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This is a Notice to Bidders and Special Provisions document issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 10 for construction work in Merced County. The project involves curb ramp installation, continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP), jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP), hot mix asphalt (HMA), electrical systems, erosion control, and planting work on State Routes 140 and 165 near Stevinson. The work spans Route 140 from 0.3 miles east of Rosa Road to 0.2 miles west of Nelander Road and Route 165 from 0.5 miles north of 6th Avenue to 0.3 miles south of 4th Avenue. Contract No. 10-1H0204 is identified as a federal-aid project (ST-X047(016)) with an estimated cost of $8,300,000. Bids open on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via the Bid Express website. The contractor must possess either a Class A license or a combination of Class C licenses (C-12, C-8, C-10) constituting a majority of the work. Completion of work excluding plant establishment is required within 260 working days, with plant establishment work completed within 250 working days, for a total project duration of 510 working days. The project includes 119 bid items ranging from mobilization and traffic control to pavement work, drainage infrastructure, signage, and electrical systems.

Prevailing wage requirements apply, with rates determined by the California Director of Industrial Relations and supplemented by federal minimum wage rates from the U.S. Secretary of Labor, whichever is higher. Bidders must submit security equal to at least 10 percent of their bid. The contract includes provisions for dispute resolution advisor (DRA) and dispute resolution board (DRB) services with specified hourly rates ($250/hour for off-site tasks, $2,500 per day for on-site meetings). Environmental product declarations are required for hot mix asphalt and concrete materials from plants providing specified minimum quantities. Buy America requirements apply to iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials, with a De Minimis Costs waiver available for non-compliant materials not exceeding the lesser of $1,000,000 or 5 percent of total applicable project costs. The project involves seven trainees or apprentices under the federal training program. Caltrans has identified a coincident contract (10-0Y1304) in the Gustine and Merced areas requiring coordination of lane closures and traffic handling. Lane closure restrictions apply during designated holidays and special days with specific requirements for conventional highway lane configurations shown in provided charts.

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Bids open Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Dated September 28, 2026

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

AND

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

FOR CONSTRUCTION ON STATE HIGHWAY IN MERCED COUNTY AT

STEVINSON ON ROUTE 140 FROM 0.3 MILE EAST OF ROSA ROAD TO 0.2

MILE WEST OF NELANDER ROAD AND ON ROUTE 165 FROM 0.5 MILE

NORTH OF 6TH AVENUE TO 0.3 MILE SOUTH OF 4TH AVENUE

In District 10 On Route 140, 165

Under

Bid book dated September 28, 2026 Standard Specifications dated 2025

Project plans approved January 26, 2026 Standard Plans dated 2025

Identified by

Contract No. 10-1H0204

10-Mer-140, 165-16.0/16.3, 26.8/27.0

Project ID 1017000175

Federal-Aid Project

ST-X047(016)

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.

The contract award period has been extended for this project. See section 3-1.04.

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

America/Build America for manufactured products.

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

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.

Contract No. 10-1H0204 i ii

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

12 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

13 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

14 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

15 EXISTING FACILITIES

DIVISION III EARTHWORK AND LANDSCAPE

17 GENERAL

20 LANDSCAPE

21 EROSION CONTROL

DIVISION V SURFACINGS AND PAVEMENTS

36 GENERAL

39 ASPHALT CONCRETE

40 CONCRETE PAVEMENT

41 EXISTING CONCRETE PAVEMENT

DIVISION VI STRUCTURES

49 PILING

55 STEEL STRUCTURES

DIVISION VII DRAINAGE FACILITIES

61 GENERAL

62 STORMWATER TREATMENT

DIVISION VIII MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION

73 CONCRETE CURBS AND SIDEWALKS

80 FENCES

DIVISION IX TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

82 SIGNS AND MARKERS

iii

84 MARKINGS

DIVISION X ELECTRICAL WORK

86 GENERAL

87 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

iv

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

A20D Pavement Markers and Traffic Lines - Typical Details

A20E Traffic Lines - Typical Details for Contrast Striping

A24A Pavement Markings - Arrows

A24D Pavement Markings - Words

A24F Pavement Markings - Crosswalks

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

A24H Pavement Markings - Arrows

A62A Excavation and Backfill - Miscellaneous Details

A62D Excavation and Backfill - Concrete Pipe Culverts

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

A73A Object Markers

A73B Markers

A73C Delineators, Channelizers and Barricades

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

A87A Curbs and Driveways

A87B Hot Mix Asphalt Dikes

RSP A88A Curb Ramp Details

A88B Curb Ramp and Island Passageway Details v

P1 Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement - New Construction

P3A Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement - Lane and Shoulder Addition or Replacement

P4 Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement

P7 Dowel Bar Retrofit

P10 Concrete Pavement - Dowel Bar Details

P15 Concrete Pavement - Tie Bar Details

P18 Concrete Pavement - Lane Schematics and Isolation Joint Detail

P20 Joint Seals

P30 Concrete Pavement - End Panel Pavement Transitions

P32 Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement - Expansion Terminal Joint System

P33 Concrete Pavement - Lane Drop Paving Details No. 1

P34 Concrete Pavement - Lane Drop Paving Details No. 2

P46 Concrete Pavement - Drainage Inlet Details No. 2

P70 Hot Mix Asphalt Paving (Longitudinal Tapered Notched Wedge Joint)

P74 Pavement Edge Treatments

P75 Pavement Edge Treatments - Overlays

P76 Pavement Edge Treatments - New Construction

D71 Drainage Inlet Markers

D72A CIP Drainage Inlets - Types OS, OL and GOL

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

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

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

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

D75B Concrete Pipe Inlets

D79 Precast Reinforced Concrete Pipe - Direct Design Method

D88 Construction Loads on Culverts

D88A Strut Details for Structural Steel Pipes, Arches and Vehicular Undercrossing

D94B Concrete Flared End Sections

D97H Reinforced Concrete Pipe or Non-Reinforced Concrete Pipe - Standard and Positive Joints

H1 Landscape and Erosion Control Symbols

H2 Landscape Details

RSP H8 Landscape Details

T1A Temporary Crash Cushion - Sand Filled (Unidirectional)

T1A1 Temporary Crash Cushion - Sand Filled (Unidirectional) vi

T1B Temporary Crash Cushion - Sand Filled (Bidirectional)

T2 Temporary Crash Cushion - Sand Filled (Shoulder Installations)

RSP T3A Temporary Railing (Type K)

T3B Temporary Railing (Type K)

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)

T4B Temporary Traffic Screen (Cal F-23)

T9 Traffic Control System Tables for Lane and Ramp Closures

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

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

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)

T60 Temporary Water Pollution Control Details (Temporary Reinforced Silt Fence)

T62 Temporary Water Pollution Control Details (Temporary Drainage Inlet Protection)

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-2A Electrical Systems (Service Equipment)

ES-2F Electrical Systems (Service Equipment Enclosure and Typical Wiring Diagram, Type III - C Series)

ES-3C Electrical Systems (Controller Cabinet Foundation and Pad Details)

ES-4A Electrical Systems (Signal Head Mounting) vii

ES-4C Electrical Systems (Signal Heads and Mountings)

ES-4D Electrical Systems (Signal Head Mounting)

ES-5A Electrical Systems (Loop Detectors)

ES-5B Electrical Systems (Detectors)

ES-5D Electrical Systems (Curb and Shoulder Termination, Trench, and Handhole Details)

ES-6A Electrical Systems (Lighting Standard, Types 15 and 21)

ES-6B Electrical Systems (Electrolier Anchorage and Grouting for Type 15 and Type 21, Barrier Rail Mounted)

ES-6F Electrical Systems (Lighting Standard, Slip Base Plate)

ES-7J Electrical Systems (Flashing Beacon on a Type 1, Type 15-FBS, and Type 40 Standard)

ES-7M Electrical Systems (Signal and Lighting Standard, Details No. 1)

ES-7N Electrical Systems (Signal and Lighting Standard, Details No. 2)

RSP ES-7O Electrical Systems (Signal and Lighting Standard, Details No. 3)

ES-8B Electrical Systems (Traffic Pull Box)

ES-11 Electrical Systems (Foundation Installations)

ES-13A Electrical Systems (Splice Insulation Methods Details)

ES-13B Electrical Systems (Kinking and Banding Detail)

ES-14B Electrical Systems (EMS and FBE Wiring Diagrams)

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 17, 2026

Dated September 28, 2026

General work description: Curb ramp, CRCP, JPCP, HMA, electrical, erosion control, and planting.

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

STATE HIGHWAY IN MERCED COUNTY AT STEVINSON ON ROUTE 140 FROM 0.3 MILE EAST OF

ROSA ROAD TO 0.2 MILE WEST OF NELANDER ROAD AND ON ROUTE 165 FROM 0.5 MILE

NORTH OF 6TH AVENUE TO 0.3 MILE SOUTH OF 4TH AVENUE.

District-County-Route-Post Mile: 10-Mer-140, 165-16.0/16.3, 26.8/27.0

Contract No. 10-1H0204

The Contractor must have either a Class A license or any combination of the following Class C licenses which constitutes a majority of the work: C-12, C-8, C-10.

Federal-aid project no.:

ST-X047(016)

For the Federal training program, the number of trainees or apprentices is 7.

Bids must be on a unit price basis.

Complete the work, excluding plant establishment work, within 260 working days.

Complete the work, including plant establishment work, within 510 working days.

Complete the plant establishment work within 250 working days.

The estimated cost of the project is $8,300,000.

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 260

0004 090200 DISPUTE RESOLUTION ADVISOR ON-SITE

MEETING

EA 4

0005 090207 HOURLY OFF-SITE DISPUTE-RESOLUTION-

ADVISOR-RELATED TASKS

HR 10

0006 100100 DEVELOP WATER SUPPLY LS LUMP SUM

0007 120090 CONSTRUCTION AREA SIGNS LS LUMP SUM

0008 120100 TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM LS LUMP SUM

0009 120103 STATIONARY IMPACT ATTENUATOR VEHICLE DAY 53

0010 120151 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC STRIPE (TAPE) LF 8,650

0011 120152 TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKING (TAPE) SQFT 530

0012 120159 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC STRIPE (PAINT) LF 17,900

0013 120165 CHANNELIZER (SURFACE MOUNTED) EA 620

0014 017772 PORTABLE LIGHTING SYSTEMS (LS) LS LUMP SUM

0015 120300 TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKER EA 490

0016 120320 TEMPORARY BARRIER SYSTEM LF 5,140

0017 128652 PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN (LS) LS LUMP SUM

0018 129100 TEMPORARY CRASH CUSHION MODULE EA 42

0019 129108 TEMPORARY CRASH CUSHION TL-3 EA 4

0020 129152 TEMPORARY RADAR SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN

SYSTEM

EA 4

Item No.

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure Estimated Quantity

0021 130100 JOB SITE MANAGEMENT LS LUMP SUM

0022 130301 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN LS LUMP SUM

0023 130312 PRE-STORM EVENT INSPECTION REPORT EA 20

0024 130323 DURING-AND POST-STORM EVENT INSPECTION

REPORT

DAY 20

0025 130331 STORMWATER ANNUAL REPORT EA 1

0026 130500 TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL BLANKET SQYD 1,490

0027 130520 TEMPORARY HYDRAULIC MULCH SQYD 1,750

0028 130620 TEMPORARY DRAINAGE INLET PROTECTION EA 13

0029 130640 TEMPORARY FIBER ROLL LF 3,810

0030 130670 TEMPORARY REINFORCED SILT FENCE LF 1,560

0031 130710 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE EA 1

0032 130730 STREET SWEEPING LS LUMP SUM

0033 130900 TEMPORARY CONCRETE WASHOUT LS LUMP SUM

0034 141120 TREATED WOOD WASTE LB 380

0035 153123 REMOVE CONCRETE (SQYD) SQYD 870

0036 170103 CLEARING AND GRUBBING (LS) LS LUMP SUM

0037 190101 ROADWAY EXCAVATION CY 4,580

0038 200114 ROCK BLANKET SQFT 9,090

0039 202038 PACKET FERTILIZER EA 130

0040 204035 PLANT (GROUP A) EA 120

Item No.

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure Estimated Quantity

0041 204036 PLANT (GROUP B) EA 1

0042 204099 PLANT ESTABLISHMENT WORK LS LUMP SUM

0043 205033 GRAVEL MULCH SQFT 1,440

0044 205035 WOOD MULCH CY 7

0045 206300 TEMPORARY IRRIGATION SYSTEM LS LUMP SUM

0046 208598 (F) - 2" PLASTIC PIPE (SCHEDULE 40) (SUPPLY

LINE)

LF 73

0047 208738 8" CORRUGATED HIGH DENSITY

POLYETHYLENE PIPE CONDUIT

LF 73

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

0049 210110 IMPORTED TOPSOIL (CY) CY 52

0050 210252 BONDED FIBER MATRIX (SQFT) SQFT 13,100

0051 210300 HYDROMULCH SQFT 86,800

0052 210430 HYDROSEED SQFT 99,800

0053 210610 COMPOST (CY) CY 620

0054 210630 INCORPORATE MATERIALS SQFT 99,800

0055 260203 CLASS 2 AGGREGATE BASE (CY) CY 1,900

0056 390100 PRIME COAT TON 18

0057 390132 HOT MIX ASPHALT (TYPE A) TON 2,310

0058 394076 PLACE HOT MIX ASPHALT DIKE (TYPE E) LF 50

0059 397005 TACK COAT TON 23

0060 398001 REMOVE ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT

(SQFT)

SQFT 280

Item No.

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure Estimated Quantity

0061 398200 COLD PLANE ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT SQYD 5,430

0062 018279 CONTINUOUSLY REINFORCED CONCRETE

PAVEMENT (TEXTURED AND COLORED)

CY 240

0063 401050 JOINTED PLAIN CONCRETE PAVEMENT CY 970

0064 420201 GRIND EXISTING CONCRETE PAVEMENT SQYD 65

0065 510094 (F) - STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, DRAINAGE

INLET

CY 28

0066 600001 PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN LS LUMP SUM

0067 610300 (F) - CONCRETE BACKFILL (PIPE TRENCH) CY 19

0068 018451 INFILTRATION BASIN CY 1,400

0069 650014 18" REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE LF 510

0070 705204 18" CONCRETE FLARED END SECTION EA 6

0071 723080 ROCK SLOPE PROTECTION (60 LB, CLASS II,

METHOD B) (CY)

CY 19

0072 729011 ROCK SLOPE PROTECTION FABRIC (CLASS 8) SQYD 33

0073 730020 MINOR CONCRETE (CURB) (CY) CY 76

0074 730070 DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE SQFT 480

0075 731504 MINOR CONCRETE (CURB AND GUTTER) CY 96

0076 731516 MINOR CONCRETE (DRIVEWAY) CY 17

0077 731521 MINOR CONCRETE (SIDEWALK) CY 150

0078 731540 MINOR CONCRETE (ROCK SALT TEXTURED

CONCRETE)

SQFT 4,820

0079 731623 MINOR CONCRETE (CURB RAMP) CY 40

0080 733000 PRE/POST CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS EA 12

Item No.

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure Estimated Quantity

0081 750001 (F) - MISCELLANEOUS IRON AND STEEL LB 3,912

0082 782200 OBLITERATE SURFACING SQYD 360

0083 800001 FENCE (TYPE BW, METAL POST) LF 600

0084 800002 FENCE (TYPE BW, WOOD POST) LF 980

0085 801364 16' METAL GATE EA 3

0086 803020 REMOVE FENCE LF 1,820

0087 803060 REMOVE GATE EA 2

0088 810120 REMOVE PAVEMENT MARKER EA 550

0089 810230 PAVEMENT MARKER (RETROREFLECTIVE) EA 240

0090 820112 MARKER (CULVERT) EA 6

0091 820113 TREATMENT BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE

MARKER

EA 6

0092 820131 OBJECT MARKER (TYPE K) EA 8

0093 820134 OBJECT MARKER (TYPE P) EA 7

0094 820220 REMOVE MARKER EA 1

0095 820250 REMOVE ROADSIDE SIGN EA 15

0096 820300 REMOVE ROADSIDE SIGN (STRAP AND SADDLE

BRACKET METHOD)

EA 4

0097 820610 RELOCATE ROADSIDE SIGN EA 1

0098 820720 FURNISH LAMINATED PANEL SIGN (1"-TYPE B) SQFT 630

0099 820750 FURNISH SINGLE SHEET ALUMINUM SIGN

(0.063"-UNFRAMED)

SQFT 360

0100 820760 FURNISH SINGLE SHEET ALUMINUM SIGN

(0.080"-UNFRAMED)

SQFT 110

Item No.

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure Estimated Quantity

0101 820780 FURNISH SINGLE SHEET ALUMINUM SIGN

(0.063"-FRAMED)

SQFT 9

0102 820840 ROADSIDE SIGN - ONE POST EA 28

0103 820850 ROADSIDE SIGN - TWO POST EA 12

0104 820860 INSTALL SIGN (STRAP AND SADDLE BRACKET

METHOD)

EA 21

0105 840516 THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING

(ENHANCED WET NIGHT VISIBILITY)

SQFT 1,320

0106 018455 6" THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE

(ENHANCED WET NIGHT VISIBILITY)

(WARRANTY) (BROKEN 8-4)

LF 930

0107 017463 6" THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE

(ENHANCED WET NIGHT VISIBILITY)

(WARRANTY)

LF 10,700

0108 846030 REMOVE THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE LF 30,400

0109 846035 REMOVE THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT

MARKING

SQFT 1,100

0110 018452 8" TRAFFIC STRIPE TAPE WITH CONTRAST

(WARRANTY) (BROKEN 4-2)

LF 190

0111 847198 CONTRAST STRIPE THERMOPLASTIC LF 5,530

0112 847219 6" TRAFFIC STRIPE TAPE WITH CONTRAST

(WARRANTY) (BROKEN 18-12)

LF 180

0113 847224 8" TRAFFIC STRIPE TAPE WITH CONTRAST

(WARRANTY)

LF 130

0114 870200 LIGHTING SYSTEM LS LUMP SUM

0115 870600 TRAFFIC MONITORING STATION SYSTEM LS LUMP SUM

0116 870700 FLASHING BEACON SYSTEM LS LUMP SUM

0117 037568 RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON

SYSTEMS

LS LUMP SUM

0118 872141 REMOVING LIGHTING SYSTEMS LS LUMP SUM

0119 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

090200 DISPUTE RESOLUTION ADVISOR ON-SITE MEETING 5

090207 HOURLY OFF-SITE DISPUTE-RESOLUTION-ADVISOR-RELATED

TASKS

017772 PORTABLE LIGHTING SYSTEMS (LS) 12

018279

CONTINUOUSLY REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT (TEXTURED

AND COLORED) 40

037568 RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON SYSTEMS 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. Department Furnished Materials and Expenses

(DFME) items subject to Buy America Available as specified in the Standard Specifications

1. Cross section in 2D pdf format

2. Cross section in 2D dgn format

3. Original ground data in 3D dgn format

4. Alignment data in LandXML format

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 10-0Y1304 Mer-140-2.3/49 In and near the cities of Gustine and Merced from outside Canal Bridge to west of Mariposa County line

Replace Bridge Approach

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.

Add to the end of section 5-1.32:

Personal vehicles of your employees must not be parked on the traveled way or shoulders, including sections closed to traffic.

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

PG&E Northernly leg of intersection along route 140

06/10/2026

AT&T Northern leg of intersection TBD Merquin Water Southerly leg of intersection and

Easterly leg of intersection End of October, 2026

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 Teams virtual platforms

Obtain authorization for DRA or DRB members before spending any time on DRA- or DRB- related tasks.

Hourly off-site DRA and DRB related tasks include reviewing the plans, specifications, evaluating positions, preparing recommendations, completing forms, or performing any other off-site DRA- or DRB-related tasks.

Replace section 5-1.43E(1)(i) with:

5-1.43E(1)(i) Payment

Pay the DRA or each DRB member for meeting participation as follows:

1. $250 per hour for agreed hourly off-site DRA- or DRB-related tasks

2. For attending a virtual off-site meeting with a limit of $1,000 per meeting at hourly off-site DRA-or

DRB-related tasks rate

3. $2,500 per day for each on-site meeting

Department does not pay for (1) DRA- or DRB-work performed after Contract acceptance or (2) cost of preparing for or attending ADR meetings.

The Department pays:

1. $250 per hour for agreed off-site DRA- or DRB-related tasks

2. For each DRA or DRB member attending a virtual off-site meeting with a limit of $1,000 per meeting at hourly off-site DRA-or DRB-related tasks rate

3. $2,500 per DRA on-site meeting

4. Up to $7,500 per DRB on-site meeting

Payment is full compensation for each meeting and off-site DRA- or DRB-related tasks.

The Department does not adjust the unit price for an increase or decrease in the quantity of:

1. DRA on site meeting

2. DRB on site meeting

3. Hourly off-site DRA- or DRB-related task

Within 60 days of receipt of Department's payment, submit copies of associated invoices and supporting documents in the form of a canceled check or bank statement for DRA- or DRB-payment verification.

6 CONTROL OF MATERIALS

Add to end of section 6-1.01:

If you fail to submit the form for materials subject to Buy America, the Department may

1. Withhold from the next progress payment

2. Reject your request for a De Minimis Costs waiver for non-compliant construction materials or manufactured products

Add to the beginning of section 6-1.02:

The Department furnishes you with:

1. Loop detector sensor units

2. Model 2070LX controller units

Replace section 6-1.03B with:

6-1.03B Submittals

6-1.03B(1) General

Not Used

6-1.03B(2) Work Plan

For local material, such as rock, gravel, earth, structure backfill, pervious backfill, imported borrow, and culvert bedding, obtained from a (1) noncommercial source, or (2) source not regulated under California jurisdiction, submit a local material plan for each material at least 60 days before placing the material. The local material plan must include:

1. Certification signed by you and an engineer who is registered as a civil engineer in the State or a professional geologist licensed as a professional geologist by the State stating:

I am aware local material from a noncommercial source or a source not regulated under CA jurisdiction must be sampled and analyzed for pH and lead and may require sampling and analysis under section 6-1.03B(3) for other constituents of concern based on the land use history. I am aware that local material sources must not contain ADL at concentrations greater than 80 mg/kg total lead or equal to or greater than 5 mg/L soluble lead as determined by the Waste Extraction Test (WET) Procedures, 22 CA Code of Regs § 66261.24(a)(2) App II. I am aware that a maximum quantity of material may be excavated at the site based on the minimum number of samples taken before excavating at the site under section 6-1.03B(3).

2. Land use history of the local material location and surrounding property

3. Sampling protocol

4. Number of samples per volume of local material

5. QA and QC requirements and procedures

6. Qualifications of sampling personnel

7. Stockpile history

8. Name and address of the analytical laboratory that will perform the chemical analyses

9. Analyses that will be performed for lead and pH

10. Other analyses that will be performed for possible hazardous constituents based on:

10.1. Source property history

10.2. Land use adjacent to source property

10.3. Constituents of concern in the ground water basin where the job site is located

The plan must be sealed and signed by an engineer who is registered as a civil engineer in the State or a professional geologist licensed as a professional geologist by the State.

If the plan requires revisions, the Engineer provides comments. Submit a revised plan within 7 days of receiving comments. Allow 7 days for the review.

6-1.03B(3) Analytical Test Results

At least 15 days before placing local material, submit analytical test results for each local material obtained from a noncommercial source or a source not regulated under CA jurisdiction. The analytical test results must include:

1. Certification signed by an engineer who is registered as a civil engineer in the State or a professional geologist licensed as a professional geologist by the State stating:

The analytical testing described in the local material plan has been performed. I performed a statistical analysis of the test results using the US EPA's ProUCL software with the applicable 95 percent upper confidence limit. I certify that the material from the local material source is suitable for unrestricted use at the job site, it has a pH above 5.0, does not contain soluble lead in concentrations equal to or greater than 5mg/l as determined by the Waste Extraction Test (WET) Procedures, 22 CA Code of Regs § 66261.24(a)(2) App II, does not contain lead in concentrations above 80 mg/kg total lead, is free from all other contaminants identified in the local material plan, and will comply with the job site's basin plan and water quality objectives of the RWQCB.

2. Chain of custody of samples

3. Analytical results no older than 1 year

4. Statistical analysis of the data using US EPA’s ProUCL software with a 95 percent upper confidence limit

5. Comparison of sample results to hazardous waste concentration thresholds and the RWQCB's basin plan requirements and water quality objectives for the job site location

6-1.03B(4) Sample and Analysis

Sample and analyze local material from a (1) noncommercial source or (2) a source not regulated under CA jurisdiction:

1. Before bringing the local material to the job site

2. As described in the local material plan

3. Under US EPA Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods (SW-846)

The sample collection must be designed to generate a data set representative of the entire volume of proposed local material.

Before excavating at the (1) noncommercial material source or (2) a source not regulated under CA jurisdiction, collect the minimum number of samples and perform the minimum number of analytical tests for the corresponding maximum volume of local material as shown in the following table:

Minimum Number of Samples and Analytical Tests for Local Material

Maximum volume of imported borrow (cu yd)

Minimum number of samples and analytical tests

< 5,000 8

5,000–10,000 12 for the first 5,000 cu yd plus 1 for each additional 1,000 cu yd or portion thereof

10,000–20,000 17 for the first 10,000 cu yd plus 1 for each additional 2,500 cu yd or portion thereof

20,000-40,000 21 for the first 20,000 cu yd plus 1 for each additional 5,000 cu yd or portion thereof

40,000–80,000 25 for the first 40,000 cu yd plus 1 for each additional 10,000 cu yd or portion thereof

> 80,000 29 for the first 80,000 cu yd plus 1 for each additional 20,000 cu yd or portion thereof

Do not collect composite samples or mix individual samples to form a composite sample.

Analyze the samples using the US EPA's ProUCL software with a 95 percent upper confidence limit. All chemical analysis must be performed by a laboratory certified by the SWRCB's Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP).

The analytical test results must demonstrate that the local material:

1. Is not a hazardous waste

2. Has a pH above 5.0

3. Has an average total lead concentration, based upon the 95 percent upper confidence limit, at or below 80 mg/kg

4. Is free of possible contaminants identified in the local material plan

5. Complies with the RWQCB's basin plan for the job site location 6 Complies with the RWQCB's water quality objectives for the job site location

6-1.03C Local Material Management

Do not place local material until authorized.

If the Engineer determines the appearance, odor, or texture of any delivered local material suggests possible contamination, sample and analyze the material. The sampling and analysis is change order work unless (1) hazardous waste is discovered or (2) the analytical test results indicate the material does not comply with section 6-1.03B(3).

Dispose of noncompliant local material at an appropriately permitted CA Class I, CA Class II or CA Class III facility. You are the generator of noncompliant local materials.

Replace section 6-1.04 with:

6-1.04 BUY AMERICA

6-1.04A General

Buy America requirements do not apply to the following:

1. Tools and construction equipment used in performing the work.

2. Temporary work that is not incorporated into the finished project.

An article, material, or supply to be permanently incorporated in the project should only be classified into one of the following categories:

1. Iron or steel products

2. Manufactured products

3. Construction materials

4. Excluded materials

Excluded materials means cement and cementitious materials; aggregates such as stone, sand, or gravel; or aggregate binding agents or additives.

6-1.04B Crumb Rubber (Pub Res Code § 42703(d))

Furnish crumb rubber with a certificate of compliance. Crumb rubber must be:

1. Produced in the United States

2. Derived from waste tires taken from vehicles owned and operated in the United States

6-1.04C Iron or Steel Products

Iron or steel products must be melted and manufactured in the United States except:

1. Foreign pig iron and processed, pelletized, and reduced iron ore may be used in the domestic production of the steel and iron materials

2. If the total combined cost of the materials produced outside the United States does not exceed the greater of 0.1 percent of the total bid or $2,500, the material may be used if authorized

Furnish iron or steel products to be incorporated into the work with certificates of compliance and certified mill test reports. Mill test reports must indicate where the steel and iron were melted and manufactured.

All melting and manufacturing processes for these materials, including an application of a coating, must occur in the United States. Coating includes all processes that protect or enhance the value of the material to which the coating is applied.

6-1.04D Manufactured Products

Manufactured products mean articles, materials, or supplies that have been:

1. Processed into a specific form and shape; or

2. Combined with other articles, materials, or supplies to create a product with different properties than the individual articles, materials, or supplies

Per 23 CFR 635.410, these products must be manufactured in the United States.

Manufacturer, in the case of manufactured products, means the entity that performs the final manufacturing process by bringing individual elements together that produces a manufactured product.

If an item is classified as an iron or steel product, a construction material, or an excluded material under the definitions set forth under this Buy America section, then it is not a manufactured product. However, an article, material, or supply classified as a manufactured product under this Buy America section may include components that are construction materials, iron or steel products, or excluded materials.

Iron or steel used in precast concrete manufactured products or enclosures for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) must meet the requirements of section 6-1.04C regardless of the amount used.

Iron or steel used in other manufactured products must meet the requirements of section 6-1.04C if the cost of steel and iron components is 50 percent or more of the total cost of the manufactured product.

Furnish manufactured products to be incorporated into the work with certificates of compliance with each project delivery. The manufacturer's certificate of compliance must identify where the manufacturing occurred and attest specifically to compliance with the 23 CFR 635.410 standard.

6-1.04E Construction Materials

The following construction materials must be produced in the United States under standards in 2 CFR 184.6:

1. Non-ferrous metals

2. Plastic and polymer-based products such as:

2.1. Polyvinylchloride

2.2. Composite building materials

3. Glass

4. Fiber optic cable including drop cable

5. Optical fiber

6. Lumber

7. Engineered wood

8. Drywall

All manufacturing processes for these materials as defined in 2 CFR 184.6 must occur in the United States.

Furnish construction materials to be incorporated into the work with certificates of compliance with each project delivery. Manufacturer’s certificate of compliance must identify where the construction material was manufactured and attest specifically to compliance with the 2 CFR 184.6 standard.

Minor additions of articles, materials, supplies, or binding agents to these construction materials do not change the categorization of the construction material.

6-1.04F Buy America Waiver for the De Minimis Costs for Manufactured Products and Construction Materials

A De Minimis Costs waiver can waive the application of FHWA's Buy America requirements for manufactured products and construction materials under a single project when the total cost of non-compliant manufactured products and construction materials is no more than the lesser of $1,000,000 or 5 percent of the total applicable costs for the project.

The percentage threshold is calculated based on the following formula:

X = NC / TA

where:

X = percent threshold NC = total cost of non-compliant construction materials and manufactured products TA = total applicable project costs (steel, iron, construction materials and manufactured products;

does not include excluded materials)

This threshold is based on the actual cost of the steel, iron, construction materials, and manufactured products, not the anticipated cost of those materials. The contractor must account for compliant and non-compliant Department-Furnished Materials for the project in the De Minimis Costs Waiver Worksheet calculation if provided by the Department as supplemental project information.

See further instructions for the De Minimis Costs waiver request in the Notice of Materials to be Used form.

Add to section 6-1:

6-1.08 ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS FOR HOT MIX ASPHALT AND CONCRETE

Section 6-1.08 includes specifications for environmental product declarations for hot mix asphalt and concrete materials and products.

See section 6-1.06B for definitions.

For projects with bid opening dates after February 1, 2025, with a total bid over $1 million and 175 or more original working days, materials or products specified in the following table require facility-specific, product stage, environmental product declarations as informational submittals:

Material or product Material specifications

Hot mix asphalta Section 39-2, "Hot Mix Asphalt" Excludes RHMA, OGFC, and BWC materials.

Concreteb Section 28-2, "Lean Concrete Bases," Section 28-3, "Rapid Strength Concrete Base," Section 28-4, "Lean Concrete Base Rapid Setting," Section 28-5, "Concrete Base," Section 40, "Concrete Pavement," Section 47-5, "Type 6 Retaining Walls," Section 49-3, "Cast-In-Place Concrete Piling," Section 49-4, "Steel Soldier Piling," Section 51, "Concrete Structures," Section 58-2, "Masonry Block," Section 73, "Concrete Curbs and Sidewalks," Section 83, "Railings and Barriers," and Section 99, "Building Construction."

Excludes volumetric-proportioned rapid strength concrete and Section 90-4 PC concrete members.

aFor each hot mix asphalt plant providing 2,250 tons or more on the project by job mix formula.

bFor each concrete plant providing 250 cubic yards or more on the project by mix design.

The requirements in section 6-1.08 do not apply to seasonal plants operating fewer than 6 months per year.

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