secretary
Jean Ann Maynard, PCCD Contracting Consultant

AECOM
Luis Alday, Design Engineer and Alternate Project Engineer
Bobby Mengden, Project Engineer
Joe Owen, Construction Inspector

OthersJerdon Enterprise, LP, San Antonio, TX (James Tennant)Patin Construction, Taylor, TX (Jeff Birkhead, Zach Hughes)
MAC, Inc., Austin, TX (Elias Anderson)
Capital Excavation, Buda, TX (Ryan Gaddy)
Texas Sterling Construction, San Antonio, TX (Dan Miller)
Jeff Prato, Engineer, City of Kyle, TX

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