Bids open Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Dated September 21, 2026 OSD

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

AND

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

FOR CONSTRUCTION ON STATE HIGHWAY IN MERCED COUNTY IN AND

NEAR EL NIDO FROM 0.3 MILE SOUTH OF RED TOP ROAD TO REILLY ROAD

In District 10 On Route 59

Under

Bid book dated September 21, 2026 Standard Specifications dated 2025

Project plans approved October 13, 2025 Standard Plans dated 2025

Identified by

Contract No. 10-0V6904

10-Mer-59-R0.0/12.1

Project ID 1018000284

Federal-Aid Project

ST-S059(080)

SPECIAL NOTICES

See sections 2 and 3 for contractors' registration requirements.

The Department advises bidders that potential claim records must be submitted by the contractor using the Department's Internet potential claim system.

See section 2 for submittal requirements for DVBE quotes and Non–Small Business

Subcontractor Preference.

For work plan for local material from (1) a noncommercial source or (2) a source not regulated under California jurisdiction, see section 6-1.03B(2).

See section 7-1.02K(3) for the requirements for electronic submittal of certified payroll records using LCPtracker Pro.

The flagging and temporary traffic control requirements have been revised. See sections 7-

1.03, 7-1.04, and 12.

See sections 2-1.11 and 2-1.33B for in-use off-road diesel-fueled vehicle requirements regarding Certificate of Reported Compliance submittals.

See section 14-11.14 for changes to the management of treated wood waste.

See section 6-1.08 for the requirements for environmental product declarations for hot mix asphalt and concrete materials and products.

See section 6-1.01 and 6-1.04 of these Special Provisions for the requirements of Buy

America/Build America for manufactured products.

Contract No. 10-0V6904 i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

BID ITEM LIST

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

ORGANIZATION

DIVISION I GENERAL PROVISIONS

1 GENERAL

2 BIDDING

5 CONTROL OF WORK

6 CONTROL OF MATERIALS

7 LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC

8 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

9 PAYMENT

DIVISION II GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

10 GENERAL

11 WELDING

12 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

13 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

14 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

DIVISION III EARTHWORK AND LANDSCAPE

19 EARTHWORK

20 LANDSCAPE

21 EROSION CONTROL

DIVISION V SURFACINGS AND PAVEMENTS

36 GENERAL

37 SEAL COATS

39 ASPHALT CONCRETE

DIVISION VI STRUCTURES

49 PILING

51 CONCRETE STRUCTURES

52 REINFORCEMENT

60 EXISTING STRUCTURES

DIVISION VII DRAINAGE FACILITIES

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70 MISCELLANEOUS DRAINAGE FACILITIES

DIVISION VIII MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION

73 CONCRETE CURBS AND SIDEWALKS

DIVISION IX TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

83 RAILINGS AND BARRIERS

84 MARKINGS

DIVISION X ELECTRICAL WORK

87 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

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STANDARD PLANS LIST

The standard plan sheets applicable to this Contract include those listed below. The applicable revised standard plans (RSPs) listed below are included in the project plans.

RSP A3A Abbreviations (Sheet 1 of 3)

RSP A3B Abbreviations (Sheet 2 of 3)

RSP A3C Abbreviations (Sheet 3 of 3)

A10A Legend - Lines and Symbols (Sheet 1 of 5)

A10B Legend - Lines and Symbols (Sheet 2 of 5)

A10C Legend - Lines and Symbols (Sheet 3 of 5)

A10D Legend - Lines and Symbols (Sheet 4 of 5)

A10E Legend - Lines and Symbols (Sheet 5 of 5)

A20A Pavement Markers and Traffic Lines - Typical Details

A20B Pavement Markers and Traffic Lines - Typical Details

A20C Pavement Markers and Traffic Lines - Typical Details

A20D Pavement Markers and Traffic Lines - Typical Details

A24A Pavement Markings - Arrows

A24B Pavement Markings - Arrows and Symbols

A24D Pavement Markings - Words

A24E Pavement Markings - Words

A24F Pavement Markings - Crosswalks

A24G Pavement Markings - Yield Lines, Limit Lines, and Wrong Way Details

A40B Shoulder Rumble Strip Details - Ground-In Indentations

A40C Edge Line Rumble Strip Details - Ground-In Indentations

A40D Center Line Rumble Strip Details - Ground-In Indentations

A40E Rumble Strip Placement at Freeway Exit Ramps, Freeway Entrance Ramps, and Intersections

A40F Rumble Strip Placement at Intersections with Left Turn Pockets, Railroad Crossings, Private Roads, and Major Driveways

A40G Sinusoidal Rumble Strip Details - Ground-In Indentations

A40H Rumble Strip Placement with Gaps for Bicycles

A40J Combined Recessed Traffic Stripe and Rumble Strip Details

A62A Excavation and Backfill - Miscellaneous Details

A62C Limits of Payment for Excavation and Backfill - Bridge

A62D Excavation and Backfill - Concrete Pipe Culverts

A62DA Excavation and Backfill - Concrete Pipe Culverts - Indirect Design Method

A73B Markers iv

A73C Delineators, Channelizers and Barricades

A77L1 Midwest Guardrail System - Standard Railing Section (Wood Post with Wood Block)

A77L2 Midwest Guardrail System - Standard Railing Section (Steel Post with Notched Wood or Notched Recycled Plastic Block)

A77M1 Midwest Guardrail System - Standard Hardware

A77N1 Midwest Guardrail System - Wood Post and Wood Block Details

A77N2 Midwest Guardrail System - Steel Post and Block Details

A77N3 Midwest Guardrail System - Typical Line Post Embedment and Hinge Point Offset Details

A77N4 Midwest Guardrail System - Typical Height Measurement, Dike Positioning, and Delineation Details

A77N5 Minor Concrete Vegetation Control - Guardrail System

A77N5A Minor Concrete Vegetation Control - Guardrail System - Narrow Vegetation Control Installation

A77N6 Minor Concrete Vegetation Control - Guardrail System for Terminal System End Treatments

A77N7 Minor Concrete Vegetation Control - Guardrail System at Structure Approach

A77N8 Minor Concrete Vegetation Control - Guardrail System at Fixed Object

RSP A77Q1 Midwest Guardrail System - Typical Layouts for Structure Approach

A77Q4 Midwest Guardrail System - Typical Layouts for Structure Departure

RSP A79A1 Transition Railing (Type AGT)

A79A3 Transition Railing (Type AGT) Details

A79B1 Transition Railing (Type AGT) to Bridge Railings without Sidewalks

A79C1 Transition Railing (Type AGT) Connections to Abutments and Walls

A79C2 Departing Transition Connections to Abutments and Walls

A86 Barbed Wire and Wire Mesh Fences

A86A Barbed Wire and Wire Mesh Fence Detail on Sharp Break in Grade

A86B Barbed Wire and Wire Mesh Fence Details

A86C Barbed Wire and Wire Mesh Fence Details at Ditch Crossing

A86D Barbed Wire and Wire Mesh Fence - Miscellaneous Details

A87B Hot Mix Asphalt Dikes

P10 Concrete Pavement - Dowel Bar Details

P30 Concrete Pavement - End Panel Pavement Transitions

P74 Pavement Edge Treatments

P75 Pavement Edge Treatments - Overlays

P76 Pavement Edge Treatments - New Construction

D71 Drainage Inlet Markers

D72B CIP Drainage Inlets - Types G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and G6

D72C CIP Drainage Inlets - Types G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and G6 v

D72F CIP Drainage Inlet Notes

D72G CIP Drainage Inlet Tables

D73B Precast Drainage Inlets - Types G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and G6

D73C Precast Drainage Inlets - Types G1, G2, G3, G4, G5 and G6

D73F Precast Drainage Inlet Notes

D73G Precast Drainage Inlet Tables

D74 Drainage Inlet Details

D77A Grate Details No. 1

D77B Grate Details No. 2

D88 Construction Loads on Culverts

D89A Pipe Culvert Headwalls - Straight and "L"

D89B Pipe Culvert Headwalls - Straight and "L"

D94B Concrete Flared End Sections

H1 Landscape and Erosion Control Symbols

H51 Erosion Control Details - Fiber Roll and Compost Sock

H52 Rolled Erosion Control Product

T1A Temporary Crash Cushion - Sand Filled (Unidirectional)

T1A1 Temporary Crash Cushion - Sand Filled (Unidirectional)

T1B Temporary Crash Cushion - Sand Filled (Bidirectional)

T2 Temporary Crash Cushion - Sand Filled (Shoulder Installations)

T3C Temporary Barrier System (Cross Bolt)

T3D Temporary Barrier System (Cross Bolt)

T3E Temporary Barrier System (Cross Bolt)

T3F Temporary Barrier System (Cal F-23)

T3F2 Temporary Barrier System (Cal F-23)

T3G Temporary Barrier System (Staking or Anchoring)

T3G2 Temporary Barrier System (Staking or Anchoring)

T9 Traffic Control System Tables for Lane and Ramp Closures

RSP T13 Traffic Control System with Reversible Control on Two Lane Conventional Highways

RSP T13A Traffic Control System - Two Lane Conventional Highways

RSP T13B Traffic Control System - Two Lane Conventional Highways

T17 Traffic Control System for Moving Lane Closure on Two Lane Highways

T19 Traffic Control System - Construction Work Zone Speed Limit Reduction on Conventional Highways

T20 Traffic Control System - Construction Work Zone Speed Limit Reduction Details vi

T21 Traffic Control System - Construction Work Zone Speed Limit Reduction Twenty- Four Hours a Day 7 Days a Week (24/7)

T22 Traffic Control System for Construction Work Zone Speed Limit Reduction on Two Lane Conventional Highways

T51 Temporary Water Pollution Control Details (Temporary Silt Fence)

T56 Temporary Water Pollution Control Details (Temporary Fiber Roll)

T58 Temporary Water Pollution Control Details (Temporary Construction Entrance)

T59 Temporary Water Pollution Control Details (Temporary Concrete Washout Facility)

T65 Temporary Water Pollution Control Details (Temporary High-Visibility Fence)

B0-1 Bridge Details

B0-5 Bridge Details

B0-13 Bridge Details

B2-8 Pile Details - Class 200

B6-21 Joint Seals (Maximum Movement Range = 2")

B7-1 Box Girder Details

B9-1 Structure Approach - Type N (30)

B9-5 Structure Approach - Slab Details

B9-6 Structure Approach - Drainage Details

B11-81 Concrete Barrier Type 842 Details No. 1

RSP B11-82 Concrete Barrier Type 842 Details No. 2

B11-82A Concrete Barrier Type 842 Details No. 3

RS1 Roadside Signs - Typical Installation Details No. 1

RS2 Roadside Signs - Wood Post - Typical Installation Details No. 2

RS4 Roadside Signs - Typical Installation Details No. 4

S89 Roadside Sign - Formed Single Sheet Aluminum Panel

S93 Framing Details for Framed Single Sheet Aluminum Signs, Rectangular Shape

S94 Roadside Framed Single Sheet Aluminum Signs, Rectangular Shape

S95 Roadside Single Sheet Aluminum Signs, Diamond Shape

ES-1A Electrical Systems (Legend)

ES-1B Electrical Systems (Legend)

ES-1C Electrical Systems (Legend)

ES-8A Electrical Systems (Non-Traffic Pull Box)

ES-9B Electrical Systems (Conduit Riser Expansion and Deflection Fittings, Structure Installations) vii

CANCELED STANDARD PLANS LIST

The 2025 standard plan sheets listed below are canceled and not applicable to this contract.

Plan No.

Date

Canceled Plan No.

Date Canceled

Plan No.

Date

Canceled

P8 04-20-26

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Bids open Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Dated September 21, 2026

General work description: Cold plane, HMA, RHMA, bridge rehab, culvert, and electrical work.

The Department will receive electronically sealed bids for the following work: CONSTRUCTION ON

STATE HIGHWAY IN MERCED COUNTY IN AND NEAR EL NIDO FROM 0.3 MILE SOUTH OF RED

TOP ROAD TO REILLY ROAD.

District-County-Route-Post Mile: 10-Mer-59-R0.0/12.1

Contract No. 10-0V6904

The Contractor must have either a Class A license or the following Class C license which constitutes a majority of the work: C-12.

Federal-aid project no.:

ST-S059(080)

For the Federal training program, the number of trainees or apprentices is 6.

Bids must be on a unit price basis.

Complete the work, excluding permanent erosion control establishment work, within 225 working days.

Complete the work, including permanent erosion control establishment work, within 475 working days.

Complete the permanent erosion control establishment work within 250 working days.

The estimated cost of the project is $20,200,000.

The Department will receive bids until 2:00 p.m. on the bid open date via Bid Express website. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. For more information refer to the Electronic Bidding Guide at the Office Engineer's website.

The Department will open and publicly read the bids through webcast/teleconference services immediately after the specified closing time.

For bid results go to:

https://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/cc

Select Electronic Bidding under the Bidding tab.

District office addresses are provided in the Standard Specifications.

Present bidders' inquiries to the Department and view the Department's responses at:

https://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/cc?id=cc_bidinquiries

Questions about alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications, or estimate must be asked before bid opening. After bid opening, the Department does not consider these questions as bid protests.

Submit your bid with bidder's security equal to at least 10 percent of the bid.

Prevailing wages are required on this Contract. The Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates. Obtain the wage rates at the DIR website, http://www.dir.ca.gov, or from the Department's Labor Compliance Office of the district in which the work is located.

The federal minimum wage rates for this Contract as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor are available at https://sam.gov/content/home.

If the minimum wage rates as determined by the United States Secretary of Labor differs from the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and subcontractors must not pay less than the higher wage rate. The Department does not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the federal minimum wage determinations. This includes helper, or other classifications based on hours of experience, or any other classification not appearing in the federal wage determinations. Where federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by the Contractor and subcontractors, the Contractor and subcontractors must not pay less than the federal minimum wage rate that most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question.

The Department has made available Notices of Suspension and Proposed Debarment from the Federal Highway Administration. For a copy of the notices, go to https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/debar.html.

Additional information is provided in the Excluded Parties List System at https://sam.gov/content/home.

Caltrans and the Construction Industry are committed to making partnering the way we do business. For more information, go to https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/partnering.

Department of Transportation

BID ITEM LIST

Item No.

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure Estimated Quantity

0001 070030 LEAD COMPLIANCE PLAN LS LUMP SUM

0002 080060 LEVEL 2 CRITICAL PATH METHOD SCHEDULE LS LUMP SUM

0003 090100 TIME-RELATED OVERHEAD (WDAY) WDAY 225

0004 090205 DISPUTE RESOLUTION BOARD ON-SITE

MEETING

EA 7

0005 090210 HOURLY OFF-SITE DISPUTE-RESOLUTION-

BOARD-RELATED TASKS

HR 140

0006 120090 CONSTRUCTION AREA SIGNS LS LUMP SUM

0007 120100 TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM LS LUMP SUM

0008 120103 STATIONARY IMPACT ATTENUATOR VEHICLE DAY 123

0009 120120 TYPE III BARRICADE EA 12

0010 120151 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC STRIPE (TAPE) LF 13,800

0011 120152 TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKING (TAPE) SQFT 24

0012 120165 CHANNELIZER (SURFACE MOUNTED) EA 170

0013 120207 PORTABLE RADAR SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN

SYSTEM

DAY 246

0014 014002 PORTABLE SIGNAL SYSTEMS (LS) LS LUMP SUM

0015 120320 TEMPORARY BARRIER SYSTEM LF 5,600

0016 128652 PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN (LS) LS LUMP SUM

0017 129108 TEMPORARY CRASH CUSHION TL-3 EA 8

0018 129152 TEMPORARY RADAR SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN

SYSTEM

EA 2

0019 130100 JOB SITE MANAGEMENT LS LUMP SUM

0020 130301 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN LS LUMP SUM

Item No.

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure Estimated Quantity

0021 130331 STORMWATER ANNUAL REPORT EA 2

0022 130530 TEMPORARY HYDRAULIC MULCH (BONDED

FIBER MATRIX)

SQYD 360

0023 130620 TEMPORARY DRAINAGE INLET PROTECTION EA 1

0024 130640 TEMPORARY FIBER ROLL LF 2,100

0025 130680 TEMPORARY SILT FENCE LF 19,290

0026 130710 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE EA 2

0027 130730 STREET SWEEPING LS LUMP SUM

0028 130900 TEMPORARY CONCRETE WASHOUT LS LUMP SUM

0029 131103 WATER QUALITY SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS DAY EA 22

0030 131105 WATER QUALITY ANNUAL REPORT EA 2

0031 131201 TEMPORARY CREEK DIVERSION SYSTEMS LS LUMP SUM

0032 141120 TREATED WOOD WASTE LB 24,700

0033 146007 INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL LS LUMP SUM

0034 018265 BIRD AND BAT EXCLUSION DEVICES LS LUMP SUM

0035 160110 TEMPORARY HIGH-VISIBILITY FENCE LF 19,380

0036 160220 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION MAT (LS) LS LUMP SUM

0037 170103 CLEARING AND GRUBBING (LS) LS LUMP SUM

0038 190101 ROADWAY EXCAVATION CY 12,200

0039 190185 SHOULDER BACKING TON 5,780

0040 192020 (F) - STRUCTURE EXCAVATION (TYPE D) CY 330

Item No.

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure Estimated Quantity

0041 193003 (F) - STRUCTURE BACKFILL (BRIDGE) CY 215

0042 018264 CONTROLLED LOW STRENGTH MATERIAL

(BACKFILL)

CF 990

0043 194001 DITCH EXCAVATION CY 410

0044 018263 TEMPORARY SHORING (STAGE

CONSTRUCTION)

LS LUMP SUM

0045 198010 IMPORTED BORROW (CY) CY 15,700

0046 198206 SUBGRADE ENHANCEMENT GEOTEXTILE,

CLASS A1

SQYD 9,880

0047 200002 ROADSIDE CLEARING LS LUMP SUM

0048 210010 MOVE-IN/MOVE-OUT (EROSION CONTROL) EA 3

0049 210252 BONDED FIBER MATRIX (SQFT) SQFT 314,000

0050 210280 ROLLED EROSION CONTROL PRODUCT

(BLANKET)

SQFT 104,000

0051 210350 FIBER ROLLS LF 12,700

0052 210610 COMPOST (CY) CY 950

0053 210630 INCORPORATE MATERIALS SQFT 225,000

0054 211111 PERMANENT EROSION CONTROL

ESTABLISHMENT WORK

LS LUMP SUM

0055 018867 PERMANENT SILT FENCE (BIODEGRADABLE) LF 190

0056 260203 CLASS 2 AGGREGATE BASE (CY) CY 2,040

0057 374002 ASPHALTIC EMULSION (FOG SEAL COAT) TON 2.3

0058 390095 REPLACE ASPHALT CONCRETE SURFACING CY 3

0059 390132 HOT MIX ASPHALT (TYPE A) TON 13,100

0060 390137 RUBBERIZED HOT MIX ASPHALT (GAP GRADED) TON 27,800

Item No.

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure Estimated Quantity

0061 394060 DATA CORE LS LUMP SUM

0062 394074 PLACE HOT MIX ASPHALT DIKE (TYPE C) LF 300

0063 394077 PLACE HOT MIX ASPHALT DIKE (TYPE F) LF 600

0064 397005 TACK COAT TON 130

0065 398200 COLD PLANE ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT SQYD 247,000

0066 420203 GRIND EXISTING BRIDGE DECK SQYD 90

0067 048247 FURNISH PILING (CLASS 200, ALTERNATIVE W,

MODIFIED)

LF 1,957

0068 048248 DRIVE PILE (CLASS 200, ALTERNATIVE W,

MODIFIED)

EA 36

0069 510051 (F) - STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, BRIDGE

FOOTING

CY 85

0070 510053 (F) - STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, BRIDGE CY 177

0071 510054 (F) - STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, BRIDGE

(POLYMER FIBER)

CY 109

0072 510086 (F) - STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, APPROACH

SLAB (TYPE N)

CY 122

0073 510092 (F) - STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, HEADWALL CY 7.9

0074 510094 (F) - STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, DRAINAGE

INLET

CY 10.5

0075 048556 FURNISH PRECAST PRESTRESSED CONCRETE

WIDE FLANGE GIRDER (90'-100')

EA 5

0076 512500 ERECT PRECAST PRESTRESSED CONCRETE

GIRDER

EA 5

0077 519088 JOINT SEAL (MR 1") LF 82

0078 520102 (F) - BAR REINFORCING STEEL (BRIDGE) LB 70,960

0079 520120 (F) - HEADED BAR REINFORCEMENT EA 36

0080 600001 PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN LS LUMP SUM

Item No.

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure Estimated Quantity

0081 600011 RAPID SETTING CONCRETE (PATCH) CF 35

0082 600029 REMOVE ASPHALT CONCRETE SURFACING SQFT 2,725

0083 600033 REMOVE UNSOUND CONCRETE CF 35

0084 600037 PREPARE CONCRETE BRIDGE DECK SURFACE SQFT 7,040

0085 600041 FURNISH POLYESTER CONCRETE OVERLAY CF 704

0086 600043 (F) - PLACE POLYESTER CONCRETE OVERLAY SQFT 7,040

0087 600097 BRIDGE REMOVAL LS LUMP SUM

0088 610300 (F) - CONCRETE BACKFILL (PIPE TRENCH) CY 80

0089 039555 STRESS REDUCING SLAB CY 40

0090 013954 14" X 23" ELLIPTICAL RCP LF 80

0091 650014 18" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE LF 400

0092 650018 24" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE LF 440

0093 650026 36" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE LF 1,130

0094 650511 18" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE (CLASS V) LF 170

0095 013859 CLASS 1 PERMEABLE MATERIAL CY 32

0096 700617 DRAINAGE INLET MARKER EA 6

0097 705204 18" CONCRETE FLARED END SECTION EA 18

0098 705206 24" CONCRETE FLARED END SECTION EA 12

0099 705210 36" CONCRETE FLARED END SECTION EA 20

0100 017995 36" DRAINAGE FLAP GATE EA 2

Item No.

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure Estimated Quantity

0101 017994 36" SLIDE HEADGATE EA 2

0102 710132 REMOVE CULVERT (LF) LF 310

0103 710150 REMOVE INLET EA 1

0104 015310 REMOVE HEADWALL AND WINGWALL EA 2

0105 729011 ROCK SLOPE PROTECTION FABRIC (CLASS 8) SQYD 6

0106 731502 MINOR CONCRETE (MISCELLANEOUS

CONSTRUCTION)

CY 3.6

0107 750001 (F) - MISCELLANEOUS IRON AND STEEL LB 4,290

0108 780250 ADJUST MONUMENT COVER TO GRADE EA 17

0109 782120 RELOCATE MAILBOX EA 1

0110 010377 FENCE (TYPE BW, 5-STRAND, METAL POST) LF 1,790

0111 803030 REMOVE FENCE (TYPE BW) LF 1,630

0112 803190 RELOCATE GATE EA 1

0113 810120 REMOVE PAVEMENT MARKER EA 78

0114 810230 PAVEMENT MARKER (RETROREFLECTIVE) EA 2,730

0115 820112 MARKER (CULVERT) EA 56

0116 820250 REMOVE ROADSIDE SIGN EA 130

0117 820300 REMOVE ROADSIDE SIGN (STRAP AND SADDLE

BRACKET METHOD)

EA 1

0118 820750 FURNISH SINGLE SHEET ALUMINUM SIGN

(0.063"-UNFRAMED)

SQFT 600

0119 820760 FURNISH SINGLE SHEET ALUMINUM SIGN

(0.080"-UNFRAMED)

SQFT 220

0120 820780 FURNISH SINGLE SHEET ALUMINUM SIGN

(0.063"-FRAMED)

SQFT 230

Item No.

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure Estimated Quantity

0121 820790 FURNISH SINGLE SHEET ALUMINUM SIGN

(0.080"-FRAMED)

SQFT 36

0122 820840 ROADSIDE SIGN - ONE POST EA 110

0123 820850 ROADSIDE SIGN - TWO POST EA 15

0124 820860 INSTALL SIGN (STRAP AND SADDLE BRACKET

METHOD)

EA 4

0125 832006 MIDWEST GUARDRAIL SYSTEM (STEEL POST) LF 690

0126 832070 VEGETATION CONTROL (MINOR CONCRETE) SQYD 650

0127 839544 TRANSITION RAILING (TYPE AGT) EA 12

0128 015299 ALTERNATIVE IN-LINE TERMINAL TL-3 EA 12

0129 015019 ALTERNATIVE CRASH CUSHION TL-3 EA 4

0130 839745 (F) - CONCRETE BARRIER TRANSITION LF 204

0131 839746 (F) - CONCRETE BARRIER (TYPE 842) LF 320

0132 839752 REMOVE GUARDRAIL LF 930

0133 839774 REMOVE CONCRETE BARRIER LF 24

0134 840516 THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING

(ENHANCED WET NIGHT VISIBILITY)

SQFT 2,290

0135 840619 6" THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE

(ENHANCED WET NIGHT VISIBILITY) (BROKEN

12-3)

LF 2,690

0136 840623 6" THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE

(ENHANCED WET NIGHT VISIBILITY) (BROKEN

36-12)

LF 52,600

0137 846007 6" THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE

(ENHANCED WET NIGHT VISIBILITY)

LF 161,000

0138 846009 8" THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE

(ENHANCED WET NIGHT VISIBILITY)

LF 400

0139 846013 12" THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE

(ENHANCED WET NIGHT VISIBILITY)

LF 1,720

0140 846030 REMOVE THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE LF 1,660

Item No.

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure Estimated Quantity

0141 846046 6" RUMBLE STRIP (ASPHALT CONCRETE

PAVEMENT)

STA 1,310

0142 846051 12" RUMBLE STRIP (ASPHALT CONCRETE

PAVEMENT)

STA 640

0143 847194 CONTRAST STRIPE PAINT (1-COAT) LF 500

0144 847214 6" TRAFFIC STRIPE TAPE (WARRANTY) (BROKEN

36-12)

LF 260

0145 847218 6" TRAFFIC STRIPE TAPE WITH CONTRAST

(WARRANTY)

LF 500

0146 870009 MAINTAINING EXISTING TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM ELEMENTS DURING CONSTRUCTION

LS LUMP SUM

0147 871812 INTERCONNECTION CONDUIT AND CABLE (LS) LS LUMP SUM

0148 872135 MODIFYING TRAFFIC MONITORING STATIONS LS LUMP SUM

0149 046735 2" CONDUIT (BRIDGE) LS LUMP SUM

0150 046984 3" CONDUIT (BRIDGE) LS LUMP SUM

0151 999990 MOBILIZATION LS LUMP SUM

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

ORGANIZATION

Special provisions are under headings that correspond with the main-section headings of the Standard Specifications. A main-section heading is a heading shown in the table of contents of the Standard Specifications.

Each special provision begins with a revision clause that describes or introduces a revision to the Standard Specifications.

Any paragraph added or deleted by a revision clause does not change the paragraph numbering of the Standard Specifications for any other reference to a paragraph of the Standard Specifications.

DIVISION I GENERAL PROVISIONS

1 GENERAL

Add to section 1-1.01:

Bid Items and Applicable Sections

Item code

Item description Applicable section

090205 DISPUTE RESOLUTION BOARD ON-SITE MEETING 5

090210 HOURLY OFF-SITE DISPUTE-RESOLUTION-BOARD-RELATED

TASKS

014002 PORTABLE SIGNAL SYSTEMS (LS) 12

018265 BIRD AND BAT EXCLUSION DEVICES 14

018264 CONTROLLED LOW STRENGTH MATERIAL (BACKFILL) 19

018263 TEMPORARY SHORING (STAGE CONSTRUCTION) 19

018266 BIODEGRADABLE PERMANENT SILT FENCE 21

048247 FURNISH PILING (CLASS 200, ALTERNATIVE W, MODIFIED) 49

048248 DRIVE PILE (CLASS 200, ALTERNATIVE W, MODIFIED) 49

048556

FURNISH PRECAST PRESTRESSED CONCRETE WIDE FLANGE

GIRDER (90’-100’) 51

039555 STRESS REDUCING SLAB 61

013954 14” X 23” ELLIPTICAL RCP 65

013859 CLASS 1 PERMEABLE MATERIAL 68

017995 36” DRAINAGE FLAP GATE 70

017994 36” SLIDE HEADGATE 70

015310 REMOVE HEADWALL AND WINGWALL 71

010377 FENCE (TYPE BW, 5-STRAND, METAL POST) 80

015299 ALTERNATIVE IN-LINE TERMINAL TL-3 83

015019 ALTERNATIVE CRASH CUSHION TL-3 83

046735 2” CONDUIT (BRIDGE) 87

046984 3” CONDUIT (BRIDGE) 87

2 BIDDING

Add between the 1st and 2nd paragraphs of section 2-1.06B:

The Department makes the following supplemental project information available:

Supplemental Project Information

Means Description Included in the Information Handout 1. Existing Traffic Management System Elements

Table

2. Warranty Bond Form

3. Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement

4. 401 Water Quality Certification

5. 404 Nationwide Permit

6. Letter of Concurrence (USFWS)

7. Letter of Concurrence (NMFS)

8. Foundation Report for Mariposa Creek Bridge

(Replace) dated July 28, 2023

9. Structures Final Hydraulic Report for Mariposa

Creek Bridge (Replacement) dated July 3, 2023 Available as specified in the Standard Specifications

1. Bridge as-built drawings

2. Cross section in 2D pdf format

3. Cross section in 2D dgn format

4. Original ground data in 3D dgn format

5. Alignment data in LandXML format

6. Exist smoothness profile data in ppf format

Included with the project plans Logs of test borings

Delete section 2-1.20.

Delete section 2-1.33B(2)(b).

5 CONTROL OF WORK

Replace the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs of section 5-1.09A with:

Professionally facilitated project partnering is required.

Delete section 5-1.13B.

Replace section 5-1.13E with:

5-1.13E Prompt Payment

Section 5-1.13E applies to all contracts.

Pay your subcontractors within 7 days of receipt of each progress payment under Pub Cont Code §§ 10262 and 10262.5. Pay duly authorized motor carriers of property in dump trucks for transportation charges under Bus & Prof Code § 7108.6. Pay other entities, such as material suppliers, within 30 days of receipt of each progress payment.

Each month, after the 15th and prior to 20th, submit the following payment information through the Department’s prompt payment monitoring system at https://caltrans.dbesystem.com:

1. Subcontractor’s or entity’s business name

2. Description of work performed

2.1. Bid item numbers or change order numbers

2.2. Written narrative of work performed

3. Value of work performed

4. Amount paid to subcontractor or entity

5. Withhold amount, if applicable

6. Explanation of withhold reasoning, if applicable

Your subcontractors and other entities may validate payments received using the prompt payment monitoring system.

If a subcontractor’s or other entity’s work is in dispute, provide a written withhold notification to the subcontractor or entity and the Engineer no later than 7 days after receipt of the corresponding progress payment that includes the following:

1. Value of the disputed work

2. Amount of the withhold being taken

3. Bid item numbers or change order numbers associated with the disputed work

4. Explanation of the deficiencies of the disputed work and how the corresponding value was calculated

5. Corrective actions to be taken for release of withheld amount

The Department may request additional documentation from you to evaluate whether you applied the withhold in good faith. Submit requested documents within 10 days of receipt of request.

The Department may withhold the same amount of your withhold from a future progress pay estimate if the Department determines any of the following has occurred:

1. Withhold was not applied in good faith

2. Requested additional withhold documentation records were not provided

3. Payment information was not submitted through the prompt payment monitoring system

4. Required withhold notification was not provided

The Department may also apply a 2 percent penalty on the withhold amount for every month payment is not made.

Replace section 5-1.15 with:

5-1.15 SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE

5-1.15A General

Designate an on-site safety representative to superintend project safety for the duration of this Contract.

The safety representative may perform other non-safety related work if safety responsibilities are fulfilled.

The safety representative must be available after work hours as needed. The safety representative is not required to be on-site during plant establishment period, erosion control establishment period, or temporary suspensions when no other Contract work is being performed.

Develop a written site-specific safety program (SSSP) that incorporates known hazards associated with the project.

5-1.15B Submittals

Submit a resume of the safety representative before starting work on the project, including education, completed safety training, and safety experience in heavy construction, heavy industrial, or oil and energy industry.

Submit a copy of the safety representative's certificate for the Cal/OSHA 30-hour – Cal/OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry or OSHA 510 - OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry training course as an informational submittal. The certificate must include:

1. Name of the entity providing certification

2. Name of the individual receiving certification

3. Date when the certification was provided

4. Expiration date, if applicable

Submit a copy of the SSSP as an informational submittal:

1. At least 15 days before starting work

2. At least 48 hours before starting work whenever a revision is made to the SSSP

5-1.15C Certifications

The safety representative must have completed training and received a certificate of completion for the Cal/OSHA 30-hour - Cal/OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry or OSHA 510 – OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry training course.

The safety representative must have one of the following certifications:

1. Certified Safety Professional from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals

2. Construction Health and Safety Technician from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals

3. Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals

4. Safety Trained Supervisor from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals

5. Safety Trained Supervisor Construction from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals

6. Associate Safety Professional from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals

7. Master Safety Professional from the National Association of Safety Professionals

8. Certified Safety Director from the National Association of Safety Professionals

5-1.15D Qualifications

The safety representative must be a competent and qualified person, as defined by Cal/OSHA, and must provide safety oversight on the project. The safety representative must have:

1. At least 3 years of safety experience in heavy construction, heavy industrial, or oil and energy industry

2. Knowledge in the area of safety procedure for all types of work being performed on this project

3. Knowledge of Department specifications and plans, Cal/OSHA policy and procedures, and 8 CA

Code of Regs safety requirements

The safety representative must have completed safety training and maintain valid certifications for:

1. First aid

2. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

5-1.15E Duties and Responsibilities

The safety representative must be available by:

1. Cellular telephone

2. Two-way radio

3. Mobile internet access

The safety representative must:

1. Develop the SSSP

2. Conduct the on-site new project orientation for each worker assigned to the project

3. Review the construction work plans for each subcontractor before starting work

4. Conduct or attend pre-planning sessions for high hazard work such as excavations, demolition, confined space entry, falsework, crane hoisting, high-risk utilities such as high-pressure pipelines with fuel or natural gas, and tunneling or boring

5. Conduct weekly job site safety meetings

6. Review work schedules, including subcontractors' work schedules, to ensure adequacy of job hazard analyses and address all safety concerns and issues

7. Ensure safety data sheets are available on-site for all materials and have a hazard communication program for informing workers of material hazards

8. Verify compliance with hazardous waste requirements under section 14-11, including spill prevention and control measures

9. Conduct daily safety inspections of the job site for hazards and compliance with safety requirements in the specifications and 8 CA Code of Regs

10. Report all incidents to the Engineer immediately, including the investigation of any close calls

When monitoring the job site, including work zones with certified flaggers or traffic control technicians, take immediate corrective action and notify the Engineer if an imminent danger is identified.

If the Engineer determines the safety representative is not meeting the intended duties and responsibilities, you must replace the safety representative within 30 days of written notice from the Engineer. If you need to replace the safety representative, notify the Engineer and provide replacement safety representative resume and required certifications at least 15 days before the replacement.

You may submit a secondary safety representative to act on behalf of the designated safety representative during extended shifts, continuous operations, or short-term absences that will not exceed 14 days in duration. The secondary safety representative must meet the same required qualifications and certifications as the designated safety representative.

Add to the end of section 5-1.20A:

During the progress of the work under this Contract, work under the following contracts may be in progress at or near the job site of this Contract:

Coincident or Adjacent Contracts

Contract no. County–Route–Post Mile Location Type of work 10-1C4504 Mer-059-0/12.6 IN MERCED COUNTY

ON ROUTES 152 AND

59 AT VARIOUS

LOCATIONS

INSTALL RUMBLE

STRIPS

10-1L0704 Mer-059-6.5/7.1 MERCED COUNTY 59 SHOULDER

WIDENING

Coordinate lane closures and traffic handling with the Engineer and with contractors of coincident or adjacent projects. Potential conflicts may not be limited to the contracts listed above.

Replace section 5-1.24 with:

5-1.24 CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS

5-1.24A General

The Department places stakes and marks under the chapter, "Construction Surveys," of the Department's Surveys Manual.

Submit construction staking request for Department-furnished stakes and ensure:

1. Area is cleared and prepared for stakes

2. Request For Construction Staking form is complete with project and contact information, reference alignment, offset and priorities listed, and completion dates

After submittal, the Department starts staking within 2 business days.

The Department will complete the requested staking. The Contractor must plan for the time required by Department surveyors to complete the staking.

Preserve stakes and marks placed by the Department. If the stakes or marks are destroyed the Department replaces them at their earliest convenience and deducts the cost.

5-1.24B Department Construction Surveys for Automated Machine Guidance

The Department will provide a project control referenced to the State Plane Coordinate System compatible with the project datum. These physical points must be used by all positioning system users on the site.

The Department may provide grid coordinates for control points, at acceptable locations provided by the Contractor, where the Contractor can install the Contractor’s global navigation satellite system reference station receiver.

For slope stakes and rough grade stakes, the Department sets 6 survey control points or 2 per mile, whichever is greater.

The Department sets slope stakes and rough grade stakes at:

1. Conform stations

2. Beginning and end of each alignment

3. Midpoint or every 200 feet, whichever results in a greater number of stakes, on a curve of less than

1,500 feet

4. Every 500 feet on tangents and curves of 1,500 feet or more

For final grade, the Department sets stakes under the section, "Final Grade Stakes," of the Department's Surveys Manual, or at your request the Department sets survey control points under the sections, "Automated Machine Guidance (AMG)" and "Supplemental Project Control," of the chapter, "Construction Surveys," of the Department's Surveys Manual at:

1. Conform stations

2. Beginning and end of each alignment

3. Midpoint or every 100 feet, whichever results in the greater number of stakes, on a curve with a radius of 1,200 feet or less

4. Midpoint or every 200 feet, whichever results in the greater number of stakes, on a curve with a radius of more than 1,200 feet

5. Every 200 feet on a tangent

At your request and under the chapter, "Construction Surveys," of the Department's Surveys Manual, the Department provides (1) staking for intersections, clearing, fencing, drainage, curbs, structures, abutment fill, walls, and miscellaneous areas and (2) additional survey control or staking for earthwork in areas where global navigation satellite system coverage is inadequate for AMG.

Replace section 5-1.25 with:

5-1.25 AUTOMATED MACHINE GUIDANCE

5-1.25A General

Automated machine guidance (AMG) must be used by and for the Department to perform earthwork. Any positioning equipment used for AMG must meet accuracy requirements to comply with staking tolerances specified in section titled "Typical Department-Furnished Construction Stakes" in the Department's Surveys Manual.

When requested by the Engineer, furnish the Department with positioning equipment and all equipment needed for grade verification. Global navigation satellite system (GNSS) equipment must be capable of receiving Real Time Kinematic Data Streams in a format that is compatible with the Caltrans Spatial Reference Network.

Requested equipment may include:

1. Total station

2. GNSS base station

3. GNSS rover

4. Electronic devices needed to control equipment provided such as tablets or survey controllers

Accessories and equipment needed to efficiently operate any provided equipment, such as batteries, cables, data radio, poles, tripods, etc.

The Department returns the furnished equipment upon work completion.

Furnishing, maintaining, and repairing equipment for the Department is change order work.

The project survey datum, survey control points, site and equipment calibration, electronic files, inspection methods, conflict resolution, and construction staking needs will be discussed at the preconstruction meeting.

5-1.25B Definitions automated machine guidance: Technology that uses one or more positioning devices, such as GNSS, robotic total stations, or rotating laser levels, to determine line and grade, or control the real-time position of construction equipment using onboard computer equipment.

California Coordinate System of 1983 (CCS83): California Coordinate System as defined in Public Resource Code §8801.

Caltrans Spatial Reference Network: The Department owned and operated GNSS real-time positioning network. This network is used to collect data to be used for the design and construction of transportation improvement projects.

digital construction model: Electronic three-dimensional model of the project’s proposed design infrastructure used by the Contractor's AMG equipment.

digital design model: Electronic three-dimensional model consisting of roadway design elements including alignments, profiles, and cross sections representing the finished grade.

digital terrain model: Electronic three-dimensional model that represents the original ground before job site activities begin.

global navigation satellite system: Constellation of orbiting satellites used to determine the geographic location of a user's receiver on the surface of the earth.

GNSS base station: Single ground-based instrument consisting of a GNSS receiver, antenna, and telemetry equipment that provides GNSS corrections to other GNSS receivers. Base stations can be set up temporarily or permanently constructed. Multiple base stations can be combined into a GNSS real-time network.

GNSS correction service subscription: Subscription service to receive GNSS corrections for GNSS positioning through a private GNSS real-time network. Corrections are typically received via cellular wireless data services.

GNSS real-time network: Satellite-based correction service using a collection of ground-based receivers and a central processing center that provides highly accurate location services to users instantaneously over a broad geographic region.

GNSS rover: Portable GNSS antenna, receiver, rod, and data collector with telemetry equipment for real-time point measurements.

GNSS site calibration: Process that establishes the relationship between the observed control point coordinates and the established control point coordinates that define the project survey datum.

grid: General term for describing cartesian coordinates. For the purposes of this specification, grid references Northing (y) and Easting (x) coordinates based on CCS83.

National Spatial Reference System (NSRS): Nationwide network of vertical and horizontal control monuments in the United States. CCS83 is aligned to the NSRS.

project survey datum: Time-stamped reference to the NSRS, represented by CCS83 defined by geodetic survey control points on the surface of the earth.

robotic total station: Survey instrument capable of tracking an optical target and providing real-time coordinates of the target to the equipment operator and AMG equipment. A robotic total station unit can provide positioning for AMG if site conditions do not allow GNSS receivers to be used and must also be used where a higher accuracy is required than the GNSS provides, such as structural section elements.

5-1.25C Electronic Files

Electronic design files include:

1. Digital terrain model as a TIN surface in DWG format

2. Digital design model representing the finished grade surface as a TIN surface in DWG format

3. Digital datum model representing any roadway prism structural section datum surfaces as a TIN surface in DWG format

4. Design features including the design alignments, profiles, superelevations, catch lines, hinge lines, grade changes, edge of pavement, edge of traveled way, and other elements used to facilitate project design, provided in DWG format

The Department makes electronic design files available as supplemental project information. This information is part of the bid package provided to the Bidders.

You must create the digital construction models (DCM) for use with your AMG system.

Convert the electronic design files to a format compatible with your AMG system.

Digital design model information may not exist for certain project features. The Department places stakes under these circumstances.

The Department provides you with updated electronic data whenever the Engineer determines a plan change materially affects the finished grade. For minor grade changes, the Department may place stakes and marks at the discretion of the Engineer.

5-1.25D Quality Control Plan

Submit an AMG QC plan at least 15 days before starting work requiring AMG. The plan must include the following information:

1. Contract number.

2. Names, professional license numbers, and contact information of each QC Manager in responsible charge of AMG and GNSS site calibration. At least one QC Manager must be licensed to perform land surveying in the State.

3. Limits of the area for which the AMG will be used.

4. Scope of work when AMG is to be used for any of the following work categories:

4.1. Earthwork

4.2. Rough grading

4.3. Subgrade

4.4. Subbase

4.5. Base

4.6. Trench excavation

4.7. Clearing and grubbing

4.8. Curb and gutter

4.9. Cold planing or milling existing pavement

4.10. Paving

4.11. Intelligent compaction

4.12. Concrete barrier

4.13. Finishing roadway

5. Project control plan sheet detailing control points covering the job site, including control points used in the GNSS site calibration.

6. List of GNSS equipment, including:

6.1. Type

6.2. Manufacturer

6.3. Model

6.4. Software version

7. Description of GNSS site calibration or robotic total station quality control validation methods, including:

7.1. List of equipment used for any GNSS site calibration

7.2. GNSS site calibration procedures

7.3. Estimated dates of any GNSS site calibration

7.4. Format of the report of the results of any GNSS site calibration and QC validation measurements, including:

7.4.1. Dates performed

7.4.2. Names of survey control points used in the GNSS site calibration

7.4.3. Difference between the survey control point coordinates and the GNSS site calibration results

7.4.4. GNSS equipment manufacturer and model

7.4.5. Accuracy statement of the GNSS site calibration or QC validation measurements

7.4.6. Name, stamp, and signature of the person in responsible charge of performing the calibration

7.5. Estimated timeframe to submit the results and reports of any GNSS site calibration

7.6. Complete GNSS site calibration report produced by your software

8. List of AMG onboard computer equipment, including:

8.1. Type

8.2. Manufacturer

8.3. Software version

8.4. List of AMG-controlled heavy equipment and what scope of work in which it will be used, including:

8.4.1. Type, e.g., loader or grader

8.4.2. Manufacturer

8.4.3 Model

9. Procedures for AMG-controlled equipment calibration, including:

9.1. Description of equipment calibration procedures

9.2. Frequency of calibration

9.3. Format for recording calibration information

10. Electronic data file control, including:

10.1. Name and contact information of the person responsible for the electronic files

10.2. DCM file-naming convention

10.3. Description of the process that will be used to upload the DCM to the AMG equipment

10.4. Description of the process that will be used whenever updated DCM files are required to be uploaded to the AMG equipment

11. Digital construction models in LandXML format prior to use.

Do not begin work requiring AMG until your plan is authorized.

If QC procedures or personnel change, submit a QC plan supplement describing the change.

5-1.25E Quality Control Personnel

During AMG activities, provide personnel responsible for the following:

1. GNSS site calibration and upload to all positioning equipment

2. Maintenance of GNSS and AMG equipment

3. Documentation of the calibration and maintenance of GNSS equipment

4. Calibration and documentation of AMG equipment following manufacturers guidelines

5. Daily setup and takedown of GNSS and robotic total station components

5-1.25F Just-in-Time Training

Provide at least 8 hours of JIT training on the GNSS rover for up to 3 Department employees. Provide training materials and equipment upon request of the Engineer.

The JIT training must cover the following topics:

1. Background information for the positioning systems to be used

2. Setup and calibration checks for:

2.1. GNSS base station

2.2. GNSS rovers

2.3. Machinery

3. Operation of the positioning equipment, including:

3.1. Setup data collection

3.2. Settings for alignments and profiles

3.3. Onboard display options

4. Demonstration of grade checking using the appropriate positioning equipment

The training is change order work.

5-1.25G Construction

5-1.25G(1) General

If you find a discrepancy in any survey control point, survey stake, or in the electronic data provided, immediately submit an RFI detailing the points and location in question.

5-1.25G(2) Global Navigation Satellite System Site Calibration

Under the responsible charge of a person licensed to practice land surveying in the State, perform a GNSS site calibration to the survey control points that define the project survey datum.

Check each calibration point for accuracy. Submit the GNSS site calibration results within 3 business days of the calibration work. Allow 14 days for the review of the results.

5-1.25G(3) Global Navigation Satellite System Quality Control Validation Methods

Before starting work requiring AMG, conduct daily QC validation for the proper setup of the GNSS or robotic total station equipment. Ensure the GNSS or robotic total station equipment achieves accuracies within:

1. 0.10 foot in both horizontal and vertical directions for rough grading

2. 0.05 foot in horizontal directions and 0.02 foot in vertical directions for final grades

Before starting work, conduct daily QC validation of the AMG equipment and positioning systems.

Submit QC validation results at the end of the project and when requested by the Engineer.

Replace section 5-1.26 with:

5-1.26 GRADE QUALITY CONTROL

Use a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) rover, robotic total station equipment, or a level to check the grades at the frequencies shown in the following table:

Grade Checking Requirements

Type of work Area or distance represented by the grade checking Frequency

(number of grade points) Earthwork for cut and fill slopes ≤15 feet 200 feet 2 Earthwork for cut and fill slopes ˃15 feet 1,000 sq yd 1 Rough grading 1,000 sq yd 1 Trenching 100 feet 6 Subgrade 1 mi 30 Subbase layer 1 mi 50 Base layer 1 mi 100 Curb and gutter 100 feet 6 Concrete barrier 100 feet 5 Finishing roadway 1,000 sq yd 2

Increase the frequency of grade checking of a roadway:

1. Wherever its curve radius is 500 feet or less

2. In areas of a superelevation transition

3. At intersections

Notify the Engineer when an area is ready for line and grade inspection. Submit the grade checking results on a Grade Checking Report form as an informational submittal.

Add between the 2nd and 3rd paragraphs of section 5-1.36C(3):

The utility owner will relocate a utility shown in the following table before the corresponding date shown:

Utility Relocation and Date of the Relocation Utility Location Date

AT&T Washington Rd (PM 2.02), PM 6.04, and PM 10.25/10.62

June 1, 2026

Add to section 5-1.36E:

If a Tree Root Protection Zone is shown, comply with section 20-10.04.

Prune roots under section 20-10.04.

Add between the 6th and 7th paragraph of section 5-1.43E(1)(a):

DRA and DRB meetings may be held either virtually or on-site at the job location upon mutual agreement by the Contractor, the Department, and the DRA or DRB.

DRA and DRB meetings include:

1. Initial project meeting

2. Progress meetings

3. Dispute meetings

On-site meetings are held at a physical location and include on-site time, travel time, transportation, lodging, and incidentals for each day or portion thereof.

Virtual meeting includes virtual meeting time, equipment, and incidentals for each hour or portion thereof, either all or part of the DRA and DRB members, with the following requirements:

1. Obtain authorization for virtual meeting 14 days before the meeting

2. Use of Webex, Zoom or MS…