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- 111405
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- Tioga County, Pennsylvania
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This is a Proposal Report for a state and local construction contract managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Forest City Borough in Susquehanna County. The Forest City Borough Streetscape Project (Project 111405, Bid Package 1) involves replacement of curb, sidewalk, and installation of driveway aprons with associated construction activities along Main Street from the intersection of SR 171 and South Street to the intersection of SR 171 and Center Street, spanning 0.167 miles. The project scope includes 95 cubic yards of Class 1 excavation, 294 linear feet of saw cutting, 124 square yards of subbase, 182 linear feet of plain cement concrete curb, 711 square yards of cement concrete sidewalk, 44 square yards of driveway aprons, 199 square yards of brick pavers, 62 linear feet of granite curb removal and reset, and additional items including traffic maintenance, utility work, and equipment packages. The bid opening is scheduled for November 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Commonwealth Keystone Building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The anticipated Notice to Proceed is February 1, 2027, with required completion by November 18, 2027.
The project is classified as a non-federal, state-funded Municipal project in the cost range of $200,000 to $499,999. Prequalification is required for bidding. The contract includes prevailing wage requirements under the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act and compliance with multiple special provisions including erosion and sediment pollution control, equal employment opportunity, worker protection and investment certification, construction restrictions, traffic maintenance, and Buy America provisions. Contractors must submit the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) within seven calendar days after bid opening. The local project sponsor (Forest City Borough) will pay the contractor directly for work performed and submit periodic reimbursement requests to PennDOT. For this non-federal-aid project, PennDOT will reimburse the local sponsor for the state share of approved charges. All materials must comply with Bulletin specifications, and contractors must maintain compliance with Pennsylvania labor laws, environmental regulations, and safety requirements throughout the project duration.
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PROPOSAL REPORT
Project: 111405 Bid Package: 1
Current Let: 11/05/2026 11:00:00 AM Version: Current
Addendum Count: 0
District: 04 County: Susquehanna
SR/SEC/Group ID: 171/MTM/---
Description Forest City Borough Streetscape Project
PROPOSAL Report - Project 111405
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BID PACKAGE SUMMARY 3
PROJECT ITEMS AND QUANTITIES 4
SPECIAL PROVISIONS 6
00 - a00002 CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS 6 G4011B - a00004 CONSTRUCTION/HOLIDAY RESTRICTIONS 7 G90C - a00005 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION 8 G4010C - a00006 REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS 8 G51A - a00051 APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS (STATE) 9 G52A - a00052 APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS (STATE) - DSP 13. BUY
AMERICA 9
G113B - a00113 CONTRACT PROVISIONS - RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW 10 C171A - a00171 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTIONS 313, 314, 360, 410, 412, and 413 11 C172A - a00172 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTIONS 107, 871, 872, 875, and 876 18 C173A - a00173 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTION 106 23 G401A - a00401 ADVANCE NOTICE OF TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS 26 G501A - a00501 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL IN AIR BASINS 27 G901B - a00901 ALTERNATE EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL PLAN 27 G1101B - a01101 CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES - EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION
CONTROL 28
G1401A - a01401 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH PREQUALIFICATION 29 G2302A - a02302 Worker Protection and Investment 30 G2701B - a02701 LOCAL AUTHORITY CONTRACT--DEPARTMENT LET 31 G2903A - a02903 LOCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS 31 G3401A - a03401 PREVAILING WAGE ACT 32 G3501B - a03501 RECIPROCAL LIMITATIONS ACT REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION 32 S6012B - b06012 - SECTION 601.3(f) BACKFILLING TRENCH 33 I6091L - c06091 ITEM 0609-0009 EQUIPMENT PACKAGE 34 00 - c09011 ITEM 0901-0001 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC DURING
CONSTRUCTION 36
00 - c90001 ITEM 9000-0001 BRICK PAVERS 37 00 - c90002 ITEM 9000-0002 GRANITE CURB REMOVE AND RESET 38 00 - c90003 ITEM 9000-0003 PARKING METER REMOVAL 38 00 - c90004 ITEM 9000-0004 VAULT FILL IN 39 00 - c90005 ITEM 9000-0005 UTILITY SHUT OFFS 39 I68C - c905101 ITEM 9000-5101 ELECTRONIC TICKETING (E-TICKETING) FOR CONSTRUCTION
AGGREGATE 40
I70C - c905103 ITEM 9000-5103 ELECTRONIC TICKETING (E-TICKETING) FOR CONSTRUCTION
CONCRETE 41
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BID PACKAGE SUMMARY
Project: 111405 Bid Package: 1
Project Type: Municipal Posted:
Federal Project Status: Non - Federal (100% State) State Type of Work: MISCELLANEOUS
Prequalification Required: Yes Pre-Bid Meeting: None
408 Version: 2026-1
Scheduled Let: 11/05/2026 11:00:00 AM Project Cost Range: $200,000.00 - $499,999.99 Anticipated NTP: 02/01/2027 Structure Work: 0.00%
Required Completion: 11/18/2027 Wage Rates: Yes
Description:
This project is for the construction of the Forest City Borough Streetscape in the FOREST CITY BOROUGH, SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY in the COMMONWEALTH of PENNSYLVANIA.The project consists of replacement of curb, sidewalk, and installation of driveway apron and associated construction activities along Main Street from the intersection of SR 171 (Main Street) and South Street at Segment 0020 Offset 0643 and continues 0.167 miles to the intersection of SR 171 (Main Street) and Center Street at Segment 0020 Offset 1626 in Forest City Borough.
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 contact Contract Awards and be escorted to the 7th Floor Contract Awards Room. Contract Awards can be reached at 717-395-9754.
Due to recent changes in the Keystone Building, there is no longer a reception on the 5th Floor to greet and check-in visitors.
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PROJECT ITEMS AND QUANTITIES
Alt Item Work Class Code Unit Of
Measure Quantity Unit Price PDP Spec
Prov Add Action
0203-0001 C Cubic Yard 95.0000 N
CLASS 1 EXCAVATION
0203-0006 G4 Linear Foot 294.0000 N
SAW CUTTING
0313-0124 E Square Yard 58.0000 N SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN, BASE COURSE, PG 58S-28, 0.3 TO < 3 MILLION ESALs, 25.0 MM MIX, 5" DEPTH
0313-0134 E Square Yard 22.0000 N
SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN, BASE COURSE, PG 58S-28, 0.3 TO < 3 MILLION ESALs, 25.0 MM MIX, 10 "
DEPTH
0350-0106 C, E Square Yard 124.0000 N
SUBBASE 6" DEPTH (NO. 2A)
0410-0011 F Square Yard 80.0000 N
SUPERPAVE ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN, WEARING COURSE, PG 58S-28, < 0.3 MILLION ESALS, 9.5 MM FG MIX, 1 1/2"
DEPTH, SRL-E
0608-0001 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N
MOBILIZATION
0609-0003 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N
INSPECTOR'S FIELD OFFICE AND INSPECTION FACILITIES, TYPE B
0609-0009 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Std
EQUIPMENT PACKAGE
0630-0025 K Linear Foot 182.0000 N
PLAIN CEMENT CONCRETE CURB, 4" HEIGHT, INCLUDING REMOVAL OF EXISTING CURB
0676-0002 K Square Yard 711.0000 N
CEMENT CONCRETE SIDEWALK
0676-0004 K Square Yard 44.0000 N
DRIVEWAY APRONS AND SIDEWALKS THROUGH DRIVEWAYS
0686-0020 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N
CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING, TYPE B
0688-0020 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N
MICROCOMPUTER, TYPE C
0689-0005 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N
CPM SCHEDULE, WITH UPDATES
0695-0004 K Square Foot 20.0000 N
DETECTABLE WARNING SURFACE, POLYMER COMPOSITE
0810-0052 A, M1 Each 6.0000 N
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SELECTIVE TREE REMOVAL
0901-0001 Q Lump Sum 1.0000 N Proj
MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC DURING CONSTRUCTION
0941-0001 R Each 5.0000 N
RESET POST MOUNTED SIGNS, TYPE B
9000-0001 K1 Square Yard 199.0000 N Proj
BRICK PAVERS
9000-0002 K Linear Foot 62.0000 N Proj
GRANITE CURB REMOVE AND RESET
9000-0003 X Each 1.0000 N Proj
PARKING METER REMOVAL
9000-0004 K1 Cubic Yard 83.0000 N Proj
VAULT FILL IN
9000-0005 X Each 10.0000 N Proj
UTILITY SHUT OFFS
9000-5101 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Std
ELECTRONIC TICKETING (E-TICKETING) FOR CONSTRUCTION AGGREGATE
9000-5103 X Lump Sum 1.0000 N Std
ELECTRONIC TICKETING (E-TICKETING) FOR CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE
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SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Special Provision: 00 - a00002 CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS Addendum:
Action:
Item(s) Associated:
Header:
CONSTRUCTION RESTRICTIONS
Provision Body:
An initial PA One Call must be placed, and a Complex Ticket Meeting with all necessary parties scheduled within ten (10) days of when contract work is to begin.
Repair any damage to existing pavement areas adjacent to construction operations, as directed and at no additional cost to the Department.
Provide all property owners and/or residents affected by construction written notification of impending work.
Once the project is initiated, make every effort to perform continuous operations and minimize the length of the project. Continuous construction operations are defined as providing active construction staffing, equipment, and sufficient material each workday.
Comply with all local municipal zoning ordinances regarding construction related noise. The Contractor must adhere to local Noise Ordinances during construction.
Coordinate with any local events taking place during the duration of the project.
Contractor is responsible to obtain waste area(s).
Protect any material being hauled to or away from the construction site. Cover any loads which create dust or other undesirable conditions. Loads of waste material emitting any liquid drippings are not allowed on any public roadway. Clean or sweep debris left from construction activities on any public roadway with a street sweeper or broom to the satisfaction of the Representative at no additional cost to the Department.
The Department has not provided additional time in the contract for acquiring waste areas and/or permits for these waste areas, if required. The Contractor is fully responsible for complying with all non-Department permits, as well as the construction schedule, as required in this contract.
No blasting is allowed on this project.
Be responsible for any damages to existing utilities caused by contractor operations. Contact the applicable authority immediately in the event of any damage.
Do not block or park in driveways of business and residents with construction equipment or vehicles of any kind.
Do not operate off-road equipment on any State owned bridge or roadway.
The Contractor is fully responsible for complying with all non-Department permits, as well as the construction schedule, as required in this contract. Contractor shall adhere to milestones provided in the construction schedule.
Monitor traffic control devices, as specified in the Special Provisions “Item 0901-0001 – Maintenance and Protection of Traffic During Construction” and the Traffic Control Plan. Be prepared to correct any deficiencies immediately. Failure to correct deficiencies in a timely fashion may result in a project shutdown. No additional contract time will be allowed to compensate for time lost resulting from a failure to meet requirements of this provision.
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No work is to be performed within the project limits prior to April 1st of any calendar year, unless prior approval is granted by the District Executive.
Access to all adjacent private driveways must be maintained at all times during construction.
All aerial lines are to remain in place during construction of this project. All proposed construction activities must be performed in a manner that accommodates existing aerial lines. Low head equipment may be required for construction activities. The Contractor shall adhere to all OSHA requirements from all energized lines.
Notify all property owners and/or residents ten (10) days in advance of all driveway restrictions affecting their properties.
Only oscillating rollers should be used for paving where there are known underground utilities.
Contractor shall use ground penetrating radar or other approved methods to determine the presence of underground utility conflicts prior to excavation and if any conflicts are discovered the contractor shall coordinate with the responsible utility company for relocation. Any work associated with locating underground utilities is incidental to the project.
Project Specific Details:
Special Provision: G4011B - a00004 CONSTRUCTION/HOLIDAY RESTRICTIONS Addendum:
CONSTRUCTION/HOLIDAY RESTRICTIONS
Provision Body:
Implement the following holiday restriction for the time frames listed below. Do not perform any work, including permit work, which will affect traffic on any State Route unless approved by the Department. Such work and/or activities include, but are not limited to the following:
Slow Moving Construction vehicles entering or leaving the roadways, Crane swings over or near the highway, Any lane closures
Easter - Restriction starts from Friday, 12:01 A.M. preceding the holiday to Monday, 12:59 P.M. following the holiday.
Memorial Day and Labor Day - Restriction starts from Friday, 12:01 A.M. preceding the holiday to Tuesday, 12:59 P.M. following the holiday.
Thanksgiving - Restriction starts from Wednesday, 12:01 A.M. preceding the holiday to Sunday, 12:59 P.M. following the holiday.
Independence Day (July 4th), Christmas (December 25th) and New Year's (January 1st)
If the holiday is Monday, then the restriction starts from Friday, 12:01 A.M. preceding the holiday to Tuesday, 12:59 P.M. following the holiday.
If the holiday is Wednesday, then the restriction starts from Tuesday, 12:01 A.M. preceding the holiday to Thursday, 12:59 P.M.
following the holiday.
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If the holiday is Thursday, then the restriction starts from Wednesday, 12:01 A.M. preceding the holiday to Sunday, 12:59 P.M.
following the holiday.
If the holiday is Friday, then the restriction starts from Thursday, 12:01 A.M. preceding the holiday to Monday, 12:59 P.M. following the holiday.
If the holiday is Saturday or Sunday, then the restriction starts from Friday, 12:01 A.M. preceding the holiday to Monday, 12:59 P.M.
following the holiday.
Independence Day (July 4th)
If the holiday is Tuesday, then the restriction starts from Monday, 12:01 A.M. preceding the holiday to Wednesday, 12:59 P.M.
following the holiday.
Christmas (December 25th) and New Year's (January 1st)
If the holiday is Tuesday, then the restriction starts from Friday, 12:01 A.M. preceding the holiday to Wednesday, 12:59 P.M. following the holiday.
Special Provision: G90C - a00005 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Provision Body:
Prepare and distribute, with the Engineer's approval, a letter to adjacent residents and businesses, describing the anticipated work sequence, traffic control, phase completions, and possible concerns, in nontechnical terms. Also include names and telephone numbers of the following field personnel: Contractor's superintendent, PENNDOT's Project Engineer, and Assistant Construction Engineer.
Special Provision: G4010C - a00006 REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS
REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS
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Provision Body:
Provide the following notification to the Inspector-in-Charge of the following:
Start of physical work – seven calendar days• Width, height, or weight restrictions to any roadway – ten working days (excluding State holidays). This information should be on the form M-937R.
Removal of width, height, or weight restrictions to any roadway – immediately upon removal. This information should be on the form M-937RO.
Start of any operation affecting traffic (lane closures, total closures, etc.) -- seven calendar days with a confirmation the morning of the operation.
You will not be permitted to close or restrict any roadway until ten working days (excluding State holidays) after such notification is received by the District Permits Unit.
No time extensions will be granted for failure to submit the required notices.
Also, directly notify local residents, school districts, local and county emergency management agencies (EMAs) of work that impacts those entities at the start of the project and again no less than four calendar days in advance of such work. Provide documentation of such notifications to the Inspector-in-Charge.
Regardless of these provisions, provide notification to any entities that are affected by your operations sufficiently ahead of the operations to allow those entities to adjust their operations accordingly.
Special Provision: G51A - a00051 APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS (STATE)
APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS (STATE)
Provision Body:
APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS. The following Designated Special Provisions are found in Appendix C and apply to this bid proposal.
DSP4. Diverse Business (DB) Requirements for Non-Federally Funded Construction Projects.
DSP9. Special Supplement - Anti-Pollution Measures - August 26, 1999.
DSP15. Commonwealth Standard Terms and Conditions.
Special Provision: G52A - a00052 APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS (STATE) - DSP
13. BUY AMERICA
Addendum:
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APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISIONS (STATE) - DSP13. BUY AMERICA
Provision Body:
APPLICABLE DESIGNATED SPECIAL PROVISION. The following Designated Special Provision is found in Appendix C and applies to this bid proposal.
DSP13. Buy America.
Special Provision: G113B - a00113 CONTRACT PROVISIONS - RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW
CONTRACT PROVISIONS - RIGHT TO KNOW LAW
Provision Body:
I. Contract Provisions – Right to Know Law 8-K-1532
a. The Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (RTKL), 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-3104, applies to this Contract.
b. If the Department needs assistance in any matter arising out of the RTKL related to this Contract, the Department will notify the Contractor using the legal contact information provided in this Contract. The Contractor, at any time, may designate a different contact for such purpose upon reasonable prior written notice to the Department.
c. Upon written notification from the Department that it requires assistance in responding to a request under the RTKL for information related to this Contract that may be in the Contractor’s possession, constituting, or alleged to constitute, a public record in accordance with the RTKL (“Requested Information”), the Contractor will:
1. Provide the Department, within 10 calendar days after receipt of written notification, access to, and copies of, any document or information in the Contractor’s possession arising out of this Contract that the Department reasonably believes is Requested Information and may be a public record under the RTKL; and
2. Provide such other assistance as the Department may reasonably request, in order to comply with the RTKL with respect to this Contract.
d. If the Contractor considers the Requested Information to include a request for a Trade Secret or Confidential Proprietary Information, as those terms are defined by the RTKL, or other information that the Contractor considers exempt from production under the RTKL, notify the Department and provide, within 7 calendar days of receiving the written notification, a written statement signed by a representative of the Contractor explaining why the requested material is exempt from public disclosure under the RTKL.
e. The Department will rely upon the written statement from the Contractor in denying a RTKL request for the Requested Information
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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: 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.
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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:•
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.•
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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.
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
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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:•
(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.
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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 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
Page 17 of 42October 1, 2026 12:23:37 PM 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:•
(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 413.3(h)4, surface tolerance as specified in Section 413.3(l) or Section 313.3(l) and depth as specified in Section 413.3(m), or Section 313.3(m). Remove and replace pavement defective for percent within limits or Payment Factor Percentages as specified in Tables H and I.
Special Provision: C172A - a00172 CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTIONS 107, 871, 872, 875, and 876
Addendum:
CHANGES TO SPECIFICATIONS: SECTIONS 107, 871, 872, 875, and 876
Provision Body:
SECTION 107—LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC
Section 107.28 EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL PLANS AND PERMITS. Revise to read as follows:•
107.28 EROSION AND SEDIMENT POLLUTION CONTROL PLANS AND PERMITS—Install and maintain erosion and sediment (E&S) pollution control devices as indicated or submit an alternate plan for accomplishing equal or better temporary and permanent erosion and water pollution control. If an alternate plan is submitted, do not start work until the plan is approved by the County Conservation District and the Department. If a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit is involved, do not start work until the plan is approved by the DEP or the authorized County Conservation District and the Department. Concrete clean out areas, either contractor designed or indicated within the contract documents, are incidental to the contract items.
When a general or individual NPDES Permit is involved:
At the preconstruction conference, submit a Preparedness, Prevention and Contingency (PPC) Plan and identify a licensed professional (Professional Engineer, Geologist, Land Surveyor or Landscape Architect) registered in the Commonwealth and if
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Do not start earth disturbance activities until an environmental preconstruction meeting is held with DEP or delegated CCD.•
Conduct confirmation testing for infiltration, if applicable, as specified in Section 876.•
Within 14 days of completing the construction of a post-construction stormwater management (PCSM) stormwater control measure (SCM) as determined by the licensed professional or designee, submit a completed Chapter 102 SCM Construction Certification Form for each PCSM SCM to the Representative through PPCC. Form CS-102 has information required to complete the Chapter 102 Form(s). Ensure the General Project and SCM Information, Construction Information, and Licensed Professional Certification sections are completed by the identified licensed professional responsible for overseeing the critical stages of the approved PCSM plan.
Prepare an as-built (record) PCSM Plan to be sealed and signed by the identified licensed professional registered in the Commonwealth. All construction survey, plan preparation, and engineering required for the as-built (record) PCSM Plan will be incidental to the contract items. The as-built (record) PCSM Plan must accurately reflect deviations from the approved PCSM Plan including, but not limited to, plan locations, dimensions, inverts/elevations, materials used and grading. Update the as-built (record) PCSM Plan as construction of the project’s PCSM features progresses. Have the identified licensed professional immediately notify the Representative of all deviations from the approved PCSM Plan. Deviations to the approved PCSM Plan must be submitted for approval. Assist with the determination and documentation if the as-built deviations require a permit amendment or if the PCSM features must be removed and replaced as indicated on the PCSM Plan.
Assist the Representative in performing visual site inspections weekly and after each precipitation event greater than 0.25 inches to ensure the project's E&S Best Management Practices (BMPs) are functioning properly. Immediately initiate corrective actions, at no additional cost to the Department, upon notification by the Representative of noncompliance with the provisions of this section that the Representative has determined requires immediate corrective action under Department policies. For all other notifications of noncompliance, initiate corrective actions within 24 hours.
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