A00801-616282.pdf

Massachusetts Department Of Transportation Highway Division Proposal No. 616282-135581

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DOCUMENT A00801

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

ASHFIELD-CHARLEMONT-CONWAY-HAWLEY

Maintenance and Preservation of Municipal Bridges at Multiple Locations (D1 Contract 1)

Labor participation goals for this Project shall be 15.3% for minorities and 6.9% for women for each job category. The goals are applicable to both Contractor’s and Subcontractor’s on-site construction workforce. Refer to Document 00820 for details.

SCOPE OF WORK

All work under this Contract shall be done in conformance with the 2026 Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges, the Supplemental Specifications contained in this book, the Construction Standard Details in effect as of May 2026, the 1990 Standard Drawings for Signs and Supports, the 2015 Overhead Signal Structure and Foundation Standard Drawings, the 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the January 2026 Massachusetts Amendments to the MUTCD, the 1968 Standard Drawings for Traffic Signals and Highway Lighting, the latest edition of The American Standard for Nursery Stock, the Plans and these Special Provisions.

The work to be done at six (6) bridges under this Contract consists of:

1) Bridge A-13-014 (0FN) Apple Valley Road over Upper Branch Clesson Brook:

The Apple Valley Road over Upper Branch Clesson Brook Bridge Preservation Project is located on a rural local road located approximately 350 feet west of the Smith Branch Road intersection in the Town of Ashfield. The bridge currently has a posted weight restriction of 15 tons for two axles, 17 tons for three axles, and 25 tons for five axles. The superstructure condition is poor and the substructure and bridge deck condition is generally satisfactory. The work includes the encasement of four deteriorated steel beam ends in a steel reinforced and concrete encased jacket.

The details that have been reviewed and approved by MassDOT and the traffic management plans required to perform the construction are included in the Drawings and Sketches (see Document A00803).

2) Bridge A-13-020 (0FM) Apple Valley Road over Upper Branch Clesson Brook:

The Apple Valley Road over Upper Branch Clesson Brook Bridge Preservation Project is located on a rural local road located approximately 350 feet west of the Smith Branch Road intersection in the Town of Ashfield. The bridge currently has a posted weight restriction of 19 tons for two axles, 22 tons for three axles, and 36 tons for five axles. The superstructure and substructure condition is poor and the bridge deck condition is generally good. The work includes the encasement of one deteriorated steel beam end in a steel reinforced and concrete encased jacket.

The details that have been reviewed and approved by MassDOT and the traffic management plans required to perform the construction are included in the Drawings and Sketches (see Document A00803).

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SCOPE OF WORK (Continued)

3) Bridge A-13-026 (5CT) Creamery Road over Creamery Brook:

The Creamery Road over Creamery Brook Bridge Preservation Project is located on a rural local road located approximately one quarter mile west of Brier Hill Road in the Town of Ashfield. The bridge currently has no posted weight limits. The superstructure condition is serious, the substructure condition is fair and the bridge deck condition is generally satisfactory. The work includes the encasement of one deteriorated steel beam end in a steel reinforced and concrete encased jacket. The details that have been reviewed and approved by MassDOT and the traffic management plans required to perform the construction are included in the Drawings and Sketches (see Document A00803).

4) Bridge C-05-035 (0G0) Burnt Hill Road over Wilder Brook:

The Burnt Hill Road over Wilder Brook Preservation Project is located on a local rural road located approximately 0.7 miles from ST 2 in the Town of Charlemont. The bridge currently has no posted weight limits. The superstructure and substructure conditions are poor, and the deck condition is fair. The work includes three beam end steel repairs, four bottom flange repairs, concrete repairs to areas of scaling and spalling along the copings, and undermining repairs at each abutment. The details that have been reviewed and approved by MassDOT and the traffic management plans required to perform the construction are included in the Drawings and Sketches (see Document A00803).

5) Bridge C-20-005 (0F2) Poland Road over South River:

The Poland Road over South River Bridge Preservation Project is located on a rural local road located approximately 150 feet west of the Ashfield Road intersection in the Town of Conway.

The bridge currently has no posted weight limits. The superstructure is in poor condition while the deck and substructure are in generally good condition. The work includes UHPC encasement at the beam ends around the existing bearings. The details that have been reviewed and approved by MassDOT and the traffic management plans required to perform the construction are included in the Drawings and Sketches (see Document A00803).

6) Bridge H-13-004 (0F8) W Hawley Road/ State Route 8A over Chickley River:

The W Hawley Road/ State Route 8A over Chickley River Bridge Preservation Project is located on a major collector road located at the Savory Road intersection in the Town of Hawley. The bridge currently has no posted weight limits. The superstructure and substructure are in poor condition, and the bridge deck condition is generally satisfactory. The work includes two midspan beam repairs, three beam end repairs, the replacement of two end diaphragms, concrete repairs to areas of scaling and spalling along the curbs and copings, two deck drain retrofits, three bearing adjustments, the removal and replacement of two bearing anchor bolts, and concrete substructure repairs. The details that have been reviewed and approved by MassDOT and the traffic management plans required to complete construction will be included in the Drawings and Sketches (see Document A00803).

Additionally, the following work is to be done at all six (6) bridges:

Field verify repair details provided in the Drawings and Sketches (see Document A00803) and notify the Engineer of any discrepancies found based on the field verification. No work shall be performed under this contract until specifically authorized and directed by the Engineer.

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SCOPE OF WORK (Continued)

Provide and install temporary containment system/protective shielding as required to perform paint removal and concrete excavation in accordance with the respective special provisions.

Maintenance of traffic during all operations according to the Temporary Traffic Control Plans shown on the Drawings and Sketches (see Document A00803).

CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS AND ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Prospective bidders are required to submit all questions to the Construction Contracts Engineer by 3:00 P.M. on the Tuesday of the previous week before the scheduled bid opening date. Any questions received after this time will not be considered for review by the Department.

Contractors should email questions and addendum acknowledgements to the following email address massdotspecifications@dot.state.ma.us The MassDOT proposal number and municipality is to be placed in the subject line.

CONTRACTOR ACCESS

Contractors shall be aware that there are multi-span bridges with abutments located away from the road. No compensation will be made for access roads to get equipment or personnel to the work site. In addition, no compensation will be made for staging to access repair areas, etc.

SCHEDULE OF WORK

All proposed work hours shall conform to Subsection 7.09 and be subject to the written approval of the Engineer.

Daytime operations shall be done Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM. Work may not proceed beyond the normal 8-hour day unless prior approval is obtained from the Engineer for that day. Approval to work beyond the scheduled work will only be given when special conditions exist that warrant working beyond the scheduled work as determined by the Engineer.

Contractor shall schedule work to expedite bridge work with a minimum disruption to road users and minimal impact to environmental resources while providing work zone safety. As a result, the Contractor is encouraged to perform concurrent work to facilitate on-time, on-budget project completion.

These time periods include the "set-up" and "breakdown" of the traffic pattern employed. No operations, personnel, or equipment will be allowed on the roadways except during working hours.

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SCHEDULE OF WORK (Continued)

All work shall be performed within, and accessed by, existing State, City or Town roadway layouts. No rights to enter on, or occupy, private property or waterways have been acquired for this project.

The work may be performed on a maximum of two (2) of the bridges under this Contract at the same time. All detours and lane closures shall be in place for a maximum of six (6) weeks. The detour for bridge C-20-005 (0F2) shall only be in place between July 1st to August 31st. Lane closures and detours shall not be in place simultaneously for Bridges A-13-014 (0FN), A-13-020 (0FM), and A-13-026 (5CT).

The Contractor shall coordinate all construction operations with the municipalities of Ashfield, Charlemont, Conway, and Hawley, including traffic control, lane closures, detours, staging, and work hours. A minimum of 14 calendar days written notice shall be provided to the municipalities and the Engineer prior to any traffic control setup, lane closure, detour, or staging change. A minimum of 72 hours notice shall be provided for short-duration or temporary changes unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. No night work shall be permitted unless approved by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall coordinate with local police, fire, and emergency services to maintain emergency access at all times and shall maintain access to residences, businesses, and abutting properties at all times unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall coordinate all operations with the adjacent property owner to maintain access and operational needs and shall maintain steel plates on-site or readily available to provide temporary access during deck repair operations as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall designate a single point of contact for coordination and provide contact information to the Engineer and municipalities prior to commencement of work.

No separate payment will be made for required coordination work with the municipalities.

The project involves bridge preservation at multiple locations. The Contractor shall be permitted to incorporate the Temporary Traffic Control Plans (TTCP) shown on the Drawings and Sketches (see Document A00803). at each bridge to allow work to be performed concurrently across all bridges.

The Contractor shall schedule work to ensure the final coat of paint is not damaged by other operations. Any damage to coatings due to other Contractor’s operations shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense.

The Contractor shall schedule the work with consideration that zinc primer alone left exposed may deteriorate over a season. If the zinc primer is left exposed the contractor will be responsible for any surface preparation or rework needed prior to the application of the intermediate and final coats. Consideration should be given to applying the full three-coat system in a single season in all areas that do not require steel repairs, to limit rework as much as practical.

The Contractor shall pursue all reasonable means to minimize road closures by ensuring that all required work is being performed simultaneously.

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SUBSECTION 8.06 LIMITATIONS OF OPERATIONS

Add/amend the following at the end of the Section:

Access Restraints:

An Access Restraint is a restriction of physical work, of a specific area or operation in the Contract, to allow all bidders to evaluate anticipated work restrictions, equally, during the pre-bid planning stages.

This Contract contains the following Access Restraints that shall be included in the Contractor’s Baseline Schedule submission, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract that identifies the Access Restraints noted below:

• AR#1 – Access Restraint #01: The Contractor shall use one lane alternating staged construction for Bridge Structure Number A-13-026 (5CT), Creamery Road in Ashfield.

• AR#2 – Access Restraint #02: The Contractor shall use one lane alternating staged construction for Bridge Structure Number H-13-004 (0F8), West Hawley Road in Hawley.

• AR#3 – Access Restraint #03: The Contractor shall use one lane alternating staged construction for Bridge Structure Number C-05-035 (0G0), Burnt Hill Road in Charlemont.

Work Restrictions:

Additionally, this contract contains the following work restrictions:

• Bridge Structure Numbers A-13-014 (0FN), A-13-020 (0FM), and C-20-005 (0F2) shall be closed to traffic, to accomplish the work described to repair and reopen the bridge to traffic.

• No temporary traffic control other than daily traffic set ups are to be in place during winter shutdowns.

• All work must be scheduled and coordinated with the respective municipalities. The municipalities must be notified a minimum of 30 days prior to the work commencing.

• Each long term temporary traffic control shall be in place no longer than 6 weeks.

HOLIDAY WORK RESTRICTIONS

(Supplementing Subsection 7.09)

The District Highway Director (DHD) may authorize work to continue during these specified time periods if it is determined by the District that the work will not negatively impact the traveling public. DHD may allow work in those areas on a case by case basis and where work is behind barrier and will not impact traffic

Below are the holiday work restrictions:

New Years Day (Federal Holiday) No work on major arterial roadways from 5:00 AM on the day before until the normal start of business on the next subsequent business day. No work on local roadways on the holiday without permission by the DHD and the local police chief.

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HOLIDAY WORK RESTRICTIONS (Continued)

Martin Luther King's Birthday (Federal Holiday) No work restrictions due to traffic concerns, however work on local roadways requires permission by the DHD and local police chief.

President's Day (Federal Holiday) No work restrictions due to traffic concerns, however work on local roadways requires permission by the DHD and local police chief.

Evacuation Day (Suffolk County State Holiday) No work restrictions due to traffic concerns.

Patriot's Day (State Holiday) Work restrictions will be in place for Districts 3 and 6 along the entire Boston Marathon route and any other locations that the DHD in those districts determine are warranted so as to not to impact the marathon. All other districts work restrictions will be as per DHD.

Mother’s Day No work on Western Turnpike and Metropolitan Highway System from 5:00 AM on the Friday before, until the normal start of business on the following day.

Memorial Day (Federal Holiday) No work on major arterial roadways from 5:00 AM on the Friday before, until the normal start of business on the following day.

Bunker Hill Day (Suffolk County State Holiday) No work restrictions due to traffic concerns.

Juneteenth No work restrictions due to traffic concerns, however work on local roadways requires permission by the DHD and local police chief.

Independence Day (Federal Holiday) No work on major arterial roadways from 5:00 AM on the day before until the normal start of business on the next subsequent business day. No work on local roadways on the holiday without permission by the DHD and the local police chief.

Labor Day (Federal Holiday) No work on major arterial roadways from 5:00 AM on the Friday before, until the normal start of business on the following day.

Columbus Day (Federal Holiday) No work on major arterials from 5:00 AM on the Friday before, until the normal start of business on the following day

Veterans' Day (Federal Holiday) No work restrictions due to traffic concerns.

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HOLIDAY WORK RESTRICTIONS (Continued)

Thanksgiving Day (Federal Holiday) No work on major arterials from 5:00 AM two days before until the normal start of business on the following Monday.

Christmas Day (Federal Holiday) No work on major arterial roadways from 5:00 AM on the day before until the normal start of business on the next subsequent business day.

SUBSECTION 8.02 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS

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An integrated cost and schedule controls program shall be implemented by the Contractor to track and document the progress of the Work from Notice to Proceed (NTP) through the Contractor Field Completion (CFC) Milestone. The Contractor’s schedules will be used by the Engineer to monitor project progress, plan the level-of-effort required by the Department’s work force and consultants and as a critical decision-making tool. Accordingly, the Contractor shall ensure that it complies fully with the requirements specified herein and that its schedules are both accurate and updated as required by the specification throughout the life of the project. Detailed requirements are provided in Division II, Section 722 Construction Scheduling.

EQUIVALENT SINGLE AXLE LOADS (ESALS)

The estimated traffic level to be used for SUPERPAVE HMA mixture designs for this contract, expressed in Equivalent Single Axle Loads (ESALs) for the design travel lane over a 20-year period, is 0.70 Million 18-kip (80-kn) ESALs.

NONCONFORMING COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CEMENT CONCRETE

Concrete with compressive strength test results failing to attain the limits specified in Table 901.64-3 of 901.64.B: Acceptance Testing shall be evaluated for structural adequacy and serviceability at the Contractors’ expense. The Department will review all production records, the concrete test records, petrographic analysis report, field notes, and the placement records for the concrete in question. If the Engineer determines the material is found to be adequate to remain in place, payment shall be adjusted in accordance with the following formula:

𝑃𝑃 =

2(𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 − 𝑓𝑓′𝑐𝑐)(𝑈𝑈𝑈𝑈)(𝑄𝑄)

𝑓𝑓′𝑐𝑐

Where:

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𝑓𝑓′𝑐𝑐 = 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠 𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚𝑚 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠ℎ 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 28 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 = 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠ℎ 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 56 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 𝑄𝑄 = 𝑞𝑞𝑞𝑞𝑞𝑞𝑞𝑞𝑞𝑞𝑞𝑞𝑞𝑞𝑞𝑞 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟𝑟 𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏 𝑡𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑒 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 𝑈𝑈𝑈𝑈 = 𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑡𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑒 𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑠 𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏𝑏 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦𝑦 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑡𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑒 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 𝑖𝑖𝑖𝑖 𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝𝑝

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SUBSECTION 8.14 UTILITY COORDINATION, DOCUMENTATION, AND

MONITORING RESPONSIBILITIES

A. GENERAL

In accordance with the provisions of Section 8.00 Prosecution and Progress, utility coordination is a critical aspect to this Contract. This section defines the responsibility of the Contractor and MassDOT, with regard to the initial utility relocation plan and changes that occur as the prosecution of the Work progresses. The Engineer, with assistance from the Contractor shall coordinate with Utility companies that are impacted by the Contractor’s operations. To support this effort, the Contractor shall provide routine and accurate schedule updates, provide notification of delays, and provide documentation of the steps taken to resolve any conflicts for the temporary and/or permanent relocations of the impacted utilities. The Contractor shall provide copies to the Engineer of the Contractor communication with the Utility companies, including but not limited to:

• Providing advanced notice, for all utility-related meetings initiated by the Contractor.

• Providing meeting minutes for all utility-related meetings that the Contractor attends.

• Providing all test pit records.

• Request for Early Utility work requirements of this section (see below).

• Notification letters for any proposed changes to Utility start dates and/or sequencing.

• Written notification to the Engineer of all apparent utility delays within seven (7) Calendar

Days after a recognized delay to actual work in the field – either caused by a Utility or the Contractor.

• Any communication, initiated by the Contractor, associated with additional Right-of-Way needs in support of utility work.

• Submission of completed Utility Completion Forms.

B. PROJECT UTILITY COORDINATION (PUC) FORM

The utility schedule and sequence information provided in the Project Utility Coordination Form (if applicable) is the best available information at the time of the bid and has been considered in setting the contract duration. The Contractor shall use all of this information in developing the bid price and the Baseline Schedule Submission, inclusive of the individual utility durations sequencing requirements, and any work that has been noted as potentially concurrent utility installations.

C. INITIATION OF UTILITY WORK

The Engineer will issue all initial notice-to-proceed dates to each Utility company based on either the:

1) Contractor’s accepted Baseline Schedule

2) An approved Early Utility Request in the form of an Early Utility sub-net schedule (in accordance with the requirements of this Subsection)

3) An approved Proposal Schedule

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SUBSECTION 8.14 (Continued)

C.1 - BASELINE SCHEDULE – UTILITY BASIS

The Contractor shall provide a Baseline Schedule submission in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 8.02 and inclusive of all of the information provided in the PUC Form that has been issued in the Contract documents.

This is to include the utility durations, sequencing of work, allowable concurrent work, and all applicable considerations that have been depicted on the PUC Form.

C.2 – EARLY UTILITY REQUEST – (aka SUBNET SCHEDULE) PRIOR TO THE BASELINE All early utility work is defined as any anticipated/required utility relocations that need to occur prior to the Baseline Schedule acceptance. In all cases of proposed early utility relocation, the Contractor shall present all known information at the pre-construction conference in the form of a ‘sub-net’ schedule showing when each early utility activity needs to be issued a notice-to-proceed.

The Contractor shall provide advance notification of this intent to request early utility work in writing at or prior to the Pre-Construction meeting. Prior to officially requesting approval for early utility work, the Contractor shall also coordinate with MassDOT and all utility companies (private, state or municipal) which may be impacted by the Contract. If this request is acceptable to the Utilities and to MassDOT, the Engineer will issue a notice-to-proceed to the affected Utilities, based on these accepted dates.

C.3 – PROPOSAL SCHEDULE - CHANGES TO THE PUC FORM

If the Contractor intends to submit a schedule (in accordance with MassDOT Standard Specifications, Division I, Subsection 8.02) that contains durations or sequencing that vary from those provided in the Project Utility Coordination (PUC) Form, the Contactor must submit this as an intended change, in the form of a Proposal Schedule and in accordance with MassDOT Standard Specifications, Division I, Subsection 8.02. These proposed changes are subject to the approval of the Engineer and the impacted utilities, in the form of this Proposal Schedule and a proposed revision to the PUC form. The Contractor shall not proceed with any changes of this type without written authorization from the Engineer, that references the approved Proposal Schedule and PUC form changes. The submission of the Baseline Schedule should not include any of these types of proposed utility changes and should not delay the submission of the Baseline Schedule. As a prerequisite to the Proposal Schedule submission, and in advance of the utility notification(s) period, the Contractor shall coordinate the proposed utility changes with the Engineer and the utility companies, to develop a mutually agreed upon schedule, prior to the start of construction.

D. UTILITY DELAYS

The Contractor shall notify the Engineer upon becoming aware that a Utility owner is not advancing the work in accordance with the approved utility schedule. Such notice shall be provided to the Engineer no later than seven (7) calendar days after the occurrence of the event that the Contractor believes to be a utility delay. After such notice, the Engineer and the Contractor shall continue to diligently seek the Utility Owner’s cooperation in performing their scope of Work.

In order to demonstrate that a critical path delay has been caused by a third-party Utility, the Contractor must demonstrate, through the requirements of the monthly Progress Schedule submissions and the supporting contract records associated with Subsection 8.02, 8.10 and 8.14, that the delays were beyond the control of the Contractor.

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SUBSECTION 8.14 (Continued)

All documentation provided in this section is subject to the review and verification of the Engineer and, if required, the Utility Owner. In accordance with MassDOT Specifications, Division I, Subsection 8.10, a Time Extension will be granted for a delay caused by a Utility, only if the actual duration of the utility work is in excess of that shown on the Project Utility Coordination Form, and only if;

1) proper Notification of Delay was provided to MassDOT in accordance with the time requirements that are specified in this Section

2) the utility delay is a critical path impact to the Baseline Schedule (or most recently approved Progress Schedule)

E. LOCATION OF UTILITIES

The locations of existing utilities are shown on the Contract drawings as an approximation only.

The Contractor shall perform a pre-construction utility survey, including any required test pits, to determine the location of all known utilities no later than thirty (30) calendar days before commencing physical site work in the affected area.

F. POST UTILITY SURVEY – NOTIFICATION

Following completion of a utility survey of existing locations, the Contractor will be responsible to notify the Engineer of any known conflicts associated with the actual location of utilities prior to the start of the work. The Engineer and the Contractor will coordinate with any utility whose assets are to be affected by the Work of this Contract. A partial list of utility contact information is provided in the Project Utility Coordination Form.

G. MEETINGS AND COOPERATION WITH UTILITY OWNERS

The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in advance of any meeting they initiate with a Utility Owner’s representative to allow MassDOT to participate in the meeting if needed.

Prior to the Pre-Construction Meeting, the Contractor should meet with all Utility Owners who will be required to perform utility relocations within the first 6 months of the project, to update the affected utilities of the Project Utility Coordination Form and all other applicable Contract requirements that impact the Utilities. The Contractor shall copy the Engineer on any correspondence between the Utility Owner and the Contractor.

H. FORCE ACCOUNT / UTILITY MONITORING REQUIREMENTS

The Engineer will be responsible for recording daily Utility work force reports. The start, suspension, re-start, and completion dates of each of the Utilities, within each phase of the utility relocation work, will be monitored and agreed to by the Engineer and the Contractor as the work progresses.

I. ACCESS AND INSPECTION

The Contractor shall be responsible for allowing Utility owners access to their own utilities to perform the relocations and/or inspections. The Contractor shall schedule their work accordingly so as not to delay or prevent each utility from maintaining their relocation schedule.

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COMPLIANCE WITH THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT

(Supplementing Subsection 7.01)

On all projects, the “Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment” Regulation (2 CFR 200.216) prohibits the Contractor from using or furnishing the following telecommunications equipment or services:

• Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities).

• For the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities).

• Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment.

• Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of the National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

This prohibition applies to all products manufactured by the aforementioned companies, including any individual components or parts.

By submitting a bid on a project, the Contractor certifies that all work will be in compliance with the terms of 2 CFR 200.216. The Contractor shall submit a COC indicating compliance with the above provisions for all telecommunications equipment or services included in the Contract.

Payment for the item in which the materials are incorporated may be withheld until these COCs are received. Any cost involved in furnishing the certificate(s) shall be borne by the Contractor.

PROPRIETARY PRODUCTS

A letter discussing the HILTI HIT RE-500V3 EPOXY ANCHOR as a proprietary specification pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30, sec. 39M(b) has been placed in the Project file. The HILTI HIT RE- 500V3 EPOXY ANCHOR shall be manufactured by HILTI CORPORATION or approved equal.

SOIL STOCKPILING DIRECTIVE P-22-001

Any stockpiling of soil must be performed in compliance with Policy Directive P-22-001, Off- Site Stockpiling of Soil from MassDOT Construction Projects. This directive limits the allowable locations for off-site stockpiling of soil generated during MassDOT projects and includes various requirements that must be satisfied by the contractor prior to off-site stockpiling. The Contractor is responsible for identifying a suitable stockpile location.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

During the execution of work under this contract, the Contractor shall exercise care in the placement and storage of equipment, materials and debris as many of the sites are in environmentally sensitive areas. No equipment, materials or debris can be placed or stored in or near a resource or drainage area leading to a resource as directed by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall neither stockpile material or equipment nor perform maintenance or refueling of equipment in a wetland area, within 100 feet of a wetland, or within 200 feet of a river, stream, pond, or drainage area leading to a resource or other similar open body of water.

CONTAMINATED SOIL

Soil to be removed from the project area shall not be assumed to be uncontaminated and must be evaluated prior to off-site management for potential contamination with hazardous materials. No soil may be disposed of off-site without proper assessment by the contractor and approval from the Resident Engineer (RE), District Environmental Engineer (DEE), or the project designee.

ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING

Negative Determinations have been obtained from the Ashfield Conservation Commission under the Wetlands Protection Act for locations A-13-014, A-13-020, and A-13-026. The proposed work does not occur in jurisdictional wetland resources subject to section 401 or section 404 of the Clean Water Act; therefore, the project does not require a Water Quality Certification from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection or authorization from the US Army Corps of Engineers. The proposed work qualifies for the bridge exemption authorized in the Transportation Bond Bill and is otherwise not subject to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, the Massachusetts Public Waterfront Act (Chapter 91), or the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act.

If field conditions and/or Contractor-proposed erection, demolition, staging, or other procedures require work to occur in or otherwise impact water or wetland resource areas, the Contractor is advised that no associated work can occur until all required environmental permits have been obtained allowing such work. The Contractor must notify the District Highway Director and Resident Engineer in writing at least 60 days prior to desire commencement of the proposed activity. All environmental submittals, including any Contract with Local, State, or Federal environmental agencies, must be coordinated with the District Environmental Engineer. The Contractor is expected to fully cooperate with requests for information and provide same in a timely manner. The Contractor is further advised that the Department will not entertain a delay claim due to the time required to obtain the environmental permits.

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TRUCK SAFETY DEVICES

(Supplementing Subsection 7.04: Motor Vehicles)

All motor vehicles subject to Section 7 of Chapter 90 to be operated under this Contract shall be equipped with safety devices as provided therein and in 540 CMR 4.00.

The Contractor shall certify to the Registry of Motor Vehicles, in a manner prescribed by the Registrar, that all applicable vehicles are equipped with Lateral Protective Devices, Convex Mirrors, Cross Over Mirror(s) and Back Up Cameras in accordance with the requirements of 540

CMR 4.00.

The Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory to the Department to demonstrate compliance with the above certification requirement for all applicable vehicles operated under this Contract by the Contractor and its subcontractors and vendors in a manner set forth by the Department.

Thereafter, the Contractor shall have an affirmative obligation to continue to provide such evidence of compliance on an ongoing basis and no later than 7 days after certification with the Registry of Motor Vehicles of any additional vehicles operated under this Contract by the Contractor and its subcontractors and vendors.

Non-compliance with respect to a vehicle that is subject to 540 CMR 4.00 may subject the Contractor to statutory fines as established in M.G.L. c. 90, § 7 and/or contractual remedies up to and including termination of the Contract.

PREPARATION OF CONCRETE SURFACES

All concrete surfaces to be patched shall be roughened, cleaned of all laitance, dirt, grease, oil, other contaminants, and all standing water. All reinforcing steel encountered in the excavation shall be thoroughly cleaned by abrasive blasting before being covered with new concrete.

With approval of the Engineer, the Contractor may choose one of the following surface preparation methods. In bonding new concrete to already set concrete the surface of the concrete shall be thoroughly cleaned and roughened then:

A) Wetted with clean water and then flushed with a mortar composed of equal parts of the cement and sand specified for the new concrete, before new concrete is placed adjacent thereto. New concrete shall be placed before mortar has taken initial set.

B) Wetted with clean water, and then an epoxy adhesive suitable for bonding fresh concrete to hardened concrete for load bearing applications may be used. The epoxy adhesive shall conform to AASHTO M 235M/M 235 Type V and shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

C) Ponded with clean water to achieve Saturated Surface Dry (SSD) condition then it shall be blown off with oil free compressed air.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION AND WORK INVOLVING

PAINTED STEEL

(02/06/2020)

Demolition and work involving painted steel shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 961 of the Standard Specifications.

Work Involving Painted Steel

Hazardous materials shall be removed in the immediate area of any intended welding, heating, saw cutting or burning of steel. Hazardous material removal is required to allow the demolition of structural steel, railings, drainage systems, utility supports, steel lamp posts, etc.

The contractor shall assume that the coatings on the steel contain lead (Pb), unless otherwise determined by testing. The contractor shall certify in writing to the Engineer the results of all testing, and shall also certify that any lead (Pb) coated steel removed from the project was not reused or buried, but was sent to a scrap metal recycling facility.

Implement and maintain programs and procedures, which comply with the requirements of this specification and all applicable standards and regulations. Comply with all applicable regulations even if the regulation is not specifically referenced herein. If a state or local regulation is more restrictive than the regulation of this specification, follow the more restrictive requirements.

This requirement is intended only for the demolition and preparation prior to repair and does not include provisions for recoating of steel.

Environmental

All applicable portions of Subsections 961.65 “Worker Protection” and 961.66 “Environmental Protection and Monitoring” shall be followed when performing this work.

During chemical stripping a hand washing facility may be used in lieu of a decontamination/changing facility.

Hazardous material shall be collected during the disassembly and disposed of as outlined in Subsection 961.68 “Handling of Hazardous Waste and Reporting Release Programs”.

The applicable submittals shall be according to Subsection 961.69 “Submittals”.

Cleaning/Removal

Cutting Or Burning Of Steel

All surfaces to be welded, heated, saw cut or burned shall be cleaned so as to remove all contaminants and/or hazardous materials, which could be discharged to the environment as a function of the subsequent operations.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DEMOLITION AND WORK INVOLVING

PAINTED STEEL (Continued)

Lead paint shall be removed in its entirety in an area prescribed by a 6 inch (15 cm) minimum offset from the required work. The paint removal operation may be dry abrasive blasting, wet abrasive blasting or chemical stripping.

Proper level of containment shall be used when performing this work in accordance with Subsection 961.67 “Containment”. Full containment is not required during chemical stripping operation however; the Contractor shall install proper shielding and/or tarpaulins under the chemical stripping operations in order to catch all debris generated during this procedure. A cleaned area must be inspected and approved before the demolition operations are started.

During cleaning operations the Contractor shall be required to furnish and erect temporary floodlights illuminating the steel surface at a minimum of 30-foot candles. This lighting shall be used in areas where there is insufficient lighting for proper cleaning operations and inspection.

The Contractor shall supply electrical power.

The Contractor shall provide support for interim and final inspection of the bridge during cleaning operations. This support shall include the necessary traffic controls and safe access to the work.

Mechanical Disassembly Of Steel

All surfaces to be mechanically disassembled by shear cutting or removing bolts or rivets shall not require deleading. When shear cutting or removing bolts or rivets, the Contractor shall not use any method that will cause dust and/or particles to be emitted and/or dispersed into the environment to an extent that would expose the workers above the Action Levels of 30µg/m3.

For purposes of limiting the lead (Pb) dust, the Contractor will be required to dampen the lead paint work areas.

The contractor shall install a proper shielding and/or tarpaulins under all lead-paint-coated surfaces to be shear cut or bolts or rivets ordered removed in order to catch any loose lead paint chips, dust or particles.

PIGEON WASTE

The Contractor shall remove and dispose of the pigeon waste and any other debris accumulated on the steel members and bridge seats in areas where work is being performed. Pigeon waste and debris material contaminates will require special handling and disposal in accordance with all Federal, state, and local requirements. No separate payment will be made for removal and disposal of pigeon waste. Cost shall be incidental to the contract pay items.

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NORTHERN LONG-EARED BAT AND TRICOLORED BAT PROTECTION

The northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis; NLEB) and tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus; TCB) are listed as federally endangered or proposed endangered, respectfully, under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) developed this guidance to address ESA compliance and promote conservation of NLEB and TCB. As there is no Federal nexus (Federal funding or permits) for this project, Section 7 consultation was not required or conducted. However, Section 9 of the ESA prohibits anyone from “taking” or harming an endangered species, and the below language shall be adhered to in order to maintain compliance with the ESA.

If any of the project locations require work within U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) jurisdictional wetlands, the ACOE will be the lead federal agency for ESA consultation with the U.S.

Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS). Most consultations for the NLEB take 30 days.

The following Avoidance and Minimization Measures (AMMs) must be strictly adhered to in order to protect NLEB and TCB and to be in compliance with the ESA. Contact MassDOT Environmental Services - Wildlife & Endangered Species Unit Supervisor (David Paulson, david.j.paulson@dot.state.ma.us, 857-262-3378) for questions about project limits, restrictions, or conservation measures.

The Resident Engineer can check on the status of AMM applicability by sending a locus map of the proposed work to MassDOT Highway Division’s Environmental Services Section - Wildlife & Endangered Species Unit Supervisor for review and a determination if some of the AMMs and TOY restriction can be waived.

Required AMM for all projects:

• The Contractor shall ensure all personnel working in on the project site are aware of all environmental commitments related to NLEB and TCB, including all applicable AMMs. NLEB Bat information (https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/mammals/nleb/ and https://www.fws.gov/species/tricolored-bat-perimyotis-subflavus) shall be made available to all personnel.

If temporary lighting is proposed within the project scope, the following AMM is applicable:

Lighting AMM:

• Direct temporary lighting away from suitable habitat during the active season: April 15 to

October 31.

If the Removal of Trees and/or Woody Vegetation >3-inch in diameter is proposed within the project scope, the following AMMs are applicable:

Tree AMMs:

• If additional cutting is proposed by the Contractor that is outside the scope of this contract, additional review is required by the MassDOT Highway Division’s Environmental Services Section, and additional review and restrictions may be required by the USFWS.

• Ensure tree removal is limited to that specified in project plans and ensure that contractors understand clearing limits and how they are marked in the field (e.g., install bright colored flagging/fencing prior to any tree clearing to ensure contractors stay within clearing limits).

mailto:david.j.paulson@dot.state.ma.us https://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/mammals/nleb/

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NORTHERN LONG-EARED BAT AND TRICOLORED BAT PROTECTION (Continued)

• In order to protect northern long-eared bats and their young during their active season, no tree cutting shall be conducted during the Time of Year (TOY) restriction of April 15 to October 31.

• Do not remove documented or NLEB roosts that are still suitable for roosting, or trees within

0.25 miles of roosts, or documented foraging habitat any time of year (http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dfw/natural-heritage/species-information-and-conservation/rare-mammals/northern-long-eared-bat.html).

• The Contractor shall ensure all personnel working in on the project site are aware of all environmental commitments related to NLEB and TCB, including the TOY restriction.

If the Bridge Work is proposed within the project scope, the following AMMs are applicable:

Bridge AMMs:

• Bridge AMM 1 - To completely avoid direct effects to roosting bats, perform any bridge removal, replacement, and/or maintenance work during the winter hibernation period unless a hibernating colony of bats is present (contact your local USFWS Field Office for exact dates).

Also, follow Bridge AMM 4.

a. Note: Bridge AMM 1 is an avoidance measure for direct effects; the full implementation of which may not always be practicable. If bridge removal, replacement, and/or maintenance work must be performed outside of the winter hibernation period, then follow Bridge AMMs 2-4.

• Bridge AMM 2 - Colony or Assuming Presence of Bats

a. If assuming presence of bats or if bridge assessment or P/A surveys suggest presence of a colony of bats, and work is conducted during the active season, ensure activity will not disturb bats. The following types of bridge work can generally be conducted with the presence of bats:

i. above deck work where construction equipment or materials do not extend to the underside of deck where bats may be located (e.g., materials that may drip down to underside of deck), or does not include percussives (vibration) or noise levels above general traffic (e.g., road line painting, wing-wall work).

ii. below deck work that is conducted away from roosting bats and does not involve percussives or noise level above general traffic (e.g., wing-wall work, some abutment, beam end, scour, or pier repair).

• Bridge AMM 3 - Small Number of Bats

a. If bridge assessment or P/A surveys suggest presence of a small number of bats (<5 – not a colony), and work is conducted during the active season, the following types of bridge work can generally be conducted with the presence of bats:

i. above deck work where construction equipment or materials do not extend to the underside of deck where bats may be located (e.g., materials that may drip down to underside of deck), or does not include percussives (vibration) or noise levels above general traffic (e.g., road line painting, wing-wall work).

http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dfw/natural-heritage/species-information-and-conservation/rare-mammals/northern-long-eared-bat.html http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfg/dfw/natural-heritage/species-information-and-conservation/rare-mammals/northern-long-eared-bat.html

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NORTHERN LONG-EARED BAT AND TRICOLORED BAT PROTECTION (Continued)

ii. below deck work that is conducted away from roosting bats and does not involve percussives or noise level above general traffic (e.g., wing-wall work, some abutment, beam end, scour, or pier repair).

iii. any other bridge removal, replacement, and/or maintenance work (which may include activities with percussives) conducted in the evening while the bats are feeding, starting one hour after sunset, and ending one hour before daylight excluding the hours between 10 p.m. and midnight and keep the light localized.

• Bridge AMM 4 - If assuming presence of bats, or if bridge assessment or P/A surveys suggest presence of bats, ensure suitable roosting habitat is maintained. Suitable roosting sites may be incorporated into the design of a new bridge.

NOTICE TO OWNERS OF UTILITIES

District 1 Utility/Constructability Engineer Mark Page (857) 368-1033 Mark.Page@dot.state.ma.us

The existing bridge plans indicate the location of the existing known utilities in the vicinity of the work. No survey was performed for this contract and as such, the accuracy and completeness of the plans are not guaranteed in any manner, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to make an own investigation in order to assure that no damage to existing structures, drainage lines, traffic signal conduits, and other structures or work will occur.

Written notice shall be given by the Contractor to all public service corporations or officials owning or having charge of publicly or privately owned utilities of the Contractor’s intention to commence operations affecting such utilities at least one week in advance of the commencement of such operations and the Contractor shall at that time file a copy of such notice with the Engineer.

Before the Contractor begins any work or operations that may cause damage to any subsurface structures, he/she shall carefully locate all such structures and conduct his operations so as to avoid any damage to them.

A list of public and private utilities can be found on the MassDOT website. The following website lists the names and addresses of the utilities that may be affected, but the completeness of the list is not guaranteed:

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/utility-contacts-by-district-and-municipality

Select District 1

Select the City/Town, and then locate the utility

The utility contact list is for guidance only and is not guaranteed to be complete or up to date.

mailto:Mark.Page@dot.state.ma.us https://www.mass.gov/info-details/utility-contacts-by-district-and-municipality

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NOTIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS

Town officials are shown at website https://www.mass.gov/lists/massachusetts-cities-and-towns and select the required City/Town website.

State Police are shown at website https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-state-police-troop-boundaries. Select the area of jurisdiction to find the local station.

The Contractor shall be responsible for informing the following officials in each area that he is assigned to work in:

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