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PROPOSAL Report - Project 119486

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PROPOSAL REPORT

Project: 119486 Bid

Package: 1

Current Let: 10/22/2026 11:00:00 AM

Version: Current Addendum

Count: 0

District: 11 County: Allegheny

SR/SEC/

Group ID: 0000/---/Pittsburgh City Steps

Description

Design activities are limited to: Concrete curb ramps

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BID PACKAGE SUMMARY

PROJECT ITEMS AND QUANTITIES

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

G50B - a00050 APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS (FEDERAL) G113B - a00113 CONTRACT PROVISIONS - RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW C164B - a00164 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTION 106 C171A - a00171 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTIONS 313, 314, 360, 410, 412, and 413 C172A - a00172 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTIONS 107, 871, 872, 875, and 876 G312A - a00312 Road Users Liquidated Damages (RULD) G501A - a00501 D11 Air Pollution Control G1601A - a01601 E.E.O. COVERED AREA G2302A - a02302 Worker Protection and Investment G2701B - a02701 LOCAL AUTHORITY CONTRACT--DEPARTMENT LET G2902A - a02902 LOCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT PAYMENT PROCESS D29890C - a29890 SPECIAL BIDDING – DESIGN-BUILD D29899A - a29899 QUALITY PLAN WITH QUALITY ASSURANCE REVIEW BY DEPARTMENT -

LOW BID DESIGN

00 - a35440 City of Pittsburgh and PWSA Standards and Specifications G35651B - a35545 Final Structure Files 00 - a35550 Notice to Contractor G35445A - a35555 PGH - Clean Construction Diesel Operations Requirements 00 - a35560 Preface to Contract Special Provisions G35565B - a35565 Requirements for Department Policies Special Provision G35721E - a35570 Resetting Segment Markers G35566A - a35575 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Requirements S1050D - b01050 Section 105.14 - Borrow Areas, Waste Areas and Staging and Storing Areas S501A - b0501A Sections 501, 704 and 1042 - Concrete Wearing Surfaces SRL-H S6012B - b06012 - SECTION 601.3(f) BACKFILLING TRENCH S9001D - b09001D Section 901 S1001A - b1001a Section 1001 - Cement Concrete Structures S1040A - b1040a Sections 1040, 1042 and 1090 Cleaning and Preparing Repair Areas S11011B - b11011 PGH Section 101 - Abbreviations and Definitions of Terms S11020A - b11020 PGH Section 102 - Bidding Requirements and Conditions S11030B - b11030 PGH Section 103 - Award and Execution of Contract S11061A - b11061 PGH Section 106.01 - General S11063A - b11063 PGH Section 106.03 -Tests and Acceptance of Material S11070A - b11070 PGH Section 107 - Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public S11071A - b11071 PGH Section 107.14 - Responsibility for Damage Claims S11072A - b11073 PGH Section 107.30 - Specific Equal Employment Opportunity Responsibilities

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S11105A - b11105 PGH Section 110.05 - Current Estimate Payments I6091L - c06091 ITEM 0609-0009 - EQUIPMENT PACKAGE 00 - c06762 Item 4676-0002 - Cement Concrete Sidewalk, 6" Modified 00 - c06954 Item 4695-0004 - Detectable Warning Surface, Polymer Composite, Modified 00 - c08100 Item 4808-0100 - Tree with Tree Protection 00 - c09543 Item 4954-0302 - Junction Box, JB-27 Precast Polymer 00 - c10016 Item 5001-1060 - Class AAA Cement Concrete Modified D1072A - c89111 ITEM 8911-0001 - UTILITY RELOCATION INFORMATION FOR DESIGN/BUILD

PROJECTS

00 - c90001 Item 9000-0001 - Overexcavation and Backfill 00 - c90003 Items 9000-0003 Thru 0007 - Existing Stair Demolition 00 - c90008 Item 9000-0008 - Steel Pipe Welded Railing Type 3 00 - c90009 Item 9000-0009 - Steel Railing Type 4 00 - c90010 Item 9000-0010 - Bike Runnel 00 - c90011 Item 9000-0011 - Concrete Deep Curb 00 - c90012 Item 9000-0012 - Plain Cement Concrete Curb Gutter 00 - c90013 Item 9000-0013 - No. 5 Dowels - 6 Inch Length I1E - c90014 Item 9000-0014 - Design of Cement Concrete Curb Ramps 00 - c90015 Item 9000-0015 - Clairhaven Drainage Adjustment 00 - c90017 Items 9000-0017 Thru 0021 - Inlet Filter Bag for PWSA 00 - c90022 Item 9000-0022 - Inlet Filter Bag for Dodds Avenue Drain with Bicycle Safe Cast Iron Grates

00 - c90101 Item 9000-0101 - Remote Lighting Control Node 00 - c90103 Item 9000-0103 - LED Luminaire 00 - c90104 Item 9000-0104 - LED Luminaire with Shield 00 - c90105 Item 9000-0105 - Wood Pole and Electric Connection 00 - c90106 Item 9000-0106 - 4-Foot Aluminum Bracket Arm 00 - c90107 Item 9000-0107 - Wood Pole Connection to Existing power 00 - c90200 Item 9000-0200 - Install Sign Provided by Others I68C - c95101 ITEM 9000-5101 ELECTRONIC TICKETING (E-TICKETING) FOR CONSTRUCTION

AGGREGATE

I70C - c95103 ITEM 9000-5103 ELECTRONIC TICKETING (E-TICKETING) FOR CONSTRUCTION

CONCRETE

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BID PACKAGE SUMMARY

Project: 119486 Bid Package: 1

Project Type: Municipal Posted:

Federal Project Status: PENNDOT Oversight Non-NHS State Type of Work: MISCELLANEOUS

Prequalification Required: Yes Pre-Bid Meeting: None

408 Version: 2026-1

Scheduled Let: 10/22/2026 11:00:00 AM Project Cost Range: $5,000,000.00 - $7,499,999.99 Anticipated NTP: 02/08/2027 Structure Work: 38.00%

Required Completion: 05/03/2028 DBE: 0% Wage Rates: Yes

Description:

The description and location of the project is as follows: This is a Partial Design Build project. Design activities are limited to: concrete curb ramps.For the replacement and repair of five sets of public steps, drainage, guide rail, lighting, signs, pavement markings, all within a length of 2,743 linear feet (0.520 miles), as indicated on the approved drawings for CITY STEPS: POTOMAC AVENUE, CLAIRHAVEN STREET, 56TH STREET, DICKSON STREET, AND OTTAWA STREET, in ALLEGHENY COUNTY, CITY OF PITTSBURGH, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.This project being situated as follows:Multiple locations from approximately the intersection of California Avenue and Dickson Street at Station 10+40 to approximately the intersection of Strachan Street and Potomac Avenue at Station 16+50 to approximately the intersection of 56th Street and Carnegie Street at Station 10+20.

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

0201-0002 A Lump Sum 1.0000 N

0201-0003 A Lump Sum 1.0000 N

0201-0004 A Lump Sum 1.0000 N

0201-0005 A Lump Sum 1.0000 N

0203-0001 C Cubic Yard 118.0000 N

CLASS 1 EXCAVATION

0204-0100 C1, S1, T1 Cubic Yard 1,588.0000 N

CLASS 3 EXCAVATION

0205-0292 C1, S4 Cubic Yard 193.0000 N

STRUCTURE BACKFILL

0313-0320 E Square Yard 444.0000 N SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN, BASE COURSE, PG 64S-22, < 0.3 MILLION ESALs, 25.0 MM MIX, 3" DEPTH

0350-0110 C, E Square Yard 448.0000 N

SUBBASE 10" DEPTH (NO. 2A)

0413-0193 F Square Yard 132.0000 N

SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN, WEARING COURSE, PG 64S-22, < 0.3 MILLION ESALS, 9.5 MM MIX, 1 1/2"

DEPTH, SRL-G

0413-0195 F Square Yard 509.0000 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 444.0000 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 1,073.0000 N

ASPHALT TACK COAT

0491-0012 F3 Square Yard 197.0000 N MILLING OF ASPHALT PAVEMENT SURFACE, 1 1/2" DEPTH, MILLED MATERIAL RETAINED BY CONTRACTOR

0516-9002 G1 Square Foot 7.0000 N

FULL DEPTH CORNER REPAIR

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0601-5901 H1 Linear Foot 600.0000 N

CLEANING EXISTING PIPE CULVERTS, DIAMETERS UP TO AND INCLUDING 36"

0605-1300 C1, H1 Each 4.0000 N

CLEANING DRAINAGE STRUCTURES

0605-2771 K Set 2.0000 N

TYPE C FRAME AND BICYCLE SAFE GRATE

0605-2850 K Each 1.0000 N

STANDARD INLET BOX, HEIGHT < /= 10'

0606-0160 C1, K Set 6.0000 N

GRADE ADJUSTMENT OF EXISTING WATER VALVES

0608-0001 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N

MOBILIZATION

0609-0004 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N

INSPECTOR'S FIELD OFFICE AND INSPECTION FACILITIES, TYPE C

0609-0009 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Std

EQUIPMENT PACKAGE

0610-0002 H2 Linear Foot 1,084.0000 N

6" PIPE UNDERDRAIN TYPE I BACKFILL

0615-0022 H2 Linear Foot 92.0000 N

6" SUBSURFACE DRAIN OUTLETS

0620-0400 J Each 1.0000 N

TERMINAL SECTION, SINGLE

0620-0503 C1, J Linear Foot 52.0000 N

REMOVE EXISTING GUIDE RAIL (CONTRACTOR'S PROPERTY)

0620-1600 J Linear Foot 50.0000 N

TYPE 31-S GUIDE RAIL

0620-1602 J Linear Foot 50.0000 N

TYPE 31-S GUIDE RAIL WITH 8' EXTRA LENGTH POSTS

0620-1660 J Each 1.0000 N

TYPE 31-STRONG POST ANCHOR TERMINAL

0620-1670 J Each 1.0000 N

TYPE 31-STRONG POST IN-LINE ANCHOR

0627-3020 J1 Linear Foot 300.0000 N

TEMPORARY BARRIER, TEST LEVEL 3, BARRIER DEFLECTION DISTANCE < /=2'

4676-0002 K Square Yard 239.0000 N Proj

CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK , 6", MODIFIED

0686-0010 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING, TYPE A

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0686-0011 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N

0686-0012 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N

0686-0013 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N

0686-0014 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N

0688-0002 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N

MICROCOMPUTER WITH BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM, TYPE A

0689-0005 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N

CPM SCHEDULE, WITH UPDATES

0690-0001 X Dollar 1.0000 $1.00 Y

INTERNAL FACILITATION

4695-0004 K Square Foot 112.0000 N Proj

DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE, POLYMER COMPOSITE , MODIFIED

0703-0020 C1, H Cubic Yard 538.0000 N

NO. 1 COARSE AGGREGATE

0703-0024 C1, H Cubic Yard 235.0000 N

NO. 2A COARSE AGGREGATE

0703-0025 C1, H Cubic Yard 101.0000 N

NO. 57 COARSE AGGREGATE

0802-0001 C1, M Cubic Yard 375.0000 N

TOPSOIL FURNISHED AND PLACED

0804-0032 M3 Pound 55.0000 N

SEEDING - FORMULA T TEMPORARY GRASS MIX, INCLUDING MULCH

0804-0038 M3 Pound 230.0000 N

SEEDING AND SOIL SUPPLEMENTS - FORMULA L CLEAR ZONE MIX

0805-0019 M3 Square Yard 188.0000 N

MULCHING - WOOD CHIPS, 3" DEPTH

0805-0030 M3 Square Yard 3,533.0000 N

MULCHING - BONDED FIBER MATRIX

0806-0113 M2 Square Yard 4,487.0000 N

TEMPORARY SHORT-TERM, ROLLED EROSION CONTROL PRODUCT, TYPE 2D

4808-0100 M Each 6.0000 N Proj

TREE WITH TREE PROTECTION

0808-0120 M Each 73.0000 N

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SHRUB

0808-0130 M Each 263.0000 N

PLANTINGS

0808-6000 M 1000 Gallons 8.0000 N

WATERING

0845-0001 M2 Dollar 10,000.0000 $1.00 Y

UNFORESEEN WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

0849-0010 C1 Each 5.0000 N

ROCK CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE

0860-0000 M2 Each 1.0000 N

INLET FILTER BAG FOR TYPE M INLET

0860-0002 M2 Each 1.0000 N

INLET FILTER BAG FOR TYPE C INLET

0867-0012 M2 Linear Foot 1,061.0000 N

COMPOST FILTER SOCK, 12" DIAMETER

0901-0001 Q Lump Sum 1.0000 N

MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC DURING CONSTRUCTION

0901-0231 Q Day 450.0000 N

ADDITIONAL WARNING LIGHTS, TYPE B

0901-0240 Q, R Square Foot 500.0000 N

ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS

0910-4066 P8 Linear Foot 4,300.0000 N

AWG 8 ABOVE GROUND CABLE, COPPER, 1 CONDUCTOR

0910-4067 P8 Linear Foot 2,205.0000 N

AWG 10 ABOVE GROUND CABLE, COPPER, 1 CONDUCTOR

0910-5050 C1, P8 Linear Foot 110.0000 N

3/4" DIRECT BURIAL CONDUIT

0910-5055 C1, P8 Linear Foot 1,075.0000 N

2" DIRECT BURIAL CONDUIT

0910-6000 C1, P8 Linear Foot 1,185.0000 N

TRENCH

0910-7020 P8 Each 4.0000 N

COMPLETE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

0910-7210 P8 Lump Sum 1.0000 N

TESTING OF ENTIRE LIGHTING SYSTEM

0910-7211 P8 Lump Sum 1.0000 N

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0910-7212 P8 Lump Sum 1.0000 N

0910-7213 P8 Lump Sum 1.0000 N

0931-0003 R Square Foot 115.0000 N

POST MOUNTED SIGNS, TYPE B, STEEL SQUARE POST

0935-0001 R Square Foot 22.0000 N

POST MOUNTED SIGNS, TYPE F

0941-0001 R Each 2.0000 N

RESET POST MOUNTED SIGNS, TYPE B

0945-0001 R Each 1.0000 N

RESET POST MOUNTED SIGNS, TYPE F

4954-0302 P8 Each 30.0000 N Proj

JUNCTION BOX, JB-27 PRECAST POLYMER

0958-0301 P, Q Each 1.0000 N

TEMPORARY MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING PERMANENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL (1 APPROACH)

0963-0001 O2, O3 Square Foot 463.0000 N

PAVEMENT MARKING REMOVAL

0964-0002 O Linear Foot 980.0000 N

4" YELLOW EPOXY PAVEMENT MARKINGS

0964-0021 O Linear Foot 220.0000 N

24" WHITE EPOXY PAVEMENT MARKINGS

5001-1060 S9 Cubic Yard 769.0000 N Proj

CLASS AAA CEMENT CONCRETE MODIFIED

1001-1140 K Cubic Yard 4.0000 N

CLASS C CEMENT CONCRETE

8911-0001 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Std

UTILITY RELOCATION INFORMATION FOR DESIGN/BUILD PROJECTS

9000-0001 C1 Cubic Yard 542.0000 N Proj

OVEREXCAVATION AND BACKFILL

9000-0003 N1 Lump Sum 1.0000 N Proj

EXISTING STAIR DEMOLITION - 56TH ST

9000-0004 N1 Lump Sum 1.0000 N Proj

EXISTING STAIR DEMOLITION - CLAIRHAVEN ST

9000-0005 N1 Lump Sum 1.0000 N Proj

EXISTING STAIR DEMOLITION - DICKSON ST

9000-0006 N1 Lump Sum 1.0000 N Proj

EXISTING STAIR DEMOLITION - OTTAWA ST

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9000-0007 N1 Lump Sum 1.0000 N Proj

EXISTING STAIR DEMOLITION - POTOMAC AVE

9000-0008 J2 Linear Foot 3,674.0000 N Proj

STEEL PIPE WELDED RAILING TYPE 3

9000-0009 J2 Linear Foot 34.0000 N Proj

STEEL RAILING TYPE 4

9000-0010 K Linear Foot 1,237.0000 N Proj

BIKE RUNNEL

9000-0011 K Linear Foot 446.0000 N Proj

CONCRETE DEEP CURB

9000-0012 K Linear Foot 169.0000 N Proj

PLAIN CEMENT CONCRETE CURB GUTTER

9000-0013 S7 Each 416.0000 N Proj

NO. 5 DOWELS - 6 INCH LENGTH

9000-0014 X Each 12.0000 N Std

DESIGN OF CEMENT CONCRETE CURB RAMPS

9000-0015 K Set 1.0000 N Proj

CLAIRHAVEN DRAINAGE ADJUSTMENT

9000-0017 M2 Each 3.0000 N Proj

INLET FILTER BAG FOR PWSA TYPE 9 OR 10 CATCH BASIN

9000-0018 M2 Each 7.0000 N Proj

INLET FILTER BAG FOR PWSA TYPE 13 CATCH BASIN

9000-0019 M2 Each 1.0000 N Proj

INLET FILTER BAG FOR PWSA TYPE 13 CATCH BASIN, MODIFIED

9000-0020 M2 Each 1.0000 N Proj

INLET FILTER BAG FOR PWSA CONCAVE CATCH BASIN

9000-0021 M2 Each 4.0000 N Proj

INLET FILTER BAG FOR PWSA CATCH BASIN WITH CURB SLOT

9000-0022 M2 Each 1.0000 N Proj

INLET FILTER BAG FOR DODDS AVENUE DRAIN WITH BICYCLE SAFE CAST IRON GRATES

9000-0101 P8 Each 25.0000 N Proj

REMOTE LIGHTING CONTROL NODE

9000-0103 P8 Each 20.0000 N Proj

LED LUMINAIRE

9000-0104 P8 Each 6.0000 N Proj

LED LUMINAIRE WITH SHEILD

9000-0105 P8 Each 25.0000 N Proj

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WOOD POLE AND ELECTRIC CONNECTION

9000-0106 P8 Each 26.0000 N Proj

4-FOOT ALUMINUM BRACKET ARM

9000-0107 P8 Each 1.0000 N Proj

WOOD POLE CONNECTION TO EXISTING POWER

9000-0200 R Each 18.0000 N Proj

INSTALL SIGN PROVIDED BY OTHERS

9000-5101 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Std

ELECTRONIC TICKETING (E-TICKETING) FOR CONSTRUCTION AGGREGRATE

9000-5103 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Std

ELECTRONIC TICKETING (E-TICKETING) FOR CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Special Provision: G50B - a00050 APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS (FEDERAL) Addendum:

Action:

Item(s) Associated:

Header:

APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS (FEDERAL)

Provision Body:

APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS. The following Designated Special Provisions are found in Appendix C and apply to this bid proposal.

DSP7. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Requirements for Federally-funded Construction Projects.

DSP8. F.A.R. - Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction Contracts FHWA-1273 (Revised October 23, 2023). Also attached to the Proposal/Contract.

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

DSP12. Executive Order 11246, with Appendix A and B.

DSP13. Buy America.

DSP15. Commonwealth Standard Terms and Conditions.

DSP16. Lobbying Certification Form. (Form is located in ECMS File Cabinet and must be completed and uploaded to the Contractor Checklist in ECMS).

DSP17. Federal Audit Clause.

DSP19. The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Standard Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances.

DSP20. FAR 52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act- Covered Foreign Entities.

Project Specific Details:

Special Provision: G113B - a00113 CONTRACT PROVISIONS - RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW Addendum:

CONTRACT PROVISIONS - RIGHT TO KNOW LAW

Provision Body:

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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: C164B - a00164 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTION 106

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Header:

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, plastic and polymer-based products including polyvinylchloride, composite building materials, and polymers used in fiber optic cables, glass including optic glass, lumber, or drywall

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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: C171A - a00171 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTIONS 313, 314, 360, 410, 412, and 413

Addendum:

CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTIONS 313, 314, 360, 410, 412, and 413

Provision Body:

SECTION 313—SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN, STANDARD CONSTRUCTION, BASE COURSE

Section 313.3(m) Tests for Depth. Revise to read as follows:

(m) Tests for Depth.

(m) Tests for Depth. Replace with the following:

Control the loose depth of each layer to construct the base course to the compacted depth indicated and within the specified tolerance. On the top lift and in the presence of the Inspector, drill full-depth cores at one random location selected by the Inspector according to PTM No. 1 in each 3,000 square yards of completed base course and at other locations the Inspector suspects are deficient. After the Inspector completes depth measurements, backfill, compact, and seal core holes with the mixture used to construct the course.

The Inspector will measure the full-depth cores according to PTM No. 737. Pavement deficient in depth by 1/2 inch or more and that cannot be satisfactorily corrected is defective. Immediately delineate the limits of pavement deficient in depth from the core location by proceeding longitudinally, forward and backward, obtaining additional pavement cores every 50 feet until the depth is less than 1/2 inch deficient of the design depth. The defective course will be the full width of the affected lane.

SECTION 314—SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN, STANDARD CONSTRUCTION, ASPHALT RICH BASE COURSE

Section 314.3(m) Tests for Depth. Revise to read as follows:

(m) Tests for Depth.

(m) Tests for Depth. Replace with the following:

Control the loose depth of each layer to construct the ARBC to the compacted depth indicated and within the specified tolerance. In the presence of the Inspector, drill full-depth cores at one random location selected by the Inspector according to PTM No. 1 in each 3,000 square yards of completed ARBC and at other locations the Inspector suspects are deficient. After the Inspector completes depth measurements, backfill, compact, and seal core holes with ARBC.

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The Inspector will measure the full-depth cores according to PTM No. 737. Pavement deficient in depth by 1/2 inch or more and that cannot be satisfactorily corrected is defective. Immediately delineate the limits of pavement deficient in depth from the core location by proceeding longitudinally, forward and backward, obtaining additional pavement cores every 50 feet until the depth is less than 1/2 inch deficient of the design depth. The defective course will be the full width of the affected lane.

SECTION 360—ASPHALT TREATED PERMEABLE BASE COURSE

Section 360.2(e)3. Production. Revise to read as follows:

3. Production. During the first day of production, take at least three asphalt content and gradation tests to verify the mixture conforms to the JMF. After the first day, perform tests for asphalt content and aggregate gradation according to the QC Plan and PTM No. 1. Produce ATPBC conforming to the gradation requirements in Table A and with an asphalt content within 0.8% of the JMF (n=1). Ensure the aggregate is uniformly coated with asphalt and no runoff of excess asphalt is observed.

Section 360.3(m). Tests for Depth. Revise to read as follows:

(m) Tests for Depth: Binder and Wearing Courses. Replace with the following:

Carefully dig or drill one random 6-inch diameter test hole selected by the Representative according to PTM No. 1 to the full depth of the ATPBC for each 3,000 square yards, or less, of completed base course. The Representative may require additional test holes in areas the Representative suspects are deficient in depth. The Representative will measure the depth of the base course. Using material acceptable to the Representative, backfill the test holes and compact the material to fill the test hole flush with the completed base course.

ATPBC deficient in depth by 1/2 inch or more is defective. Immediately delineate the limits of ATPBC deficient in depth from the location by proceeding longitudinally, forward and backward, obtaining additional test holes every 50 feet until the depth is less than 1/2 inch deficient of the indicated depth. The defective course will be the full width of the affected lane.

SECTION 410—SUPERPAVE MIXTURE DESIGN, STANDARD AND RPS CONSTRUCTION OF PLANT-MIXED ASPHALT FINE-

GRADED COURSES

Section 410.3. CONSTRUCTION. Revise to read as follows:

410.3 CONSTRUCTION—Section 413.3 using the test procedures, limits, and tolerances for a 9.5 mm nominal maximum aggregate size mixture except where procedures, limits and tolerances are specifically indicated for a 9.5 mm fine-graded nominal maximum aggregate size mixture and as modified as follows:

Revise Table G to include 9.5 mm Fine Grade Wearing Course as follows:

TABLE G

Mixture Minimum Indicated Compacted Depths

Mixture Minimum Depth

9.5 mm Fine Grade Wearing Course 1 inch SECTION 412—SUPERPAVE MIXTURE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION OF PLANT-MIXED 6.3 MM ASPHALT OVERLAY COURSES

Section 412.3(a)2. Preplacement Meeting. Revise to read as follows:

2. Preplacement Meeting. At least 2 weeks before placing asphalt paving mixtures, schedule an asphalt preplacement meeting with the Representative to review at a minimum the specification, paving operation QC Plan, sequence of paving operations, asphalt mixture temperature checks, mixture acceptance, density acceptance and the care and custody of asphalt acceptance samples.

Section 412.3(h)1.a. Placing. Revise to read as follows:

1.a Placing. Unless otherwise allowed, deliver, place, and compact 6.3 mm paving mixtures during daylight hours. Ensure the mixture does not contain lumps of cold material. Deliver and place 6.3 mm paving mixtures at the laying temperatures specified in Table B.

Material placed outside the temperature limits as specified in Table B is defective.

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Utilize a Material Transfer Vehicle (MTV) as specified in Section 108.05(c)5 for 6.3 mm paving mixtures unless otherwise approved by the Representative.

Section 412.4(a)4.b. Dispute Resolution. Revise TABLE H to read as follows:

TABLE H

Dispute Resolution Retest Cost Table

Test Method

Mixture Acceptance Retest Cost if Retest Results Indicate

100% Pay Factor(s) for Full Lots (n > 3)* or Single Sample (n=1) Requirements in Table B were met for Partial Lots (n < 3)**

Mixture Acceptance Retest Cost if Retest Results Indicate

< 100% Pay Factor(s) for Full Lots (n > 3)* or Single Sample (n=1) Requirements in Table B were not met for Partial Lots (n < 3)**

PTM No.

702/739 $900 $3,500

PTM No. 757 $500 $2,000

* For full lots (n ≥ 3) where the original test results indicated a defective lot, only the pay factor(s) where original test results indicated a defective lot for asphalt content or percent passing the 75 μm (No. 200) sieve will be utilized to determine the retest cost.

** For partial lots (n < 3) where the original test results indicated a pay parameter (asphalt content, percent passing the 75 µm (No. 200) sieve, or both) did not meet the Single Sample (n = 1) requirements in Table B, only the pay parameter(s) that did not meet the Single Sample (n =1) requirements will be utilized to determine the retest cost.

SECTION 413—SUPERPAVE MIXTURE DESIGN, STANDARD AND RPS CONSTRUCTION OF PLANT-MIXED ASPHALT

COURSES WITH PERCENT WITHIN LIMITS AND LTS TESTING (PWS-LTS)

Section 413.2(e)1. Recycled Asphalt Material. Revise to read as follows:

1. Virgin Material Mixtures. Size, uniformly grade, and combine aggregate fractions, asphalt binder, and either WMA Technology additive(s) or modifier(s) in proportions to produce a JMF that conforms to the material, gradation, and volumetric Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design requirements according to Bulletin 27, Chapter 2A. Produce an asphalt mixture for the specified nominal maximum aggregate size and design ESALs except as procedurally modified by the WMA Technology Manufacturer Technical Representative (Technical Representative) to address laboratory procedures when preparing, compacting and testing asphalt mixtures to achieve a uniform blend. Special additive(s) or modifier(s) need not be used if mixture temperature, workability, and compaction can be achieved solely through plant mechanical modification to produce foamed asphalt. Do not incorporate the WMA Technology additive, modifier or process during the volumetric asphalt mixture design process, so that the JMF volumetrics and material percentages are based on a mixture with no WMA Technology. Only use the WMA Technology additive, modifier or process to evaluate results from moisture susceptibility testing during the mix design process. Develop an asphalt mixture JMF, then incorporate the WMA Technology additive, modifier, or process into that JMF during production. Create an asphalt JMF cover sheet (Form TR-448A) for approval containing the WMA Technology used, additive dosage rate or percent water added for foaming, material code, and the TSR data from the moisture susceptibility testing.

Submit a copy of each completed JMF, signed by a certified Asphalt Level 2 plant technician, to the DME/DMM at least 3 weeks before the planned start of mixture production. Include a list of all material sources and the asphalt mixture producer in the JMF.

Provide the calibration factors (Cf and 200 Cf) according to PTM No. 757 with the JMF. Do not start mixture production until after the DME/DMM reviews the JMF.

Submit a new JMF with a change in material sources or if a new JMF is necessary to produce a mixture conforming to this specification.

No additional revisions were made to Section 413.2(e)1.

Section 413.2(e)1.d.5. Volumetric Analysis of Compacted Specimens. Revise TABLE A as follows:

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TABLE A

Job-Mix Formula Composition Tolerance Requirements of the Completed Mix

Single Sample (n=1) Multiple

Samples (n > 3)

Gradation Passing 12.5 mm (1/2 inch) and Larger Sieves +8% +6% Passing 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) to 150 µm (No. 100) Sieves (Inclusive) +6% +4%

Passing 75 µm (No. 200) Sieve +3.0% +2.0% Asphalt Content

19.0 mm Asphalt mixtures and smaller +0.7% +0.4%

25.0 mm Asphalt mixtures and larger +0.8% +0.5%

Temperature of Mixture (F)

Class of Material Type of Material

Chemical, Organic, Foaming Additives

Minimum*

Mechanical Foaming Equipment/Process

Minimum* Maximum*

PG 58S-28 Asphalt Binder 215 230 310 PG 64S-22 Asphalt Binder 220 240 320 PG 64E-22 Asphalt Binder 240 260 330

All other Binders Asphalt Binder

The higher of 215 or the minimum temp.

specified in Bulletin 25 minus 45F

The higher of 230 or the minimum temp.

specified in Bulletin 25 minus 30F

As specified in Bulletin

* Outline in the Producer QC Plan and follow more restrictive temperature requirements provided by the WMA technology manufacturer or Technical Representative(s) for production and placement of the mixture. Determine the SGC compaction temperature for the production QC which yields the same target air voids as the designed JMF. Include the SGC compaction temperature in the Producer QC Plan. Compact the completed mixture in the SGC for QC volumetric analysis at the SGC compaction temperature according to the guidelines provided by the Technical Representative.

Section 413.2(i)2. Certification Acceptance. Revise to read as follows:

2. Certification Acceptance. Acceptance by certification is appropriate for the following mixtures, conditions, or applications:

Scratch courses, leveling courses less than 2-inch depth and driveway adjustments.

Mixtures used by Department maintenance forces.

Mixtures purchased by local or municipal governments.

Mixtures placed in quantities not exceeding 500 tons in a continuous placement operation unless otherwise directed by the Representative.

Mixtures used for parking lots.

All 4.75 mm NMAS asphalt mixtures.

Other mixtures, conditions, or applications as approved by the Representative.

2.a General. Obtain certification from the mixture Producer. Use all QC tests during mixture production as acceptance tests. Certify mixtures using Form CS-4171B. Include, or attach, the QC test results on the form. Provide the form to the Inspector-in-Charge within 1 working day after completing the QC tests. Certify mixtures as specified in Section 106.03(b)3 and the requirements below.

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2.b Certification of Mixture. Certify each mixture daily if QC test results conform to the single sample and multiple sample JMF production tolerances of Table A. The acceptance values will be:

Asphalt Content.

Percent Passing the 2.36 mm (No. 8) sieve (not applicable for 4.75 mm NMAS asphalt mixtures).

Percent Passing the 75 µm (No. 200) sieve.

If using printed ticket results in place of laboratory test results for asphalt content, certify that at least 90% of each day’s printed ticket results for asphalt content are within 0.2 percentage points of the JMF.

If the mixture does not conform to the above requirements, do not certify the mixture. Instead, provide all QC test results to the Inspector-in-Charge. If using printed ticket results for asphalt content, provide the percentage of daily printed ticket results within 0.2 percentage points of the JMF to the Inspector-in-Charge. Payment will be determined according to Table H based on the QC test results.

If a day’s production is interrupted by corrective action, material produced after the corrective action may be certified if QC test results conform to production tolerances.

2.c Maintaining Approval to Certify Mixtures. The Department may suspend a plant’s approval to certify mixtures if QC is not performed according to the Producer QC Plan, mixtures are not produced according to Bulletin 27, a mixture cannot be certified on 2 consecutive production days, or as described below.

The Department may take IA samples of the completed mixture at the plant. In the presence of the Department, test the IA samples for asphalt content and gradation according to the test methods indicated in the Producer QC Plan. Take immediate corrective actions if the mixture does not conform to Table A.

The Department may take QA samples of the completed mixture at the plant or on the roadway directly from the uncompacted mixture placed by the paving equipment specified in Section 413.3(e). The Department will test QA samples according to PTM No. 757 or PTM No. 702, Modified Method D, if previously identified problematic aggregates are used in the mixture, for conformance to Table A. If the results of the QA samples do not comply with Table A, review the Producer QC Plan and the QC test results that followed the QA samples for conformance to Table A. If QC results do not conform to Table A, perform the corrective actions necessary to provide a mixture conforming to Table A.

After completing corrective actions or the sample review, the Department will perform an on-site evaluation of the Producer’s plant operation and QC and then take a sample of the completed mixture at the plant. In the presence of the Representative, test the sample.

If the sample does not comply with Table A, the Department will suspend certification. Immediately suspend shipping mixtures accepted by certification to the project.

After testing verifies that the produced mixture conforms to Tables A and B and with the Representative present, conduct JMF verification according to the Producer QC Plan. After successfully completing JMF verification, resume both certification and shipping mixtures accepted by certification to the project.

Section 413.3(a)2. Preplacement Meeting. Revise to read as follows:

2. Preplacement Meeting. At least 2 weeks before placing asphalt paving mixtures, schedule an asphalt preplacement meeting with the Representative to review at a minimum the specification, paving operation QC Plan, sequence of paving operations, asphalt mixture temperature checks, mixture acceptance, density acceptance and the care and custody of asphalt acceptance samples.

Section 413.3(d). Hauling Equipment. Revise to read as follows:

(d) Hauling Equipment. Haul the mixtures in tightly sealed vehicles that do not contain petroleum oils, solvents, or other materials that adversely affect asphalt mixture. Provide covers of sufficient size and quality to protect the entire load under all conditions.

Maintain the proper and uniform placement temperature as specified in Section 413.3(h)1. Provide insulation on all sides of the truck body, a double-walled truck body, or a heated truck body when the air temperature is below 50F from October 1 to April 30. Provide a 3/8-inch diameter hole near the center and approximately two-thirds the distance down from the top of the vehicular box, on both sides, to allow for asphalt mixture temperature checks. If trucks cannot be provided with these holes, provide the Representative with two infrared temperature devices along with documentation that the devices were verified annually through an independent verification service or with a blackbody calibration block before paving for asphalt mixture temperature checks.

Section 413.3(f). Rollers. Revise to read as follows:

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(f) Rollers. Use steel wheel, pneumatic tire, vibratory, or oscillating rollers as specified in Sections 108.05(c)3.a, 3.b, 3.c, 3.e, 3.f, 3.h, or (c)4. Operate rollers according to manufacturer's recommendations. Use vibratory and oscillating rollers with separate controls for frequency and amplitude.

Section 413.3(h)1.a. Placing. Revise to read as follows:

1.a Placing. Unless otherwise allowed or indicated, deliver, place, and compact asphalt paving mixtures during daylight hours.

Ensure the mixture does not contain lumps of cold material. Deliver and place mixtures at the laying temperatures specified in Table A for the type and class of material used. Do not incorporate any material delivered outside the temperature limits as specified in Table A. Material placed outside the temperature limits as specified in Table A is defective.

Utilize a Material Transfer Vehicle (MTV) as specified in Section 108.05(c)5 for RPS pavements unless otherwise approved by the Representative.

Section 413.3(h)1.e. Safety Edge. Revise to read as follows:

1.e. Safety Edge. Construct the Safety Edge as the standard edge treatment on the outside edge of asphalt pavements and shoulders. Use the Safety Edge for both wearing and binder courses with a depth of 1.5 inches or greater. Do not place the Safety Edge at total depths greater than 5 inches. The Safety Edge is not required where curb or sidewalk are encountered or where the face of guiderail is directly over the edge of pavements. Do not place the Safety Edge for base, leveling, or scratch courses.

Construct the Safety Edge with the same material used to construct the roadway course being placed or, if specified, the paved shoulders. Attach a device to the paver to confine material at the end gate and extrude the asphalt material in a wedge shape. Use an adjustable device that allows the operator to vary the slope extruded at the paver to account for the angle becoming steeper during compaction (roll up). Before construction, the Safety Edge device must be approved by the Representative(s).

Compact the roadway or paved shoulder as required by the specifications. Do not delay rolling of the mat adjacent to the Safety Edge. After compaction of the mat is complete, provide a Safety Edge meeting the final shape requirements as shown on the Standard Drawings. The completed angle of the Safety Edge must be 26 degrees to 40 degrees measured from the pavement cross slope extended. At the beginning of each day’s paving, measure the angle of the Safety Edge from the pavement cross slope extended. Perform measurements after final compaction is complete. If the angle of the Safety Edge does not meet the slope requirements, stop paving, and provide corrective action. Do not resume production paving until final shape requirements of Safety Edge are achieved.

Allow automatic transition to intersections, driveways, guiderail sections, and obstructions.

Use the device to constrain the asphalt head, reducing the area and increasing the density of the extruded profile. A single plate strike-off method is not allowed. Do not place the Safety Edge on organic material.

Section 413.3(h)2.a.1. Partially Completed Lots (n=2 or less). Revise to read as follows:

2.a.1 Partially Completed Lots (n=2 or less). When process conditions change to an extent that a partially completed lot cannot be combined with the most recently completed lot, samples will be independently evaluated on the partially completed lot. For asphalt content and percent passing the 75 μm (No. 200) sieve, mixture acceptance samples will be evaluated individually as specified in Section 413.2(e), Table A (n=1) criteria. For density, mat density acceptance samples will be evaluated individually using the criteria in Table E.

If samples tested for asphalt content and percent passing the 75 μm (No. 200) sieve meet the n=1 criteria of Table A, and samples tested for density meet the criteria in Table E, payment will be 100% of the contract unit price. If samples tested for asphalt content and percent passing the 75 μm (No. 200) sieve do not meet the n=1 criteria of Table A, the material will be considered defective. If samples tested for density are no more than 2.0% below the minimum or no more than 2.0% above the maximum limits of Table E, payment will be 90% of the contract unit price. If samples for density are more than 2.0% below the minimum or more than 2.0% above the maximum limits of Table E, the pavement will be considered defective.

Unless otherwise directed in writing by the District Executive, remove and replace defective work.

No additional revisions were made to Section 413.3(h)2.a.1.

Section 413.3(h)2.c.1. LTS Testing. Revise to read as follows:

2.c.1 LTS Testing. The LTS will test the mixture acceptance samples according to PTM No. 757 or PTM No. 702, Modified Method D and PTM No. 739, if previously identified problematic aggregates are used in the mixture, to determine asphalt content and the percent passing the 75 μm (No. 200) sieve. The LTS will use the calibration factors (Cf and 200 Cf) provided with the JMF for PTM

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No. 757. For individual increment test results outside of the single sample (n=1) tolerances in Table A, the LTS will analyze the test results for extreme values according to PTM No. 4 at the 5% significance level. If discarding an extreme value reduces a lot to less than three remaining test results, the Department will accept the lot as specified in Section 413.3(h)2.a.1. The Department will accept lots with three or more test results as specified in Section 413.4(a)4 or Section 413.4(b).

If the asphalt content or the percent passing the 75 μm (No. 200) sieve is not within the single sample (n=1) or multiple sample (n≥3) tolerances in Table A for two consecutive lots or a total of three lots, stop all production of the JMF. Determine the cause of the problem and provide a proposed solution to the Department.

Do not resume production of the JMF until the Representative reviews the proposed solution and authorizes production to continue.

The LTS will test Gmm verification samples as specified in Section 413.3(j)4.d.

Section 413.3(j)4.a. General. Revise to read as follows:

4.a General. Pavement cores are required for accepting the density of RPS construction. Pavement cores are required for standard construction of extended-season paving, unless waived by the Representative as specified in Section 413.3(b)1. Pavement cores are appropriate for accepting the density of standard construction if all the following materials, conditions, or applications exist:

Materials placed at indicated compacted depths greater than or equal to the minimum depths specified in Table G.

Materials placed on stable and uniform bases.

TABLE G

Mixture Minimum Indicated Compacted Depths

Mixture Minimum Depth

9.5 mm Wearing Course 1 1/2 in.

12.5 mm Wearing Course 2 in.

19 mm Binder Course 2 1/2 in.

25 mm Binder Course 3 in.

Section 413.3(m). Tests for Depth: Binder and Wearing Courses. Revise to read as follows:

(m) Tests for Depth: Binder and Wearing Courses. Construct the pavement to the depth indicated and within the specified tolerances.

For courses with a designed course depth and density acceptance by non-movement or optimum rolling pattern, the Inspector will calculate the weight per square yard for verification of yield. If yield results indicate insufficient course depth, drill one 6-inch diameter core for each 500 tons of material placed to determine the extent of the deficient depth as defined below. Core locations will be determined according to PTM No. 1.

For courses with density acceptance by lots, the inspector will measure the depth of each sublot according to PTM No. 737 using the density acceptance samples. After the Inspector completes depth measurements, backfill, compact, and seal core holes with the mixture used to construct the course. Deficient depth core(s) resulting in defective work should not be submitted for density acceptance testing. Once the defective work has been removed and replaced, obtain a new density acceptance sample for the sublot(s) as specified in Section 413.3(j)4.c.

Pavement deficient in depth by more than 1/8 inch in three or more adjacent acceptance core locations is defective. The extent of the defective work is the entirety of all sublots represented by the adjacent deficient acceptance core samples. The defective course will be the full width of the affected lane.

Pavement deficient in depth by more than 1/4 inch at a single acceptance core location is defective. Immediately delineate the limits of pavement deficient in depth from the acceptance core location by proceeding longitudinally, forward and backward, obtaining additional pavement cores every 50 feet until the depth is within 1/4 inch of the design depth. The defective course will be the full width of the affected lane.

Section 413.3(o). Defective Work. Revise to read as follows:

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(o) Defective Work. As specified in Section 105.12 and as follows:

Department acceptance and QA testing will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for material or work that the Representative determines is defective before the Department issues the acceptance certificate. Remove and replace or repair defective work as directed.

The BOCM, CQAD will review Representative determinations of defective material or work.

Remove and replace pavement defective for temperature as specified in Section 413.3(h)1.a. for pattern segregation as specified in Section 413.3(h)3, for flushing as specified in Section…