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I-83 South Bridge AMTRAK Early Action Project Summary
This is a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) proposal report for a state-funded construction project (Project 121921, Bid Package 2) located on State Route 0083, Section OCS, in Dauphin County, Harrisburg. The project encompasses installation of drilled caisson foundations, furnishing and stockpiling structural steel, and miscellaneous construction work across 1,000 linear feet (0.189 mile) extending from South Front Street to Paxton Creek. The work includes clearing and grubbing, excavation, asphalt paving, concrete placement, erosion and sediment pollution control, railroad coordination with AMTRAK and Norfolk Southern, utility test holes, exploratory trenches, and security fencing. Key line items include 4 drilled caisson downguy foundations and 6 drilled caisson column foundations, 162,000 pounds of fabricated structural steel (galvanized), 1,954 gallons of dewatering, and various support services such as health and safety planning and vibration monitoring. The scheduled bid opening is July 30, 2026, with an anticipated notice to proceed of October 1, 2026, and required project completion by November 17, 2028. The project cost range is $2,500,000 to $4,999,999.99, and prequalification is required for bidders.
The project is 100 percent state-funded (non-federal) and subject to prevailing wage requirements. Special provisions address environmental resource avoidance (tree trimming restrictions May 15 through August 15 to protect northern long-eared bat habitat), Federal Aviation Administration clearances for utility poles and temporary cranes (expiring January 7, 2027), build America and buy America requirements, and extensive coordination protocols with other contractors, including adjacent contract ECMS 113754 and Capital Region Water sanitary relocation work. The contractor must establish a health and safety plan, site work plan, and waste material staging plan. Liquidated damages apply for failure to complete drilled caisson foundation installation and AMTRAK acceptance by October 4, 2027. The bid package includes detailed specifications for concrete pavement, asphalt mixtures, structural steel fabrication, and numerous specialized construction techniques, with payment contingent upon material certifications, prevailing wage compliance, and certified payroll records.
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PROPOSAL Report - Project 121921
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PROPOSAL REPORT
Project: 121921 Bid
Package: 2
Current Let: 07/30/2026 11:00:00 AM
Version: Current Addendum
Count: 0
District: 08 County: Dauphin
SR/SEC/
Group ID: 83/OCS/---
Description
I-83 South Bridge AMTRAK Early Action (OCS)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BID PACKAGE SUMMARY
PROJECT ITEMS AND QUANTITIES
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
00 - a00001 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE AVOIDANCE 00 - a00002 PROJECT MILESTONES 00 - a00003 COOPERATION AND COORDINATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS 00 - a00005 FAA CLEARANCES TIME EXTENSIONS 00 - a00007 FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION CLEARANCE G51A - a00051 APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS (STATE) G113B - a00113 CONTRACT PROVISIONS - RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW C164A - a00164 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTION 106 C166A - a00166 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTIONS 107 AND 608 C167A - a00167 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: APPENDIX C—DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS and APPENDIX C, DSP 20
C168A - a00168 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTIONS 110, 404, AND 507 C169A - a00169 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTION 419 C170A - a00170 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTIONS 110, 501, 506, 530, 703, and 704 C171A - a00171 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTIONS 313, 314, 360, 410, 412, and 413 ... 40 C172A - a00172 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTIONS 107, 871, 872, 875, and 876 G401A - a00401 ADVANCE NOTICE OF TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS G501A - a00501 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL IN AIR BASINS 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 G1902B - a01902 INSURANCE--GENERAL APPLICATION-ADDITIONAL COVERAGE LIMITS G2102E - a02102 INSURANCE--INVOLVING R OF W OF NATIONAL RR-ADDITIONAL
COVERAGE LIMITS
G2201A - a02201 RAILROAD COMPANY CONTACT PERSON G2201A - a02201 RAILROAD COMPANY CONTACT PERSON FOR AMTRAK 00 - a02301 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF RAILROAD TRAFFIC (3rd Party Flagging Direct Hire)
G2301B - a02301 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF RAILROAD TRAFFIC FOR AMTRAK G2302A - a02302 Worker Protection and Investment G2401B - a02401 RAILROAD PROTECTIVE SERVICES COSTS FOR AMTRAK G2502A - a02502 REQUIREMENT OF THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION G60B - a03001 NIGHT SHIFT G3401A - a03401 PREVAILING WAGE ACT G3501B - a03501 RECIPROCAL LIMITATIONS ACT REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION
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G110B - a05903 START OF WORK N10601A - a10601 DRIVE ADJUSTMENTS 00 - a10602 DRIVE ADJUSTMENTS - SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS P1061D - b01061 Electronic Submission of Material Certifications through ECMS P1062D - b01062 Electronic Submission of Material Certifications through ECMS for Lump Sum Component items
S2011C - b02011 SECTION 201.3 00 - b04131 SECTION 413.3 00 - b04131a SECTION 413.3(g) PREPARATION OF THE EXISTING SURFACE S6012B - b06012 SECTION 601.3(f) BACKFILLING TRENCH 00 - b06051 SECTION 605.3 S6092B - b06092 SECTION 609.2(f) MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS 00 - b08041 SECTIONS 804.2 & 804.3 00 - b08671 SECTION 867 - COMPOST FILTER SOCK 00 - b10022 ADDITIONAL CRW COORDINATION FOR P-1661 1/2 00 - b10023 ADDITIONAL AMTRAK COORDINATION FOR P-1663 1/2 00 - b10024 BALLAST REMEDIATION 00 - b10025 AMTRAK OUTAGES 00 - b10026 PA ONE CALL PROCEDURES WITHIN RAILROAD PROPERTY 00 - b10851 SECTION 1085.3(h)4 Backfill
00 - C 9901 ITEM 9901-0351 - DIRECT HIRE
00 - c02051 ITEM 4205-0300 - SELECTED BORROW EXCAVATION MODIFIED 00 - c03501 ITEM 4350-0120 - SUBBASE (NO. 2A) MODIFIED 00 - c06081 ITEM 4608-0001 - MOBILIZATION MODIFIED I6091L - c06091 ITEM 0609-0009 - EQUIPMENT PACKAGE 00 - c06241 ITEM 4624-0725 - VEHICULAR GATE FOR TYPE 1 RIGHT-OF-WAY FENCE, MODIFIED
00 - c06861 ITEM 4686-0050 - CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING, TYPE D INCLUDING UTILITIES
AND FOUNDATIONS
00 - c09011 ITEM 0901-0001 - MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC DURING
CONSTRUCTION
00 - c10501 ITEM 5050-0040 - FABRICATED STRUCTURAL STEEL, GALVANIZED MODIFIED 00 - c90001 ITEM 9000-0001 - AMTRAK TRACK MONITORING 00 - c90003 ITEM 9000-0002 - AMTRAK PERMIT TO ENTER 00 - c90005 ITEM 9000-0003 - DRILLED CAISSON, DOWNGUY FOUNDATION 00 - c90007 ITEM 9000-0004 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR OCS 00 - c90009 ITEM 9000-0005 - DRILLED CAISSON, COLUMN FOUNDATION 00 - c90011 ITEM 9000-0006 - VIBRATION MONITORING CONTROL 00 - c90013 ITEM 9000-0008 - HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN 00 - c90015 ITEM 9000-0009 - SITE WORK PLAN 00 - c90017 ITEM 9000-0010 - WASTE MATERIAL STAGING 00 - c90019 ITEM 9000-0014 - LIQUID SAMPLING AND DISPOSAL
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00 - c90021 ITEM 9000-0015 - CONTINGENT SOIL SAMPLING, ANALYSIS, DISPOSAL AND
REPORTING
00 - c90022 ITEM 9000-0016 - SECURITY FENCING CHAIN LINK TYPE 1 00 - c90023 ITEM 9000-0017 - SECURITY FENCING CHAIN LINK TYPE 1, 30' OPENING GATE 00 - c90027 ITEM 9000-0019 - NORFOLK SOUTHERN TRACK MONITORING 00 - c90028 ITEM 9000-0020 - TEMPORARY DUCT BANK PROTECTION 00 - c90031 ITEM 9000-0021 - RAILROAD BALLASTING, FURNISH AND DELIVER 00 - c90033 ITEM 9000-0022 - UTILITY TEST HOLES 00 - c90035 ITEM 9000-0024 - EXPLORATORY TRENCHES 00 - c90037 ITEM 9000-0025 - DEWATERING ON RAILROAD PROPERTY 00 - c90038 ITEM 9000-0026 - TIMBER MATS 00 - c90039 ITEM 9000-0029 - TEMPORARY RAIL HEAD PROTECTION 00 - c90041 ITEM 9000-0031 - SOLUTION CAVITY EXCAVATION I68C - c90041 ITEM 9000-5101 - ELECTRONIC TICKETING (E-TICKETING) FOR
CONSTRUCTION AGGREGATE
I70C - c90043 ITEM 9000-5103 - ELECTRONIC TICKETING (E-TICKETING) FOR
CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE
00 - c90048 ITEM 9005-0001 - EXPLORATORY AIR TRACK DRILLING
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BID PACKAGE SUMMARY
Project: 121921 Bid Package: 2
Project Type: Standard Posted:
Federal Project Status: Non - Federal (100% State) State Type of Work: MISCELLANEOUS
Prequalification Required: Yes Pre-Bid Meeting: None
408 Version: 2026-IE
Scheduled Let: 07/30/2026 11:00:00 AM Project Cost Range: $2,500,000.00 - $4,999,999.99 Anticipated NTP: 10/01/2026 Structure Work: 48.00%
Required Completion: 11/17/2028 Wage Rates: Yes
Description:
This project will install drilled caisson foundations and furnish, deliver, unload, and stockpile structural steel and other miscellaneous construction, all as indicated on the approved drawings included in the Bid Package for STATE ROUTE 0083, SECTION OCS, in DAUPHIN COUNTY, CITY OF HARRISBURG, from South Front Street at Segment 0424 Offset 0007 to Paxton Creek at Segment 0424 Offset 1157, for an overall project length of 1,000.00 linear feet (0.189 mile).
Additional Information:
This is an ECMS project. All Addenda will be electronically posted.The location of the public bid opening is the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 7th Floor, Contract Awards Room, 400 North Street, Harrisburg. Allow sufficient time before the bid opening to obtain a visitor pass on the 5th Floor and to be escorted to the 7th Floor Contract Awards Room.
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PROJECT ITEMS AND QUANTITIES
Alt Item Work Class Code Unit Of
Measure Quantity Unit Price PDP Spec
Prov Add Action
0201-0001 A Lump Sum 1.0000 N
CLEARING AND GRUBBING
0203-0001 C Cubic Yard 1,793.0000 N
CLASS 1 EXCAVATION
0203-0006 G4 Linear Foot 158.0000 N
SAW CUTTING
4205-0300 C1 Ton 20.0000 N Proj
SELECTED BORROW EXCAVATION MODIFIED
0212-0014 C3, H, M2 Square Yard 1,326.0000 N
GEOTEXTILE, CLASS 4, TYPE A
0313-0320 E Square Yard 123.0000 N SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN, BASE COURSE, PG 64S-22, < 0.3 MILLION ESALs, 25.0 MM MIX, 3" DEPTH
0350-0106 C, E Square Yard 123.0000 N
SUBBASE 6" DEPTH (NO. 2A)
4350-0120 C, E Cubic Yard 424.0000 N Proj
SUBBASE (NO. 2A) MODIFIED
0413-0195 F Square Yard 123.0000 N
SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN, WEARING COURSE, PG 64S-22, < 0.3 MILLION ESALS, 9.5 MM MIX, 1 1/2"
DEPTH, SRL-L
0413-6035 F Square Yard 123.0000 N
SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN, BINDER COURSE, PG 64S-22, < 0.3 MILLION ESALS, 19.0 MM MIX, 2 1/2"
DEPTH
0460-0001 F4 Square Yard 246.0000 N
ASPHALT TACK COAT
4608-0001 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Proj
MOBILIZATION MODIFIED
0609-0003 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N
INSPECTOR'S FIELD OFFICE AND INSPECTION FACILITIES, TYPE B
0609-0009 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Std
EQUIPMENT PACKAGE
0624-0001 J2 Linear Foot 228.0000 N
RIGHT-OF-WAY FENCE, TYPE 1
0624-0300 J2 Each 8.0000 N
END POSTS FOR TYPE 1 RIGHT-OF-WAY FENCE
0624-0400 J2 Each 3.0000 N
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CORNER POSTS FOR TYPE 1 RIGHT-OF-WAY FENCE
0624-0600 J2 Each 16.0000 N
LINE POSTS FOR TYPE 1 RIGHT-OF-WAY FENCE
4624-0725 J2 Each 2.0000 N Proj
VEHICULAR GATE FOR TYPE 1 RIGHT-OF-WAY FENCE, 15-FOOT OPENING MODIFIED
0630-0035 K Linear Foot 154.0000 N
PLAIN CEMENT CONCRETE CURB, 6" HEIGHT, INCLUDING REMOVAL OF EXISTING CURB
4686-0050 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Proj
CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING, TYPE D INCLUDING UTILITIES AND FOUNDATIONS
0689-0005 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N
CPM SCHEDULE, WITH UPDATES
0690-0001 X Dollar 1,000.0000 $1.00 Y
INTERNAL FACILITATION
0703-0026 C1, H Cubic Yard 51.0000 N
NO. 3 COARSE AGGREGATE
0802-0001 C1, M Cubic Yard 504.0000 N
TOPSOIL FURNISHED AND PLACED
0804-0027 M3 Pound 165.0000 N
SEEDING AND SOIL SUPPLEMENTS - FORMULA L CLEAR ZONE MIX, INCLUDING MULCH
0804-0043 M3 Pound 1.0000 N
SEEDING - FORMULA T TEMPORARY GRASS MIX
0806-0111 M2 Square Yard 101.0000 N
TEMPORARY SHORT-TERM, ROLLED EROSION CONTROL PRODUCT, TYPE 2B
0806-0130 M2 Square Yard 160.0000 N
TEMPORARY LONG-TERM, ROLLED EROSION CONTROL PRODUCT, TYPE 4
0810-0052 A, M1 Each 2.0000 N
SELECTIVE TREE REMOVAL
0845-0001 M2 Dollar 5,000.0000 $1.00 Y
UNFORESEEN WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
0849-0010 C1 Each 1.0000 N
ROCK CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE
0855-0003 M2 Each 2.0000 N
PUMPED WATER FILTER BAG
0855-0004 M2 Each 2.0000 N
REPLACEMENT PUMPED WATER FILTER BAG
0860-0000 M2 Each 1.0000 N
INLET FILTER BAG FOR TYPE M INLET
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0860-0002 M2 Each 2.0000 N
INLET FILTER BAG FOR TYPE C INLET
0867-0018 M2 Linear Foot 1,104.0000 N
COMPOST FILTER SOCK, 18" DIAMETER
0867-0022 M2 Linear Foot 550.0000 N
COMPOST FILTER SOCK, 24" DIAMETER
0901-0001 Q Lump Sum 1.0000 N Proj
MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC DURING CONSTRUCTION
0901-0202 Q Each 2.0000 N
FLOODLIGHTS
1001-1140 K Cubic Yard 10.0000 N
CLASS C CEMENT CONCRETE
1006-0030 C6 Linear Foot 20.0000 N
OBSTRUCTION DRILLING, CAISSONS
5050-0040 T3 Pound 162,000.0000 N Proj
FABRICATED STRUCTURAL STEEL, GALVANIZED MODIFIED
9000-0001 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Proj
AMTRAK TRACK MONITORING
9000-0002 X Dollar 15,000.0000 $1.00 Y Proj
AMTRAK PERMIT TO ENTER
9000-0003 U1 Each 4.0000 N Proj
DRILLED CAISSON, DOWNGUY FOUNDATION
9000-0004 W Lump Sum 1.0000 N Proj
GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR OCS
9000-0005 U1 Each 6.0000 N Proj
DRILLED CAISSON, COLUMN FOUNDATION
9000-0006 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Proj
VIBRATION MONITORING CONTROL
9000-0008 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Proj
HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN
9000-0009 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Proj
SITE WORK PLAN
9000-0010 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Proj
WASTE MATERIAL STAGING
9000-0014 X Dollar 20,000.0000 $1.00 Y Proj
LIQUID SAMPLING AND DISPOSAL
9000-0015 X Dollar 10,000.0000 $1.00 Y Proj
CONTINGENT SOIL SAMPLING, ANALYSIS, DISPOSAL, AND REPORTING
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9000-0016 J2 Linear Foot 70.0000 N Proj
SECURITY FENCING CHAIN LINK TYPE 1
9000-0017 J2 Each 1.0000 N Proj
SECURITY FENCING CHAIN LINK TYPE 1, 30' OPENING GATE
9000-0019 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Proj
NORFOLK SOUTHERN TRACK MONITORING
9000-0020 X Square Yard 120.0000 N Proj
TEMPORARY DUCT BANK PROTECTION
9000-0021 W Ton 47.0000 N Proj
RAILROAD BALLASTING, FURNISH AND DELIVER
9000-0022 C1 Each 22.0000 N Proj
UTILITY TEST HOLES
9000-0024 C1 Cubic Yard 742.0000 N Proj
EXPLORATORY TRENCHES
9000-0025 X Gallon 1,954.0000 N Proj
DEWATERING ON RAILROAD PROPERTY
9000-0026 C3, M2 Square Yard 860.0000 N Proj
TIMBER MATS
9000-0029 X Square Yard 180.0000 N Proj
TEMPORARY RAIL HEAD PROTECTION
9000-0031 C1 Cubic Yard 10.0000 N Proj
SOLUTION CAVITY EXCAVATION
9000-5101 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Std
ELECTRONIC TICKETING (E-TICKETING) FOR CONSTRUCTION AGGREGATE
9000-5103 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Std
ELECTRONC TICKETING (E-TICKETING) FOR CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE
9005-0001 S1, U Linear Foot 198.0000 N Proj
EXPLORATORY AIR TRACK DRILLING
9901-0351 X Dollar 200,000.0000 $1.00 Y Proj
DIRECT HIRE FOR PROTECTIVE SERVICES (FLAGGING)
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SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Special Provision: 00 - a00001 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE AVOIDANCE Addendum:
Action:
Item(s) Associated:
Header:
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE AVOIDANCE
Provision Body:
Tree Trimming, Cutting and Removal Restriction - The proposed project is located in the vicinity of the northern long-eared bat spring staging/fall swarming habitat. To ensure take of bats is not reasonably certain to occur, do not conduct tree trimming, cutting, or removal from May 15 to August 15.
Project Specific Details:
Special Provision: 00 - a00002 PROJECT MILESTONES Addendum:
PROJECT MILESTONES
Provision Body:
Construction Engineering Liquidated Damages (CELD) will be charged in accordance with Section 108.07 for each calendar day beyond the following milestone dates that the associated contract work remains incomplete.
The milestone durations are based on an anticipated notice to proceed date of October, 1 2026.
Installation of drilled caisson foundations and acceptance by Amtrak must be completed by October 4, 2027, or within 369 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
Special Provision: 00 - a00003 COOPERATION AND COORDINATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS
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COOPERATION AND COORDINATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS
Provision Body:
Cooperate and coordinate with other Contractors, municipal forces, utility forces, or other Department forces within the limits of this Contract, including but not limited to the adjacent Contracts as follows:
Contract for ECMS 113754, Dauphin and Cumberland Counties, South Bridge Replacement.
This includes but not limited to: Capital Region Water (CRW) Sanitary Relocation project.
No time extensions or delay claims will be allowed due to lack of cooperation and coordination.
Special Provision: 00 - a00005 FAA CLEARANCES TIME EXTENSIONS
FAA CLEARANCES TIME EXTENSIONS
Provision Body:
FAA Clearances will expire as follows:
Aeronautical Study No. Location/structure Expiration Date
2025-AEA-7271-OE Utility Pole OCS Structure 01/07/2027
2025-AEA-7273-OE Crane for OCS structure 01/07/2027
If an FAA Clearance time extension is needed beyond the expiration date(s), notify PennDOT 60 calendar days prior to expiration to request a time extension. Failure to request a time extension by this date may result in a delay and potential work stoppage. No additional costs and/or delay claim(s) due to failure to notify PennDOT in accordance with the above will be allowed. Do not perform work beyond approved expiration date or extended date thereof on the locations and structures above.
Special Provision: 00 - a00007 FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION CLEARANCE
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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION CLEARANCE
Provision Body:
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made a “DETERMINATION OF NO HAZARD TO AIR NAVIGATION” for the proposed permanent structures. Submit and obtain a new determination from FAA prior to construction for any change to the permanent structures. Comply with said determination at no additional cost to the Department. In addition, FAA has made a “DETERMINATION OF NO HAZARD TO AIR NAVIGATION” for temporary cranes associated with construction of the project. As a condition to this determination, the cranes are to be marked/lighted in accordance with FAA Advisory circular 70/7460-1 M, Obstruction Marking and Lighting, flags/red lights-Chapters 3(Marked),4,5(Red),14(Temporary), & 15. Submit and obtain a new determination(s) from FAA prior to construction for any increase in boom tip elevation exceeding the approved elevations as indicated in the attachments. Comply with all determinations and requirements at no additional cost to the Department. See attachments for more information.
Special Provision: G51A - a00051 APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS (STATE)
APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS (STATE)
Provision Body:
APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS. The following Designated Special Provisions are found in Appendix C and apply to this bid proposal.
DSP4. Diverse Business (DB) Requirements for Non-Federally Funded Construction Projects.
DSP9. Special Supplement - Anti-Pollution Measures - August 26, 1999.
DSP15. Commonwealth Standard Terms and Conditions.
Special Provision: G113B - a00113 CONTRACT PROVISIONS - RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW
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Header:
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.
Special Provision: C164A - a00164 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTION 106
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CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTION 106
Provision Body:
SECTION 106—CONTROL OF MATERIAL
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. Final assembly of 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.
2.f Manufactured products where the final assembly did not occur in the United States may be used, provided the cumulative cost of such manufactured products is no more than the lesser of $1 million or 5% of total applicable costs for the project.
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, June 29, 2026 14:31:19 PM Page 15 of 112 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 more of the listed materials that have been combined together through a manufacturing process, and items that include at least one of the listed materials combined with a material that is not listed through a manufacturing process, should be treated as manufactured products, rather than as construction materials.
3.c Limitation with Respect to Aggregates. Shall not include cement and cementitious materials, aggregates such as stone, sand, or gravel, or aggregate binding agents or additives.
3.d Construction materials where all manufacturing processes did not occur in the United States may be used, provided the cumulative cost of such construction materials is no more than the lesser of $1 million of 5% of total applicable costs for the project.
Special Provision: C166A - a00166 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTIONS 107 AND 608
CHANGE TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTIONS 107, AND 608
Provision Body:
SECTION 107—LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC
Section 107.28 EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL PLANS AND PERMITS. Revise to read as follows:
107.28 EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL PLANS AND PERMITS—Install and maintain erosion and sediment (E&S) pollution control devices as indicated or submit an alternate plan for accomplishing equal or better temporary and permanent erosion and water pollution control. If an alternate plan is submitted, do not start work until the plan is approved by the County Conservation District and the Department. If a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit is involved, do not start work until the plan is approved by the DEP or the authorized County Conservation District and the Department. Concrete clean out areas, either contractor designed or indicated within the contract documents, are incidental to the contract items.
When a general or individual NPDES Permit is involved:
At the preconstruction conference, submit a Preparedness, Prevention and Contingency (PPC) Plan and identify a licensed professional (Professional Engineer, Geologist, Land Surveyor or Landscape Architect) registered in the Commonwealth and if applicable, their designee to be present onsite and responsible for implementing critical stages of the
Do not start earth disturbance activities until an environmental preconstruction meeting is held with DEP or delegated
CCD.
Within 14 days of completing the construction of a stormwater control measure (SCM) as determined by the licensed professional or designee, submit a completed Chapter 102 SCM Construction Certification Form for each SCM to the Representative through PPCC. Form CS-102 has information required to complete the Chapter 102 Form(s). Ensure approved Post Construction Stormwater Management (PCSM) Plan.
June 29, 2026 14:31:19 PM Page 16 of 112 the General Project and SCM Information, Construction Information, and Licensed Professional Certification sections are completed by the identified licensed professional responsible for overseeing the critical stages of the approved PCSM plan.
Prepare an as-built (record) PCSM Plan to be sealed and signed by the identified licensed professional registered in the Commonwealth. All construction survey, plan preparation, and engineering required for the as-built (record) PCSM Plan will be incidental to the contract items. The as-built (record) PCSM Plan must accurately reflect deviations from the approved PCSM Plan including, but not limited to, plan locations, dimensions, inverts/elevations, materials used and grading. Update the as-built (record) PCSM Plan as construction of the project’s PCSM features progresses. Have the identified licensed professional immediately notify the Representative of all deviations from the approved PCSM Plan. Deviations to the approved PCSM Plan must be submitted for approval. Assist with the determination and documentation if the as-built deviations require a permit amendment or if the PCSM features must be removed and replaced as indicated on the PCSM Plan.
Assist the Representative in performing visual site inspections weekly and after each precipitation event greater than 0.25 inches to ensure the project's E&S Best Management Practices (BMPs) are functioning properly. Immediately initiate corrective actions, at no additional cost to the Department, upon notification by the Representative of noncompliance with the provisions of this section that the Representative has determined requires immediate corrective action under Department policies. For all other notifications of noncompliance, initiate corrective actions within 24 hours. Failure or refusal to promptly comply with such notice upon receipt may, at the Department’s sole discretion, result in: the withholding payment of estimates for work completed until the requirements of the E&S Plan are met, assessment of E&S noncompliance liquidated damages as specified in Section 108.07(d) or issuance of a written order stopping all or part of the work until the corrective action has been taken and the requirements of the E&S Plan are met. No claims for extension of time, costs, or damages arising from, related to, or based upon such notices of noncompliance or stop orders will be granted, paid, or considered.
Nothing in this Section is to be interpreted to relieve the Contractor of its obligation to fully and timely comply with all applicable laws and any permits for the project. The time periods set forth in this Section do not supersede any more stringent time periods required by applicable laws or permits for the project.
If corrective action or noncompliance with the provisions of this Section result from design errors/omissions or a precipitation event exceeding the design storm criteria as specified in applicable Department publications; the cost and/or time required for the performance of the corrective actions for noncompliance notices or stop work orders will be considered as specified in Section 110.03 and Section 108.06, as applicable.
Utilize Department, DEP, or other authorized agency’s form(s) included in the contract or project permits unless directed otherwise by the Representative, DEP, the County Conservation District or other authorized regulatory agency.
For the purpose of determining compliance with the provisions of this section, “substantial completion” will be considered to have been attained when all of the following project milestones have been reached:
Either a semi-final or final inspection has been performed, physical work is complete, and an Environmental Commitments and Mitigation Tracking System (ECMTS) Sheet has been executed if applicable to the project.
Earth disturbance activity has been permanently stabilized and sufficient vegetative growth has been achieved to meet permit conditions (uniform 70% perennial vegetative cover) and agreed to by DEP or delegated CCD.
Installation of PCSM SCMs have occurred if applicable. Upon completion of PCSM conversions and facilities, the County Conservation District must approve the removal of all remaining E&S BMPs.
Once a project with a general or individual NPDES Permit has reached substantial completion, submit to the Representative a DEP Notice of Termination (NOT) Form ensuring Sections 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8, are fully executed. The NOT is to be accompanied by the required as-built (record) PCSM Plan, the final certification by the licensed professional and the Contractor’s executed portion of the ECMTS Construction Tracking Signature Sheet.
608 MOBILIZATION
Section 608.4(b)3. Revise to read as follows:
3. When all physical work has been satisfactorily completed and the following certificates and documents, as required, have been properly furnished, the final payment will be made as specified in Section 608.4(a):
Certified Payroll Records
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Final DBE/DB payment amounts and, if necessary, shortfall justification
Material Certifications
Form CS-4225H, Highway Lighting In-Service Guarantee Notification
As built drawings for Design/Build projects
Form RW-397A, Right to Enter (a property) and Release Form from property owner, if applicable
Form CS-4345, Borrow and/or Waste Management
Contractor Evaluations of the design of the project; and
Work Order Information (i.e. Force Account documentation)
Post Construction Stormwater Management As-built drawings and all documentation required for submission of the Notice of Termination for projects with NPDES permits.
Special Provision: C167A - a00167 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: APPENDIX C—DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS and APPENDIX C, DSP 20
Addendum:
CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS : APPENDIX C—DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS and APPENDIX C, DSP 20
Provision Body:
APPENDIX C—DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS. Revise to read as follows:
APPENDIX C
DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS
General: This appendix to Publication 408 contains standard required provisions. The Contractor shall comply with the below appendices, as applicable.
Standard Documents: Designated Special Provisions (DSPs) that are referenced in this Appendix are:
DSP4. Diverse Business (DB) Requirements for Non-Federally Funded Construction Projects. This provision is applicable to contracts funded with state funds, without federal funds.
DSP7. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements for Federally-funded Construction Projects. This provision is applicable to any Federally-funded (in part or whole) contract for a construction project.
DSP8. F. A. R.—Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction Contracts – FHWA-1273 (Revised October 23, 2023). See attachments to the Proposal. This provision is applicable to any federally funded (in part or whole) contract for a construction project.
DSP9. Special Supplement—Anti-Pollution Measures – August 26, 1999. This provision is applicable to all contracts.
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DSP12. Executive Order 11246, with Appendices A and B. This provision is applicable to contracts with federal funds (in part or whole).
DSP13. Buy America. This provision is applicable to contracts with federal funds (in part or whole, and to state-funded projects when any federal funds were allocated at any phase of the work on the overall-project but not under the current contract (for example, design), even if the construction contract is 100% state-funded.
DSP15. Commonwealth Standard Terms and Conditions. This provision is applicable to all contracts.
DSP16. Lobbying Certification Form. This provision is applicable to contracts with federal funds and a contract amount $100,000 or greater. If applicable, the Contractor shall complete this form and return it to PennDOT during contract execution. (Form is located in ECMS File Cabinet and must be completed and uploaded to the Contractor Checklist in ECMS).
DSP17. Federal Audit Clause. This provision is applicable to contracts with federal funds. As used in this DSP, “[Name of Subrecipient]” refers to the Contractor.
DSP19. The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Standard Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances. This provision is applicable to contracts with federal funds. The Contractor’s signature on an agreement will be deemed a signature on this exhibit.
As used in this DSP, the term “Subrecipient” refers to the Contractor.
DSP20. FAR 52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act- Covered Foreign Entities. This provision is applicable to contracts with federal funds (in part or whole).
APPENDIX C—DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISION 20 (DSP20) FAR 52.240-1 - PROHIBITION ON UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS MANUFACTURED OR ASSEMBLED BY AMERICAN SECURITY DRONE ACT-COVERED FOREIGN ENTITIES (NOV 2024). Revise to read as follows:
APPENDIX C
DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISION 20 (DSP20)
FAR 52.240-1 -PROHIBITION ON UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS MANUFACTURED OR ASSEMBLED
BY AMERICAN SECURITY DRONE ACT-COVERED FOREIGN ENTITIES (NOV 2024)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity means an entity included on a list developed and maintained by the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) and published in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov (section 1822 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).
FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft system manufactured or assembled by an American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entity.
Unmanned aircraft means an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft (49 U.S.C. 44801(11)).
Unmanned aircraft system means an unmanned aircraft and associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft) that are required for the operator to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system (49 U.S.C. 44801(12)).
(b) Prohibition. The Contractor is prohibited from—
(1) Delivering any FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system, which includes unmanned aircraft (i.e., drones) and associated elements (sections 1823 and 1826 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.);
(2) On or after December 22, 2025, operating a FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system in the performance of the contract (section 1824 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.); and
(3) On or after December 22, 2025, using Federal funds for the procurement or operation of a FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system (section 1825 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).
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(c) Procedures. The Contractor shall search SAM at https://www.sam.gov for the FASC-maintained list of American Security Drone Act-covered foreign entities prior to proposing, or using in performance of the contract, any unmanned aircraft system. Additionally, the Contractor shall ensure any effort or expenditure associated with a FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system is consistent with a corresponding exemption, exception, or waiver determination expressly stated in the contract.
(d) Exemptions, exceptions, and waivers. The prohibitions in this clause do not apply where the agency has determined an exemption, exception, or waiver applies and the contract indicates that such a determination has been made. [See sections 1823 through 1825 and 1832 of Public Law 118-31 (41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.) for statutory requirements pertaining to exemptions, exceptions, and waivers.].
(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.
Special Provision: C168A - a00168 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTIONS 110, 404, AND 507
CHANGE TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTIONS 110, 404, AND 507
Provision Body:
SECTION 110—PAYMENT
Section 110.06 MATERIAL STORED OR ON HAND. Revise to read as follows:
110.06 MATERIAL STORED OR ON HAND—
(a) Stored Material. The Representative may authorize payment for certain material, using Form CS-110, before its incorporation into the work. Upon the Contractor's request submitted through the PennDOT Project Collaboration Center’s (PPCC) Material-Stored Material (CS-110) workflow and the Representative's acceptance in PPCC, the Contractor may be paid 100% of the cost of the material, less the pro‑rata share of the retainage, if any; provided the quantity of stored material does not exceed the total estimated quantity required to complete the project and the cost is at least $1,000 but does not exceed 90% of the contract price of the applicable contract item or component item. Load-Transfer Units are only eligible for 90% of the cost of the material. The cost of the material is that amount to be paid by the Contractor as evidenced by invoices. Fabricated structural steel that is to receive a protective coating may be approved for prepayment at 75% of the contract price of the applicable contract item or component item, before application of the coating, provided the structure has been fully fabricated and preassembly of field connections has been made.
Payment for stored material will not be authorized until the material has been delivered to the project site or an approved location in the vicinity of the project, is inspected by the Representative to ensure the material is in a satisfactory condition and of sufficient quantity, is stored in an approved manner, and conforms to the requirements specified in this Section and Section 106.03. Identify stored material by project designation and set apart from other materials. Fabricated precast/prestressed bridge structure elements indicated on an S-number structure plan are eligible for prepayment when they are approved to ship. Other materials to be stored less than 30 days are not eligible for prepayment. In determining eligibility for prepayment, the beginning date for evaluating whether the required 30-day minimum storage period will be met will be the date the material is delivered to the project or approved storage location, or the date the invoice is submitted to the Department, whichever is the latter. Material originally determined to be ineligible for prepayment due to the minimum storage period requirement, that is then stored for more than 30 days, is eligible for prepayment on the next estimate, provided the invoice has been submitted to the Department. If the Representative determines, because of required fabrication at an off‑site location, that it is not feasible or practicable to store material in the vicinity of the project, the material may be stored at an approved location, which is not in the vicinity of the project, at the Contractor’s expense.
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With the exception of structural steel to be incorporated into fabricated structural steel components for main bridge members, as specified in Section 110.06(a)1., only end product manufactured material or fully fabricated products that are awaiting installation and/ or incorporation into the finished work are eligible for prepayment. Ingredients of a finished product are not eligible for prepayment.
Aggregates, cements, and other bulk material are not eligible for prepayment. Beams containing precast components or secondary precast elements detailed on the structure component item schedule or both are eligible for prepayment. Living or perishable plant materials are not eligible for prepayment before planting.
Assume full control and responsibility for the protection of the stored material from the elements and against loss or damage by any cause. In the event any stored material becomes lost, stolen, impaired, or damaged while stored, the monetary value of the lost, stolen, impaired, or damaged material as may have been paid for in a current estimate will be deducted from a subsequent estimate.
Retain the title to the prepaid material until issuance of the acceptance certificate.
Payment for acceptable stored material will be made on current estimates against the applicable contract item. The amount paid will be proportionately recouped as the material is incorporated into the work. The cost of surplus stored material previously paid on a current estimate but not ultimately incorporated in the final measured work will not be included in the final payment. Surplus stored material is the property of the Contractor. Remove surplus material from the project and dispose of in a satisfactory manner.
Pay the material provider the amount due, as shown on the invoices within 7 calendar days of receipt of payment from the Department. Provide evidence of payment upon request. Failure to make invoice payments as specified will cause the appropriate monies to be deducted from future estimates and will cause the disapproval of further prepayment requests.
1. Prepayment for Structural Steel. Structural steel to be incorporated into fabricated structural steel components for main bridge members may be approved for payment up to 60% of the contract price of the applicable contract item or component item; provided the quantity, cost, delivery, inspection, and storage requirements of Section 110.06(a) are met. The cost of the structural steel is that amount to be paid by the Fabricator as evidenced by invoices. Invoices for approved structural steel are to include the material quantity and Department project identification (i.e., ECMS number, SR & Section, and county), and must be accompanied by certification, as specified in Section 106.03(b)3., and proof of payment (e.g., a copy of a canceled check or receipt, or a certified letter from the structural steel supplier acknowledging receipt of payment).
Payment for approved structural steel will be made on current estimates against the applicable contract item. The amount paid will be proportionately recouped as the fabricated structural steel components are incorporated into the work. Pay the Fabricator the amount due, as shown on the invoices, within 7 calendar days of receipt of payment from the Department. When payment is made, the structural steel becomes the property of the Department. Have the Fabricator furnish a transfer of ownership document within 7 calendar days of receipt of payment and promptly submit the documentation to the Department.
Only approved structural steel to be incorporated into fabricated structural steel components for main bridge members is eligible for prepayment. Handling, transportation, and storage of structural steel materials including, but not limited to, any storage site rental, security, and weather protection, are to be borne by the Contractor and included in the contract price for the applicable contract item.
SECTION 404—EVALUATION OF ASPHALT PAVEMENT RIDE QUALITY AND PAYMENT OF INCENTIVE
Section 404.1 DESCRIPTION. Revise to read as follows:
404.1 DESCRIPTION. This work evaluates an asphalt pavement surface profile and determines the ride-quality incentive associated with the pavement surface profile.
(a) General Requirements. Determine the ride quality of finished pavement surfaces, including overlaid bridge approach slabs and overlaid bridge decks. At least two of the following construction operations must be indicated in areas included in ride-quality lot measurements:
Profile milling as specified in Section 492.
Asphalt Base course.
Asphalt Scratch course.
Asphalt Leveling course.
Asphalt Binder course.
Asphalt Wearing course.
In the presence of the Representative, measure the pavement surface profile according to PTM No. 428. Provide daily calibration results to the Representative before taking any measurements. Provide the raw unfiltered data files and a summary printout of the
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Measure the pavement surface of the following excluded areas separate from the pavement surface profile of ride-quality lots. The Representative will not include measurements from excluded areas to determine lot incentive payment.
Pavement surfaces not constructed as a full-depth overlay, as indicated, such as the vertical transition areas at the limits of paving and at the approaches to bridges.
Bridge decks unless overlaid.
Ramps less than 1,500 feet in length and less than 12 feet wide.
Tapered pavements.
Shoulders, medians, and other pavement surfaces indicated.
Pavement from 5 feet before and up to 5 feet after any appurtenances such as water boxes, manholes, railroad tracks, and inlets extending out into the pavement.
Partial lots less than 100 feet
Roadways with a posted speed limit of 40 miles per hour or lower.
(b) Lot Size. A full lot is 528 feet of a single pavement lane. The Representative will designate lots starting at the beginning limit of paving and continuing to the ending limit of paving for each pavement lane and ramp that is 12 feet or wider. Do not include the length of excluded areas in the 528-foot lot.
The Representative will designate a partial lot at the ending limit of paving and at an excluded area, when the lot length is less than 528 feet. The Representative will evaluate a partial lot as a percentage of a full lot.
Section 404.3(a) Equipment and Operator. Revise to read as follows:
(a) Equipment and Operator. Provide pavement surface profile measuring equipment that has been verified by the Department according to PTM No. 428. In the presence of the Representative, calibrate the distance sensor and check the profile system calibration before each day’s testing.
Provide an operator that is Department certified according to PTM No. 428. The operator must carry their valid PennDOT certification card during pavement surface profiling.
Section 404.3(b) Testing. Revise to read as follows:
(b) Testing.
1. Lots. Provide the traffic control and station marking necessary to accommodate testing. Remove objects and equipment from the surface and sweep the surface as necessary to remove debris. For projects identified for verification as specified in Section 404.3(f), identify and delineate the profiling limits and excluded areas on the day of the verification. The Representative will verify the profiling limits are correct. Use traffic cones with reflective tape and reflective tape on the pavement at the beginning and end of each lane and excluded areas for triggering the start and stop locations of the profiler. In the presence of the Representative, determine the pavement surface profile for each lot according to PTM No. 428. At the completion of testing, immediately submit the lot IRI data and MRI values, according to PTM No. 428, to the Representative.
2. Excluded Areas. Provide the traffic control necessary to accommodate testing. Test the entire surface of each excluded area in stages using a 12-foot straightedge. At each stage, hold the straightedge in contact with the surface and parallel to the roadway centerline and, in successive positions, test the pavement surface profile from one side of the excluded area to the other. Advance the test location to the next stage by moving the straightedge along the roadway centerline not more than 6 feet.
Section 404.3(c)1. Lots. Revise to read as follows:
1. Lots. The Representative will compare the lot MRI to Table A in Section 404.4 to determine if the lot requires corrective action.
Additionally, perform corrective action on any individual bump (must grind) where the irregularity is more than 3/16 inch when tested with a 12-foot straightedge.
Section 404.3(d) Corrective Action. Revise to read as follows:
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(d) Corrective Action. Do not produce a deviation, such as a ridge or valley with the adjacent pavement, of more than 1/8 inch when measured on the transverse profile.
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