Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center (WHFRTC) is on reclaimed strip-mine land. Cypress Creek is channelized and flows in a straight pattern through broad floodplains within the WHFRTC, resulting in the loss of diverse aquatic habitat complexes. The project will involve the relocation and restoration of +/- 49,770 linear feet of Cypress Creek and its tributaries using natural channel design principles. The objective of this project is to establish a stable, natural stream pattern and dimension to restore the existing degraded habitat, altered primary physical processes, and destabilized instream conditions. Because of the size and scope of the project, construction will be accomplished in eight (8) phases following a logical sequence of work (see Exhibit 1, Page 2). This bid package is for Phase 1 of the project involving the restoration of ~6,780 linear feet of stream. The bid will include a main bid and two additive alternates. The main bid consists of 5,280 linear feet of stream restoration on Cypress Creek (STA 0+00 - 52+80). Work will include, but is not limited to, excavation of proposed channels and floodplains; construction of in-stream structures and bank treatments; reshaping of existing channels; preparation of seedbeds; installation of erosion control blanket and mulch; and installation of native seeds, trees, shrubs, and live stakes. Grading and shaping may also occur within the floodplains adjacent to project streams to facilitate the storage and/or transport of floodwaters. Additive alternate #1 will include ~667 linear feet of stream restoration on Cypress Creek (STA 52+05 - 58+72). Work will include, but is not limited to, excavation of proposed channels and floodplains; construction of in-stream structures and bank treatments; reshaping of existing channels; preparation of seedbeds; installation of erosion control blanket and mulch; culvert replacement; and installation of native seeds, trees, shrubs, and live stakes. Grading and shaping may also occur within the floodplains adjacent to project streams to facilitate the storage and/or transport of floodwaters. Minor tie-in of existing tributaries 1-8 and 1-9 will be required if Add Alternate 2 is not performed. Additive alternate #2 will include ~830 linear feet of stream restoration on tributaries to Cypress Creek (Tributaries 1-8 and 1-9). Work will include, but is not limited to, excavation of proposed channels and floodplains; construction of in-stream structures and bank treatments; reshaping of existing channels; preparation of seedbeds; installation of erosion control blanket and mulch; culvert replacement; and installation of native seeds, trees, shrubs, and live stakes. Grading and shaping may also occur within the floodplains adjacent to project streams to facilitate the storage and/or transport of floodwaters.
