843702vadot916_129499.pdf

ORDER NO.: 916

CONTRACT ID. NO.: C0000129499P01

Form C-6a

Rev. 3-22-05

CNSP (F) 1-9-06

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

BID PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT

ROUTE NUMBER: VARIOUS

FHWA NUMBER: PM09385

PROJECT NUMBER: LM9D-029-F27, P401

COUNTY: FAIRFAX

DISTRICT: NOVA

DESCRIPTION: 2027 LATEX MODIFIED - SECONDARY

LOCATION: VARIOUS

DATE BID SUBMITTED: 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026

Form C-118 Rev. 8-10-2026

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

As a matter of information, the bidder’s attention is directed to the points noted herein. Every point enumerated below is fully covered by proposal documents that describe them in detail. Bidders should check their proposal against all requirements, as strict compliance with all provisions is mandatory.

1. Bids shall be filed electronically through Bidx (https://bidx.com/site/home) at the times designated in the Notice of Advertisement for Bids. For information see (https://cabb.virginiadot.org/)

2. Unless otherwise specified or permitted in the proposal, prices shall be submitted on all items shown in the proposal.

3. Proposals conditioned by proposed alternates, other than those specified or permitted, or by reserving the right to accept or reject an award or to enter into a contract pursuant to an award will not be considered.

4. A bid total shall be shown in each space provided.

5. Bid bonds shall conform to Section 102.07. The bid bond number shall be placed in the appropriate space in your electronic bid. As an alternative, you may complete the bottom line of Form C-24. The form may be emailed to the Construction Division at VDOTContracts@vdot.virginia.gov and must be received prior to the opening of bids.

6. Joint venture proposals shall show the Firm Name of each party and shall be signed by an authorized representative of each Firm. A letter shall be filed with the prequalification office describing responsibility of each firm and the amount of maximum capacity pledge by each firm of a joint venture.

https://bidx.com/site/home http://cabb.virginiadot.org/

Form C-24 Rev. 7-6-05

PROPOSAL GUARANTY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT WE _______________________________________ as principal, and ________________________________________ Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the

Commonwealth of Virginia as obligee, in the amount of FIVE PERCENT OF THE DOLLAR VALUE OF THE

BID, lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally and firmly by these presents.

SIGNED, sealed and dated this Day of , 20

WHEREAS, the above said principal is herewith submitting its proposal for:

PROJECT NUMBER: LM9D-029-F27, P401

NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of the above obligee is such, that if the aforesaid principal shall be awarded the contract upon said proposal and shall within the time specified in the Specifications after the notice of such award enter into a contract and give bond for the faithful performance of the contract, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect and the principal and surety will pay unto the obligee the difference in money between the amount of the bid of the said principal and the amount for which the obligee may legally contract with another party to perform the said work if the latter amount be in excess of the former; but in no event shall the liability exceed the penal sum hereof.

(Principal*) (Surety Company)

By: By:

(Officer, Partner or Owner) (Seal) (Attorney-in-Fact**) (Seal)

(Principal*) (Address)

(Officer, Partner or Owner) (Seal) (Surety Company)

(Principal*) (Attorney-in-Fact**) (Seal)

(Officer, Partner or Owner) (Seal) (Address)

*Note: If the principal is a joint venture, each party thereof must be named and execution made by same hereon. If there is more than one surety to the bid bond, each surety must be named and execution shall be made by same hereon.

Electronic Bid Only: In lieu of completing the above section of the Contract Performance Bond, the Principal shall file an Electronic Bid Bond when bidding electronically. By signing below the Principal is ensuring the identified electronic bid bond has been executed and the Principal and Surety are firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia under the same conditions of the bid bond as shown above.

Electronic Bid Bond ID# Company/Bidder Name Signature and Title

**Attach copy of Power of Attorney

Form C-48 Rev. 10-03-25

SUBCONTRACTOR/SUPPLIER SOLICITATION AND UTILIZATION,

AND VENDOR SURVEY FORM (ALL VENDORS)

PROJECT NO.: LM9D-029-F27, P401 CONTRACT I.D. NO.: C0000129499P01

FHWA NO.: PM09385 DATE SUBMITTED:

All vendors submitting a bid as a Prime Contractor shall complete and submit with their bids the following information as requested for (1) Subcontractor/Supplier Solicitation, and Utilization, and (2) for Vendor Survey.

The vendor certifies this form accurately represents its solicitation and utilization or non-utilization, as indicated, of the firms listed below for performance of work on this contract. The vendor also certifies he/she has had direct contact with the named firms regarding participation on this project.

Vendor Signature:

Vendor ID No. Title:

Vendor’s Address: ____________________________________

City: __________________

State: __________________ Zip Code: _________

SUBCONTRACTOR/SUPPLIER SOLICITATION AND UTILIZATION (ALL)

VENDOR

NUMBER

NAME OF SUBCONTRACTOR/SUPPLIER TELEPHONE

NUMBER

UTILIZED

(Y/N)

NOTE: ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES, IF NECESSARY.

BIDDER MUST SIGN EACH ADDITIONAL SHEET TO CERTIFY ITS CONTENT AND COMPLETION OF FORM.

FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES ALL VENDORS SUBMITTING BIDS OR OFFERS PROVIDE THE INFORMATION

REQUESTED IN THIS FORM.

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Form C-48 Rev. 10-03-25

VENDOR SURVEY

WHEN SUBMITTING A BID OR OFFER AS A PRIME CONTRACTOR, THE BIDDER MUST SUBMIT A

VENDOR SURVEY FOR THEMSELVES AND A VENDOR SURVEY FOR EACH SUBCONTRACTOR

AND SUPPLIER WHO SUBMITTED A BID OR QUOTE TO THE BIDDER.

VENDOR’S FULL LEGAL NAME: ________________________________________

VENDOR ID NO.: __________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________

CITY: ____________________________________

STATE: _______________ ZIP CODE: _________

VENDOR’S YEARS IN BUSINESS: _____________

VENDOR’S ANNUAL GROSS RECEIPTS: ____ $ 0 - 25 million ____ $ 25 - 50 million ____ $ 50 - 75 million ____ More than $75 million

THE UNDERSIGNED, ON BEHALF OF VENDOR IDENTIFIED ABOVE, ACKNOWLEDGES AND CERTIFIES THAT THIS FORM ACCURATELY STATES THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN TO THE BEST OF VENDOR’S

KNOWLEDGE.

Printed Full Legal Name of Person Signing for Vendor

Signature: ____________________________________________

Form C-7 Rev. 2-2-24

SHEET 1 OF 1

TERMS OF THE PROPOSAL / CONTRACT

SUBMITTED: 10:00 AM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026

PROJECT NUMBER: LM9D-029-F27, P401

ROUTE NUMBER: VARIOUS

FHWA NUMBER: PM09385

DESCRIPTION: 2027 LATEX MODIFIED - SECONDARY

LOCATION: VARIOUS

DISTRICT: NOVA COUNTY: FAIRFAX

I/we declare that no other person, firm or corporation is interested in this proposal; that I/we have carefully examined the plans, job specifications, current Road and Bridge specifications, and all other documents pertaining thereto and thoroughly understand the contents thereof; that I/we meet the prequalification requirements for bidding on this proposal;

that I/we understand that the plans and current Road and Bridge specifications, are a part of this proposal; that all of the quantities shown herewith are a part of this proposal; that all the quantities shown herewith are approximate only; that I/we have examined the location of the proposed work and source of supply of materials; and that I/we agree to bind myself/ourselves upon award by the Commonwealth under this proposal to a contract with necessary surety bond to start work according to project specifications, and to complete all work in accordance with the plans, job specifications and current Road and Bridge Specifications within the time limit set forth in the contract.

COMPLETION DATE: OCTOBER 17, 2027

BID TOTAL $

Attached is a bond conforming to the requirements of the current Road and Bridge Specifications, it being understood that such bond is to be forfeited as liquidated damages if, upon acceptance of the terms of this proposal, I/we fail to execute the contract and furnish bond as provided in the current Road and Bridge Specifications.

(Names of Individual(S),Firm(S) Or Corporation)

Street Address City State Zip Code Vendor#/Fin#

Print Name Signature Title

In consideration of the commitments made as shown herein, the Commonwealth of Virginia by The Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner agrees to pay for all items of work performed and materials furnished at the unit price(s) and under the conditions set forth in this proposal, in witnessed by the affixing of the name below.

Contract Execution Date By

CHIEF ENGINEER

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Virginia Department of Transportation

Schedule of Items

Date Printed: 09/03/2026

Page: 1

Proposal ID: C0000129499P01 LM9D-029-F27, P401

Order No.: 916

Oversight/State Project No.:

Federal Project No.: PM09385

Contractor:

0001 REGULAR BID ITEMSSECTION:

Cat Alt Set ID: Cat Alt Mbr ID:

Bid AmountUnit Price Approximate Quantity and

UnitsDescription

Item ID Proposal

Line Number Dollars Cents Dollars Cents

Spec No.

0010 312SP20-0004

LATEX MOD. EMUL. TREAT.

TYPE B

TON

3,701.320

0020 322SD20-0001

CRACK SEALANT/FILLER

TYPE A

LB

47,258.000

0030 323SD20-0041

SURFACE PREPARATION AND

RESTORATION TYPE II

TON

95.000

0040 512SD20-0027

FLAGGER SERVICE HR

1,684.000

0050 512SD20-0042

ERADICATE LINEAR PVMT

MRKG

LF

189,435.000

0060 512SD20-0043

ERADICATE NONLINEAR

PVMT MRKG

SF

97,133.000

0070 512SD20-0046

TEMP. PVMT MRKG TY. A, 4" LF

306,060.000

0080 512SD20-0047

TEMP. PVMT MRKG TY. A, 6" LF

28,857.000

0090 512SD20-0048

TEMP. PVMT MRKG TY. A, 8" LF

16,256.000

0100 512SD20-0049

TEMP. PVMT MRKG TY. A, 12" LF

6,564.000

0110 512SD20-0050

TEMP. PVMT MRKG TY. A, 24" LF

27,740.000

0120 512SD20-0051

TEMP. PVMT. SYMB. MRKG

THRU ARROW TY. A

EA

3.000

0130 512SD20-0052

TEMP. PVMT. SYMB. MRKG

SNGL TURN ARROW TY. A

EA

105.000

Date Printed: 09/03/2026

Page: 2

Proposal ID: C0000129499P01 LM9D-029-F27, P401

Order No.: 916

Oversight/State Project No.:

Federal Project No.: PM09385

Contractor:

0001 REGULAR BID ITEMSSECTION:

Cat Alt Set ID: Cat Alt Mbr ID:

Bid AmountUnit Price Approximate Quantity and

UnitsDescription

Item ID Proposal

Line Number Dollars Cents Dollars Cents

Spec No.

0140 512SP20-0002

MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

MOT

LUMP SUM _________._____LUMP SUM

ATTD

0150 512SX20-0006

TEMP. PVMT MRKG MRKG

DBL TURN ARR. THRU/LT OR

RT TY A

EA

13.000

0160 704SD20-0006

TYPE B CLASS I PVMT LINE

MRKG 4"

LF

153,030.000

0170 704SD20-0007

TYPE B CLASS I PVMT LINE

MRKG 6"

LF

25,685.000

0180 704SD20-0008

TYPE B CLASS I PVMT LINE

MRKG 8"

LF

8,128.000

0190 704SD20-0009

TYPE B CLASS I PVMT LINE

MRKG 12"

LF

6,356.000

0200 704SD20-0010

TYPE B CLASS I PVMT LINE

MRKG 24"

LF

30,942.000

0210 704SD20-0044

PVMT SYMB MRKG THRU

ARROW TY B, CL I

EA

2.000

0220 704SD20-0047

PVMT SYMB MRKG SGL

TURN ARR. TY B CL I

EA

349.000

0230 704SD20-0050

DBL TURN ARR.THRU/LT OR

RT TY B, CL I

EA

18.000

0240 704SD20-0059

SYMB MRKG LANE

REDUCTION ARR TY B CL I

EA

8.000

Date Printed: 09/03/2026

Page: 3

Proposal ID: C0000129499P01 LM9D-029-F27, P401

Order No.: 916

Oversight/State Project No.:

Federal Project No.: PM09385

Contractor:

0001 REGULAR BID ITEMSSECTION:

Cat Alt Set ID: Cat Alt Mbr ID:

Bid AmountUnit Price Approximate Quantity and

UnitsDescription

Item ID Proposal

Line Number Dollars Cents Dollars Cents

Spec No.

0250 704SD20-0095

SYMB MRKG BICYCLE THRU

ARROW TY B CL I

EA

8.000

0260 704SD20-0104

PVMT SYMB MRKG SHARED

LANE TY B CL I

EA

4.000

0270 704SD20-0107

PVMT MSG. MARK. “ONLY” TY

B, CL. I, 8’

EA

33.000

0280 704SD20-0128

SYMBOL MARKING BICYCLE

TYPE B CLASS I

EA

131.000

0290 704SX20-0005

PAVE. MESSAGE MARKING

"AHEAD" TYPE B CLASS I

EA

1.000

0300 704SX20-0005

PAVE. MESSAGE MARKING

"EAST" TYPE B CLASS I

EA

1.000

0310 704SX20-0005

PAVE. MESSAGE MARKING

"EXPRESS" TYPE B CLASS I

EA

3.000

0320 704SX20-0005

PAVE. MESSAGE MARKING

"LANES" TYPE B CLASS I

EA

3.000

0330 704SX20-0005

PAVE. MESSAGE MARKING

"STOP" TYPE B CLASS I

EA

1.000

0340 704SX20-0005

PAVE. MESSAGE MARKING

"WEST" TYPE B CLASS I

EA

2.000

Section: 0001 _________._____Total:

Total Bid: _________._____

Virginia Department of Transportation 09/03/2026Date Printed:

Page

Bid Items Eligible For Asphalt Adjustment within this Project

C0000129499P01

Contract ID:

Order No.:

0001 REGULAR BID ITEMSSECTION:

ltem Description Item

Number

LATEX MOD. EMUL. TREAT. TYPE B312SP20-0004

SURFACE PREPARATION AND RESTORATION TYPE II323SD20-0041

FORMS and SCHEDULE OF ITEMS PRECEDE SPCNs, SPs and SUPPLEMENTAL SPECS.

CN100-000026-09 GEN. PROJ. REQUIRE., SSS/SPS/SPCNS 12-11-25 (SPCN) 1

CN103-000100-01 SEC 103.02—AWARD OF CONTRACT 6-17-25 (SPCN) 1

CN104-000110-00 SEC 104.01—INTENT OF CONTRACT R-7-12-16 (SPCN) 2

CN105-000140-00 SEC 105.14—MAINTENANCE DURING CONSTRUCTION 12-20-24 (SPCN) 2

CN105-000150-00 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PCMS 1-30-26 (SPCN) 3

CN107-002110-01 SEC 107.21(D) CONST. LOADING OF STRUCT. 10-30-17 (SPCN) 4

CN108-000110-00 SEC 108.01—PROSECUTION OF WORK R-7-12-16 (SPCN) 4

CN512-000100-00 TABLE V-1, ADT GROUPS 7-12-16 (SPCN) 5

CN512-000120-00 SEC 512—MAINTAINING TRAFFIC (IMPACT ATTEN. SER.) 7-13-16 (SPCN) 5

CQ107-000130-00 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE 7-3-19 (SPCN) 5

CQ107-000150-00 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 5-11-22 (SPCN) 6

CQ510-000100-01 LOC/REPL PVMT MARKER (RECESS & RAISED-SNOWPLOW) 12-5-19(SPCN) 6

CQ512-000110-01 TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR FAIRFAX RESIDENCY 10-27-16 (SPCN) 7

CQ512-000140-00 WORK ZONE LAW ENFORCE ASSIST PVMT SCHEDULES 4-22-24 (SPCN) 7

CONTRACTOR OPTION FOR TYPE B-II MARKINGS ON SYMBOLS & MESSAGES 8-3-23 (SPCN) 7

SP0F0-000100-00 PREDETERMINED MIN. WAGE RATES R-7-12-16 8

SP0F0-000130-03 FHWA 1273—CONTRACT PROVISIONS, FED-AID 7-9-26 13

SP0F0-000150-01 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EEO NOTICE 7-17-17 34

SP102-000120-00 NON-DISCRIMIN. EMPLOY. & CONTRACT. PRACTICES (EO-61) 1-10-17 40

SP105-000100-00 INFORMAL PARTNERING R-7-12-16 41

SP107-000120-00 ELEC. SUBMISSION OF DBE AND PAYROLLS 1/21/20 43

SP107-001510-06 INTERIM DBE REQUIREMENTS 1-26-26 45

SP107-003100-00 MADE IN THE USA REQUIREMENTS 10-03-25 49

*SP109-000100-05 ASPHALT MATERIAL PRICE ADJUSTMENT 7-8-24 56

SP109-000140-00 ELECTRONIC WEIGH TICKETS FOR SCHEDULE WORK 5-28-25 58

*SP211-000100-04 SEC. 211—ASPHALT CONCRETE 05-01-25 65

SP312-000110-00 LATEX MOD. EMUL. TREAT. (MICRO-SURFACE) R-7-12-16 67

SP512-000120-04 SEC. 512—MAINTAINING TRAFFIC FOR RESURF. PROGRAM 6-12-23 73

*SP704-000100-06 SEC. 704—PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND MARKERS 6-12-23 77

SP801-000100-01 LANE CLOSE COORD (LCC)/LANE CLOSE IMPLEMENT (LCI) 9-20-17 93

SQ105-000139-00 PUBLIC NOTICE OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS (LATEX MODIF-NOVA) 5-5-17 95 SQ105-000310-00 SEC 105.03 – PROJ COMMUN. & DECISIONS (ASP. SCHED ONLY) 10-7-16 101 SQ105-000611-01 SEC 105.06 — SUBCONTRACTING (FED FUNDED PROJECTS) 2-9-17 (SP) 103

SQ107-001300-00 PREVAILING WAGE RATES 10-12-2023 104

SQ108-000210-01 LIMITATION OF OPERATIONS FOR NOVA DISTRICT 11-21-24 108

SQ704-000110-00 PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND MARKERS (DATA LOGGER SYSTEM) 9-25-20 124

SS109-002020-01 SEC 109 — MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 5-1-23 126

SS211-002020-03 SEC 211 – ASPHALT CONCRETE 3-18-24 129

SS220-002020-01 SEC 220 – CONCRETE CURING MATERIALS 8-28-20 134

SS223-002020-02 SEC 223 – STEEL REINFORCEMENT 4-4-23 135

SS234-002020-01 SEC 234 – GLASS BEADS AND RETROREFLECTIVE OPTICS 5-6-22 136

SS235-002020-01 SEC 235 – RETROREFLECTORS 5-6-22 137

SS236-002020-01 SEC 236 – WOOD PRODUCTS 5-14-21 138

SS246-002020-02 SEC 246 – PAVEMENT MARKING 5-6-22 142

SS248-002020-02 SEC 248 – STONE MATRIX ASPHALT CONCRETE 3-18-24 150

SS305-002020-02 SEC 305 – SUBGRADE AND SHOULDERS 12-20-23 152

SS308-002020-01 SEC 308 - SUBBASE COURSE 7-13-21 154

SS309-002020-01 SEC 309 - AGGREGATE BASE COURSE 7-13-21 155

SS315-002020-05 SEC 315 – ASPHALT CONCRETE PLACEMENT 5-27-25 156

SS317-002020-01 SEC 317— STONE MATRIX ASPHALT CONCRETE PLACEMENT 6-21-24 175

SS318-002020-01 SEC 318 — PAVEMENT INTERLAYERS 8-2-23 177

SS319-002020-02 SEC 319 – THIN HOT MIX ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAY 3-18-24 178

TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR PROVISIONS

SS407-002020-02 SEC 407 – STEEL & METAL STRUCT 11-01-22

SS411-002020-01 SEC 411 – PROT. COAT. OF METAL 11-01-22

SS512-002020-03 SEC 512 – MAINTAINING TRAFFIC 7-1-22

SS704-002020-02 SEC 704 – PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND MARKERS 5-6-22

NO PLAN ASSEMBLY 205

cn100-000026-09 December 11, 2025 (SPCN)

GENERAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS, SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS (SSs), SPECIAL PROVISIONS (SPs) AND SPECIAL PROVISION COPIED NOTES (SPCNs)

This project shall be constructed according to: the Plans; the Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Specifications, dated 2020 and the Supplement thereto, dated 2022; the Virginia Department of Transportation Road and Bridge Standards, dated 2016, with revisions issued online as of the advertisement date for this project incorporated; the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, version 11.0;

the Virginia MUTCD version 11.0; and the Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions and Special Provision Copied Notes in this Contract. The status in the Contract of each of these documents will be according to Section 105.12 of the Specifications.

Special Provision Copied Notes in this Contract are designated with “(SPCN)” after the date.

The information at the top and left of each Special Provision Copied Note in this Contract is file reference information for Department use only. The information in the upper left corner above the title of each Supplemental Specification and Special Provision in this Contract is file reference information for Department use only.

cn103-000100-01 June 17, 2025 (SPCN)

SECTION 103.02—AWARD OF CONTRACT of the Specifications is replaced in its entirety with the following:

103.02 – Award of Contract

The Board, or the Commissioner as authorized under § 33.2-209 of the Code of Virginia, will award the Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, gender, national origin, status as a military family, or other basis prohibited by law. In the event of a tie bid, the tie will be decided by lot.

The award date will not be later than midnight on the 60th day after the opening of bids. If the Board, or the Commissioner where authorized by law, has not awarded the Contract within this period due to any circumstances not attributable to the bidder, the bidder may withdraw his bid without penalty or prejudice unless the time limit is extended by mutual consent.

After approval for the award of contracts, the Department will provide written notice of award to the successful bidder and will post the Ballots on the Department’s bidding webpage. The Ballot serves as public Notice of Award for a contract. The date of the Notice of Award is the “Approved” date appearing at the top of the Ballot that lists the Contract.

cn104-000110-00 July 12, 2016 (SPCN)

SECTION 104.01—INTENT OF CONTRACT of the Specifications is replaced by the following:

The intent of the Contract is to provide for the completion of all work specified therein.

The Contractor shall base his bid on the cost of completing all work specified in the Contract.

Budgetary constraints as deemed necessary by the Department may be imposed at any time during the life of the Contract. This may affect the number of routes paved and thus the final quantity of work to be performed.

If prior to initiating or during the performance of the work, the Engineer determines that the cost of completion of all work specified in the Contract will exceed the limits of the budgeted funds, the Contractor will be notified immediately. With such notice the Engineer will specify which routes will be deleted according to the Department’s predetermined listing of priorities.

If after routes are deleted and work proceeds, budgets revisions indicate that the cost of work to be completed by the Contractor will fall below the limits of the budgeted funds, the Department will determine which of the previously deleted routes will be returned to the Schedule to be completed at the contract unit price.

cn105-000140-00 December 20, 2024 (SPCN)

SECTION 105.14—MAINTENANCE DURING CONSTRUCTION of the Specifications is amended by the following:

Section 105.14(a)3 – Flagging Traffic is replaced with the following:

3. Flagging Traffic: Flaggers shall be able to communicate to the traveling public in English while performing the job duty as a flagger at the flagger station.

All flaggers shall possess a valid, current flagger certification card, be it a physical or electronic card, at all times while performing flagging duties.

Flaggers shall be certified by the VDOT Basic or Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Training course or by the ATSSA’s classroom Flagger Certification Program.

The following constitutes a valid flagger certification card:

• Cards issued by VDOT following completion of the Basic Work Zone course;

• Cards issued by VDOT following completion of the Intermediate Work Zone course;

• Cards issued by ATSSA following completion of a Flagger course;

• Cards issued by VDOT following completion of the Flagger-only course, provided the cards were issued on or before December 31, 2024, and have not yet reached the expiration date

(two years after date of issuance).

https://covgov.sharepoint.com/sites/TM-VDOT-SC-Specifications-External/2016_Standard_Specifications/cn104-000110-00docx

Flaggers who fail to possess a valid, current, flagger certification card, or refuse to allow inspection of same upon request, shall be removed from the flagging site, and operations requiring flagging shall be suspended by the Engineer. Suspended operations requiring flagging may resume once a certified flagger arrives on-site to perform flagging duties in accordance with applicable requirements. Flaggers improperly performing duties may be subject to flagger certification revocation at the sole discretion of the Engineer.

cn105-000150-00 January 30, 2026 (SPCN)

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNS — The Contractor shall secure portable changeable message sign (PCMS) control cabinets with a grade 3 or stronger standard lock at all times unless maintenance is actively being conducted on the sign.

A password shall be required to change the PCMS message. The Contractor shall change the manufacturer's default password for ALL electronic signs. Electronic signs that support the use of complex passwords shall include at least 14 characters consisting of the following criteria:

• At least one special character

• At least one alphabetical character

• At least one numerical character

• A combination of upper-case and lower-case letters

Electronic signs that do not support the use of complex passwords shall be changed using the maximum number of characters and character types permitted by the manufacturer.

Password credentials are prohibited from being stored, displayed, or written on or within the sign. Any QR codes affixed to the sign shall be removed.

For all PCMS with remote or wireless accessibility, the Engineer will authorize remote access prior to this functionality being enabled. Prior to authorization, the Contractor shall update the PCMS to the most recent compatible software and firmware version available from the manufacturer. Following authorization and prior to use, the Contractor shall establish a remote connection to verify that access to the PCMS is password protected.

Electronic signs shall only post approved and documented messages. The Contractor shall log all messages posted with date and times for each public message.

The Contractor has the option for their signs to be connected to the Department’s Operations Technology (OT) network for management by Traffic Operations Center (TOC) staff. By using this method, messages are transmitted and posted by the TOC control room staff with all records and logging managed within the VDOT Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). Electronic message signs connected to the OT network shall follow the security requirements described below:

1. All electronic signs connected to the network shall be secured with a digital lock installed on the sign control cabinet.

2. Connected signs shall only be remotely accessible through secure communications that originated from the Department’s OT network.

3. Connected signs shall only be posted with messages from the Department’s ATMS systems or designated backup systems.

4. Community strings (both public and private strings) shall be changed from default settings.

5. All vendor cloud connections shall be removed from the connected sign. TOC system administration staff will configure VPN connections exclusively to the Department’s OT network.

6. All connected electronic signs shall adhere to the Cabinet Security Standards found in the

Department’s OT Cybersecurity Program Manual.

cn107-002110-01 October 30, 2017 (SPCN)

SECTION 107.21(d) CONSTRUCTION LOADING OF STRUCTURES of the Specifications is replaced with the following:

(d) Construction Loading of Structures: In the course of planning and prosecuting the work for the asphalt maintenance schedules in the Contract, the Contractor shall consider the size and weight limitation of any existing structure(s) affecting the prosecuting the work in a schedule when contemplating construction loads, equipment access, haul and delivery routes of materials, and other related activities. If the size or weight limitation of an existing structure changes after the receipt of bid date for the Contract and remains so up to and including the actual prosecution of work for a schedule in the Contract, preventing or limiting access across the structure, and the Contractor determines this limitation impacts his operations; he shall notify the Engineer of such change. If the Engineer confirms such change has occurred, the change will be considered a change to the character of the work according to the provisions of Section 104.02(b) of the Specifications and is eligible for adjustments according to the provisions therein.

cn108-000110-00 July 12, 2016 (SPCN)

SECTION 108.01—PROSECUTION OF WORK is amended to add the following:

Once the Contractor has begun work on a given schedule or portion thereof he shall endeavor to prosecute such work fully and continuously according to the details and requirements of the Contract to its completion. In the event the Contractor has to temporarily suspend the work on a given schedule or portion thereof he shall notify the Engineer at least 24 hours in advance of the time and date he plans to pull off the work site. Prior to leaving the work site, the Contractor shall ensure the work site has been properly and safely secured to protect the traveling public according to the provisions of the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual, the MUTCD, Section 512 of the Specifications, and other requirements included in the Contract.

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TABLE V-1, ADT GROUPS — The Specifications are amended to include the following table:

TABLE V-1

Average Daily Traffic (ADT) Groups

Traffic Group ADT Traffic Group ADT

I 0-9 X 2,000-2,999

II 10-24 XI 3,000-3,999

III 25-49 XII 4,000-4,999

IV 50-99 XIII 5,000-5,999

V 100-249 XIV 6,000-9,999

VI 250-399 XV 10,000-14,999

VII 400-749 XVI 15,000-19,999

VIII 750-999 XVII 20,000-29,999

IX 1,000-1,999 XVIII 30,000-39,999

XIX 40,000 & over cn512-000120-00 July 13, 2016 (SPCN)

SECTION 512—MAINTAINING TRAFFIC of the Specifications is amended as follows:

Section 512.03(i)—Impact Attenuator Service is amended to replace the second paragraph with the following:

Only Type 1 re-directive low-maintenance impact attenuators in accordance with Section 505 shall be used on highways with posted speed limits greater than 50 mph or with an ADT greater than 25,000 vehicles per day.

CQ107-000130-00 July 3, 2019 (SPCN)

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE – The Contractor shall:

• Provide a Drug-Free Workplace for the Contractor’s employees.

• Post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the Contractor’s workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition.

• State in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor that the Contractor maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.

• Include the provisions of the foregoing clauses in every Subcontract or purchase order of over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each Subcontractor or vendor.

For the purposes of this provision, “Drug-Free Workplace” means a site for the performance of work done in connection with the Contract. The Contractors employees, and those of his Subcontractors, shall be prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of any controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of the Work.

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CQ107-000150-00 May 11, 2022 (SPCN)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Section 107.14(a)1 – Required by §2.2-4201 and §2.2-4311 of the Code of Virginia is replaced with the following:

1. Required by §2.2-4201 and §2.2-4311 of the Code of Virginia: During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

a. The Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, or national origin, age, disability, or other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment, except where religion, sex, or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the Contractor. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause, including the names of all contracting agencies with which the Contractor has contracts of over $10,000.

b. The Contractor shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, state that such contractor is an equal opportunity employer. However, notices, advertisements and solicitations placed in accordance with federal law, rule or regulation shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this chapter.

c. If the Contractor employs more than five employees, the Contractor shall (i) provide annual training on the Contractor's sexual harassment policy to all supervisors and employees providing services in the Commonwealth, except such supervisors or employees that are required to complete sexual harassment training provided by the Department of Human Resource Management, and (ii) post the Contractor's sexual harassment policy in (a) a conspicuous public place in each building located in the Commonwealth that the Contractor owns or leases for business purposes and (b) the Contractor's employee handbook.

The Contractor shall include the provisions of subdivisions a, b, and c in every subcontract or purchase order of over $10,000, so that such provisions shall be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor.

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to empower any agency to require any contractor to grant preferential treatment to, or discriminate against, any individual or any group because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin on account of an imbalance that may exist with respect to the total number or percentage of persons of any race, color, religion, sex, or national origin employed by such contractor in comparison with the total number or percentage of persons of such race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in any community or in the Commonwealth.

CQ510-000100-01 December 5, 2019 (SPCN)

LOCATING, REMOVING AND DISPOSING OF RECESSED PAVEMENT MARKERS AND RAISED

SNOW-PLOWABLE MARKERS — The Contractor shall locate, remove and dispose of existing recessed pavement markers and raised snow-plowable markers prior to resurfacing. The cavity left by the removal of the existing recessed pavement markers shall be cleaned of debris, filled with an approved mix design for resurfacing or material found on the Department’s Approved List 78, and compacted. Locating, removing and disposing of recessed pavement markers and raised snow-plowable markers; cleaning and filling the cavity, and compacting the material placed in the cleaned cavity will not be measured for payment. The cost for performing this work shall be included in the price bid for other appropriate items of work.

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CQ512-000110-01 October 27, 2016 (SPCN)

TRAFFIC CONTROLS FOR FAIRFAX RESIDENCY — The Contractor shall notify the Fairfax County Police Traffic Safety Division Commander at (703) 280-0500 after “No Parking” signs have been posted and notices delivered. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the notice to the Traffic Division Commander.

The Contractor shall contact the Fairfax County Police Traffic Safety Division at (703) 280-0500 to request enforcement and towing from the approved construction site. Holiday and weekend requests shall be directed through the Fairfax County Public Safety Communication Center at (703) 280-0500.

CQ512-000140-00 April 22, 2024 (SPCN)

WORK ZONE LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE FOR PAVEMENT SCHEDULES

Where there is no existing agreement (such as currently exists with Virginia State Police for projects on the Interstate System) between the Department and the applicable Law Enforcement Entity: in order to facilitate the furnishing of Officers to projects, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining law enforcement assistance in active work zones, as necessary and as agreed upon by the Contractor and the Engineer. Law enforcement assistance may be needed for situations such as: night time operations, congested areas, operating (normal green-yellow-red) signalized intersections, lane closures, or road closures.

When Law Enforcement officers are operating within signalized intersections, work shall proceed as stipulated in the VWAPM and Section 46.2-834 of the Highway Laws of Virginia.

Once the Engineer has agreed with the Contractor that Law Enforcement Officers are needed for a given activity, the Contractor shall arrange directly with the Law Enforcement Entity for the Officers to be on the project. The Law Enforcement Entity will invoice the Contractor directly, showing hours of service per Officer, rounded to the nearest half-hour, and the Contractor shall pay the invoice. Once the invoices have been paid, the Contractor shall provide copies of these invoices (marked as paid) to the Department for reimbursement. All coordination activities performed by the Contractor in order to schedule Law Enforcement Officers shall be incidental to the Work.

If this SPCN is in conflict with any other Specification found elsewhere in the Contract regarding any flagging operations or assistance by Law Enforcement Officers, this SPCN shall govern.

CONTRACTOR OPTION FOR TYPE B-II MARKINGS ON SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES – The Contractor may use Type B, Class II material for pavement message and symbol markings instead of Type B, Class I designated in the Contract, if approved by the Engineer. This substitution shall be at no additional cost to the Department.

8-3-2023 (SPCN)

SP0F0-000100-00 July 12, 2016

PREDETERMINED MINIMUM WAGE RATES

"General Decision Number: VA20260116 05/18/2026

State: Virginia

Construction Types: Highway

Counties: Virginia Counties of Fairfax, Fairfax* and Falls Church*

* Designates Independent City

Modification Number Publication Date

0 01/02/2026

1 05/18/2026

ELEC0080-011 06/01/2025

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN, INCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION.........$ 36.85 14.13

LABO0011-011 09/01/2025

LABORER: COMMON OR GENERAL.........................$ 23.06 8.74

LABO0011-012 09/01/2020

LABORER: ASPHALT SHOVELER...........................$ 20.59 7.69

LABORER: ASPHALT RAKER..............................$ 21.51 7.69

PLAS0891-011 06/01/2020

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER......................$ 20.70 8.03

SUVA2016-052 07/02/2018

TRUCK DRIVER: SINGLE & MULTI AXLE...................$ 18.94 3.02

TRUCK DRIVER: HEAVY OVER 7 CY.....................$ 18.05 0.00

TRUCK DRIVER: FUEL AND LUBRICANT SERVICE...........$ 18.25 0.00

TRUCK DRIVER : HEAVY 7CY & UNDER....................$ 15.53 0.00

TRAFFIC CONTROL: FLAGGER..........................$ 13.64 0.00

PAVEMENT MARKING TRUCK DRIVER.......................$ 18.78 0.00

PAVEMENT MARKING OPERATOR...........................$ 22.15 0.00

OPERATOR: BULLDOZER, INCLUDING UTILITY..............$ 20.64 0.00

OPERATOR: ASPHALT SPREADER AND DISTRIBUTOR..........$ 20.50 2.16

OPERATOR: SCREED...................................$ 22.13 4.89

OPERATOR: ROLLER (FINISHING).......................$ 18.73 3.23

OPERATOR: ROLLER...................................$ 18.92 0.00

OPERATOR: PILEDRIVER...............................$ 21.83 4.08

OPERATOR: PAVER (ASPHALT, AGGREGATE, AND

CONCRETE)...........................................$ 21.39 2.98

OPERATOR: PAVEMENT PLANER GROUNDSMEN...............$ 19.75 0.00

OPERATOR: PAVEMENT PLANER..........................$ 21.14 0.00

OPERATOR: MILLING MACHINE..........................$ 23.19 2.94

OPERATOR: MECHANIC.................................$ 22.84 0.00

OPERATOR: LOADER...................................$ 18.92 0.00

OPERATOR: HYDROSEEDER..............................$ 16.64 0.00

OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE.............................$ 23.21 0.00

OPERATOR: GRADALL..................................$ 19.26 0.00

OPERATOR: DRILL....................................$ 24.89 0.00

OPERATOR: CRANE....................................$ 29.46 0.00

OPERATOR: BROOM/SWEEPER............................$ 17.40 2.01

OPERATOR: BOBCAT/SKID STEER/SKID LOADER............$ 19.00 3.49

OPERATOR: BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR/TRACKHOE...............$ 23.93 0.00

LABORER: POWER TOOL OPERATOR.......................$ 15.69 0.00

LABORER: PIPELAYER.................................$ 20.48 0.00

LABORER: GRADE CHECKER.............................$ 14.88 0.00

IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL..............................$ 34.18 0.00

IRONWORKER, REINFORCING.............................$ 34.18 0.00

FENCE ERECTOR.......................................$ 15.28 0.00

CARPENTER, INCLUDES FORM WORK.......................$ 20.97 0.00

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the

Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.

Note: Executive Order 13658 generally applies to contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act that were awarded on or between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022, and that have not been renewed or extended on or after January 30, 2022. Executive Order 13658 does not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts regardless of when they were awarded. If a contract is subject to

Executive Order 13658, the contractor must pay all covered workers at least $13.65 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract from May 11, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The applicable

Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under Executive Order 13658 is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses

(29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (iii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classifications and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the type(s) of construction and geographic area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order under rate identifiers indicating whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate), a survey rate, a weighted union average rate, a state adopted rate, or a supplemental classification rate.

Union Rate Identifiers

A four-letter identifier beginning with characters other than

�SU�, �UAVG�, �SA�, or �SC� denotes that a union rate was prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2024. PLUM is an identifier of the union whose collectively bargained rate prevailed in the survey for this classification, which in this example would be Plumbers.

0198 indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. The date, 07/01/2024 in the example, is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all changes over time that are reported to WHD in the rates in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing the classification.

Union Average Rate Identifiers

The UAVG identifier indicates that no single rate prevailed for those classifications, but that 100% of the data reported for the classifications reflected union rates. EXAMPLE:

UAVG-OH-0010 01/01/2024. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union average rate. OH indicates the State of Ohio.

The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. The date, 01/01/2024 in the example, indicates the date the wage determination was updated to reflect the most current union average rate.

A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January, to reflect a weighted average of the current rates in the collective bargaining agreements on which the rate is based.

Survey Rate Identifiers

The �SU� identifier indicates that either a single non-union rate prevailed (as defined in 29 CFR 1.2) for this classification in the survey or that the rate was derived by computing a weighted average rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As a weighted average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and non-union rates. Example: SUFL2022-007

6/27/2024. SU indicates the rate is a single non-union prevailing rate or a weighted average of survey data for that classification. FL indicates the State of Florida. 2022 is the year of the survey on which these classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. The date, 6/27/2024 in the example, indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

�SU� wage rates typically remain in effect until a new survey is conducted. However, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has the discretion to update such rates under 29 CFR 1.6(c)(1).

State Adopted Rate Identifiers

The �SA� identifier indicates that the classifications and prevailing wage rates set by a state (or local) government were adopted under 29 C.F.R 1.3(g)-(h). Example: SAME2023-007

01/03/2024. SA reflects that the rates are state adopted. ME refers to the State of Maine. 2023 is the year during which the state completed the survey on which the listed classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination.

The date, 01/03/2024 in the example, reflects the date on which the classifications and rates under the �SA� identifier took effect under state law in the state from which the rates were adopted.

END OF GENERAL DECISION"

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

WASHINGTON

DECISION OF THE SECRETARY

This case is before the Department of Labor pursuant to a request for a wage predetermination as required by law applicable to the work described.

A study has been made of wage conditions in the locality and based on information available to the Department of Labor the wage rates and fringe payments listed are hereby determined by the Secretary of Labor as prevailing for the described classes for labor in accordance with applicable law.

This wage determination decision and any modifications thereof during the period prior to the stated expiration date shall be made a part of every contract for performance of the described work as provided by applicable law and regulations of the Secretary of Labor, and the wage rates and fringe payments contained in this decision, including modifications, shall be the minimums to be paid under any such contract and subcontractors on the work.

The Contracting Officer shall require that any class of laborers and mechanics which is not listed in the wage determination and which is to be employed under the Contract, shall be classified or reclassified conformably to the wage determination, and a report of the action taken shall be sent by the Federal agency to the Secretary of Labor. In the event the interested parties cannot agree on the proper classification or reclassification of a particular class of laborers and mechanics to be used, the question accompanied by the recommendation of the Contracting Officer shall be referred to the Secretary for determination.

Before using apprentices on the job the contractor shall present to the Contracting Officer written evidence of registration of such employees in a program of a State apprenticeship and training agency approved and recognized by the U.S. Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. In the absence of such a State agency, the Contractor shall submit evidence of approval and registration by the U.S. Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.

The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer written evidence of the established apprentice-journeyman ratios and wage in the project area, which will be the basis for establishing such ratios and rates for the project under the applicable contract provisions.

Fringe payments include medical and hospital care, compensation for injuries or illness resulting from occupational activity, unemployment benefits, life insurance, disability and sickness insurance, accident insurance (all designated as health and welfare), pensions, vacation and holiday pay, apprenticeship or other similar programs and other bona fide fringe benefits.

By direction of the Secretary of Labor

E. Irving Manger, Associate Administrator Division of Wage Determinations Wage and Labor Standards Administration

SP0F0-000130-03

July 9, 2026

FHWA-1273 (Electronic Version)

The following Form FHWA-1273 titled CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR FEDERAL-AID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS shall apply to this Contract:

FHWA-1273 – Revised June 25, 2026

CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR

FEDERAL-AID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

I. General

II. Nondiscrimination

III. Davis-Bacon and Related Act Provisions

IV. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act Provisions

V. Subletting or Assigning the Contract

VI. Safety: Accident Prevention

VII. False Statements Concerning Highway Projects

VIII. Implementation of Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act

IX. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion

X. Certification Regarding Use of Contract Funds for Lobbying

XI. Use of United States-Flag Vessels ATTACHMENTS

A. Employment and Materials Preference for Appalachian Development Highway System or Appalachian Local Access Road Contracts (included in Appalachian contracts only).

I. GENERAL

1. Historically, contracting agencies using Federal-aid highway funds were required to ensure Form FHWA-1273 was physically incorporated into all contracts and subcontracts. Effective June 10, 2026, this requirement was eliminated [91 FR 25492]. Future use of Form FHWA-1273 is now optional on the part of the contracting agency using Federal-aid highway funds. FHWA continues to make Form FHWA-1273 available as a convenience to contracting agencies. Contracting agencies must continue to ensure compliance with the provisions cited in Form FHWA-1273 in accordance with the provisions regardless of the use of Form FHWA-1273. Accordingly, the contracting agency retains the authority to determine whether the contractor must use Form FHWA-1273 to physically incorporate required contract provisions in each subcontract and in lower tier contracts. Where permitted by the contracting agency, the contractor may choose other ways to include required contract provisions in each subcontract, besides incorporating Form FHWA-1273.