MERCER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA

REPAIRS OF COUNTY-OWNED BRIDGE NO. 1916

THIS PROPOSAL IS MADE UNDER, SUBJECT TO, AND GOVERNED BY SPECIFICATIONS

PUBLICATION 408/2020 OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; TO

WHICH THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL PROVISIONS, ATTACHMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL

SPECIFICATIONS ARE MADE A PART THEREOF:

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Anticipated Notice to Proceed Date Changes to Specifications: Section 110 – Payment 0901-0001 – Maintenance and Protection of Traffic During Construction 1018-0051 – Removal of Portion of Existing Bridge, Modified 9000-1001 – Class AA Cement Concrete, Modified 9000-1002 – Repair Deteriorated Concrete 9000-2001 – Earth Anchors 9000-2002 – Verification Test Anchor 9000-3001 – Partially Grouted Rip Rap 9000-4002 – Erosion and Sediment Pollution Controls

STANDARD SPECIAL PROVISIONS

G101I – a00101 Governing Specifications and Applicable Designated Special Provisions G113B – a00113 Contract Provisions – Right-to-Know Law G901B – a00901 Alternate Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plan G1101B – a01101 Construction Procedures – Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control G1401A – a01401 Equal Employment Opportunity with Prequalification G2302A – a02302 Worker Protection and Investment G2801A – a02801 Local Authority Contract – Local Let G2901A – a02901 Payment of Retainage to Subcontractors G3401A – a03401 Prevailing Wage Act G3501B – a03501 Reciprocal Limitations Act Requirements For Construction G4251A – a04251 Utilities – When There Are Utilities Within The Project Limits That Are Not Affected C128B – a00128 Changes to Specifications: Section 106 – Control of Material C159B – a00159 Changes to Specifications: Appendix C C162A – a00162 Changes to Specifications: Appendix C – Designated Special Provision 7 (DSP7)

ATTACHMENTS

Prevailing Minimum Wage Schedule

STRUCTURE DRAWINGS

TYPE SEG/OFFSET DRAWING NO. RECOMMENDED

Bridge Repairs Bridge 1916 N/A 12/18/2025

REVISIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS

Changes and updates to the Specifications Publication 408 are issued biannually via Numbered Changes, as posed on the PennDOT website or issued to Publication holders.

The Change Number that applies to this Proposal has been established by a Special Provision. To determine the contents of all revisions and updates made to the Specifications Publication 408 since its initial issue, refer to the index of Changes found in the individual Numbered Changes.

PURCHASABLE ITEMS

Specifications or Standard Drawings listed or referred in this Proposal are available for purchase upon request from the PennDOT Sales Store, P.O. Box 3451, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3451 (Telephone 717- 787-6746).

Specifications can be viewed at no cost of PennDOT’s Forms, Publications, and Maps website or on PennDOT’s ECMS website by selecting “construction project”, then “resources”, then “master items”.

ANTICIPATED NOTICE TO PROCEED DATE

The anticipated notice to proceed date used by the Department for the calculation of the contract time is February 26, 2026.

CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTION 110 – PAYMENT

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SECTION 110 - PAYMENT

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Section 110.05 CURRENT ESTIMATE PAYMENTS. Revise as follows:

I. Add the following paragraphs:

Prior to the completion of 50 percent of the work under the Contract, as determined by Owner, and if the character and progress of the work have been satisfactory to Owner, ten percent of the amount due on partial or current estimate payments will be withheld as retainage pending completion.

Upon completion of 50 percent of the work under the Contract, as determined by Owner, and if the character and progress of the work have been satisfactory to Owner without specific cause for greater withholding, one-half of the amount retained will be returned to Contractor and five percent of the amount due on partial or current estimate payments will be withheld as retainage on subsequent payment requests pending completion.

II. Add the following new subsection:

(a) Semi-Final Estimates. Payments will be made, in excess of the percentages withheld in accordance with Section 110.05, within 30 days following the date of substantial completion as specified in Section 110.08(a). The amount retained under said contract for the work done and performed will in all cases be sufficient to cover 1.5 times the estimated cost of the work remaining to be done to satisfactorily complete the contract.

ITEM 0901-0001 – MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC DURING CONSTRUCTION

In accordance with Section 901 and as follows:

Maintain and protect traffic in accordance with PATA 5, 7, and 24 of Publication 213M. Provide new or like new traffic control signs and devices. Do not use reflective sheeting that is scratched, scarred, dirty, or shows evidence of loss of reflectivity. Do not use signs or devices that are cracked, bent, dented, or broken.

Maintain travel lanes in good condition when in use, to the satisfaction of the Department.

Protect construction work and open barrier so as to not expose traffic to hazards.

Maintain access to all intersecting roadways, drives, and residences at all times.

Ensure that warning vests, shirts, or jackets (orange or fluorescent yellow/green) are worn by all employees engaged in daylight work operations on or immediately adjacent to the traveled portion of the roadway; when flagging; and where worker sight recognition is desirable. ANSI 107 Class 3 apparel shall be worn by all employees engaged in night time operations.

ITEM 1018-0051 – REMOVAL OF PORTION OF EXISTING BRIDGE, MODIFIED

In accordance with Section 1018 and as follows:

SECTION 1018.1 DESCRIPTION – Revise to read:

This work is the removal and satisfactory disposal of portion of the existing bridge as indicated on the drawings or as specified by the Department.

SECTION 1018.3 CONSTRUCTION – Add the following:

Remove the following portions of the existing bridge:

Remove the portion of the existing barrier as indicated on the drawing or as specified by the Department.

Select a method of concrete removal to prevent damage to the existing reinforcing steel. Submit in writing, for Department approval, the method to be used. Do not use hydraulic impactor for removal of any portion of the structure. Do not use explosives or blast.

Power driven hand tools for concrete removal are permitted with the following restrictions:

• Do not use pneumatic hammers heavier than nominal 30-pound class below the bottom mat of steel reinforcement or near beam locations. Nominal 65-pound class pneumatic hammers may be used otherwise.

• Do not operate hammers or mechanical chipping tools at an angle exceeding 45-degrees relative to the concrete surface.

• Do not place pneumatic tools in direct contact with reinforcing steel.

• Triple-headed tampers fitted with start drills not less than 2-inches in diameter in the temper sockets are permitted in the vertical position.

• Do not use chisel points.

Use hand tools such as hammers and chisels or small air chisels to remove fine particles of unsound concrete or to provide necessary clearances around reinforcement bars.

Sandblast or waterblast and thoroughly clean all exposed concrete repair areas of all loose and foreign material. Abrasive blast all retained reinforcement bars clean of rust and/or corrosion.

Remove and replace in kind all portion of damaged or heavily corroded reinforcement bars, as specified in Section 1002.3 and as directed.

Replace any bars damaged during removal operations as directed.

Epoxy coat existing reinforcing steel to remain with an approved epoxy paint for epoxy coated existing reinforcement steel or neat cement for (non-epoxy coated) existing reinforcement steel.

Place concrete within 24 hours of cleaning.

ITEM 9000-1001 – CLASS AA CEMENT CONCRETE, MODIFIED

DESCRIPTION— This work consists of placing new barrier concrete as indicated on the Drawings to eliminate open deflection joints in existing concrete bridge barriers.

MATERIAL—

(a) Superpave Wearing Course – Section 413

(b) Asphalt Tack Coat – Section 460

(c) Class AA Cement Concrete – Section 704

(d) Epoxy Bonding Compound – Section 706

(e) Reinforcement Bars, Epoxy Coated – Section 709.1

CONSTRUCTION—As shown on the Drawings and as follows:

(a) Only one barrier per bridge may be worked on at one time. If the barrier has more than one joint to be eliminated, all joints on that barrier may be worked on at one time.

(b) Do not start work on the opposite bridge barrier for a minimum of seven (7) days following placement of concrete for the first barrier at the bridge and then only if the concrete has reached a minimum strength of 3,000 psi.

(c) Use concrete bonding compound as specified in Section 1001 when connecting existing and new concrete.

(d) Repair bituminous surface damaged by removal of portion of barrier with bituminous tack coat and bituminous wearing coursed.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—

(a) Measurement. The measurement for payment will be the cubic yards of concrete placed.

(b) Basis of Payment

(1) The bid price shall include all costs for supplying, transporting, stockpiling, mixing, and placing all concrete and reinforcement, along with all other related and necessary materials, work, equipment, and testing in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications.

(2) Repair of wearing surface damaged or removed as required to eliminate the barrier joints is incidental to this item.

(3) Removal and reinstallation of the aluminum railing is incidental to this item.

ITEM 9000-1002 – REPAIR DETERIORATED CONCRETE

DESCRIPTION— This work consists of repairing deteriorated areas of concrete using either conventional (form and place) or shotcrete methods.

MATERIAL—

(a) Conventional Method.

(1) Class AA Cement Concrete – Section 704 except use No. 8 coarse aggregate

(2) Forms – Section 1001.2(h)

(3) Reinforcement Bars, Epoxy Coated – Section 709.1

(4) Dowel Holes – Section 1003

(5) Epoxy Anchoring System – Bulletin 15 and manufacturer’s recommendations

(6) Welded Wire Fabric (WWF) – Section 709.3 epoxy coated or galvanized

(7) Annealed Iron Wire – ASTM A684

(8) Epoxy Bonding Compound – ASTM C881 Type II, Grade 2 from a manufacturer listed in

Bulletin 15.

(b) Shotcrete Method. As specified in Section 1043.2 except as follows:

(1) Section 1043.2(b) Reinforcement. Revise to read:

(b) Reinforcement Bars (Epoxy Coated) – Section 709.1

(2) Section 1043.2(b) MATERIAL. Revise by adding the following:

(f) Dowel Holes – Section 1003

(g) Epoxy Anchoring System – Bulletin 15 and manufacturer’s recommendations.

(h) Welded Wire Fabric (WWF) – Section 709.3 epoxy coated or galvanized

(i) Annealed Iron Wire – ASTM A684

CONSTRUCTION—As shown on the Drawings and as follows:

(a) General.

(1) Provide satisfactory protective shielding below repair areas.

(2) Sound and determine the extent of repair areas in the presence of the Owner.

(a) Measurement. The measurement for payment will be the square foot area of deteriorated concrete repairs.

(1) The bid price shall include all costs for supplying, transporting, stockpiling, mixing, and placing all concrete and reinforcement, along with all other related and necessary materials, work,

(2) Additional reinforcement bars and protective shielding are incidental to this item.

ITEM 9000-2001 – EARTH ANCHORS

ITEM 9000-2002 – VERIFICATION TEST ANCHOR

DESCRIPTION— This work consists installing and testing percussive driven earth anchors to stabilize an existing reinforced concrete retaining wall.

MATERIAL—

(a) Percussion Driven Earth Anchor (PDEA).

(1) PDEA shall be a cast iron earth anchor with a minimum projected area of 142.6 square inches.

(2) Anchor body shall be internally machined to accept a threaded rod.

(3) PDEA shall be hot dipped galvanized in accordance with ASTM A-123.

(4) PDEA shall be the Platipus BAT B08 anchor or approved equal.

(b) Threaded Rod and Accessories.

(1) Rod shall be ASTM A615 Grade 75 threaded bar.

(2) Coupling nuts, washers, and jamb nuts shall be furnished with threaded bar.

(3) Threaded rod and accessories shall be hot dipped galvanized in accordance with ASTM A-153.

(c) Bearing Plate. Bearing plate shall be AASHTO M270, Grade 50 and hot dipped galvanized in accordance with ASTM A-123.

CONSTRUCTION—As shown on the Drawings and as follows:

(a) The existing retaining wall shall be sawcut to neat lines or cored to the dimensions required by the earth anchor manufacturer.

(b) The Contractor shall locate existing reinforcement using a pachometer or other approved method prior to cutting or coring the retaining wall. Existing reinforcement shall not be cut or damaged.

(c) Drive earth anchors into backfill in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and to a depth sufficient to place the anchor at the minimum depth indicated on the Drawings following the load-locking.

(d) Perform load-locking of anchor in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

ANCHOR TESTING—

(a) General.

(1) The Contractor shall perform a verification test on one sacrificial anchor and proof testing on each production anchor installed to stabilize the retaining wall.

(2) The Verification Test Load (VTL) and Proof Test Load (PTL) for each anchor shall be 14,000 pounds.

(3) Verification testing shall be conducted prior to installation of production anchors to verify the capacity of the production anchors at the design embedment depth and associated displacement.

(4) If the verification testing demonstrates that the earth anchors cannot provide the required capacity at the design embedment depth, the quantity and/or depth of the production anchors will be revised with a Contract modification for a change in the scope of work.

(5) The verification test will be performed on a sacrificial earth anchor installed adjacent to, but not through, the retaining wall to be stabilized. The location for the verification test will be agreed upon by Contractor and Department prior to installation of the sacrificial anchor. The Contractor shall provide all temporary measures necessary to perform the verification testing on the sacrificial anchor.

(b) Testing Equipment.

(1) Provide a dial gauge capable of measuring to 0.001-inches to measure movement.

(2) A hydraulic jack and gauge calibrated as a unit shall be used to apply the test load. Provide pressure gauge graduated in 100 psi increments or less and use to measure the applied load.

(c) Verification Testing Procedure.

(1) Incrementally load the verification test anchor to pullout or a maximum VTL in accordance with the following schedule:

Load Hold Time (minutes)

0.13 x VTL 10 (record movement at 1,2,5,& 10)

0.25 x VTL 10 (record movement at 1,2,5,& 10)

0.38 x VTL 10 (record movement at 1,2,5,& 10)

0.50 x VTL 10 (record movement at 1,2,5,& 10)

0.63 x VTL 10 (record movement at 1,2,5,& 10)

0.75 x VTL (creep test) 60 (record movement at 1,2,5,10,20,30,50,& 60)

0.88 x VTL 10 (record movement at 1,2,5,& 10)

1.00 x VTL 10 (record movement at 1,2,5,& 10)

(2) Hold each load increment for a minimum of 10 minutes. Record movements at each load increment and at each time step.

(3) Monitor for creep at a load of 0.75 x VTL. Measure and record movements at 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 20, 30, 50, and 60 minutes. Maintain load during creep test within 2% of test load.

(d) Verification Testing Acceptance. The verification testing will be considered acceptable when the following are met:

(1) Pullout does not occur before a load of 1.0 x VTL

(2) Total creep movement is less than 0.08-inches between the 6-minute and 60-minute readings and the creep rate is linear or decreasing throughout the creep test hold period.

(e) Proof Testing Procedure.

(1) Incrementally load the production anchors in accordance with the following schedule:

Load Hold Time (minutes)

0.17 x VTL Until movement stabilizes

0.33 x VTL Until movement stabilizes

0.50 x VTL Until movement stabilizes

0.67 x VTL Until movement stabilizes

0.83 x VTL Until movement stabilizes

1.00 x VTL (creep test) 10 (record movement at 1,2,5,6 & 10)

(2) Hold each load increment until movement has stabilized.

(3) Record movement at each load increment.

(4) All load increments shall be within 5% of test load.

(5) Monitor for creep at a load of 1.00 x PTL. Measure and record movements at 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and

10 minutes. If movement exceeds 0.04-inches between 1-10 minutes, extend test for 50 additional minutes and record movements at 20, 30, 50, and 60 minutes.

(f) Proof Testing Acceptance Criteria. The following criteria shall be satisfied for each anchor to successfully pass the proof testing and be accepted for payment:

(1) The creep movement between the one-minute and ten-minute readings is less than 0.04-inches.

(2) In cases where the creep movement between the one-minute and ten-minute readings is greater than 0.04-inches, the creep movement between the six-minute and 60-minute readings shall be less than 0.08-inches and the creep rate shall be linear or decreasing throughout the creep test hold period.

(3) Pullout does not occur before the test load is 1.0 x PTL.

(4) No payment will be made for anchors that do not meet the acceptance criteria.

(a) Measurement. Payment will be made for each earth anchor assembly installed and tested in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications.

(1) The bid price shall include all costs for supplying, transporting, stockpiling, mixing, and installing earth anchor anchors, along with all other related and necessary materials, work,

(2) Threaded rod and anchor accessories, consisting of but not limited to, load plate, couplers, nuts, and washers shall be incidental to the earth anchor.

ITEM 9000-3001 – PARTIALLY GROUTED RIP RAP

DESCRIPTION— This work consisted of constructing partially grouted riprap (PGR) countermeasures around bridge abutments in-the-dry conditions in accordance with PennDOT Standard Specification Publication 408. PGR construction involves furnishing and placing rock riprap at designated locations shown in the Contract Drawings and project Special Provisions. The riprap is placed on top of a filter layer consisting of a geotextile fabric and a granular material. The voids of the riprap are then partially filled with a Portland cement-based grout by hose or tremie placement technique. The final configuration results in a partially grouted layer that retains approximately one-half to two-thirds of the void space of the original placement configuration.

MATERIAL—

(a) Rocks. The Contractor shall furnish only rocks that meet the requirements of Class Size No R-5, R-6, and R-7 of Section 850.2 (a) 1 and 850.2 (a) 2.

(b) Geotextile. The Contractor shall furnish only Geotextile – Class 4, Type A as specified in Section

735.1 (b) and conform to the requirements of Section 735.1.

(c) Granular Filter. The Contractor shall furnish only coarse aggregate AASHTO Number 57 Type A as specified in Section 703.2.

(d) Grout. The Contractor shall furnish Portland cement base concrete with grout mix design that meets the requirements of (e) “Grout Mix.” Use the following materials:

(1) Cement: Type I or Type II, Section 701

(2) Fine Aggregate: Type A, Section 703.1

(3) Coarse Aggregate: AASHTO Number 8, Section 703.2

(4) Water: Section 720.1

(5) Air Entraining Admixture: Section 711.3(d)

(6) Water-Reducing Admixture: Section 711.3(f)

(e) Grout Mix. The Contractor will be required to submit grout mix results from a certified material testing laboratory for review and approval. The grout mix must comply with design parameters in the following table:

Material Quantity By Weight (Pounds per Cubic Yard)

Portland Cement, Type I or Type II 740 to 760

Fine Aggregate, Dry 1,180 to 1,200

1/4" Crusher Chips or AASHTO No. 8, Dry 1,180 to 1,200

Water-Cement Ratio 0.40 to 0.45

Air Entrained Admixture Per Manufacturer’s Recommendation

Water-Reducing Admixture Per Manufacturer’s Recommendation

(1) The targeted grout mix shall result in a wet grout density ranging from 120 pounds per cubic foot to 140 pounds per cubic foot. Wet densities outside of this range will not be accepted, and the mix design shall be re-evaluated for the material properties of the individual constituents.

(2) The targeted grout mix shall have a minimum air content of 6% in the plastic state.

(3) The targeted grout mix shall have a spread diameter of 15 inches to 18 inches when tested in accordance with ASTM C1611, Standard Test Method for Slump of Self-Consolidating Concrete, Procedure B.

FIELD QUALITY ASSURANCE — Conduct spread testing in accordance with ASTM C1611, Standard Test Method for Slump of Self-Consolidating Concrete, Procedure B and the following:

(a) Frequency. A minimum of two tests shall be conducted per batch. One test shall be completed at the beginning of the grout mix, and the second test shall be completed half-way through the grouting operations.

(b) Consistency of Spread Test Requirements. The grout shall be delivered to the site with 10 percent less water than indicated in the approved grout mix design. The final grout consistency shall be developed via a trial and error procedure according to the following steps:

(1) Perform an initial “spread-test” as specified in ASTM C 1611, Procedure B. Record the average measurement in the orthogonal direction and compare with the grout mix requirement specified herein.

(2) Add additional water if indicated, remix for five minutes, and retest.

(3) If the tested grout does not meeting the spread requirements specified herein, add additional water, remix for an additional five minutes, and retest.

(4) The grout mix will not be accepted if the total elapsed time since the initial batching exceeds 100 minutes.

(5) Grout that meets the spread test and elapsed time requirements will be considered approved and can be used for partially grouting the rip rap.

CONSTRUCTION—As shown on the Drawings and as follows:

(a) General

(1) The PGR shall be installed to the limits and details indicated on the Contract Drawings. In general, the final elevation of the PGR countermeasure at the upstream and downstream placement limits shall be flush/blended with the natural streambed material.

(2) PGR should be installed in a pre-excavated area such that the top surface elevation of the final installation is level with the natural geometry of the surrounding streambed. The original excavated material shall be used to maintain the streambed grade and shall be blended to meet the natural bed materials at the upstream and downstream placement limits.

(3) The edges of the PGR installation shall be toed into the streambed (deeper) and blended to match/meet the existing streambed. Grouting along the immediate interface of the abutments shall be in accordance with the Contract Drawings.

(4) Handling and transportation of filter and riprap materials shall minimize segregation of the materials and shall be in accordance with PennDOT standards.

(b) Excavation

(1) Divert upstream water and pump water with a conduit as indicated on the E&S Plan.

(2) The Contractor shall perform all work in a dewatered and dry environment. The Contractor shall prepare the area required for the full cross section of PGR as indicated in the Contract Drawings while providing a low flow channel. The preparation may include, but shall not be limited to, excavating, removing unsuitable material, backfilling, clearing and grubbing as specified in Section 201.3.

(3) Stockpile the excavated streambed material to backfill the PGR installation.

(c) Combined Filter Placement

(1) Place an approximate 2-inch layer of AASHTO Number 57, Type A coarse aggregate, as specified in Section 703.2, on top of the subgrade to level subgrade base.

(2) On top of the approximate 2-inch layer of AASHTO Number 57 Type coarse aggregate, place geotextile Class 4, Type A non-woven geotextiles, as specified in Sections 735, 212.2 and 212.3(d).

(3) Carefully place 6-inch of No. 57 Coarse Aggregate, Type A, on the geotextile to avoid voids, gaps, tears or holes in the geotextiles. If any damages are observed, the geotextile must be repaired or replaced.

(d) Riprap Placement

(1) Riprap shall be placed to the depth indicated on the design plans. The thickness of the riprap layer shall be placed with a tolerance of plus or minus 10 percent or as approved by the Owner.

(2) Place the rock in 18-inch maximum lifts to prevent segregation and to avoid displacement of the underlying material. Do not place rock by dumping into chutes or by similar methods likely to cause segregation or geotextile damage. Rearrange individual rocks, if necessary, to ensure uniform distribution.

(3) Riprap shall be free of silt or any other debris. If during the installation of rocks, the de-watered area becomes flooded, wash the rock to remove sediments and fines before commencement of grouting.

(4) At the upstream and downstream limits of the riprap, for the final one foot of length, provide an additional one foot of depth of riprap to toe into the streambed and tie into the existing streambed elevations.

(e) Grout

(1) The riprap shall be free of silt or any other debris. Prior to grouting, power wash the riprap to remove silt and fines.

(2) The amount of grout to be installed shall be in accordance with the following table, dependent on the rock class size number.

Rock Class Size (No.)

Approximate D50 Size (Inches)

Nominal Placement

Thickness, 2D50 (Inches)

Application Quantity (Cubic Feet per Square

Yard)

R-5 9 18 2.0 to 2.2

R-6 12 24 2.7 to 3.2

R-7 15 30 3.4 to 4.1

(3) The grout pump shall have an adjustable flow control, delivery hose diameter between 1 ½ inch to 2 inches, and the ability to handle 3/8-inch diameter aggregate Partially grout the void spaces within the riprap using the zig-zag grouting technique to fill approximately 1/3 to 1/2 the void spaces. The target distribution of grout within the riprap matrix shall be such that about 2/3 of the grout should reside in the upper half of the riprap layer, with 1/3 of the grout penetrating the lower half. The grout shall not segregate when being applied to the riprap. The grout must not be allowed to pool on the surface of the riprap, nor puddle onto the filter at the base of the riprap.

(4) Allow open voids at the surface to maintain permeability in the PGR matrix. Closely monitor the construction methods to ensure surface openings are present and voids are distributed throughout the entire rock matrix.

(5) Allow the grout to cure (24) twenty-four hours before permitting any activities on the PGR matrix. The stockpile of natural streambed material shall be placed such that the top surface elevation for the final riprap installation is consistent with the natural geometry of the surrounding streambed and with the documented existing streambed elevations.

(f) Water Quality Management. Steam flow shall not be returned to the project area until the grout has cured and then been flushed with stream water until the pH level falls below 9.0. The wash water shall be pumped to an upland site to prevent reentry of wash water into the waterway.

(a) Measurement. The measurement for payment of PGR will be the total number of square yards of

PGR installed and measured at the top surface.

(1) The bid price shall include all costs for supplying, transporting, stockpiling, mixing, and placing all riprap and grout, along with all other related and necessary materials, work, equipment, and testing in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications.

(2) Geotextile filter material and granular filter material shall be incidental to the PGR.

(3) Excavation and disposal of waste material shall be incidental to this item.

(4) Dewatering measures and erosion and sediment pollution controls shall be measured and paid for separately.

ITEM 9000-4002 EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROLS

DESCRIPTION— This work is the furnishing, placement, maintenance, and removal of compost filter sock, erosion control blanket, rock construction entrance, compost sock washout, temporary seeding, and permanent seeding as required by the project impacts according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual.

MATERIAL— In accordance with PennDOT Publication 408 Section 800

CONSTRUCTION—

(a) In accordance with PennDOT Publication 408 Section 800.

(b) Maintain erosion and sediment control devices per PennDOT Publication 408 and the

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—Lump Sum

G101I – a00101 GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS AND APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL

PROVISIONS

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GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS AND APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS

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I. GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS. This bid proposal is made under, subject to, and governed by:

Specifications 408/2020, Change No. 11 effective October 10, 2025 of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Within these Specifications where dual measurement and tabular options are presented English standards apply.

II. APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS. The following Designated Special Provisions are found in Appendix C to the above Governing Specifications. Those that apply to this bid proposal are preceded with a check (i.e., "X"). Goals, minimum levels of participation, or other project specific requirements associated with these documents are also established where applicable:

( X ) DSP1. Offset Provision for State Contracts.

( X ) DSP2. Contractor Responsibility Provisions.

( X ) DSP3. Provisions for State Contracts Concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act.

( X DSP4. Diverse Business (DB) Requirements for Non-Federally Funded Construction Projects.

(__) DSP7. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements for Federally-Funded Construction Projects. In conjunction with this contract a goal of (fill in) % of the original contract amount has been established.

(__) DSP8. F.A.R. - Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction Contracts FHWA-1273 (Revised July 5, 2022). Also attached to the Proposal/Contract.

( X ) DSP9. Special Supplement - Anti-Pollution Measures - August 26, 1999.

( X ) DSP10. Nondiscrimination/Sexual Harassment Clause.

( X ) DSP11. Contractor Integrity Provisions.

( X ) DSP12. Executive Order 11246, with Appendix A and B.

( X ) DSP13. Buy America.

( X ) DSP14. Enhanced Minimum Wage Provisions.

G113B – a00113 CONTRACT PROVISIONS – RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW

CONTRACT PROVISIONS – RIGHT TO KNOW LAW

Provision Body:

I. Contract Provisions – Right to Know Law 8-K-1532

a. The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (RTKL), 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, applies to this

Contract.

b. If the Department needs assistance in any matter arising out of the RTKL related to this Contract, the Department will notify the Contractor using the legal contact information provided in this Contract. The Contractor, at any time, may designate a different contact for such purpose upon reasonable prior written notice to the Department.

c. Upon written notification from the Department that it requires assistance in responding to a request under the RTKL for information related to this Contract that may be in the Contractor’s possession, constituting, or alleged to constitute, a public record in accordance with the RTKL (“Requested Information”), the Contractor will:

1. Provide the Department, within 10 calendar days after receipt of written notification, access to, and copies of, any document or information in the Contractor’s possession arising out of this Contract that the Department reasonably believes is Requested Information and may be a public record under the RTKL; and

2. Provide such other assistance as the Department may reasonably request, in order to comply with the RTKL with respect to this Contract.

d. If the Contractor considers the Requested Information to include a request for a Trade Secret or Confidential Proprietary Information, as those terms are defined by the RTKL, or other information that the Contractor considers exempt from production under the RTKL, notify the Department and provide, within 7 calendar days of receiving the written notification, a written statement signed by a representative of the Contractor explaining why the requested material is exempt from public disclosure under the RTKL.

e. The Department will rely upon the written statement from the Contractor in denying a RTKL request for the Requested Information unless the Department determines that the Requested Information is clearly not protected from disclosure under the RTKL. Should the Department determine that the Requested Information is clearly not exempt from disclosure, provide the Requested Information within 7 calendar days of receipt of written notification of the Department’s determination.

f. Failing to provide the Requested Information within the time period required by these provisions, indemnify and hold the Department harmless for any damages, penalties, costs, detriment or harm that the Department may incur as a result of this failure, including any statutory damages assessed against the Department.

g. The Department will reimburse the Contractor for any costs associated with complying with these provisions only to the extent allowed under the fee schedule established by the Office of Open Records or as otherwise provided by the RTKL if the fee schedule is inapplicable.

h. The Contractor may file a legal challenge to any Department decision to release a record to the public with the Office of Open Records, or in the Pennsylvania Courts, however, indemnify the Department for any legal expenses incurred by the Department as a result of such a challenge and hold the Department harmless for any damages, penalties, costs, detriment or harm that the Department may incur as a result of the failure, including any statutory damages assessed against the Department, regardless of the outcome of such legal challenge. As between the parties, agree to waive all rights or remedies that may be available as a result of the Department’s disclosure of Requested information pursuant to the RTKL.

i. The Contractor’s duties relating to the RTKL are continuing duties that survive the expiration of this Contract and continue as long as the Requested Information remains in the Contractor’s possession.

G901B – a00901 ALTERNATE EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL PLAN

ALTERNATE EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL PLAN

Provision Body:

Comply with these requirements when submitting an alternate plan for accomplishing equal or better temporary and permanent erosion and sediment pollution control. Do not start work until the alternate erosion and sediment pollution control plan, schedules, and operation methods have been approved by the Department and the Department of Environmental Protection, or by the Department and the County Conservation District, as applicable.

Apply for any earth disturbance permits or permit amendments not included in the proposal documents that are required because of the nature of the contemplated construction procedures.

Prepare and furnish, with the applications, plans and documents that are required by the Department of Environmental Protection or the County Conservation District.

Provide simultaneously to the District Executive a copy of all plans and documents that affect the construction requirements.

Provide immediately to the District Executive any modifications that are made to the plans and documents that are required by the Department of Environmental Protection or the County Conservation District.

Obtain the approval of the Department and the permit from the Department of Environmental Protection prior to beginning any work when a permit is required, and the approval of the Department and the County Conservation District when a permit is not required.

Acquire areas outside of the right-of-way that are necessary for erosion and sediment pollution control. Proceed with the agreement procedure described in Section 105.14 (Borrow Areas and Waste Areas).

G1101B – a01101 CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES - EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION

CONTROL

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CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES - EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL

I. Observe the applicable following procedures during the entire period of construction as directed:

(a) Conduct all operations as specified in the erosion and sediment pollution control plan and in such a manner to minimize turbidity in streams. Do not discharge water containing sediments or pollutants into the streams.

(b) Direct flowing water away from project construction areas.

(c) Limit movement of equipment through the streambed in accordance with the approved plan so as to prevent unnecessary siltation or disturbance. Permit equipment to cross flowing channels only on rock roadways and/or bridges to prevent constant turbulency and siltation.

Construct rock crossings, causeways or cofferdams with rock having a minimum size of 75 mm (3 inches) or larger as directed; also, the surface may be choked with stone aggregate having a minimum size of 9.5 mm (3/8-inch). Do not use earth or other materials which may cause sedimentation, for any crossings, causeways or cofferdams.

(d) Seed and/or stabilize all stream banks immediately upon completion of grading.

(e) Seed all cut and fill slopes when they have reached a vertical height of 4.5 m (15 feet). On areas where permanent seeding will not be performed within a period of 20 days after the excavation or embankment operations have been completed place temporary seeding (annual Ryegrass) and mulching on all soil areas.

(f) Control the entire grading area at all times during construction by placing the erosion and sediment pollution control devices that can be installed prior to disturbing the earth and the stabilization devices as soon as the required earthwork has been performed.

(g) For any excavation material stockpiled more than 20 days, take interim stabilization measures to minimize erosion of the stockpile slopes.

(h) Clean the sedimentation structures during construction as specified in Section 861. Dispose of silt fencing and sediment removed from the project, as directed.

(i) Separate all water originating outside of the project from that originating within.

(j) During the life of the contract, be responsible for the maintenance of all erosion and sediment pollution control devices.

(k) Seed all borrow and waste areas in accordance with the approved plans and with item (e) above.

G1401A – a01401 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH PREQUALIFICATION

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH PREQUALIFICATION.

Provision Body:

I. The Contractor's Prequalification Statement together with any approved revisions or amendments will constitute an approved Affirmative Action Program and is hereby incorporated in this contract by reference.

II. Insert all advertisements for employees in connection with this contract in newspapers having a large circulation in the area of the construction work among minority groups. Include, but do not limit to, such newspapers as listed below:

• Philadelphia Afro-American, 427 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19147

• Philadelphia Tribune, 522 S. 16th St., Philadelphia, PA 19146

• Pittsburgh Courier, 315 E. Carson St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219

III. Conduct and direct systematic recruitment of employees in connection with this contract through public and private employee referral sources likely to yield qualified minority group applicants, including but not limited to the schools, colleges, and minority group organizations listed below:

• Cheyney University, Chester & Creek Roads, Cheyney, PA 19319

• Lincoln University, Oxford, PA 19352

• California University, California, PA 15419

• West Chester University, West Chester, PA

• NAACP, Labor and Industry Committees

• Community Action Centers

• O.I.C. Technical and Vocational Schools

• Black Community Centers

• Black Ministers

• CORE

G2302A – a02302 WORKER PROTECTION AND INVESTMENT

WORKER PROTECTION AND INVESTMENT

Provision Body:

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 2021-06, Worker Protection and Investment, contractors and grantees of the Commonwealth must certify they are in compliance with Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation Law, Worker’s Compensation Law, and all applicable Pennsylvania state labor and workforce safety laws including, but not limited to:

1. Construction Workplace Misclassification Act

2. Employment of Minors Child Labor Act

3. Minimum Wage Act

4. Prevailing Wage Act

5. Equal Pay Law

6. Employer to Pay Employment Medical Examination Fee Act

7. Seasonal Farm Labor Act

8. Wage Payment and Collection Law

9. Industrial Homework Law

10. Construction Industry Employee Verification Act

11. Act 102: Prohibition on Excessive Overtime in healthcare

12. Apprenticeship and Training Act

13. Inspection of Employment Records Law

To ensure compliance with these statutes, Contractors and Grantees are required to submit the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) in response to all ECMS procurement solicitations. The form is available in the ECMS File Cabinet (in References Tab). If assistance with the Form is needed, contact the ECMS Help Desk at 855-783-8330 or at 717- 783- 8330. ECMS Help Desk assistance is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This form must be completed for the Prime Contractor and all subcontractors and/or services.

The Prime Contractor must email the completed BOP-2201 Form to workprotect@pa.gov or fax the Form to 717-265-7207, signed by an authorized representative of the Contractor, possessing sufficient knowledge to make the representations and certifications on the BOP-2201 Form by 3:00 P.M.

prevailing local time within 7 calendar days after the bid opening. When the seventh (7th) calendar day after the bid opening falls on a day that the Department offices are closed, submit the BOP-2201 Form by 3:00 P.M. prevailing local time on the next business day. Failure or refusal to provide the BOP-2201 Form, or inclusion on any Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Worker Protection and Labor Law Non-Compliance List, will be considered a refusal to comply with bidding requirements and may result in rejection of the bid, and other appropriate consequences.

For Subcontractors/Services, the completed BOP-2201 Form must be attached with the Public Works Verification Act form and submitted in ECMS before a subcontractor request can be approved. A subcontractor/service identified on any Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Worker Protection and Labor Law Non-Compliance List will not be approved.

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has created a public list of businesses that have been found to be non-compliant with Pennsylvania state labor and workforce safety law which will be published on its public-facing website. The link to the Department of Labor and Industry’s website is: www.dli.pa.gov/Pages/Non-Compliance-List.aspx. Questions regarding inclusion on the list should be directed to the appropriate bureau with the Department of Labor and Industry.

mailto:workprotect@pa.gov http://www.dli.pa.gov/Pages/Non-Compliance-List.aspx

G2801A – a02801 LOCAL AUTHORITY CONTRACT – LOCAL LET

LOCAL AUTHORITY CONTRACT-LOCAL LET

Provision Body:

Throughout the Department's Specifications Publication 408 wherever references are made to the Commonwealth, the Department or its employees, for the purpose of this contract it will mean the contracting Local Authority and its corresponding employees, unless otherwise superseded by Law.

However, prequalification of bidders, as specified in Section 102.01, will be performed by the Department.

G2901A – a02901 PAYMENT OF RETAINAGE TO SUBCONTRACTORS

PAYMENT OF RETAINAGE TO SUBCONTRACTORS

Provision Body:

In the absence of good and sufficient reasons, within 20 days of the receipt of payment, pay all subcontractors with whom contracted their earned share of the payment received.

G3401A – a03401 PREVAILING WAGE ACT

PREVAILING WAGE ACT

Provision Body:

Submit bids on this project in compliance with the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, as specified in Section 107.22. If that Act or any portion thereof is finally determined by a court to be invalid and unenforceable, any savings realized by the Contractor as a result of such invalidation accrue to the benefit of the Department or its designee. The prospective bidder agrees, by submitting this bid, to make payroll records available for audit by the Department. In the event that the bidder fails to afford the Department or its designee the benefit of any savings realized under this paragraph the Department will have the right to withhold payments from this or any other contract in an amount equal to the savings realized plus interest.

G3501B – a03501 RECIPROCAL LIMITATIONS ACT REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION

RECIPROCAL LIMITATIONS ACT REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION

I. REQUIREMENTS AND DISCRIMINATING STATES –

(a) States Which Apply Preference Favoring In-State Bidders. The Reciprocal Limitations Act, Act

146 of 1986, requires the Commonwealth agencies to give resident bidders a preference against a nonresident bidder from any state that gives or requires a preference to bidders from that state. The amount of the preference will be equal to the amount of the preference applied by the state of the nonresident bidder. The following is a list of the states which have been found by the Commonwealth agencies to have applied a preference for in-state bidders and the amount of the preference:

STATE PREFERENCE

1. Arizona 5% (construction materials from Arizona resident dealers only)

2. Montana 3%

3. Wyoming 5%

(b) States Which Prohibit Use of Out-of-State Goods, Supplies, Equipment, or Materials. The

Reciprocal Limitations Act also requires that the Commonwealth agencies not specify, use, or purchase any goods, supplies, equipment, or materials which are produced, manufactured, mined, or grown in any state that prohibits the specification, use, or purchase of such items in or on its public buildings or other works, when such items are not produced, manufactured, mined, or grown in that state. The following is a list of the states which have been found by the Commonwealth agencies to have prohibited the use of out-of-state goods, supplies, equipment, materials, or bidders and the type of prohibition:

STATE PROHIBITION

1. Georgia Forest Products Only

2. New Mexico Construction

3. New Jersey Chain Link Fence, Portable Sanitation Units, Storage Batteries, Hardware Supplies, Lumber, Building Supplies

If a bid discloses that the bidder is offering to supply the above listed products from the states listed above, it will be rejected. Contractors are prohibited from supplying these items from these states.

II. CALCULATION OF PREFERENCE –

In calculating the preference, the amount of a bid submitted by a Pennsylvania resident bidder will be reduced by the percentage preference which would be given to a nonresident bidder by its state of residency, only for the purpose of determining the apparent low bidder.

III. FOREST OR LUMBER PRODUCTS –

If the project requires the Contractor to provide forest or lumber products for the construction of the project, certify that the lumber or forest products which will be provided were not grown or harvested in a state or foreign country listed in paragraph I.(b) above. Failure to certify, may result in the rejection of the bid.

G4251A – a04251 UTILITIES – WHEN THERE ARE UTILITIES WITHIN THE PROJECT LIMITS

THAT ARE NOT AFFECTED

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UTILITIES – WHEN THERE ARE UTILITIES WITHIN THE PROJECT LIMITS THAT ARE NOT

AFFECTED BY THE PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK

Provision Body:

Utilities within the project limits are not affected by the scope of work defined for this project. Although no adjustments or relocations are anticipated, identify and coordinate with utilities and/or municipalities within the limits of work. Arrange for field location markings of these facilities before performing any excavation, drilling, and/or driving.

C128B – a00128 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTION 106 – CONTROL OF MATERIAL

SECTION 106 – CONTROL OF MATERIAL

Provision Body:

106.10(a) Buy America Provisions. Revise last paragraph to read as follows:

Products manufactured of foreign steel or iron materials may be used, provided the cumulative cost of such products as they are delivered to the project does not exceed 0.1% of the total contract amount, or $2,500, whichever is greater.

Add 106.11 BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA ACT PROVISIONS.

106.11 BUILD AMERICA, BUY AMERICA ACT PROVISIONS—

(a) Build America, Buy America Act. The Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Public Law

117-58) includes the Build America, Buy America Act that requires all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used to be produced in the United States.

The term produced in the United States defined as:

1. Iron or Steel Products. All manufacturing processes from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings occurred in the United States according to Section

106.10(a).

2. Manufactured Product. All manufactured products permanently incorporated into the project must be manufactured in the United States.

2.a A manufactured product, not predominantly steel or iron, is defined as an article, material, or supply that has been processed into a specific form and shape, or combined with other articles, materials, or supplies to create a product with different properties than the individual articles, materials, or supplies.

2.b Predominantly steel or iron is defined as greater than or equal to 50 percent of the total cost of the manufactured product.

2.c Manufactured products that are predominantly steel or iron must comply with Buy America provisions according to Section 106.10(a).

2.d If an article, material, or supply meets this definition but could also be classified as an excluded material or other product category, that article, material, or supply is not a manufactured product.

2.e Mixtures of excluded materials delivered to a work site without final form for incorporation into a project are also not manufactured products.

3. Construction Materials.

3.a All manufacturing processes for construction materials occurred in the

United States.

3.b Construction materials includes an article, material, or supply that is or consists primarily of:

• non-ferrous metals,

• plastic and polymer-based products including polyvinylchloride, composite building materials, and polymers used in fiber optic cables,

• glass including optic glass,

• lumber, or

• drywall

Items that consist of two or…