0700-04-058.pdf

Control 0700-04-058, ETC Project BR 2026(855) Highway SH 71 County LLANO

ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Each bidder is required to acknowledge receipt of an addendum issued for a specific project. This page is provided for the purpose of acknowledging an addendum.

FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF AN ADDENDUM WILL RESULT IN THE BID NOT

BEING READ.

In order to properly acknowledge an addendum, place a mark in the box next to the respective addendum.

ADDENDUM NO. 1

ADDENDUM NO. 2

ADDENDUM NO. 3

ADDENDUM NO. 4

ADDENDUM NO. 5

In addition, the bidder by affixing their signature to the signature page of the proposal is acknowledging that they have taken the addendum(s) into consideration when preparing their bid and that the information contained in the addendum will be included in the contract, if awarded by the Commission or other designees.

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Highway SH 71 County LLANO

PROPOSAL TO THE TEXAS

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

2024 SPECIFICATIONS

Work Consisting of Bridge Maintenance

LLANO 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 98 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:

SIXTEEN THOUSAND AND 00/100 (Dollars) ( $16,000.00)

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 0700-04-058, ETC

Project BR 2026(855)

Highway SH 71

County LLANO

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 0700-04-058, ETC Project BR 2026(855) Highway SH 71 County LLANO

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

EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE

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

ITEM

NO

DESC

NO

S.P.

NO.

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT

APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

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

BR 2026(855)

Proposal Sheet

LLANO 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.

354 7046

PLANE ASPH CONC PAV (0" TO 2" MICRO)

SY 871.000 1 DOLLARS

and CENTS

428 7001

PENETRATING CONCRETE SURFACE

TREATMENT

SY 195.000 2 DOLLARS

and CENTS

429 7001

CONC STR REPAIR(CLEAN & COAT WTH

EPOXY)

SF 173.000 3 DOLLARS

and CENTS

429 7004

CONC STR REPAIR(RAPID DECK REP(PRT

DPT)

SF 392.000 4 DOLLARS

and CENTS

429 7007

CONC STR REPAIR (VERTICAL &

OVERHEAD)

SF 158.000 5 DOLLARS

and CENTS

432 7013

RIPRAP (MOW STRIP)(4 IN)

CY 19.800 6 DOLLARS

and CENTS

438 7004

CLEANING AND SEALING EXIST JOINTS

(CL3)

LF 416.000 7 DOLLARS

and CENTS

438 7007

CLEANING AND SEALING EXIST JOINTS

(CL7)

LF 108.000 8 DOLLARS

and CENTS

439 7021

POLYESTER POLYMER CONC OVERLAY (1")

SY 871.000 9 DOLLARS

and CENTS

451 7024

RETROFIT RAIL (TY SSTR)

LF 320.000 10 DOLLARS

and CENTS

500 7001

MOBILIZATION

LS 1.000 11 DOLLARS

and CENTS

502 7001

BARRICADES, SIGNS AND TRAFFIC

HANDLING

MO 7.000 12 DOLLARS

and CENTS

505 7001

TMA (STATIONARY)

DAY 98.000 13 DOLLARS

and CENTS

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LLANO 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.

505 7003

TMA (MOBILE OPERATION)

DAY 2.000 14 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7002

ROCK FILTER DAMS (INSTALL) (TY 2)

LF 516.000 15 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7011

ROCK FILTER DAMS (REMOVE)

LF 516.000 16 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7039

TEMP SEDMT CONT FENCE (INSTALL)

LF 300.000 17 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7041

TEMP SEDMT CONT FENCE (REMOVE)

LF 300.000 18 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7044

BIODEG EROSN CONT LOGS (INSTL) (12")

LF 2,412.000 19 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7046

BIODEG EROSN CONT LOGS (REMOVE)

LF 2,412.000 20 DOLLARS

and CENTS

512 7005

PORT CTB (FUR & INST)(F-SHAPE)(TY 1)

LF 330.000 21 DOLLARS

and CENTS

512 7029

PORT CTB (MOVE)(F-SHAPE)(TY 1)

LF 300.000 22 DOLLARS

and CENTS

512 7053

PORT CTB (REMOVE)(F-SHAPE)(TY 1)

LF 330.000 23 DOLLARS

and CENTS

540 7001

MTL W-BEAM GD FEN (TIM POST)

LF 75.000 24 DOLLARS

and CENTS

540 7005

MTL BEAM GD FEN TRANS (THRIE-BEAM)

EA 3.000 25 DOLLARS

and CENTS

542 7001

REMOVE METAL BEAM GUARD FENCE

LF 200.000 26 DOLLARS

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LLANO 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.

542 7005

RM MTL BM GD FEN TRANS (T101)

EA 4.000 27 DOLLARS

and CENTS

544 7001

GUARDRAIL END TREATMENT (INSTALL)

EA 3.000 28 DOLLARS

and CENTS

544 7003

GUARDRAIL END TREATMENT (REMOVE)

EA 4.000 29 DOLLARS

and CENTS

545 7002

CRASH CUSH ATTEN (MOVE & RESET)

EA 2.000 30 DOLLARS

and CENTS

545 7004

CRASH CUSH ATTEN (REMOVE)

EA 2.000 31 DOLLARS

and CENTS

545 7006

CRASH CUSH ATTEN (INSTL)(L)(N)(TL3)

EA 1.000 32 DOLLARS

and CENTS

545 7018

CCA (INSTL)(N)(TL3)(WORK ZONE)

EA 2.000 33 DOLLARS

and CENTS

617 7001

TEMP RD IL SETUP AND REMOVE

EA 6.000 34 DOLLARS

and CENTS

658 7013

INSTL DEL ASSM (D-SW)SZ 1(BRF)CTB (BI)

EA 6.000 35 DOLLARS

and CENTS

658 7016

INSTL DEL ASSM (D-SW)SZ 1(BRF)GF1 (BI)

EA 4.000 36 DOLLARS

and CENTS

658 7056

INSTL OM ASSM (OM-2Y)(WC)GND

EA 4.000 37 DOLLARS

and CENTS

662 7008

WK ZN PAV MRK NON-REMOV (W)6"(SLD)

LF 300.000 38 DOLLARS

and CENTS

662 7038

WK ZN PAV MRK NON-REMOV (Y)6"(SLD)

LF 300.000 39 DOLLARS

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LLANO 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.

662 7112

WK ZN PAV MRK SHT TERM (TAB)TY W

EA 15.000 40 DOLLARS

and CENTS

662 7113

WK ZN PAV MRK SHT TERM (TAB)TY Y

EA 15.000 41 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7410

REFL PAV MRK TY I (W)6"(SLD)(090MIL)

LF 300.000 42 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7422

REFL PAV MRK TY I (Y)6"(SLD)(090MIL)

LF 300.000 43 DOLLARS

and CENTS

672 7004

REFL PAV MRKR TY II-A-A

EA 8.000 44 DOLLARS

and CENTS

678 7002

PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (6")

LF 600.000 45 DOLLARS

and CENTS

5009 7003

ABATE ASBESTOS (OTHER)

CF 1.000 46 DOLLARS

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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.

DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

Complete this form to disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352 (See reverse for public burden disclosure.)

1. Type of Federal Action:

a. contract

b. grant

c. cooperative agreement

d. loan

e. loan guarantee

f. loan insurance

2. Status of Federal Action:

a. bid/offer/application

b. initial award

c. post-award

3. Report Type:

a. initial filing

b. grant

For material change only:

year _______ quarter _____ date of last report ___________

4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity:

Prime Subawardee Tier __________, if known:

Congressional District, if known:

5. If Reporting Entity in No. 4 is Subawardee, Enter Name and Address of Prime:

Congressional District, if known:

6. Federal Department/Agency: 7. Federal Program Name/Description:

CFDA Number, if applicable: _____________________________

8. Federal Action Number, if known: 9. Award Amount, if known:

10. a. Name and Address of Lobbying Entity (if individual, last name, first name, MI):

b. Individuals Performing Services (including address if different from No. 10a) (last name, first name, MI):

(attach Continuation Sheet(s) SF-LLL-A, if necessary)

11. Amount of Payment (check all that apply):

$ ___________________________ actual planned

13. Type of Payment (check all that apply):

a. retainer

b. one-time fee

c. commission

d. contingent fee

e. deferred

f. other; specify: _______________________________

12. Form of Payment (check all that apply)

a. cash

b. in-kind; specify: nature ____________________ value ____________________

14. Brief Description of Services Performed or to be Performed and Date(s) of Service, including officer(s), employee(s), or Member(s) contacted, for Payment Indicated in Item 11:

(attach Continuation Sheet(s) SF-LLL-A, if necessary)

15. Continuation Sheet(s) SF-LLL-A attached: Yes No

16. Information requested through this form is authorized by title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. This disclosure of lobbying activities is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed by the tier above when this transaction was made or entered into. This disclosure is required pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352. This information will be reported to the Congress semi-annually and will be available for public inspection. Any person who fails to file the required dis-closure shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Signature: __________________________________________

Print Name: _________________________________________

Title: ______________________________________________

Telephone No: _____________________ Date: ___________

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF SF-LLL, DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether subawardee or prime Federal recipient, at the initiation or receipt of a covered Federal action, or a material change to a previous filing, pursuant to title 31 U.S.C section 1352. The filing of a form is required for each payment or agreement to make payment to any lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with a covered Federal action. Use the SF-LLL-A Continuation Sheet for additional information if the space on the form is inadequate. Com-plete all items that apply for both the initial filing and material change report. Refer to the implementing guidance pub-lished by the Office of Management and Budget for additional information.

1. Identify the type of covered Federal action for which lobbying activity is and/or has been secured to influence the outcome of a covered Federal action.

2. Identify the status of the covered Federal action.

3. Identify the appropriate classification of this report. If this is a follow-up report caused by a material change to the information previously reported, enter the year and quarter in which the change occurred. Enter the date of the last previously submitted report by this reporting entity or this covered Federal action.

4. Enter the full name, address, city, state and zip code of the reporting entity. Include Congressional District, if known. Check the appropriate classification of the reporting entity that designates if it is, or expects to be, a prime or subaward recipient. Identify the tier of the subawardee, e.g., the first subawardee of the prime is the 1st tier. Subawards include but are not limited to subcontracts, subgrants and contract awards under grants.

5. If the organization filing the report in item 4 checks "Subawardee", then enter the full name, address, city, state and zip code of the prime Federal recipient. Include Congressional District, if known.

6. Enter the name of the Federal agency making the award or loan commitment. Include at least one organizational level below agency name, if known. For example, Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard.

7. Enter the Federal program name or description for the covered Federal action (item 1). If known, enter the full Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for grants, cooperative agreements, loans, and loan commitments.

8. Enter the most appropriate Federal identifying number available for the Federal action identified in item 1 (e.g., Request for Proposal (RFP) number; Invitation for Bid (IFB) number; grant announcement number, the contract, grant, or loan award number; the application/proposal control number assigned by the Federal agency). Include prefixes, e.g., "RFP-DE-90-001."

9. For a covered Federal action where there has been an award or loan commitment by the Federal agency, enter the Federal amount of the award/loan commitment for the prime entity identified in item 4 or 5.

10. (a) Enter the full name, address, city, state and zip code of the lobbying entity engaged by the reporting entity identified in item 4 to influence the covered Federal action.

(b) Enter the full names of the individual(s) performing services, and include full address if different from 10(a).

Enter Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial (MI).

11. Enter the amount of compensation paid or reasonably expected to be paid by the reporting entity (item 4) to the lobbying entity (item 10). Indicate whether the payment has been made (actual) or will be made (planned).

Check all boxes that apply. If this is a material change report, enter the cumulative amount of payment made or planned to be made.

12. Check the appropriate box(es). Check all boxes that apply. If payment is made through an in-kind contribution, specify the nature and value of the in-kind payment.

13. Check the appropriate box(es). Check all boxes that apply. If other, specify nature.

14. Provide a specific and detailed description of the services that the lobbyist has performed, or will be expected to perform, and the date(s) of any services rendered. Include all preparatory and related activity, not just time spent in actual contact with Federal officials. Identify the Federal official(s) or employee(s) contacted or the officer(s), employee(s), or Member(s) of Congress that were contacted.

15. Check whether or not a SF-LLL-A Continuation Sheet(s) is attached.

16. The certifying official shall sign and date the form, print his/her name, title, and telephone number.

Public reporting burdon for this collection of infromation is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments reguarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burdon, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0046), Washington, D.C. 20503.

DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES Approved by OMB 0348-0046

CONTINUATION SHEET

Authorized for Local Reproduction

Standard Form - LLL-A

Reporting Entity: ____________________________________ Page ______ of ______

CONTRACTOR’S ASSURANCE

(Subcontracts-Federal Aid Projects)

By signing this proposal, the contractor is giving assurances that each subcontract and further all lower tier subcontracts will incorporate the Standard Specification to Article 9.9, Payment

Provisions for Subcontractors and will also physically attach the following:

Form FHWA 1273

Wage Rates

Special Provision 000-001

Special Provision 000-002

Special Provision 000-007

Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction

Contracts

All Construction Projects

Nondiscrimination, Sections 3.1-3.6 (include materials and leases of equipment)

Certificate of Nondiscrimination in Employment

Cargo Preference Act Requirements in Federal-Aid

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ENGINEER SEAL

Project BR 2026(855)

Highway SH 71 County LLANO

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:

Kevin Arft P.E.

March 17, 2026

Seal Applies to CSJ(s):

All CSJs within the Contract

100912

Kevin Arft

County: Llano Sheet:

Highway: SH 71 Control: 0700-04-058, Etc.

General Notes Sheet A

GENERAL NOTES: Version: February 13, 2026

Item Description **Rate **204 Sprinkling

(Dust) (Item 132) (Item 247)

30 GAL/CY

30 GAL/CY

30 GAL/CY

**210 Rolling (Flat Wheel) (Item 247) (Item 316)

1 HR/200 TON

1 HR/6000 SY

**210 Rolling (Tamping and Heavy Tamping) 1 HR/200 CY **210 Rolling (Lt Pneumatic Tire)

(Item 132) (Item 247) (Item 316 - Seal Coat) (Item 316 - Two Course)

1 HR/500 CY

1 HR/200 TON

1 HR/6000 SY

1 HR/3000 SY

247 Flexible Base (CMP IN PLC) 132 LB/CF 310 Prime Coat 0.20 GAL/SY 314 Emulsified Asphalt Treatment (SS-1 or MS-2) 0.30 GAL/SY 316 Underseals Asphalts (Multi Option) 0.20 GAL/SY

Surface Treatments

Seal Coat

Grade 4

Asphalt 0.38 GAL/SY Aggregate 1 CY/120 SY Grade 5

Asphalt 0.32 GAL/SY Aggregate 1 CY/150 SY Two Course Surface Treatment

Asphalt 1st Application 0.28 GAL/SY Asphalt 2nd Application 0.24 GAL/SY Aggregate 1st Application Grade 4 1 CY/110 SY Aggregate 2nd Application Grade 4 1 CY/130 SY

341, 344 Dense-Graded Hot-Mix Asphalt and Superpave 110 LB/SY/IN 342 Permeable Friction Course (PFC) 90.0 LB/SY/IN 346 Stone-Matrix Asphalt 113 LB/SY/IN

Thin Overlay Mixtures (TOM)

SAC B

SAC A

113.0 LB/SY/IN

116.0LB/SY/IN

350 Microsurfacing 25 LB/SY 3002, 3019 Tack Coat 0.20 GAL/SY

3006 Underseal Course 0.20 GAL/SY 3007 Bonding Course 0.09 GAL/SY

Tack Coat 0.08 GAL/SY ** For Informational Purposes Only

General Notes Sheet B

GENERAL

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

Burnet Area Joe.Muck@txdot.gov Burnet Area Tyler.Brudnick@txdot.gov

Questions and requests for documents will be accepted via the Letting Pre-Bid Q&A web page.

All questions and any corresponding responses that are generated will be posted through the same 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

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. 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.

References to manufacturer’s trade name or catalog numbers are for the purpose of identification only. Similar materials from other manufacturers are permitted if they are of equal quality, comply with the specifications for this project, and are approved.

If work is performed at Contractor’s option, when inclement weather is impending, and the work is damaged by subsequent precipitation, the Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with replacing the work, if required.

The roadbed will be free of organic material prior to placing any section of the pavement structure.

Contact the supervisor for the passenger facility at Capital Metro and request the relocation of Capital Metro signs. Contact the supervisor at (512) 385-0190.

Equip all construction equipment used in roadway work with highly visible omnidirectional flashing warning lights.

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Infrastructure may exist within the limits of this project and that the system must remain operational throughout construction. The exact location of ITS Infrastructure is not known. Contact the TxDOT Area Engineer's or Inspection Team's Office for the location(s) at least 72 hours before commencing any work that might affect present ITS Infrastructure. In the event of system damage, notify TxDOT/CTECC at (512) 974-0883 within one hour of occurrence. Refer to Item 6000 for additional details.

Provide a smooth, clean sawcut along the existing asphalt or concrete pavement structure, as directed. Consider subsidiary to the pertinent Items.

mailto:Joe.Muck@txdot.gov mailto:Tyler.Brudnick@txdot.gov https://tableau.txdot.gov/views/ProjectInformationDashboard/NoticetoContractors

General Notes Sheet C

Construct all manholes/valves to final pavement elevations prior to the placement of final surface. If the manholes/valves are going to be exposed to traffic, place temporary asphalt around the manhole/valve to provide a 50:1 taper. The asphalt taper is subsidiary to the ACP work.

Keep the roadway free of debris and sediment caused by construction activities. Dispose of all material in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. This work is subsidiary.

Damage to existing pipes and SET’s due to Contractor operations will be repaired at Contractor’s expense.

All locations used for storing construction equipment, materials, and stockpiles of any type, within the right of way, will be as directed. Use of right of way for these purposes will be restricted to those locations where driver sight distance to businesses and side street intersections is not obstructed and at other locations where an unsightly appearance will not exist. The Contractor will not have exclusive use of right of way but will cooperate in the use of the right of way with the city/county and various public utility companies as required.

Coordinate and obtain approval for all bridgework over existing roadways.

During evacuation periods for Hurricane events the Contractor will cooperate with Department for the restricting of Lane Closures and arranging for Traffic Control to facilitate Coastal Evacuation Efforts.

ITEM 5 – CONTROL OF THE WORK

Provide a 72 hour advance email notice to AUS_Locate@TxDOT.gov to request illumination, traffic signal, ITS, or toll equipment utility locates. Provide AUS_Locate@TxDOT.gov an electronic pdf of as-builts within 21 calendar days of illumination, traffic signal, ITS, or toll equipment being placed into operation. As-built shall include GPS coordinates of manholes and junction boxes. Include final version of RFI’s and revised plan sheets.

Alignment and Profile Unless shown in the plans, profile and alignment data/stationing are provided for Contractor’s information only. Existing conditions shown in the plans are based on available existing design plans and limited field measurements. Contractor shall field verify all existing conditions prior to ordering materials.

Note the plan details for Item 439 references Item 422. Work is included in the cost of Item 439.

ITEM 6 - CONTROL OF MATERIALS

Give a minimum of 1 business day notice for materials, which require inspection at the Plant.

For structures with paint containing hazardous materials, provide locations of material removal 60 days prior to begin removal. For metal elements to be removed, mechanical shear or unbolting for removal and disposal does not require paint abatement but requires 60-day advance notice.

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General Notes Sheet D

Storage of Material Near Structures Do not store equipment or flammable material within 100 ft. of bridges, culverts, or near their openings (portals). Flammable materials include all material that is not metal or aluminum.

Asbestos Mitigation: Based on the asbestos/lead survey, the bridge SH 71 over Oatman Creek has asbestos at the black mount pad between the existing railing and deck. See EPIC sheets in the plans for more details.

ITEM 7 – LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Roadway closures during key dates, significant traffic generators, and/or special events are prohibited. See notes for Item 502 for the key dates and/or special events.

Refer to the Environmental Permits, Issues and Commitments (EPIC) plan sheets for additional requirements and permits.

When any abandoned well is encountered, cease construction operations in this area and notify the Engineer who will coordinate the proper plugging procedures. A water well driller licensed in the State of Texas must be used to plug a well.

Perform maintenance of vehicles or equipment at designated maintenance sites. Keep a spill kit on-site during fueling and maintenance. This work is subsidiary.

Maintain positive drainage for permanent and temporary work for the duration of the project. Be responsible for any items associated with the temporary or interim drainage and all related maintenance. This work is subsidiary.

Suspend all activities near any significant recharge features, such as sinkholes, caves, or any other subterranean openings that are discovered during construction or core sampling. Do not proceed until the designated Geologist or TCEQ representative is present to evaluate and approve remedial action.

Locate aboveground storage tanks kept on-site for construction purposes in a contained area as to not allow any exposure to soils. The containment will be sized to capture 150% of the total capacity of the storage tanks.

Work within a USACE Jurisdictional Area.

Do not initiate activities within a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) jurisdictional area that have not been previously evaluated by the USACE as part of the permit review of this project. Such activities include, but are not limited to, haul roads, equipment staging areas, borrow and disposal sites. Obtain written approval from the Engineer for activities not specifically addressed in the plans. Provide a signed sketch and description of the location 60 business days prior to begin work at the location. Complete and return any forms provided by TxDOT. Approval of the work is not guaranteed. Un approved work is not a compensable impact.

General Notes Sheet E

Work over or near Bodies of Water (lakes, rivers, ponds, creeks, dry waterways, etc.).

Keep on site a universal spill kit adequate for the body of water and the work being performed.

Debris is not allowed to fall into the ordinary high-water level (OHWL). Debris that falls into the OHWL must be removed at the end of each workday. Debris that falls into the floodway must be removed at the end of each work week or prior to a rain event. When not in use and at the end of each work shift, all material and equipment must be stored more than 100 ft. away from the ordinary high-water mark. This work is subsidiary.

Install and maintain traffic control devices to maintain a navigable corridor for water traffic.

Install devices to restrict water traffic during bridge demo and beam placement. This work is subsidiary.

Prior to beginning construction, install construction fence, silt fence, rock filter dam, or other temporary barrier from ROW to ROW at a distance 25 feet from the OHWL. This barrier is used to deter construction equipment and personnel from accessing the waterway. Use items that exist in the plans to create the barrier. If items do not exist, payment will be paid using force account in accordance with Item 9.7, “Payment for Extra Work and Force Account Method.” Sections of the barrier may be removed and replaced to access the work shown on the plans. Upon completion of the work located within the barrier, the barrier must be restored ROW to ROW and remain until the project is complete.

Equipment is not allowed to access the area below the OHWL. If allowed to access the area below the OHWL, provide a 14-calendar day notice to the Engineer prior to accessing the water with equipment. Provide a sketch of the pad that will be placed in the water to support the equipment. The pad should be made of 3 in. x 5 in. rock or other material that can be removed when the work is complete. All pads thicker than 2 ft. shall be enclosed by portable concrete traffic barrier to help contain the material. This work is subsidiary.

Equipment is not allowed to cross the waterway from bank to bank. If allowed to cross the water, provide a 14-calendar day notice to the Engineer prior to installing a temporary crossing. The crossing shall be constructed in accordance with the AUS district temporary stream crossing detail. Temporary crossing may not remain in place longer than 12 months unless approved by the Engineer. All work that utilizes the temporary crossing must be completed within 12 months. This work is subsidiary.

DSHS Asbestos and Demolition Notification.

Complete and provide the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) notification form to the Engineer and email to AUS_BRG_Notify@txdot.gov at least 30 calendar days prior to bridge removal or renovation for each phase or step of work. Notify the Engineer via email of any changes to the work start and end dates.

Birds and bats may be nesting within the project limits and concentrated on roadway structures such as bridges and culverts. Remove all old and unoccupied migratory bird nests from any structures, trees, etc. between September 16 and February 28. Prevent migratory birds from re-nesting between March 1 and September 15. Prevention shall include all areas within 25 ft. of proposed work. All methods used for the removal of old nesting areas and the prevention of re-mailto:AUS_BRG_Notify@txdot.gov

General Notes Sheet F nesting must be submitted to TxDOT 30 business days prior to begin work. This work is subsidiary.

If active nests are encountered on-site during construction, all construction activity within 25 ft.

of the nest must stop. Contact the Engineer to determine how to proceed.

Tree and Brush Trimming and Removal.

Work will be conducted September 16 thru February 28. Work conducted outside this timeframe will require a bird survey. Submit a survey request to TxDOT 30 business days prior to begin work.

If within the removal time period, removal work may be conducted during delayed start period using proper traffic control per TCP standards.

Upon begin removal operations, all removal work for the project must be completed within 21 calendar days. Completion of removal includes removing from ROW or mulching of all debris.

No extension of time or compensation will be granted for a delay or suspension due to the above bird, bat, and tree/brush requirements.

Law Enforcement Personnel.

Submit charge summary and invoices 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. A minimum number of hours is not guaranteed.

Payment is for work performed. 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 $85 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 officer’s governing authority.

General Notes Sheet G

Illumination Exterior/Outdoor assemblies for PSL and Field Office Illumination must use TxDOT approved roadway illumination assemblies or a light with a IESNA TM-15-11 BUG rating with an up light value of U0.

ITEM 8 – PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

Working days will be charged in accordance with 8.3.1.4, “STD Workweek.”

A CPM schedule in Primavera format and a PSSR is required. Use software fully compatible with Primavera P6. Provide schedule in pdf and format native to Primavera P6 program.

ITEM 354 - PLANING AND TEXTURING PAVEMENT

Contractor retains ownership of salvaged materials.

Unless shown on the plans, mill and resurface the work area during each shift on roadways with ADT greater than 20,000 or if milling will expose the flex base or subgrade per the typical section. Unless shown on the plans, mill and resurface a work area within 5 days for roadways with ADT 20,000 or less.

Taper permanent transverse faces 50 ft. per 1 in. Taper temporary transverse faces 25 ft. per 1

in. Taper permanent longitudinal faces 6 ft. per 1 in. HMA may be used as temporary tapers.

Provide minimum 1 in. butt joints at bridge ends and paving ends. This work is subsidiary.

Milled surfaces directly covered by a mat thickness of 1 in. or less shall produce a milled texture with a ridge to valley depth (RVD) no greater than 0.25 in. (6.5 mm).

ITEM 432 - RIPRAP

Mow strip riprap will be 4 in. and all other riprap will be 5 in. unless otherwise shown on the plans. Mow strip for cable barrier may be placed monolithically with the barrier foundations if using concrete in accordance with Item 543. Fiber reinforcement is not allowed except in mow strip for cable barrier if foundation and mow strip are placed monolithically. GFRP is allowed reinforcement for all applications.

Saw-cut existing riprap then epoxy 12 in. long No. 3 or No. 4 bars 6 in. deep at a maximum spacing of 18 in. in each direction to tie new riprap to existing riprap. This work is subsidiary.

Provide Type A Grade 3 or 5 flexible base for cement stabilized riprap. Compressive strengths for flexible base are waived.

SGT approach taper, paid for using mow strip item, will be installed using concrete, flexible base coated with SS-1 at a rate of 0.12 GAL/SY, or HMA Type B/C/D. Placement will be ordinary compaction and does not require placement using an asphalt paver.

ITEM 439 - BRIDGE DECK OVERLAYS

Provide grout for bonding new concrete to existing concrete.

General Notes Sheet H

ITEM 502 - BARRICADES, SIGNS, AND TRAFFIC HANDLING

Table 1

Roadway Limits Allowable Closure Time IH 35 All (1 lane closed) 9 P to 5 A IH 35 All (2 lanes closed, see allowable work below) 9 P to 5 A IH 35 All (2 lanes closed, all work) 11 P to 5 A SH 45 US 183 to SH130 8 P to 5 A LP 1 William Cannon to Parmer Lane 8 P to 5 A US 183 SH 29 to FM 1327 8 P to 5 A SH 71 SH 130 to IH 35 8 P to 5 A SH 71 SH 304 to Tahitian Drive 8 P to 5 A SH 71 US 290 W to RM 3238 8 P to 5 A US 290 W IH 35 to Nutty Brown Rd 8 P to 5 A US 290 E IH 35 to SH 95 8 P to 5 A FM 734 FM 1431 to US 290 E 8 P to 5 A US 79 IH 35 to Bus 79 in Taylor 8 P to 5 A RM 1431 Lohmans Ford Rd to IH 35 8 P to 5 A SH 29 LP 332 western terminus to SH 130 8 P to 5 A SH 80 Charles Austin to River Road 8 P to 5 A RM 2222 All 8 P to 5 A RM 620 All 8 P to 5 A RM 2244 All 8 P to 5 A SPUR 69 All 8 P to 5 A LP 360 All 8 P to 5 A LP 343 All 8 P to 5 A LP 275 All 8 P to 5 A FM 1325 All 8 P to 5 A All Within 200’ of a signalized intersection 9 P to 5 A All All (Full Closure, see allowable work below) 11 P to 4 A

Table 3 (Mobile Operations) Roadway Allowable Sun Night thru Fri Noon Allowable Sat thru Sun Morn Within Austin City Limits 10 A to 2 P and 7 P to 6 A 7 P to 10 A Outside Austin City Limits 9 A to 3 P and 7 P to 7 A 6 P to 11 A IH 35 main lanes 10 P to 5 A 9 P to 9 A AADT over 50,000 8 P to 6 A 8 P to 10 A

For roadways without defined allowable closure times, nighttime lane closures will be allowed from 8 P to 6 A.

Daytime or Friday night lane closures will not be allowed unless otherwise shown on the plans.

One lane in each direction will remain open at all times for all roadways unless otherwise shown on the plans.

General Notes Sheet I

Two lanes closed on IH 35 allowed to begin at 9 P.M. for main lane (shoulder work not included) hotmix overlay or pavement repair operations (does not include bridge joint work).

Full closures only allowed Friday night thru Monday morning for bridge beam installation, bridge demolition, or OSB truss removal/installation. Full closures only allowed for roadways with frontage roads or if a designated detour route is provided in the plans.

No closures will be allowed on the weekends, business day prior, and business day after the National Holidays defined in the Standard Specifications, Good Friday, and Easter weekend.

No closures will be allowed 1 P.M. to 11 P.M. the Sunday of the Super Bowl.

Time charges will not be suspended during the large and special events listed below. These events are provided in the contract to allow scheduling of work around these lane closure restrictions.

All lanes will be open by noon of the day before the large events listed in below table. No closures will be allowed on Friday and the weekends for projects within 20 miles of these large events:

Table 4 (Large Events) Event City Dates

Formula 1 @ COTA Austin Annually (See Event Website)

Moto GP @ COTA Austin Annually (See Event Website)

ACL Fest Austin Annually (See Event Website)

SXSW Austin Annually (See Event Website)

ROT Rally Bastrop Annually (See Event Website)

UT Football Games Austin Annually (See Event Website)

Sales Tax Holiday All Annually (See Event Website)

Rodeo Austin Austin Annually (See Event Website)

General Notes Sheet J

Table 5 (Special Events) Event City Dates

Eaker BBQ Competition Fredericksburg March 10, 2024 Sherwood Forest Faire McDade / Paige Weekends in March and April Smithville Jamboree Smithville April 4-6, 2024

Two Step Inn Georgetown April 20-24, 2024 Wiener Dog Races Buda April 27-28, 2024

Founders Day Festival Dripping Springs April 26-28, 2024 Red Poppy Festival Georgetown April 26-28, 2024

Crawfish Open Llano 3rd Friday and Saturday in April Fair and Rodeo Liberty Hill May 18, 2023

Founders Day Ceremony Fredericksburg 2nd Weekend in May Crawfish Festival Fredericksburg Saturday before Memorial Day

Lakefest Boat Races Marble Falls June 10-11, 2023 Watermelon Thump Luling Last Full Weekend in June

Pie in the Sky Kyle Sept 1-2, 2023 Wine and Music Festival Georgetown Last Saturday of September

Deer Season Opening Weekend All Counties in Burnet Area Office 1st Friday and Saturday of Season Christmas Nights of FBG Lights Fredericksburg Nov 21, 2023

Christmas on Mercer Dripping Springs Dec 2, 2023 Lady of Guadalupe Procession Fredericksburg Dec 12, 2023

Texas State Graduation Fall San Marcos TBD Texas State Graduation Spring San Marcos TBD

All the large and special events listed in the above tables occur annually. Coordinate with the Department and review the city/event website to plan around the future events.

To account for directional traffic volumes, begin and end times of closures may be shifted equally by the Engineer. The closure duration will remain. Added compensation is not allowed.

One-way traffic control, including work performed under Item 510, must be set up to provide a maximum of 20 minutes of delay to the traveling public.

Submit an emailed request for a lane closure (LCN) to TxDOT. The email will be submitted in the format provided. Receive concurrence prior to implementation. Submit a cancellation of lane closures a minimum of 18 hours prior to implementation. Blanket requests for extended periods are not allowed. Max duration of a request is 2 weeks prior to requiring resubmittal.

Provide 2-hour notice prior to implementation and immediately upon removal of the closure.

For roadways listed in Table 1: Submit the request 96 hours prior to implementation.

For roadways not listed in Table 1: Submit the request a minimum of 48 hours prior to the closure and by the following deadline immediately prior to the closure: 11A on Tuesday or 11A on Friday.

For all roadways: Submit request for traffic detours and full roadway closures 168 hours prior to implementation. Submit request for nighttime work 96 hours to implementation date.

General Notes Sheet K

Cancellations of accepted closures (not applicable to full closures or detours) due to weather will not require resubmission in accordance with the above restrictions if the work is completed during the next allowable closure time.

Closures that conflict with adjacent contractor will be prioritized according to critical path work per latest schedule. Conflicting critical path or non-critical work will be approved for first LCN submitted. Denial of a closure due to prioritization or other reasons will not be reason for time suspension, delay, overhead, etc.

Meet with the Engineer prior to lane closures to ensure that sufficient equipment, materials, devices, and workers will be used. Take immediate action to modify current and future traffic control, if at any time the queue becomes greater than 20 minutes.

Consider inclement weather prior to implementing lane closures. Do not set up traffic control when the pavement is wet. If the Department is operating under a state of emergency (snow, ice, hurricane, etc.) the Engineer will suspend all lane closure approvals until the District Emergency Operations center is closed, and the event is considered complete.

Cover, relocate, or remove existing small, large, and overhead signs that conflict with traffic control. Cover large and overhead signs to remain using latest standard TS-CD. This work is subsidiary.

Install all permanent signs, delineation, and object markers required for the operation of the roadway before opening to traffic. Use of temporary mounts is allowed or may be required until the permanent mounts are installed or not impacted by construction. Maintain the temporary mounts. This work is subsidiary.

Place a 28-inch cone, meeting requirements of BC (10) and Ty III barricades, on top of foundations that have protruding studs. This work is subsidiary.

Vertical panels used on roadways with speed limit 55 mph or greater must be round in shape or have a self-righting mechanism. The “flat” or “oblong” shaped vertical panels are not allowed.

A series of sequential flashing warning lights, per BC(7), must be installed in a merging taper for long term stationary TCP. This includes all TCP setups, such as those shown on the plans or TCP setups per the standards.

Edge condition treatment types must be in accordance with the TxDOT standard. Installation and removal of a safety slope is subsidiary.

To determine a speed limit or an advisory speed limit, submit a request to TxDOT 60 business days prior to manufacture of the sign.

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

General Notes Sheet L

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.

Business access signs will be paid using safety contingency. Install as directed by the Engineer.

Company logos will not be permitted on the signs. Maintenance of the signs will be subsidiary to Item 502.

ITEM 505 – TRUCK MOUNTED ATTENUATOR AND TRAILER ATTENUATOR

The TMA/TA used for installation/removal of traffic control for a work area will be subsidiary to the TMA/TA used to perform the work.

For projects involving multiple work locations within a single day, the contractor must assess and determine the total number of TMAs or TAs required to complete the work. Payment for each unit used will be made in accordance with the specifications and the relevant bid item. Total payment for each day will not exceed the number of units designated for the project per working day (e.g two operations utilizing two units will equate to two days of payment). Any additional operation using one of the two TMAs will not be subject to an additional day of payment.

TMA/TAs used to protect damaged attenuators will be paid by the day using the force account item for the repair.

ITEM 506 - TEMPORARY EROSION, SEDIMENTATION, AND ENV CONTROLS

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