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Control 1052-02-098 Project STP 2027(076)HES Highway FM 665 County NUECES

ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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

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

BEING READ.

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

ADDENDUM NO. 1

ADDENDUM NO. 2

ADDENDUM NO. 3

ADDENDUM NO. 4

ADDENDUM NO. 5

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

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Highway FM 665 County NUECES

PROPOSAL TO THE TEXAS

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

2024 SPECIFICATIONS

Work Consisting of Hazard Elimination & Safety

NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS

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

This project is to be completed in 226 working days and will be accepted when fully completed and finished to the satisfaction of the Executive Director or designee.

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

NINETY FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 (Dollars) ( $95,000.00)

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

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

By signing the proposal the bidder certifies:

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

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

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

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

• Signed: **

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

(1) (2) (3) Title:

(1) (2) (3) Company:

(1) (2) (3)

• Signatures to comply with Item 2 of the specifications.

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

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

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

ANY CONTRACTORS INTENDING TO BID ON ANY WORK TO BE AWARDED

BY THIS DEPARTMENT MUST SUBMIT A SATISFACTORY “AUDITED FINANCIAL

STATEMENT” AND “EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE” AT LEAST TEN DAYS

PRIOR TO THE LETTING DATE.

UNIT PRICES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITEM 2 OF

THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS OR SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 2 FOR

EACH ITEM LISTED IN THIS PROPOSAL.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

BID BOND

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS,

That we, (Contractor Name)

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

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

Control 1052-02-098

Project STP 2027(076)HES

Highway FM 665

County NUECES

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

Signed this Day of 20

By:

(Contractor/Principal Name)

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

*By:

(Surety Name)

(Signature of Attorney-in-Fact) Impressed

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

This form may be removed from the proposal

BIDDER’S CHECK RETURN

IMPORTANT

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

NOTE

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

RETURN BIDDERS CHECK TO (PLEASE PRINT):

Control 1052-02-098 Project STP 2027(076)HES Highway FM 665 County NUECES

IMPORTANT

PLEASE RETURN THIS SHEET IN ITS ENTIRETY

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

Check Received By: Date:

Title:

For (Contractor's Name):

Project: County:

NOTICE TO THE BIDDER

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

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

Total Bid Amount

Control Project Highway County

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

Signed ____________________________________________ Title ____________________________________________ Date ____________________________________________

Additional Signature for Joint Venture:

Signed ____________________________________________ Title ____________________________________________ Date ____________________________________________

Total Bid Amount _______$2,664.00________

EXAMPLE OF BID PRICES SUBMITTED BY COMPUTER PRINTOUT

0001-03-030

STP 2000(938)HES

SH 20

EL PASO

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

EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE

EXAMPLES

BID PRICES SUBMITTED BY HAND WRITTEN FORMAT

Unit price for each plant in place

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

ALT

ITEM-CODE

ITEM

NO

DESC

NO

S.P.

NO.

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT

APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

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

DLRS

CENTS

DLRS

CENTS

Unit price for each ton of Flexible Base

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

Unit price for each cubic yard of Concrete

DLRS

CENTS

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

Unit price of each Roadway Illumination Assembly

DLRS

CENTS

EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE

STP 2027(076)HES

Proposal Sheet

NUECES FORM 234-B I-61-5M

TxDOT PROJECT

COUNTY

ALT

ITEM-CODE

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

ITEM

NO.

DESC

CODE

S.P.

No.

100 7002

PREPARING ROW

STA 28.000 1 DOLLARS

and CENTS

104 7007

REMOV CONC (RIPRAP)

CY 8.000 2 DOLLARS

and CENTS

105 7123

REMOVE STAB BASE AND ASPH PAV (6"-20")

SY 7,459.000 3 DOLLARS

and CENTS

110 7001

EXCAV (ROADWAY)

CY 8,898.000 4 DOLLARS

and CENTS

132 7006

EMBANK (FNL)(DC)(TY C)

CY 5,427.000 5 DOLLARS

and CENTS

164 7042

DRILL SEED (PERM_RURAL_CLAY)

AC 5.890 6 DOLLARS

and CENTS

168 7001

VEGETATIVE WATERING

TGL 521.000 7 DOLLARS

and CENTS

247 7348

FL BS (CIP)(TY A GR 1-2 OR 5) FINAL POS

CY 5,473.000 8 DOLLARS

and CENTS

260 7005

LIME (COM OR QK)(SLURRY)

TON 400.000 9 DOLLARS

and CENTS

260 7020

LIME TRT (SUBGRADE) (8")

SY 20,157.000 10 DOLLARS

and CENTS

310 7004

PRIME COAT (MC-30)

GAL 3,788.000 11 DOLLARS

and CENTS

316 7070

ASPH(AC-15P, HFRS-2P OR CRS-2P)

GAL 11,645.000 12 DOLLARS

and CENTS

316 7212

AGGR (TY-PB, GR-4S OR 4)(SAC-B)

CY 305.000 13 DOLLARS

and CENTS

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COUNTY

ALT

ITEM-CODE

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

ITEM

NO.

DESC

CODE

S.P.

No.

341 7002

D-GR HMA TY-B SAC-B PG64-22

TON 4,032.000 14 DOLLARS

and CENTS

341 7050

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

TON 3,595.000 15 DOLLARS

and CENTS

341 7082

TACK COAT

GAL 2,615.000 16 DOLLARS

and CENTS

354 7032

PLANE ASPH CONC PAV(0" TO 2")

SY 14,332.000 17 DOLLARS

and CENTS

400 7010

CEM STABIL BKFL

CY 57.000 18 DOLLARS

and CENTS

416 7040

DRILL SHAFT (RDWY ILL POLE) (30 IN)

LF 80.000 19 DOLLARS

and CENTS

432 7002

RIPRAP (CONC)(5 IN)

CY 5.000 20 DOLLARS

and CENTS

432 7003

RIPRAP (CONC)(6 IN)

CY 6.000 21 DOLLARS

and CENTS

432 7005

RIPRAP (CONC)(CL B)

CY 2.800 22 DOLLARS

and CENTS

464 7003

RC PIPE (CL III)(18 IN)

LF 88.000 23 DOLLARS

and CENTS

464 7005

RC PIPE (CL III)(24 IN)

LF 56.000 24 DOLLARS

and CENTS

464 7007

RC PIPE (CL III)(30 IN)

LF 99.000 25 DOLLARS

and CENTS

467 7307

SET (TY II) (18 IN) (RCP) (6: 1) (C)

EA 2.000 26 DOLLARS

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COUNTY

ALT

ITEM-CODE

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

ITEM

NO.

DESC

CODE

S.P.

No.

467 7328

SET (TY II) (24 IN) (RCP) (6: 1) (P)

EA 2.000 27 DOLLARS

and CENTS

467 7345

SET (TY II) (30 IN) (RCP) (3: 1) (C)

EA 9.000 28 DOLLARS

and CENTS

467 7346

SET (TY II) (30 IN) (RCP) (4: 1) (C)

EA 9.000 29 DOLLARS

and CENTS

480 7001

CLEAN EXIST CULVERTS

EA 1.000 30 DOLLARS

and CENTS

496 7006

REMOV STR (HEADWALL)

EA 2.000 31 DOLLARS

and CENTS

496 7007

REMOV STR (PIPE)

LF 40.000 32 DOLLARS

and CENTS

500 7001

MOBILIZATION

LS 1.000 33 DOLLARS

and CENTS

502 7001

BARRICADES, SIGNS AND TRAFFIC

HANDLING

MO 14.000 34 DOLLARS

and CENTS

503 7002

PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN

EA 3.000 35 DOLLARS

and CENTS

505 7001

TMA (STATIONARY)

DAY 18.000 36 DOLLARS

and CENTS

505 7003

TMA (MOBILE OPERATION)

DAY 36.000 37 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7002

ROCK FILTER DAMS (INSTALL) (TY 2)

LF 58.000 38 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7011

ROCK FILTER DAMS (REMOVE)

LF 58.000 39 DOLLARS

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NUECES FORM 234-B I-61-5M

TxDOT PROJECT

COUNTY

ALT

ITEM-CODE

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

ITEM

NO.

DESC

CODE

S.P.

No.

506 7020

CONSTRUCTION EXITS (INSTALL) (TY 1)

SY 112.000 40 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7024

CONSTRUCTION EXITS (REMOVE)

SY 112.000 41 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7039

TEMP SEDMT CONT FENCE (INSTALL)

LF 203.000 42 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7041

TEMP SEDMT CONT FENCE (REMOVE)

LF 203.000 43 DOLLARS

and CENTS

508 7001

CONSTRUCTING DETOURS

SY 14,413.000 44 DOLLARS

and CENTS

512 7001

PORT CTB (FUR & INST)(SGL SLOPE)(TY 1)

LF 3,570.000 45 DOLLARS

and CENTS

512 7025

PORT CTB (MOVE)(SGL SLP)(TY 1)

LF 2,790.000 46 DOLLARS

and CENTS

512 7049

PORT CTB (REMOVE)(SGL SLP)(TY 1)

LF 3,570.000 47 DOLLARS

and CENTS

530 7010

DRIVEWAYS (ACP)

SY 471.000 48 DOLLARS

and CENTS

533 7001

MILL RUMBLE STRIPS (ASPHALT) (SHLDR)

LF 11,096.000 49 DOLLARS

and CENTS

533 7002

MILL RUMBLE STRIPS (ASPH)

(CENTERLINE)

LF 5,444.000 50 DOLLARS

and CENTS

545 7018

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

EA 6.000 51 DOLLARS

and CENTS

610 7009

REMOVE RD IL ASM (TRANS-BASE)

EA 6.000 52 DOLLARS

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TxDOT PROJECT

COUNTY

ALT

ITEM-CODE

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

ITEM

NO.

DESC

CODE

S.P.

No.

610 7198

IN RD IL (TY SA) 50T-10 (400W EQ) LED

EA 8.000 53 DOLLARS

and CENTS

618 7030

CONDT (PVC) (SCH 40) (2")

LF 1,640.000 54 DOLLARS

and CENTS

620 7004

ELEC CONDR (NO.12) INSULATED

LF 5,010.000 55 DOLLARS

and CENTS

624 7002

GROUND BOX TY A (122311)W/APRON

EA 1.000 56 DOLLARS

and CENTS

628 7044

ELC SRV TY A 240/480 060(NS)SS(E)GC(O)

EA 1.000 57 DOLLARS

and CENTS

644 7001

IN SM RD SN SUP&AM TY10BWG(1)SA(P)

EA 2.000 58 DOLLARS

and CENTS

644 7002

IN SM RD SN SUP&AM TY10BWG(1)SA(P-

BM)

EA 1.000 59 DOLLARS

and CENTS

644 7004

IN SM RD SN SUP&AM TY10BWG(1)SA(T)

EA 1.000 60 DOLLARS

and CENTS

644 7007

IN SM RD SN SUP&AM TY10BWG(1)SA(U)

EA 1.000 61 DOLLARS

and CENTS

644 7017

IN SM RD SN SUP&AM TY10BWG(2)SA(P)

EA 1.000 62 DOLLARS

and CENTS

644 7073

REMOVE SM RD SN SUP&AM

EA 4.000 63 DOLLARS

and CENTS

658 7059

INSTL OM ASSM (OM-2Z)(WFLX)GND(BI)

EA 6.000 64 DOLLARS

and CENTS

658 7078

REMOVE DELIN & OBJECT MARKER ASSMS

EA 4.000 65 DOLLARS

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NUECES FORM 234-B I-61-5M

TxDOT PROJECT

COUNTY

ALT

ITEM-CODE

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

ITEM

NO.

DESC

CODE

S.P.

No.

662 7051

WK ZN PAV MRK REMOV (REFL) TY II-A-A

EA 1,375.000 66 DOLLARS

and CENTS

662 7068

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

LF 30,375.000 67 DOLLARS

and CENTS

662 7070

WK ZN PAV MRK REMOV (W)8"(DOT)

LF 860.000 68 DOLLARS

and CENTS

662 7072

WK ZN PAV MRK REMOV (W)8"(SLD)

LF 446.000 69 DOLLARS

and CENTS

662 7077

WK ZN PAV MRK REMOV (W)24"(SLD)

LF 48.000 70 DOLLARS

and CENTS

662 7100

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

LF 47,949.000 71 DOLLARS

and CENTS

662 7112

WK ZN PAV MRK SHT TERM (TAB)TY W

EA 442.000 72 DOLLARS

and CENTS

662 7114

WK ZN PAV MRK SHT TERM (TAB)TY Y-2

EA 787.000 73 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7449

REFL PAV MRK TY I (W)8"(DOT)(125MIL)

LF 935.000 74 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7451

REFL PAV MRK TY I (W)8"(SLD)(125MIL)

LF 446.000 75 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7482

REFL PAV MRK TY I (Y)12"(SLD)(125MIL)

LF 906.000 76 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7519

REFL PAV MRK TY I (W)6"(SLD)(125MIL)

LF 11,393.000 77 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7523

REFL PAV MRK TY I (Y)6"(SLD)(125MIL)

LF 16,492.000 78 DOLLARS

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COUNTY

ALT

ITEM-CODE

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

ITEM

NO.

DESC

CODE

S.P.

No.

668 7089

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

LF 36.000 79 DOLLARS

and CENTS

668 7091

PREFAB PM TY C (W)(ARROW)

EA 2.000 80 DOLLARS

and CENTS

668 7100

PREFAB PM TY C (W)(LN REDUCT ARROW)

EA 2.000 81 DOLLARS

and CENTS

668 7103

PREFAB PM TY C (W)(WORD)

EA 2.000 82 DOLLARS

and CENTS

672 7002

REFL PAV MRKR TY I-C

EA 21.000 83 DOLLARS

and CENTS

672 7004

REFL PAV MRKR TY II-A-A

EA 670.000 84 DOLLARS

and CENTS

677 7002

ELIM EXT PM & MRKS (6")

LF 16,623.000 85 DOLLARS

and CENTS

685 7006

REMOV RDSD FLSH BCN AM (SOLAR

PWRD)

EA 1.000 86 DOLLARS

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CERTIFICATION OF INTEREST IN OTHER BID

PROPOSALS FOR THIS WORK

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

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

________ YES

________ NO

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

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

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

DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

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

1. Type of Federal Action:

a. contract

b. grant

c. cooperative agreement

d. loan

e. loan guarantee

f. loan insurance

2. Status of Federal Action:

a. bid/offer/application

b. initial award

c. post-award

3. Report Type:

a. initial filing

b. grant

For material change only:

year _______ quarter _____ date of last report ___________

4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity:

Prime Subawardee Tier __________, if known:

Congressional District, if known:

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

Congressional District, if known:

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

CFDA Number, if applicable: _____________________________

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

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

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

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

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

$ ___________________________ actual planned

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

a. retainer

b. one-time fee

c. commission

d. contingent fee

e. deferred

f. other; specify: _______________________________

12. Form of Payment (check all that apply)

a. cash

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

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

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

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

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

Signature: __________________________________________

Print Name: _________________________________________

Title: ______________________________________________

Telephone No: _____________________ Date: ___________

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

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

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

2. Identify the status of the covered Federal action.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CONTRACTOR’S ASSURANCE

(Subcontracts-Federal Aid Projects)

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

Provisions for Subcontractors and will also physically attach the following:

Form FHWA 1273

Wage Rates

Special Provision 000-001

Special Provision 000-002

Special Provision 000-007

Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction

Contracts

All Construction Projects

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

Certificate of Nondiscrimination in Employment

Cargo Preference Act Requirements in Federal-Aid

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ENGINEER SEAL

Project STP 2027(076)HES

Highway FM 665 County NUECES

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

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

The seal appearing on this document was authorized by:

LONGORIA, MARIO GABRIEL P.E.

June 30, 2026

Seal Applies to CSJ(s):

All CSJs within the Contract

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LONGORIA, MARIO GABRIEL

County: Nueces Control: 1052-02-098

Highway: FM 665

General Notes Sheet A

GENERAL NOTES:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eric Martinez, P.E. Eric.Martinez@txdot.gov Daniel Hernandez, P.E. Daniel.HernandezGonzalez@txdot.gov

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

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

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

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

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

https://www.txdot.gov/business.html mailto:Eric.Martinez@txdot.gov mailto:Daniel.HernandezGonzalez@txdot.gov https://tableau.txdot.gov/views/ProjectInformationDashboard/NoticetoContractors

General Notes Sheet B

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

ITEM 2

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

ITEM 5

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

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

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

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

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

4.5 for consideration of differing site conditions.

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

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

This project was developed using 3D design software and tools. A proposed 3D model of the project In Extensible Markup Language (XML) and 3d PDF format is available upon request.

These models are specifically intended to aid the contractor in preparing bids and in the use of automated machine guidance equipment for the project construction. If discrepancies are found, numerical dimensions in the cross-sections and plan sheets govern over the 3D model.

mailto:CRP_Utility_Locate@txdot.gov

General Notes Sheet C

ITEM 6

Inspection at Precast Concrete Fabrication Plants is as follows: TxDOT's Materials and Pavements Section will inspect any precast units at commercial fabrication yards and staging areas. The Area Engineer will inspect all other precast units.

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

ITEM 7

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

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

The total disturbed area for this project is 6.91 acres. The disturbed area in this project, all project locations in the Contract, and Contractor project specific locations (PSLs), within 1 mile of the project limits, for the Contract will further establish the authorization requirements for storm water discharges. The Department will obtain an authorization to discharge storm water from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the construction activities shown on the plans. The Contractor is to obtain any required authorization from the TCEQ for any Contractor PSLs for construction support activities on or off ROW. When the total area disturbed for all projects in the Contract and PSLs within 1 mile of the project limits exceeds 5 acres, provide a copy of the Contractor NOI for PSLs on the ROW to the Engineer.

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

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

No significant traffic generator events identified.

Law Enforcement Notes (to be used with force account item):

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

General Notes Sheet D

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

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

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

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

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

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

ITEM 8

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

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

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

Work above traffic is not allowed.

ITEM 9

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

General Notes Sheet E

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

ITEM 105

Contractor shall salvage existing asphalt material and will be stockpiled at 1750 North US Highway 77, Robstown, TX 78380 (Robstown West-Nueces Maintenance Facility).

ITEM 100

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

Tree trimming and brush removal is considered subsidiary to preparation of right-of-way.

ITEM 110

For earth cuts, manipulate and compact subgrade in accordance with Item 132.3.4.2, “Compaction Methods, Density and Moisture Control”.

ITEM 132

Use embankment material with a plasticity index (PI) ranging from 10 to 40. Blend or treat approved materials to achieve the desired PI and pulverize the material so that 100% passes the 3-inch sieve. Retest materials as borrow sources change or when the material changes significantly. Notify the Engineer of the proposed material sources and of changes to material sources. The Engineer may sample and test project materials at any time before compaction throughout the duration of the project to assure specification compliance. The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.

Obtain approval to incorporate existing salvaged asphaltic surface and flexible base materials in the surface layer. If approved, incorporate existing materials no larger than 2 inches in the surface layer. The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.

The estimated quantities for embankments adjacent to culverts and bridges were calculated using the average-end-area method.

General Notes Sheet F

ITEM 164

Restore and seed areas not shown in the plans disturbed by the Contractor’s operations. The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.

Notify the Engineer of the unavailability of any seed mix. Make changes to the seed mix as approved.

Use a tacking agent of 50% SS-1 and 50% water and apply the agent at a rate of 0.10 gal/sy or as directed. A biodegradable tacking agent may be used in lieu of the SS-1 tacking agent in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations when approved. The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.

ITEM 168

Distribute water to only those areas shown in the plans or as directed. Excessive overspray will not be permitted.

Water all areas of the project to be seeded or sodded every two (2) days for 90 days or as directed. Apply water in a manner to ensure adequate moisture but not to erode the soil in-place.

During periods of adequate moisture, mechanical watering may not be required as approved.

Upon final stabilization, the Engineer may require to continue watering as specified for a period not to exceed 30 days.

The Basis of Estimate below establishes the approximate quantity of water required to complete the 90-day watering cycle:

Rate Water (Gal/Acre/Day) Area (Acre) Total Gallons (Min)

0.25 inch/week 1961 1 88,245

ITEM 247

For Table 1, “Material Requirements” a minimum plasticity index (PI) of 4 is required for Ty A Gr 1-2 Flex Base.

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

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

General Notes Sheet G

ITEM 302

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

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

ITEM 310

Use MC-30 at a rate of 0.20 gallons per square yard or as directed.

A minimum prime coat curing period shall be determined by the Engineer during the preconstruction meeting. This curing period may be revised by the Engineer throughout the duration of the project pending weather and observed performance.

ITEM 316

Do not place surface treatment on exposed concrete structures unless directed.

Furnish a distributor equipped with a working hand hose.

Material rates shown are for estimating purposes only. Adjust actual rates based on the material used, the existing condition and type of roadway surface, and as approved.

When using asphalt emulsion, a minimum 24-hour curing period is required before placing any subsequent asphalt courses.

Remove vegetation and blade pavement edges prior to surfacing operations. The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.

Broom and clean sealed sections of roadway and all adjacent paved surfaces, including the gutter line, of any surplus aggregate before opening to traffic or as directed.

A vacuum sweeper will be required for this project. This shall be considered subsidiary to Item

316. Vacuum sweeper must perform a test strip before use.

General Notes Sheet H

ITEM 320

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

Use of motor grader will not be permitted unless approved.

ITEM 341

The use Recycled Asphalt Shingles (RAS) will not be allowed on surface mixtures.

Provide aggregates with a minimum surface aggregate classification (SAC) of “B” unless otherwise shown. SAC requirements apply to aggregates used on all final roadway surfaces, including shoulders.

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

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

Unless otherwise approved by the Engineer, a non-tracking tack coat will be placed on all lifts in accordance to 341.4.7.2 Tack Coat.

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

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

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

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

Contractor shall temporarily cover all inlets during the milling and paving operations. Inlets shall be uncovered when milling and paving operations are complete. This shall be subsidiary to Item 340 and not paid for directly.

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

General Notes Sheet I

ITEM 354

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

Incorporate the RAP into the pavement mix design, into the backfill for pavement edges, into temporary structures, or as approved. Any excess RAP will be stockpiled at 1750 North US Highway 77, Robstown, TX 78380 (Robstown West-Nueces Maintenance Facility).

ITEM 400

Use cement-stabilized backfill for culvert and storm drains located beneath the pavement structure.

ITEM 432

Reinforce concrete riprap with flat sheets of welded wire fabric or with No. 4 reinforcing bars spaced at a maximum of 18 inch in each direction.

ITEM 421

The Engineer will provide strength-testing equipment for acceptance testing.

Furnish curing facilities adequately sized for this project as approved.

Furnish test molds for cylindrical concrete specimens measuring four (4") inches in diameter by eight (8") inches in length.

ITEM 464

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

ITEM 467

The flowline of the safety end treatment shall match the flowline of the culvert.

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

General Notes Sheet J

ITEM 500

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

ITEM 502

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

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

Traffic control shall include temporary rumble strips in accordance with WZ (RS)-22.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ITEM 503

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

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

General Notes Sheet K

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

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

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

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

ITEM 504

No field office will be required for this project.

Provide one (1) Type D Structure (Asphalt Mix Control Laboratory). This laboratory shall be for TxDOT use only and shall be a separate structure from the Contractor’s facilities.

Portable toilets will not be allowed.

Secure all exterior openings with bars.

Provide 2 sets of keys for all facilities.

Provide 2 standard size office desk, 4 office chairs, 2 bookcases, and 2 filing cabinets as approved. Provide solar screens, blinds, or shades.

Provide high speed internet connectivity, a printer/fax/scan/copier, and a telephone.

Provide hot water or a hot water dispenser capable of generating one (1) gallon of water at 140 degrees Fahrenheit with acceptable water pressure.

Provide Safety Equipment as follows:

(1) ONE EYE WASH STATION

(2) ONE FIRST AID KIT

Provide doors with a minimum width of 36 inches and 80 inches in height. Secure all exterior openings with bars.

Asphalt content will be measured by Ignition Method.

General Notes Sheet L

ITEM 505

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

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

ITEM 506

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

ITEM 512

Contractor will not be allowed to mix match between the two types of barriers unless approved by the Engineer.

The Contractor will retain ownership of precast concrete barrier at the end of the project, unless as directed by the Engineer.

Pinning shall be subsidiary to item 512-7001 PORT CTB (FUR & INSTL)(SGL SLOPE)(TY 1).

ITEM 530

If conditions warrant, driveway locations, widths, or lengths may be adjusted as directed.

ITEM 533

Construct shoulder texturing at a distance of 6 inches from the edgeline in accordance to RS(1)- 23 Option 4.

ITEM 585

Use Surface Test Type B and Pay Adjustment Schedule 1 to evaluate ride quality of the travel lanes in accordance with Item 585, "Ride Quality for Pavement Surfaces."

General Notes Sheet M

ITEM 610

Fabricate steel roadway illumination poles in accordance with the latest version of the Roadway Illumination Standards. Poles fabricated according to the latest version of the standards require no shop drawings. Alternate designs to the latest version of the standards or the use of aluminum to fabricate poles will require the submission of shop drawings electronically.

Disassemble, salvage, and return existing assemblies to the CRP Signal Shop located at 1701 S.P.I.D. Corpus Christi, Tx. Notify the Engineer 2 weeks prior to delivery.

ITEM 618

Seal all conduits terminating in ground boxes and pole foundations with a sealant made of polyurethane or equivalent that will cure in the presence of moisture. Ensure sealant is suitable for sealing ends with electrical conductor extending past the ends of the conduit. Inject the sealant a minimum of 3 inches and a maximum of 5 inches into the conduit.

Provide rigid metal conduit (RMC) elbows for all underground conduit bends of 45 degrees or more, including bends into ground boxes. Provide a polyvinyl chloride conduit (PVC) elbow in lieu of a RMC elbow for conduit 1 inch or larger. Ensure the elbow is the same schedule rating as the conduit to which it is connected.

Bond the RMC to the grounding conductor with grounding type bushings when the RMC is exposed or extends into the ground box.

Provide a flat, high tensile strength polyester fiber pull tape in each conduit to pull conductors.

Provide wide sweep conduit elbows.

Jacking of conduit will not be permitted.

All conduit runs under existing pavement or existing driveways shall be bored. Where boring is required, it shall be placed at a minimum depth of 3.5 feet from proposed grade.

ITEM 620

Grounding conductors that share the same conduit, junction box, ground box, or structure shall be bonded together at every accessible point…