2026-CB-024_CS_Pages.pdf

GENERAL PROVISIONS

CONTRACT SPECIFIC

INDEX

GENERAL PROVISIONS - CONTRACT SPECIFIC

PARAGRAPH TITLE PAGE

1. Brief Scope of Work

2. List of Plan Sets

3. Applicable Blue Book

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4. Utility and Municipal Notification and Coordination CS-1

5. Lane Closures CS-4

6. Sequence of Construction CS-5

7. Transportation Management Plan CS-6

8. Special Requirements for Traffic Maintenance and Protection CS-6

9. Bridge and Structure Weight Restrictions CS-7

10. Coordination with Other Projects CS-7

11. Specialty Items CS-7

12. Lump Sum Item Breakdown CS-7

13. Material Testing Breakdown List CS-7

14. Prefabrication Inspection Notification CS-7

15. Right-of-Way Easements CS-7

16. Structural Disposition List CS-8

17. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan CS-8

18. Environmental Permits CS-8

19. Shop Drawings CS-8

20. Submittals CS-8

21. Pavement Cores CS-8

22. Rideability CS-8

INDEX

GENERAL PROVISIONS - CONTRACT SPECIFIC

PARAGRAPH TITLE PAGE

23. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Technical Infeasibility CS-8

24. Geotechnical Data Report CS-8

25. Boring Logs

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26. Hazardous Materials Investigation CS-8

27. Test Pits CS-8

28. Subsurface Utility Investigation

29. Overhead Wire Measurements CS-8

30. Endangered Species and Special Resources CS-9

31. Migratory Birds

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32. Railroad Requirements CS-9

33. Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) System Locations CS-9

34. Pavement Sealant

35. Rubberized Asphalt Chip Seal CS-9

36. Crack Sealing CS-9

37. Record Plans

38. MBE/WBE Requirements CS-9

39. Project Specific General Provisions CS-10

40. Appendicies CS-11

Appendix A Transportation Management Plan

Appendix B Lump Sum Item Breakdown

Appendix C Material Testing Breakdowns List

Appendix D Shop Drawings

Appendix E Submittals

Appendix F Endangered Species

Appendix G Migratory Bird Treaty Act

Appendix H Railroad Requirements

Appendix I Pedestrian Bridge Shop Drawings

GENERAL PROVISIONS – CONTRACT SPECIFIC

1. Brief Scope of Work

This project, Rhode Island Contract No. 2026-CB-024, consists of multiple project sites as detailed below.

Pedestrian Bridge No. 130201 over Amtrak: This pedestrian bridge was partially constructed as part of a separate project, which carries over Amtrak near Dike Street in Providence. The scope of the work includes installing a concrete deck, installing fencing, installing stairways, installing missing connections, removing graffiti, installing landing pads, and installing rip rap.

Bridge No. 057901 Viaduct Ramp AC-AD: The scope of work at this site includes the repair of reinforced concrete piers that are adjacent to Amtrak.

Bridge No. 057821 Providence Viaduct SB: The scope of the work at this site includes the repair of the joint at the south abutment.

Shared Use Bike Counter: The scope of this work includes the installation of a bike path counter along the shared use path between Westminster Street and Broadway in Providence.

Olneyville Square Harris Avenue Sign Gantry: This site requires the installation of an overhead sign that will span over Harris Avenue in Providence. The scope of the work includes cleaning and painting the existing structure, installing new foundations, installing a new sign structure, restoring sidewalks to existing conditions, and installing electrical service to the sign.

2. List of Plan Sets

• Volume 1 of 3: Providence Pedestrian Bridge Over Amtrak

• Volume 2 of 3: Providence Pedestrian Bridge Over Amtrak Bridge No. 057821 &

Bridge No. 057901 repairs

• Volume 3 of 3: Reconstruction of Route 6/10 Interchange

3. Applicable Blue Book

All work shall comply with the February Standard Specifications for Road & Bridge

Construction (Blue Book).

4. Utility and Municipal Notification and Coordination

The Contractor shall coordinate all utility work with the appropriate municipality(ies) and company(ies) to avoid conflict during construction. Upon award, the Contractor shall notify the appropriate contacts provided below of the anticipated start of construction so the Contractor can initiate the survey layout necessary for the utility work.

The following is a list of the Applicable Utility/Municipality Representatives:

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Providence Fire Department

Derek M. Silva, Chief of Department

Providence Fire Department

325 Washington Street

Providence, RI 02903

Office: 401-243-6050

FireDepartment@Providenceri.gov

Providence Police Department

Colonel Oscar Perez, Jr., Chief of Police

325 Washington Street

Providence, RI 02903

Office: 401-272-3121 amcginn@providenceri.gov

West Broadway Neighborhood Association

1560 Westminster Street

Providence, RI 02909

Office: 401-831-9344 wbna@wbna.org

Providence Department of Public Works

Patricia Coyne-Fauge, Director

75 Chapman Street

Providence, RI 02905

Office: 401-680-7506

Pcoynefague@providence.gov

Maureen McManus, Deputy Director

Office: 401-680-7506 mmcmanus@providence.gov

Craig Hochman, Engineering

Office: 401-680-7515 chochman@providence.gov

Rhode Island Energy – Electric (Formerly National Grid

Electric) – 7/17/23

Patrick Ventre Project Manager Rhode Island Energy 280

Melrose St

Providence, Rhode Island 02907

732-672-3359 pventre@rienergy.com

Rhode Island Energy Electric Billing:

Luke Caruso

Rhode Island Energy Analyst, SAP Billing PW Gas

Engineering

Office: 315-428-3423

Luke.Caruso@nationalgrid.com mailto:amcginn@providenceri.gov mailto:wbna@wbna.org mailto:Pcoynefague@providence.gov mailto:mmcmanus@providence.gov mailto:chochman@providence.gov mailto:pventre@rienergy.com mailto:Luke.Caruso@nationalgrid.com

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The following utility involvement is anticipated.

Agency Utility Working Time RI Energy 1 week

Existing utilities have been shown on the plans using the best available information. The

Contractor shall verify the location of all the existing drainage and utilities both underground and overhead before excavation begins in accordance with Chapter 39-1.2 of the Rhode Island

General Laws entitled “Excavation Near Underground Utility Facilities” with amendments effective as of November 1, 2009 and, when necessary, by contacting the individual utility companies. Excavation shall be in accordance with all statues, ordinances, rules and regulations of any applicable city, town, state or federal agency. The Contactor should understand that not all utility companies subscribe to the DigSafe Program. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to notify all utility companies and ensure that all utilities have been marked prior to commencing their work. Any damage to existing utilities marked in the field, or as a result of failing to contact the appropriate utility company, shall be repaired or replaced at no additional cost to the State.

The Contractor shall contact DigSafe (1-888-344- 7233) prior to commencing with construction.

The gas line relocations as shown on the plans have been determined through QLA subsurface utility exploration. It may not be representative of all gas line conflicts with the proposed design that the Contractor may encounter. In the event the Contractor finds additional conflicts with the gas lines, the Contractor is to alert the Engineer and Rhode Island Energy immediately. Delays are anticipated to allow for RIE to complete the unforeseen relocations and it is the Contractor’s responsibility to mobilize the work zone and continue work elsewhere. No time extensions shall be granted for delays associated with gas line relocations.

COORDINATION WITH AMTRAK

Contact:

Paul Dubuque

Manager Capital Construction

(401)-413-9681 dubuqup@amtrak.com, Kevin Claeson

Senior Manager Capital Construction claesok@amtrak.com

(917)-270-9561

Inherent to the contract work on this Project is the requirement to coordinate, schedule, and provide protection to workers and equipment in and over AMTRAK’s Electrified Corridor. A thorough review of AMTRAK’s requirements contained in the appendix of these CS-Pages is imperative. All work, schedule, shop drawing submittals (as indicated in the Contract Submittal List), safety and protection of railroad traffic and property, and operations must reflect these requirements. The Contractor shall satisfy all

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AMTRAK requirements as described on the drawings and/or in the Appendix. The cost of implementing all of AMTRAK’s requirements shall be included as part of the various items for which they are required.

It is anticipated that all Contractor construction activities to be conducted on, over, under, within or adjacent to, the AMTRAK’s Right-of-Way will be required to be carried out during periods of night-time track outage except as noted on the plans. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordination with AMTRAK the schedule of track outage required for the applicable construction activities.

The Contractor shall be responsible to coordinate with AMTRAK for scheduling work. The costs associated with AMTRAK Railroad Protection (Inspection, Track Foreman, Flagman, Signalman, Electric Traction Lineman, Class A employer or other Railroad employee necessary by AMTRAK) will be RIDOT’s responsibility.

The Contractor shall submit all AMTRAK required entry and work permit submission within 60 days in advance of performing the work.

Night-time track outage is typically scheduled between hours of 12:01 AM and 4:00 AM. As this track outage is subject to change, the Contractor is responsible to confirm each outage with AMTRAK.

However, in development of the construction work schedule and time sequences, the Contractor shall assume work will be conducted allowing for 10 nonconsecutive hours of work a week unless otherwise noted. The Contractor is required to incorporate these construction operation constraints into the various items for which they are required.

It should be expressly understood that:

• Actual length of time for any track outage is contingent upon operating schedule at time of construction.

• Programed AMTRAK construction and maintenance work requiring track outage within the same operating block will have priority, therefore contract work requiring track outage, if scheduled within the same time frame, must be coordinated with such work; and:

• The potential times for track outage are not guaranteed and are for normal operating conditions.

Contractors will be required to submit a three week look ahead schedule to coordinate work outages with other projects. Outages are subject to availability based on Train operations and other AMTRAK projects. If Overhead Catenary System (OCS) outages are required, the available time will be reduced by 1 hour on each end to obtain /release the OCS clearance. AMTRAK cannot guarantee the availability of any outage at a particular time.

• Contractor is strongly encouraged to develop the means and methods to perform contract work with minimum needs for AMTRAK ET services.

5. Lane Closures

The Contractor shall provide at least 7 days written notification to the Construction

Manager of when and how many work zones are expected.

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6. Sequence of Construction

a. General.

All work shall be completed in accordance with the Traffic-Related Work Restrictions indicated in the Transportation Management Plan.

Deviations from the requirements stated here or detailed in these specifications, as well as deviations from the approved construction work sequence and time schedule, must be submitted to the Engineer in writing for approval.

b. Special Requirements.

A. The Contractor must submit, for the Department’s review and acceptance, a detailed construction schedule that complies with the Specification 108.03. The required Schedule Level for this project is B. Per the Specifications the Contractor must generate the Schedules in Primavera P6, Version 7 or 8. If the contract is extended beyond the specified completion date, a similar work schedule will be established by the Engineer.

B. The proposed construction and time schedule must consider and address safe vehicle passage through the project.

C. The Contractor is hereby made aware that no winter shutdown is required in order to meet the substantial completion dates outlined in Job Specific Specification 108.1000.

D. All underground utility work shall be completed prior to the installation of the sign structure on Harris Avenue.

E. The Contractor shall plan the work such that at the end of each working day all the pavement removal and/or paving operation shall be squared off from one edge of pavement to the other edge of pavement. Roads and driveways shall be squared off at limits of micro milling operations by the end of each workday and smooth transitions shall be provided between surfaces for safe travel way for traffic.

F. Any deviations from the requirements stated here or detailed in the plans, as well as any deviations from the approved construction work sequence and time schedule must be submitted to the Engineer in writing for approval as required in the R.I. Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Approval of any deviation proposed is not guaranteed.

G. The Contractor shall exercise care when excavating on and near existing fixed features such as walls and fences to avoid damaging the structure to remain. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with captioned photographs of any damage/defects to the structure prior to work beginning. All damage caused by the Contractor shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Engineer at the Contractor’s expense.

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H. All erosion controls shall be in-place and accepted by the Engineer prior to beginning work.

I. The Contractor shall not commence work that impacts vehicular and pedestrian traffic until fabrication of materials required to complete such work is finished and on site.

J. The Contractor shall allow a 14-day curing period after final paving before applying the final pavement markings.

K. The Contractor shall restore complete operation on all roadways included in the contract by the time as stated in the TMP.

The Contractor shall schedule work and provide documentation such that all prefabricated elements are complete and required materials are available at least 4 weeks in advance of commencing detours.

In accordance with the Endangered Species Act, all tree removal/trimming shall be completed between November 1 and April 14. See conservation measures in applicable

Appendix for details.

In accordance with the Endangered Species Act, temporary lighting shall be directed away from suitable habitat between April 15 and October 31, using downward-facing, full cutoff lens lights when installing new or replacing existing permanent lights. See conservation measures in applicable Appendix for details.

7. Transportation Management Plan

The Transportation Management Plan (TMP) is provided in the appropriate Appendix. In the event of a discrepancy between information in the TMP and information elsewhere in the Contract Documents, the TMP shall govern.

The Contractor’s TMP Implementation Manager shall sign and return the TMP to the

Department’s Project Manager in advance of the Pre-Construction Conference.

8. Special Requirements for Traffic Maintenance and Protection

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to notify the Project Manager and

Construction Manager in writing of any parking restrictions necessary to ensure unfettered and unhindered access to the work zone at least 14 days in advance.

The Contractor shall notify the Project Manager and Construction Manager in writing at least 30 days in advance of any impacts to Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority

(RIPTA) existing bus routes.

Lane restrictions in the TMP allow for a single extended lane closure on I-95 SB on a Saturday night for the joint repair at Bridge No. 057821. Any additional weekend extended closures shall require Department approval.

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Ramp BD partial ramp closure with a 12-foot travel lane shall be completed at the time of year when snow plowing will not be required.

9. Bridge and Structure Weight Restrictions

A current list of bridge restrictions can be found at www.dot.ri.gov/travel/truckrestrictions.com for coordination with the Department for necessary permits.

10. Coordination with Other Projects

The Contractor shall be aware of other projects ongoing or commencing during the construction period of this project. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with the Department to determine the impacts of their construction operations on adjacent projects. The Contractor may be required to attend periodic coordination meetings with representatives of the Department, municipality, and/or other contractors to discuss and resolve potential conflicts. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating construction activities with the follow projects at a minimum:

• None are known at this time.

11. Specialty Items

• The following Items are designated as Specialty Items per Section 101.83 of the

Blue Book:

o Electrical and Lighting o Cleaning and Painting of Structural Steel o Seeding

12. Lump Sum Item Breakdown

• The List of Items requiring a breakdown of the cost of Lump Sum per Section

109.07 of the Blue Book is provided in the appropriate Appendix.

13. Material Testing Breakdown List

• The list of Job Specific Items that require material testing breakdown is provided in the appropriate Appendix.

14. Prefabrication Inspection Notification

• The Contractor shall provide at least 4 weeks notice to the Construction

Manager in writing and dot.materials@dot.ri.gov of when offsite fabrication is scheduled to begin.

15. Right-of-Way Easements

• The Department is currently in the process of entering into Temporary Use and

Access Agreement(s)/Temporary Easement(s) with owner(s) for construction access to 20 Dike Street. Conditional Right-of-Way has been issued with an anticipated full Right-of-Way Certification to be issued by January 1, 2027.

http://www.dot.ri.gov/travel/truckrestrictions.com mailto:dot.materials@dot.ri.gov

Under no circumstances will the Contractor begin construction activities on the property(ies) until Right-of-Way Certification is obtained.

16. Structural Disposition List

• There are no known existing features within the limits of construction work.

17. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

• A Stormwater Pollution Preventions Plan (SWPPP) is not required for this project.

18. Environmental Permits

• There are no environmental Permits required for this project.

19. Shop Drawings

• The list of expected Shop Drawings is provided in the appropriate Appendix.

20. Submittals

• The list of expected Submittals is provided in the appropriate Appendix.

21. Pavement Cores

• There are no Pavement Cores associated with this project.

22. Rideability

• There is no Rideability associated with this project.

23. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Technical Infeasibility

• There is no ADA work associated with this project.

24. Geotechnical Data Report

• There was no Geotechnical Data Report required for the design of this project.

25. Boring Logs

• There were no borings required for the design of this project.

26. Hazardous Materials Investigation

• There was no Hazardous Materials Investigation completed for this project.

27. Test Pits

• There were no test pits required for design of this project.

28. Subsurface Utility Investigation

• There was no subsurface utility investigation required for design of this project.

29. Overhead Wire Measurements

• There were no overhead wire measurements required for design of this project.

30. Endangered Species and Special Resources

• The Northern long-eared bat and/or tricolored bat regulated by the U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service are present within the project area; requirements are provided in the appropriate Appendix.

31. Migratory Birds

• Migratory Bird Treaty Act requirements are provided in the appropriate

Appendix.

32. Railroad Requirements

• The Contractor shall coordinate with Amtrak and/or G&W Railroad, and become familiar with their requirements provided in the appropriate Appendix. The

Contractor shall submit all required permits to Amtrak and/or G&W Railroad at a sufficient time in advance of performing the work. Nighttime track outage is typically allowed 7 days per week between 12:01AM and 4:00AM (Project

Specific assumption)., however is subject to change. The Contractor shall assume work will be allowed for an average total of 10 hours of nonconsecutive outage windows per week on third shift when a minimum of 7 nights coverage is requested by the contractor and work is within 15 feet of the catenary and constitutes a catenary outage. Additional outages may be provided, however, these additional outages shall not be considered in the contractor’s schedule.

The Contractor is required to submit a 3 week look ahead schedule of work to the Engineer to coordinate work outages with other projects.

33. Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) System Locations

• There are no existing WIM System Locations within the project limits.

34. Pavement Sealant

• There is no pavement sealant required for this project.

35. Rubberized Asphalt Chip Seal

• There is no Rubberized Asphalt Chip seal associated with this project.

36. Crack Sealing

• There is no Crack Sealing associated with this project.

37. Record Plans

• There are no record plans available for this project.

38. MBE/WBE Requirements

• Pursuant to Rhode Island law, R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-14.1, a minimum of 15% of the total contract dollar value of any State-funded project, including in-state purchases of goods and services and grants, must be awarded to a certified

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MBE/WBE firm. This includes a minimum of 7.5% MBE and a minimum 7.5%

WBE.

39. Project Specific General Provisions

• Olneyville Square Harris Avenue Sign Gantry Plan Modifications:

The plans for the Olneyville Square Harris Avenue Sign Gantry have the following modifications:

1. General: The Contractor is responsible for grinding any existing unused welds on the existing posts to a smooth finish prior to cleaning and painting.

2. General: The Contractor is responsible for managing any potentially contaminated soils on this project in a timely manner. All management of contaminated soils must be completed prior to the substantial completion date.

3. General: The Contractor is responsible for providing erosion controls around all excavations and areas used for laydown, as well as protecting drainage inlets.

4. General: The Contractor is responsible for providing loam and seed to excavated areas.

5. Sheet 1: The specifications for this project should be in accordance with the

Rhode Island Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridge Construction, dated February 2026, with all revisions and the Rhode

Island Standard Details dated February 2025.

6. Sheet 3: The proposed sidewalk has already been installed. The contractor shall remove the sidewalk and/or curb to install the foundation. The sidewalk should be returned to its existing condition at the end of the project. The limit of demolition of the sidewalk and curb is 18 feet. Any damage beyond that limit shall be paid by the Contractor.

7. Sheet 3: Utility Pole #70 has already been installed. The Contractor is responsible for requesting new service and all other items noted on the plans.

8. Sheet 4: Add Note 3 as follows: The Contractor is responsible for verifying the condition of the top face of the existing footings prior to installing the new foundation. RIDOT and the Engineer shall be immediately notified of such issues. If repairs are deemed necessary by RIDOT, Item 999.9902 Miscellaneous

Work will be used for payment.

9. Sheet 7: The following note is added - The Contractor is responsible for cleaning and painting the existing poles that will be used on the proposed structure. The existing overhead sign panel that spanned between the existing poles shall be properly disposed of, as it is not used on the proposed structure.

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40. Appendices

A. Transportation Management Plan

B. Lump Sum Item Breakdown

C. Material Testing Breakdowns List

D. Shop Drawings

E. Submittals

F. Endangered Species

G. Migratory Bird Treaty Act

H. Railroad Requirements

I. Pedestrian Bridge Shop Drawings

APPENDIX A

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

APPENDIX B

LUMP SUM ITEM BREAKDOWN

APPENDIX B

LUMP SUM ITEM BREAKDOWN

In accordance with Section 109.07, PARTIAL PAYMENT OF LUMP SUM ITEMS, the

Contractor shall provide breakdowns for the following lump sum items:

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure

212.2200

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF EROSION,

SEDIMENT, AND POLLUTION PREVENTION CONTROLS

LS

800.9901

BRIDGE NO. 057821 SOUTH ABUTMENT – EXPANSION

JOINT REPAIR

LS

800.9902 DIKE ST PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE NO. 130201 STRUCTURE LS

937.0100

FURNISH, INSTALL, MAINTAIN, AND MOVE TEMPORARY

TRAFFIC PROTECTION

LS

T13.9901 SHARED USE PATH BICYCLE COUNTER LS

T17.9901 OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE 35 FOOT SPAN - STEEL LS

T20.0102 TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKINGS LS

APPENDIX C

MATERIAL TESTING BREAKDOWN LIST

APPENDIX C

CONTROL OF MATERIAL – MATERIAL TESTING BREAKDOWNS

In accordance with Section 106.01, CERTIFICATION OF MATERIALS the Contract Items on the Standard Item Breakdown List (PMP - Documents - Construction Project Docs) and following Job Specific Items in this Contract require Material Testing Breakdowns:

Item Code Item Description Unit of Measure

212.2200

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF EROSION,

SEDIMENT, AND POLLUTION PREVENTION CONTROLS

LS

800.9901

BRIDGE NO. 057821 SOUTH ABUTMENT – EXPANSION

JOINT REPAIR

LS

800.9902 DIKE ST PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE NO. 130201 STRUCTURE LS

905.1000

PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALKS AND

DRIVEWAYS

SY

T17.9901 OVERHEAD SIGN STRUCTURE 35 FOOT SPAN - STEEL LS

https://www.pmp.dot.ri.gov/PMP/

APPENDIX D

SHOP DRAWINGS

APPENDIX D

SHOP DRAWING LIST

The following list of work for which shop drawings are required is provided for the convenience of the Contractor. This includes only the major items and it does not itemize all shop drawings required by the contract documents. The Contractor is responsible for the timely submission of all shop drawings and other documents required by the contract documents. No extra payment will be made, nor will any extension be made to the contract completion date for making required submittals.

Drawing No. Drawing Description

1 TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE SHIELD

EXPANSION JOINT REPAIRS, PLANS, EQUIPMENT, AND DETAILED SEQUENCE

OF WORK

3 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE - MISSING COMPONENTS

4 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE – BEARINGS AND JOINTS

5 LANDING PAD TIE-IN TO SHARED USE PATH

6 OLNEYVILLE SIGN FABRICATION

APPENDIX E

SUBMITTALS

APPENDIX E

SUBMITTALS LIST

The following list of work for which submittals are required is provided for the convenience of the Contractor. This includes only the major items and it does not itemize all submittals required by the contract documents. The Contractor is responsible for the timely submission of all submittals and other documents required by the contract documents. No extra payment will be made, nor will any extension be made to the contract completion date for making required submittals.

Submittal No. Submittals Description

1 CONCRETE MIX DESIGNS

RAPID SET CONCRETE MIX DESIGN – PLACING, METHODS AND EQUIPMENT;

CURING PLAN AND METHODS, AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES

3 CONCRETE MASONRY REPAIR (CONCRETE & PATCHING MORTAR)

4 CONCRETE CRACK REPAIRS

5 MEMBRANE WATERPROOFING REPAIRS

6 DRILL AND GROUT REINFORCING STEEL

ERECTION AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES – PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND

OLNEYVILLE SIGN

8 PAINT SPECIFICATIONS FOR ONLEYVILLE SIGN

9 GRAFFITI REMOVAL PROCEDURE

10 ELECTRICAL/LIGHTING DETAILS

11 BIKE COUNTER DETAILS

12 CRANE LAYOUTS

APPENDIX F

ENDANGERED SPECIES

RIDOT NRU

Tricolored Bat (Perimyotis subflavus)

TCB DESCRIPTION:

The tricolored bat (TCB) is between 3” and 3.5” long with a wingspan of 8” to 10”. TCB is distinguished by its unique tricolored fur that appears dark at the base, lighter in the middle and dark at the tip. The TCB often appears yellowish, varying from pale yellow to nearly orange, but may also appear silvery-gray, chocolate brown or black. TCB are nocturnal, they are active at night and sleep during the day.

TCB by Pete Pattavina USFWS

PROTECTION:

TCB populations have been decimated by White‐Nose Syndrome, a fungal disease that affects bats during hibernation. When a species experiences a significant population decline and is determined to be at risk, it may be listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The TCB is proposed as endangered under the ESA. Endangered species are in danger of becoming extinct. This listing provides special protections for TCB, which are intended to help the population recover.

HABITAT:

TCB habitat is found throughout Rhode Island. TCB hibernate in caves and mines called hibernacula during winter. TCB swarm in wooded areas surrounding hibernacula in fall. During late spring and summer TCB roost and forage in upland forests. During the day TCB roost under bark and in tree crevices of both live trees and snags (dead trees). TCB sometimes also roost in caves and structures, like buildings and bridges.

RI DOT CONSERVATION MEASURES:

RIDOT incorporates conservation measures into projects to protect the TCB.

The specific conservation measures for each project are found in the contract documents.

Dead and sick bats of any species must immediately be reported to the RIDOT Natural Resources Unit (NRU), call 401-479-1327. Contact the RIDOT NRU for an explanation of TCB conservation measures.

MORE TCB INFORMATION:

To learn more about the TCB visit the USFWS website and search for the species by name.

FHWA Programmatic Consultation Avoidance and Mitigation Measure (AMM) 1: Ensure all operators, employees, and contractors working in areas of known or presumed bat habitat are aware of all environmental commitments, including all applicable AMMs.

APPENDIX G

MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT

PROTECTION UNDER THE MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT

Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), it is unlawful to intentionally or unintentionally take, capture or kill any migratory bird unless a Migratory Bird Permit is first obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The USFWS's rules define “take” for MBTA purposes to mean to “pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect.” Each violation of the MBTA can result in a fine of $15,000, imprisonment for six months, or both.

There are few bird species that are not protected under the MBTA; they are Rock Doves (domestic pigeons), House Sparrows, European Starlings and Monk Parakeets. Although these species are not protected, they must be treated in a humane manner. The Contractor is encouraged to relocate active nests of unprotected species into nearby trees after approval from the RIDOT Natural Resources Unit (401-479- 1327).

Bird species that are protected under the MBTA include all waterfowl, herons, eagles, hawks, falcons, owls and songbirds (including swallows, eastern phoebes and American robins). Nests typically may be found empty, with eggs, or chicks from March 1st to August 31st in trees, brush, open fields, and bridge structures. Raptors (hawks, falcon, owls, and eagles) nest as early as January 22nd through August 31st in or on trees, on telephone poles, open fields, or bridge structures.

Clearing and Grubbing, Tree Removal, and Land Disturbing Activities

A variety of bird species nest in trees, shrubs and grass areas within the highway ROW. If clearing and grubbing, tree removal, staging areas or other land disturbing activities will occur during the migratory bird breeding season (March 1st- August 31st), the Contractor shall avoid any active bird nests. During the breeding season (March 1st - August 31st), the Contractor should inspect the affected right-of-way for bird nests before commencing work. The Contractor shall not disturb any active nests (completed or partially completed nests that contain eggs or nestlings).

The Contractor shall not disturb any active nests (completed or partially completed nests that contain eggs or nestlings). If any active nest is discovered and the nest cannot be avoided, work shall stop and the RIDOT Natural Resources Unit shall be contacted to evaluate the potential for disturbance of nests. The project will avoid the removal and destruction of active bird nests except through federal and state approved options.

At no time should large nests of ospreys, hawks, falcons or eagles be destroyed, as these species return to the same nest site year after year and reuse the same nest. If a raptor nest must be removed for work to take place, it can be moved in cooperation with the USFWS.

All questions relating to migratory birds and nesting should be directed to the RIDOT Natural Resources Unit (401-479-1327).

Birds Nesting On or Under Bridges

A variety of bird species nest on or under bridges. Before commencing any bridge-related construction activities during the breeding season (March 1st-August 31st), the Contractor shall inspect the bridge(s) for bird nests. If any active nest is discovered, work shall stop and the RIDOT Natural Resources Unit shall be contacted.

The Contractor shall not disturb any active nests (completed or partially completed nests that contain eggs or nestlings). If any active nest is discovered and the nest cannot be avoided, work shall stop and the RIDOT Natural Resources Unit shall be contacted to evaluate the potential for disturbance of nests. The project will avoid the removal and destruction of active bird nests except through federal and state approved options.

At no time should large nests of ospreys, hawks, falcons or eagles be destroyed, as these species return to the same nest site year after year and reuse the same nest. If a raptor nest must be removed for work to take place, it can be moved in cooperation with the USFWS.

All questions relating to migratory birds and nesting should be directed to the RIDOT Natural Resources

Taking of a Migratory Bird

The taking of a migratory bird shall be reported to the RIDOT Natural Resources Unit (401-479-1327).

The Contractor shall be responsible for all penalties levied by the USFWS for the taking of a migratory bird. The USFWS's rules define “take” for MBTA purposes to mean to “pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect.”

All questions relating to migratory birds and nesting should be directed to the RIDOT Natural Resources

APPENDIX H

RAILROAD REQUIREMENTS

Amtrak Requirements

All underground u�li�es, cable, and facili�es must be located and protected before any excava�ng, drilling, boring/direc�onal drilling, ground penetra�ng ac�vi�es, or construc�on takes place. This includes railroad and commercial u�li�es, cables, duct lines, and facili�es. These ac�vi�es will not be performed in close proximity to the railroad duct lines unless monitored by on-site Amtrak communica�ons and signal (C&S) department personnel. Hand digging may be required, as directed by

Amtrak through the on-site Amtrak C&S support personnel. Amtrak maintains the right to access all exis�ng cables and conduits throughout construc�on. Amtrak also reserves the right to upgrade and install new cables and conduits in the affected area. The call before you dig 811 “one-call” process must be followed. Be aware that Amtrak is not part of the one-call process; contact Amtrak engineering to have all railroad underground u�li�es and assets located. If requested by Amtrak, exis�ng depths of u�li�es being crossed must be verified through test pits performed by the contractor as directed by and under the direct supervision of Amtrak C&S support personnel. Precau�ons must be taken to prevent any interrup�on to railroad opera�on

Amtrak C&S personnel must field-verify that there is no signal equipment in the way of the project and that signal preview is not being obstructed.

The Amtrak C&S department must maintain access on the railroad right-of-way and have exis�ng gate access to remote loca�ons to perform maintenance.

All signal equipment to be relocated must be reviewed by the division engineer. The division will contact

Andrew Biber, Sr. Manager Engineering, Signal Design and Standards for support in the design phase.

If work shall be done on Amtrak property that involves heavy trucks, equipment, or machinery along the right of way, duct lines and pull boxes shall be inspected to insure they can withhold the appropriate weight. Refer to �er table document.

Any damage to pull boxes, hand holes, junc�on boxes, or other appurtenances in the course of this work shall be repaired by Amtrak C&S, and the cost of the contractor.

Rails must be protected against debris. Rust, sand, metal shavings or other material can interfere with the proper shun�ng sensi�vity of the track circuit.

Any work to be performed within 15 feet of the overhead wires must be done under the protec�on of an

Amtrak Class "A" employee.

Whenever work is performed in the vicinity of electrified tracks and/or high voltage wires, par�cular care must be exercised, and railroad's requirements regarding clearance to be maintained between equipment and tracks and/or energized wires. The contractors must supply an adequate length of grounding cable (4/0 copper with approved clamps) for each piece of equipment working near or adjacent to any overhead wire per Amtrak spec 16064. This document has been a>ached in Sec�on D1.

All track and catenary outages to be coordinated with Amtrak New England Division forces.

The contractor shall provide a temporary solid protec�ve barrier/shield (min. 6'-6" high) in any loca�on where the Amtrak catenary will be exposed to the demoli�on/construc�on above, or in any loca�on where debris, construc�on material, or workers will have poten�al to be within the direct vicinity of the energized catenary per Amtrak Standard ET-1447-D. This document has been a>ached in Sec�on D2. If the shield is metallic, the shield must be grounded and provide enough clearance to the catenary per the standard (9" for steel, 11" for �mber). The shield ground wire will be �ed into the exis�ng bridge grounding configura�on (to be confirmed in the field). In certain instances, the exis�ng permanent bridge barrier may be sufficient. The bridge will remain grounded un�l fully removed.

Should the work involve any protec�ve barriers/coverings, a full diagram needs to be submi>ed that shows any intrusion into the clearance envelope per Amtrak Standard Plan "Minimum Roadway

Clearance 70050.001.08". This document has been a>ached in Sec�on D3.

Construc�on-related debris that falls onto Amtrak property, fouls track ballast or damages Amtrak’s track or infrastructure shall be immediately reported to Amtrak. Right-of-way clean-up, ballast cleaning, track repair or other repair will be performed by Amtrak forces at the Contractor’s expense.

A protec�on shield must be designed and constructed in conformance with Amtrak’s EP 3014 Sec�on

01520 “Requirements for Temporary Protec�on Shields for Demoli�on and Construc�on of Overhead

Bridges and Other Structures”. This document has been a>ached in Sec�on D4.

Amtrak Engineering Prac�ce EP3014 “Maintenance and Protec�on of Railroad Traffic During Contractor

Opera�ons”, shall be adhered to, which applies to all contractor work on Amtrak right-of-way and adjacent to Amtrak tracks. This document has been a>ached in Sec�on D5.

JWayland Architect D1

Amtrak

Amtrak Spec. 16064

NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION

ELECTRIFIED TERRITORY

Specification No. 16064 Issued December 28, 2012

Philadelphia, PA

SPECIFICATION FOR EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE GROUNDING NEAR

ENERGIZED OVERHEAD WIRES

SPECIFICATION- 16064

CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE NO.

PART 1- GENERAL

1.1 Related Documents……………………………………………………………………..1

1.2 Summary ………………………………………………………………..…..............….1

1.3 Submittals……………………………………………………………….....…………….3

PART 2- PRODUCTS

2.1 Amtrak Owned and Rented Equipment and Vehicles……………………

2.2 Contractor Owned Equipment and Vehicles……………………………

PART 3- EXECUTION

3.1 General………………………………..………………………………………

3.2 Installation Guidelines………………………….…………………………...………….5

3.3 Testing…………………………………………………………………

3.4 Warning Labels and Placards…………………………….…………………………...7

3.5 Grounding and Bonding Details……………………………………………………….8

3.6 Proximity………………………………………………………………………………

APPROVALS………..…………………………………….…………………………………….9

APPENDIX

Attachment 1. Annual Vehicle and Equipment Safety Grounding Evaluation Form…….10

Attachment 2. Amtrak Vehicle Grounding Drawings; AET-1001 though AET-1010……12

SPECIFICATION FOR EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE GROUNDING NEAR ENERGIZED

OVERHEAD WIRES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) "General Provisions for Construction Contracts" (General Provisions) and Supplementary General Provisions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. Amtrak Electric Traction Standard Operating Instructions/Procedures/Drawings

1. AMT-2, Electrical Operating Instructions

2. Standard Operating Instruction 11 - Electrical Clearance Procedures

3. Standard Operating Instruction 12 - Approved Temporary Ground Clamps for Use

In Electrified Territory

4. Amtrak employees will utilize two different documents:

a. For Amtrak Electric Traction employees: Standard Operating Instruction 213 - Roadway Machinery and Construction Equipment Grounding in Electrified Territory.

b. For all other Amtrak employees: Engineering Practice Specification for Roadway Machinery and Construction Equipment Grounding in Electrified Territory.

c. Both of these documents shall be used interchangeably within this document.

5. Amtrak Vehicle Grounding Drawings; AET-1001 through AET – 1010.

C. Appendices which are included for issue to contractors and vendors:

1. Annual Vehicle and Equipment Safety Grounding Evaluation Form.

2. Amtrak Vehicle Grounding Drawings; AET-1001 through AET – 1010.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. In general, Vehicle and Equipment Grounding and Bonding (G&B) systems are intended to ensure safety and to protect all personnel, overhead wires and the associated equipment in the event of accidental contact with energized overhead lines.

The grounding and bonding system shall be comprised of bare or insulated (600V class) cables and associated grounding clamps and connectors that create a complete low-resistance path to ground, as required and specified on the related drawings. The resistance of the path between the potential contact area of the vehicle and return circuit shall not exceed 10 ohms.

B. The purpose of this document is to specify the grounding and bonding requirements and related safety requirements for Construction Machines, Mobile Vehicles and Construction Equipment utilized for maintenance and construction work near overhead energized wires.

1. This specification shall apply to any vehicle or equipment which can extend into close proximity to energized overhead electric lines.

2. G&B components shall be permanently installed on vehicle components which can be contacted by operators and others while operating within the vicinity of energized overhead electric lines. Sections which are beyond the reach of operators and others (e.g. farthest boom sections of cranes) need not be bonded.

C. This specification is intended to serve three functions related to vehicle and equipment Grounding and Bonding (G&B) in the vicinity of energized overhead wires:

1. Provide requirements and guidance to contractors working on Amtrak projects:

a. Temporary G&B connections between the equipment and the return rail

(system ground when working outside electrified territory) when working in the proximity of overhead energized lines.

b. Permanently installed G&B measures on contractor equipment. All contractor equipment and vehicles shall be properly equipped with bonds, cables and connections as noted herein and within reference documents.

2. Provide requirements and guidance to Amtrak employees related to:

a. Maintenance and periodic testing requirements for G&B components that are permanently installed on vehicles and equipment.

b. Temporary G&B connections between the equipment and the return rail (system ground when working outside electrified territory) when working in the proximity of overhead energized lines.

c. Permanently installed G&B measures on contractor equipment. All contractor equipment and vehicles shall be properly equipped with bonds, cables and connections as noted herein and within reference documents.

3. Provide requirements and guidance to vendors supplying equipment and vehicles to Amtrak:

a. Vendors shall install and test G&B components, as specified herein, on all new and rental vehicles and equipment.

D. Contractor shall follow Amtrak safety rules and policies at all times.

E. All employees, Amtrak and contractor, shall participate in the daily safety briefing and the Contractor shall ensure the following:

1. Contractor employees participate in Amtrak Contractor Safety Training Class and wear badge while onsite.

2. Contractor employees participate in an Employee Job briefing in association with Amtrak’s authorized personnel.

3. All worksite personnel are equipped with and wear Amtrak approved personal protective equipment (PPE).

4. Worksite personnel shall not foul any track unless they have permission from the Authorized Amtrak employee in charge at the job site.

5. Appropriate ET protection is in place for work in the vicinity of overhead conductors. High voltage conductors and equipment shall always be considered energized until protective grounds are installed by Amtrak authorized representative.

6. For work which is within the vicinity of overhead lines that are not owned by Amtrak, contractors or Amtrak employees (where applicable) shall contract the local utility (or owner) and comply with local “Proximity Act” rules and requirements.

7. Approved barriers shall be provided when the work requires the placement of material or equipment within the restricted zone.

8. All employees are informed of hazards and associated protective measures.

F. In the event a vehicle (equipment) comes into contact with an energized overhead wire, the equipment shall be taken out of service until a visual and resistance measurement tests are performed and performance requirements satisfied.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings prepared by or under the supervision of a professional engineer for equipment and vehicle grounding systems.

1. The Contractor/Vendor shall submit details of all the grounding and bonding materials and associated components indicating their specific intent.

2. The submittals shall also include sketches on each equipment/machine grounding and bonding detail.

3. Written approval shall not relieve the Contractor of its complete responsibility for the adequacy and safety of the operations.

4. Equipment suppliers shall provide cut sheets for all installed G&B materials as well as test results.

5. Contractors, whose employees will be working in the vicinity of overhead energized lines, will provide test results for all equipment and vehicles.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 AMTRAK OWNED AND RENTED EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES

A. This section details requirements for vendors providing rental or purchased vehicles and equipment to Amtrak.

B. Suppliers shall provide equipment or vehicles with permanent bonds, connectors, clamps and all other materials (shown on typical drawings and related documents) sufficient to demonstrate a measured resistance path of 10 ohms or less from all components ten feet above the highest platform an operator can reach to the connection point for the grounding cable

C. Amtrak fleet maintenance personnel shall maintain equipment and vehicle bonds, connectors, clamps and all other materials sufficiently to maintain a maximum resistance of 10 ohms across all bonded components to the return (or ground connection).

D. Amtrak fleet maintenance personnel shall provide all labels and safety warnings for installation by vehicle and equipment suppliers.

E. Hardware

1. All materials and components shall be provided in accordance with Amtrak

Standard Operating Instruction No.12, Approved Temporary Ground Clamps for use in electrified territory, and Standard Operating Instruction 213 - Roadway Machinery and Construction Equipment Grounding in Electrified Territory.

2. Grounding and bonding conductors shall be of 4/0 AWG, 600V flexible copper cable (welding cable), unless otherwise indicated on the drawings. Cable assemblies shall meet ASTM F-855 –“Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment.” or an Amtrak Approved equal.

3. Grounding clamps, ferrules, threaded stud type terminals, nuts and washers shall be of copper or silicon bronze to suit the cable size and specific requirement of the equipment and ground connections. The grounding clamps shall comply with

ASTM F-855.

4. Size and type of exothermic welds, where required, shall be per manufacturer’s recommendations.

F. Warning Placards

1. Refer to Section 3.4 for all information regarding warning labels and placards.

2.2 CONTRACTOR OWNED EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES

A. Contractor owned vehicles equipment shall comply with all hardware requirements of Articles 2.1.A & 2.1.B of this specification and related documents.

B. Contractor personnel shall maintain a maximum 10 ohm path across all bonded components to the return or ground connection.

C. Refer to Section 3.4 for all information regarding warning labels and placards.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. It shall be the responsibility of the equipment operator to ensure equipment is properly grounded and perform a visual inspection of all grounding equipment, bonds and connections prior to operating in the vicinity of overhead lines.

B. The Contractors and Sub-Contractors and their personnel, shall adhere to the same Amtrak Safety requirements as the Amtrak employees when working at site.

C. No employees or equipment shall be permitted to work within minimum approach distance of Amtrak owned overhead wires of electrified tracks except when protected by a Class “A” employee of the Railroad.

D. Employees shall not work within the vicinity of overhead lines which are not owned by Amtrak without contacting the Owner (typically a utility) and working in compliance with local “Proximity Act” requirements.

E. It is the intent of this specification section and the associated drawings to provide general guidelines to enable qualified workers a means to install appropriate bonding for most situations. In the event conditions are not clear and or uncertainty develops, employees must contact appropriate engineering or ET personnel for clarification.

3.2 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

A. General Guidelines for…