Control 0616-01-020, ETC Project C 616-1-20, ETC Highway PR 25A, ETC County SAN PATRICIO

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Highway PR 25A, ETC County SAN PATRICIO

PROPOSAL TO THE TEXAS

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

2024 SPECIFICATIONS

Work Consisting of State Park Improvements

SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, TEXAS

The quantities in the proposal are approximate. The quantities of work and materials may be increased or decreased as considered necessary to complete the work as planned and contemplated.

This project is to be completed in 34 working days and will be accepted when fully completed and finished to the satisfaction of the Executive Director or designee.

Provide a proposal guaranty in the form of a Cashier’s Check, Teller’s Check (including an Official Check) or Bank Money Order on a State or National Bank or Savings and Loan Association, or State or Federally chartered Credit Union made payable to the Texas Transportation Commission in the following amount:

TEN THOUSAND AND 00/100 (Dollars) ( $10,000.00)

A bid bond may be used as the required proposal guaranty. The bond form may be detached from the proposal for completion. The proposal may not be disassembled to remove the bond form. The bond must be in accordance with Item 2 of the specifications.

Any addenda issued amending this proposal and/or the plans that have been acknowledged by the bidder, become part of this proposal.

By signing the proposal the bidder certifies:

1. the only persons or parties interested in this proposal are those named and the bidder has not directly or indirectly participated in collusion, entered into an agreement or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the above captioned project.

2. in the event of the award of a contract, the organization represented will secure bonds for the full amount of the contract.

3. the signatory represents and warrants that they are an authorized signatory for the organization for which the bid is submitted and they have full and complete authority to submit this bid on behalf of their firm.

4. that the certifications and representations contained in the proposal are true and accurate and the bidder intends the proposal to be taken as a genuine government record.

• Signed: **

(1) (2) (3) Print Name:

(1) (2) (3) Title:

(1) (2) (3) Company:

(1) (2) (3)

• Signatures to comply with Item 2 of the specifications.

**Note: Complete (1) for single venture, through (2) for joint venture and through (3) for triple venture.

* When the working days field contains an asterisk (*) refer to the Special Provisions and General Notes.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

ANY CONTRACTORS INTENDING TO BID ON ANY WORK TO BE AWARDED

BY THIS DEPARTMENT MUST SUBMIT A SATISFACTORY “AUDITED FINANCIAL

STATEMENT” AND “EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE” AT LEAST TEN DAYS

PRIOR TO THE LETTING DATE.

UNIT PRICES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITEM 2 OF

THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS OR SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 2 FOR

EACH ITEM LISTED IN THIS PROPOSAL.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

BID BOND

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS,

That we, (Contractor Name)

Hereinafter called the Principal, and (Surety Name) a corporation or firm duly authorized to transact surety business in the State of Texas, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the Texas Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the Obligee, in the sum of not less than two percent (2%) of the department’s engineer’s estimate, rounded to the nearest one thousand dollars, not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) as a proposal guaranty (amount displayed on the cover of the proposal), the payment of which sum will and truly be made, the said Principal and the said Surety, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the principal has submitted a bid for the following project identified as:

Control 0616-01-020, ETC

Project C 616-1-20, ETC

Highway PR 25A, ETC

County SAN PATRICIO

NOW, THEREFORE, if the Obligee shall award the Contract to the Principal and the Principal shall enter into the Contract in writing with the Obligee in accordance with the terms of such bid, then this bond shall be null and void. If in the event of failure of the Principal to execute such Contract in accordance with the terms of such bid, this bond shall become the property of the Obligee, without recourse of the Principal and/or Surety, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages.

Signed this Day of 20

By:

(Contractor/Principal Name)

(Signature and Title of Authorized Signatory for Contractor/Principal)

*By:

(Surety Name)

(Signature of Attorney-in-Fact) Impressed

*Attach Power of attorney (Surety) for Attorney-in-Fact Surety Seal Only

This form may be removed from the proposal

BIDDER’S CHECK RETURN

IMPORTANT

The space provided for the return address must be completed to facilitate the return of your bidder’s check. Care must be taken to provide a legible, accurate, and complete return address, including zip code. A copy of this sheet should be used for each different return address.

NOTE

Successful bidders will receive their guaranty checks with the executed contract.

RETURN BIDDERS CHECK TO (PLEASE PRINT):

Control 0616-01-020, ETC Project C 616-1-20, ETC Highway PR 25A, ETC County SAN PATRICIO

IMPORTANT

PLEASE RETURN THIS SHEET IN ITS ENTIRETY

Please acknowledge receipt of this check(s) at your earliest convenience by signing below in longhand, in ink, and returning this acknowledgement in the enclosed self-addressed envelope.

Check Received By: Date:

Title:

For (Contractor's Name):

Project: County:

NOTICE TO THE BIDDER

In the space provided below, please enter your total bid amount for this project. Only this figure will be read publicly by the Department at the public bid opening.

It is understood and agreed by the bidder in signing this proposal that the total bid amount entered below is not binding on either the bidder or the Department. It is further agreed that the official total bid amount for this proposal will be determined by multiplying the unit bid prices for each pay item by the respective estimated quantities shown in this proposal and then totaling all of the extended amounts.

Total Bid Amount

Control Project Highway County

ALT ITEM DESC SP Bid Item Description Unit Quantity Bid Price Amount Seq

Signed ____________________________________________ Title ____________________________________________ Date ____________________________________________

Additional Signature for Joint Venture:

Signed ____________________________________________ Title ____________________________________________ Date ____________________________________________

Total Bid Amount _______$2,664.00________

EXAMPLE OF BID PRICES SUBMITTED BY COMPUTER PRINTOUT

0001-03-030

STP 2000(938)HES

SH 20

EL PASO

104 509 REMOV CONC (SDWLK) SY 266.400 $10.000 $2,664.00 1

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EXAMPLES

BID PRICES SUBMITTED BY HAND WRITTEN FORMAT

Unit price for each plant in place

249 014 FLEX BASE(DEL)(DENSCOT)(TY A GR4 CL2) TON 56,787.00 14

ALT

ITEM-CODE

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DESC

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S.P.

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UNIT BID PRICE ONLY

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APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

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ONLY

190 026 RED OAK 1 1/2” - 1 3/4” GAL BB EA 9.000 1

DLRS

CENTS

DLRS

CENTS

Unit price for each ton of Flexible Base

430 001 001 CL A CONC FOR EXT STR (CULV) CY 45.000 27

Unit price for each cubic yard of Concrete

DLRS

CENTS

610 007 001 RDWY ILL ASSEM(TY ST 50T-8-8)(.4 KW)S EA 13.000 7

Unit price of each Roadway Illumination Assembly

DLRS

CENTS

EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE

C 616-1-20, ETC

Proposal Sheet

SAN PATRICIO FORM 234-B I-61-5M

TxDOT PROJECT

COUNTY

ALT

ITEM-CODE

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

ITEM

NO.

DESC

CODE

S.P.

No.

110 7001

EXCAV (ROADWAY)

CY 31.000 1 DOLLARS

and CENTS

194 7007

RDSIDE AMENITY (WHEEL STOP)

EA 48.000 2 DOLLARS

and CENTS

341 7007

D-GR HMA TY-B SAC-B PG70-22

TON 41.000 3 DOLLARS

and CENTS

341 7050

D-GR HMA TY-D SAC-B PG70-22

TON 2,894.000 4 DOLLARS

and CENTS

341 7082

TACK COAT

GAL 2,109.000 5 DOLLARS

and CENTS

354 7019

PLANE & TEXT ASPH CONC PAV(2")

SY 26,305.000 6 DOLLARS

and CENTS

480 7001

CLEAN EXIST CULVERTS

EA 7.000 7 DOLLARS

and CENTS

500 7001

MOBILIZATION

LS 1.000 8 DOLLARS

and CENTS

502 7001

BARRICADES, SIGNS AND TRAFFIC

HANDLING

MO 3.000 9 DOLLARS

and CENTS

503 7001

PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN

DAY 68.000 10 DOLLARS

and CENTS

505 7001

TMA (STATIONARY)

DAY 34.000 11 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7039

TEMP SEDMT CONT FENCE (INSTALL)

LF 140.000 12 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7041

TEMP SEDMT CONT FENCE (REMOVE)

LF 140.000 13 DOLLARS

and CENTS

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C 616-1-20, ETC

Proposal Sheet

SAN PATRICIO FORM 234-B I-61-5M

TxDOT PROJECT

COUNTY

ALT

ITEM-CODE

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

ITEM

NO.

DESC

CODE

S.P.

No.

506 7044

BIODEG EROSN CONT LOGS (INSTL) (12")

LF 105.000 14 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7046

BIODEG EROSN CONT LOGS (REMOVE)

LF 105.000 15 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7175

RE PM TY II (W) 6" (SLD)

LF 624.000 16 DOLLARS

and CENTS

668 7089

PREFAB PM TY C (W)(24")(SLD)

LF 48.000 17 DOLLARS

and CENTS

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CERTIFICATION OF INTEREST IN OTHER BID

PROPOSALS FOR THIS WORK

By signing this proposal, the bidding firm and the signer certify that the following information, as indicated by checking “Yes” or “No” below, is true, accurate, and complete.

A. Quotation(s) have been issued in this firm's name to other firm(s) interested in this work for consideration for performing a portion of this work.

________ YES

________ NO

B. If this proposal is the low bid, the bidder agrees to provide the following information prior to award of the contract.

1. Identify firms which bid as a prime contractor and from which the bidder received quotations for work on this project.

2. Identify all the firms which bid as a prime contractor to which the bidder gave quotations for work on this project.

ENGINEER SEAL

Project C 616-1-20, ETC

Highway PR 25A, ETC County SAN PATRICIO

The enclosed Texas Department of Transportation Specifications, Special Specifications, Special Provisions, General Notes and Specification Data in this document have been selected by me, or under my responsible supervision as being applicable to this project.

Alteration of a sealed document without proper notification to the responsible engineer is an offense under the Texas Engineering Practice Act.

The seal appearing on this document was authorized by:

Jorge Alejandro Perez P.E.

August 19, 2026

Seal Applies to CSJ(s):

All CSJs within the Contract

142131

Jorge Alejandro Perez

County: San Patricio Control: 0616-01-020

Highway: PR 25A

General Notes Sheet A

GENERAL NOTES:

Find, for your information and convenience, tools such as forms, software, materials, and various other information provided by the Department at https://www.txdot.gov/business.html. Please note that these tools are updated periodically, and your attention is directed to the latest edition.

In the event of a called evacuation, emergencies, impending adverse weather or as directed, do not perform any work without written authorization. The District reserves the right to suspend all work in support of evacuations or emergencies occurring from other parts of the state. Any work performed, other than work directed by the Department, is unauthorized work in accordance with Item 5.

Sweep, clean and remove any construction waste, surplus materials or debris from the roadway and right of way at the end of each day unless otherwise approved. The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.

Asphalt application season will be established in accordance with Item 316.4.4 Adverse Weather Conditions or as directed by the Engineer.

Cut existing pavement using a saw or other approved method to ensure a neat transverse and/or longitudinal line to assure a smooth tie-in with new pavement. Cut to a minimum depth of the final lift thickness. The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.

Promptly pick up and properly dispose of paper and other materials used for pavement joints.

All pavement markings shall be in accordance with the latest edition of Texas MUTCD.

Contractor questions on this project are to be addressed to the following individual(s):

Rene Zavala, Jr., P.E. Rene.Zavala@txdot.gov Chandler Williams, P.E. Chandler.Williams@txdot.gov

Contractor questions will be accepted through email, phone, and in person by the above individuals.

Questions may also be submitted via the Letting Pre-Bid Q&A web page. This webpage can be accessed from the Notice to Contractors dashboard located at the following Address:

https://tableau.txdot.gov/views/ProjectInformationDashboard/NoticetoContractors

All contractor questions will be reviewed by the Engineer. All questions and any corresponding responses that are generated will be posted through the same Letting Pre-Bid Q&A web page.

The Letting Pre-Bid Q&A web page for each project can be accessed by using the dashboard to navigate to the project you are interested in by scrolling or filtering the dashboard using the controls on the left.

General Notes Sheet B

Hover over the blue hyperlink for the project you want to view the Q&A for and click on the link in the window that pops up.

ITEM 2

It is recommended that prospective bidders examine the specified work locations with the Engineer to view the nature of the work, the need for close coordination with the various utilities, traffic control considerations, and other factors influencing the prosecution of the work.

Examine the specified work locations and immediately notify the department or Engineer of any constraints that may be encountered prior to start of the work.

ITEM 5

Questions regarding the plan work limits should be brought to the Engineer’s attention prior to commencing work. Measuring equipment will be in working condition & calibrated to the manufacturer’s specifications.

Field verify all dimensions and notify Engineer prior to initiating any work.

Verify the locations of utilities, underground or overhead, shown within the limits of the right-of-way. Adhere to OSHA Standards when working within the vicinity of overhead power lines.

Coordinate with the utility companies and notify the Engineer of any possible conflicts. The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.

The 811 call services for a utility location does not include TxDOT facilities. Provide notification to the District Traffic Signal Shop by email at CRP_Utility_Locate@txdot.gov or call 361-739-6044 when planning, drilling, or excavating in areas where existing TxDOT underground utilities exist. Visual evidence of TxDOT underground utilities in the area include illumination poles, ground boxes, flashing beacons, traffic signals, etc. This notification must be provided 48 hours in advance of performing the work, but no earlier than 72 business hours before the work will commence. Drilled shaft locations or excavation areas must be staked prior to the notification so that the underground utilities can be located in relationship to the proposed work.

Notify the Engineer immediately of utility conflicts in accordance with Item 5.6. Refer to Item

4.5 for consideration of differing site conditions.

The responsibility for the construction surveying on this contract will be in accordance with Item 5.9.3, “Method C”.

General Notes Sheet C

ITEM 6

For Department-furnished material, contact the Engineer or his designated representative to request material a minimum of one workday prior to pick up. Load material with contract personnel. Materials are to be stored in a safe location outside TXDOT property or right-of-way, {unless otherwise approved.} Use material furnished by the Department only on the project(s) intended. Return any unused material as soon as possible.

To comply with the latest provisions of Build America, Buy America Act (BABA Act) of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the contractor must submit an original of the TxDOT Construction Material Buy America Certification Form for all items classified as construction materials. This form is not required for materials classified as a manufactured product.

Refer to the Buy America Material Classification Sheet for clarification on material categorization.

ITEM 7

The work performed for Item 7.2.4, “Public Safety and Convenience” will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.

When working at street, farm-to-market, state highway, and county road intersections, schedule work to minimize intersection closures. During nonworking hours, all public road intersections will be open to the traveling public.

The total disturbed area for this project is 11.65 acres. The disturbed area in this project, all project locations in the Contract, and Contractor project specific locations (PSLs), within 1 mile of the project limits, for the Contract will further establish the authorization requirements for storm water discharges. The Department will obtain an authorization to discharge storm water from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the construction activities shown on the plans. The Contractor is to obtain any required authorization from the TCEQ for any Contractor PSLs for construction support activities on or off ROW. When the total area disturbed for all projects in the Contract and PSLs within 1 mile of the project limits exceeds 5 acres, provide a copy of the Contractor NOI for PSLs on the ROW to the Engineer.

Establish uniform perennial vegetative coverage with a density of at least 70% of the native background vegetative cover to achieve final stabilization.

Comply with the Texas Aggregate Quarry and Pit Safety Act for waste areas or material source areas resulting from this project.

General Notes Sheet D

No significant traffic generator events identified.

Submit charge summary and invoices for Law Enforcement Personnel using the Department forms.

Patrol vehicles must be clearly marked to correspond with the officer’s agency and equipped with appropriate lights to identify them as law enforcement. For patrol vehicles not owned by a law enforcement agency, markings will be retroreflective and legible from 100 ft. from both sides and the rear of the vehicle. Lights will be high intensity and visible from all angles.

No payment will be made for law enforcement personnel needed for moving equipment or payment for drive time to/from the event site.

If the Contractor has a field office, provide an office location for a supervisory officer when event requires a supervising officer. This work is subsidiary.

A maximum combined rate of $70 per hour for the law enforcement personnel and the patrol vehicle will be allowed. Any scheduling fee is subsidiary per Standard Specification 502.4.2.

Cancel law enforcement personnel when the event is canceled. Cancellation, minimums or “show up” fees will not be paid when cancellation is made 12 hours prior to beginning of the event. Failure to cancel within 12 hours will not be cause for payment for cancellation, minimums, or "show up" time. Payment of actual “show up” time to the event site due to cancellation will be on a case by case basis at a maximum of 2 hours per officer.

Alterations to the cancellation and maximum rate must be approved by the Engineer or pre-determined by official policy of the officers governing authority.

ITEM 8

Prepare the progress schedule using the Critical Path Method (CPM). Submit (2) two 11” x 17” hard copies and an electronic file of the original or updated progress schedule. Submit the original progress schedule seven (7) days before the Preconstruction Conference.

Asphalt application season will be considered to be May 1 to Sept 30, except as established in Item 316.4.4 Adverse Weather Conditions or as directed by the Engineer.

Submit an updated progress schedule as directed to show proposed major changes, changes affecting compliance with the contract requirements, or changes affecting the critical path/controlling item of work.

Working days will be computed and charge in accordance with Article 8.3.1.4, “Standard Workweek”.

Work above traffic is not allowed.

General Notes Sheet E

Notify the Engineer at least 48 hours in advance of weekend or nighttime work

The Engineer reserves the right to change working hours as working conditions warrant.

Each contract awarded by the Department stands on its own and as such, is separate from other contracts. A contractor awarded multiple contracts must be capable and sufficiently staffed to concurrently process and/or execute all contracts at the same time.

In accordance with special provision 000-031, additional liquidated damages and Road User Costs will be assessed in the amount of $6,840 per working day.

ITEM 9

Monthly progress payments will be made for items of work completed by the 28th day of each month. Any work completed after the 28th will be included for payment in the subsequent monthly progress estimate.

Submit signed request for compensation of material-on-hand (MOH), including any requests from subcontractors, suppliers, or fabricators for MOH, at least two (2) working days prior to the end of the month on the Departments approved forms.

ITEM 100

Coordinate all right of way preparation activities with the project’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) and Environmental Permit Issues, and Commitments Sheet (EPIC) or as approved.

ITEM 134

Use backfill material with a plasticity index (PI) ranging from 10 to 40. Notify the Engineer of the proposed material sources and of changes to material sources. The Engineer may sample and test project materials at any time before compaction throughout the duration of the project to assure specification compliance.

If Contractor elects to use R.A.P. material for backfill pavement edges, the R.A.P. material must pass a 2” sieve. All material not passing sieve will be removed and disposed of properly. This shall be considered subsidiary to Item 134.

Windrow the existing topsoil and grass along the edge of the grading operations or as directed.

After grading operations are completed, spread the topsoil and grass uniformly on all slopes and ditch lines. The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.

General Notes Sheet F

Manipulate and compact backfill material in accordance with Item 132.3.4.1, “Ordinary Compaction”. The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.

Apply SS-1 at a rate of application of 0.15 gallon per square yard. The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items

ITEM 194

Provide 6ft length minimum wheel stops unless otherwise shown on the plans or as approved.

Use Class A Hydraulic Concrete conforming to Item 421 “Hydraulic Cement Concrete”

Use reinforcing steel conforming to item 440,”Reinforcement for Concrete”. Minimum reinforcing is two No.4 or No. 3 bars placed longitudinally.

Submit commercially available precast wheel stop designs for approval.

Use an anchoring method and anchor rod type for approval.

Additional 26 Wheel Stop locations will be determined by the Engineer for placement prior to construction.

ITEM 247

When requested, stake with blue tops, at 100-foot intervals, the lines and grade shown in the plans.

Ride quality IRI values will be calculated by the average of both wheel paths.

Ride quality provisions will not be required on the final travel lanes.

ITEM 302

Provide aggregates with a minimum surface aggregate classification (SAC) of “B” unless otherwise shown. The SAC for sources on the Department’s Aggregate Quality Monitoring Program (AQMP) is listed in the Department’s Bituminous Rated Source Quality Catalogue (BRSQC). SAC requirements apply to aggregates used on all final roadway surfaces, including shoulders.

For precoated aggregate Type PB crushed gravel will not be used.

General Notes Sheet G

ITEM 320

Provide the type of windrow pick-up equipment for approval prior to beginning paving operations.

Use of motor grader will not be permitted unless approved.

ITEM 341

The use of Recycled Asphalt Shingles (RAS) will not be allowed.

Provide aggregates with a minimum surface aggregate classification (SAC) of “B” unless otherwise shown. The SAC for sources on the Department’s Aggregate Quality Monitoring Program (AQMP) is listed in the Department’s Bituminous Rated Source Quality Catalogue (BRSQC). SAC requirements apply to aggregates used on all final roadway surfaces, including shoulders.

Use a cut-off shoe when placing hot-mix asphalt on narrow width locations unless approved.

SAC requirements apply to aggregates used on all surfaces.

Construct longitudinal joints with a joint maker providing a maximum one (1) inch vertical edge (1/2 inch desirable) with an adjacent 6:1 taper. Backfill edges within the same day with R.A.P.

material. This work will not be paid for directly, but instead subsidiary to pertinent bid items.

The Engineer reserves the right to test all sources even if the source is listed in the Bituminous Source Rated Quality Catalog

Provide the testing lab samples to calibrate the ignition oven no later than five (5) working days prior to mix design verification.

Unfractionated RAP will not be allowed in either surface or non-surface mixtures.

Obtain the current version of the templates at http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/formspublications/consultants-contractors/forms/site-manager.html. Submit electronically to the Engineer.

Place HMA utilizing an automatic, dual, longitudinal-grade control system and automatic transverse-grade control system as specified under Item 320, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.

Design the mixtures using a Superpave Gyratory Compactor (SGC).

There will be no “exempt production” on this project.

General Notes Sheet H

ITEM 354

Reclaimable asphalt material (RAP) may be retained only if incorporated into the project.

Incorporate the RAP into the pavement mix design, into the backfill for pavement edges, into temporary structures, or as approved. Any excess RAP will be stockpiled at one location provided by the Area Engineer at the time of construction.

ITEM 480

The flowline of the flowline of the culvert will match existing grade. Culverts will only be cleared of debris and flow reestablished. No historic structure or retaining wall will be altered or modified by the work being performed.

ITEM 500

"Materials on Hand" payments are not considered when determining partial payments.

ITEM 502

Furnish additional barricades, signs, and traffic handling as directed. The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.

Traffic control for daytime lane closures shall be in accordance with applicable standards.

Project limit barricades shall be required for each work area, and conform to BC(2)-21.

Traffic control shall include temporary rumble strips in accordance with WZ (RS)-22 unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.

When advanced warning flashing arrow panels are specified, furnish one (1) standby unit in good condition at the job site for immediate use.

The Contractor’s Responsible Person (CRP) or his representative(s) shall be located within one hour of traveling time to the project site(s). The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing of the name, physical address, & telephone number of this employee or employees. The Engineer shall furnish this information to local law enforcement officials.

Attach stop/slow paddle to a staff with a minimum length of 6 feet to the bottom of the sign.

The use of a pilot vehicle in conjunction with flaggers will be permitted. If used, provide positive and unrestricted communication between the driver of the pilot vehicle and the flaggers.

General Notes Sheet I

The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.

Contractors attention is directed to a construction speed zone, signage is subsidiary to Item 502.

The Contractor Force Account “Safety Contingency” that has been established for this project is intended to be utilized for work zone enhancements, to improve the effectiveness of the Traffic Control Plan, that could not be foreseen in the project planning and design stage. These enhancements will be mutually agreed upon by the Engineer and the Contractor’s Responsible Person based on weekly or more frequent traffic management reviews on the project. The Engineer may choose to use existing bid items if it does not slow the implementation of enhancement.

All items marked as optional on all traffic control standards shall be required unless otherwise approved by an Engineer.

Trail vehicle shall be required on all mobile traffic control operations.

All signs shall be erected in a manner that they shall not obstruct the traveling public’s view of the normal roadway signing. Signs, stands & safety flags shall not be furnished by TxDOT.

ITEM 503

Furnish the portable changeable message signs displaying the correct message at least seven (7) days prior to beginning work or as directed.

The Contractor's Responsible Person (CRP) will maintain full control of messages at all times.

The Engineer will provide the sign message text to use at each sign.

Provide cellular phone connection.

A minimum of 2 PCMS will be required. However, additional units may be necessary depending on the work in progress.

Standby time will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.

Portable changeable message signs may be moved, and message changed at any time as deemed necessary by the Engineer. This will be considered subsidiary to Item 503.

Portable changeable message signs paid by the each apply to the full contract, regardless of the sub CSJs.

General Notes Sheet J

ITEM 504

No field office shall not be required for this project.

ITEM 505

A minimum of 2 TMAS will be required. However, additional units may be necessary depending on the work in progress.

Provide manufacturer’s curb weight or certified scales weight ticket to the Engineer for approval.

TMAs are paid by the day shall be available for the duration of the project. Relocation of TMAs will be as directed by the Engineer, and will be considered subsidiary to this Item.

ITEM 506

Designate in writing a Contractor Responsible Person (CRP) for implementing, maintaining, and reviewing environmental requirements.

Temporary sediment control fence is to be used around the stockpile location(s) and/or as directed by the Engineer. This will not be paid for directy but shall be subsidiary to pertinent items.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to avoid excess or loose aggregate from entering adjacent storm drains. Biodegradable erosion control logs shall be placed at inlets before the start of milling operations and maintained in place until after final sweeping before opening to traffic.

The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but shall be subsidiary to pertinent Items and will be approved by the Engineer prior to use.

Biodegradable erosion control logs and/or silt fence will be checked and cleared of debris or sediment, as well as maintained, by the Contractor at least once a week. Biodegradable erosion control logs will also be checked and cleared of any debris or sediment after a ½” rain event or more. These tasks will be considered subsidiary to pertinent Item.

Any cleaning of equipment will be not in such a manner that will not leave any petroleum contaminants in or along the ROW. Any petroleum products spilled will be cleaned up & disposed of properly. No construction waste materials will be buried within the ROW.

The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) consists of temporary erosion control measures needed and provided for under this Item. The disturbed area is less than one acre and use of erosion control measures is not anticipated. If physical conditions encountered at the job site require necessary controls, BMP installation, maintenance, and removal will be paid as extra work on a force account basis per Articles 4.4 and 9.7.

General Notes Sheet K

ITEM 585

Use Surface Test Type A and Pay Adjustment Schedule 3 to evaluate ride quality of the travel lanes in accordance with Item 585, "Ride Quality for Pavement Surfaces."

ITEM 666

Establish and mark the location of existing standard pavement markings including but not limited to edge lines, transitions, passing and no passing zones, gore areas, etc.

TYPICAL TEXAS PARK AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT ROADWAY PROJECT

GENERAL NOTES

The contractor is required to coordinate with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and adjust construction efforts with the daily operations of the park. Establishment of any material and/or equipment staging or storage areas other than those shown on the plans must be approved by the engineer and the park superintendent prior to the start of work and thereafter if a change of location becomes necessary." As part of this coordination the contractor will be required to:

a. Hold a weekly meeting with a TxDOT representative, the park superintendent, and the contractor's superintendent to review and discuss the construction work and traffic control procedures planned for the following two-week period.

b. Schedule work so that no more than one camping area is under construction at a time. Once construction is started in an area, work must be performed continuously until all work is completed within the given area before construction in another subsequent area will be allowed to begin. Any request to sequence work in an otherwise manner must be obtained by written approval of the engineer and the park superintendent.

c. Provide written notification to both the engineer and the park superintendent at least two weeks prior to opening up any new construction locations within the park."

d. Prior to the start of construction, delineate the limits of the work area with stakes and flagging to identify where non-work areas begin so that damage to adjacent park property by construction equipment and other vehicles is avoided.

e. Not be authorized to work on weekends or major holidays without prior written approval of both the engineer and the park superintendent."

f. Mitigate or replace unnecessary damage to trees or shrubs within and adjacent to the limits of construction. The contractor shall replace or mitigate damaged trees or shrubs with like

General Notes Sheet L size and types of trees or shrubs damaged. Final determination of the replacement or mitigation requirements will be determined by the TxDOT Landscape Architect. All costs associated with the replacement or mitigation cost will be the responsibility of the contractor.

g. Repair or replace any unnecessary damage to arbors or utilities within and adjacent to the limits of construction. Any replacement cost will be the responsibility of the contractor.

h. If any archaeological items or anything that appears to be archaeological are encountered, the contractor must immediately notify the Park Facility Manager, and all work in the area must stop until further direction is provided.

SPECIFICATION DATA

UNIT WEIGHT ESTIMATES

ITEM 341 - 12” D-GR HMA TY-B SAC-B PG70-22--------------1320 LBS/SY

ITEM 341 - 10” D-GR HMA TY-B SAC-B PG70-22--------------1100 LBS/SY

ITEM 341 - 2” D-GR HMA TY-D SAC-B PG70-22--------------220 LBS/SY

SURFACE TREATMENT DATA

MILL AND OVERLAY

TACK COAT-------------------------------------------0.08 GAL/SY

Control : 0616-01-020, ETC Project : C 616-1-20, ETC

SAN PATRICIO

PR 25A, ETCHighway :

County :

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS

ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT ARE

IDENTIFIED AS FOLLOWS:

SPECIAL PROVISIONS :

SPECIAL PROVISIONS WILL GOVERN AND TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER

THE SPECIFICATIONS ENUMERATED HEREON WHEREVER IN

CONFLICT THEREWITH.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:

EXCAVATION(132) ITEM 110

ROADSIDE AMENITYITEM 194

DENSE-GRADED HOT-MIX ASPHALT(300) (301) (320) (520) (585) ITEM 341

PLANING AND TEXTURING PAVEMENTITEM 354

CLEANING EXISTING CULVERTSITEM 480

MOBILIZATIONITEM 500

BARRICADES, SIGNS, AND TRAFFIC HANDLING(503) (505) (510) ITEM 502

PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNITEM 503

TRUCK-MOUNTED ATTENUATOR (TMA) AND TRAILER ATTENUATOR (TA)ITEM 505

TEMPORARY EROSION, SEDIMENTATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

(161) (432) (556)

ITEM 506

RETROREFLECTORIZED PAVEMENT MARKINGS(316) (502) (662) (667) (677)

(678)

ITEM 666

PREFABRICATED PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND RUMBLE STRIPS(678) ITEM 668

ITEMS 1-9 INCL., GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND COVENANTS

ADOPTED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE

CONTRACT BY REFERENCE.

"SPECIAL LABOR PROVISIONS FOR STATE PROJECTS (000---

005)" (000---005)

SPECIAL PROVISION

"NONDISCRIMINATION" (000---001) SPECIAL PROVISION

"CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES (FORM 1295)" (000---017) SPECIAL PROVISION

"SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN STATE-FUNDED PROJECTS" (000

---019)

SPECIAL PROVISION

"NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS" (000---

125)

SPECIAL PROVISION

"SCHEDULE OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES" (000---224) SPECIAL PROVISION

(002---004) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 002

(003---006) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 003

(007---001) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 007

(009---002) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 009

(300---003) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 300

(666---002) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 666

WAGE RATES

1-2

GENERAL :

THE ABOVE-LISTED SPECIFICATIONS ITEMS ARE THOSE UNDER WHICH

PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE. THESE, TOGETHER WITH SUCH OTHER PERTINENT

ITEMS, IF ANY, AS MAY BE REFERRED TO IN THE ABOVE-LISTED

SPECIFICATION ITEMS, AND INCLUDING THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS LISTED

ABOVE, CONSTITUTE THE COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS PROJECT.

SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS :

2-2

Highway PR 25A, ETC County SAN PATRICIO

SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE REQUIREMENTS

The following goal for small business enterprises is established:

SBE

0%

CHILD SUPPORT STATEMENT

Under section 231.006, Family Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this contract, bid, or application is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loan, or payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2261.252(b), the Department is prohibited from entering into contracts in which Department officers and employees have a financial interest.

By signing the Contract, the Contractor certifies that it is not prohibited from entering into a Contract with the Department as a result of a financial interest as defined under Texas Government Code Section 2261.252(b), and that it will exercise reasonable care and diligence to prevent any actions or conditions that could result in a conflict of interest with the Department.

The Contractor also certifies that none of the following individuals, nor any of their family members within the second degree of affinity or consanguinity, owns 1% or more interest or has a financial interest as defined under Texas Government Code Section 2261.252(b) in the Contractor:

Any member of the Texas Transportation Commission; and The Department’s Executive Director, General Counsel, Chief of Procurement and Field Support

Operations, Director of Procurement, and Director of Contract Services.

Violation of this certification may result in action by the Department.

E-VERIFY CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to Texas Transportation Code §223.051, all TxDOT contracts for construction, maintenance, or improvement of a highway must include a provision requiring Contractors and subcontractors to use the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to determine employment eligibility. By signing the contract, the Contractor certifies that prior to the award of the Contract:

the Contractor has registered with and will, to the extent permitted by law, utilize the United States Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system during the term of the Contract to determine the eligibility of all persons hired to perform duties within Texas during the term of the agreement; and the Contractor will require that all subcontractors also register with and, to the extent permitted by law, utilize the United States Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system during the term of the subcontract to determine the eligibility of all persons hired to perform duties within Texas during the term of the agreement.

Violation of this requirement constitutes a material breach of the Contract, subjects a subcontractor to removal from the Contract, and subjects the Contractor or subcontractors to possible sanctions in accordance with Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 10, Subchapter F, “Sanctions and Suspension for Ethical Violations by Entities Doing Business with the Department.”

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Certification Regarding Disclosure of Public Information Pursuant to Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Texas Government Code, contractors executing a contract with a governmental body that results in the expenditure of at least $1 million in public funds must:

1) preserve all contracting information* as provided by the records retention requirements applicable to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the duration of the contract,

2) on request of TxDOT, promptly provide any contracting information related to the contract that is in the custody or possession of the entity, and

3) on completion of the contract, either:

A. provide, at no cost to TxDOT, all contracting information related to the contract that is in the custody or possession of the entity, or B. preserve the contracting information related to the contract as provided by the records retention requirements applicable to TxDOT

The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code, may apply to this contract, and the contractor or vendor agrees that the contract can be terminated if the contractor or vendor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter.

By entering into Contract, the Contractor agrees to:

• provide, or make available, to TxDOT and any authorized governmental investigating or auditing agency all records, including electronic and payment records related to the contract, for the same period provided by the records retention schedule applicable to TxDOT, and

• ensure that all subcontracts include a clause requiring the same.

* As defined in Government Code §552.003, “Contracting information” means the following information maintained by a governmental body or sent between a governmental body and a vendor, contractor, potential vendor, or potential contractor:

1) information in a voucher or contract relating to the receipt or expenditure of public funds by a governmental body;

2) solicitation or bid documents relating to a contract with a governmental body;

3) communications sent between a governmental body and a vendor, contractor, potential vendor, or potential contractor during the solicitation, evaluation, or negotiation of a contract;

4) documents, including bid tabulations, showing the criteria by which a governmental body evaluates each vendor, contractor, potential vendor, or potential contractor responding to a solicitation and, if applicable, an explanation of why the vendor or contractor was selected; and

5) communications and other information sent between a governmental body and a vendor or contractor related to the performance of a final contract with the governmental body or work performed on behalf of the governmental body.

CERTIFICATION TO NOT BOYCOTT ISRAEL

Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2271.002, the Department must include a provision requiring a written verification affirming that the Contractor does not boycott Israel, as defined in Government Code §808.001, and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. This provision applies to a contract that:

1) is with a Contractor that is not a sole proprietorship,

2) is with a Contractor with 10 or more full-time employees, and

3) has a value of $100,000 or more.

By signing the contract, the Contractor certifies that it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of this contract. “Boycott” means refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes.

CERTIFICATION TO NOT BOYCOTT ENERGY COMPANIES

Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2274.002, the Department must include a provision requiring a written verification affirming that the Contractor does not boycott energy companies, as defined in Government Code §809.001, and will not boycott energy companies during the term of the contract. This provision applies to a contract that:

1) is with a Contractor that is not a sole proprietorship,

2) is with a Contractor with 10 or more full-time employees, and

3) has a value of $100,000 or more.

By signing the contract, the Contractor certifies that it does not boycott energy companies and will not boycott energy companies during the term of this contract. “Boycott” means taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations with a company because the company: (1) engages in the exploration, production, utilization, transportation, sale, or manufacturing of fossil fuel-based energy and does not commit or pledge to meet environmental standards beyond applicable federal and state law; or (2) does business with a company described by (1).

CERTIFICATION TO NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST

FIREARM ENTITIES OR FIREARM TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2274.002, the Department must include a provision requiring a written verification affirming that the Contractor:

1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association, as defined in Government Code §2274.001, and

2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of the contract.

This provision applies to a contract that:

1) is with a Contractor that is not a sole proprietorship,

2) is with a Contractor with 10 or more full-time employees, and

3) has a value of $100,000 or more.

By signing the contract, the Contractor certifies that it does not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association as described and will not do so during the term of this contract. "Discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association" means, with respect to the entity or association, to:

(1) refuse to engage in the trade of any goods or services with the entity or association based solely on its status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association; (2) refrain from continuing an existing business relationship with the entity or association based solely on its status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association; or (3) terminate an existing business relationship with the entity or association based solely on its status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association. "Discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association" does not include: (1) the established policies of a merchant, retail seller, or platform that restrict or prohibit the listing or selling of ammunition, firearms, or firearm accessories; (2) a company’s refusal to engage in the trade of any goods or services, decision to refrain from continuing an existing business relationship, or decision to terminate an existing business relationship to comply with federal, state, or local law, policy, or regulations or a directive by a regulatory agency, or for any traditional business reason that is specific to the customer or potential customer and not based solely on an entity ’s or association’s status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association.

FOREIGN ADVERSARIES REQUIREMENTS

Pursuant to Executive Order No. GA-48 relating to the hardening of state government, TxDOT must require any company that submits a bid or proposal with respect to a contract for goods or services to the Department to certify that the company, and, if applicable, any of its holding companies or subsidiaries, is not:

A. Listed in Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); or

B. Listed in section 1260H of the 2021 NDAA; or

C. Owned by the government of a country on the U.S. Department of Commerce foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. 791.4; or

D. Controlled by any governing or regulatory body located in a country on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. 791.4.

By signing this proposal, the Contractor certifies that neither it nor any affiliated entities are:

• Listed in Section 889 of the 2019 NDAA;

• Listed in Section 1260H of the 2021 NDAA;

• Owned by the government of a country listed under 15 C.F.R. 791.4; or

• Controlled by any governing or regulatory body located in a country listed under 15 C.F.R.

791.4

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