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The document is a set of specifications for the City of Urbana's General Sidewalk Improvements FY2025 project, Section 25-00701-00-SW, dated May 1, 2025. The project involves reconstructing existing concrete sidewalk segments totaling 2,675 square feet at various locations within the city. The specifications cover detailed requirements for construction, including traffic control, pedestrian safety, working hours, and specific technical provisions for Class B pavement patching. The contract will be executed using standard specifications from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), with specific local modifications for Urbana.
The project specifications outline comprehensive requirements for contractor operations, including insurance specifications, prevailing wage rates, and specific technical details for sidewalk and pavement work. Contractors must adhere to strict noise ordinances, with work restricted during certain hours near residential areas. The project includes provisions for traffic control, temporary sidewalk management, and specific concrete and patch work standards. The contract includes a one-year warranty period, and payment will be made based on unit prices for specific types of work, such as Class B patches. Funding appears to be from the city's fiscal year 2025 budget, with work to be completed within a specified working day timeframe.
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05/01/2025
General Sidewalk Improvements FY2025
Section 25-00701-00-SW
May 1, 2025
Specifications
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. City of Urbana Special Provisions
a. General Contractual Conditions
b. Technical Provisions
B. IDOT Special Provisions
a. Index for Supplemental Specifications
b. BLR 11300 – Check Sheet for Recurring Special Provisions
c. BDE Special Provisions
C. Standard Details
a. IDOT Highway Standards
SECTION A
City of Urbana Special Provisions
City of Urbana
Updated 05/08/2025
CITY OF URBANA
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
PART 1 – GENERAL CONTRACTUAL CONDITIONS
1.1 COORDINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
1.2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING
1.3 GUARANTEE PERIOD
1.4 INSURANCE
1.5 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE NOISE
1.6 PREVAILING WAGE RATES
1.7 PROSECUTION OF THE WORK AND WORKING DAYS (ADDENDUM #2, 05/08/2025)
PART 2 - TECHNICAL PROVISIONS
2.1 LOCATION OF PROJECT
2.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
2.3 MANHOLE ADJUSTMENT RINGS
2.4 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION
2.5 FLY ASH
2.6 CLASS B PATCHES
PART 1 – GENERAL CONTRACTUAL CONDITIONS
1.1 Coordination of Contract Documents
The following table supplements the hierarchy of contract documents according to Article 105.05 of the Standard Specifications.
Authorized Change Orders Hold over: Addenda to Contract Documents, Special Provisions, Plans, Recurring Special Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, and Standard Specifications.
Addenda to Contract Documents Hold over: Special Provisions, Plans, Recurring Special Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, and Standard Specifications.
Special Provisions (1) Hold over: Plans, Recurring Special Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, and Standard Specifications.
Plans (2) Hold over: Recurring Special Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, and Standard Specifications.
Notes:
(1) The term “Special Provisions” includes General Information, General Contractual Conditions, and Technical Provisions.
(2) Detail plans hold over Urbana Standard Details, and Urbana Standard Details hold over IDOT District or Highway Standards.
1.2 Pre-Construction Meeting
As soon as possible after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, the ENGINEER will schedule a Pre-construction Meeting for the project. The CONTRACTOR shall have his/her General Superintendent and Jobsite Superintendent present at the appropriate meeting to discuss all details of the project. At these meetings, the CONTRACTOR shall submit for approval information and drawings where appropriate on all major equipment and materials planned for use on the projects to the ENGINEER for approval.
Information shall be included on a minimum of the following items:
A. List of Subcontractors and Material Suppliers B. Shop Drawings C. Erosion Control Plan and Inlet Filter Systems D. Construction Staging and Access to Properties E. Traffic Control Plan F. Progress Schedule
1.3 Guarantee Period
The CONTRACTOR shall warrant all work performed for a period of one (1) year from the date of completion and acceptance by the OWNER.
1.4 Insurance
Insurance must be placed with companies with an A.M. Best Rating of A- VIII or better.
For “Employers Liability” (part (a)(2) of Article 107.27 of the Standard Specifications), change the coverage limit to $1,000,000 for each category. Coverage will include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of Urbana.
Add the following requirements to “Commercial General Liability” (part (b) of Article 107.27 of the Standard Specifications):
(4) Personal and Advertising Injury Liability Limit $1,000,000.
Contractor shall name the City of Urbana and its officers and employees as additional insured (additional insured status must be provided via CG 2010 07/04 and CG 2037 07/04 for two (2) years from completion of the project), on a primary and non-contributory basis to any City of Urbana insurance or self-insured program, for liability arising out of the activities of Contractor.
Coverage will include contractual liability and a waiver of subrogation.
Add the following requirements to “Commercial Automobile Liability” (part (c) of Article 107.27 of the Standard Specifications):
Contractor shall name the City of Urbana and its officers and employees as additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis to any City of Urbana insurance or self-insured program, for liability arising out of the activities of Contractor. Coverage will include a waiver of subrogation.
Add the following requirements to “Umbrella Liability” (part (d) of Article 107.27 of the Standard Specifications):
(1) General Aggregate Limit $5,000,000
(2) Each Occurrence Limit $5,000,000
Pollution Liability. When the services provided under this contract include any potential pollution/environmental risk or losses caused by pollution conditions, including mold and asbestos, that may arise from the Contractor’s work, Contractor shall maintain pollution liability insurance coverage at minimum limits as indicated below for itself, and its employees and agents. When a claims-made policy is renewed or replaced, the policy retroactive date must coincide with, or precede commencement of services by Contractor under this Contract. A claims-made policy that is replaced by an occurrence-based policy or not renewed must have an extended reporting period of at least two years.
Pollution Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence $2,000,000 annual aggregate
Contractor shall name the City of Urbana and its officers and employees as additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis to any City of Urbana insurance or self-insured program, for liability arising out of the activities of Contractor. Coverage will include a waiver of subrogation.
1.5 Construction and Maintenance Noise
The contractor shall adhere to the City of Urbana noise ordinance Section 16-7 in scheduling work windows. According to the ordinance, it is unlawful to use any construction equipment to perform any construction or maintenance work associated with this project at any time between the hours noted below where such construction equipment is operated within six hundred (600) feet of any residence, hospital, or place of worship.
• 8:00 pm through 7:00 am Monday through Saturday
• 8:00 pm Saturday through 12:00 pm (noon) Sunday
• 8:00 pm Sunday through 7:00 am Monday
This time regulation shall not apply to sawing contraction joints, maintenance or operation of safety and traffic control devices such as barricades, signs and lighting, or to construction of an emergency nature.
Any arrow board used for traffic control that is to remain in place overnight shall be of a non-motorized type in order to eliminate noise and comply with the City’s Ordinance.
Exception: Any machine or device or part thereof which is regulated by or becomes regulated by Federal or State of Illinois noise standards shall conform to those above standards. Such equipment shall be operated as designated above.
1.6 Prevailing Wage Rates
The current prevailing wage rates for Champaign County, Illinois are found on the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) website (https://labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/conmed/current-prevailing-rates.html).
1.7 Prosecution of the Work and Working Days (Addendum #2, 05/08/2025)
Replace Article 108.03 of the Standard Specifications with the following:
The Contractor shall begin the work to be performed under the contract according to a satisfactory progress schedule or critical path schedule. If the Contractor has not submitted a satisfactory progress schedule or critical path schedule to the Engineer within five days after the execution of the contract by the Department, then the Contractor shall begin the work to be performed under the contract not later than ten days after the execution of the contract by the Department. The work shall be prosecuted in such a manner and with such a supply of materials, equipment and labor as is considered necessary to ensure its completion according to the time specified in the contract.
The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least 24 hours in advance of either discontinuing or resuming operations.
Add the following to the end of the first paragraph of Article 108.04 of the Standard Specifications:
The charging of working days may start later than ten days after the execution and approval of the contract according to a satisfactory progress schedule or critical path schedule.
https://labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/conmed/current-prevailing-rates.html https://labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/conmed/current-prevailing-rates.html
PART 2 - TECHNICAL PROVISIONS
The following Special Provisions supplement the “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction”, adopted January 1, 2022 the latest edition of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways”, and the “Manual of Test Procedures for Materials” in effect on the date of invitation for bids, and the Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions indicated on the Check Sheet included herein, which apply to and govern the construction of the City of Urbana’s PAVEMENT PATCHING FY025 and in case of conflict with any part, or parts, of said specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take place and govern.
2.1 Location of Project
The proposed improvements are on Church Street from West Park Street to North Orchard Street. The project location is entirely within the City of Urbana.
2.2 Description of Work
The proposed improvements include Class B pavement patching.
2.3 Manhole Adjustment Rings
For manholes, adjusting rings shall be fabricated from Cretex expanded polypropylene (EPP), or approved equivalent. This work shall be considered incidental to the manhole adjustments and shall not be paid separately.
2.4 Traffic Control and Protection
Traffic control shall be in accordance with the applicable sections of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, the applicable guidelines contained in the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, these Special Provisions and any special details and highway standards contained herein and in the plans.
Special attention is called to Articles 107.09 and 107.14 of the Standard Specifications, the following Highway Standards relating to Traffic Control, and the listed Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions.
District 5 Standards: 70200000 Highway Standards: 701301 701501 701801 701901
Advanced Notice
The City of Urbana will be responsible for notifying the public, the United States Postal Service and the emergency service agencies for road closures and changes in the traffic maintenance plans.
The contractor shall notify the City 72 hours in advanced of implementing new or adjusting existing traffic control.
Access
If a proposed patch or driveway remove/replacement interferes with access to a private or commercial driveway, the contractor shall give at least 48 hours advanced notice to the Engineer of the driveway closure. If a private home or commercial business has one (1) entrance, all attempts must be made to do only half the drive (while maintaining access) at a time. If a private home or commercial business has two (2) or more entrances, at least one (1) entrance must remain open at all times. Nearby on-street parking shall be maintained while a driveway is closed.
Traffic
It is the intention of the City that Church Street between Coler Avenue and Orchard Street be kept open to traffic at all times during the construction of this section. One-way traffic will be permitted in the immediate work areas during construction. At all other times, two-way traffic shall be maintained through this section.
It is the intention of the City that Church Street between Orchard Street and Park Street be closed to traffic for the duration of the work in that section. At all other times, two-way traffic shall be maintained through this section.
Pedestrian Sidewalk Control
The Contractor shall install, maintain, and remove necessary signs and barricades needed to direct pedestrians to usable sidewalks and walkways during the construction, and as directed by the Engineer.
At each point of closure, a sufficient number of barricades shall be used to completely close the sidewalk to pedestrian movement. Where construction activities involve sidewalks on both sides of the street, the work shall be staged so that both are not out of service at the same time.
Temporary Sidewalks
The Contractor may restrict pedestrian access to the project during working hours by utilizing Highway Standard 701801. During non-working hours the Contractor shall allow for pedestrian access through the project site by constructing temporary sidewalks at locations where existing sidewalks have been removed or as directed by the Engineer. The temporary sidewalk shall consist of coarse aggregate gradation CA-6 placed at a compacted depth of five (5) inches and minimum width of four (4) feet at locations and to the satisfaction of the Engineer. This work, including furnishing and placing the materials, as well as compaction, maintenance, removal, and subsequent disposal of the material in accordance with Article 202.03 of the Standard Specifications.
Public Safety and Convenience
The Contractor shall maintain entrances and side roads along the proposed improvement. Interference with traffic movements and inconvenience to owners of abutting property and the public shall be kept to a minimum. Any delays or inconveniences caused to the Contractor by complying with these requirements shall be considered as incidental to the contract and no additional compensation will be allowed.
Basis of Payment
Traffic control and protection will be paid for at the contract lump sum price for TRAFFIC CONTROL
AND PROTECTION (SPECIAL).
2.5 Fly Ash
Replace part (c)(1) of Article 1020.05 with the following: “Fly ash shall not be used to partially replace portland cement in portland cement concrete.”
2.6 Class B Patches
This work shall consist of the removal of the existing pavement, the necessary excavation and the replacement with Class B Patches in accordance with Section 442 of the Standard Specifications.
When patching pavement that is closed to all traffic, Class PV concrete shall be used, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.
Basis of Payment
This work shall be measured and paid for at the contract unit price per SQ YD for CLASS B PATCHES, TYPE IV, 8 INCH. Dowel bars, tie bars, and saw cuts will be measured in accordance with articles
442.10 and 442.11 of the Standard Specifications.
SECTION B
IDOT Special Provisions ii
INDEX
FOR
SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
AND RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Adopted January 1, 2025
This index contains a listing of SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS, frequently used RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS, and LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS
RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS.
ERRATA Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (Adopted 1-1-22) (Revised 1-1-25)
SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Std. Spec. Sec. Page No.
202 Earth and Rock Excavation 204 Borrow and Furnished Excavation 207 Porous Granular Embankment 211 Topsoil and Compost 406 Hot-Mix Asphalt Binder and Surface Course 407 Hot-Mix Asphalt Pavement (Full-Depth) 420 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 502 Excavation for Structures 509 Metal Railings 540 Box Culverts 542 Pipe Culverts 550 Storm Sewers 586 Granular Backfill for Structures 630 Steel Plate Beam Guardrail 632 Guardrail and Cable Road Guard Removal 644 High Tension Cable Median Barrier 665 Woven Wire Fence 701 Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection 781 Raised Reflective Pavement Markers 782 Reflectors 801 Electrical Requirements 821 Roadway Luminaires
1003 Fine Aggregates 1004 Coarse Aggregates 1010 Finely Divided Minerals 1020 Portland Cement Concrete ……… 1030 Hot-Mix Asphalt 1040 Drain Pipe, Tile, and Wall Drain 1061 Waterproofing Membrane System 1067 Luminaire ……… 1097 Reflectors 1102 Hot-Mix Asphalt Equipment
Check Sheet for Recurring Special Provisions
BLR 11300 (Rev. 11/19/24)Page 1 of 2Printed 04/30/25
Local Public Agency
City of Urbana
County
Champaign
Section Number
25-00701-00-SW
Check this box for lettings prior to 01/01/2025
The Following Recurring Special Provisions Indicated By An "X" Are Applicable To This Contract And Are Included By Reference:
Recurring Special Provisions
Check Sheet # Page No.
1 Additional State Requirements for Federal-Aid Construction Contracts 79
2 Subletting of Contracts (Federal-Aid Contracts) 82
3 EEO 83
4 Specific EEO Responsibilities Non Federal-Aid Contracts 93
5 Required Provisions - State Contracts 98
6 Asbestos Bearing Pad Removal 104
7 Asbestos Waterproofing Membrane and Asbestos HMA Surface Removal 105
8 Temporary Stream Crossings and In-Stream Work Pads 106
9 Construction Layout Stakes 107
10 Use of Geotextile Fabric for Railroad Crossing 110
11 Subsealing of Concrete Pavements 112
12 Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Correction 116
13 Pavement and Shoulder Resurfacing 118
14 Patching with Hot-Mix Asphalt Overlay Removal 119
15 Polymer Concrete 121
16 Reserved 123
17 Bicycle Racks 124
18 Temporary Portable Bridge Traffic Signals 126
19 Nighttime Inspection of Roadway Lighting 128
20 English Substitution of Metric Bolts 129
21 Calcium Chloride Accelerator for Portland Cement Concrete 130
22 Quality Control of Concrete Mixtures at the Plant 131
23 Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Concrete Mixtures 139
24 Reserved 155
25 Reserved 156
26 Temporary Raised Pavement Markers 157
27 Restoring Bridge Approach Pavements Using High-Density Foam 158
28 Portland Cement Concrete Inlay or Overlay 161
29 Portland Cement Concrete Partial Depth Hot-Mix Asphalt Patching 165
30 Longitudinal Joint and Crack Patching 168
31 Concrete Mix Design - Department Provided 170
32 Station Numbers in Pavements or Overlays 171
BLR 11300 (Rev. 11/19/24)Page 2 of 2Printed 04/30/25
Section Number
25-00701-00-SW
County
Champaign
Local Public Agency
City of Urbana
The Following Local Roads And Streets Recurring Special Provisions Indicated By An "X" Are Applicable To This Contract And Are Included By Reference:
Local Roads And Streets Recurring Special Provisions
Check Sheet # Page No.
LRS 1 Reserved 173
LRS 2 Furnished Excavation 174
LRS 3 Work Zone Traffic Control Surveillance 175
LRS 4 Flaggers in Work Zones 176
LRS 5 Contract Claims 177
LRS 6 Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Contract Proposals 178
LRS 7 Bidding Requirements and Conditions for Material Proposals 184
LRS 8 Reserved 190
LRS 9 Bituminous Surface Treatments 191
LRS 10 Reserved 195
LRS 11 Employment Practices 196
LRS 12 Wages of Employees on Public Works 198
LRS 13 Selection of Labor 200
LRS 14 Paving Brick and Concrete Paver Pavements and Sidewalks 201
LRS 15 Partial Payments 204
LRS 16 Protests on Local Lettings 205
LRS 17 Substance Abuse Prevention Program 206
LRS 18 Multigrade Cold Mix Asphalt 207
LRS 19 Reflective Crack Control Treatment 208
BDE SPECIAL PROVISIONS
For the August 1 and September 19, 2025 Lettings
The following special provisions indicated by a “check mark” are applicable to this contract and will be included by the Project Coordination and Implementation Section of the Bureau of Design & Environment (BDE).
File Name # Special Provision Title Effective Revised 80099 1 Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) April 1, 2003 Jan. 1, 2022 80274 2 Aggregate Subgrade Improvement April 1, 2012 April 1, 2022 80192 3 Automated Flagger Assistance Devices Jan. 1, 2008 April 1, 2023 80173 4 Bituminous Materials Cost Adjustments Nov. 2, 2006 Aug. 1, 2017 80426 5 Bituminous Surface Treatment with Fog Seal Jan. 1, 2020 Jan. 1, 2022
* 80241 6 Bridge Demolition Debris July 1, 2009
* 5053I 7 Building Removal Sept. 1, 1990 Aug. 1, 2022
* 5026I 8 Building Removal with Asbestos Abatement Sept. 1, 1990 Aug. 1, 2022
80460 9 Cement, Finely Divided Minerals, Admixtures, Concrete, and Mortar Jan. 1, 2025 80384 10 Compensable Delay Costs June 2, 2017 April 1, 2019
* 80198 11 Completion Date (via calendar days) April 1, 2008
* 80199 12 Completion Date (via calendar days) Plus Working Days April 1, 2008
80461 13 Concrete Barrier Jan. 1, 2025 80453 14 Concrete Sealer Nov. 1, 2023 80261 15 Construction Air Quality – Diesel Retrofit June 1, 2010 Jan. 1, 2025
* 80029 16 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation Sept. 1, 2000 Jan. 2, 2025 80467 17 Erosion Control Blanket Aug. 1, 2025 80229 18 Fuel Cost Adjustment April 1, 2009 Aug. 1, 2017 80452 19 Full Lane Sealant Waterproofing System Nov. 1, 2023 80447 20 Grading and Shaping Ditches Jan. 1, 2023 80433 21 Green Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Markings Jan. 1, 2021 Jan. 1, 2022 80456 22 Hot-Mix Asphalt Jan. 1, 2024 Jan. 1, 2025 80446 23 Hot-Mix Asphalt - Longitudinal Joint Sealant Nov. 1, 2022 Aug. 1, 2023 80438 24 Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative – State Funded Contracts June 2, 2021 April 2, 2024 80450 25 Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Walls Aug. 1, 2023 Aug. 1, 2025 80464 26 Pavement Marking Inspection April. 1, 2025 80468 27 Pavement Patching Aug. 1, 2025 80441 28 Performance Graded Asphalt Binder Jan. 1, 2023 80459 29 Preformed Plastic Pavement Marking June 2, 2024
* 3426I 30 Railroad Protective Liability Insurance Dec. 1, 1986 Jan. 1, 2022 80455 31 Removal and Disposal of Regulated Substances Jan. 1, 2024 April 1, 2024 80445 32 Seeding Nov. 1, 2022 80457 33 Short Term and Temporary Pavement Markings April 1, 2024 April 2, 2024 80462 34 Sign Panels and Appurtenances Jan. 1, 2025 April 1, 2025 80469 35 Slope Wall Aug. 1, 2025 80448 36 Source of Supply and Quality Requirements Jan. 2, 2023 80340 37 Speed Display Trailer April 2, 2014 Jan. 1, 2022 80127 38 Steel Cost Adjustment April 2, 2004 Jan. 1, 2022 80397 39 Subcontractor and DBE Payment Reporting April 2, 2018 80391 40 Subcontractor Mobilization Payments Nov. 2, 2017 April 1, 2019 80463 41 Submission of Bidders List Information Jan. 2, 2025 Mar. 2, 2025 80437 42 Submission of Payroll Records April 1, 2021 Nov. 2, 2023 80435 43 Surface Testing of Pavements – IRI Jan. 1, 2021 Jan. 1, 2023 80465 44 Surveying Services April 1, 2025 80466 45 Temporary Rumble Strips April 1, 2025 80470 46 Traffic Signal Backplate Aug. 1, 2025
* 20338 47 Training Special Provisions Oct. 15, 1975 Sept. 2, 2021 80429 48 Ultra-Thin Bonded Wearing Course April 1, 2020 Jan. 1, 2022 80439 49 Vehicle and Equipment Warning Lights Nov. 1, 2021 Nov. 1, 2022 80458 50 Waterproofing Membrane System Aug. 1, 2024 80302 51 Weekly DBE Trucking Reports June 2, 2012 Jan. 2, 2025
80454 52 Wood Sign Support Nov. 1, 2023 80427 53 Work Zone Traffic Control Devices Mar. 2, 2020 Jan. 1, 2025
* 80071 54 Working Days Jan. 1, 2002
Highlighted items indicate a new or revised special provision for the letting.
An * indicates the special provision requires additional information from the designer, which needs to be submitted separately.
The Project Coordination and Implementation Section will then include the information in the applicable special provision.
The following special provisions are in the 2025 Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions.
File Name Special Provision Title New Location(s) Effective Revised
80434 Corrugated Plastic Pipe (Culvert and Storm Sewer)
Articles 542.03, 550.03, 1040.03, 1040.04(b), 1040.04(d) & 1040.08
Jan. 1, 2021
80443 High Tension Cable Median Barrier Removal Section 632 April 1, 2022 80045 Material Transfer Device Articles 406.03, 406.06(f), 406.13(b),
406.14 & 1102.02 Nov 15, 1999 Jan. 1, 2022
80410 Traffic Spotters Article 701.13 Jan. 1, 2019
CEMENT, FINELY DIVIDED MINERALS, ADMIXTURES; CONCRETE, AND MORTAR (BDE)
Effective: January 1, 2025
Revise the first paragraph of Article 285.05 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 285.05 Fabric Formed Concrete Revetment Mat. The grout shall consist of a mixture of cement, fine aggregate, and water so proportioned and mixed as to provide a pumpable slurry.
Fly ash or ground granulated blast furnace (GGBF) slag, and concrete admixtures may be used at the option of the Contractor. The grout shall have an air content of not less than 6.0 percent nor more than 9.0 percent of the volume of the grout. The mix shall obtain a compressive strength of 2500 psi (17,000 kPa) at 28 days according to Article 1020.09.”
Revise Article 302.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 302.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.
Item Article/Section
(a) Cement
(b) Water
(c) Hydrated Lime .................................................................................................... 1012.01
(d) By-Product, Hydrated Lime ................................................................................ 1012.02
(e) By-Product, Non-Hydrated Lime ........................................................................ 1012.03
(f) Lime Slurry ......................................................................................................... 1012.04
(g) Fly Ash
(h) Soil for Soil Modification (Note 1) ....................................................................... 1009.01
(i) Bituminous Materials (Note 2)
Note 1. This soil requirement only applies when modifying with lime (slurry or dry).
Note 2. The bituminous materials used for curing shall be emulsified asphalt RS-2, CRS- 2, HFE 90, or HFE 150; rapid curing liquid asphalt RC-70; or medium curing liquid asphalt MC-70 or MC-250.”
Revise Article 312.07(c) of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ (c) Cement .................................................................................................................... 1001”
Add Article 312.07(i) of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ (i) Ground Granulated Blast Furnace (GGBF) Slag ...................................................... 1010”
Revise the first paragraph of Article 312.09 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 312.09 Proportioning and Mix Design. At least 60 days prior to start of placing CAM II, the Contractor shall submit samples of materials to be used in the work for proportioning and testing.
The mixture shall contain a minimum of 200 lb (120 kg) of cement per cubic yard (cubic meter).
Cement may be replaced with fly ash or ground granulated blast furnace (GGBF) slag according to Article 1020.05(c)(1) or 1020.05(c)(2), respectively, however the minimum cement content in the mixture shall be 170 lbs/cu yd (101 kg/cu m). Blends of coarse and fine aggregates will be permitted, provided the volume of fine aggregate does not exceed the volume of coarse aggregate. The Engineer will determine the proportions of materials for the mixture according to the “Portland Cement Concrete Level III Technician Course” manual. However, the Contractor may substitute their own mix design. Article 1020.05(a) shall apply, and a Level III PCC Technician shall develop the mix design.”
Revise Article 352.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 352.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.
(a) Cement (Note 1)
(b) Soil for Soil-Cement Base Course ....................................................................... 1009.03
(c) Water
(d) Bituminous Materials (Note 2)
Note 1. Bulk cement may be used for the traveling mixing plant method if the equipment for handling, weighing, and spreading the cement is approved by the Engineer.
Note 2. The bituminous materials used for curing shall be emulsified asphalt RS-2, CRS-2, HFE 90, or HFE 150; rapid curing liquid asphalt RC-70; or medium curing liquid asphalt MC-70 or MC-250.”
Revise Article 404.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 404.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.
(a) Cement
(b) Water
(c) Fine Aggregate .................................................................................................... 1003.08
(d) Bituminous Material (Tack Coat) .......................................................................... 1032.06
(e) Emulsified Asphalts (Note 1) (Note 2) .................................................................. 1032.06
(f) Fiber Modified Joint Sealer .................................................................................. 1050.05
(g) Additives (Note 3)
Note 1. When used for slurry seal, the emulsified asphalt shall be CQS-1h according to Article 1032.06(b).
Note 2. When used for micro-surfacing, the emulsified asphalt shall be CQS-1hP according to Article 1032.06(e).
Note 3. Additives may be added to the emulsion mix or any of the component materials to provide the control of the quick-traffic properties. They shall be included as part of the mix design and be compatible with the other components of the mix.
Revise the last sentence of the fourth paragraph of Article 404.08 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“When approved by the Engineer, the sealant may be dusted with fine sand, cement, or mineral filler to prevent tracking.”
Revise Note 2 of Article 516.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ Note 2. The sand-cement grout mix shall be according to Section 1020 and shall be a 1:1 blend of sand and cement comprised of a Type I, IL, or II cement at 185 lb/cu yd (110 kg/cu m). The maximum water cement ratio shall be sufficient to provide a flowable mixture with a typical slump of 10 in. (250 mm).”
Revise Note 2 of Article 543.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ Note 2. The grout mixture shall be 6.50 hundredweight/cu yd (385 kg/cu m) of cement plus fine aggregate and water. Fly ash or ground granulated blast furnace (GGBF) slag may replace a maximum of 5.25 hundredweight/cu yd (310 kg/cu m) of the cement. The water/cement ratio, according to Article 1020.06, shall not exceed 0.60. An air-entraining admixture shall be used to produce an air content, according to Article 1020.08, of not less than 6.0 percent nor more than 9.0 percent of the volume of the grout. The Contractor shall have the option to use a water-reducing or high range water-reducing admixture.”
Revise Article 583.01 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 583.01 Description. This work shall consist of placing cement mortar along precast, prestressed concrete bridge deck beams as required for fairing out any unevenness between adjacent deck beams prior to placing of waterproofing membrane and surfacing.”
Revise Article 583.02(a) of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ (a) Cement .................................................................................................................... 1001”
Revise the first paragraph of Article 583.03 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 583.03 General. This work shall only be performed when the air temperature is 45 °F (7 °C) and rising. The mixture for cement mortar shall consist of three parts sand to one part cement by volume. The amount of water shall be no more than that necessary to produce a workable, plastic mortar.”
Revise Note 2/ in Article 1003.01(b) of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 2/ Applies only to sand. Sand exceeding the colorimetric test standard of 11 (Illinois Modified AASHTO T 21) will be checked for mortar making properties according to Illinois Modified ASTM C 87 and shall develop a compressive strength at the age of 14 days when using Type I, IL, or II cement of not less than 95 percent of the comparable standard.
Revise the second sentence of Article 1003.02(e)(1) of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ The test will be performed with Type I, IL, or II portland cement having a total equivalent alkali content (Na2O + 0.658K2O) of 0.90 percent or greater.”
Revise the first sentence of the second paragraph of Article 1003.02(e)(3) of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ The ASTM C 1293 test shall be performed with Type I, IL, or II portland cement having a total equivalent alkali content (Na2O + 0.658K2O) of 0.80 percent or greater.”
Revise the second sentence of Article 1004.02(g)(1) of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ The test will be performed with Type I, IL, or II portland cement having a total equivalent alkali content (Na2O + 0.658K2O) of 0.90 percent or greater.”
Revise Article 1017.01 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 1017.01 Requirements. The mortar shall be high-strength according to ASTM C 387 and shall have a minimum 80.0 percent relative dynamic modulus of elasticity when tested by the Department according to Illinois Modified AASHTO T 161 or AASHTO T 161 when tested by an independent lab. The high-strength mortar shall have a water-soluble chloride ion content of less than 0.40 lb/cu yd (0.24 kg/cu m). The test shall be performed according to ASTM C 1218, and the high-strength mortar shall have an age of 28 to 42 days at the time of test. The ASTM C 1218 test shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every five years, and the test results shall be provided to the Department. Mixing of the high-strength mortar shall be according to the manufacturer’s specifications. The Department will maintain a qualified product list.”
Revise the fourth sentence of Article 1018.01 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ The ASTM C 1218 test shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every five years, and the test results shall be provided to the Department.”
Revise Article 1019.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 1019.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.
(a) Cement
(b) Water
(c) Fine Aggregate for Controlled Low-Strength Material (CLSM) .............................. 1003.06
(d) Fly Ash
(e) Ground Granulated Blast Furnace (GGBF) Slag
(f) Admixtures (Note 1)
Note 1. The air-entraining admixture may be in powder or liquid form. Prior to approval, a CLSM air-entraining admixture will be evaluated by the Department. The admixture shall be able to meet the air content requirements of Mix 2. The Department will maintain a qualified product list.”
Revise Article 1019.05 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 1019.05 Department Mix Design. The Department mix design shall be Mix 1, 2, or 3 and shall be proportioned to yield approximately one cubic yard (cubic meter).
Mix 1
Cement 50 lb (30 kg) Fly Ash – Class C or F, and/or GGBF Slag 125 lb (74 kg) Fine Aggregate – Saturated Surface Dry 2900 lb (1720 kg) Water 50-65 gal (248-322 L) Air Content No air is entrained
Mix 2
Cement 125 lb (74 kg) Fine Aggregate – Saturated Surface Dry 2500 lb (1483 kg) Water 35-50 gal (173-248 L) Air Content 15-25 %
Mix 3
Cement 40 lb (24 kg) Fly Ash – Class C or F, and/or GGBF Slag 125 lb (74 kg) Fine Aggregate – Saturated Surface Dry 2500 lb (1483 kg) Water 35-50 gal (179-248 L) Air Content 15-25 %”
Revise Article 1020.04, Table 1, Note (8) of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ (8) In addition to the Type III portland cement, 100 lb/cu yd of ground granulated blast-furnace slag and 50 lb/cu yd of microsilica (silica fume) shall be used. For an air temperature greater than 85 ºF, the Type III portland cement may be replaced with Type I, IL, or II portland cement.”
Revise Article 1020.04, Table 1 (Metric), Note (8) of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ (8) In addition to the Type III portland cement, 60 kg/cu m of ground granulated blast-furnace slag and 30 kg/cu m of microsilica (silica fume) shall be used. For an air temperature greater than 30 ºC, the Type III portland cement may be replaced with Type I, IL, or II portland cement.”
Revise the second paragraph of Article 1020.05(a) of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ For a mix design using a portland-pozzolan cement, portland blast-furnace slag cement, portland-limestone cement, or replacing portland cement with finely divided minerals per Articles 1020.05(c) and 1020.05(d), the Contractor may submit a mix design with a minimum portland cement content less than 400 lbs/cu yd (237 kg/cu m), but not less than 375 lbs/cu yd (222 kg/cu m), if the mix design is shown to have a minimum relative dynamic modulus of elasticity of 80 percent determined according to AASHTO T 161.
Testing shall be performed by an independent laboratory accredited by AASHTO re:source for Portland Cement Concrete.”
Revise the first sentence of the first paragraph of Article 1020.05(b) of the Standard Specifications
“ Corrosion inhibitors and concrete admixtures shall be according to the qualified product lists.”
Delete the fourth and fifth sentences of the second paragraph of Article 1020.05(b) of the Standard Specifications.
Revise the third sentence of the second paragraph of Article 1020.05(b)(5) of the Standard
“ The qualified product lists of concrete admixtures shall not apply.”
Revise second paragraph of Article 1020.05(b)(10) of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ When calcium nitrite is used, it shall be added at the rate of 4 gal/cu yd (20 L/cu m) and shall be added to the mix immediately after all compatible admixtures have been introduced to the batch. Other corrosion inhibitors shall be added per the manufacturer’s specifications.”
Delete the third paragraph of Article 1020.05(b)(10) of the Standard Specifications.
Revise Article 1020.15(b)(1)c. of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ c. The minimum portland cement content in the mixture shall be 375 lbs/cu yd (222 kg/cu m). When the total of organic processing additions, inorganic processing additions, and limestone addition exceed 5.0 percent in the cement, the minimum portland cement content in the mixture shall be 400 lbs/cu yd (237 kg/cu m). For a drilled shaft, foundation, footing, or substructure, the minimum portland cement may be reduced to as low as 330 lbs/cu yd (196 kg/cu m) if the concrete has adequate freeze/thaw durability. The Contractor shall provide freeze/thaw test results according to AASHTO T 161, and the relative dynamic modulus of elasticity of the mix design shall be a minimum of 80 percent.
Testing shall be performed by an independent laboratory accredited by AASHTO re:source for Portland Cement Concrete. Freeze/thaw testing will not be required for concrete that will not be exposed to freezing and thawing conditions as determined by the Engineer.”
Revise Article 1021.01 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 1021.01 General. Admixtures shall be furnished in liquid or powder form ready for use. The admixtures shall be delivered in the manufacturer's original containers, bulk tank trucks or such containers or tanks as are acceptable to the Engineer. Delivery shall be accompanied by a ticket which clearly identifies the manufacturer, the date of manufacture, and trade name of the material.
Containers shall be readily identifiable as to manufacturer, the date of manufacture, and trade name of the material they contain.
Concrete admixtures shall be on one of the Department’s qualified product lists. Unless otherwise noted, admixtures shall have successfully completed and remain current with the AASHTO Product Eval and Audit Concrete Admixture (CADD) testing program. For admixture submittals to the Department; the product brand name, manufacturer name, admixture type or types, an electronic link to the product’s technical data sheet, and the NTPEP testing number which contains an electronic link to all test data shall be provided. In addition, a letter shall be submitted certifying that no changes have been made in the formulation of the material since the most current round of tests conducted by AASHTO Product Eval and Audit. After 28 days of testing by AASHTO Product Eval and Audit, air-entraining admixtures may be provisionally approved and used on Departmental projects. For all other admixtures, unless otherwise noted, the time period after which provisionally approved status may be earned is 6 months.
The manufacturer shall include the following in the submittal to the AASHTO Product Eval and
Audit CADD testing program: the manufacturing range for specific gravity, the midpoint and manufacturing range for residue by oven drying, and manufacturing range of pH. The submittal shall also include an infrared spectrophotometer trace no more than five years old.
For air-entraining admixtures according to Article 1021.02, the specific gravity allowable manufacturing range established by the manufacturer shall be according to AASHTO M 194. For residue by oven drying and pH, the allowable manufacturing range and test methods shall be according to AASHTO M 194.
For admixtures according to Articles 1021.03, 1021.04, 1021.05, 1021.06, 1021.07, and
1021.08, the pH allowable manufacturing range established by the manufacturer shall be according to ASTM E 70. For specific gravity and residue by oven drying, the allowable manufacturing range and test methods shall be according to AASHTO M 194.
All admixtures, except chloride-based accelerators, shall contain a maximum of 0.3 percent chloride by weight (mass) as determined by an appropriate test method. To verify the test result, the Department will use Illinois Modified AASHTO T 260, Procedure A, Method 1.
Prior to final approval of an admixture, the Engineer reserves the right to request a sample for testing. The test and reference concrete mixtures tested by the Engineer will contain a cement content of 5.65 cwt/cu yd (335 kg/cu m). For freeze-thaw testing, the Department will perform the test according to Illinois Modified AASHTO T 161. The flexural strength test will be performed according to AASHTO T 177. If the Engineer decides to test the admixture, the manufacturer shall submit AASHTO T 197 water content and set time test results on the standard cement used by the Department. The manufacturer may select their lab or an independent lab to perform this testing. The laboratory is not required to be accredited by AASHTO.
Random field samples may be taken by the Department to verify an admixture meets specification. A split sample will be provided to the manufacturer if requested. Admixtures that do not meet specification requirements or an allowable manufacturing range established by the manufacturer shall be replaced with new material.”
Revise Article 1021.03 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 1021.03 Retarding and Water-Reducing Admixtures. The admixture shall be according to the following.
(a) Retarding admixtures shall be according to AASHTO M 194, Type B (retarding) or Type D (water-reducing and retarding).
(b) Water-reducing admixtures shall be according to AASHTO M 194, Type A.
(c) High range water-reducing admixtures shall be according to AASHTO M 194, Type F (high range water-reducing) or Type G (high range water-reducing and retarding).”
Revise Article 1021.05 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 1021.05 Self-Consolidating Admixtures. Self-consolidating admixture systems shall consist of either a high range water-reducing admixture only or a high range water-reducing admixture combined with a separate viscosity modifying admixture. The one or two component admixture system shall be capable of producing a concrete that can flow around reinforcement and consolidate under its own weight without additional effort and without segregation.
High range water-reducing admixtures shall be according to AASHTO M 194, Type F.
Viscosity modifying admixtures shall be according to AASHTO M 194, Type S (specific performance).”
Revise Article 1021.06 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 1021.06 Rheology-Controlling Admixture. Rheology-controlling admixtures shall be capable of producing a concrete mixture with a lower yield stress that will consolidate easier for slipform applications used by the Contractor. Rheology-controlling admixtures shall be according to AASHTO M 194, Type S (specific performance).”
Revise Article 1021.07 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 1021.07 Corrosion Inhibitor. The corrosion inhibitor shall be according to one of the following.
(a) Calcium Nitrite. Corrosion inhibitors shall contain a minimum 30 percent calcium nitrite by weight (mass) of solution and shall comply with either the requirements of AASHTO M 194, Type C (accelerating) or the requirements of ASTM C 1582. The corrosion inhibiting performance requirements of ASTM C 1582 shall not apply.
(b) Other Materials. The corrosion inhibitor shall be according to ASTM C 1582.
For submittals requiring testing according to ASTM M 194, Type C (accelerating), the admixture shall meet the requirements of the AASHTO Product Eval and Audit CADD testing program according to Article 1021.01.
For submittals requiring testing according to ASTM C 1582, a report prepared by an independent laboratory accredited by AASHTO re:source for portland cement concrete shall be provided. The report shall show the results of physical tests conducted no more than five years prior to the time of submittal, according to applicable specifications. However, ASTM G 109 test information specified in ASTM C 1582 is not required to be from an independent accredited lab.
All other information in ASTM C 1582 shall be from an independent accredited lab. Test data and other information required to be submitted to AASHTO Product Eval and Audit according to Article 1021.01, shall instead be submitted directly to the Department.”
Add Article 1021.08 of the Standard Specifications as follows:
“ 1021.08 Other Specific Performance Admixtures. Other specific performance admixtures shall, at a minimum, be according to AASHTO M 194, Type S (specific performance). The Department also reserves the right to require other testing, as determined by the Engineer, to show evidence of specific performance characteristics.
Initial testing according to AASHTO M 194 may be conducted under the AASHTO Product Eval and Audit CADD testing program according to Article 1021.01, or by an independent laboratory accredited by AASHTO re:source for Portland Cement Concrete. In either case, test data and other information required to be submitted to AASHTO Product Eval and Audit according to Article 1021.01, shall also be submitted directly to the Department. The independent accredited lab report shall show the results of physical tests conducted no more than five years prior to the time of submittal, according to applicable specifications.”
Revise Article 1024.01 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 1024.01 Requirements for Grout. The grout shall be proportioned by dry volume, thoroughly mixed, and shall have a minimum temperature of 50 °F (10 °C). Water shall not exceed the minimum needed for placement and finishing.
Materials for the grout shall be according to the following.
(a) Cement
(b) Water
(c) Fine Aggregate .................................................................................................... 1003.02
(d) Fly Ash
(e) Ground Granulated Blast Furnace (GGBF) Slag
(f) Concrete Admixtures ............................................................................................... 1021”
Revise Note 1 of Article 1024.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ Note 1. Nonshrink grout shall be according to Illinois Modified ASTM C 1107.
The nonshrink grout shall have a water-soluble chloride ion content of less than 0.40 lb/cu yd (0.24 kg/cu m). The test shall be performed according to ASTM C 1218, and the grout shall have an age of 28 to 42 days at the time of test. The ASTM C 1218 test shall be performed by an independent lab a minimum of once every five years, and the test results shall be provided to the Department. Mixing of the nonshrink grout shall be according to the manufacturer’s specifications. The Department will maintain a qualified product list.”
Revise Article 1029.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ 1029.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.
(a) Cement
(b) Fly Ash
(c) Ground Granulated Blast Furnace (GGBF) Slag
(d) Water
(e) Fine Aggregate
(f) Concrete Admixtures
(g) Foaming Agent (Note 1)
Note 1. The manufacturer shall submit infrared spectrophotometer trace and test results indicating the foaming agent meets the requirements of ASTM C 869 in order to be on the Department’s qualified product list. Submitted data/results shall not be more than five years old.”
Revise the second paragraph of Article 1103.03(a)(4) the Standard Specifications to read:
“ The dispenser system shall provide a visual indication that the liquid admixture is actually entering the batch, such as via a transparent or translucent section of tubing or by independent check with an integrated secondary metering device. If approved by the Engineer, an alternate indicator may be used for admixtures dosed at rates of 25 oz/cwt (1630 mL/100 kg) or greater, such as accelerating admixtures, corrosion inhibitors, and viscosity modifying admixtures.”
Revise the first two sections of Check Sheet #11 of the Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions to read:
“ Description. This work shall consist of filling voids beneath rigid and composite pavements with cement grout.
Materials. Materials shall be according to the following Articles of Division 1000 - Materials of the Standard Specifications:
(a) Cement
(b) Water
(c) Fly Ash
(d) Ground Granulated Blast Furnace (GGBF) Slag
(e) Admixtures
(f) Packaged Rapid Hardening Mortar or Concrete ...................................................... 1018”
Revise the third paragraph of Materials Note 2 of Check Sheet #28 of the Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions to read:
“ The Department will maintain a qualified product list of synthetic fibers, which will include the minimum required dosage rate. For the minimum required fiber dosage rate based on the Illinois Modified ASTM C 1609 test, a report prepared by an independent laboratory accredited by AASHTO re:source for Portland Cement Concrete shall be provided. The report shall show results of tests conducted no more than five years prior to the time of submittal.”
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COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)
Effective: June 2, 2017 Revised: April 1, 2019
Revise Article 107.40(b) of the Standard Specifications to read:
“ (b) Compensation. Compensation will not be allowed for delays, inconveniences, or damages sustained by the Contractor from conflicts with facilities not meeting the above definition; or if a conflict with a utility in an unanticipated location does not cause a shutdown of the work or a documentable reduction in the rate of progress exceeding the limits set herein. The provisions of Article 104.03 notwithstanding, compensation for delays caused by a utility in an unanticipated location will be paid according to the provisions of this Article governing minor and major delays or reduced rate of production which are defined as follows.
(1) Minor Delay. A minor delay occurs when the work in conflict with the utility in…
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