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Special Notes – NYSDOT Specific Projects

Bituminous Concrete Asphalt Mixtures (2025 VPP NYSDOT Specific Projects)

(State & Federal Funds)

AWARD# 23388

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: ASPHALT MIX – (SPECIFIC CLAUSES)

1.1 Material Descriptions

1.2 Pre-Paving Meeting

1.3 Supervision

1.4 Work Hours

1.5 Restoration of Disturbed Areas

1.6 Tack Coat

1.7 Construction Details

1.8 Attention: Special Note - Conditioning

1.9 Special Note – Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

1.10 Work Zone Traffic Control

1.11 Contract Bonds

SECTION 2: PROJECTS – SPECIAL NOTES – (ALL NYSDOT REGIONS)

2.1 Funding Source

2.2 Project Locations

2.3 Special Note - Coordination with Cold Recycling or Heater Scarification Projects

2.4 Special Note – PG Binder and Mix Design Level

2.5 Special Note - Railroad Involvement in Federal Funded Projects

2.6 Special Note - Railroad Involvement in 100% State Funded Projects

2.7 Special Note – Asphalt Pavement Joint Adhesive

2.8 Performance Engineered Mixtures (PEM) Evaluation Using Performance Testing

2.9 Density Profiling System (DPS)

SECTION 3: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (NYSDOT REGION 1)

3.1 Holiday Restrictions – Region 1 Projects

3.2 Pilot Vehicle – Region 1 Projects

3.3 Paving Operations – Region 1 Projects

3.4 Moisture Susceptibility Testing – Region 1 Projects

3.5 Paving Markings – Region 1 Projects

3.6 Non-Vibratory Rolling – Region 1 Projects

3.7 Asphalt Pavers – Spreading and Finishing Requirement

3.8 Project 1V2511 – Albany County

3.9 Project 1V2512 – Albany County

3.10 Project 1V2521 – Essex County

3.11 Project 1V2522 – Essex County

3.12 Project 1V2571 – Warren County

3.13 Project 1V2572 – Warren County

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3.14 Project 1V2581 – Washington County

3.15 Project 1V2582 – Washington County

3.16 Project 1V2583 – Washington County

SECTION 4: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (NYSDOT REGION 3)

4.1 General Special Note – Region 3 Projects

4.2 Pilot Vehicle – Region 3 Projects

4.3 General Special Note – Region 3 Projects

4.4 Project 360462 – Route 221, Cortland County

4.5 Project 360470 – Route 49, Oswego County

4.6 Project 360471 – Route 11A, Onondaga County

4.7 Project 360471 – Route 11, Onondaga County

4.8 Project 360471 – Field Ln, Onondaga County

4.9 Project 360477 – Route 370, Onondaga County

4.10 Project 360478 – Route 13, Oswego County

4.11 Project 360484 – Route 931B, Onondaga County

4.12 Project 360504 – Route 104, Oswego County

4.13 Project 360505 – Route 96, Seneca County

4.14 Project 360506 – Route 104, Oswego County

4.15 Project 360507 – Route 5/20, Cayuga County

4.16 Project 360508 – Route 26, Cortland County

4.17 Project 360509 – Route 174, Onondaga County

SECTION 5: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (NYSDOT REGION 4)

5.1 General Special Note – Region 4 Projects

5.2 Right of Way (ROW) – Region 4 Projects

5.3 Contractor’s Use of ROW for Staging – Region 4 Projects

5.4 Temporary Lane/Shoulder Closure Restrictions for Major Holidays – Region 4 Projects

5.5 Project 4V2511 – Route 63, Genesee County

5.6 Project 4V2512 – Route 77, Genesee County

5.7 Project 4V2521 – Route 36, Livingston County

5.8 Project 4V2522 – Route 39, Livingston County

5.9 Project 4V2532 – Route 253/943C, Monroe County

5.10 Project 4V2533 – Route 259, Monroe County

5.11 Project 4V2541 – Route 14, Ontario County

5.12 Project 4V2553 – Route 31A, Orleans County

5.13 Project 4V2561 – Rt. 31, Wayne County

5.14 Project 4V2572 – Route 20A, Wyoming County

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SECTION 6: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (NYSDOT REGION 5)

6.1 General Special Note – Region 5 Projects

6.2 Effective PG Binder Content – Region 5 Projects

6.3 Polymer Modified PG Binder – Region 5 Projects

6.4 Traffic Signal Detection – Region 5 Projects

6.5 Pavement Markings – Region 5 Projects

6.6 Abrading Existing Pre-Formed & Epoxy Pavement Markings – Region 5 Projects

6.7 Centerline Audible Roadway Delineators (CARDs) – Region 5 Projects

6.8 Time Restrictions – Region 5 Projects

6.9 Holiday Restrictions – Region 5 Projects

6.10 Projects with Milling by Paving Contractor – Region 5 Projects

6.11 Milled Surfaces on Locations Milled by Other Contractors – Region 5 Projects

6.12 Rebates – Region 5 Projects

6.13 Project 5V2511 – Cattaraugus County

6.14 Project 5V2512 – Cattaraugus County

6.15 Project 5V2421 – Chautauqua County

6.16 Project 5V2422 – Chautauqua County

6.17 Project 5V2531 – Erie County

6.18 Project 5V2532 – Erie County

6.19 Project 5V2541 – Erie County

6.20 Project 5V2542 – Erie County

6.21 Project 5V2543 – Erie County

6.22 Project 5V2551 – Niagara County

6.23 Project 5V2552 – Niagara County

6.24 Project 5V2553 – Niagara County

SECTION 7: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (NYSDOT REGION 6)

7.1 Holiday Restrictions – Region 6 Projects

7.2 Special Note – Region 6 Projects

7.3 Project 6V2512 – Allegany County

7.4 Project 6V2515 – Allegany County

7.5 Project 6V2542 – Steuben County

7.6 Project 6H2401 – Allegany County

7.7 Project 6H2403 – Chemung County

7.8 Project 6H2405 – Steuben County

7.9 Project 6H2406 – Steuben County

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SECTION 8: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (NYSDOT REGION 7)

8.1 Special Work Zone Traffic Control – Pilot Vehicle – Region 7 Projects

8.2 Vibratory Compaction Restrictions for Projects within Village/Hamlets/City Limits

8.3 Additional Paving on Parking Areas/Cross Overs (U-Turns)/Snowplow Turnarounds – Region 7

Projects

8.4 PEM Evaluation Using Performance Testing – Region 7 Projects

8.5 Arbitrary Station – Region 7 Projects

8.6 Project 7V2564 – Jefferson County

8.7 Project 7PAV77– Franklin County

8.8 Project 7PAV78– Franklin County

SECTION 9: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (NYSDOT REGION 9)

9.1 Special Notes – Region 9 Projects

9.2 Compaction Requirements – Region 9

9.3 Traffic Restrictions – Project 9HW571 - Region 9

9.4 Centerline Audible Roadway Delineators (CARDs) – Region 9

9.5 Production Cold Micro-milling, Various Projects, Various Counties – Region 9

9.6 Coordination for Signals, Various Projects, Various Counties – Region 9

9.7 PEM Evaluation Using Performance Testing – Region 9

9.8 Substitution of Nuclear Density Gauge with DPS for 60 Series Compaction – Region 9

SECTION 10: SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE

10.1 Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Criteria

10.2 Project Dimensions

10.3 Rebates Table

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SECTION 1: ASPHALT MIX – (SPECIFIC CLAUSES)

1.1 Material Descriptions

The following are the material descriptions of Superpave Asphalt Mixture items and tack coat items that may be included in this contract:

MATERIAL

DESIGNATION DESCRIPTION

404.0179 Truing & Leveling, 70 Series Compaction, F9 Asphalt Pavement

404.0189 Truing & Leveling, 80 Series Compaction, F9 Asphalt Pavement

404.0589 Shim, 80 Series Compaction, F9, Asphalt Pavement

404.0681 6.3 Top, 80 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement

404.0682 6.3 Top, 80 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement

404.0683 6.3 Top, 80 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement

404.0951 9.5 Top, 50 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement

404.0952 9.5 Top, 50 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement

404.0961 9.5 Top, 60 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement

404.0962 9.5 Top, 60 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement

404.0963 9.5 Top, 60 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement

404.0971 9.5 Top, 70 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement

404.0972 9.5 Top, 70 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement

404.0973 9.5 Top, 70 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement

404.1251 12.5 Top or Binder, 50 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement

404.1252 12.5 Top or Binder, 50 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement

404.1261 12.5 Top or Binder, 60 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement

404.1262 12.5 Top or Binder, 60 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement

404.1263 12.5 Top or Binder, 60 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement

404.1271 12.5 Top or Binder, 70 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement

404.1272 12.5 Top or Binder, 70 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement

404.1273 12.5 Top or Binder, 70 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement

406.0179 Truing & Leveling, 70 Series Compaction, F9 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0189 Truing & Leveling, 80 Series Compaction, F9 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0589 Shim, 80 Series Compaction, F9, Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0681 6.3 Top, 80 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0682 6.3 Top, 80 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0683 6.3 Top, 80 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0951 9.5 Top, 50 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0952 9.5 Top, 50 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0961 9.5 Top, 60 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0962 9.5 Top, 60 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0963 9.5 Top, 60 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0971 9.5 Top, 70 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

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406.0972 9.5 Top, 70 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.0973 9.5 Top, 70 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.1251 12.5 Top or Binder, 50 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.1252 12.5 Top or Binder, 50 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.1261 12.5 Top or Binder, 60 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.1262 12.5 Top or Binder, 60 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.1263 12.5 Top or Binder, 60 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.1271 12.5 Top or Binder, 70 Series Compaction, F1 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.1272 12.5 Top or Binder, 70 Series Compaction, F2 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

406.1273 12.5 Top or Binder, 70 Series Compaction, F3 Asphalt Pavement with Fibers

407.0102 Diluted Tack Coat

407.0103 Straight Tack Coat

407.01040009 Track-less Tack Coat

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SECTION 1: ASPHALT MIX – (SPECIFIC CLAUSES) (Cont’d)

1.2 Pre-Paving Meeting

The vendor shall schedule a Pre-Paving Meeting with the affected Resident Engineer within one month after the award of the Contract and at least two weeks prior to the start of paving. At this meeting the vendor shall present Certificates of Insurance evidencing compliance with the additional insurance requirements, their proposed paving schedule, equipment, proposed tack coat application procedure and paving procedure, and Work Zone Traffic Control Plan to the State for approval. At least one week prior to the start of paving, the vendor shall coordinate the details of the paving with the Resident Engineer.

1.3 Supervision

The Department of Transportation shall provide supervision for the paving operation. The Resident Engineer shall designate a Paving Supervisor and that person shall be in charge of the operation. The following portions of Section 105 - CONTROL OF WORK of the Standard Specifications shall apply to these projects: 105-01 ENGINEER’S AUTHORITY, 105- 05

VENDOR RESPONSIBILITY, 105-06 COOPERATION WITH UTILITIES AND OTHER

CONTRACTORS.

1.4 Work Hours

Work shall not be permitted on Sundays and NYS Holidays. If the contractors desire to work overtime on other days, dispensation from NYS Labor Department must be obtained using Department of Labor Form PW-30. Night work is prohibited unless agreed to by the Contractor and NYS Department of Transportation. All Overtime Dispensations requests shall be submitted to the Resident Engineer or his/her designee at the Pre-Paving meeting.

1.5 Restoration of Disturbed Areas

During the course of the work the vendor shall take reasonable care not to disturb areas outside the existing pavement. Any areas disturbed by the vendor shall be returned to their original condition at no expense to the State. Any and all debris generated as part of the work shall be removed by the vendor upon completion of the project.

1.6 Tack Coat

The vendor shall provide and apply bituminous tack coat to all existing asphalt pavement surfaces to be overlaid in this contract (and to all asphalt pavement surfaces included in this contract that will be overlaid by this contract). Tack coat shall meet the material requirements in Section 407-2 of the Standard Specifications. The application of tack coat shall comply with Section 407-3 of the Standard Specifications. Tack coat shall be paid under its own item in gallons.

1.7 Construction Details

The construction details shall comply with the requirements specified in Subsections 401-3.01, 404-3 and 407-3 of the Standard Specifications. The Paving Supervisor shall have sole responsibility for determining compliance with the specifications. All orders given to the vendor regarding construction details shall be considered final. The pavement thicknesses and lane and shoulder widths shall be as specified elsewhere in this Invitation for Bids.

1.8 Attention: Special Note - Conditioning

The vendor will not be responsible for the initial conditioning of the existing pavement and shoulder surfaces as described in Section 404-3.05 of the NYSDOT Standard Specifications (unless stated differently in the projects’ specific clause). Patching, joint repair, crack filling and the initial surface cleaning will be done by NYSDOT forces prior to the VPP project (unless stated differently in the projects’ specific clause). However, once the VPP overlay placement begins, the vendor is responsible for keeping the pavement and shoulders clean until the overlay operations are completed, as per Section 633-3.01 of the NYSDOT Standard Specifications.

1.9 Special Note – Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

For New York State Department of Transportation projects:

• When 8,000 Tons (per mix design) of permanently incorporated Asphalt is supplied per project, the Contractor shall submit EPDs specific to the supplied material.

• For projects with multiple mix designs, an EPD shall be required only when an individual mixture meets or exceeds the listed quantity threshold.

• EPDs shall be submitted to the Director of Materials at materials.epds@dot.ny.gov

• EPDs shall comply with ISO 14025, 14044, and 21930 and be type III as defined by ISO

14025.

1.10 Work Zone Traffic Control

The vendor shall be responsible for work zone traffic control. Traffic shall be controlled in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and Sections 619-1 through 619-3 of the Standard Specifications as described herein including modifications to the Standard Specifications. The vendor shall submit a Work Zone Traffic Control Plan for approval to the Resident Engineer at the Pre-Paving Meeting. For two-way roadways, NYSDOT 619 Standard Sheets 619-307, 619-308, 619-309, 619-312 and 619-314 included in this document may be used as a basis for development of a Work Zone Traffic Control Plan occupies a location for more than an hour within a single daylight period. For one-way roadways, NYSDOT 619 Standard Sheets 619-302, 619-303, and 619-313 may be used as a basis for development of a Work Zone Traffic Control Plan. For one-way Freeways or Expressways, NYSDOT 619 Standard Sheets 619-301, 619-302, 619-304, and 619-305 may be used as a basis for development of a Work Zone Traffic Control Plan occupies a location for more than an hour within a single daylight period. For multilane roadways, NYSDOT 619 Standard Sheets 619-302, 619-311, 619-313, 619-312, 619-317 and 619 325 included in this document may be used as a basis for development of a Work Zone Traffic Control Plan occupies a location for more than an hour within single daylight period. NYSDOT 619 Standard Sheets can be found at https://webapps.dot.ny.gov/part-ii-619-standard-sheets.

All necessary flaggers for Work Zone Traffic Control shall be provided by the vendor. For two-way roadways, a minimum of three flaggers shall be provided while the paving operation is underway. One shall be stationed at each end of the operation, and one shall be stationed with the paver. For one-way roadways, a minimum of two flaggers shall be provided while the paving operation is underway. One shall be stationed at the beginning of the operation, and one shall be stationed with the paver. The vendor shall station flaggers such that communication is maintained between the flaggers. Hand signals, radios, pilot vehicles or some other means of communication may be used subject to the approval of the Resident Engineer.

All costs for Work Zone Traffic Control including flagging, temporary pavement marking and/or delineation, and construction signs are included in the price per ton of asphalt item (s). No separate payment shall be made.

Major intersecting roads are defined as through State, County, Town, Village, or City roads. The Contractor may provide Portable signs as shown in Figure 6F-2 of the MUTCD and meeting the requirements of Section 619 of the Standard Specifications for lane closures during work hours.

Signs left active at night shall be rigid and reflectorized in accordance with the Standard Specifications.

With prior permission of the State's Resident Engineer, the contractor may provide portable signs as shown in Figure 6F-2 of the MUTCD for the DO NOT PASS and NO CENTER LINE signs referenced in Section Special Note - Temporary Pavement Markings. The contractor shall be responsible for assuring that these signs will be in their upright, visible positions twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week while 2’ x 4” temporary yellow markings are used instead of full barrier pavement markings.

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The vendor shall provide construction signs as specified in Section 619-1 through 619-3 of the Standard Specifications and in the MUTCD. At a minimum, the Contractor shall install the following permanent construction signs.

SIGN MINIMUM SIZE LOCATION

ROAD WORK

NEXT_ MILES

G20-1 Conventional 36” x 18”

Freeways 48” x 24”

On main line upstream of project in each direction.

END ROAD

WORK

G20-2 Conventional 36” x 18”

Freeways 48” x 24”

On main line after end of project in each direction.

ROAD WORK

AHEAD

W20-1 Conventional 36” x 36”

Freeways 48” x 48”

On main line in advance of the affected highway segment in each direction and on major intersecting roads 300 -500 feet in advance of main line. Sign should be covered if it conflicts with temporary signing in the vicinity. (Place between the G20-1 and the first warning sign that states condition- i.e., W8-12, W8-9 or W8-15).

DO NOT PASS

R4-1 Conventional 24” x 30”

If 2’x 4” temporary yellow markings are used instead of full barrier centerline pavement markings, place the first sign at or within 100 feet of the beginning of the unmarked area, second within 1,000 feet and subsequent signs, spaced every ½ mile along project in each direction.

NO CENTER LINE

W8-12

If 2’x 4” temporary yellow markings are used instead of full barrier centerline pavement markings, place the first sign in advance of the condition and the first “DO NOT PASS” sign: 300’ urban is preferred (100’ minimum), 500’ rural is preferred (200’ minimum).

Place additional signs spaced every 2 miles on mainline in each direction and after every major intersecting road.

LOW SHOULDER

W8-9

Freeways 48” x 48”

Place on mainline spaced every 2 miles along project in each direction and after every major intersecting road until shoulder back-up is installed (if conditions warrant use, place between the W8-12 and R4-1, maintaining a minimum of 200’ between signs for rural roads and 100’ on urban. The W8-12 can be moved upstream to accommodate the required spacing).

GROOVED

PAVEMENT

W8-15 Conventional 36” x 36”

Freeways 48” x 48”

On any roadway 500 feet in advance of rebates milled under this contract, but not paved. Remove or cover after paving rebate.

**All signs should maintain an absolute minimum spacing of 200’ rural or 100’ urban. 500’ is preferred on rural and 300’ is preferred on urban.

Double stacking of any of the above signs, or combination thereof, will NOT be permitted.

1.10.1 Special Note - Temporary Pavement Markings

The vendor shall install and maintain temporary pavement markings on any paved surface without permanent pavement markings before opening it to traffic, before nightfall or before the end of the work day, whichever comes soonest except for areas that are open during the work shift with channelizing devices or flaggers. Temporary pavement markings shall meet the requirements of Section 619 of the Standard Specifications except that two-lane, two-way highways may be left without full barrier centerlines in no passing zones for a maximum of 7 calendar days provided that NO CENTER LINE (W8-12, black on orange), NO PASSING ZONE (W14-3, black on orange pennant shaped sign), and DO NOT PASS (R4-1) signs are used consistent with the MUTCD and in conjunction with yellow 2 foot by 4 inch pavement markings consisting of retro-reflective removable pavement marking tape, paint or yellow temporary overlay markers installed on a 40-ft. cycle to delineate the centerline location.

The State is responsible for the final pavement markings unless otherwise indicated in the contract. If the vendor chooses to install NO CENTER LINE and DO NOT PASS signs and temporary yellow 2 foot by 4-inch pavement markings in lieu of full barrier centerline markings, the signs shall be left in place until the State has completed installing the final pavement markings. The State will normally complete final pavement markings within 7 days of the project completion. However, if unavoidable situations delay the pavement marking installation the signs shall remain in place for 14 calendar days after the project has been completed or until the State has completed installing the final pavement markings, whichever comes first. If permanent pavement marking cannot be installed within 14 days of the project completion, State must install interim pavement markings including center lines, edge lines, stop bars, and simple crosswalks with no hatching before the end of 14 days after project completion.

1.10.2 Asphalt Mixture Overlay Splice (Rebate)

The vendor shall install asphalt mixture overlay splices (pavement terminations) as per the Detail of Asphalt Overlay Splice (see next page). Asphalt Mixture overlay splices shall be installed at the areas indicated in the Location Table for Asphalt Mixture Overlay Splices. The cost for saw cutting, milling rebates and cleaning pavement in the splice area shall be included in the price bid per ton of bituminous concrete. Tack coat shall be paid under its own item as specified elsewhere. No separate payments shall be made for asphalt mixture overlay splices.

Immediately after the asphalt mixture overlay splices are milled, a temporary asphalt mixture ramp shall be constructed. A cone or drum shall be installed at the ramp. If the rebate is left in place at night a drum equipped with a Type A flashing warning light shall be used and the ramp sloped in accordance with Table 619-1. No separate payment shall be made for the ramps. The cost shall be included in the price bid per ton of asphalt.

Where rebates are milled and ramps are constructed and traffic is to ride on the milled pavement for more than the one work day in which the rebate is milled, GROOVED PAVEMENT signs (W8-15) shall be installed on the right side of the roadway, 500 feet upstream of the rebate location. No separate payment shall be made for the GROOVED PAVEMENT sign. The cost shall be included in the price bid per ton of bituminous concrete.

Detail of Asphalt Overlay Splice

1.10.3 Special Note: Work Zone Intrusion Initiative

As part of the Department of Transportation’s Work Zone Intrusion Initiative, the following counter measures shall apply to this Invitation for Bids:

Channelizing Device Spacing Reduction A maximum channelizing device spacing of 40 feet shall be provided at stationary work sites where workers are exposed to traffic. This spacing shall be maintained a reasonable distance upstream of workers and shall be used throughout the work zone.

Where tapers are located less than 500 feet from the work site, the 40-foot spacing shall be used in the taper as well.

Drums or vertical panels are preferred for long-term stationary and intermediate-term stationary work zones, and at any locations where the risk of intrusion is high. Traffic cones are normally adequate for work zones set up and removed on a daily basis.

In long lane or shoulder closures, at least two channelizing devices shall be placed transversely at maximum 800-foot intervals to discourage traffic from driving through the closed lane. Transversely placed devices are not required where pilot vehicles are in use.

Frequent checks shall be made to reset channelizing devices dislodged by traffic.

Flagger Station Enhanced Setups Additional cones and a flag tree meeting Section 6F.62 of the MUTCD shall be used upstream of flagger stations to provide added warning to drivers. These devices shall be used for flagger stations except those that are constantly moving or are in use at one location for no more than a few minutes. If the W20-7a Flagger sign is required, the additional cones and flag tree shall also be used. If the flaggers move with the paving operation, the vendor shall ensure that appropriate distances are maintained between the flagger sign series, flag tree and the flaggers. The W20-7 flagger sign shall be a minimum of 500 feet and a maximum of 2,500 feet in advance of the flagger. If two or more sets of signs on an approach are used to maintain appropriate distances, when the operation progresses to the point where the next set of flagger warning signs is activated the original signs shall be deactivated by removal, turning away from traffic, or laying them down in a manner that does not pose a roadside hazard for passing vehicles. Only one series of flagger warning signs per approach shall normally be visible to traffic. For additional details on Flagger Station Enhanced Setups, see Work Zone Traffic Control Drawings in this Invitation for Bids.

1.10.4 Temporary Rumble Strips

Description This work shall consist of the installation, maintenance, and subsequent removal of temporary rumble strips in paving work zones where indicated in the Invitation for Bids or as directed by the Engineer.

Materials Rumble strips shall be either constructed in place from a raised strip of asphalt concrete or constructed in place with removable pavement marking tape. Raised removable tape rumble strips shall be formed by applying four layers of removable black non-reflectorized removable pavement marking tape. The tape shall be applied to a clean, dry pavement surface in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The pavement surface shall be cleaned with compressed air just prior to application of the tape.

Raised asphalt rumble strips shall be formed from asphalt mixture meeting the requirements of Items 404.0589 or 404.0989. Tack coat meeting the requirements of Item 407.0102 Diluted Tack Coat shall be used to adhere the rumble strip to the existing pavement. Temporary rumble strips shall be formed using a specially constructed rumble strip paver (drag box) pulled transversely across the pavement, or by hand placement between forms fixed to the pavement. If forms are used, they shall be removed prior to compaction of the asphalt mixture. Compaction shall be accomplished using a plate tamper or a static roller. The roadway surface on which the rumble strips are to be attached shall be dry, free of surface contaminants such as dust or oil, and shall be 45 degrees F or greater unless otherwise authorized by the Engineer. The pavement surface shall be cleaned with compressed air just prior to tack coating and subsequent installation of rumble strips.

Temporary rumble strips shall be placed in a succession of three 6 Strip Patterns according to the attached “Suggested Layout Details - Temporary Rumble Strips”. Each strip shall be placed on 10-foot centers and traversing the full width of each travel lane.

On curbed roadways, rumble strips shall end a minimum of 3 feet from the curb so as to not interfere with drainage. Rumble strips shall be between 6 inches and 9 inches in width and have a final compacted thickness of 0.4 inches + 0.1 inches.

Any raised rumble strips that fail to adhere to the pavement, or become damaged or flattened such that, in the opinion of the Engineer, they are no longer performing their intended function, shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Any associated damage to the pavement shall also be repaired by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Engineer. These replacements or repairs shall be made at no additional expense to the Purchasing Agency.

When directed by the Engineer, (e.g., prior to the start of the winter plowing season), or prior to the placement of successive pavement courses, the Contractor shall completely remove the rumble strips from the pavement. Rumble strips shall be removed upon completion of work and concurrently with the removal of other temporary traffic control signs and devices. Any pavement that is damaged in the process of removing the rumble strips shall be repaired by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Engineer at no additional expense to the Purchasing Agency.

Basis of Payment All costs for the installation, maintenance and removal of temporary rumble strips are included in the price per ton of asphalt. No separate payment shall be made.

1.11 Contract Bonds

The Contractor shall provide the State with a Labor and Materials Bond from a Surety Company listed on the U.S. Department of the Treasury listing of Approved Sureties (Treasury Department Circular 570) and licensed to do business in New York State, and with a minimum rating by A.M.

Best of (A-) in the “best’s Key Rating Guide”. Treasury Department Circular 570 can be found on the U.S. Department of the Treasury website at https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/surety-bonds/circular-570.html.

The Contractor shall procure and deliver the bond to the State at the Pre-Paving Meeting referenced in Section Pre-Paving Meeting and shall maintain it at its own expense and without expense to the State during the Contract and until three months after the OGS contract ending date. If the contract is extended, the Labor and Materials Bond shall be extended until three months after the new contract ending date. The Surety Company shall append a statement of its financial condition and a copy of the resolution authorizing the execution of Bonds by the officers of the Company to the bond.

1.11.1 Labor and Material Bond

The Contractor shall provide a bond in the form prescribed by the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), shown in the NYSDOT Standard Specification for Design and Construction, Sub-Section 103-08 Sample Form of Labor and Material Bond, with sufficient sureties, approved by said Commissioner, guaranteeing prompt payment of monies due all persons supplying the Contractor with labor and materials employed and used in carrying out the contract, which bond shall inure to the benefit of the persons supplying such labor and materials. The amount of the Labor and Material Bond shall be 100% of the amount of the total contract bid price.

1.11.2 Labor and Material Bond Example

See the sample Labor and Materials Bond language found on the next 2 pages.

http://www.fms.treas.gov/c570/index.html.

http://www.fms.treas.gov/c570/index.html.

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103-08 SAMPLE FORM OF LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that

(Name of Contractor) (Address) (Hereinafter called the “Principal”) and the a corporation created and existing under the laws of the State of having its principal office in the City of .................................. (hereinafter called the “Surety”), are held and firmly bound unto the People of the State of New York (hereinafter called the “State”) by and through its Department of Transportation (hereinafter called the “Department”), in the full and just sum of [Total Contract Bid Price or the “A Portion” of Total Contract Bid Price Dollars ($ )] good and lawful money of the United States of America, for payment of which said sum of money, well and truly to be made and done, the said Principal binds itself, its heirs, executors and administrators, successors and assigns, and the said Surety binds itself, its successors and assigns jointly and severally, firmly by these presents:

WHEREAS, said Principal has entered into a certain written contract, on the day of , 20 with the Department of Transportation, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, New York 12232.

(Project Description) In the county/counties of which constitutes Contract No. NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such, that if the said Principal shall promptly pay all monies due to all persons furnishing labor or materials to it or its Subcontractors in the prosecution of the work provided for in said contract, then this obligation shall be void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect; Provided, however, that the Comptroller of the State of New York having required the said Principal to furnish this bond in order to comply with the provisions of Section 137 of the State Finance Law, all rights and remedies on this bond shall inure solely to such persons and shall be determined in accordance with the provisions, conditions and limitations of said Section to the same extent as if they were copied at length herein; and Further, provided, that the place of trial of any action on this bond shall be in the county in which the said contract was to be performed, or if said contract was to be performed in more than one county then in any such county, and not elsewhere.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the said Principal has hereunto set his/her (their, its) hand and the said Surety has caused this instrument to be signed by its authorized officer, the day and year above written.

Signed and delivered day of 20 in the presence of ) (Company) By ) Principal (Signature) ) (Title) ) (Company) By ) Surety (Signature) ) (Title of Authorized Officer) (The Surety Company shall append a single copy of a statement of its financial condition and a copy of the resolution authorizing the execution of Bonds by officers of the Company to the bond(s).

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103-08 SAMPLE FORM OF LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND

(Acknowledgment of principal, unless it be a corporation) STATE OF NEW YORK ss. :

COUNTY OF

On this day of 20 , before me personally came to me known and known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he/she executed the same.

Notary Public (Acknowledgment of principal, if a corporation) STATE OF NEW YORK ss. :

COUNTY

On this day of 20 , before me personally came tome known and known to me to be the person, who being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he/she resides in that he/she is the of the the corporation described in and which executed the foregoing instrument; and that he/she signed his/her name thereto by order of the Board of Directors of said Corporation.

(Acknowledgment of Surety Company) STATE OF NEW YORK ss. :

COUNTY OF

On this day of 20 , before me personally came tome known and known to me to be the person, who being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he/she resides in that he/she is the of the the corporation described in the foregoing instrument; and that he/she signed his/her name thereto by order of the Board of Directors of said Corporation.

State Of New York Office of the Attorney General I hereby approve the foregoing contract and bond as to form and manner of execution.

SECTION 2: PROJECTS – SPECIAL NOTES – (ALL NYSDOT REGIONS)

2.1 Funding Source

The following projects will be funded by Federal Aid:

Projects 4V2512, 5V2511, 6H2405, 6V2512, 6V2515, 6V2542, 7PAV84, 7V2511, 7V2512, 7V2521, 7V2522, 7V2523, 7V2531, 7V2532, 7V2541, 7V2543, 7V2552, 7V2553, 7V2554, 7V2562, 9V2511, and 9V2581.

The following projects will be 100% State funded:

Projects 1V2511, 1V2512, 1V2521, 1V2522, 1V2571, 1V2572, 1V2581, 1V2582, 1V2583, 360462, 360470, 360471, 360477, 360478, 360484, 360504, 360505, 360506, 360507, 360508, 360509, 4V2511, 4V2521, 4V2522, 4V2532, 4V2533, 4V2541, 4V2553, 4V2561, 4V2572, 5V2512, 5V2521, 5V2522, 5V2531, 5V2532, 5V2541, 5V2542, 5V2543, 5V2551, 5V2552, 5V2553, 6H2401, 6H2403, 6H2406, 7PAV75, 7PAV76, 7PAV77, 7PAV78, 7PAV79, 7PAV81, 7PAV82, 7PAV83, 7V2542, 7V2551, 7V2564, 9HW511, 9HW513, 9HW523, 9HW541, 9HW562, 9HW571, and 9HW581.

2.2 Project Locations

The specific locations for all projects listed in this Invitation for Bids can be found in Attachment 1 - Pricing.

2.3 Special Note - Coordination with Cold Recycling or Heater Scarification Projects Prior to asphalt mixture overlay, Projects 1V2511, 1V2512, 360462, 4V2522, 7PAV78, 9HW511, 9HW513, 9HW523, 9HW571, 9HW581, 9V2511, and 9V2581 involve cold recycling and Project 360508 involves heater scarification through separate contractor(s). These VPP overlay projects require that the paving contractor coordinates their work with the corresponding cold recycling/ heater scarification contactor to allow required curing period before placing the asphalt mixture overlay as well as to minimize disruption to the traveling public and the time traffic is running over a recycled surface.

2.4 Special Note – PG Binder and Mix Design Level

2.4.1 PG 64S-22

Requirements of this note apply to all Section 404 Asphalt Mixture items in this contract as outlined in Section Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Criteria table.

PG Binder Use a PG 64S-22 (Standard) meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 332, Standard Specification for Performance Graded Asphalt Binder using Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR), for the production of asphalt mixtures for this project.

Terminal Blend Crumb Rubber modifier may be used for this PG binder. When terminal blend CRM PG binder is used, the following shall apply:

• Crumb rubber particles shall be finer than #30 sieve size.

• The CRM PG binder shall be storage-stable and homogeneous.

• The Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) shall be set at 2-mm gap.

• The CRM PG binder shall be 99% free of particles retained on the 600 µm sieve as tested in accordance with Section 5.4 of M 332.

Use of polyphosphoric acid (PPA) to modify the PG binder properties is prohibited for mixtures under this contract. This prohibition also applies to the use of PPA as a cross-linking agent for polymer modification.

SECTION 2: PROJECTS - SPECIAL NOTES (ALL NYSDOT REGIONS) (Cont’d) Mix Design The mixture designs must be developed in accordance with the criteria specified in the Asphalt Mixture items that are appropriate for an Estimated Traffic Level as noted in Section Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Criteria table.

Note: The PG binder for this project may be modified with CRM additives to meet the requirements stated above. Handling of the Asphalt Mixture shall be discussed at the pre-paving meetings.

2.4.2 PG 64V-22

Requirements of this note apply to all of Section 404 Asphalt Mixture items in this contract as outlined in Section Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Criteria table.

PG Binder Use polymer or Terminal Blend Crumb Rubber modified PG 64V-22 (Very High) meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 332, Standard Specification for Performance Graded Asphalt Binder using Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR), for the production of asphalt mixtures for this project. In addition, the binder grade must also meet the elastomeric properties as indicated by one of the following equations for %R3.2:

1. For Jnr3.2 ≥ 0.1, %R3.2 >29.371 * Jnr3.2-0.2633

2. For Jnr3.2 <0.1, %R3.2 > 55

Where: R3.2 is % recovery at 3.2 kPa Jnr 3.2 is the average non-recoverable creep compliance at 3.2 kPa.

When terminal blend CRM PG binder is used, the following shall apply:

• Crumb rubber particles shall be finer than #30 sieve size.

• The CRM PG binder shall be storage-stable and homogeneous.

• The Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) shall be set at 2-mm gap.

• The CRM PG binder shall be 99% free of particles retained on the 600 µm sieve as tested in accordance with Section 5.4 of M 332.

Use of polyphosphoric acid (PPA) to modify the PG binder properties is prohibited for mixtures under this contract. This prohibition also applies to the use of PPA as a cross-linking agent for polymer modification.

The mixture designs must be developed in accordance with the criteria specified in the Asphalt Mixture items that are appropriate for an Estimated Traffic Level as noted in Section Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Criteria table.

Note: The PG binder for this project will be modified with polymer or CRM additives to meet the requirements stated above. Handling of the Asphalt Mixture shall be discussed at the pre- paving meetings.

2.4.3 PG 64H-22

Requirements of this note apply to all Section 404 Asphalt Mixture items in this contract as outlined in Section Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Criteria table.

PG Binder Use a PG 64H-22 (High) meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 332, Standard Specification for Performance Graded Asphalt Binder using Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR), for the production of asphalt mixtures for this project. Terminal Blend Crumb Rubber modifier may be used for this PG binder.

When terminal blend CRM PG binder is used, the following shall apply:

• Crumb rubber particles shall be finer than #30 sieve size.

• The CRM PG binder shall be storage-stable and homogeneous.

• The Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) shall be set at 2-mm gap.

• The CRM PG binder shall be 99% free of particles retained on the 600 µm sieve as tested in accordance with Section 5.4 of M 332.

Use of poly-phosphoric acid (PPA) to modify the PG binder properties is prohibited for mixtures containing limestone, limestone as an aggregate blend component, limestone as a constituent in crushed gravel aggregate, or recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) that includes any limestone. This prohibition also applies to the use of PPA as a cross-linking agent for polymer modification.

Mix Design The mixture designs must be developed in accordance with the criteria specified in the Asphalt Mixture items that are appropriate for an Estimated Traffic Level as noted in Section Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Criteria table.

Note: The PG binder for this project may be modified with CRM additives to meet the requirements stated above. Handling of the Asphalt Mixture shall be discussed at the pre-paving meetings.

2.4.4 PG 64E-22

Requirements of this note apply to all of Section 404 Asphalt Mixture items in this contract as outlined in Section Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Criteria table.

PG Binder

Use polymer or Terminal Blend Crumb Rubber modified PG 64E-22 (Extreme) meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 332, Standard Specification for Performance Graded Asphalt Binder using Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR), for the production of asphalt mixtures for this project. In addition, the binder grade must also meet the elastomeric properties as indicated by one of the following equations for %R3.2:

1. For Jnr3.2 ≥ 0.1, %R3.2 >29.371 * Jnr3.2-0.2633

2. For Jnr3.2 <0.1, %R3.2 > 55

Where: R3.2 is % recovery at 3.2 kPa Jnr 3.2 is the average non-recoverable creep compliance at 3.2 kPa.

When terminal blend CRM PG binder is used, the following shall apply:

• Crumb rubber particles shall be finer than #30 sieve size.

• The CRM PG binder shall be storage-stable and homogeneous.

• The Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) shall be set at 2-mm gap.

• The CRM PG binder shall be 99% free of particles retained on the 600 µm sieve as tested in accordance with Section 5.4 of M 332.

Use of poly-phosphoric acid (PPA) to modify the PG binder properties is prohibited for mixtures containing limestone, limestone as an aggregate blend component, limestone as a constituent in crushed gravel aggregate, or recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) that includes any limestone. This prohibition also applies to the use of PPA as a cross-linking agent for polymer modification.

Mix Design The mixture designs must be developed in accordance with the criteria specified in the Asphalt Mixture items that are appropriate for an Estimated Traffic Level as noted in Section Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Criteria table.

Note: The PG binder for this project will be modified with polymer or CRM additives to meet the requirements stated above. Handling of the Asphalt Mixture shall be discussed at the Pre-Paving meeting.

2.5 Special Note - Railroad Involvement in Federal Funded Projects

Bidders are advised that there may be active at-grade railroad crossings within the limits of projects in this Invitation for Bids. The following at-grade railroad crossings have been identified, but there may be others within the limits of these projects that have not been identified:

PROJECT

NUMBER

COUNTY ROUTE RAILROAD NAME LOCATION

9V2511 Broome 11 NYS&W RM 11 9101-3150

At the identified at-grade crossings, and any other active at grade railroad crossings encountered on the projects in this Invitation for Bids, the contractor shall conduct its work and handle the equipment such that no part of any material or equipment shall foul a track, catenary, electrical facility or signal facility. A track is fouled when any object is brought within 7.62 M (25’) of the centerline of the track or the nearest point of a rail road’s catenary, electrical facility or signal facility.

2.6 Special Note - Railroad Involvement in 100% State Funded Projects Bidders are advised that there may be active at grade railroad crossings within the limits of projects in this Invitation for Bids. The following at grade railroad crossings have been identified, but there may be others within the limits of these projects that have not been identified:

PROJECT

NUMBER

COUNTY ROUTE RAILROAD NAME LOCATION

1V2572 Warren 28 Maintained by Warrant County DPW RM 28 1710 1162 + 220’

1V2581 Washington 22 Batten Kill Railroad RM 22 1808 1064

360471 Onondaga 11 NY Susquehanna & Western RM 113303 1006

360484 Onondaga 931B CSX RM 931B 3301 1008

4V2533 Monroe 259 CSX - Michael Sliper Michael_sliper@csx.com

RM 259 4301 1006

4V2572 Wyoming 20A Norfolk Southern D.S. Starling (Shawn) douglas.starling@nscorp.com

RM 20A 4602 1166

5V2512 Cattaraugus 62 Cattaraugus county

IDA/NYLE RM 62 5102 1153

9HW523 Chenango 320 NYS&W RM 320 9201-1002

9HW581 Tioga 38 R.J. Corman Railroad Group RM 38 6501-1118

At the identified at grade crossings, and any other active at grade railroad crossings encountered on the projects in this Invitation for Bids, the contractor shall coordinate with the corresponding railroad as per follows:

mailto:Michael_sliper@csx.com mailto:douglas.starling@nscorp.com

Coordination with Railroad(s)

The Contractor shall note that this project may require close coordination with a railroad and railroad protective flagging services.

Description The Contractor shall conduct its work and handle its equipment such that no part of any material or equipment shall foul a track, catenary, electrical facility, or signal facility without written permission from the chief engineer of the railroad company(s) affected. A track is fouled when any object is brought within 7.62 M (25’) of the centerline of the track or the nearest point of a railroad’s catenary, electrical facility, or signal facility.

Construction Details In the event the Contractor’s work does foul a railroad facility the Contractor shall obtain a permit in order to enter railroad property and to cover the costs of the railroad’s force account services.

The Contractor will not be allowed to enter onto the railroad’s property to perform contract work, nor will the railroad provide services occasioned by the Contractor’s operations unless the Contractor notifies the railroad and receives the railroad’s prior approval. A railroad will not provide any services necessitated by the Contractor’s operations until the permit is obtained.

These railroad’s costs will include but may not be limited to costs incurred by the railroad to provide flaggers, spotters, engineering services, administrative services, construction inspection, or other labor, material, or equipment necessary to provide a safe environment for both the Contractor’s and railroad’s forces.

The Contractor is advised that a railroad may not be able to provide flag persons on a daily basis due to the railroad’s operational necessities. The Contractor shall coordinate and schedule his construction activities with the railroad’s engineer no later than two weeks prior to the start of the work, in consultation with the State’s Engineer-in-Charge, so that a workable schedule can be formulated and agreed upon. In addition to the above, the Contractor shall also comply with the current Standard Specifications §105-09 WORK AFFECTING RAILROADS.

Basis of Payment All costs incurred by the contractor to comply with the requirements in this Special Note shall be included in the price bid per ton of bituminous concrete. No extra payment shall be made.

2.7 Special Note – Asphalt Pavement Joint Adhesive

The vendor shall apply Asphalt Pavement Joint Adhesive to all longitudinal and transverse construction joints including any curb and gutter faces prior to placing asphalt mixture in order to provide bonding with newly laid pavement. Joint adhesive shall be placed in accordance with the NYSDOT Standard Specifications. Care shall be taken to avoid damage to passing traffic. All damage to passing traffic caused by the vendor's operations shall be the vendor's responsibility.

All cost for Asphalt Pavement Joint Adhesive shall be included in the prices per ton of asphalt item. No separate payment shall be made.

2.8 Performance Engineered Mixtures (PEM) Evaluation Using Performance Testing

This note shall apply to the sites listed below:

Project 4V2511 – Route 63, Genesee County Project 4V2512 – Route 77, Genesee County Project 4V2522 –…