Sussex County Division of Engineering Supplemental Specifications Replacement of Sussex County Bridge X-03 SS-1 of SS-62 2019 NJDOT Standard Specifications

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

TO

NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

2019 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

FOR

REPLACEMENT OF SUSSEX COUNTY BRIDGE X-03

ROSS’S CORNER – SUSSEX ROAD (CR 565) OVER

PAPAKATING CREEK TRIBUTARY

TOWNSHIP OF WANTAGE

SUSSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

APRIL 2026

PREPARED FOR:

THE SUSSEX COUNTY

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SUSSEX COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER

ONE SPRING STREET

NEWTON, NJ 07860

PREPARED BY

Jonathan M. Kuperus, PE Date N.J. Professional Engineer License No. 24GE04932100

Docusign Envelope ID: 10DDC71E-7FDA-4F46-AE80-DEC79EDBAC91

4/30/2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION Page No.

DIVISION 100 - GENERAL PROVISIONS 4

SECTION 101 - GENERAL INFORMATION

SECTION 102 - BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

SECTION 103 - AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

SECTION 104 - SCOPE OF WORK

SECTION 105 - CONTROL OF WORK

SECTION 106 - CONTROL OF MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 107 - LEGAL RELATIONS

SECTION 108 - PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION

SECTION 109 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

DIVISION 150 - CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 25

SECTION 151 - PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

SECTION 152 - INSURANCE

SECTION 153 - PROGRESS SCHEDULE

SECTION 154 - MOBILIZATION

SECTION 155 - CONSTRUCTION FIELD OFFICE

SECTION 156 - MATERIALS FIELD LABORATORY AND CURING FACILITY

SECTION 158 - SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL AND WATER QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 159 - TRAFFIC CONTROL

SECTION 160 – PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

SECTION 161 - FINAL CLEANUP

SECTION 162 - SITE MAINTENANCE

DIVISION 200 - EARTHWORK 39

SECTION 201 - CLEARING SITE

SECTION 202 - EXCAVATION

DIVISION 300 – SUBBASE AND BASE COURSES 42

SECTION 302 - AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

DIVISION 400 - PAVEMENTS 43

SECTION 401 - HOT MIX ASPHALT (HMA) COURSES

DIVISION 500 - BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES 46

SECTION 504 - STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

SECTION 506 - STRUCTURAL STEEL

DIVISION 600 – MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION 48

SECTION 601 - PIPE

SECTION 609 – BEAM GUIDE RAIL

SECTION 610 – TRAFFIC STRIPES, TRAFFIC MARKINGS, AND RUMBLE STRIPS

SECTION 611 – CRASH CUSHIONS

SECTION 612 – SIGNS

DIVISION 800 - LANDSCAPING 55

SECTION 801 - SELECTIVE VEGETATION REMOVAL

SECTION 802 - TRIMMING AND REMOVING TREES

SECTION 804 – TOPSOIL SPREADING

SECTION 806 – FERTILIZING AND SEEDING

SECTION 807 – TOPSOIL STABILIZATION

SECTION 811 – PLANTING

DIVISION 900 - MATERIALS 57

SECTION 901 – AGGREGATES

SECTION 902 – ASPHALT

SECTION 903 - CONCRETE

SECTION 911 - SIGNS, SIGN SUPPORTS, AND DELINEATORS

DIVISION 1000 – EQUIPMENT 61

SECTION 1001 – TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT

SECTION 1009 – HMA PLANT EQUIPMENT

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APPENDICES

APPENDIX ‘A’ – NJDEP RECYCLED ASPHALT PAVEMENT AND ASPHALT MILLINGS (RAP) REUSE

GUIDANCE

APPENDIX ‘B’ – PROJECT SUBMITTAL LIST

APPENDIX ‘C’ – NJDEP FHA & FWW PERMIT

APPENDIX ‘D’ – UDSCD PLAN CERTIFICATION

APPENDIX ‘E’ - NJDOT LOAD RATING ANALYSIS TEMPLATE

APPENDIX ‘F’ - SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT – WETLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM

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DIVISION 100 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 101 - GENERAL INFORMATION

101.01 INTRODUCTION

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

The 2019 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (Department) as amended these Supplemental Specifications will govern the construction of this Project and the execution of the Contract.

Whenever any section, subsection, subpart or subheading is amended by such terms as changed to, deleted or added it is construed to mean that it amends that section, subsection, subpart or subheading of the 2019 Standard Specifications unless otherwise noted.

These Supplemental Specifications consist of the following: Pages SS-1 to SS-60 inclusive.

State wage rates may be obtained from the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (Telephone: 609-292-2259) or by accessing the Department of Labor & Workforce Development’s website at https://www.nj.gov/labor/wagehour/wagerate/prevailing_wage_determinations.html. The State wage rates in effect at the time of award are part of this Contract, pursuant to Chapter 150, Laws of 1963 (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25 et seq.).

In the event it is found that any employee of the contractor or any subcontractor covered by the contract, has been paid a rate of wages less than the minimum wage required to be paid by the contract, the contracting agency may terminate the contractor's or subcontractor's right to proceed with the work, or such part of the work, as to which there has been a failure to pay required wages and to prosecute the work to completion or otherwise. The contractor and his sureties shall be liable to the contracting agency for any excess costs occasioned thereby.

Payment for a pay item in the proposal includes all the compensation that will be made for the work of that item as described in the contract documents unless the "measurement and payment" clause provides that certain work essential to that item will be paid for under another pay item.

Whenever any section, subsection, subpart or subheading is amended by such terms as changed to, deleted or added it is construed to mean that it amends that section, subsection, subpart or subheading of the 2019 Standard Specifications unless otherwise noted.

Henceforth in this supplementary specification whenever reference to the State, Department, ME, RE or Inspector is made, it is construed to mean the particular municipality or county executing this contract.

101.03 TERMS

THE FIRST SENTENCE IS CHANGED TO:

When the following terms are used in the Contract documents, the intent and meaning shall be strictly construed as follows.

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

It is the intent of these amendments to the terms to change all references to the State of New Jersey (and various Departments and Offices thereof) to the County of Sussex, except in those circumstances where the State has jurisdiction.

THE FOLLOWING TERMS ARE ADDED:

Board. County of Sussex Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners. The duly elected governing body of the County of Sussex.

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Claim. The Contractor has reason to believe it is entitled to additional compensation and/or an extension of contract time, in accordance with and subject to the Contract Documents and the provisions of the Contractual Liability Act, N.J.S.A. 59:13-1 et seq., arising out of or relating to the happening of an event, thing or occurrence or an act or failure to act by the RE. A claim accrues when it arises, meaning when a situation or occurrence takes place or comes about which has or possesses the potential to support or become the basis for additional compensation and/or an extension of time.

County of Sussex (County). A body politic and corporate of the State of New Jersey.

Final Certificate. The final payment document that sets forth the total amount payable to the Contractor, including therein an itemization of said amount segregated as to Pay Item quantities, Extra Work, and any other basis for payment;

it also includes therein any retainage to be released and all deductions made or to be made from prior payments as required pursuant to the provisions of the Contract Documents, which may result in either a Final Payment to the Contractor or a Credit (payment) due the Department.

Full Traffic Access. All work is complete to allow safe unencumbered use of the final paved portion of roadway throughout the project including but not limited to striping, RPMs, rumble strips, highway lighting, and traffic signals as determined by the RE.

Notice. The term notice shall mean written notice.

On-Duty Police. The term “on-duty” with regard to municipal police shall mean that the work of providing traffic safety services shall be an extension of regular employment for, and sanctioned by, the municipality, even if it is on an overtime pay rate basis. The municipal police, while so working, shall be covered by the municipality’s liability insurance coverage; and must have successfully completed a traffic safety program approved by the respective police department.

Parcel. Property to be acquired for transportation purposes, described by metes and bounds.

Prime Subcontractor. Those subcontractors required to be named or listed according to the Local Public Contracts Law. The term shall also refer to those subcontractors required to be registered by the Department of Labor prior to the bid proposal opening date and time. Specifically, according to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-16 these prime subcontractors are: (1) plumbing and gas fitting and all kindred work; (2) steam power plants, steam and hot water heating and ventilating apparatus and all kindred work; (3) electrical work; (4) structural steel and ornamental iron work.

Sub-Subcontractor. Or "Lower tier contractor" shall refer to those subcontractors that are not required to be listed by the Local Public Contracts Law or registered by the Department of Labor prior to the bid proposal opening date and time. HOWEVER, the County of Sussex may require disclosure of these subcontractors according to locally adopted policy.

THE FOLLOWING TERMS ARE CHANGED:

Change Order.

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED TO THIS TERM:

"Change Order" means a properly prepared document authorized by the governing body which directs and authorizes a vendor providing goods or performing services to a contracting unit pursuant to a Contract awarded by governing body resolution to change the quantity or character of goods provided or services performed from that originally specified or estimated and to correspondingly change the payment due therefore. The Change Order will be a written order issued by the Department, authorized by the Board of County Commissioners.

Completion.

THE THIRD ITEM LISTED IS CHANGED TO:

3. The Contractor has satisfactorily executed and delivered to the RE all documents, certificates, and proofs of compliance required by the Contract documents, including the Notice of Completion. It is understood that the satisfactory execution and delivery of said documents, certificates, and proofs of compliance is a requirement of the Contract.

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Contract. The written integrated agreement between the County of Sussex and the Contractor setting forth the obligations of the parties, including, but not limited to, the performance of the Work and the basis of payment.

The Contract includes the Official forms of Advertisement, Proposal, Certification as to Publication and Notice of Advertisement for Proposal, Bid Proposal, Appointment of Agent by Nonresident Contractors, Resolution of Award of Contract, Executed Form of Contract, Performance and Payment Bonds, Specifications, Plans, Right-of-Way Plans, Permits, Boring Logs, Pavement Core Records, Addenda, Clarifications, Change Orders, and Field Orders, all of which are to be treated as one instrument whether or not set forth at length in the form of Contract.

Department. The intent and meaning is changed to: County of Sussex Department of Engineering and Planning.

Department Laboratory. The testing agency under Contract to the County of Sussex or any other testing lab specified in the Supplemental Specifications.

Field Order. Written direction, signed by the inspector on behalf of the RE, requiring action by the Contractor. Cite:

N.J.A.C. SUBCHAPTER 11 CHANGE ORDERS AND OPEN-END CONTRACTS, 5:30-11.4 Procedures for minor field (site) modifications: The governing body shall be required to authorize all Change Orders, except that minor field (site) modifications (for example, additional fill stone needed, modifications of footings, additional rock blasting) may be authorized, provided that they do not affect the overall scope of work of the Contract, by the designated representative of the governing body. These Change Orders shall result only in minor price increases to the originally awarded Contract price.

ME. The intent and meaning is changed to: The Sussex County Engineer or his duly authorized representative.

Pavement structure. The combination of pavement, base courses, and when specified, a subbase course, placed on a subgrade to support the traffic load and distribute it to the roadbed (see NJDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction Figure 101-1). These various courses are defined as follows:

1. surface course. One or more layers of specified material of designated thickness placed at the top of the pavement structure.

2. intermediate course. One or more layers of specified material of designated thickness placed on top of the base course.

3. base course. One or more layers of specified material of designated thickness placed on the subgrade or sub-base.

4. sub-base. One or more layers of specified material of designated thickness placed on the subgrade.

Plans. The approved plans, profiles, typical sections, cross-sections, approved working drawings, and supplemental drawings, or exact reproductions thereof, which show the location, character, dimensions, quantities, and details of the Work to be done. This includes the latest version of all Standard Construction Details in effect at the time of Advertisement. Certified working drawings are not plans and not part of the Contract Documents.

Resident Engineer (RE). The Sussex County Division of Engineering Project Manager identified by and working under the direction of the County Engineer.

State. The intent and meaning is changed to: County of Sussex.

Subcontractor. An individual, firm or corporation, other than an employee of the Contractor, who contracts with the Contractor or any other subcontractor to furnish labor or labor and materials at the site of the project or materials worked to a special design or specially fabricated according to drawings, and/or specifications. Nothing herein, however, shall be construed as establishing any contractual relationship between the County of Sussex and any subcontractor.

working day.

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

4. Sussex County recognized holidays or County office closings as declared by the Board of County

Commissioners. A list of the County recognized holidays can be found on the County website at http://www.sussex.nj.us/Cit-e-Access/webpage.cfm?TID=7&TPID=888.

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SECTION 102 - BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

102.01 QUALIFICATION TO BID

THIS SECTION IS CHANGED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

The Bidder is an individual, firm, or corporation submitting a bid proposal for the advertised Work.

Bid proposals will not be accepted from bidders who are included in the report of suspensions, debarments and disqualifications of firms and individuals as maintained by the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Prevailing Wage Debarment List, or State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Consolidated Debarment Report. Any bidders on said lists of suspensions, debarments and disqualifications are disqualified as a bidder and deemed not to be a responsible bidder or contractor. Bidders who list a Subcontractor who is included in the report of suspensions, debarments, and disqualifications of firms and individuals shall also be disqualified as a bidder and deemed not to be a responsible bidder or contractor.

102.02 BIDDER REGISTRATION AND DOWNLOADING OF THE PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

REFER TO THE COUNTY PROPOSAL PACKAGE FOR COUNTY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THIS

SECTION.

102.03 REVISIONS BEFORE SUBMITTING A BID

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

REFER TO THE COUNTY PROPOSAL PACKAGE FOR COUNTY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THIS

SECTION.

102.04 EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT AND PROJECT LIMITS

THE FIRST PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

The Bidder shall carefully examine the Contract and the Project Limits of the proposed Project before submitting a bid proposal.

The Bidder shall ensure that staff visiting the Project Limits has proper identification.

THE FOURTH PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

1. Evaluation of Subsurface and Surface Conditions.

THE FIRST SENTENCE OF THIS SECTION IS CHANGED AS FOLLOWS:

Project specific subsurface investigations were not performed by the Department for this Project.

The Bidder is charged with knowledge of the State’s physical geography and geology, and in performing its Project Limits evaluation is fully aware of the available publications on that subject matter.

2. Utility Agreements.

THE SECTION IS CHANGED AS FOLLOWS:

Existing Utility Agreements are as follows:

None.

3. Existing Plans and As-Builts.

THIS SECTION IS CHANGED AS FOLLOWS:

Existing Record Plans are as follows:

Record Plans for the existing bridge structure are included in the construction plan set and consist of the following:

BRIDGE NO. 184 ROSS CORNER-SUSSEX ROAD, WANTAGE TOWNSHIP, SUSSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Plan Sheet 1/1

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102.07 PREPARATION OF THE BID

REFER TO THE COUNTY PROPOSAL PACKAGE FOR COUNTY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THIS

SECTION.

THE FOLLOWING SUBSECTION IS ADDED.

102.07.01 Mandatory List of Subcontractors and Fabricators on Bridge and Road Construction Projects

Bidders shall set forth in their bid proposal, the name or names of all subcontractors and sub-subcontractors, together with their addresses, to whom the bidder will contract. The Bidder shall also set forth the name or names of steel fabricators, steel bridge component fabricators, precast and/or prestressed concrete fabricators, and bridge bearing assembly fabricators, together with their addresses and plant certifications, to whom the Bidder will contract.

102.09 PROPOSAL BOND

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

REFER TO THE COUNTY PROPOSAL PACKAGE FOR COUNTY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THIS

SECTION.

102.10 SUBMISSION OF BIDS

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

REFER TO THE COUNTY PROPOSAL PACKAGE FOR COUNTY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THIS

SECTION.

102.11 WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

THIS SECTION IS DELETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. REFER TO THE COUNTY PROPOSAL PACKAGE FOR THIS

SECTION.

102.11 PUBLIC OPENING OF BIDS

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

REFER TO THE COUNTY PROPOSAL PACKAGE FOR COUNTY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THIS

SECTION.

102.16 REJECTION OF ALL BIDS

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

REFER TO THE COUNTY PROPOSAL PACKAGE FOR COUNTY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THIS

SECTION.

SECTION 103 - AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

103.01 AWARD OF CONTRACT

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

REFER TO THE COUNTY PROPOSAL PACKAGE FOR COUNTY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THIS

SECTION.

103.02 CANCELLATION OF AWARD

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

REFER TO THE COUNTY PROPOSAL PACKAGE FOR COUNTY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THIS

SECTION.

103.03 RELEASE OF PROPOSAL BOND

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REFER TO THE COUNTY PROPOSAL PACKAGE FOR COUNTY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THIS

SECTION.

103.04 EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

The Contract is incorporated in the Proposal Package and the Bidder by tendering a bid proposal accepts all terms and conditions of the bid upon determination of their bid proposal as being the successful bid proposal and the passage of the Resolution awarding the Project to the successful Bidder. The Contract shall be counter-signed by the Board of County Commissioners upon receipt of any Performance Bonds, Payment Bonds, and the appropriate Certificates of Insurance, all due by the contractor within 10 calendar days of the award of the Contract.

103.06 FAILURE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT.

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

REFER TO THE COUNTY PROPOSAL PACKAGE FOR COUNTY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THIS

SECTION.

103.07 ACQUISITION OF DOCUMENTS.

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

After the Award, additional sets of the Plans or additional copies of the Supplemental Specifications are available through the Department, upon request, at a charge according to the County rates.

SECTION 104 - SCOPE OF WORK

104.01 INTENT

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

Perform all work in accordance with the maintenance and protection of traffic, environmental, erosion and sedimentation control, and Department of Environmental Protection requirements of the Contract.

All work under this contract SHALL require the direct in-field oversight of a Department-authorized inspector.

The work to be performed under this Contract for REPLACEMENT OF SUSSEX COUNTY BRIDGE X-03, CR 565 OVER PAPAKATING CREEK TRIBUTARY is as follows:

• Demolition and removal of the existing 70 LF 103” X 71” 8 Gauge Corrugated Metal Plate Arch

• Construction of a new 71 LF CORRUGATED METAL, 71” X 103” PIPE ARCH (Polymer Coated)

• Construction of reinforced cast-in-place concrete wall supported on spread footing

• Construction of reinforced cast-in-place concrete moment slab on spread footing

• Installation of select backfill material

• Full depth bituminous pavement replacement between stations 12+40 and 13+20, mill and pave between stations

12+00 and 12+40 and stations 13+20 and 13+50

• Installation of MASH compliant guide rail and end treatments / crash cushion compressive barrier

The NJDEP FHA General Permit-By-Certification – In-kind replacement of a culvert has no special conditions. The NJDEP FWW GP10A – Very Minor Road Crossings Permit Special Conditions for the project state that:

1. No sediment generating activities, grading, excavation, or construction activities within the Papakating Creek Tributary watercourse or banks are prohibited between May 1 to July 31.

2. Woody vegetation may not be cleared from April 1 through September 30 to reduce direct harm and reduce impacts to the habitats of Indiana Bat, Northern Long-eared Bat, and Tricolored Bat.

3. No site preparation, disturbance, grading, clearing or construction activity is permitted within the wetland area between November 1 and March 31 to protect bog turtle habitat.

4. No authorized activity may commence from April 1 to October 30 within the referenced wetlands or watercourse unless the following measures have been taken, overseen by a Qualified Bog Turtle Surveyor (PROFESSIONAL

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HERPETOLOGIST):

a. A double silt fence is erected around the footprint of all proposed activities.

b. Inspection of the site, daily monitoring of the fence, maintenance, and preparation of a maintenance log.

5. No site preparation, disturbance, grading, clearing or construction activity is permitted within the banks of the

Papakating Creek Tributary watercourse or banks between November 1 and April 1 to reduce direct harm to Wood Turtles and reduce direct impacts to their habitat.

a. An encompassing cofferdam must be completed prior to November 1, including bank-side fencing overseen by a

PROFESSIONAL HERPETOLOGIST.

b. Installation, weekly monitoring, and maintenance of the exclusion fence overseen by a PROFESSIONAL

HERPETOLOGIST.

6. No authorized activities may commence between April 1 through November 15 within Papakating Creek Tributary watercourse or banks to reduce the risk of direct harm or adverse impacts to resting, breeding or foraging habitats for Wood Turtles unless the following measures have been taken:

a. Prior to the commencement of site preparation, disturbance, grading, clearing, or construction activity, the permitee shall install a temporary fence.

b. PROFESSIONAL HERPETOLOGIST shall survey the work area and obtain a valid Scientific Collecting Permit issued by NJDEP Fish and Wildlife Endangered & Nongame Species Program. PROFESSIONAL HERPETOLOGIST shall daily survey the fenced in area prior to and throughout each work day.

c. Installation, weekly monitoring, and maintenance of the exclusion fence overseen by a PROFESSIONAL

HERPETOLOGIST.

For additional permit information, clarification, and details, see Appendix ‘C’.

The work may require implementation of cold weather protection measures and those measures, and their associated costs, will be taken into account in preparing the bid proposal for the Project.

104.02 VALUE ENGINEERING

THIS SECTION IS DELETED IN ITS ENTIRETY.

104.03 CHANGES TO THE CONTRACT

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

The Change Order procedure shall be in accordance with the County Proposal Package and all applicable law, unless the specifics of said Change Orders are not addressed therein, in which case the most current edition of the NJDOT Standard Specifications will guide the Change Order.

104.03.01 Authority to Make Changes

THE FIRST PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

The Department has the right to make changes to the Work at any time, including altering the Contract, altering the requirements of an Item, increasing, or decreasing the quantities of any Item, or deleting any Item. Such changes neither invalidate the Contract, nor release the Surety. The Contractor agrees to perform the Work as changed. If the Contractor does not perform, or refuses to perform the Work as changed, the Department may perform the work with its own forces. If the Department mobilizes its forces to perform the work, the Contractor agrees to pay the Department’s cost of performing the work including the cost of material and labor used and the actual costs for police traffic protection and maintenance and protection of traffic as specified in 107.16.

104.03.02 Protests to Change Orders

THE SUBPART IS CHANGED TO:

If the Contractor disagrees with any terms or conditions set forth in a Change Order, submit a written protest to the Department within 30 days after the date of receipt of the Change Order.

A protest is notice that the terms and conditions for proposed work are not in accordance with the Contract, quantity adjustments are incorrect, or that the modification for Contract Time is incorrect. A protest is not a substitute for notice as specified in

104.03.04. Providing a protest within 30 days after the date of the receipt of a Change Order may not meet the requirements of 104.03.04 or N.J.S.A 59:13-5 and the Department will not make payment for the costs of a claim if recovery is barred by other provisions in the Contract.

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In the protest, list the points of disagreement, and, if possible, the specification references, quantities, and costs involved.

Ensure that the protest is a specific, detailed statement of the points of disagreement. The Department will reject general protests. If the Department rejects a protest for being a general protest, provide a specific, detailed statement within 7 days of such rejection.

Regardless of whether the Contractor’s assent is required, if the Contractor refuses to sign the change order or submit an acceptable written protest within 30 days after the date of receipt of the Change Order or within 7 days of the initial rejection of a protest, the Department will make payment and modify Contract Time as set forth in the Change Order. Such payment is full payment for all work included or required by the Change Order and is conclusive as to any Contract Time modifications provided for therein or in establishing that no Contract Time modification was warranted.

When the Contractor signs a change order and the Department processes the Change Order within 15 days of receiving the Contractor’s signature, the Contractor is barred from protesting the Change Order.

Protest does not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to proceed with work directed by an approved Change Order.

104.03.03 Types of Changes

1. Quantity Increases and Decreases.

THE SECOND PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

For minor changes in quantity, the Department will make payment for the quantity of the Item performed at the bid price for the Item. Construction layout is included in the price of the original work.

3. Changes in the Character of Work.

THE THIRD PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

If a modification cannot be reached by agreement, the Department will make payment, only for the change in work, by force account as specified in 104.03.08.

SECTION 105 - CONTROL OF WORK

105.01 AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT

105.01.02 Inspection

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

A Department authorized inspector will be available to provide inspection of work during normal working hours of 7:00 a.m.

to 3:30 p.m. excluding Sussex County holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Contractor may work outside of these hours on weekdays and on holidays, Saturdays and Sundays or at any times not restricted by local municipal ordinance without the presence of an inspector, but such work performed cannot include operations that require the presence of an authorized inspector provided by the County.

The RE will have the sole discretion to determine what work will require the presence of an inspector. The RE will have the sole discretion to determine if an inspector can be provided on weekends and/or holidays for work requiring an inspector that is critical to timely completion of a quality project. The Contractor shall request this relief at least 48 hours prior to the perceived need.

Any work completed without the presence of an authorized inspector will remain subject to inspection and acceptance or rejection upon the inspector’s return.

The presence of a Department authorized inspector during subcontractor work does NOT relieve the Contractor from their responsibility to maintain direct supervision of their subcontractors.

105.04 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

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REFER TO THE COUNTY PROPOSAL PACKAGE FOR COUNTY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS REGARDING THIS

SECTION.

105.05 WORKING DRAWINGS

The working drawings submitted for those items listed below must be reviewed and approved prior to fabrication or purchase:

1) CORRUGATED METAL 71” X 103” PIPE ARCH

2) CRASH CUSHION COMPRESSIVE BARRIER

THE LAST SENTENCE OF THE FIRST PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

The Department will require 14 days for review and certification or rejection and return of certified working drawings and will require 7 days for review and certification or rejection and return of certified catalog cut submissions.

THE SECOND PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

Ensure that working drawing submissions conform to the NJDOT design manuals and other NJDOT standards for the proposed work. After award, the Department will provide additional formatting information, the number of copies required, and the designated design unit to which the Contractor shall submit working drawings and catalog cuts.

THE THIRD PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

Submit working drawings on 22 × 34-inch sheets. The Department may approve the use of 8-1/2 x 11 inch sheet on a case-by-case basis. Submit design calculations required for the working drawings on 8-1/2 × 11-inch paper.

THE TENTH PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

Submit working drawings for certification or approval as specified in Table 105.05-1 prior to fabrication or purchase. This list is not all inclusive. The working drawings submitted for certification are not required to be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer unless they alter the original Contract.

TABLE 105.05-1 IS CHANGED TO:

Table 105.05 1 – Working Drawing Submission Category

Certified Approved

Structural Steel Fabrication Catalog Cuts (related to landscape Items)

Reinforcement Steel Schedule Erection Plans

Beam Guide Rail Attachments / Structural Steel, Galvanized Fabrication (Beam Guide Rail, Bridge) Maintenance and Protection of Stream Flow

Beam Guide Rail Demolition Plans

Guide Rail Terminal End / Crash Cushion Compressive Barrier Corrugated Metal Pipe Arch Structure

Concrete Admixture

Catalog Cuts

Ensure that working drawings submitted for approval are signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey. The working drawings submitted for certification are not required to be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer unless they alter the original Contract.

Submit working drawings and catalog cuts for approval or certification as specified in Appendix ‘B’ – Project Submittal List.

This list may not be all inclusive and the Department reserves the right to modify and/or add to this list.

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105.07 COOPERATION WITH UTILITIES

105.07.01C Protection of Utilities

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

Any temporary de-energizing of lines and/or relocation of electric facilities, if required, will be by the utility company. The Contractor will coordinate and stage its work or make such allowance in its bid proposal such that there is no “deregulated costs” incurred by the Department for temporary de-energizing or temporary/permanent relocation of utility lines. If overhead utility power lines are not de-energized, the Contractor is responsible for adhering to the High Voltage Proximity Act which restricts any and all operations during construction to a minimum clearance as stated in the High Voltage Proximity Act, from any energized utility line.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for repairs to any utility structures damaged as a result of the project work.

At roadway approaches, all utility castings, valve boxes and curb boxes shall be reset to the finished grade. The Contractor shall arrange for the resetting of these items by the respective utility companies.

105.07.02 Work Performed by Utilities

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

Coordination of the proposed utility work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

It is not anticipated that any utilities will need to be relocated for the REPLACEMENT OF SUSSEX COUNTY BRIDGE X- 03 project. Should the Contractor determine that utility moves are required in order to complete the project work, they shall coordinate any moves with the respective utility companies at their own expense with no additional cost incurred by the County

THE FOLLOWING SUBSECTION IS ADDED:

105.07.03 Local Utility Companies

A. General.

The corporations, companies, agencies, or municipalities owning or controlling the utilities are as listed below:

ELECTRIC Jersey Central Power & Light

300 Madison Avenue P.O. Box 1911 Morristown, NJ 07962-1911

TELECOMMUNICATIONS Brightspeed (CenturyLink)

197 Route 94 Lafayette, NJ 07848

Planet Networks 4 Park Place Newton, NJ 07860

CABLE TELEVISION AlticeUSA (Optimum / Service Electric Cable TV & Communications)

P.O. Box 583 Sparta, NJ 07871

Bidders are advised to verify the above information as its accuracy and completeness is not guaranteed by the Department.

The cost of field verification and coordination with utility companies shall be included in the price bid for the various items of work.

If the Contract requires the Contractor to perform underground excavation, driving of guide rail posts, and / or installation of temporary or permanent sign posts, call the State’s One Call System as specified in Section 105.07.01.B, to verify that a conflict does not exist.

105.11 CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT

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THE LAST SENTENCE OF THE FIRST PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

Perform a site investigation within the Project Limits to locate existing ROW markers, property markers, survey control markers, and monuments. Before beginning construction operations, protect ROW markers, property markers, survey control markers, and monuments from disturbance and destruction. Notify the RE of the location of property markers and monuments that are in danger of being removed or disturbed and tie to fixed points or locate from established contract control. Do not remove or disturb existing ROW markers, property markers, survey control markers, and monuments until obtaining RE approval. Record and provide a report of the findings of the site investigation to the RE.

Before removing a monument that is not owned by the Department, notify the agency to which the monument belongs of the need to remove the monument. Provide the RE with copies of correspondence with the agency, as well as the agency’s written requirements or guidelines for setting monuments.

If a monument or marker is disturbed or removed without RE approval, the Contractor is responsible for reimbursing the Department for the cost to replace the monument.

Perform layout for the construction of the Contract using the control points and data shown on the Plans. Perform layout under the direct supervision of a licensed land surveyor. Preserve control points throughout the duration of the Project. Reset control points that are damaged, lost, displaced, or removed.

Before beginning construction operations, verify the vertical and horizontal controls provided in the Plans using, at a minimum, third-order, Class I accuracy procedural standards and equipment. Notify the RE in writing of discrepancies or errors and obtain resolution before proceeding with the work. Upon request, provide the RE with survey notes and calculations related to the field control verification.

Before beginning construction operations, establish lines for ROW, easement, and other restrictions, such as boundaries for environmentally sensitive areas to define the limits of construction and temporary operations. Establish limits of tree protection and other vegetation to be preserved. Do not encroach on private property, except as allowed by easements. Document existing site conditions, including vegetation, in areas to be used for excavation, temporary construction, storage, parking, movement of equipment, field office, etc. which will have to be later restored to pre-existing conditions. Provide documentation, including photographs, to the RE.

Provide the Utilities with the layout needed to install relocated utility facilities and coordinate the Work. Ensure that relocated facilities do not conflict with proposed construction, including High Voltage Proximity Act conflicts.

Establish the exact location of the Work from the control points. Reference the Work to baselines that are established from the control points. Maintain baselines until Completion.

Provide and maintain offset baseline stakes for roadways, ramps, jughandles, and turnarounds outside the limits of grading and construction. Set offset stakes at a maximum interval spacing of 50 feet. Where baselines have a radius of less than 475 feet, provide offset stakes at a maximum interval spacing of 25 feet. Identify and mark each stake to show the offset distance from the baseline and provide grade sheets to the RE showing the cut or fill to the finished profile lines with reference to the offset stakes. Provide grade sheets for construction of subbase that include calculations to establish the typical cross section from the profile grade stake. Provide adequate and accurate offset lines during construction that requires occupation of the baseline points by construction operations. Provide the RE with assistance as requested for verification of lines, grades, boundaries, dimensions, and elevations.

Construct the Work to the dimensions and tolerances noted within the Contract. Except where otherwise noted, construct subbase, base courses, pavements, and structures to within 1/4 inch of the elevations, stations and offsets noted in the Contract.

If work does not conform to the tolerances allowed, the Department may consider the work to not be in conformance with the work as specified in 105.03.

For each bridge and sign structure within the Project Limits, provide the RE as-built measurements of the minimum vertical underclearance at each lane line, shoulder line, curb line, and edge of pavement line under a structure to the nearest hundredth of a foot. For each bridge structure, provide vertical underclearance measurements at each fascia beam and the portions of the structure that govern the minimum vertical underclearance. Provide minimum vertical underclearance measurements prior to

Replacement of Sussex County Bridge X-03 SS-15 of SS-62 2019 NJDOT Standard Specifications the completion of each stage of construction. Notify the RE in writing of any discrepancies, errors, or deviations from plan dimensions and clearances prior to opening any bridge or structure or any portion thereof to traffic.

Upon request, provide the RE with survey notes and calculations related to the alignment and horizontal and vertical control, and field notes to document the ROW, including easements and monument locations. Maintain survey notes in a bound field notebook in a professional manner.

The Department will not make payment for survey, stakeout, and layout. The cost is to be distributed across the various items of work and to be included in extra work as may be added to the Contract.

If the Department discovers survey errors, including errors that should have been detected during verification of controls provided in the plans, the Department will deduct the costs of checking and correcting these errors from any money due to the Contractor.

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

As a minimum, provide the following stakes for laying out work on the project:

For storm sewers and underdrains, one stake every 50 feet along the length of these items with a maximum offset of ten feet.

Also, one grade stake and one line stake at all inlets, manholes, headwalls and all other end points for storm sewers and underdrains.

For slopes, one stake every 50 feet marking the proposed top or toe of slope, throughout the length of the project. Stakes shall be set before any clearing or stripping is performed on the project.

For curb lines or pavement edges, one stake at every 25-foot station for tangent lines, one stake at every 25-foot station for horizontal and vertical curves, and one stake for all elevations shown on the grading plans. Stakes for curbs shall be set at a maximum offset of 4 feet.

Prior to construction of pavement box, one stake at every 50-foot station on tangents and 25 feet on curves with a base line radius below 700 feet, and one stake at every horizontal and vertical point of curvature, high point, low point and angle point for all roadway centerlines, and one stake at all other points of elevation shown on the grading plans.

Prior to the construction of the final top course pavement, the preceding paragraph stakeout will be provided.

For milling, mark the depth of cut on the existing pavement at all points shown on the plans or cross sections prior to milling operations.

For overlay, lift thickness shall be marked on the existing pavement at 25-foot stations or key points shown on the plans or cross sections prior to paving operations.

Set elevations on all construction stakes except for slopes. The Contractor shall provide the RE with a copy of the grade sheets, with reference to the construction stakes, a minimum of 24 hours prior to beginning related construction operations.

Stake all ROW lines and easements as shown on the Plans and as directed by the RE.

Stakeout by "PK" nail and mark out every 50-foot station, PC, PT point along the design centerline of the road within the project limits, not required for resurfacing.

Tie existing property corners (monuments) shown in the construction plan and, or Property Parcel Maps to control points when project is completed.

Replace any property corners which are specified on plans to be disturbed or removed during the project construction. The Contractor is responsible for the replacement of property corners which were disturbed or removed as a result of its negligence at no cost to the Department.

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SECTION 106 - CONTROL OF MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

106.01 SOURCE OF SUPPLY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

THE FIRST PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

Ensure that materials furnished for the Project are new, unless otherwise specified in the Contract. Comply with 2 CFR 200.323

– Procurement of recovered materials, ensuring that materials furnished for the Project contain, “the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable,” where the purchase price of the covered item listed exceeds $10,000. Use materials that conform to the requirements of the Contract. When required by the Contract, use only products and suppliers listed on the QPL. Use sources of materials that have been approved by the Department on a Materials Questionnaire as specified in 106.04.

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED TO THE END OF THE SUBSECTION:

For telecommunication and video surveillance services or equipment a certification is required to confirm that the telecommunication and video surveillance services or equipment are not from companies as listed in 2 CFR 200.216. Ensure that the certification includes the statement that all telecommunication and video surveillance services or equipment proposed in this project are not produced by companies as listed in 2 CFR 200.216.

106.05 MATERIALS INSPECTIONS, TESTS, AND SAMPLES

THE THIRD PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

Submit to the RE a request for HMA plant and field inspection, concrete plant and field inspection, and in-place testing for soil aggregate 48-hours prior to the requested inspection, or by 1:00 p.m. of the previous Friday for inspections requested for Monday. Should the aforementioned Friday be a holiday on the County schedule, the request must be made on the last working day before the holiday commences. With the request, provide the RE with the locations, estimated quantities, and estimated start times for each type of material. If the start time for a material delivery is delayed by more than 2 hours, the Department has the right to cancel the request, and require the Contractor to submit a new request.

106.07 CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE

106.07.01 Certification of Compliance

THE FIRST PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

Submit manufacturer’s Certifications of Compliance stating that the materials and assemblies fully comply with the requirements of the Contract when required by the Contract or requested by the Department, except for materials and assemblies that are temporary and not incorporated into the final construction and are not iron or steel such as sheeting and bridge assemblies. The State reserves the right to determine if a specific material or assembly meets this provision.

THE THIRD PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

Before incorporating the materials into the Project, obtain 3 copies of the manufacturer's Certifications of Compliance for materials, components, and manufactured items that are accepted by certification. Retain 1 copy and submit 2 copies to the RE. With the Certification of Compliance, provide a DC-1811, Certificate of Compliance Cover Sheet, identifying the Item for which it is submitted. For products that contain steel or iron, attach additional documents as required by the certification procedures as specified in 106.07.02. The Contractor may submit the Certifications of Compliance electronically to the RE in a scanned document. Include the DC-1811 and all backup documentation in the scanned document.

106.07.02 Certification for Iron and Steel

THE HEADING AND THE ENTIRE SUBPART IS CHANGED TO:

106.07.02 Certification for Iron and Steel, and Construction Materials

A. Precast Concrete Steel and Concrete Pipe Certification of Compliance. For precast concrete and concrete pipe items, a Buy America Compliance Plan is required to confirm that the material meets the Buy America requirements and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”), Pub. L. No. 117-58, which includes the Build America, Buy America Act (“the Act”). Pub. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52 as specified in 106.03. The ME will periodically audit compliance with the program at the precast plant. If the precast concrete item is not inspected by ME, submit a Certification of Compliance for the precast concrete item as required in 106.07.01. When a Certification of Compliance is submitted, ensure that the

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Certification of Compliance contains a statement that the reinforcing steel used in the precast concrete item complies with the Buy America requirements and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”), Pub. L. No. 117-58, which includes the Build America, Buy America Act (“the Act”). Pub. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52 as specified in 106.03.

B. Certification for Construction Materials. For construction materials, a Buy America Compliance Plan is required to confirm that the material meets the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”), Pub. L. No. 117-58, which includes the Build America, Buy America Act (“the Act”). Pub. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52 as specified in 106.03. When a Certification of Compliance is submitted, ensure that the Certification of Compliance contains a statement that the construction materials used complies with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”), Pub. L. No. 117-58, which includes the Build America, Buy America Act (“the Act”). Pub. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52 as specified in 106.03.

C. Step Certification of Compliance. For products that contain steel or iron components and are not covered in 106.07.02.A, step Certification of Compliance is required to confirm that the item meets the Buy America requirements and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”), Pub. L. No. 117-58, which includes the Build America, Buy America Act (“the Act”). Pub. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52 as specified in 106.03. A step certification is a process under which each handler (e.g., supplier, fabricator, manufacturer, processor, coating facility) of the iron and steel components certifies that the steel and iron components were of domestic origin, and that their step in the process was domestically performed.

Every step in the process from melting to coating must be performed in the United States in order for the steel or iron component to be considered domestic and must be documented by step certification. If a domestic source for a steel or iron component cannot be found, submit a request for waiver to the Department.