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Special Notes – NYSDOT Specific Projects

Liquid Bituminous Materials (2025 VPP NYSDOT Specific Projects)

(Federal & State Funds)

AWARD# 23389

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Contents

SECTION 1: CHIP SEAL - SPECIFIC PROJECTS

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Pricing Information

1.2.1 General

1.3 Asphalt Price Adjustments

1.3.1 General

1.3.2 Asphalt Price Adjustment: Example

1.4 Payment

1.5 Pre-Chip Seal Meeting

1.6 Bonding Requirements – Chip Seal

1.7 Supervision

1.8 Construction Details

1.9 Work Hours

1.10 Special Note for Chip Seal

1.11 Restoration of Disturbed Areas

1.12 Damaged or Deficient Areas

1.13 Work Zone Traffic Control

1.13.1 Special Note – Permanent Construction Signs

1.13.2 Special Note - Temporary Pavement Markings

1.13.3 Special Note – Abrading Existing Pavement Markings

1.13.4 Special Note: Work Zone Intrusion Initiative

1.14 Special Notes – Chip Seal

1.14.1 Funding Source (Chip Seal)

1.14.2 NYSDOT Region 4 Special Notes (Chip Seal)

1.14.3 NYSDOT Region 6 Special Notes (Chip Seal)

1.14.4 NYSDOT Region 9 Special Notes (Chip Seal)

1.15 Detailed Specifications – Chip Seal

1.15.1 Project Dimensions - Chip Seal

SECTION 2: COLD RECYCLING - SPECIFIC PROJECTS

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Pricing Information

2.2.1 General

2.3 Asphalt Price Adjustments

2.3.1 General

2.3.2 Asphalt Price Adjustment: Example

2.4 Payment

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2.5 Pre-Recycling Meeting

2.6 Supervision

2.7 Work Hours

2.8 Construction Details

2.9 Restoration of Disturbed Areas

2.10 Damaged or Deficient Areas

2.11 Possible Mix Design – Cold Recycling

2.12 Work Zone Traffic Control

2.12.1 Special Note - Permanent Construction Signs

2.12.2 Special Note – Temporary Pavement Markings

2.12.3 Special Note: Work Zone Intrusion Initiative

2.13 Special Notes – Cold Recycling

2.13.1 Funding Source (Cold Recycling)

2.13.2 Special Note for Coordination with Other Projects (Cold Recycling)

2.13.3 Special Work Zone Traffic Control – Pilot Vehicle (Cold Recycling)

2.13.4 NYSDOT REGION 1 Special Notes (Cold Recycling)

2.13.5 NYSDOT REGION 3 Special Notes (Cold Recycling))

2.13.6 NYSDOT REGION 4 Special Notes (Cold Recycling))

2.13.7 NYSDOT REGION 7 Special Notes (Cold Recycling)

2.13.8 NYSDOT REGION 9 Special Notes (Cold Recycling)

2.14 Detailed Specifications – Cold Recycling

2.14.1 Project Dimensions - Cold Recycling

SECTION 3: JOINT AND CRACK FILLER/SEALER - SPECIFIC PROJECTS

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Pricing Information

3.2.1 General

3.3 Asphalt Price Adjustment

3.3.1 General

3.3.2 Asphalt Price Adjustment: Example

3.4 Payment

3.5 Pre-Crack Sealing/Mastic Filling Meeting

3.6 Supervision

3.7 Work Hours

3.8 Construction Details

3.9 Restoration Disturbed Areas

3.10 Damaged or Deficient Areas

3.11 Work Zone Traffic Control

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3.11.1 Special Note - Temporary Construction Signs

3.11.2 Special Note – Shadow Vehicle Requirements

3.11.3 Special Note: Work Zone Intrusion Initiative

3.12 Special Notes – Crack Sealing/Mastic Filling

3.12.1 Funding Source (Crack Sealer/Mastic Filler)

3.12.2 NYSDOT REGION 4 Special Notes (Crack Sealing)

3.12.3 NYSDOT REGION 5 Special Notes (Crack Sealing)

3.12.4 NYSDOT REGION 6 Special Notes (Crack Sealing)

3.12.5 NYSDOT REGION 9 Special Notes (Crack Sealing)

3.13 Detailed Specifications – Crack Sealing and Mastic Filling/Sealing

SECTION 4: HEATER SCARIFICATION - SPECIFIC PROJECTS

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Pricing Information

4.2.1 General

4.3 Asphalt Price Adjustments

4.3.1 General

4.3.2 Asphalt Price Adjustment: Example

4.4 Payment

4.5 Pre-Heater Scarification Meeting

4.6 Supervision

4.7 Work Hours

4.8 Construction Details

4.9 Restoration of Disturbed Areas

4.10 Damaged or Deficient Areas

4.11 Work Zone Traffic Control

4.11.1 Special Note - Permanent Construction Signs

4.11.2 Special Note - Temporary Pavement Markings

4.11.3 Special Note: Work Zone Intrusion Initiative

4.12 Special Notes – Heater Scarification

4.12.1 Funding Source (Heater Scarification)

4.12.2 Special Note for Coordination with Other Projects (Heater Scarification)

4.12.3 Special Work Zone Traffic Control – Pilot Vehicle (Cold Recycling)

4.12.4 NYSDOT REGION 3 Special Notes (Heater Scarification)

4.13 Detailed Specifications – Heater Scarification

4.13.1 Project Dimensions – Heater Scarification

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SECTION 5: PAVER PLACED SURFACE TREATMENT - SPECIFIC PROJECTS

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Pricing Information

5.2.1 General

5.3 Asphalt Price Adjustments

5.3.1 General

5.3.2 Asphalt Price Adjustment: Example

5.4 Payment

5.5 Pre-Paver Placed Surface Treatment Meeting

5.6 Supervision

5.7 Work Hours

5.8 Construction Details

5.9 Special Note for Paver Placed Surface Treatment

5.10 Restoration of Disturbed Areas

5.11 Damaged or Deficient Areas

5.12 Paver Placed Surface Treatment Overlay Splices

5.13 Work Zone Traffic Control

5.13.1 Special Note - Permanent Construction Signs

5.13.2 Special Note – Temporary Pavement Markings

5.13.3 Special Note – Abrading Existing Pavement Markings

5.13.4 Special Note: Work Zone Intrusion Initiative

5.14 Special Notes – Paver Placed Surface Treatment

5.14.1 Funding Source (Paver Placed Surface Treatment)

5.14.2 NYSDOT REGION 4 Special Notes (Paver Placed Surface Treatment)

5.14.3 NYSDOT REGION 6 Special Notes (Paver Placed Surface Treatment)

5.15 Detailed Specifications – Paver Placed Surface Treatment

5.15.1 Project Dimensions – Paver Placed Surface Treatment

5.15.2 Rebates – Paver Placed Surface Treatment

SECTION 6: SPECIAL NOTE – ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS (EPDs)

6.1 For New York State Department of Transportation projects:

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SECTION 1: CHIP SEAL - SPECIFIC PROJECTS

1.1 Introduction

Chip Seal is a pavement preventive maintenance treatment which consists of single-sized stone embedded in a liquid bituminous material. The liquid bituminous material seals cracks in the existing pavement and the stone provides a high-friction wearing surface.

PG Binder Chip Seal is a pavement preventive maintenance treatment which consists of single-sized plant pre-coated stone embedded in liquid bituminous material (PG Binder). The liquid bituminous material (PG Binder) seals cracks in the existing pavement and the stone provides a high-friction wearing surface.

1.2 Pricing Information

1.2.1 General

Price quoted for Chip Seal shall be net per square yard furnished, hauled, delivered, and applied with Contractor’s equipment totally by the Contractor at the locations indicated herein including the cost of labor, surface preparation, and materials, except liquid bituminous materials and cover sand. Liquid bituminous materials used for Chip Seal and fog seal, and the cover sand will be paid for under separate items. Price quoted per square yard of Chip Seal shall also include mobilization to the project site, the provision of Work Zone Traffic Control as indicated elsewhere in this Invitation for Bids, and Maintenance Materials Bond as listed in the Maintenance Material Bonds section in this Invitation for Bids. The price quoted per gallon of liquid bituminous materials for Chip Seal and fog seal shall include heating, hauling, and applying the liquid bituminous materials at the project locations indicated herein.

The price quoted per square yard of cover sand shall include hauling and applying the necessary cover sand at the project locations indicated herein.

1.3 Asphalt Price Adjustments

1.3.1 General

a. Asphalt price adjustments allowed will be based on the February 1, 2025, average of the F.O.B.

terminal price per ton of unmodified PG 64S-22 binder without anti-stripping agent (base average F.O.B. terminal price). The new monthly average terminal price will be determined by the New York State Department of Transportation based on prices of preapproved primary sources of performance graded binder in accordance with the New York State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications.

The February 1, 2025, average is $598.00.

NOTE: The same grade of asphalt cement used in establishing the base average F.O.B. terminal price shall be used in establishing the new average F.O.B. terminal price.

In the event that one or more of the New York State Department of Transportation pre-approved sources discontinue posting a price for asphalt cement, the base average F.O.B. terminal price shall not be recalculated.

b. The new average F.O.B. terminal price will be determined based on the above F.O.B. terminal prices posted on the 20th of each month, hereafter known as the “Adjustment Date”, during the contract period. However, asphalt price adjustments, in accordance with the formula below, will be effective for deliveries made on and after the first of the month following the adjustment date.

c. The unit prices of liquid bituminous materials purchased from any award based on this specification will be subject to adjustment based on the following formula:

Price Adjustment (per gallon)

New Monthly Average FOB Terminal Price

Base Average

Terminal Price

X

Total Allowable

Petroleum % 235

Positive Price Adjustment number shall be added to original per gallon Bid Price.

Negative Price Adjustment number shall be subtracted from original per gallon Bid Price.

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SECTION 1: CHIP SEAL - SPECIFIC PROJECTS (Cont’d) New Monthly Average F.O.B. Terminal Price

The average F.O.B. terminal price for unmodified PG 64S-22 binder without anti-stripping agent is as determined by the New York State Department of Transportation per New York State Department of Transportation Standard Specification.

Base Average F.O.B. Terminal Price

The average F.O.B. terminal price of unmodified PG 64S-22 binder without anti-stripping agent is as determined by the New York State Department of Transportation as of February 1, 2025.

Total Allowable Petroleum

The percentage of total allowable petroleum for each item is as follows:

Material Designation Grade Asphalt %

Petroleum Allowance

Total

Allowable Petroleum

702-3101P RS-2 63 2.7 65.7

702-3102P HFRS-2 63 2.7 65.7

702-3301P HFMS-2 65 8.2 73.2

702-4101P CRS-2 65 2.7 67.7

702-XXXXT Diluted Tack Coat 40 0.2 40.2

PG 64V-22 100 0.2 100.2

Asphalt Price Adjustments will not be allowed for materials which do not have an asphalt cement base.

For PG Binder Chip Seal project, there will not be any asphalt price adjustment for PG binder used at the mixing plant. Asphalt price adjustment will only be applicable to PG binder applied on the pavement surface.

d. Work performed after the expiration of the contract, where no extension has been granted, resultant from purchase orders placed prior to expiration of the contract will be based on the new average for the month in which the work is done applying the same base established for that contract.

Asphalt Price Adjustments for any contracts that are extended will be based on the new average for the month in which the work is done applying the same base established for that contract.

e. Asphalt price adjustments allowed by this contract shall be calculated and applied to the original prices. There will not be asphalt price adjustments unless the change amounts to more than $0.100 per ton/$0.010 per gallon as applicable from the original price. In these instances, prices will revert to the original prices.

f. All Asphalt Price Adjustments will be computed to three decimal places.

g. Should these provisions result in a price structure which becomes unworkable, detrimental or injurious to the State or in prices which are not truly reflective of market conditions or which are deemed by the Commissioner to be unreasonable or excessive, and no adjustment in price is mutually agreeable, the Commissioner reserves the sole right upon ten business days written notice mailed to the Contractor to terminate any contract resulting from this bid opening.

h. All asphalt price adjustments shall be published by the State and issued to all contract holders whose responsibility will be to attach the appropriate State notification (based on when the work was performed) to the payment invoice submitted to agency.

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SECTION 1: CHIP SEAL - SPECIFIC PROJECTS (Cont’d)

1.3.2 Asphalt Price Adjustment: Example

Material Designation 702-3301P, HFMS-2 Base Avg. Price per Ton = $598.000 New Avg. Price per Ton = $608.000 Total % Asphalt Plus Petroleum Allowance = 73.2%

Price Adjustment (per gallon)

(608.000 – 598.000)

X 0.732

Adjustment (per gallon)

= +$0.031 per gallon

Positive Price Adjustment number shall be added to original per gallon Bid Price.

Negative Price Adjustment number shall be subtracted from original per gallon Bid Price.

1.4 Payment

Payment for Chip Seal shall be made at contract price bid for the actual number of completed square yards of Chip Seal, actual numbers of gallons of bituminous materials for Chip Seal, actual numbers of gallons of bituminous materials for fog seal, actual number of square yards of cover sand used in the accepted portions of the work. The determination as to quantities involved in any contract shall be accepted as final and binding upon the Contractor.

Payment of work zone traffic control and abrading the existing pavement markings shall be included in the payment for number of square yards of completed Chip Seal.

A delivery slip stating quantities of liquid bituminous materials (modified or unmodified emulsions) shall accompany each shipment. An invoice listing the quantities of surface treatment shall be sent promptly by the Contractor to the Resident Engineer.

1.5 Pre-Chip Seal Meeting

The Contractor shall schedule a Pre-Chip Seal Meeting with the affected Resident Engineer at least two weeks prior to the start of the work under this contract. Project-Level Supervisors from Contractor and from the State shall be present at this meeting. At this meeting Contractor shall present their Chip Seal schedule, mix design, number and types of equipment, Chip Seal procedure, and Work Zone Traffic Control Plan to the State for approval. The mix design for the Chip Seal must show the quantity in gallons per square yard of fog seal, the quantity in pounds per square yard of cover sand, the quantity in gallons and the type of liquid bituminous material per square yard, the quantity in pounds per square yard of aggregate, percent of polymer used to modify the asphalt emulsion, quantity in pounds per square yards of fiber (if applicable), and the design curing time. All the component materials used in the mix design shall be representative of the material proposed by the Contractors to be used on the project. Adjustment may be required during the construction based on field conditions and with the approval of the State.

The Contractor shall also furnish the State the copies of the calibrations of the liquid bituminous materials distributor and the aggregate spreader at the same time. The Contractor shall indicate the aggregate sources at this meeting. At least one week prior to the start of work under this contract, the Contractor shall coordinate the details of the Chip Seal with the State’s representative.

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SECTION 1: CHIP SEAL - SPECIFIC PROJECTS (Cont’d)

1.6 Bonding Requirements – Chip Seal

A Maintenance Material Bond is required for Chip Seal projects in this IFB. Please see sample in Attachment 11

– Detailed Specifications – Liquid Bituminous Materials.

Maintenance bond is to be provided to the attention of the Regional Director of Operations, or their Regional designee as determined at the Pre-Chip Seal Meeting, for the corresponding Region. Each bond shall be specific to each Project Number, not contract, so that they may be released upon the completion of the terms in the contract for each corresponding Project/site.

1.7 Supervision

The Department of Transportation shall provide supervision for the Chip Seal operation, and pavement marking abrading if applicable. The Resident Engineer shall designate a Project Supervisor who shall be in charge of the operation. All orders pertaining to Work Zone Traffic Control plan from the Project Supervisor to the Contractor shall be binding on the Contractor. 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.

1.8 Construction Details

The construction details shall comply with the requirements specified herein, including those appearing in the enclosed Attachment 11 - Detailed Specifications – Liquid Bituminous Materials. The Project Supervisor from the State shall have sole responsibility for determining compliance with the specifications. All orders given to the Contractor regarding construction details shall be considered final.

1.9 Work Hours

Work shall not be permitted on Sundays and NYS Holidays. If the Contractor desires 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 Preconstruction Meeting.

1.10 Special Note for Chip Seal

The Contractor will not be responsible for the initial conditioning of the existing pavement and shoulder surfaces as described in Section 402-3.05 of the NYSDOT Standard Specifications. Patching, joint repair, crack filling will be done by NYSDOT forces prior to the Chip Seal project. However, once work on the project begins, the Contractor is responsible for keeping the pavement and shoulders clean until the paving operations are completed, as per Section 633-3.01 of the NYSDOT Standard Specifications.

1.11 Restoration of Disturbed Areas

During the course of the work the Contractor shall take reasonable care not to disturb areas outside the existing pavement. Any areas disturbed by the Contractor 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 Contractor upon completion of the project.

1.12 Damaged or Deficient Areas

Prior to acceptance and payment by the State for work under this contract, any placed pavement that ravels, delaminates, fails to properly cure, or is in any way defective shall be redone to the satisfaction of the State at the Contractor's expense.

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SECTION 1: CHIP SEAL - SPECIFIC PROJECTS (Cont’d)

1.13 Work Zone Traffic Control

The Contractor 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 including modifications to the Standard Specifications. The Contractor shall submit a Work Zone Traffic Control Plan for approval to the Resident Engineer at the Pre-Chip Seal Meeting. For two-way roadways, NYSDOT 619 Standard Sheets 619-307, 619-308, 619-309, 619-312 and 619-314 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 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 Contractor. For two-way roadways, a minimum of three flaggers shall be provided while the work operation is underway. One shall be stationed at each end of the applicable operation, and one shall be stationed with the operation. For one-way roadways, a minimum of two flaggers shall be provided while the work operation is underway. One shall be stationed at the beginning of the applicable operation, and one shall be stationed with the operation. The Contractor 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 markings, delineation, and construction signs are to be included in the price bid per square yard of Chip Seal. No separate payment shall be made.

1.13.1 Special Note – Permanent Construction Signs

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

(Continues on next page) https://webapps.dot.ny.gov/part-ii-619-standard-sheets

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SECTION 1: CHIP SEAL - SPECIFIC PROJECTS (Cont’d)

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

Conventional 36” x 36”

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 Conventional

36” x 36”

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).

LOOSE GRAVEL W8-7

36” x 36”

Place on mainline at start of the project and spaced every ½ mile along project in each direction.

30 MPH W13-1P

18” x 18”

Mounted on W8-7 LOOSE GRAVEL sign.

**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.

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SECTION 1: CHIP SEAL - SPECIFIC PROJECTS (Cont’d) 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.

1.13.2 Special Note - Temporary Pavement Markings

The Contractor 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 temporary markings consisting of retroreflective 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 Contractor 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 marking including center lines, edge lines, stop bars, and simple crosswalks with no hatching before the end of 14 days after project completion.

All costs for Work Zone Traffic Control including flagging, temporary pavement markings, delineation, and construction signs are to be included in the price bid per square yard of Chip Seal. No separate payment shall be made.

1.13.3 Special Note – Abrading Existing Pavement Markings

The Contractor shall remove any epoxy or thermoplastic pavement markings. Other markings shall be removed as ordered by the Resident Engineer. Care shall be taken to avoid damage to passing traffic. All damage to passing traffic caused by the Contractor’s operations shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.

Waste material generated by the abrading operation shall be cleaned up and disposed of by the Contractor.

When the Contractor abrades the existing pavement markings, the Contractor shall place temporary pavement markings as specified elsewhere in this Invitation for Bids under Work Zone Traffic Control, unless the paving material will be placed the same day as pavement markings are abraded. The Contractor shall make every effort to expeditiously place the paving material in areas where pavement markings have been abraded and temporary pavement markings are in place. Under no circumstances will temporary pavement markings be allowed for more than five calendar days in areas where pavement markings have been abraded. In this event, the Contractor shall be required to place full pavement markings at no cost to the State. During the pavement markings abrading operation, traffic will be controlled by the Contractor in accordance with the Work Zone Traffic Control requirements included herein. The Contractor shall submit a proposed Traffic Control Plan to the Resident Engineer for approval. The plan may be based on the Work Zone Traffic Control drawings included in this Invitation for Bids.

Payment for pavement marking abrading shall be included in the price bid per square yard of Chip Seal.

No separate payment shall be made.

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SECTION 1: CHIP SEAL - SPECIFIC PROJECTS (Cont’d)

1.13.4 Special Note: Work Zone Intrusion Initiative

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

Channelizing Device Spacing Reduction A maximum channelizing device spacing of 40-ft. shall be provided at 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-ft. from the work site, the 40-ft. spacing shall be used in the tapers as well.

Drums or vertical panels are preferred for intermediate to long-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-ft. intervals to discourage traffic from driving through the closed lane. Transversely placed devices are not required where pilot cars 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 used, the additional cones and flag tree shall also be used.

For additional details on Flagger Station Enhanced Setups, see NYSDOT 619 Standard Sheets. A link to NYSDOT 619 Standard Sheets can be found on Attachment 17 – NYSDOT Work Zone Traffic Control included within this Invitation for Bids.

Temporary Rumble Strips

a. 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.

b. 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 mix meeting the requirements of Items

404.0589 or 404.0989. Tack coat meeting the requirements of Item 702-0102 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 45ºF 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.

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SECTION 1: CHIP SEAL - SPECIFIC PROJECTS (Cont’d) 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.

c. Basis of Payment

All costs for the installation, maintenance and removal of temporary rumble strips are included in the price per square yard of Chip Seal. No separate payment shall be made.

d. Suggested Layout Details Drawing-- Temporary Rumble Strips

See the Suggested Layout Details Drawing on the next page.

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1.14 Special Notes – Chip Seal

1.14.1 Funding Source (Chip Seal)

Projects 6V2513, 6V2514, 6V2521, 6V2531, 9V2521, 9V2551, and 9V2561 will be funded by Federal Aid.

Projects 4V2571 is 100% State funded.

1.14.2 NYSDOT Region 4 Special Notes (Chip Seal)

General Special Note – Region 4 Projects

1. Local fire, police, ambulance, and school authorities shall be notified by the Contractor prior to commencing work in order to maintain sufficient emergency services and to allow school officials sufficient time to plan alternative bus routes, if necessary.

2. Prior to the start of work, the contractor shall inventory all pavement markings and provide the engineer with a copy of the inventory. As part of a pavement marking program update, the Regional Traffic and Safety group is reviewing all pavement markings within the limits of paving projects. Upon their review, there may need to be adjustments to the pavement marking layout. The contractor shall be responsible for completing striping layout, including changes as indicated by the Regional Traffic and Safety Group.

3. The contractor shall remove any plowable reflective markers in the pavement, if present, prior to paving. The hole left in the existing pavement, shall then be filled with a hot mix asphalt material; 6.3 mixture, or mixture approved by the Resident Engineer. Cost to be included in the bid price for the associated project.

4. The installation of temporary rumble strips at the beginning of each project work zone shall be at the discretion of the engineer.

5. Any and all debris generated as part of the work shall be removed by the contractor within five days of completion of paving operations.

6. The Contractor shall coordinate their work so as not to conflict with other projects occurring within or abutting the contract limits. This includes but is not limited to any work by municipalities or maintenance operations.

RIGHT OF WAY

All work shall be confined within the Public right-of-way. In areas where the existing improvements are known to extend into private property without an easement, no work may be performed until the corresponding acquisition is completed or a work release is obtained according to Section 105-15 of the Standard Specifications. In these locations, plans shall be provided to the Office of Right-of-Way on a case by case basis. In any situation incurred on this project, should it be determined that property acquisition is needed (for work area or otherwise) in a particular location, the Office of Right-of-Way must be consulted before any work can proceed in that location.

CONTRACTOR’S USE OF ROW FOR STAGING

Any location that the Contractor would like to use for project staging, within the State ROW, shall require the approval of the Resident Engineer (RE), Engineer in Charge (EIC) and Regional Real Estate Officer, or their designee. In addition, restoration of the staging area shall be completed to the satisfaction of the RE and EIC. Reference is made to Section 107-08 of the NYSDOT Standard Specifications.

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

There shall be no temporary lane/shoulder closures on roadway facilities owned and/or maintained by NYSDOT on the major holidays listed below.

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SECTION 1: CHIP SEAL - SPECIFIC PROJECTS (Cont’d) Construction activities that will result in temporary lane/shoulder closures shall be suspended to minimize travel delays associated with road work for major holidays as follows:

HOLIDAY FALLS ON

TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURES ARE NOT

ALLOWED DURING THE FOLLOWING

TIMES

Independence Day Saturday From 6:00AM on the Thursday before the holiday to 6:00AM on the Monday after the holiday

Memorial Day Labor Day Monday

From 6:00AM on the Friday before the holiday to 6:00AM on the Tuesday after the holiday

Exceptions can only be made under the following conditions:

• Emergency work.

• Work within long-term stationary lane/shoulder closures.

• Safety work that does not adversely impact traffic mobility and has been authorized by the Regional

Traffic Engineer.

Project 4V2571 – Wyoming County, Route 354

1. This project is a chip seal project. The chip seal will be applied to the full pavement width including travel lanes and shoulders.

2. The Contractor will be required to inventory existing pavement markings, clean and chip seal the surface, install temporary pavement markings, two applications of permanent (paint) pavement markings, CARDs installation, and associated Work Zone Traffic Control shall be included in the bid price for the various Chip Seal Items. Shoulder backup and special pavement markings will be completed by others. Coordination will be required between the Contractor and NYSDOT to schedule work operations.

3. At the commencement of chip seal placement, the Contractor’s equipment shall remain on site until final demobilization.

4. The contractor shall clean existing pavement and shoulder surfaces to be chip sealed, including ruts and depressions, by the use of mechanical sweepers, hand brooms, or other means until the surfaces are free of all material which might interfere with the bond between the overlay material and the existing surfaces. All cleaning equipment shall be approved by the Engineer prior to use. Remove all debris from the pavement and shoulders surfaces and dispose of in an appropriate manner. Cleaning of the existing roadway shall occur just ahead of the chip seal operation to ensure a clean roadway.

The cost of this work shall be incorporated in the cost per square yard of chip seal, no separate payment shall be made for this operation.

5. Temporary Road Pavement Markers (Chip Seal Markers) shall be placed every 100’ along the centerline of the roadway in order to delineate centerline after chip sealing operations are complete. If the roadway has multiple travel lanes chip seal markers shall be placed along the lane lines at the same 100’ interval. Marker color shall match lane line color and adhere well to the existing surface. If markers are damaged or missing prior to the chip seal passing the location of that marker replace the marker. The cost of this work shall be incorporated in the cost per square yard of chip seal, no separate payment shall be made for this operation.

6. Contractor shall not carry the chip seal over BIN 1030050 (Route 354 over Route 77).

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7. The Contractor shall inventory existing pavement markings and shall layout and install two applications of permanent pavement markings in accordance with Item 640.20, Item 640.21, and NYS Standard Sheet 685-01. Contractor shall stripe 11 ft wide lanes for the entire project limits with the remaining width allocated evenly to the shoulders. Permanent pavement markings shall be applied once final sweeping of the entire project is completed. The cost of all associated pavement marking work, including work zone traffic control and two applications of paint, shall be included in the bid price of the various Chip Seal Items.

8. The sand seal shall be rolled into the fog seal with one pass of a rubber tire roller within 5 minutes of its placement to insure the sand bonds to the fog seal. The cost of this work shall be incorporated in the cost per square yard of sand seal, no separate payment shall be made for this operation.

9. The Contractor is advised that approximately 9.6 miles of the project meet the criteria for Centerline Audible Roadway Delineators (CARDs), from the Erie/Wyoming County Line to the western Old Clinton Rd intersection, from the 35 mph to 55 mph speed limit change at approximately RM 354 4602 1012 to the 55 mph to 40 mph speed limit change at approximately RM 354 4602 1046, and from the 40 mph to 55 mph speed limit change at approximately RM 354 4602 1052 to W Main Street, as described in EI 13-021. The Contractor shall include the installation of CARDs as part of the overlay scope of work. 14 days (minimum) after the completion of the overlay, the Contractor shall install CARDs in accordance with Item 649.11, Item 649.21 and NYS Standard Sheet 649-03. The cost of all associated CARDs work, including layout, sweeping, and work zone traffic control, shall be included in the bid price of the overlay Item.

10. Contractor shall install the full layout of second application of permanent pavement markings after CARDs installation. Permanent pavement markings shall consist of centerline and fog line.

11. WZTC Standard Sheets expected to be used are 619-307 – Single Lane closure with flagging, 619- 308 Prior to intersection flagging and 619-323 Intersection flagging.

12. Time Restrictions:

a. Major Holiday Lane Restriction Special Note applies to this project.

b. Route 354: No Flagging Time Restrictions

13. The Contractor shall coordinate their work so as not to conflict with other projects occurring within or abutting the contract limits. This includes but is not limited to any work by municipalities or maintenance operations.

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1.14.3 NYSDOT Region 6 Special Notes (Chip Seal)

Region 6 Specific Special Notes:

To minimize travel delays associated with major holidays, no work shall be permitted during the following periods:

6:00 am Friday, May 23, 2025, thru 6:00 am Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - (Memorial Day Holiday) 6:00 am Thursday, July 3, 2025, thru 6:00 am Monday, July 7, 2025 - (July 4th Holiday) 6:00 am Friday, August 29, 2025, thru 6:00 am Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - (Labor Day Holiday)

Region 6 Chip Seal project shall be completed no later than August 31, 2025. A schedule reflecting this shall be submitted to the Region’s ARDO, Gary Shepard for approval before start of work.

The Region requests all Preconstruction paperwork be submitted electronically as .pdf files to Gary.Shepard@dot.ny.gov prior to the preconstruction meeting, or all documentation be brought to the Preconstruction meeting electronically as .pdf files on a USB “thumb” drive that will not be returned to the contractor.

In lieu of longitudinal cones full project length between open and closed lanes of traffic, the contractor may elect to substitute, when using pilot vehicles, use of cones placed transversely across the closed lane at intervals per section 619-3.02 J.2 (every 800’) and at strategic locations, such as intersections and driveways.

Paint with beads is the only option permitted in region 6 for temporary and interim pavement markings, unless approved on a case-by-case basis by the Resident Engineer. Offset the centerline temporary/interim pavement markings so that the permanent markings will cover up the temporary/interim markings, as follows: 8” centerline offset for 2 lane roads, 6” centerline offset for multi-lane roadways.

All stockpile, spoils, and clean-out sites need to be preapproved by the Regional Maintenance Environmental Coordinator, Lauren Richardson, prior to use.

Chip Seal Operations – Region 6

Clean existing pavement and shoulder surfaces to be chip sealed, including ruts and depressions, using mechanical sweepers, hand brooms, or other means until the surfaces are free of all material which might interfere with the bond between the overlay material and the existing surfaces. All cleaning equipment shall be approved by the Engineer prior to use. Remove all debris from the pavement and shoulders surfaces and dispose of in an appropriate manner. Cleaning of the existing roadway shall occur just ahead of the chip seal operation to ensure a clean roadway.

The cost of this work shall be incorporated in the cost per square yard of chip seal, no separate payment shall be made for this operation.

Sand Sealing Operations – Region 6

The sand seal shall be rolled into the fog seal with one pass of a rubber tire roller within 5 minutes of its placement to insure the sand bonds to the fog seal.

The cost of this work shall be incorporated in the cost per square yard of sand seal, no separate payment shall be made for this operation.

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1.14.4 NYSDOT Region 9 Special Notes (Chip Seal)

Region 9 Specific Special Notes:

The contractor shall clean existing pavement and shoulder surfaces to be chip sealed, including ruts and depressions, by the use of mechanical sweepers, hand brooms, or other means until the surfaces are free of all material which might interfere with the bond between the overlay material and the existing surfaces.

All cleaning equipment shall be approved by the Engineer prior to use. The contractor shall remove all debris from the pavement and shoulders surfaces and dispose of in an appropriate manner. Cleaning of the existing roadway shall occur just ahead of the chip seal operation to ensure a clean roadway. The cost of this work shall be incorporated in the cost per square yard of chip seal. No separate payment shall be made for this operation.

Temporary Road Pavement Markers (Chip Seal Markers) shall be placed every 100’ along the centerline of the roadway in order to delineate centerline after chip sealing operations are complete. If the roadway has multiple travel lanes chip seal markers shall be placed along the lane lines at the same 100’ interval.

Marker color shall match lane line color and adhere well to the existing surface. If markers are damaged or missing prior to the chip seal passing the location of that marker replace the marker. The cost of this work shall be incorporated in the cost per square yard of chip seal, no separate payment shall be made for this operation.

The sand seal shall be rolled into the fog seal with one pass of a rubber tire roller within 5 minutes of its placement to insure the sand bonds to the fog seal. The cost of this work shall be incorporated in the cost per square yard of sand seal, no separate payment shall be made for this operation.

Before final striping the contractor shall sweep the entire road surface clean to remove any loose aggregates to ensure a good bond of the stripes to the chip seal.

Permanent Pavement Markings – Region 9

The Contractor shall inventory existing pavement markings and shall install permanent pavement marking in accordance with Item 640.20, Item 640.21, Item 640.22, Item 640.23 and NYS Standard Sheets 685-

01. Permanent pavement markings shall be applied once the asphalt overlays of the entire project are completed. The cost of all associated pavement marking work including layout, work zone traffic control, etc.