MERCER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA

RECONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY-OWNED BRIDGE NO. 2904

THIS PROPOSAL IS MADE UNDER, SUBJECT TO, AND GOVERNED BY SPECIFICATIONS

PUBLICATION 408/2026 OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; TO

WHICH THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL PROVISIONS, ATTACHMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL

SPECIFICATIONS ARE MADE A PART THEREOF:

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Anticipated Notice to Proceed Date Changes to Specifications: Section 110 – Payment 0620-1600 – Type 31-S Guiderail 0901-0001 – Maintenance and Protection of Traffic During Construction 8110-0003 – Bridge Structure As-Designed, Bridge 2904 8100-0003 – Steel Bridge Structure, Bridge 2904 9000-0003 – Temporary Excavation Support and Protection System, Bridge 2904 9000-0006 – Elasticized Expanded Polystyrene Material 9000-1003 – Shop Inspection of Fabricated Structural Steel, Bridge 2904 9000-2003 – Approach Roadway, Bridge 2904 9000-4002 – Erosion and Sediment Pollution Controls

STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS

G101I – a00101 Governing Specifications and Applicable Designated Special Provisions G113B – a00113 Contract Provisions – Right-to-Know Law G311A – a00311 Road User Liquidated Damages (RULD) G901B – a00901 Alternate Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plan G1101B – a01101 Construction Procedures – Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control G1401A – a01401 Equal Employment Opportunity with Prequalification G2302A – a02302 Worker Protection and Investment G2801A – a02801 Local Authority Contract – Local Let G2901A – a02901 Payment of Retainage to Subcontractors G3401A – a03401 Prevailing Wage Act G3501B – a03501 Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements For Construction G4251A – a04251 Utilities – When There Are Utilities Within The Project Limits That Are Not Affected C164A – a00164 Changes to Specifications: Section 106 – Control of Material C166A – a00166 Changes to Specification: Sections 107 and 608 C167A – a00167 Changes to Specifications: Appendix C – Designated Special Provisions and Appendix C, DSP 20

ATTACHMENTS

Prevailing Minimum Wage Schedule

STRUCTURE DRAWINGS

TYPE SEG/OFFSET DRAWING NO. RECOMMENDED

Bridge Replacement Bridge 2904 N/A 4/2/2026

REVISIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS

Changes and updates to the Specifications Publication 408 are issued biannually via Numbered Changes, as posed on the PennDOT website or issued to Publication holders.

The Change Number that applies to this Proposal has been established by a Special Provision. To determine the contents of all revisions and updates made to the Specifications Publication 408 since its initial issue, refer to the index of Changes found in the individual Numbered Changes.

PURCHASABLE ITEMS

Specifications or Standard Drawings listed or referred in this Proposal are available for purchase upon request from the PennDOT Sales Store, P.O. Box 3451, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3451 (Telephone 717- 787-6746).

Specifications can be viewed at no cost of PennDOT’s Forms, Publications, and Maps website or on PennDOT’s ECMS website by selecting “construction project”, then “resources”, then “master items”.

ANTICIPATED NOTICE TO PROCEED DATE

The anticipated notice to proceed date used by the Department for the calculation of the contract time is May 28, 2026.

CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTION 110 – PAYMENT

Header:

SECTION 110 - PAYMENT

Provision Body:

Section 110.05 CURRENT ESTIMATE PAYMENTS. Revise as follows:

I. Add the following paragraphs:

Prior to the completion of 50 percent of the work under the Contract, as determined by Owner, and if the character and progress of the work have been satisfactory to Owner, ten percent of the amount due on partial or current estimate payments will be withheld as retainage pending completion.

Upon completion of 50 percent of the work under the Contract, as determined by Owner, and if the character and progress of the work have been satisfactory to Owner without specific cause for greater withholding, one-half of the amount retained will be returned to Contractor and five percent of the amount due on partial or current estimate payments will be withheld as retainage on subsequent payment requests pending completion.

II. Add the following new subsection:

(a) Semi-Final Estimates. Payments will be made, in excess of the percentages withheld in accordance with Section 110.05, within 30 days following the date of substantial completion as specified in Section 110.08(a). The amount retained under said contract for the work done and performed will in all cases be sufficient to cover 1.5 times the estimated cost of the work remaining to be done to satisfactorily complete the contract.

ITEM 0620-1600 TYPE 31-S GUIDERAIL

SECTION 620 – GUIDE RAIL

Provision Body:

In accordance with Section 620 and as follows:

SECTION 620.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – Replace paragraph (a) with the following:

(a) Guide Rail. Linear Foot

For the type indicated. Includes nested guide rail as indicated.

In areas where random boulders or bedrock are encountered, the price includes drilling or excavating holes, and backfilling to the ground line, using No. 57 Coarse Aggregate and/or an acceptable embankment material. Payment will be made based on measurements taken from the terminal section post at the near side of the bridge to the beginning of the Structure Mounted

Guiderail curb and from the end of the Structure Mounted Guiderail curb to the terminal section post at the far side of the bridge. Payment for the Structure Mounted Guiderail shall be incidental to the Bridge Structure, As-Designed or the Steel Bridge Structure items.

ITEM 0901-0001 – MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC DURING CONSTRUCTION

DESCRIPTION— This work is the maintenance of traffic and the protection of the traveling public approaching the construction area, within the limits of construction and on approved detours.

SCOPE OF WORK—

(a) The Owner will furnish, erect, place, and maintain traffic control signs along the approved detour routes as shown on the Detour Plan drawings. The Detour Plan drawings have been provided for information only and are not Contract Drawings.

(b) The Contractor will be responsible to provide temporary barriers, flaggers, and devices for the protection of the traveling public at the project site as required for Contractor’s operations.

(c) Prior to beginning work at the project site, imposing traffic restrictions, or implementing changes to traffic restrictions, Contractor shall provide a minimum of 14 calendar days advance notice in writing to the following:

(1) Engineer

(2) County

(3) Local Postal Service

(4) Local Municipalities

(5) Local School Districts

(6) Local Emergency Services

(7) Local Police

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—Lump Sum

ITEM 8110-0003 BRIDGE STRUCTURE AS-DESIGNED, BRIDGE 2904

DESCRIPTION— This work is the construction of a bridge structure of the design indicated.

MATERIAL—As indicated and as specified in the applicable sections of the Specifications, Publication 408, supplements thereto, and/or the Special Provisions for each respective item in the construction of the structure.

CONSTRUCTION— In accordance with the applicable sections of the Specifications, Publication 408, Supplements thereto, and/or the Special Provisions for each respective item.

(a) Epoxy coated and galvanized reinforcement bars will be measured and paid for separately.

(b) Placing concrete on the deck of the bridge in excess of the quantity shown on the Drawings will not be considered a change from the design. Full compensation for all the deck concrete is included in the lump sum price for the structure.

(c) Submit the “Component Item Schedule”, included with the Proposal, as specified in Section 103.01(a).

(d) Make the “Total” at the end of the “Component Item Schedule” equal the amount of the lump sum shown for the structure.

ITEM 8100-0003 STEEL BRIDGE STRUCTURE, BRIDGE 2904

PART A

DESCRIPTION— This work is either construction of the bridge structure as designed or designing and constructing an equivalent bridge structure of an alternate design in place of the “as-designed” bridge structure. If the proposed alternate design is determined not to be equivalent to the “as-designed” bridge structure, this work is the construction of the “as-designed” bridge structure at no additional cost to the Owner.

DESIGN—

(a) General.

(1) If an alternate design bridge structure is bid, furnish to the Owner, preliminary conceptual design calculations and drawings for the alternate bridge structure. Provide an alternate design equivalent to the original design and meeting applicable design criteria for strength and serviceability.

(2) If the equivalency of an alternate design cannot be clearly established, the Owner will be the final arbiter, and the Owner’s decision will be final.

(3) Furnish with the preliminary conceptual design submission, a tabulation identifying the differences between the “as-designed” bridge structure and the alternate design structure.

(4) Any delay in submission and acceptance of a proposed alternate design, or a revision and/or approval of required permits, will not extend the Contract Time.

(5) If an alternate design structure is bid, and an acceptable preliminary conceptual design is not approved within 30 calendar days from the award date (6 days for the submission and 24 days for the Owner’s review), construct the “as-designed” bridge structure at no additional cost to the Owner.

(6) Alternate designs which take advantage of any errors and/or omissions in the plans for the “as-designed” bridge structure or discrepancies between the “as-designed” bridge structure plans and the special provisions covering alternate designs, will not be accepted. In the event any such error, omission, or discrepancy is discovered, immediately notify the Owner. Failure to notify the Owner will constitute a waiver of all claims for misunderstandings, ambiguities, or other situations resulting from the error, omission, or discrepancy.

(7) Experimental or demonstration-type design concepts; or products, structures, or elements not preapproved by the Owner for general usage will not be allowed in the alternate design.

(8) Only eligible types of bridge structures, as shown in the Project Items and Quantities, bid documents, or special provisions are allowed as contractor-designed alternates.

(9) Value Engineering will not be allowed for elements changed by an approved alternate design.

(10) Use the same type of foundation for an alternate design as that indicated for the “as-designed” bridge structure. Contractor-designed alternate foundation types will not be allowed, but Value Engineering of the as-designed foundation will be allowed.

(11) The alternate design shall be prepared by an engineer licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Submit an affidavit, before or along with the preliminary conceptual design submission, stating that the designer is familiar with AASHTO, PennDOT, and other applicable design criteria, standards, and construction specifications. Also submit a list of similar bridges designed by the engineer within the past five years.

(12) Show, on first sheet of the alternate design, the seal of the Professional Engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a valid signature, the date signed, a business name, and a business address.

(b) Design Computations and Design Specifications.

(1) On the first sheet of the computations for the alternate design, show the seal of a Professional

Engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a valid signature, and the date signed.

(2) Provide a complete set of computations and drawings for the alternate design bridge structure and/or substructure, including foundation. Reproduce and insert computations from the “as-designed” bridge superstructure, as needed. Provide additional calculations, as requested by the Owner, to justify the design throughout the life of the Contract.

(3) Designs copied directly from approved PennDOT Standards need not be documented through independent computations. List such designs of the submission by referencing the drawing number of the applicable standard, sheet number, table, or graph.

(4) Use PennDOT Design Manual Part 4 and the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications 8th Edition for design policy procedures and criteria.

(5) In the event that certain design parameters, stresses, or specifications are in conflict, the following order of predominance governs:

(i) Design requirements listed herein, in PART B, “SPECIAL DRAWINGS AND SPECIAL

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS” and addenda to the proposal.

(ii) Design related Strike-Off Letters in effect on the date of project advertisement.

(iii) PennDOT Design Manual Part 4, “Structures” including revisions (Publication 15M).

(iv) PennDOT Bridge Design and Bridge Construction Standards (Publications 218M and 219M).

(v) AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, as indicated for the “as-designed” bridge structure.

(6) In the event that a clear order of predominance cannot be established, or a difference in the interpretation of the design criteria, standards, specifications, or methodology cannot be resolved, the Owner will be the arbiter and the Owner’s decision will be final.

(7) Submit shop drawings to the Owner as specified in Section 105.02 for review and acceptance.

The Owner is not responsible for work done without approved shop drawings.

(8) If any provisions in Part B conflict with those in Part A, the provisions in Part B are to govern.

(9) Within 60 calendar days after completion of the bridge structure, revise the structure drawings to show “as-built” conditions and submit them to the Owner. If caissons or piles are utilized, show, on the bridge elevation view, the maximum and minimum tip elevation and the average length for each substructure unit. For pile foundations, ensure that the table shown in PennDOT Design Manual Part 4, PP1.7.5.2 is included on the drawings and properly completed.

(c) Design Requirements.

(1) In the design of an alternate bridge structure, comply with PennDOT Design Manual Part 4, “Structures”, and other design criteria as specified for the “as-designed” bridge structure, subject to the exceptions and/or additions in PART B, “SPECIAL DRAWINGS AND SPECIAL

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS”.

(2) Provide clear span distances between faces of substructure units and underclearances of not less than the minimum values indicated for the “as-designed” bridge structure, except as noted in PART B, “SPECIAL DRAWINGS AND SPECIAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS”.

(3) Provide equivalent inspection and maintenance accessibility for the alternate bridge structure as for the “as-designed” bridge structure. In case of a disagreement on accessibility, the Owner’s decision will be final.

(4) Do not change the indicated horizontal and vertical alignments, except as noted in PART B, “SPECIAL DRAWINGS AND SPECIAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS”.

(5) For an alternate bridge structure, design the substructure to be within the limits of factored foundation bearing resistance as indicated for the “as-designed” bridge structure.

(6) Provide structure and end structure drainage as indicated for the “as-designed” bridge

(7) Comply with all requirements of the approved permits. Obtain approved/amended waterway permit(s) for alternate structures if necessary.

(8) Be responsible for the cost and delay of any additional utility relocation that results from changes in the Contractor’s plans or construction sequences made subsequent to (1) acceptance of the utility’s relocation plans and (2) where the utility has physically moved its facilities based upon those relocation plans.

(9) Deck Joints.

(i) Provide the same type and number of expansion joints or less if design allows for an alternate bridge structure as specified for the “as-designed” bridge structure. Provide joint type in accordance with PennDOT Design Manual Part 4.

(10) Bearings.

(i) Provide the same type bearings for an alternate bridge superstructure as specified for the

“as-designed” bridge superstructure unless otherwise specified in PART B, “SPECIAL

DRAWINGS AND SPECIAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS”.

(ii) Use PennDOT’s bearing pad computer program, BPLRFD, to design elastomeric bearing pads. Use the version of the program in effect at the time of project advertising.

(11) Alternate Steel Bridge Superstructure.

(i) Provide slab designs conforming to the requirements of Standard Drawing BD-601M.

(ii) Use composite design only.

(iii) Use PennDOT’s steel girder computer program, STLRFD, to design steel beams or girders.

Use the version of the program in effect at the time of project advertising.

(iv) Do not use unpainted weathering steel unless allowed in PART B, “SPECIAL DRAWINGS

AND SPECIAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS”.

(v) Do not include longitudinal stiffeners in computing steel section properties.

(12) Nonstandard Designs.

(i) Do not submit an alternate design bridge structure that is not covered by the aforementioned Standards or under Part B, “SPECIAL DRAWINGS AND SPECIAL

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS”.

MATERIAL—As indicated and as specified for each respective item included in the “as-designed” bridge structure.

CONSTRUCTION—

(a) In accordance with Publication 408, the Special Provisions for each respective item, and any additional requirements specified herein.

(b) Submit construction procedures for an alternate design, for acceptance, if other than those specified herein.

(c) Erection methods are open, but submit the proposed method to the Owner for approval.

(d) If utility relocations are required as part of an alternative design, be responsible for the cost of the utility relocations and any related delay claim costs.

(a) For the type of alternate design bridge structure selected, subject to a reduction equal to the amount of the Contractor’s share of the Owner’s engineering costs to be determined as follows:

(1) For each alternate bridge structure: 2% of the lump sum bid amount for each structure.

(2) The Contractor’s share of the Owner’s engineering cost will be recovered by processing a Contract adjustment (Alternate Design Review) to reduce the lump sum price by an amount equal to the Contractor’s share.

(3) For an alternate design bridge structure, all items of work are to be included in and will be paid for as part of the Contract lump sum price.

(4) Placing deck concrete in excess of the indicated quantity will not be considered a change from the design. The Contract lump sum price for each alternate bridge structure includes full compensation for all deck concrete.

(b) Bridge Structure As-Designed.

(1) If the “as-designed” bridge structure is bid, submit the “Component Item Schedule”, included with the Proposal, as specified in Section 103.01(a).

(2) Make the “Total” at the end of the “Component Item Schedule” equal the amount of the lump sum bid for Bridge Structure As-Designed.

(c) Alternate Bridge Structure.

(1) If an alternate design bridge structure is bid, the apparent low bidder is required to submit a

“Component Item Schedule for Alternate Design” as specified in Section 103.01(a). No adjustments will be made to the Contract lump sum price bid for alternate design bridge structure for any field adjustments necessary to complete the structure.

(2) Make the “Total” at the end of the “Component Item Schedule for Alternate Design” equal the amount of the lump sum bid for Alternate Bridge Superstructure.

(d) Alternate Structure Design Costs.

(1) The apparent low bidder is to include a component item for Alternate Design Costs in the

Component Item Schedule when an alternate design is bid. Include the cost of this item in the total of the lump sum bid price.

(2) Payment of 25% of the total design costs will be made upon approval of the preliminary conceptual design. The remaining amount will be paid for in a proportionate manner, designated by the Owner, on the basis of approval of the final design.

PART B – SPECIAL DRAWINGS AND SPECIAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL—

(a) For Alternate designs, use the load and resistance factor method and the design loads described in Design Manual Part 4 (DM-4).

(b) Design alternate structure as specified and in accordance with DM-4 and applicable Strike-Off letters.

(c) Design structure in accordance with all Live Load and Dead Load criteria specified for the “as-designed” structure.

(d) Use the same design loads, design methods, grade of reinforcement, and class of concrete as indicated for the as-designed structure. All beam inventory and operating live load ratings must be equal to or greater than those shown for the as-designed beams.

(e) Submit the design and analysis methodology and procedures for review and acceptance when, or before, submitting the conceptual design.

(f) Design and construct an alternate structure within the legal right-of-way as indicated for the “as-designed” structure.

(g) Secure revised permits required for any changes caused by the alternate design.

(h) The new structure and all permanent features must be within the legal right-of-way.

(i) If utility relocations are required as part of an alternate structure, the Contractor is responsible for securing approvals from the affected utility companies. The Contractor is responsible for the cost of the utility relocation that is determined to be a second move.

(j) Additional Contract Time will not be considered for utility relocation work.

(k) Provide epoxy or galvanized coating on all reinforcement bars.

(l) For all alternate structure designs, submit with the conceptual drawing submission a list describing all changes made to the “as-designed” structure.

(m) No additional compensation will be considered due to roadway or structure quantity changes caused by the alternate design bridge superstructure.

(n) Galvanize all structural steel, bolts, nuts, and washers for steel superstructure in accordance with Section 1105.02(s).

GEOMETRY—

(a) Maintain the “as-designed” profile elevations and horizontal alignment.

(b) Maintain the same typical bridge section for lane widths, shoulder widths and cross-slopes as used for the “as-designed” structure.

(c) Maintain all required horizontal and vertical clearances shown on the Contract Drawings.

(d) Maintain alignment of all substructure units.

(e) Provide a minimum waterway area of the bridge opening equal to or greater than the “as-designed”

(f) Provide a complete set of computations for the alternate designs. Include the design of all superstructure and all substructure elements with their foundations. Provide full documentation for all loadings application to the alternate designs. Do not use references to the as-designed structure if it is to be included with the alternate designs. Format all alternate design computations on 8 1/2" x 11” sheets printed on one side only.

STRUCTURE—

(a) Bottom of beam elevations may not be lower than the proposed bottom of beam elevation.

(b) Do not use precast concrete barriers.

(c) Do not slip form barriers.

(d) Do not change the configuration, dimensions, or reinforcement of the barrier.

(e) Construct a bridge structure without increasing the number of expansion joints shown on the “as-designed” drawings.

(f) Provide a cast-in-place reinforced concrete deck slab.

(g) Use composite design for superimposed dead loads and live loads for an alternate structure.

(h) Maintain two-and-a-half-inch minimum cover over the top layer of reinforcing bars in the deck slab.

(i) Provide all fascia beams of the same size as the interior beams.

(j) Design alternate structure with a minimum of four girders or beams.

(k) Provide beams at equal spacing.

(l) Do not use precast panel forms for placing the concrete deck slab in lieu of metal stay-in-place forms.

(m) Submit the proposed erection methods for approval to the Owner.

(n) Do not allow temporary erection stresses to exceed the design stresses.

(o) No portion of the existing substructure units may be reused.

(p) Construct a single span bridge structure.

ITEM 9000-0003 TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND PROTECTION SYSTEM, BRIDGE

DESCRIPTION— This work is the design and construction of a temporary excavation support and protection system or appropriately designed open cut excavation, as indicated, with a service life of less than or equal to 36 months.

MATERIAL— Provide certification or laboratory test results verifying material properties. For used steel, the salvage design values from AASHTO Guide Design Specification for Bridge Temporary Works (AASHTO Guide Spec) may be used as an alternate to testing to determine grade of steel.

Materials need not be new but must be in serviceable condition as determined by the Representative.

Temporary material used does not have to be from a Bulletin 15 source, but must meet the following:

(a) Structural Steel. AASHTO M270 (ASTM A709M/A709) Grade 36, Grade 50 or Grade 50W, ASTM

A992, ASTM A588, Section 1105.

(b) Steel Sheet Piling. ASTM A328, ASTM A572, Section 1105.

(c) Steel H-Piles. AASHTO M 270 (ASTM A709M/A709), Grade 36 or ASTM A572 Grade 50, Section 1105.

(d) Wood Lagging. Rough Cut Species in AASHTO Guide Spec Appendix A and AASHTO

Construction Handbook for Bridge Temporary Works Appendix C.

(e) Cement. AASHTO M85 and AASHTO M240, Section 701.

(f) Pre-Stressing Steel. ASTM A416 Grade 270, Section 1107.

(g) Welded Wire Fabric. ASTM A1064, Section 709.

(h) Reinforcement Bars. AASHTO M31 (ASTM A615), ASTM A616 Grade 60, ASTM A706 Grade 60, Section 615 and/or Section 709.

(i) Other Material. In accordance with applicable Sections of Publication 408

DESIGN—

(a) Design the temporary excavation support and protection system in accordance with current AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, Design Manual Part 4, FHWA guidelines, and AASHTO Guide Spec.

(b) Design temporary excavation support and protection system for final condition and all construction conditions, including surcharge loads due to vehicle traffic and construction equipment.

(c) Submit design calculations and completed detailed drawings signed and sealed by a Professional

Engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the Department for review. Include in the design calculations all material properties, design loads, and design assumptions. Include on the completed detailed drawings all design dimensions, limits of work, elevations, material, member sizes and construction sequence. Provide cutoff elevation of steel and wooden components for work in streambed. Include specific installation procedures and testing requirements as part of the submittal. Allow 14 days for the review by the Department.

(d) Ensure that temporary excavation support and protection system design and construction conforms to the following:

(1) Open cut excavations are allowed, provided they meet OSHA requirements, the safety of the traveling public, the approved traffic control plan, the support and safety of the existing structure is assured, and they stay within the legal right-of-way lines. Cuts can extend beyond legal right-of-way lines only with the written approval of the Department and written permission of the property owners. Ensure environmental compliance if cut extends beyond area cleared by the Department.

(2) Temporary embankment or soil cut slopes that do not require a stability analysis, must have the following required subsurface information available from existing subsurface exploration or as supplemented by additional subsurface investigation as a minimum:

(i) Soil and rock (if applicable) strata and orientation/slope of strata.

(ii) In-situ soil testing (Standard Penetration Testing (SPT) and/or Cone Penetration Testing

(CPT)) for applicable soil layers.

(iii) Groundwater level(s).

(iv) Laboratory classification test results including natural moisture content, sieve and hydrometer analyses, and Atterberg limits.

(v) Laboratory Testing for shear strength parameters is to be performed wherever practical. For critical situations and conditions, laboratory testing of representative project specific materials to determine shear strength parameters is mandatory.

(vi) Meet OSHA requirements for Type C soil, or better.

(3) A slope stability analysis is not required for temporary embankment slopes that meet all the following requirements:

(i) The proposed embankment is 20 feet or less in height measured vertically from the toe to the top of proposed embankment.

(ii) Proposed slope is 1.5H:1V or flatter.

(iii) Embankment will be constructed as specified in Publication 408, Section 206.

(iv) Estimated friction angle of foundation material to a depth of at least the height of the embankment is at least 30 degrees.

(v) Ground slope beneath the embankment and 20 feet beyond the toe of the embankment is

4H:1V or flatter.

(vi) A structure is not proposed or currently within or above the slope.

(vii) For slope widening, in addition to above, the existing slope is l.5H:1V or flatter, the existing embankment will be benched before fill placement, the estimated friction angle of the existing embankment is at least 30 degrees, and the existing embankment shows no indication of instability.

(viii) Meet OSHA requirements for Type C soil, or better

(ix) Conform to OSHA requirements, including, but not limited to, placement of spoil, ingress or egress, and inspection.

(4) A slope stability analysis is not required for temporary soil cuts and soil cut widenings that meet all the following requirements:

(i) Proposed cut is 20 feet or less in height measured vertically from toe to top of proposed cut.

(ii) Proposed slope is 1.5H:1V or flatter.

(iii) Estimated friction angle of soil from top of cut to a depth of at least the height of the cut below the toe of cut is at least 30 degrees.

(iv) Ground slope above the top of cut is 10H:1V or flatter and ground slope beyond the toe of the cut slope is less than 4H:1V.

(v) Groundwater level is at or below the toe of the proposed cut

(vi) A structure is not proposed or currently within or above the slope

(vii) For cut slope widening, the existing cut slope is as steep or steeper than the proposed cut and shows no indication of instability.

(viii) Meet OSHA requirements for Type C soil, or better

(ix) Conform to OSHA requirements, including, but not limited to, placement of spoil, ingress or egress, and inspection.

(5) A slope stability analysis is required when:

(i) A temporary soil cut is required to build a structure or install a utility,

(ii) An embankment is steepened for maintenance and protection of traffic or,

(iii) If a structure is proposed or currently within or above the slope.

(6) Use a minimum factor of safety of 1.2 for slopes less than 20 feet in height that do not have a structure within or on top of the slope and have high quality subsurface data. For slopes that do not meet those requirements, use a minimum factor of safety of 1.3.

(7) Use Department approved software for slope stability analysis.

(e) Select the appropriate temporary excavation support and protection system to be used. Examples include anchored walls, mechanically stabilized earth walls, prefabricated modular walls, cantilever walls, cofferdams, and soil nailing walls. These systems may be comprised of one or more of the following: Soldier Piles, Timber Lagging, Steel Sheet Piling, Caissons, Slurry Walls, Tiebacks, Soil

Nails, Shotcrete, Deadman Anchors, Wales, Cross lot Bracing, Raker Braces, Precast Concrete, Precast Lagging, Soil Cement Lagging, Cement Bentonite, Gabions, Micropiles, Concrete Reaction Blocks, Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls or other methods.

(f) Design temporary excavation support and protection system based on the following soil parameters:

(1) Bridge 2904:

(i) Effective angle of friction – Clay and Sand Fill: 28°; Glacial Till: 32°

(ii) Moist unit weight of soil – Clay and Sand Fill: 110 PCF; Glacial Till: 130 PCF

(iii) Saturated unit weight of soil – Clay and Sand Fill: 115 PCF; Glacial Till: 135 PCF

(iv) Effective cohesion – Fill/Glacial Soils: 0 PSF

(v) Static groundwater level at elevation – 1104 +/- (100-yr flood)

(vi) Undrained shear strength of cohesive soil – N/A

(vii) Shear strength for rock mass – N/A

(g) Provide other soil and rock properties with test data, needed in the design of the temporary excavation support and protection system.

(h) Ensure that all components stay within the legal right-of-way unless an easement is obtained by the Contractor.

CONSTRUCTION—

(a) Install temporary excavation support and protection system as specified in applicable Sections of Publication 408.

(b) Be responsible for adequacy, safety and compliance with Traffic Control Plan. If the design is not compliant with the approved Traffic Control Plan, furnish any additional traffic control devices at no additional cost to the Department.

(c) All steel and wooden components may remain in place to pavement subgrade or 2 feet below finish grade, whichever is the higher elevation. Treated wood is not required unless it is within 6 feet of finish grade and is to remain in place. Pressure treat to American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) Standard U1. Finish grade is defined as top of pavement when a roadway is behind the temporary excavation support and protection system.

(d) Have a Professional Engineer, registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, certify that the temporary excavation support system or open cut excavation has been installed as shown on the Professional Engineer's signed and sealed drawings. Submit the certification to the Representative within 3 working days of completion of the system.

(e) Treat field cuts according to AWPA Standard M4.

QUALIFICATIONS—

(a) The work must be supervised by a superintendent or foreperson who is experienced in the construction of temporary excavation support and protection system proposed.

(b) If the design height of the temporary excavation support and protection system exceeds 20 feet, provide the following with the design submission:

(1) For the superintendent or foreperson who will supervise the work, submit a list containing at least five projects which demonstrate a minimum of 3 years experience in the construction of the temporary excavation support and protection system proposed. Include a brief description of each project and the name and phone number of the owner's representative knowledgeable in each project listed.

(2) The name of the Professional Engineer, registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and having at least 3 years experience in the design and construction of temporary excavation support and protection systems, who will design and specify the sequence of construction of the temporary excavation support and protection of system.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT— Lump Sum

(a) This item will be measured and paid for in a proportionate manner, designated by the Department.

(b) If an acceptable open cut excavation is provided instead of the temporary excavation support indicated, payment will be made for the as-bid lump sum temporary excavation support item, but no additional payment will be made for any class of excavation, structure backfill or additional shoring as a result of the open cut excavation or to restore the facilities to their original condition.

ITEM 9000-0006 ELASTICIZED EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE MATERIAL

DESCRIPTION— This work is the installation of an elasticized expanded polystyrene (EPS) between the back of concrete end diaphragms and backfill material as shown in the Drawings and in conformity with manufacturer’s recommendations.

MATERIAL—

(a) EPS shall have a size tolerance of 1/8-inch for each dimension and conform to the following:

(1) Compressive Strength: 520 psf @ 10% strain in accordance with ASTM D1621.

(b) The EPS shall be elasticized with a linear-elastic stress-strain behavior up to 10 percent strain and linear proportion stress-strain behavior up to 30 percent strain.

(c) The EPS shall contain no chlorofluorocarbons (CFSs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) or formaldehyde. It shall be chemically and biologically inert when in contact with acidic and alkaline soils. It shall contain a flame-retardant additive.

(d) Materials shall withstand temperature variations from -68 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees

Fahrenheit without deforming and shall maintain their original dimensions and placement without chipping, spalling, or cracking.

(e) Material shall not deteriorate because of contact with sodium chloride, calcium chloride, mild alkalis and acids, or other ice control material.

(f) Wrap EPS with geomembrane material meeting requirements in Pub. 408 Section 219.

(a) The EPS shall be attached to the back of the concrete end diaphragms using an adhesive compatible with the EPS and waterproofing membrane materials. The EPS shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—

(a) This work shall be incidental to Item 8110-0001, Bridge Structure As-Designed, Bridge 1111 or

Item 8100-0001, Steel Bridge Structure, Bridge 1111 and no separate payment will be made for the EPS.

ITEM 9000-1003 SHOP INSPECTION OF FABRICATED STRUCTURAL STEEL, BRIDGE 2904

DESCRIPTION— This work is the furnishing of shop inspection services of all fabricated structural steel provided for either the “as-designed” structure or an alternate structure.

SCOPE OF WORK—

(a) The Contractor is responsible for retaining the services of the consultant inspection agency that has been appointed by PennDOT to the fabrication facility or facilities furnishing fabricated structural steel for the project. If the fabrication facility does not have a PennDOT appointed consultant inspection agency, Contractor is responsible for retaining the services of an alternative inspection agency acceptable to the Owner.

(b) Resumes of the inspection staff that will be assigned to the project shall be submitted to the Owner for review and acceptance prior to the fabrication process beginning.

(c) All costs associated with the services of the consultant inspection agency shall be borne by the Contractor.

(d) Shop inspections shall be conducted in accordance with PennDOT Publication 135, Inspection of

Fabricated Structural Steel.

(e) Contractor shall submit copies of inspection reports prepared by the consultant inspection agency along with any additional documentation pertaining to the project to the Owner on a weekly basis.

(f) Contractor shall incorporate a task for shop fabrication into the project schedule showing the planned duration for fabrication of the structural steel.

(a) Basis of Payment:

(1) For each monthly application for payment following the commencement of shop fabrication, payment will be made at the percentage of completion based on Contractor’s planned duration for shop fabrication shown in the project schedule up to a maximum of 75% of the amount bid.

(2) Following the completion of shop fabrication and the submission of all inspection reports, the remaining 25% of the amount bid will be paid.

(b) This work shall be conducted at the discretion of the Owner, and the Owner reserves the right to delete this work from the Contract prior to fabrication of the structural steel commencing. Should this work be deleted from the Contract, a Change Order will be issued to deduct the total bid price from the Contract total. Contractor will not be entitled to an increase in compensation for any other bid items due to the removal of this work from the Contract.

ITEM 9000-2003 APPROACH ROADWAY, BRIDGE 2904

DESCRIPTION— This work is the construction of approach roadways to the beginning and end bridge locations.

MATERIAL—

(a) Subbase. 2A Aggregate, Section 703

(b) Superpave Asphalt Wearing Course. Section 413

(c) Superpave Asphalt Binder. Section 413

(d) Bituminous Tack Coat. Section 460

CONSTRUCTION— In accordance with the Drawings and PennDOT Publication 408.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—Lump Sum

(a) Basis of Payment: The bid price shall include all costs for material, installation, excavation, backfill and compaction, equipment, and testing to complete the approach roadway construction in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications.

ITEM 9000-4002 EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROLS

DESCRIPTION— This work is the furnishing, placement, maintenance, and removal of compost filter sock, erosion control blanket, compost sock washout, temporary seeding, and permanent seeding as required by the project impacts according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual.

MATERIAL— In accordance with PennDOT Publication 408 Section 800

(a) In accordance with PennDOT Publication 408 Section 800.

(b) Maintain erosion and sediment control devices per PennDOT Publication 408 and the

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual.

G101I – a00101 GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS AND APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL

PROVISIONS

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GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS AND APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Provision Body:

I. GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS. This bid proposal is made under, subject to, and governed by:

Specifications 408/2026, Initial Edition effective April 10, 2026 of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Within these Specifications where dual measurement and tabular options are presented English standards apply.

II. APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS. The following Designated Special Provisions are found in Appendix C to the above Governing Specifications. Those that apply to this bid proposal are preceded with a check (i.e., "X"). Goals, minimum levels of participation, or other project specific requirements associated with these documents are also established where applicable:

( X ) DSP4. Diverse Business (DB) Requirements for Non-Federally Funded Construction Projects.

(__) DSP7. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements for Federally-Funded Construction Projects. In conjunction with this contract a goal of (fill in) % of the original contract amount has been established.

(__) DSP8. F.A.R. - Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction Contracts FHWA-1273 (Revised July 5, 2022). Also attached to the Proposal/Contract.

( X ) DSP9. Special Supplement - Anti-Pollution Measures - August 26, 1999.

( X ) DSP12. Executive Order 11246, with Appendix A and B.

( X ) DSP13. Buy America.

( X ) DSP15. Commonwealth Standard Terms and Conditions.

(__) DSP16. Lobbying Certification Form.

(__) DSP17. Federal Audit Clause.

(__) DSP18. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA).

(__) DSP19. The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Standard Title VI/Non- Discrimination Assurances.

G113B – a00113 CONTRACT PROVISIONS – RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW

CONTRACT PROVISIONS – RIGHT TO KNOW LAW

Provision Body:

I. Contract Provisions – Right to Know Law 8-K-1532

a. The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (RTKL), 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, applies to this

Contract.

b. If the Department needs assistance in any matter arising out of the RTKL related to this Contract, the Department will notify the Contractor using the legal contact information provided in this Contract. The Contractor, at any time, may designate a different contact for such purpose upon reasonable prior written notice to the Department.

c. Upon written notification from the Department that it requires assistance in responding to a request under the RTKL for information related to this Contract that may be in the Contractor’s possession, constituting, or alleged to constitute, a public record in accordance with the RTKL (“Requested Information”), the Contractor will:

1. Provide the Department, within 10 calendar days after receipt of written notification, access to, and copies of, any document or information in the Contractor’s possession arising out of this Contract that the Department reasonably believes is Requested Information and may be a public record under the RTKL; and

2. Provide such other assistance as the Department may reasonably request, in order to comply with the RTKL with respect to this Contract.

d. If the Contractor considers the Requested Information to include a request for a Trade Secret or Confidential Proprietary Information, as those terms are defined by the RTKL, or other information that the Contractor considers exempt from production under the RTKL, notify the Department and provide, within 7 calendar days of receiving the written notification, a written statement signed by a representative of the Contractor explaining why the requested material is exempt from public disclosure under the RTKL.

e. The Department will rely upon the written statement from the Contractor in denying a RTKL request for the Requested Information unless the Department determines that the Requested Information is clearly not protected from disclosure under the RTKL. Should the Department determine that the Requested Information is clearly not exempt from disclosure, provide the Requested Information within 7 calendar days of receipt of written notification of the Department’s determination.

f. Failing to provide the Requested Information within the time period required by these provisions, indemnify and hold the Department harmless for any damages, penalties, costs, detriment or harm that the Department may incur as a result of this failure, including any statutory damages assessed against the Department.

g. The Department will reimburse the Contractor for any costs associated with complying with these provisions only to the extent allowed under the fee schedule established by the Office of Open Records or as otherwise provided by the RTKL if the fee schedule is inapplicable.

h. The Contractor may file a legal challenge to any Department decision to release a record to the public with the Office of Open Records, or in the Pennsylvania Courts, however, indemnify the Department for any legal expenses incurred by the Department as a result of such a challenge and hold the Department harmless for any damages, penalties, costs, detriment or harm that the Department may incur as a result of the failure, including any statutory damages assessed against the Department, regardless of the outcome of such legal challenge. As between the parties, agree to waive all rights or remedies that may be available as a result of the Department’s disclosure of Requested information pursuant to the RTKL.

i. The Contractor’s duties relating to the RTKL are continuing duties that survive the expiration of this Contract and continue as long as the Requested Information remains in the Contractor’s possession.

G311A – a00311 Road User Liquidated Damages (RULD)

Road User Liquidated Damages (RULD)

Provision Body:

I. Road User Liquidated Damages (RULDs) will be assessed as specified in Section 108.07(b) and as follows:

a. Unrestricted traffic is defined as opening the roadway and structure full width including shoulders as approved by the Department with no further need for traffic restrictive devices.

b. 24 hours in advance of the completion of portions of the work which control the assessment of liquidated damages, notify the Department so that a mutual inspection can be performed. If the Department determines that the work is completed satisfactorily, the travel lanes will be opened to unrestricted traffic and no further liquidated damages will be assessed for that portion of work.

c. Damage charges as outlined below will be assessed independent of and concurrent with, as appropriate, Construction Engineering Liquidated Damages (CELD) as specified in Section 108.07(a).

d. RULDs as specified will be deducted from money due or to become due.

II. Bridge 2904 RULD

a. RULDs in the amount of $930.00 per day will be for assessed for each day or portion of a day that the structure is not open to unrestricted traffic on all lanes and the detour is not removed beyond the specified number of calendar days from the date the structure was initially closed.

b. Open Bridge 2904 to unrestricted traffic within 395 consecutive calendar days of the initial closure.

G901B – a00901 ALTERNATE EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL PLAN

ALTERNATE EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL PLAN

Provision Body:

Comply with these requirements when submitting an alternate plan for accomplishing equal or better temporary and permanent erosion and sediment pollution control. Do not start work until the alternate erosion and sediment pollution control plan, schedules, and operation methods have been approved by the Department and the Department of Environmental Protection, or by the Department and the County Conservation District, as applicable.

Apply for any earth disturbance permits or permit amendments not included in the proposal documents that are required because of the nature of the contemplated construction procedures.

Prepare and furnish, with the applications, plans and documents that are required by the Department of Environmental Protection or the County Conservation District.

Provide simultaneously to the District Executive a copy of all plans and documents that affect the construction requirements.

Provide immediately to the District Executive any modifications that are made to the plans and documents that are required by the Department of Environmental Protection or the County Conservation District.

Obtain the approval of the Department and the permit from the Department of Environmental Protection prior to beginning any work when a permit is required, and the approval of the Department and the County Conservation District when a permit is not required.

Acquire areas outside of the right-of-way that are necessary for erosion and sediment pollution control. Proceed with the agreement procedure described in Section 105.14 (Borrow Areas and Waste Areas).

G1101B – a01101 CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES - EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION

CONTROL

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CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES - EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL

I. Observe the applicable following procedures during the entire period of construction as directed:

(a) Conduct all operations as specified in the erosion and sediment pollution control plan and in such a manner to minimize turbidity in streams. Do not discharge water containing sediments or pollutants into the streams.

(b) Direct flowing water away from project construction areas.

(c) Limit movement of equipment through the streambed in accordance with the approved plan so as to prevent unnecessary siltation or disturbance.