South Fork Rivanna Reservoir Dredging Project

RFP # __________
12-01

Attachment A. Dredging Project Specifications

 Foreword
These plans and specifications were prepared by HDR Engineering, Inc. (HDR) on behalf of the
Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Owner) for the dredging of the
South Fork Rivanna Reservoir. The plans and specifications are based on the available data,
standard engineering practices and assumptions, and best management practices to protect the
health and safety of the environment and the community. The dredging of the Reservoir will be
conducted by a contractor, team of contractors, or joint venture (hereinafter referred to as the
Dredging Contractor) which provides a successful proposal and negotiates a Comprehensive
Agreement with the Owner. The Comprehensive Agreement may incorporate and/or modify
these Performance Specifications.

These plans and specifications are arranged as follows:

Section 1. Project Summary

Section 2. Details of Work
Section 3. Environmental Protection
Section 4. Health and Safety
Section 5. Measurement and Payment
Section 6. Special Provisions

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 Table of Contents

SECTION 1 SUMMARY OF WORK .................................................................................1

1.1 BACKGROUND .......................................................................................................1
1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................3
1.3 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................4
1.4 ALTERNATIVE PROJECT APPROACHES .........................................................5
1.5 LOCAL CONDITIONS ............................................................................................5
1.6 RELATED DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................6
1.7 DREDGING CONTRACTOR USE OF OWNER’S PREMISES .........................7
1.8 DREDGING CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL .........................................7
1.9 PUBLIC SAFETY .....................................................................................................8
SECTION 2 DETAILS OF WORK ....................................................................................9
2.1 GENERAL SCOPE ..................................................................................................9
2.2 LAYOUT OF WORKS AND SURVEYS ..............................................................9
2.3 CHARACTER OF THE MATERIAL TO BE DREDGED ..................................9
2.4 OVERDEPTH DREDGING ..................................................................................10
2.5 SUBMERGED TREES ..........................................................................................10
2.6 DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES OR VEGETATION ...........................................10
2.7 AQUATIC PLANT REMOVAL ...........................................................................10
2.8 LIMITS OF DREDGING .......................................................................................10
2.10 DREDGING AND DEWATERING OPERATION PLAN .................................11
2.11 DAILY LOG OF OPERATION ............................................................................12
2.12 DREDGING EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................13
2.13 OTHER EQUIPMENT ...........................................................................................13
2.14 PIPELINE LAYOUT AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................13
2.15 DEWATERING OF DREDGED MATERIAL ....................................................14
2.16 DREDGED MATERIAL PLACEMENT .............................................................14
2.17 STAGING AREA AND RESERVOIR ACCESS ................................................14
2.18 MOBILIZATION ...................................................................................................14
2.19 DEMOBILIZATION ..............................................................................................15
SECTION 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION .......................................................16
3.1 SCOPE .....................................................................................................................16
3.2 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS ..........................................................................16
3.3 NOTIFICATION ....................................................................................................16
3.4 DREDGING CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTORS .......................................17
3.5 PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES .........................................................17
3.6 RECORDING and PRESERVING HISTORICAL and ARCHEOLOGICAL
FINDS .....................................................................................................................17

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 3.7 PROTECTION OF LAND RESOURCES ............................................................18
3.8 PROTECTION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE .........................................................18
3.9 PROTECTION OF AIR RESOURCES ................................................................19
3.10 SANITATION.........................................................................................................19
SECTION 4 HEALTH AND SAFETY .............................................................................20
4.1 DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................20
4.2 BASIS ......................................................................................................................20
4.3 RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................21
4.4 EMERGENCY RESPONSES/CONTINGENCY PLAN & PROCEDURES ....21
4.5 POSTING REGULATIONS ..................................................................................22
SECTION 5 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT .........................................................23
5.1 GENERAL ..............................................................................................................23
5.2 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT .........................................................................23
SECTION 6 SPECIAL PROVISIONS .............................................................................24
6.1 GENERAL ..............................................................................................................24
6.2 HOURS OF OPERATION ....................................................................................24
6.3 TIME OF COMPLETION .....................................................................................24
6.4 PERMITS................................................................................................................24
6.5 NOISE ABATEMENT ..........................................................................................24
6.6 BLASTING .............................................................................................................25
6.7 ORDORS .................................................................................................................25

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SECTION 1
SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 BACKGROUND
The South Fork Rivanna Reservoir (Reservoir) is a water supply reservoir on the South Fork
Rivanna River, Albemarle County, Virginia. The Reservoir extends from its dam upstream to the
Reas Ford Road (Route 660) Bridge, and includes portions of Ivy Creek, a major tributary to the
Reservoir (see Exhibit 1). The Reservoir is owned by the City of Charlottesville, and provides
potable water to the RWSA and its customers.

In 2009, HDR Engineering, Inc. (HDR) was tasked by RWSA to evaluate the feasibility of
dredging the Reservoir. HDR’s study evaluated dredging accumulated sediments both within the
area of the available water supply volume (Reservoir areas above the water supply intake
elevation) as well as areas below the water supply intake. As part of this study, HDR produced a
series of task reports as follows:

Phase I – Reservoir Characterization

Task 1 Wetlands Assessment
Task 2 Bathymetric Survey & Volume Analysis
Task 3 Pre-Dredge Survey
Task 4 Sediment Characterization
Phase II – Dredging Alternatives Analysis
Task 6 Dredging Alternatives Evaluation
Task 7 Dewatering/Processing Alternatives Evaluation
Task 10 Beneficial Reuse Alternatives
Phase III – Dredging Feasibility Summary Report
Task 9 Summary Report

During Phase I of the study, HDR determined that most of the sediment in the Reservoir is
located in the upper reaches of the mainstream Reservoir and in Ivy Creek. Sampling and analysis
did not identify environmental contamination in the sediment. The sediment is primarily
composed of sand, silt, and clay-sized particles, with sand predominant in the uppermost reaches
of the mainstream Reservoir. Some sediment deposits have become vegetated wetlands.

Phase II of the study evaluated dredging alternatives, dewatering and processing site alternatives,
and the possibilities of re-using the sediment. HDR’s study included identifying suitable sites for
various dredging activities. As part of the site search, HDR contacted various landowners and
other stakeholders. Only sites with “willing landowners” are discussed within HDR’s reports. A
“willing landowner” is one that has given HDR permission to publicly evaluate and discuss the
potential feasibility of using their site or sites for a dredging project – however, this does not
represent a commitment on the part of the landowner for such use to occur. Any such
commitment of private property would be subject to future agreement between the property
owner and the Dredging Contractor.

HDR separated the Reservoir into seventeen (17) segments in three sections for study purposes
[see Exhibit 2]. Reas Ford Road Bridge was used as the uppermost limit of the main stem of the
Reservoir. The Upper Main Stem of the Reservoir extends from Reas Ford Road Bridge to the
Earlysville Road Bridge, a distance of approximately 4.1 miles. The Lower Main Stem of the

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Reservoir extends from the Earlysville Road Bridge to the Dam, a distance of approximately 1.6
miles. The Ivy Creek portion of the Reservoir extends from the Woodlands Road Bridge
upstream approximately 0.7 miles. Sediment volume was estimated for each segment based on
2009 bathymetric data showing top of sediment compared to estimated original contours.

Table 1. Sediment Volume

2009 Sediment Estimated
2009 Total Estimated
Volume Dredging
Reservoir Segment Sediment Dredging
Above Intake Volume
Volume1 Volume2
(367 ft) Above Intake
Upper Main Stem
(cy) 1,359,689 797,994 1,192,000 631,000
MG 241 127
Lower Main Stem
(cy) 150,028 0 119,000 0
MG 24 0
Ivy Creek (cy) 232,850 120,397 230,000 117,000
MG 46 24
Total (cy) 1,742,567 918,391 1,541,000 748,000
MG 311 151
1
Sediment volume estimated from 2009 bathymetry data. Actual sediment volumes may be more or less
based on existing conditions at the time of dredging.
2
Estimated dredging volumes are approximate values based on assumed no-dredge buffers.
Final project design may increase or decrease dredging volumes.

As shown in Table 1, restoring the Reservoir to its original contours and shoreline configuration
would require removal of approximately 1,742,567 cy of material. HDR recommended no-
dredge buffer areas be established along the shoreline to protect wetland areas and alongside the
bridges that cross the Reservoir. Removing these recommended no-dredge areas from
consideration reduces the estimated maximum potential removable volume of sediment to
1,541,000 cy for the entire Reservoir.

HDR also recommended that dredging be focused on the Upper Main Stem (Reas Ford Road
Bridge to Earlysville Road Bridge) and Ivy Creek. Based on that recommendation, HDR
proposed a minimum dredging target of 748,000 cy to restore as much useable volume as
practical given respective no-dredge buffers. A maximum dredging target restoring as much total
volume as practical would be 1,422,000 cy, based on the approximately 1,192,000 cy of sediment
to be removed from the Upper Main Stem Reservoir plus 230,000 cy of sediment to be removed
from Ivy Creek.

HDR developed a two-part conceptual dredging approach to maximize the dredging volume: Part
I would hydraulically dredge Reservoir segments 1 – 3 (the uppermost portion of the Upper Main
Stem beginning at the Reas Ford Road Bridge), dewater the sediment using mechanical
dewatering equipment, and sell or reuse the recovered sediment materials (largely sand) to off-set
the cost of dredging. HDR estimated that approximately 290,324 cubic yards of sediment could
reasonably be removed from the upper three segments comprising Part I.

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Part II would dredge Reservoir segments 4 – 9 (the remainder of the Upper Main Stem down to
the Earlysville Road Bridge) and/or Ivy Creek and dewater the sediment using three confined
dike facilities. HDR assumed dredged sediments removed in Part II would remain in the confined
dike facilities and there would be no recovery of material based on conditions imposed by the
willing landowners. The two part dredging approach could be conducted independently,
simultaneously or in sequence, depending on available resources. HDR estimated that
approximately 835,686 cubic yards of material could reasonably be removed and dewatered
within the space available for confined dike facilities.

Other Available Information

In addition to the information developed by HDR, a number of studies have been carried out and
reports have been issued related to sediments in the Rivanna Reservoir watershed:
• South Fork Rivanna Reservoir and Watershed: Reflecting on 36 years, Anticipating 50
years. Stephen P. Bowler, spring, 2003.
• Bathymetric Surveys: 2002, 2001(digital format); 1994, 1988, 1980, 1976 (paper).
• Topographic maps of reservoir area prior to construction.
• Numerous documents and presentations on alternatives for Community Water Supply,
including a Technical Memorandum on concept-level alternative analysis of Dredging the
South Fork Reservoir, prepared in December 2004.
• Joint Permit Application for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers No. 06-1574.
• Permit Support Document, Community Water Supply Project, May 17, 2006, Gannett
Fleming and Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
• South Fork Stewardship Task Force Report, January 2009 and its appendices.

The HDR reports and other reference materials cited above are incorporated by reference, and are
available at:
www.rivanna.org/southfork/index.htm

The HDR reports, other reference materials cited above and other information or data supplied by
RWSA or HDR is presented for informational purposes only. RWSA and HDR do not guarantee
the accuracy or validity of the information or data, nor do they assume any responsibility for the
Dredging Contractor’s interpretation of the data.

1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The work consists of furnishing all labor, supervision, bonds, insurance, materials, plant
and equipment, for performing all operations necessary in connection with the dredging
of South Fork Rivanna Reservoir, complete, in strict accordance with the Comprehensive
Agreements and all federal, state, and local regulations and permit conditions.

A. The project consists of removing accumulated sandy sediment within segments 1 – 3

of the Upper Main Stem Reservoir. As an optional item, Dredging Contractors may
propose to remove additional finer-grained sediment from the remainder of the
Upper Main Stem and/or Ivy Creek sections of the Reservoir. The project does not
involve dredging beyond the original contours or expanding the Reservoir beyond
its original shoreline configuration.

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B. The Dredging Contractor will be responsible for determining an approach to

accessing and dredging the reservoir, dewatering any dredged materials, and final
placement or beneficial reuse of any dredged materials. Details on how the
dredging is to be conducted are provided in Section 2.1 of these specifications.
C. The Dredging Contractor will also be responsible for obtaining all necessary federal,
state, and local permits and approvals, negotiations and agreements with private
landowners or other entities, and conduct of the project in compliance with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
D. Owner will require all work proposed be covered under 100% Performance and
Payment Bonds at the contract stage.
E. The dredged material shall be dewatered as required for transport and/or placement
or beneficial reuse of the material and all applicable permits, including all permits
governing discharge of the effluent. The Dredging Contractor is responsible for
determining what level and type of dewatering is necessary, and for obtaining access
to any necessary utilities, easements, and approvals. The effluent from the
dewatering operation will be discharged in compliance with applicable federal, state,
and local regulations and permits.
F. The dredged material will be taken to an approved facility or site(s) for placement
and /or beneficial reuse as identified in the Dredging Contractor’s proposal. The
placement facility or site(s) must be approved to receive the dredged material for
beneficial use or disposal. The dredged material may be sold as construction
material, fill material, top soil, or for other use. The Dredging Contractor may
enter into an agreement with one or more placement facilities. Placement facilities
selected by the Dredging Contractor will be subject to approval by the Owner,
and may require approval or permit amendments by federal, state, and local
regulatory agencies. Any additional costs incurred due to the Dredging
Contractors selection of a placement facility, including the costs for additional
studies, plans, designs, or permit amendments, are the responsibility of the
Dredging Contractor.
G. All construction access points, roadways, paths, and other areas used for ingress and
egress, site access, material handling and storage, and staging, shall be protected with
sediment and erosion control measures in accordance with federal, state, and local
requirements.

1.3 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

A. The Dredging Contractor’s bid price shall include all materials, labor and equipment
necessary to perform all items of work identified in the Comprehensive Agreement.
The Dredging Contractor’s bid shall also include all overhead, profit, fees, insurance,
bonds and all other contingencies involved in performing the specified work.
B. Prior to submitting a bid, the Dredging Contractor shall review the Comprehensive
Agreement, become familiar with the project site and environs, materials to be
dredged, and verify that all data needed for the execution of the work is present
to the Dredging Contractors satisfaction.
C. Section 2 contains technical specifications applicable to this project.
D. The Dredging Contractor shall submit a Dredging Operation Plan for Owners’
review prior to contract award. The contents of the Dredging Operation Plan are
described in Section 2.1.

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E. The Dredging Contractor shall submit an Environmental Protection Plan for Owner’s
review prior to contract award. The contents of the Environmental Protection Plan are
described in Section 3.
F. The Dredging Contractor is responsible to perform all work in accordance with all
applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations, including, but not limited
to, all permit conditions for the project.
G. The Dredging Contractor is responsible for all labor, supervision, equipment, and
materials required for dredging, staging, and dewatering, transport, delivery,
processing and disposal or final placement of all dredged material.
H. During all project activities, the Dredging Contractor is responsible to use Best
Management Practices (BMPs) to minimize the re-suspension of sediments to the
water column during dredging, to minimize the turbidity of any effluent
discharged from sediment dewatering, and to minimize erosion of disturbed land
areas.
I. The Dredging Contractor shall not stockpile any dredged material in wetland or
upland areas outside of the designated area(s) as specified by project plans. All
dredged material removed from the Reservoir is to be transported directly to the
staging area and/or dewatering area, and from the staging or dewatering area directly
to the placement site, or otherwise placed in accordance with project plans.

1.4 ALTERNATIVE PROJECT APPROACHES

A. The Owner anticipates that the project activities will be conducted as described in the
Dredging Contractor’s proposal and as detailed in the Dredging Operations Plan.
However, the Dredging Contractor may, at his discretion, propose an alternate
approach to completing the project subsequent to project award. Any alternate
approach or deviation from the Dredging Contractor’s proposed plans must first be
reviewed by the Owner. In the case that alternate dredging and/or dewatering
procedures are proposed, the Dredging Contractor shall demonstrate proof that the
alternate dredging approach is technically feasible, implementable, meets federal,
state, and local permit requirements and that there is a permitted beneficial use or
disposal site that will agree to receive the dredged sediments using the proposed
alternate dredging and/or dewatering procedure. Acceptance of an alternate approach
to completing the project is subject to approval by the Owner.

B. The Contactor shall be responsible for meeting all permit conditions for the project as
required by federal, state, and local governments. For any additional permit
requirements, the Contactor will be responsible for providing all surveys, engineering
and other assessments, and design services necessary for modifying existing permits
or obtaining new permits for dredging, dewatering, and effluent discharge, transport
and placement of the dredged material at their own cost.

1.5 LOCAL CONDITIONS

A. The Dredging Contractor shall acquaint himself/herself, by personal examination with
the location of the proposed work, and shall inform himself/herself of the actual
conditions and requirements of the work, including risks, means of access, character
of the soil and subsoil, restrictions and regulations. Failure to do so will not relieve
the Dredging Contractor of his/her obligations to furnish all labor necessary to carry
out the provision of the Comprehensive Agreement and to complete the contemplated

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work for the consideration set forth in is/her Bid. The submission of a Proposal shall
constitute and imply full knowledge of such conditions and regulations and acceptance
of the risks therein contained.

B. Where data on Reservoir conditions, sediment depths and characterizations have been
made available, it is understood that the data was developed in the usual manner and
with reasonable care, and such data, including location, depths and the character of
the sediment material have been recorded in good faith. There is no expressed or
implied agreement that the depths or the character of the material have been
correctly indicated, and Dredging Contractors should take into account the
possibility that conditions affecting the work to be done may differ from those
indicated. The Reservoir exists primarily to provide potable water to users in
Albemarle County and City of Charlottesville. RWSA manages the water level within
the Reservoir to maintain an adequate water supply volume in accordance with
available water flow, water demand, and federal, state and local permit requirements,
including mandatory minimum discharge flows. Water levels in the Reservoir may
fluctuate based on RWSA’s management of the Reservoir. Withdrawal of water from
the Reservoir for potable water supply by RWSA will take precedence over all other
uses of the Reservoir, including dredging. RWSA’s management of the Reservoir shall
not be a basis for an adjustment in the Contract Price or a claim for damages by the
Dredging Contractor. If RWSA’s management of the Reservoir restricts planned
dredging activity, the Dredging Contractor may request an extension of the project
schedule for an equivalent period or as agreed to by Owner.

C. The South Fork Rivanna River and its tributaries feeding the Reservoir occasionally
experience periods of low flow; extended periods of low flow can cause the level of
the Reservoir to drop. Periods of low flow can occur, but are not limited to, July
through October. The effects of periods of low flow, including reduced levels in the
Reservoir, may be more pronounced in the upper reaches of the Reservoir.
D. The Reservoir is frequently used by recreational boaters, the University of Virginia
Men’s and Women’s Rowing Teams and the Rivanna Rowing Club, and is the site of
rowing development camps and/or competitive meets or other events.
E. The South Fork Rivanna River and its tributaries, including the Reservoir, are subject
to periodic and potentially sudden rises in water surface elevations due to storm
events. Storm events can cause the River and its tributaries, including the Reservoir,
to overflow their banks and floodplain.
F. The Dredging Contractor shall be responsible for monitoring weather conditions and
identifying hazards likely to arise from weather conditions during the project. The
Dredging Contractor is responsible for taking all necessary and reasonable
corrective actions, including the use of safety devices, to address hazards likely
to arise from weather conditions during the project.

1.6 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings (if any) and general provisions of the Comprehensive Agreement apply to
this section.
B. See Section 2 – Details of Work applicable to the project. The Dredging Contractor
shall field verify information contained in these Specifications and other documents
prior to bid submittal.

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C. The HDR reports and other reference materials cited above in Section 1.1 are
incorporated by reference, and are available at:www.rivanna.org/southfork/index.htm
The HDR reports and other data supplied to Dredging Contractors are presented for
informational purposes only. The Owner does not guarantee the accuracy or validity
of the information within these reference materials, nor do they assume any
responsibility for the Dredging Contractor's interpretation of the data.

1.7 DREDGING CONTRACTOR USE OF OWNER’S PREMISES

A. The Dredging Contractor shall conduct site operations on Owner’s premises in
conformance with all applicable laws, ordinances, permit requirements and
Comprehensive Agreements.
B. The Dredging Contractor is responsible for protection and safekeeping of his
materials, products and equipment stored or used on Owner’s premises until the
contract is complete and accepted. The Dredging Contractor is responsible for
the removal of all his temporary facilities placed during the duration of the project
and shall fully restore the areas to its reconstruction conditions and repair all
damaged pavement, walkways, vegetated areas unless directed otherwise by the
Owner.

1.8 DREDGING CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Dredging Contractor shall establish and maintain quality control for operations
to assure compliance with contractual requirements and maintain records of his
quality control for qualification of personnel, and accuracy and completeness of
required work, but not limited to:
1. The Dredging Contractor shall be responsible for protection of all vegetation and/or
property within limits of disturbance. Should any portion of said work require tree
trimming, or in any way, use of private property facilities, specific written consent
shall be obtained by the Dredging Contractor from the affected property owner prior
to said action.
2. All work is subject to periodic inspection and/or verification by the Owner or
Owner’s Representative during or after such work. Should any portion of the work
be found to be in deviation from approved plans and/or permits it shall be the
responsibility of the Dredging Contractor, at no additional cost, to correct such
deviations. Presence of the Owner or Owner’s Representative on the work site does
not release the Dredging Contractor of his responsibility for providing quality
control of the required work and does not release the Dredging Contractor from the
responsibility of taking necessary corrective action should deviations be found.
3. The Dredging Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval to the Owner or
Owner’s Representative a written survey plan, presenting the job survey effort from
start to completion. The plan shall cover, at a minimum, layout work including
baseline controls, before dredging surveys, and after dredging surveys.
4. The Dredging Contractor shall contact all applicable utility companies for utility
markout and must give 48 hour notice to all utility companies prior to any
excavation.

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1.9 PUBLIC SAFETY

A. The Dredging Contractor shall at all times adhere to local traffic control devices,
rules and regulations. If any citations are issued, the Dredging Contractor shall be
responsible for full restitution.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 2
DETAILS OF WORK
2.1 GENERAL SCOPE
The work consists of furnishing all labor, supervision, bonds, insurance, materials,
plant and equipment, for performing all operations necessary in connection with the
dredging of South Fork Rivanna Reservoir, complete, in strict accordance with the
Comprehensive Agreements and all federal, state, and local regulations and permit
conditions. The project consists of removing accumulated sediment within segments 1
– 3 of the Upper Main Stem Reservoir. As an optional item, Dredging Contractor may
propose to remove additional sediment from the remainder of the Upper Main Stem
and/or Ivy Creek sections of the Reservoir. The project does not involve dredging
beyond the original contours or expanding the Reservoir beyond its original shoreline
configuration.

2.2 LAYOUT OF WORKS AND SURVEYS

A. The Dredging Contractor shall be responsible for working within the limits of the
dredging footprint as shown in the Dredging Contractor’s Dredging Operations Plan
and subject to the conditions described herein.

B. Pre-Dredging Survey: The Owner shall provide a bathymetric survey showing top of
sediment prior to the start of dredging to determine the existing sediment quantity in
the area(s) to be dredged. The Dredging Contractor shall verify all existing
conditions and notify Owner of any differences, including sediment quantity and
characteristics, prior to the Dredging Contractor beginning to dredge.

C. Post-Dredging Surveys shall be conducted by the Owner or Owner’s Representative

or as otherwise determined in accordance with Paragraph 5.2.

D. Datum and Bench Mark: The Horizontal Datum to be used for all dredging
operations is to be referenced to the North American Horizontal Datum of 1983
(NAD 83). The Vertical Datum is based on the North American Vertical Datum of
1988 (NAVD 88).

2.3 CHARACTER OF THE MATERIAL TO BE DREDGED

A. The material to be removed to achieve the depths within the limits specified is
composed primarily of sands, silts, and clays that have accumulated as a result of soil
erosion from upstream tributaries and stormwater runoff from upland areas in the
watershed. Debris, rubbish, submerged logs, trees, branches, stumps, stone or other
foreign articles may also be encountered in the course of dredging. The Dredging
Contractor shall examine the site of the work and verify the character of the
materials. Any discrepancies discovered with sediment characterization should be
immediately brought to the attention of the Owner and/or Owner’s Representative.

B. Data supplied to Dredging Contractors is presented for informational purposes only.

The Owner and/or Owner’s Representative do not guarantee the accuracy or validity
of the data, nor do they assume any responsibility for the Dredging Contractor's
interpretation of the data.

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2.4 OVERDEPTH DREDGING

A. Due to the large surface acreage involved in this project and the tremendous impact
to total sediment removal quantities with even minor overdepth dredging, no
overdepth dredging will be allowed in terms of measurement for payment, if payment
is based on quantity of materials removed from the Reservoir. However, a tolerance
of plus six inches is allowed, for payment at the Contract Unit Price, as long as the
average final bottom elevation is achieved. Dredging beyond the allowable six
inches overdredge depth will not be considered for payment. Materials dredged
below the allowable 6-inch overdepth will also be deducted from payment for
dewatering, transport and placement operations as applicable.

2.5 SUBMERGED TREES

A. It is anticipated that submerged trees, stumps, branches, logs, etc. may exist within
the proposed dredging limits. The Dredging Contractor shall remove as necessary all
submerged trees, stumps, branches, logs, etc that exist within the area to be dredged.
The Dredging Contractor shall properly dispose of all removed woody debris in
accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.

B. Trees and brush within the proposed dredging limits that are snagged along the shore
and/or in the Reservoir above the water line shall be left in situ, and that area within
the proposed dredging limits occupied by the snagged tree(s) should not be disturbed.

2.6 DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES OR VEGETATION

A. No tying off of winch cable or other anchoring device to existing trees and structures
will be allowed without proper slings, harnesses or other protective devices.
Dredging Contractor shall be responsible for all damage done to trees and structures
due to improper cabling techniques. There will be no equipment or vehicle access
allowed along banks unless otherwise specified herein.

B. The Dredging Contractor shall not damage any structure or vegetation outside of the
Limits of Dredging (horizontal and vertical limits) as shown on the plans. The
Dredging Contractor will be responsible for repairing or replacing damaged
structures or vegetation outside of the Limits of Dredging at its own cost.

2.7 AQUATIC PLANT REMOVAL

A. Certain areas to be dredged may contain aquatic vegetation. Vegetation that cannot
be cut by normal dredging operation shall be removed. No additional compensation
for this work will be allowed.

B. Hydrilla, a nuisance aquatic plant, is present in the Reservoir and is known to occur
within some of the areas to be dredged. The Dredging Contractor may be required by
federal, state, and local agencies to take extra precautions with equipment and
operations to control the spread of hydrilla. No additional compensation for any such
precautions or requirements will be allowed.

2.8 LIMITS OF DREDGING

A. This project does not involve dredging beyond the original contours of the Reservoir
or expanding the Reservoir beyond its original shoreline configuration.

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B. Area to be dredged shall be determined by the Dredging Contractor’s Dredging Plan

and the terms of the Comprehensive Agreement, and approved by Owner.
C. Sediment within designated dredging areas shall be dredged down to the Reservoir’s
original contours (hard bottom) or other overlying hard layer including compacted
sediment, rock, stumps or other obstruction.
D. No dredging shall occur within a 50-foot buffer both upstream and downstream of the
Reas Ford Road Bridge, the Earlysville Road Bridge, or the Woodlands Road Bridge.
E. No dredging shall occur within a 100-foot buffer both upstream and downstream of
the natural gas pipeline crossing the South Fork Rivanna River immediately upstream
of the Reas Ford Road Bridge.
F. No dredging shall occur within a 25-foot buffer along the shoreline of the Reservoir
and Ivy Creek, measured from the mean high water line, unless identified in the
Dredging Contractor’s Operating Plan and specifically allowed by permit.
G. No dredging shall occur within a 25-foot buffer of vegetated islands or other
emergent wetland areas protected by federal, state, or local regulations unless
identified in the Dredging Contractor’s Operating Plan, specifically allowed by
permit, and approved by Owner.
H. No dredging shall occur within a 10-foot buffer around any private docks or
structures within the Reservoir that can not be removed.
I. Identified buffer distances are not regulatory limits, but are established by Owner for
protection of natural resources and property. Regulatory agencies reviewing project
permit applications may request additional or alternate buffer zones.
J. The dredge shall make a straight vertical cut at the edge of the buffer areas, removing
sediment down to the Reservoir’s original contours (hard bottom) or other overlying
hard layer.

2.9 QUANTITY OF MATERIAL

A. The total quantity of material to be removed by dredging shall be identified in the
Dredging Contractor’s proposal and the Comprehensive Agreement.
B. The Owner shall provide a bathymetric survey showing top of sediment prior to the
start of dredging to determine the existing sediment quantity in the area(s) to be
dredged.
C. The quantity of material to be removed shall be estimated for each area prior to
dredging of said area and confirmed with a post-dredge survey for verification and
payment purposes.

2.10 DREDGING AND DEWATERING OPERATION PLAN

A. Dredging Contractor shall be responsible for submitting a Dredging and Dewatering
Operation Plan listing sequence of dredging operation; pipe influent location;
location of return discharge to Reservoir; proposed locations of booster pumps (if
any), proposed location of in-Reservoir sediment curtain(s); proposed operation of
staging area and water holding tanks; mobilization and demobilization sequence and
schedule; office and material storage location; and all other items as listed in these
Specifications.

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1. For dewatering operations, the Dredging Contractor shall submit a dewatering

plan listing equipment to be used, sequencing, and effluent and pumping
operation of return flows and loading operations for transport of final disposal.
2. The plan shall be devised to meet the permitted Water Quality requirements.

3. The plan shall include a project schedule showing anticipated start and
completion dates, key milestones, anticipated dredging progress/volume per
month or other operational period, and accommodations for permit requirements
(including time of year restrictions).
4. The plan shall include provisions for coordinating dredging activities on the
Reservoir with other users of the Reservoir, including water supply withdrawals,
recreational fishing and boating, and rowing.
B. Dredging Contractor shall submit three (3) copies of a Draft Plan within thirty (30)
days of the Award of this Contract. The Draft Plan shall be reviewed by the Owner
or Owner’s Representative for coordination of work and comments regarding
sequencing. After obtaining all project permits and incorporating permit conditions
and Owner or Owner’s Representative's comments, Dredging Contractor will
transmit three (3) copies of the Final Plan to the Owner and one (1) to the Owner’s
Representative for their files. Any major deviation to the plan must be submitted by
the Dredging Contractor for the Owner or Owner's Representative's review prior to
implementation.
C. Dredging Contractor shall be responsible for construction means and methods.
D. Dredging Contractor is responsible for complying with all permit conditions and
notification requirements with applicable federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
If there is a finding of non-compliance with the permit conditions or other applicable
regulations, the Dredging Contractor shall identify and implement corrective
action(s) at their own expense. The Dredging Contractor shall be responsible for any
fine or fee associated with the finding of non-compliance.

2.11 DAILY LOG OF OPERATION

A. The Dredging Contractor shall maintain a daily log and/or diary of all dredging
operations; including, but not limited to the following:
1. Type of dredge and dewatering equipment in use
2. Volume pumped
3. Area dredged
4. Depth of dredging
5. Character of material dredged
6. Hours of work and down time
7. Number of shifts worked; number of employees; number and type of equipment
8. Weather condition
9. Unusual conditions
10. Holding Tank Water Levels (if applicable)
11. Number of truck loads and estimated volumes transported to placement site.
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operations, recorded in the morning prior to beginning dredging, at mid-day, and

at the end of each work day.
B. Dredging Contractor shall make the log available at all times for review by Owner’s
Representative. Dredging Contractor shall furnish a copy of the entire log at the end
of the project. At the Owner's option a copy of the Log may be requested to
accompany Payment Requests.

2.12 DREDGING EQUIPMENT

A. Dredging Contractor shall submit dredge/barge, pipeline and auxiliary booster pump
station specifications and operating parameters such as proposed pumping rates,
pipeline velocities, pipeline strength and maximum allowable pipeline pressure
specifications, noise levels and others for review by Owner or Owner’s
Representative prior to Mobilization.

2.13 OTHER EQUIPMENT

A. Dredging Contractor shall provide all other equipment, auxiliary pumping station(s),
operators, labor, materials, fuel and incidentals necessary to complete all
mobilization, dredging, dredged material dewatering, transport and
placement/disposal and demobilization to complete this project.
B. Dredging Contractor shall submit all other equipment specifications and operating
parameters for review by the Owner prior to Mobilization.

2.14 PIPELINE LAYOUT AND MAINTENANCE

A. A temporary pipeline may be required from the dredge to the staging area or
dewatering area. The temporary pipeline location can be floating on the Reservoir or
river surface and/or placed on the ground surface or as required by any applicable
permit, regulation or public or private right-of-way easement.
B. A temporary pipeline may also be required from the staging or dewatering area back
to the Reservoir or other water body or stream to an agreed upon discharge point.
The return pipeline will carry excess water from the dewatering operation back to the
Reservoir or other water body for discharge.

C. All pipelines shall be kept in good condition at all times, and any leaks or breaks
along their length shall be promptly and properly repaired.
D. Auxiliary booster pump locations, if required shall be placed at approved locations.
E. The approximate location for the pipelines and pipeline details shall be included in
the Dredging Operations Plan prepared by the Dredging Contractor.
F. All pipelines shall be of sufficient strength to prevent bursting during pumping
operations. In the case that the pipe leaks or burst, the Dredging Contractor shall
cease pumping operations immediately and repair the pipeline. The Dredging
Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning up any spills, repairing or replacing
damaged structures and/or vegetation at its own cost.

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2.15 DEWATERING OF DREDGED MATERIAL

A. The dredged material shall be dewatered as required for transport and final
placement. The type and extent of dewatering shall be determined by the Dredging
Contractor. The Dredging Contractor is responsible for determining what type of
dewatering equipment is necessary, and for obtaining access to any necessary
utilities. The effluent from the dewatering operation will be returned via pipeline to
the Reservoir or other approved water body, and discharged in compliance with
applicable federal, state, and local permits.

B. The Dredging Contractor shall make all repairs, strengthening, extensions and
modifications to staging area facilities as are necessary for confining the dredged
material until acceptance of all work under the contract as specified herein. The
Dredging Contractor will be permitted to construct any other structures, such as
temporary holding tanks, containment berms, drying pads, floating baffles or
skimmers, or use any means necessary to control the dredge effluent as required to
meet federal, state and local requirements. The Dredging Contractor shall also be
responsible for the maintenance, stability and security of all structures used by him in
completion of the contract.

2.16 DREDGED MATERIAL PLACEMENT

A. The dredged material will be taken to an approved facility or site(s) for final
placement, disposal, beneficial reuse or sale, as identified in the Dredging Operations
Plan. The facility or site(s) must be approved by the appropriate federal, state, or
local authorities to receive the dredged material for final placement, disposal,
stockpiling, beneficial use or sale.
B. The Dredging Contractor may subsequently identify an alternate facility or facilities
for placement of the material. Alternate placement facilities selected by the Dredging
Contractor will be subject to review and approval by the Owner, and may require
approval or permit amendments by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. If
Dredging Contractor selects an Alternate placement facility and additional approvals
or permit amendments are required by federal, state, or local regulatory agencies,
such additional approvals or permit amendments will be at Dredging Contractor’s
expense.

2.17 STAGING AREA AND RESERVOIR ACCESS

A. The Dredging Contractor’s access to the Reservoir shall be identified in the Dredging
Operation Plan. All costs associated with the development, maintenance, security,
removal and clean-up of the Dredging Contractor’s access route shall be considered
incidental to the MOBILIZATION work.

2.18 MOBILIZATION
A. The mobilization, staging and temporary equipment storage area shall be identified in
the Dredging Operation Plan. The Dredging Contractor is responsible for obtaining
all necessary permissions and permits for use of the mobilization, staging and
temporary equipment storage areas throughout the entire. Mobilization shall include
all work necessary to clear and grade the staging area, establish gravel and/or paved
work areas, set up all equipment (including any desired power and water
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dewatering work.
B. As an incidental part of mobilization the Dredging Contractor shall respect and
adhere to all security measures in effect at the site.
C. Dredging Contractor's activities at mobilization site shall be coordinated with the
Owner’s Representative.

2.19 DEMOBILIZATION
A. At the completion of all dredging work the Dredging Contractor shall remove all
temporary components, piping, dredge, support equipment, and miscellaneous
material from the Owner’s site.
B. No equipment, materials, or temporary facilities (including gravel roadways,
equipment pads, and paved areas) shall remain on the Owner's property upon
completion of demobilization unless approved in writing by the Owner. Failure to
remove such items will result in the Owner withholding final contract payment until
items are appropriately removed.
C. The project staging area shall be restored to pre-mobilization conditions to the
Owner's satisfaction.
D. All disturbed areas shall be smoothed, layered with top soil, and planted to turf grass
or otherwise restored in accordance with permit requirements, including those areas
used for project staging.

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SECTION 3
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
3.1 SCOPE
A. The work covered by this section consists of furnishing all labor, materials and
equipment, and performing all work required for the prevention of environmental
pollution during the dredging, dewatering and related project activities in and
adjacent to the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir except for those measures set forth in
other Technical Provisions of these specifications. For purpose of this specification,
environmental protection is defined as the retention of the environment in its natural
state to the greatest possible extent during project construction and to enhance the
natural appearance and function in its final condition. Environmental protection
requires consideration of air, water, and land, and involves management of noise and
solid waste, as well as other pollutants. In order to prevent, and to provide for
abatement and control of, any environmental pollution arising from the activities in
the performance of this contract, the Contractor and his subcontractors shall comply
with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and project permits
concerning environmental disturbance and pollution control and abatement.

3.2 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS

A. To prevent, and to provide for abatement and control of, any environmental pollution
arising from the construction activities of the Dredging Contractor and his
subcontractors in the performance of this contract, the Dredging Contractor shall
comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning
environmental pollution, control and abatement, and the specific requirements stated
elsewhere in the contract specifications. The Dredging Contractor shall comply with
all federal, state, and local permits obtained for the project.

3.3 NOTIFICATION
A. The Owner or Owner’s Representative shall notify the Dredging Contractor in
writing of any observed non-compliance with the foregoing provisions and the action
to be taken by the Dredging Contractor to correct such non-compliance. The
Dredging Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately inform the
Owner or Owner’s Representative of proposed corrective action and takes such
action as may be approved. If the Dredging Contractor fails or refuses to comply
promptly, the Owner or Owner’s Representative may issue an order stopping all or
part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the
time lost due to any such stop orders shall be made the subject of a claim for
extension of time or for excess costs of damages by the Dredging Contractor.
B. Failure of the Owner or Owner’s Representative or other parties to observe and or
notify the Dredging Contractor of any non-compliance with the foregoing provisions
shall not relieve the Dredging Contractor of responsibility to prevent, and to provide
for abatement and control of, any environmental pollution arising from the
construction activities of the Dredging Contractor and his subcontractors in the
performance of this contract.

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3.4 DREDGING CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTORS

A. Compliance with the provisions of this section by subcontractors shall be the
responsibility of the Dredging Contractor. The Dredging Contractor shall comply
with all requirements under the terms and conditions set out in the permits or
certifications obtained by the Dredging Contractor and/or Owner and in compliance
with the provisions of the contract and applicable federal, state and local
environmental laws and regulations.

3.5 PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES

A. The Dredging Contractor shall not pollute the waters with trash, debris, fuels, oils, or
other harmful materials. It is the responsibility of the Dredging Contractor to
investigate and comply with all applicable federal, State, county, and municipal laws
concerning pollution of the water. All work under this contract shall be performed in
such a manner that objectionable conditions will not be created in the waters through
or adjacent to the project areas.
B. Construction and soil movement in project lands or waters shall be performed with
minimum damage to the environment.
C. Any soil shall be moved in such a way that: 1) material will not be placed outside
project boundaries as identified in Dredging Operations Plans and approved by the
Owner or Owner’s Representative; and 2) safeguards against excess turbidity and
suspended solids entering any adjacent water body. Work shall be performed in such
a way as not to disturb any wetland areas.
D. During dredging activities, the Dredging Contractor is responsible to use Best
Management Practices (BMPs) to minimize the re-suspension of sediments to the
water column during dredging and to minimize erosion of disturbed land areas.
These BMPs shall include use of a sediment curtain suspended within the Reservoir
and downstream from the dredging.
E. The Dredging Contractor shall conform to the current standards of the Virginia
erosion and sediment control laws and criteria set forth by Albemarle County or
other appropriate jurisdiction. Temporary erosion and sediment control measures
such as berms, dikes, drains, sedimentation basins, grassing and mulching shall be
maintained until all areas within the limits of disturbance are stabilized and
operative. No temporary erosion and sediment control measure shall be removed
without the permission of the County Inspector.
F. The Dredging Contractor is to provide adequate means to clean trucks and equipment
of mud. The Dredging Contractor will ensure that all adjacent streets are maintained
in a clean, mud and dust free condition at all times.
G. The Dredging Contractor shall comply with all relevant federal, state and local
government authorizations, certifications, biological opinions or permits issued.

3.6 RECORDING AND PRESERVING HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL

FINDS
A. All items having any apparent historical or archeological interest discovered in the
course of construction activities shall be carefully preserved. The Dredging
Contractor shall leave the archeological find undisturbed and immediately report the
find to the proper authorities and the Owner or Owner’s Representative.

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3.7 PROTECTION OF LAND RESOURCES

A. The environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside
the limits of permanent work under this contract shall be protected during the entire
period of this contract. The Dredging Contractor shall confine his activities to areas
defined by the Dredging Operations Plan.
B. It is intended that the land resources outside the limits of permanent work performed
under this contract be preserved in their pre-construction condition or be restored to
pre-construction conditions, after completion of construction.
C. The Dredging Contractor shall not deface, injure, remove or cut them or destroy trees
or shrubs outside of the limits of disturbance without permission from the Owner.
No ropes, cables, or guys shall be fastened to or attached to any existing nearby trees
for anchorage unless specifically authorized by the Owner or Owner’s
Representative.
D. Any trees or landscape features scarred or damaged by the Dredging Contractor’s
equipment or operations outside the limits of disturbance shall be restored as nearly
as possible to its original condition at Dredging Contractor’s expense. The Owner or
Owner’s Representative will decide what method of restoration shall be used.
E. The Dredging Contractor shall be required to maintain all work areas within or
without the support project boundaries free from dust that would cause hazard or
nuisance to others.
F. The Dredging Contractor shall obliterate all signs of temporary construction support
facilities such as haul roads, work areas, structures, foundations of temporary
structures, or any other vestiges of construction activities as directed by the Owner or
Owner’s Representative.
G. Solid wastes (excluding clearing debris) includes any waste excavated or generated
by the Dredging Contractor which meets the most complete definition of solid waste
as described by federal, state and local laws and regulations. Solid waste shall be
placed in containers, which are emptied on a regular schedule. All handling and
disposal shall be conducted to prevent spillage and contamination. The Dredging
Contractor and its employees shall prevent littering and must meet all State and local
anti-littering laws.
H. Hazardous waste shall be stored, removed from the work area and disposed of in
accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.

3.8 PROTECTION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

A. The Dredging Contractor shall at all times perform all work and take such steps
required to prevent any significant interference or disturbance to fish and wildlife.
The Dredging Contractor will not be permitted to alter water flows or otherwise
disturb native habitat adjacent to the project area which in the opinion of the Owner
or Owner’s Representative are critical to fish and wildlife. Fouling or polluting of
water will not be permitted.
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3.9 PROTECTION OF AIR RESOURCES

A. All fuel burning equipment shall be properly maintained to prevent violations of state
and federal air pollution control standards or interference with inhabitants of the area
by causing drastic changes in their accustomed environment. Daily inspections will
be made of all fuel burning equipment. Immediate corrective action shall be taken if
exhaust emissions are found to be excessive.

3.10 SANITATION
A. The dumping of sanitary sewage effluent and/or solids into waters surrounding the
job site will not be allowed. The Dredging Contractor must provide suitable
sanitation devices for the proper and sanitary storage of all sanitary sewage.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - (NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION)

PART 3 - EXECUTION - (NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION)

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SECTION 4
HEALTH AND SAFETY
4.1 DESCRIPTION
The Dredging Contractor is responsible and liable for the health and safety of all on-site
personnel and the general public impacted by the dredging and associated project
work in South Fork Rivanna Reservoir.
The Dredging Contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local
regulations and permit conditions protecting human health and the environment from the
hazards posed by activities during this dredging work.

4.2 BASIS
A. Federal, state, and local regulations addressing Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) standards and regulations shall provide the basis for the
Dredging Contractor’s activities to provide for the health and safety of all on-site
personnel. The Dredging Contractor shall perform all work required by the
Comprehensive Agreements in compliance with federal, state, and local OSHA
standards and regulations.
B. Federal, state, and local regulations addressing dredging, material handling, storage
and transportation, including discharges of waste, water, or other materials or
emissions shall provide the basis for the Dredging Contractor’s activities to provide
for the health and safety of the general public. The Dredging Contractor shall perform
all work required by the Comprehensive Agreement in a safe and environmentally
acceptable manner. The Dredging Contractor shall provide for the safety of all project
personnel and the community for the duration of the Contract.
C. The safety and health of the public and project personnel and the protection of the
environment will take precedence over cost and schedule considerations for all project
work. When a situation affecting health and safety is identified, the Dredging
Contractor shall stop work that may be affected by the situation until the cause for
suspension of operations is addressed. Any additional costs will be considered only
after the cause for suspension of operations is addressed and work is resumed. The
Owner or Owner’s Representative will be kept appraised of conditions which may
adversely affect the health and safety of project personnel and the general public
D. The Owner or Owner’s Representative may stop work or any portion thereof due to
its reasonable judgments that the Dredging Contractor has or is violating the
Comprehensive Agreement or any requirement thereof, including but not limited to
violations of any law or regulation related to jobsite safety. If work or any portion
thereof is suspended for health and/or safety reasons, it will not resume until the cause
of the suspension is addressed and resolved by the Dredging Contractor. Provided,
however, if the Owner or Owner’s Representative suspends Work or any portion
thereof due to its reasonable judgment that the Dredging Contractor has or is violating
the Comprehensive Agreement or any requirement thereof, including but not limited
to violations of any law or regulation related to jobsite safety, then the Dredging
Contractor shall not receive an adjustment in the Contract Price or extension of the
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4.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The Dredging Contractor will be responsible for protecting project personnel and the
general public from hazards due to the exposure, handling, and transport of chemical
and hazardous materials associated with the dredging project. Barricades, shielding
lanterns, fenced and roped-off areas, filtration and proper signs will be furnished in
sufficient amounts and locations to safeguard project personnel and the public at all
times. The Dredging Contractor shall place a temporary safety fence consisting at a
minimum of portable chain link fence six feet in height around project staging areas.
The Dredging Contractor shall place warning and keep away signs surrounding the
staging areas and at the upstream and downstream end of the dredging foot print to
warn recreational boaters to stay away from dredging activities.
B. Ensure all applicable federal, state, and local OSHA health and safety requirements
are met.
C. The Dredging Contractor will be responsible for the following:
1. Performing on-site daily implementation, enforcement, and monitoring of
applicable federal, state, and local OSHA health and safety regulations.

2. Performing daily tailgate (“toolbox”) safety briefings prior to the start of work,
and maintaining records relating to these briefings.
3. Responsibility for the pre-construction training of all on-site personnel with
regard to the safety and other safety requirements to be observed during
construction, including:
i. Potential hazards
ii. Personal Protection equipment (PPE).
4. Emergency procedures dealing with fire and medical situations.

5. Notifying Owner or Owner’s Representative prior to the Dredging Contractor

starting any particular hazardous work on Owner’s property, including the
Reservoir.

4.4 EMERGENCY RESPONSES/CONTINGENCY PLAN AND PROCEDURES

A. Emergency Vehicle Access: In the event that emergency service vehicles (police,
fire, ambulance) need access to a location which is blocked by working operations,
those operations (equipment, materials, etc.) will be immediately moved to allow
those vehicles access.

B. The Dredging Contractor shall schedule a site briefing with the local Fire Department
at the completion of mobilization to familiarize emergency response personnel with
his operations and site layout.

C. Master Telephone List: The attached master telephone list will be completed and
prominently posted at the Dredging Contractor’s field office and/or staging area. The
list will have telephone numbers of all project personnel and emergency services
including hospital, fire, police, and utilities. In addition, two copies with telephone
numbers are to be given to the Owner or Owner’s Representative for emergency
reference purposes.

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Emergency Service Telephone Number

Fire Department (To be completed by Dredging
Contractor)
Police Department (To be completed by Dredging
Contractor)
Ambulance (To be completed by Dredging
Contractor)
Hospital/Emergency Care Facility (To be completed by Dredging
Contractor)
Poison Control Center (To be completed by Dredging
Contractor)
Chemical Emergency Advice (To be completed by Dredging
Contractor)
VDEQ Office (To be completed by Dredging
Contractor)
USACE, Norfolk District (To be completed by Dredging
Contractor)
City of Charlottesville Natural Gas 24 (To be completed by Dredging
Hour Emergency Service Contractor)

4.5 POSTING REGULATIONS

A. Safety regulations and safety reminders as required by federal, state, and local OSHA
regulations will be posted at conspicuous locations throughout the project area.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - (NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION)

PART 3 - EXECUTION - (NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION)

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SECTION 5
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
5.1 GENERAL

A. The Dredging Contractor shall be paid for dredging and work items incidental to
dredging based on the accepted bid and/or the terms and conditions of the
Comprehensive Agreement between the Owner and the Dredging Contractor. Work
items incidental to dredging include all work activity related to dredging, dewatering,
transport, and placement of the dredged material.
B. The Dredging Contractor shall submit a Schedule of Values with the bid. The
Schedule of Values may include lump sum costs for Mobilization and
Demobilization, and a unit price per cubic yard of material removed (including all
dredging, dewatering, transportation, and placement at an approved placement site),
or other pricing as proposed by the Dredging Contractor.

5.2 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Sediment removal from the Reservoir shall be measured by comparison of a pre-
dredging bathymetric survey and post-dredging bathymetric survey. The Owner shall
provide a bathymetric survey showing top of sediment prior to the start of dredging
to determine the existing sediment quantity in the area(s) to be dredged. The
Dredging Contractor shall verify all existing conditions and notify Owner of any
differences, including sediment quantity and characteristics, prior to the Dredging
Contractor beginning to dredge.

B. The total amount of material removed will be measured by the cubic yards (cy) of
material removed by dredging, measured in-place by field verifying that the sediment
has been removed down to the lines and grades as specified. The Owner shall
insure that a final survey is completed in a timely manner to verify and insure that the
proposed volume of sediment has been removed. If a final survey is not completed
within a timely manner, the Owner and the Dredging Contractor shall agree on an
estimated amount of completion based upon plan quantities and surface area
completed. If target depths cannot be achieved due to in-place conditions or
restriction (i.e. hard, cemented sand and gravel or other obstructions), adjustments to
actual pay quantity may be included.

C. No additional payment shall be made for over depth dredging unless approved in
advance by the Owner and Owner’s Representative.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - (NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION)

PART 3 - EXECUTION - (NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION)

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SECTION 6
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
6.1 GENERAL
The following special provisions apply to all work items and other project related
activities unless otherwise specified.

6.2 HOURS OF OPERATION

Operation of the dredge is allowed at any time during daylight hours (typically 7:00 A.M
to 7: 00 P.M.) provided that all safety requirements are met and that the noise emission
standards specified in this Specification Section are met.

6.3 TIME OF COMPLETION

Work shall be completed within the project schedule as set forth in the
Comprehensive Agreement.

6.4 PERMITS
A. The Dredging Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all conditions of
federal, state, and local permits, as well as all applicable rules and regulations.

6.5 NOISE ABATEMENT

A. Dredging Contractor shall comply with all applicable noise rules and regulations,
including, but not limited to the Albemarle County noise standards contained in
county Code Chapter 7.
B. Dredging Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all regulatory noise
requirements with no additional compensation to the base bid.
C. Dredging Contractor shall submit with his Bid for Owner's review information
regarding his proposed equipment noise level, muffler and other noise abatement
devices.
D. Noise may emanate from several sources during dredging including vehicles, motors,
construction equipment, generators, pumps, rigging equipment, power tools, warning
devices, etc. The Dredging Contractor shall use best management practices to keep
all noise-generating equipment and operations at their respective standard operating
levels. Best management practices include but are not limited to:
• All equipment will have a maintenance check prior to delivery to the site.
• If the equipment is not running within the normal OSHA Noise exposure
guidelines, maintenance will be performed.
• Equipment will be inspected daily.
• Routine maintenance will be performed to keep equipment running properly.
• Excessive engine throttling will be avoided.
• Where practicable, equipment will be positioned to maximize natural or artificial
features to attenuate noise and limit time of operation of construction activities to
routine work hours.
• Doors to motor rooms will remain closed unless they must be opened to enter the
room for maintenance or other required times.
• Mufflers and/or extended exhaust pipes will be installed as needed.

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• Shrouds and barriers will be placed around stationary equipment as necessary.

• Installation of additional sound insulation or sound baffling, “hospital package”
exhaust mufflers, etc.
• Removal and replacement of excessively noisy equipment.

6.6 BLASTING
No blasting is required or permitted in this contract work.

6.7 ODORS
The Dredging Contractor shall be responsible for control of malodorous odors emanating
from the dredging operation and/or the sediment dewatering and placement,
beneficial reuse or stockpiling activities conducted by the Dredging Contractor and/or
it’s subcontractors. Specific activities to reduce odor include but are not limited to:

• Conducting dredging and dewatering operations to limit production of odors.

• Covering odor producing sediments or substances on a frequent basis.
• Establishing vegetative cover on stockpiled sediments and drained or unused
dewatering basins.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - (NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION)

PART 3 - EXECUTION - (NOT APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION)

END OF SECTION

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