6501-55-001.pdf

Control 6501-55-001 Project RMC - A00221510 Highway US 59 County BOWIE

ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Each bidder is required to acknowledge receipt of an addendum issued for a specific project. This page is provided for the purpose of acknowledging an addendum.

FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF AN ADDENDUM WILL RESULT IN THE BID NOT

BEING READ.

In order to properly acknowledge an addendum, place a mark in the box next to the respective addendum.

ADDENDUM NO. 1

ADDENDUM NO. 2

ADDENDUM NO. 3

ADDENDUM NO. 4

ADDENDUM NO. 5

In addition, the bidder by affixing their signature to the signature page of the proposal is acknowledging that they have taken the addendum(s) into consideration when preparing their bid and that the information contained in the addendum will be included in the contract, if awarded by the Commission or other designees.

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Project RMC - A00221510 Highway US 59 County BOWIE

PROPOSAL TO THE TEXAS

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

2024 SPECIFICATIONS

Work Consisting of LARGE SIGN REPLACEMENT

BOWIE COUNTY, TEXAS

The quantities in the proposal are approximate. The quantities of work and materials may be increased or decreased as considered necessary to complete the work as planned and contemplated.

This project is to be completed in 365 calendar days and will be accepted when fully completed and finished to the satisfaction of the Executive Director or designee.

Provide a proposal guaranty in the form of a Cashier’s Check, Teller’s Check (including an Official Check) or Bank Money Order on a State or National Bank or Savings and Loan Association, or State or Federally chartered Credit Union made payable to the Texas Transportation Commission in the following amount:

TWENTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 (Dollars) ( $20,000.00)

A bid bond may be used as the required proposal guaranty. The bond form may be detached from the proposal for completion. The proposal may not be disassembled to remove the bond form. The bond must be in accordance with Item 2 of the specifications.

Any addenda issued amending this proposal and/or the plans that have been acknowledged by the bidder, become part of this proposal.

By signing the proposal the bidder certifies:

1. the only persons or parties interested in this proposal are those named and the bidder has not directly or indirectly participated in collusion, entered into an agreement or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the above captioned project.

2. in the event of the award of a contract, the organization represented will secure bonds for the full amount of the contract.

3. the signatory represents and warrants that they are an authorized signatory for the organization for which the bid is submitted and they have full and complete authority to submit this bid on behalf of their firm.

4. that the certifications and representations contained in the proposal are true and accurate and the bidder intends the proposal to be taken as a genuine government record.

• Signed: **

(1) (2) (3) Print Name:

(1) (2) (3) Title:

(1) (2) (3) Company:

(1) (2) (3)

• Signatures to comply with Item 2 of the specifications.

**Note: Complete (1) for single venture, through (2) for joint venture and through (3) for triple venture.

* When the calendar days field contains an asterisk (*) refer to the Special Provisions and General Notes.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

ANY CONTRACTORS INTENDING TO BID ON ANY WORK TO BE AWARDED

BY THIS DEPARTMENT MUST SUBMIT A SATISFACTORY “AUDITED FINANCIAL

STATEMENT” AND “EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE” AT LEAST TEN DAYS

PRIOR TO THE LETTING DATE.

UNIT PRICES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITEM 2 OF

THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS OR SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 2 FOR

EACH ITEM LISTED IN THIS PROPOSAL.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

BID BOND

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS,

That we, (Contractor Name)

Hereinafter called the Principal, and (Surety Name) a corporation or firm duly authorized to transact surety business in the State of Texas, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the Texas Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the Obligee, in the sum of not less than two percent (2%) of the department’s engineer’s estimate, rounded to the nearest one thousand dollars, not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) as a proposal guaranty (amount displayed on the cover of the proposal), the payment of which sum will and truly be made, the said Principal and the said Surety, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the principal has submitted a bid for the following project identified as:

Control 6501-55-001

Project RMC - A00221510

Highway US 59

County BOWIE

NOW, THEREFORE, if the Obligee shall award the Contract to the Principal and the Principal shall enter into the Contract in writing with the Obligee in accordance with the terms of such bid, then this bond shall be null and void. If in the event of failure of the Principal to execute such Contract in accordance with the terms of such bid, this bond shall become the property of the Obligee, without recourse of the Principal and/or Surety, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages.

Signed this Day of 20

By:

(Contractor/Principal Name)

(Signature and Title of Authorized Signatory for Contractor/Principal)

*By:

(Surety Name)

(Signature of Attorney-in-Fact) Impressed

*Attach Power of attorney (Surety) for Attorney-in-Fact Surety Seal Only

This form may be removed from the proposal

BIDDER’S CHECK RETURN

IMPORTANT

The space provided for the return address must be completed to facilitate the return of your bidder’s check. Care must be taken to provide a legible, accurate, and complete return address, including zip code. A copy of this sheet should be used for each different return address.

NOTE

Successful bidders will receive their guaranty checks with the executed contract.

RETURN BIDDERS CHECK TO (PLEASE PRINT):

Control 6501-55-001 Project RMC - A00221510 Highway US 59 County BOWIE

IMPORTANT

PLEASE RETURN THIS SHEET IN ITS ENTIRETY

Please acknowledge receipt of this check(s) at your earliest convenience by signing below in longhand, in ink, and returning this acknowledgement in the enclosed self-addressed envelope.

Check Received By: Date:

Title:

For (Contractor's Name):

Project: County:

NOTICE TO THE BIDDER

In the space provided below, please enter your total bid amount for this project. Only this figure will be read publicly by the Department at the public bid opening.

It is understood and agreed by the bidder in signing this proposal that the total bid amount entered below is not binding on either the bidder or the Department. It is further agreed that the official total bid amount for this proposal will be determined by multiplying the unit bid prices for each pay item by the respective estimated quantities shown in this proposal and then totaling all of the extended amounts.

Total Bid Amount

Control Project Highway County

ALT ITEM DESC SP Bid Item Description Unit Quantity Bid Price Amount Seq

Signed ____________________________________________ Title ____________________________________________ Date ____________________________________________

Additional Signature for Joint Venture:

Signed ____________________________________________ Title ____________________________________________ Date ____________________________________________

Total Bid Amount _______$2,664.00________

EXAMPLE OF BID PRICES SUBMITTED BY COMPUTER PRINTOUT

0001-03-030

STP 2000(938)HES

SH 20

EL PASO

104 509 REMOV CONC (SDWLK) SY 266.400 $10.000 $2,664.00 1

EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE

EXAMPLES

BID PRICES SUBMITTED BY HAND WRITTEN FORMAT

Unit price for each plant in place

249 014 FLEX BASE(DEL)(DENSCOT)(TY A GR4 CL2) TON 56,787.00 14

ALT

ITEM-CODE

ITEM

NO

DESC

NO

S.P.

NO.

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT

APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

190 026 RED OAK 1 1/2” - 1 3/4” GAL BB EA 9.000 1

DLRS

CENTS

DLRS

CENTS

Unit price for each ton of Flexible Base

430 001 001 CL A CONC FOR EXT STR (CULV) CY 45.000 27

Unit price for each cubic yard of Concrete

DLRS

CENTS

610 007 001 RDWY ILL ASSEM(TY ST 50T-8-8)(.4 KW)S EA 13.000 7

Unit price of each Roadway Illumination Assembly

DLRS

CENTS

EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE

RMC - A00221510

Proposal Sheet

BOWIE FORM 234-B I-61-5M

TxDOT PROJECT

COUNTY

ALT

ITEM-CODE

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

ITEM

NO.

DESC

CODE

S.P.

No.

416 7027

DRILL SHAFT (SIGN MTS) (12 IN)

LF 25.000 1 DOLLARS

and CENTS

416 7028

DRILL SHAFT (SIGN MTS) (24 IN)

LF 156.000 2 DOLLARS

and CENTS

500 7002

MOBILIZATION (CALLOUT)

EA 15.000 3 DOLLARS

and CENTS

503 7001

PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN

DAY 30.000 4 DOLLARS

and CENTS

505 7001

TMA (STATIONARY)

DAY 140.000 5 DOLLARS

and CENTS

636 7002

ALUMINUM SIGNS (TY G)

SF 3,000.000 6 DOLLARS

and CENTS

636 7003

ALUMINUM SIGNS (TY O)

SF 500.000 7 DOLLARS

and CENTS

636 7005

REPLACE EXISTING ALUMINUM SIGNS(TY

G)

SF 2,500.000 8 DOLLARS

and CENTS

636 7006

REPLACE EXISTING ALUMINUM SIGNS(TY

O)

SF 1,500.000 9 DOLLARS

and CENTS

644 7049

IN SM RD SN SUP&AM TYS80(2)SA(P-EXAL)

EA 30.000 10 DOLLARS

and CENTS

644 7064

IN SM RD SN SUP&AM (INST SIGN ONLY)

EA 2.000 11 DOLLARS

and CENTS

644 7073

REMOVE SM RD SN SUP&AM

EA 10.000 12 DOLLARS

and CENTS

644 7074

REMOVE BRDG MNT CLEARANCE SIGN

ASSM

EA 5.000 13 DOLLARS

and CENTS

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RMC - A00221510

Proposal Sheet

BOWIE FORM 234-B I-61-5M

TxDOT PROJECT

COUNTY

ALT

ITEM-CODE

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

ITEM

NO.

DESC

CODE

S.P.

No.

647 7001

INSTALL LRSS (STRUCT STEEL)

LB 5,000.000 14 DOLLARS

and CENTS

647 7002

RELOCATE LRSA

EA 4.000 15 DOLLARS

and CENTS

647 7003

REMOVE LRSA

EA 20.000 16 DOLLARS

and CENTS

647 7009

REPLACE LRSA

EA 10.000 17 DOLLARS

and CENTS

650 7193

REMOVE OVERHD SIGN SUP

EA 1.000 18 DOLLARS

and CENTS

752 7014

TREE AND BRUSH REMOVAL

AC 1.000 19 DOLLARS

and CENTS

6074 7001

REPAIR LARGE RDSD SIGN SUPT & ASSEM

EA 15.000 20 DOLLARS

and CENTS

6076 7001

REPAIR SMALL RDSD SIGN SUPT & ASSEM

EA 12.000 21 DOLLARS

and CENTS

6076 7002

RELOCATE SMALL RDSD SIGN SUPT &

ASSEM

EA 12.000 22 DOLLARS

and CENTS

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CERTIFICATION OF INTEREST IN OTHER BID

PROPOSALS FOR THIS WORK

By signing this proposal, the bidding firm and the signer certify that the following information, as indicated by checking “Yes” or “No” below, is true, accurate, and complete.

A. Quotation(s) have been issued in this firm's name to other firm(s) interested in this work for consideration for performing a portion of this work.

________ YES

________ NO

B. If this proposal is the low bid, the bidder agrees to provide the following information prior to award of the contract.

1. Identify firms which bid as a prime contractor and from which the bidder received quotations for work on this project.

2. Identify all the firms which bid as a prime contractor to which the bidder gave quotations for work on this project.

DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

Complete this form to disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352 (See reverse for public burden disclosure.)

1. Type of Federal Action:

a. contract

b. grant

c. cooperative agreement

d. loan

e. loan guarantee

f. loan insurance

2. Status of Federal Action:

a. bid/offer/application

b. initial award

c. post-award

3. Report Type:

a. initial filing

b. grant

For material change only:

year _______ quarter _____ date of last report ___________

4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity:

Prime Subawardee Tier __________, if known:

Congressional District, if known:

5. If Reporting Entity in No. 4 is Subawardee, Enter Name and Address of Prime:

Congressional District, if known:

6. Federal Department/Agency: 7. Federal Program Name/Description:

CFDA Number, if applicable: _____________________________

8. Federal Action Number, if known: 9. Award Amount, if known:

10. a. Name and Address of Lobbying Entity (if individual, last name, first name, MI):

b. Individuals Performing Services (including address if different from No. 10a) (last name, first name, MI):

(attach Continuation Sheet(s) SF-LLL-A, if necessary)

11. Amount of Payment (check all that apply):

$ ___________________________ actual planned

13. Type of Payment (check all that apply):

a. retainer

b. one-time fee

c. commission

d. contingent fee

e. deferred

f. other; specify: _______________________________

12. Form of Payment (check all that apply)

a. cash

b. in-kind; specify: nature ____________________ value ____________________

14. Brief Description of Services Performed or to be Performed and Date(s) of Service, including officer(s), employee(s), or Member(s) contacted, for Payment Indicated in Item 11:

(attach Continuation Sheet(s) SF-LLL-A, if necessary)

15. Continuation Sheet(s) SF-LLL-A attached: Yes No

16. Information requested through this form is authorized by title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. This disclosure of lobbying activities is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed by the tier above when this transaction was made or entered into. This disclosure is required pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352. This information will be reported to the Congress semi-annually and will be available for public inspection. Any person who fails to file the required dis-closure shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Signature: __________________________________________

Print Name: _________________________________________

Title: ______________________________________________

Telephone No: _____________________ Date: ___________

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This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether subawardee or prime Federal recipient, at the initiation or receipt of a covered Federal action, or a material change to a previous filing, pursuant to title 31 U.S.C section 1352. The filing of a form is required for each payment or agreement to make payment to any lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with a covered Federal action. Use the SF-LLL-A Continuation Sheet for additional information if the space on the form is inadequate. Com-plete all items that apply for both the initial filing and material change report. Refer to the implementing guidance pub-lished by the Office of Management and Budget for additional information.

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5. If the organization filing the report in item 4 checks "Subawardee", then enter the full name, address, city, state and zip code of the prime Federal recipient. Include Congressional District, if known.

6. Enter the name of the Federal agency making the award or loan commitment. Include at least one organizational level below agency name, if known. For example, Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard.

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8. Enter the most appropriate Federal identifying number available for the Federal action identified in item 1 (e.g., Request for Proposal (RFP) number; Invitation for Bid (IFB) number; grant announcement number, the contract, grant, or loan award number; the application/proposal control number assigned by the Federal agency). Include prefixes, e.g., "RFP-DE-90-001."

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(b) Enter the full names of the individual(s) performing services, and include full address if different from 10(a).

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ENGINEER SEAL

Project RMC - A00221510

Highway US 59 County BOWIE

The enclosed Texas Department of Transportation Specifications, Special Specifications, Special Provisions, General Notes and Specification Data in this document have been selected by me, or under my responsible supervision as being applicable to this project.

Alteration of a sealed document without proper notification to the responsible engineer is an offense under the Texas Engineering Practice Act.

The seal appearing on this document was authorized by:

BURNS, KENNETH STEPHEN P.E.

May 07, 2026

Seal Applies to CSJ(s):

All CSJs within the Contract

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BURNS, KENNETH STEPHEN

Project Number: RMC – A00221510 Sheet 12

County: Bowie Control: 6501-55-001

Highway: US0059

General Notes Sheet A

GENERAL NOTES:

General Requirements and Covenants:

Contractor questions on this project are to be addressed to the following individual(s):

Area Engineer Assistant Area Engineer Christina Trowler christina.trowler@txdot.gov Kenneth Burns kenneth.burns@txdot.gov

Questions may be submitted via the Letting Pre-Bid Q&A web page. This webpage can be accessed from the Notice to Contractors dashboard located at the following Address:

https://tableau.txdot.gov/views/ProjectInformationDashboard/NoticetoContractors?% All contractor questions will be reviewed by the Engineer. All questions and any corresponding responses that are generated will be posted through the same Letting Pre-Bid Q&A web page.

The Letting Pre-Bid Q&A web page for each project can be accessed by using the dashboard to navigate to the project you are interested in by scrolling or filtering the dashboard using the controls on the left. Hover over the blue hyperlink for the project you want to view the Q&A for and click on the link in the window that pops up.

Each contract awarded by the Department stands on its own and as such is separate from other contracts. A Contractor awarded multiple contracts must be capable and sufficiently staffed to concurrently process any or all contracts.

Notify the Engineer or his representative by 8:15 a.m. on any day when working in the district.

Clean up and remove all loose material resulting from contract operations each day before work is suspended for that day.

Repair all pavement damaged by the Contractor's forces during construction. Such repair is to be considered incidental to the various bid items in the project and must be approved by the engineer.

Various locations in the Atlanta District, which consist of the following nine counties: Bowie, Camp, Cass, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Panola, Titus and Upshur.

All work, materials, and services not expressly called for in the specification or not shown on the plans, which may be necessary for the complete and proper construction, will be performed, furnished and installed by the Contractor. These items will not be paid for directly but will be considered subsidiary to the various bid items.

Item 4 – Scope of Work:

Callout sign installation will consist of the installation, repair, and removal of large and small signs by work order.

Contractor will be notified on an “as needed” basis, meaning the Contractor may be called to work on a damaged sign and upon completion of that work leave, if no other work is available at that time.

Actual sign description legends will be provided by the Engineer after letting.

Contractor will field verify the elevation difference between edge of travel lane and bottom of sign before the steel is ordered.

Positioning of the sign will be twelve (12) feet from the edge of the sign to the edge of the travel lane where shoulders are less than six

(6) feet wide, or six (6) feet from edge of shoulders equal to or greater than six (6) feet wide.

All signs will be mounted seven feet six inches (7’ 6”) high from the bottom of the sign to the travel lane.

Item 5 – Control of the Work:

Contact all utility companies for the exact location of underground utilities before boring, trenching or any other work that might interfere with or damage existing utilities.

Repair any damage caused to utilities by Contractor operations at their own expense and restore service in a timely manner.

Attention is directed to the fact that the work on any project will not be accepted until all components have been shown to be fully operational.

The 811 call services for utility locations do not include TXDOT facilities. Contact the Atlanta District Signal Shop by telephone at

(903) 799-1360 for coordination with TXDOT underground lines.

Item 6 – Control of Materials:

When requesting payments for material on hand, contractor’s material storage facility will be within the Atlanta District. TXDOT Maintenance Sections may be used to store the I-beams. All the sign hardware such as fuse plates, anchor bolts, etc. can be stored in the Contractor’s yard.

Pre-qualified products can be found at https://www.txdot.gov/business/resources/materials/material-producer-list.html .

Any material that is removed and deemed salvageable by the Engineer will be retained by the Contractor for future use.

Any material deemed non salvageable by the Engineer will become the property of the Contractor.

Item 8 – Prosecution and Progress:

Working days will be charged in accordance with Section 8.3.1.5, “Calendar Day”.

Thirty (30) days lead time will be allowed for the manufacturing of sign panels from issuance of the work order.

Additional items and time may be added during the work order. The total time for the amended work order will not exceed two times the initial callout time.

mailto:christina.trowler@txdot.gov mailto:kenneth.burns@txdot.gov https://tableau.txdot.gov/views/ProjectInformationDashboard/NoticetoContractors?%25 https://www.txdot.gov/business/resources/materials/material-producer-list.html

General Notes Sheet B

Commence work within 5 calendar days of receiving a work order unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. Complete items of work which do not require a new sign face to be fabricated. Once these items of work are complete, time charges will be suspended until work for the remaining items has begun or on the 31st day, whichever comes first. Repair Item 6074 and 6076, time for these items will be as stated in the special specification.

The Engineer or their representative will be copied via email upon the order for the manufacturer of the materials. If for any reason the manufacturers are unable to provide the materials required in this time frame the Contractor must provide documentation from the manufacturers for the delay. Failure to provide documentation and date of the order will result in liquidated damages in accordance with Article 8.6. All shop drawings and material specifications for each individual sign will be submitted to the Engineer or their representative.

Notify the Engineer at least 24 hours prior to proceeding with planned work activities. Work will not be permitted if such notification has not been received. In addition, work performed without authorization will not be eligible for payment.

Failure to commence work within the specified time period or to work continuously until the work order has been completed will be a cause to declare the contract in default. Exception from declaring default will be in the contractor has obtained written permission from the Engineer prior to leaving the project.

Each day the work is not complete after the expiration of all working days calculated for each job on each work order, work order liquidated damages will be assessed according to SP 000-031. The amount assessed for each work order will be based on the total amount of the contract listed on the special provision. Working days will not be transferred from one work order to a subsequent one.

Each work order is a stand-alone entity.

Work orders will be computed by utilizing working days based off the production rates below. Time to complete each work order will be calculated and charged in accordance with 8.3.1.1 “Five -Day Workweek”.

Time needed to cure concrete will not be charged against the working days. Time will continue to be charged if other items of work not affected by the concrete cure can be performed.

• ITEM 416-7027 DRILL SHAFT (SIGN MTS)(12IN) – 1 working days per sign.

• ITEM 416-7028 DRILL SHAFT (SIGN MTS)(24IN) – 2 working days per sign.

• ITEM 636-7002 ALUMINUM SIGNS TY (G) – 1 working day per sign.

• ITEM 636-7003 ALUMINUM SIGNS TY (O) – 1 working day per sign.

• ITEM 636-7005 REPLACE EXISTING ALUMINUM SIGNS (TY G) – 1 working day per sign.

• ITEM 636-7006 REPLACE EXISTING ALUMINUM SIGNS (TY O) – 1 working day per sign.

• ITEM 644-7049 IN SM RD SN SUP&AM TY S80(2)SA(P-EXAL) – 1 working day per sign.

• ITEM 644-7064 IN SM RD SN SUP&AM (INST SIGN ONLY) – 1 working day per sign.

• ITEM 644-7073 REMOVE SM RD SN SUP&AM – 0.5 working day per sign.

• ITEM 644-7074 REMOVE BRDG MNT CLEARANCE SIGN ASSM – 1 working day per sign.

• ITEM 647-7002 RELOCATE LRSA- 1 working day per sign.

• ITEM 647-7003 REMOVE LRSA- 1 working day per sign.

• ITEM 647-7009 REPLACE LRSA- 0.5 working days per sign.

• ITEM 650-7193 REMOVE OVERHD SIGN SUP – 2 working days per overhead structure.

• ITEM 752-7014 TREE TRIMMING AND BRUSH REMOVAL – negotiated with the Contractor prior to issuing any work orders.

• ITEM 6074-7001 REPAIR LARGE RDSD SIGN SUPT &ASSEM– 0.5 working days per sign.

• ITEM 6076-7001 REPAIR SMALL RDSD SIGN SUPP & ASSEM – 0.5 working day per sign.

• ITEM 6076-7002 RELOCATE SMALL RDSD SIGN SUPP & ASSEM – 0.5 working day per sign.

Work orders calculated will be rounded up to the nearest whole day.

Item 416 – Drilled Shaft Foundations:

Foundation locations will be staked by the Contractor. The Engineer will be given a minimum of 3 days’ advance notice to ensure placement is in the proposed design location. Chamfer or tool exposed edges or joints of concrete as directed.

Clean up and remove all loose material resulting from contract operations each day before work is suspended for that day.

Item 502 –Barricades, Signs, and Traffic Handling:

This contract is for non-site-specific callout work. In accordance with Article 502.4.1.6 “Contracts with Callout Work and Work Orders” this item will not be paid for separately but considered subsidiary to the contract bid items.

The Contractor Force Account “Safety Contingency” that has been established for this project is intended to be utilized for work zone enhancements, to improve the effectiveness of the Traffic Control Plan, that could not be foreseen in the project planning and design stage. These enhancements will be mutually agreed upon by the Engineer and the Contractor’s Responsible Person based on weekly or more frequent traffic management reviews on the project. The Engineer may choose to use existing bid items if it does not slow the implementation of enhancement.

Install temporary rumble strips in accordance with WZ(RS) wherever short duration or short-term stationary lane closures are in place and workers are present.

The Contractor's Responsible Person (CRP) will be responsible for ensuring the signs and traffic control devices are in place and functioning properly.

The CRP will inspect and ensure any deficiencies are corrected each and every day throughout the duration of this contract. Notify the Engineer in writing of the name, address, and telephone number of this employee or these employees.

General Notes Sheet C

Maintenance of driveways and intersections will not be paid for directly but is subsidiary to the pertinent bid items.

Restrict the movement of equipment across traffic lanes to an absolute minimum.

Use strobe lights or rotating beacons on all motorized equipment, operating on or adjacent to the road surface.

There may be ongoing contracts on several of the roadways included in this contract. Coordinate work with these projects and consult with the Engineer when developing sequence of work.

The Traffic Control Plan for this contract consists of the installation and maintenance of warning signs and or other traffic control devices shown in the plans, specification data which may be included in the general notes, applicable provisions of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD), traffic control plan sheets included in the plans, standard BC sheets and Item 502 of the standard specifications.

The signing arrangement and spacing shown may be varied as necessary to fit field conditions; however, any proposed changes in the traffic control plan must be approved by the Engineer prior to implementation.

A Type B flashing arrow panel will be required on this project when a lane of traffic is to be closed for any duration of time.

Anytime equipment encroaches into a travel lane as shown on WZ BTS and TCP standards shown in this project; the Contractor will be required to have at least one shadow vehicle with a truck mounted attenuator as directed.

Notify the inspector prior to any planned lane closures. Lane closures must be entered in the HCR (Highway Condition Report) 48 hours prior to beginning work.

All flaggers will be properly attired, orange or fluorescent type III vests and white hard hats are required. Proper flagging procedures must be demonstrated by all workers in accordance with the “Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device.”

Provide flaggers at the ends of work areas and at all other points of conflict with roadway machinery and roadway traffic when and as directed.

No equipment will be left within 30 feet of the travel-way. Equipment and/or obstructions within 30 feet of the travel-way will be removed or clearly marked by warning lights and barricades, as directed.

When performing work on Exit Gore Signs, the Contractor will be able to use TCP (5-1)-18 as it will be considered work on the shoulder. The Contractor will modify this by setting cones around the perimeter of the entire exit gore as shown in TCP (6-4)-12. No temporary EXIT OPEN sign and no changeable message board will be required. The intent of this is to keep the ramp open while performing the work.

Item 503 –Portable Changeable Message Sign:

Locations of the message boards will be approved by the Engineer or their representative prior to being set out. Messages will be provided by the Engineer and be paid for by the number of days used displaying messages for each.

Item 505 – Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) and Trailer Attenuator (TA):

The number of TMA’s required will be determined by the type of work and applicable TCP. The Contractor will be responsible for determining if one or more operations will be ongoing at the same time to determine the total number of TMA’s needed for the project.

Item 506 – Temporary Erosion, Sedimentation, and Environmental Controls:

Provide and install additional erosion or water pollution control measures deemed necessary by the Engineer as prescribed by this item and in accordance with the appropriate specification. Payment for erosion control measures for which applicable pay items are not included in the Contract shall be made in accordance with Articles 4.4, “Changes in the Work” and 9.7, “Payment for Extra Work and Force Account Method”.

Item 636 - Signs:

Ensure the location and details of the fabrication, assembly and erection of the aluminum signs are in accordance with the details shown on the plans.

Ensure the Contractor's working drawings, for extruded aluminum signs, conform to the details shown on the plans.

Store all finished signs off the ground and in a vertical position until erected. Separate signs so that the sign face is not damaged by being stacked with other signs. Store finished sheet aluminum substrate signs in a weatherproof building. Extruded aluminum substrate signs may be stored outside provided they are not stacked in such a way as to damage the sign face.

Transport signs in such a manner as to not damage the high intensity reflective sheeting. Carry signs in a standing position within a divider rack assembly.

When a sign has been damaged or has been determined by the Engineer to be replaced. The Engineer will furnish the Contactor with a sign detail layout with the dimensions of each individual sign to be replaced drawn on the SignCAD program. The Engineer will also provide a copy of the SignCAD file for each individual sign in pdf format.

Contractor will provide all lanes, ramps, and shoulder closures necessary for sign installations Item 644 – Small Roadside Sign Assemblies:

Maintain the following inventory of material for the duration of the contract: Ten (10) – SH 80 (14ft. lengths).

On sign replacements, the existing sign assemblies will be removed after the proposed sign is installed. Contractor will leave existing sign in place while proposed sign goes up. The existing sign will be removed immediately after the proposed sign is installed.

For this project, the standard triangular slip base two bolt casting will be used. This casting must be furnished by an approved manufacturer.

Verify the elevation difference between the edge of the travel lane and bottom of the sign.

Item 647 – Large Roadside Sign Supports and Assemblies:

General Notes Sheet D

Maintain the following inventory of material for the duration of the contract:

Six (6) – W6x9 (20 ft. lengths) Four (4) – W6x15 (20 ft. lengths) Three (3) – W18x18 (20 ft. lengths) Failure to keep material will result in liquidated damages.

The Contractor may have to remove and or relocate an existing sign structure as directed.

All signs, mounts and miscellaneous hardware from this project will become the property of the Contractor and be disposed of outside the state right of way.

The removal of the supports and foundations will be as directed; some situations may only require the removal of the sign panel to replace with a new panel and re-use all existing sign supports. The new panel will be paid for under Item 636.

Any material that is removed and deemed salvageable by the Engineer will be retained by the Contractor for future use.

Any material deemed non salvageable by the Engineer will become the property of the Contractor.

Stake sign locations and obtain approval of the TxDOT Representative prior to placement of signs. Install all stubs so that they are level and signposts will be plumb.

Assume expense for replacement of inappropriately placed stubs. Measure and cut all signposts and install fuse plates in the field for proper height, in accordance with the plans and specifications. Repair any damage caused by operations at Contractor’s expense and restore facilities to service in a timely manner.

Item 752 – Tree and Brush Removal:

Contractor will be called upon to do tree trimming and brush removal for existing signs. TXDOT will send the Contractor a work order with a list of signs and the amount to be cut for each sign. Each sign to have brush trimmed and removed will have a minimum of 25 feet to be trimmed. This work will take place on conventional roadways, US, SH, SS, and FM roadways. No tree trimming work will take place on Interstate Highways. The Contractor will not be required to trim both sides of highway at the same location. Sites are specifically associated with a single sign as directed.

Item 6074 – Repair Large Roadside Sign Support and Assemblies:

New signs will not be required when a sign assembly has been damaged or needs to be relocated, and the sign can be reused. Items 636 will govern new or replaced sign materials.

The intent of this item is to make repairs to signs that have useable foundations, legs, and signs. Minor repairs to bolt keepers, fuse plates, or sign adjustments may be required to maintain sign suitability.

Item 6076 – Repair Small Roadside Sign Support and Assemblies:

The primary use of this Item will be to make repairs to all signs up to 64 square feet. This will cover all signs that can be mounted on one or two SCH 80 posts. Repairs will be made under this Item to maintain the sign, and if the Engineer decides to replace the sign payment will be made under Item 636-7002 Aluminum Signs (TY G).

New signs will not be required when a sign assembly has been damaged or needs to be relocated, and the sign can be reused. Item 636 will govern new or replaced sign material.

If posts are damaged, TXDOT will provide new S 80 posts to be used during repair.

Control : 6501-55-001 Project : RMC - A00221510

BOWIE

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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS

ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT ARE

IDENTIFIED AS FOLLOWS:

SPECIAL PROVISIONS :

SPECIAL PROVISIONS WILL GOVERN AND TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER

THE SPECIFICATIONS ENUMERATED HEREON WHEREVER IN

CONFLICT THEREWITH.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:

DRILLED SHAFT FOUNDATIONS(405) (420) (421) (423) (440) (448) ITEM 416

MOBILIZATIONITEM 500

PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNITEM 503

TRUCK-MOUNTED ATTENUATOR (TMA) AND TRAILER ATTENUATOR (TA)ITEM 505

SIGNSITEM 636

SMALL ROADSIDE SIGN ASSEMBLIES(421) (440) (441) (442) (445) (636) (656) ITEM 644

LARGE ROADSIDE SIGN SUPPORTS AND ASSEMBLIES(416) (421) (440) (441)

(442) (445) (636)

ITEM 647

OVERHEAD SIGN SUPPORTS(416) (420) (421) (441) (442) (445) (449) (610) (613)

(614) (618) (636) (654) (686)

ITEM 650

TREE AND BRUSH REMOVALITEM 752

ITEMS 1-9 INCL., GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND COVENANTS

ADOPTED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE

CONTRACT BY REFERENCE.

"NONDISCRIMINATION" (000---001) SPECIAL PROVISION

"CERTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT" (000---

002)

SPECIAL PROVISION

"ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM" (000---004) SPECIAL PROVISION

"CARGO PREFERENCE ACT REQUIREMENTS IN FEDERAL AID

CONTRACTS" (000---007)

SPECIAL PROVISION

"CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES (FORM 1295)" (000---017) SPECIAL PROVISION

"ACTIVATION OF FEDERAL CONTRACT PROVISIONS" (000---023) SPECIAL PROVISION

"SCHEDULE OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES" (000---031) SPECIAL PROVISION

"NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS" (000---

125)

SPECIAL PROVISION

(002---003) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 002

(003---006) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 003

(004---003) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 004

(006---009) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 006

REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS. ALL FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS (REV. 10-23) (FORM

FHWA 1273)

WAGE RATES

DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

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GENERAL :

THE ABOVE-LISTED SPECIFICATIONS ITEMS ARE THOSE UNDER WHICH

PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE. THESE, TOGETHER WITH SUCH OTHER PERTINENT

ITEMS, IF ANY, AS MAY BE REFERRED TO IN THE ABOVE-LISTED

SPECIFICATION ITEMS, AND INCLUDING THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS LISTED

ABOVE, CONSTITUTE THE COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS PROJECT.

SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS :

(007---001) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 007

(009---002) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 009

LARGE ROADSIDE SIGN ASSEMBLIES(636) (647) 6074ITEM

SMALL ROADSIDE SIGN ASSEMBLIES(644) (656) 6076ITEM

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CHILD SUPPORT STATEMENT

Under section 231.006, Family Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this contract, bid, or application is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loan, or payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2261.252(b), the Department is prohibited from entering into contracts in which Department officers and employees have a financial interest.

By signing the Contract, the Contractor certifies that it is not prohibited from entering into a Contract with the Department as a result of a financial interest as defined under Texas Government Code Section 2261.252(b), and that it will exercise reasonable care and diligence to prevent any actions or conditions that could result in a conflict of interest with the Department.

The Contractor also certifies that none of the following individuals, nor any of their family members within the second degree of affinity or consanguinity, owns 1% or more interest or has a financial interest as defined under Texas Government Code Section 2261.252(b) in the Contractor:

Any member of the Texas Transportation Commission; and The Department’s Executive Director, General Counsel, Chief of Procurement and Field Support

Operations, Director of Procurement, and Director of Contract Services.

Violation of this certification may result in action by the Department.

E-VERIFY CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to Texas Transportation Code §223.051, all TxDOT contracts for construction, maintenance, or improvement of a highway must include a provision requiring Contractors and subcontractors to use the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to determine employment eligibility. By signing the contract, the Contractor certifies that prior to the award of the Contract:

the Contractor has registered with and will, to the extent permitted by law, utilize the United States Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system during the term of the Contract to determine the eligibility of all persons hired to perform duties within Texas during the term of the agreement; and the Contractor will require that all subcontractors also register with and, to the extent permitted by law, utilize the United States Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system during the term of the subcontract to determine the eligibility of all persons hired to perform duties within Texas during the term of the agreement.

Violation of this requirement constitutes a material breach of the Contract, subjects a subcontractor to removal from the Contract, and subjects the Contractor or subcontractors to possible sanctions in accordance with Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 10, Subchapter F, “Sanctions and Suspension for Ethical Violations by Entities Doing Business with the Department.”

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Certification Regarding Disclosure of Public Information Pursuant to Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Texas Government Code, contractors executing a contract with a governmental body that results in the expenditure of at least $1 million in public funds must:

1) preserve all contracting information* as provided by the records retention requirements applicable to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the duration of the contract,

2) on request of TxDOT, promptly provide any contracting information related to the contract that is in the custody or possession of the entity, and

3) on completion of the contract, either:

A. provide, at no cost to TxDOT, all contracting information related to the contract that is in the custody or possession of the entity, or B. preserve the contracting information related to the contract as provided by the records retention requirements applicable to TxDOT

The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code, may apply to this contract, and the contractor or vendor agrees that the contract can be terminated if the contractor or vendor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter.

By entering into Contract, the Contractor agrees to:

• provide, or make available, to TxDOT and any authorized governmental investigating or auditing agency all records, including electronic and payment records related to the contract, for the same period provided by the records retention schedule applicable to TxDOT, and

• ensure that all subcontracts include a clause requiring the same.

* As defined in Government Code §552.003, “Contracting information” means the following information maintained by a governmental body or sent between a governmental body and a vendor, contractor, potential vendor, or potential contractor:

1) information in a voucher or contract relating to the receipt or expenditure of public funds by a governmental body;

2) solicitation or bid documents relating to a contract with a governmental body;

3) communications sent between a governmental body and a vendor, contractor, potential vendor, or potential contractor during the solicitation, evaluation, or negotiation of a contract;

4) documents, including bid tabulations, showing the criteria by which a governmental body evaluates each vendor, contractor, potential vendor, or potential contractor responding to a solicitation and, if applicable, an explanation of why the vendor or contractor was selected; and

5) communications and other information sent between a governmental body and a vendor or contractor related to the performance of a final contract with the governmental body or work performed on behalf of the governmental body.

CERTIFICATION TO NOT BOYCOTT ISRAEL

Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2271.002, the Department must include a provision requiring a written verification affirming that the Contractor does not boycott Israel, as defined in Government Code §808.001, and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. This provision applies to a contract that:

1) is with a Contractor that is not a sole proprietorship,

2) is with a Contractor with 10 or more full-time employees, and

3) has a value of $100,000 or more.

By signing the contract, the Contractor certifies that it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of this contract. “Boycott” means refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes.

CERTIFICATION TO NOT BOYCOTT ENERGY COMPANIES

Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2274.002, the Department must include a provision requiring a written verification affirming that the Contractor does not boycott energy companies, as defined in Government Code §809.001, and will not boycott energy companies during the term of the contract. This provision applies to a contract that:

1) is with a Contractor that is not a sole proprietorship,

2) is with a Contractor with 10 or more full-time employees, and

3) has a value of $100,000 or more.

By signing the contract, the Contractor certifies that it does not boycott energy companies and will not boycott energy companies during the term of this contract. “Boycott” means taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations with a company because the company: (1) engages in the exploration, production, utilization, transportation, sale, or manufacturing of fossil fuel-based energy and does not commit or pledge to meet environmental standards beyond applicable federal and state law; or (2) does business with a company described by (1).

CERTIFICATION TO NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST

FIREARM ENTITIES OR FIREARM TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2274.002, the Department must include a provision requiring a written verification affirming that the Contractor:

1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association, as defined in Government Code §2274.001, and

2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of the contract.

This provision applies to a contract that:

1) is with a Contractor that is not a sole proprietorship,

2) is with a Contractor with 10 or more full-time employees, and

3) has a value of $100,000…