Beaufort_County_Sunset-Miller_Resurfacing_&_Traffic_Calming_Special_Provisions.pdf

BEAUFORT COUNTY RESURFACING PLANS:

SUNSET BOULEVARD (S-186) & MILLER DRIVE WEST (S-187)

Special Provisions and Appendices

7/22/26

GENERAL PROVISIONS

The General Provisions of the Contract shall be as listed in the South Carolina Department of Transportation 2025 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, Section 100 General Provisions, Sections 101 - 109.10 inclusive, except as noted & amended elsewhere herein.

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BEAUFORT COUNTY RESURFACING PLANS:

SUNSET BOULEVARD (S-186) & MILLER DRIVE WEST (S-187)

Special Provisions

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

1) STANDARDS AND REFERENCES:

2) DIVISION 100: STANDARD DRAWINGS:

3) DIVISION 100: MOST RECENT EFFECTIVE UPDATES:

4) DIVISION 100: IMMINENT STANDARD DRAWINGS:

5) DIVISION 100: STANDARD DRAWING ERRATA:

6) SECTION 105: CONSTRUCTION STAKES, LINES, AND GRADES………………………………………………………………………10

7) SECTION 106: TELECOMMUNICATION AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT:

8) SECTION 107: FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938, AS AMENDED:

9) SECTION 107: SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PERMIT:

10) SECTION 107: CARGO PREFERENCE ACT REQUIREMENTS:

11) SECTION 107: REQUIRED MEDIA NOTIFICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS:

12) SECTION 107: CONTRACT PROVISION TO REQUIRE CERTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE CONCERNING ILLEGAL

ALIENS

13) SECTION 107: COORDINATION OF UTILITY RELOCATION WORK WITH HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION:

14) SECTION 107: IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT:

15) SECTION 108: SUBLETTING OF CONTRACTS (SPECIALTY ITEMS):

16) SECTION 108: TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE RESURFACING WORK:……………………………………………………13

17) SECTION 108: PROSECUTION OF THE RESURFACING WORK……………………………………………………………………….13

18) SECTION 108: PAVING OPERATIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13

19) SECTION 201: LIMB TRIMMING………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14

20) SECTION 401: ASPHALT BINDER ADJUSTMENT INDEX………………………………………………………………………………….15

21) SECTION 401: RATE OF APPLICATION…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15

22) SECTION 401: DRESSING OF SHOULDERS:…………………………………………………………………………………………………….15

23) DIVISION 600: MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES:

24) DIVISION 600: EVALUATION OF RETROREFLECTIVITY…………………………………………………………………………………..15

25) SECTION 653: RETROREFLECTIVE SIGN POST PANELS…………………………………………………………………………………..16

APPENDICES

APPENDIX 1: PERMIT – SCDOT PERMIT - APPROVED SCDOT ENCROACHMENT PERMIT

APPENDIX 2: PERMIT - SCDES PERMIT - SCDES COVERAGE EXEMPTION CERTIFICATION LETTER

For the purposes of this contract, references to SCDOT and Department shall refer to Beaufort County. References to “Deputy Secretary of Engineering”, “Engineer”, “Resident Construction Engineer”, “Director of Traffic Engineering”, or “Engineer’s Representative” shall refer to “Beaufort’s County’s Engineer” or their designee.

This project is to be constructed under the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s Specifications for Highway Construction, 2025, and the following Special Provisions, the applicable Supplemental Specifications located at https://www.scdot.org/business/road-supplemental-specs-2025.html, and the applicable Supplemental Technical Specifications located at https://www.scdot.org/business/road-technical-specs.aspx:

STANDARDS AND REFERENCES:

This project is to be constructed under the SCDOT 2025 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, the 2009 SCDOT Standard Drawings, the SCDOT 2004 Construction Manual, the SCDOT Supplemental Technical Specifications in effect at the time of the letting, and the following Special Provisions:

The above noted publications are available on the internet as follows, or may be obtained from the SCDOT Engineering Publications office at (803) 737-4533 or via e-mail at engrpubsales@dot.state.sc.us

SCDOT 2025 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction https://www.scdot.org/content/dam/scdot-legacy/business/pdf/2025_SCDOT_Standard_Specifications.pdf

2009 SCDOT Standard Drawings

Standard Drawings Disclaimer

SCDOT 2004 Construction Manual

SCDOT Construction Manual (2004)

SCDOT Supplemental Technical Specifications https://www.scdot.org/business/road-supplemental-specs-2025.html.

SCDOT Supplemental Specifications https://www.scdot.org/business/road-technical-specs-2025.html.

South Carolina Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (SCMUTCD) http://www.scdot.org/doing/technicalPDFs/mutcdSupp/supplement_mutcd.pdf.

Approved Products List for Traffic Control Devices in Work Zones

Traffic Engineering Manuals

DIVISION 100: STANDARD DRAWINGS:

The Bidders are hereby advised that this project shall be constructed using the Current Standard Drawings with all updates effective at the time of the letting. The Standard Drawings are available for download at https://www.scdot.org/business/standard-drawings.aspx. All drawings that are updated are labeled with their effective letting date in red.

All references in the plans, standard specifications, supplemental specifications, supplemental technical specifications or special provisions to drawings under the previous numbering system (prior to 2007) are hereby updated to the new drawing numbers. Refer to sheets 000-205-01 through 000-205-07 to find new drawing numbers when looking for references to older drawing numbers. “Old sheet numbers” are also visible on the website when using the full set of drawings “current” search and are sortable by clicking the header “Old Sheet #” on the results page. Be aware that some older drawings now span over multiple pages due to detailing changes.

DIVISION 100: MOST RECENT EFFECTIVE UPDATES:

The following drawings were removed, updated, or added effective with the January 2019 letting. See section 103 for imminent drawings on future lettings.

https://www.scdot.org/business/road-supplemental-specs-2025.html https://www.scdot.org/business/road-technical-specs.aspx mailto:engrpubsales@dot.state.sc.us https://www.scdot.org/content/dam/scdot-legacy/business/pdf/2025_SCDOT_Standard_Specifications.pdf https://www.scdot.org/content/dam/scdot-legacy/business/pdf/2025_SCDOT_Standard_Specifications.pdf http://www.scdot.org/doing/sd_Disclaimer.aspx https://www.scdot.org/business/scdot-construction-manual.html https://www.scdot.org/business/road-supplemental-specs-2025.html https://www.scdot.org/business/road-technical-specs-2025.html https://www.scdot.org/business/workzone-traffic-control.html https://www.scdot.org/business/workzone-traffic-control.html https://www.scdot.org/business/standard-drawings.aspx

403-205-01 721-1 BRIDGE END FLUME MOVED TO 805-

325-75 AND 719-920-00

REPLACED JAN 2019 BY 805-325-75,

805-325-76 AND 719-920-00

403-205-02 S 805-9B BRIDGE END FLUME MOVED TO 805-

325-75 AND 719-920-00

REPLACED JAN 2019 BY 805-325-75,

805-325-76 AND 719-920-00

403-210-00 721-1A BRIDGE END FLUME MOVED TO 805-

325-75 AND 719-920-00

REPLACED JAN 2019 BY 805-325-75,

805-325-76 AND 719-920-00

605-010-01 605-3(1)

CONSTRUCTION SIGNING -

PERMANENT WORK ZONE SPEEDING -

$200 FINE PRIMARY ROUTES

JANUARY 2019 UPDATE

605-015-00 605-4

CONSTRUCTION SIGNING -

PERMANENT WORK ZONE SPEEDING -

$200 FINE INTERSTATE ROUTE

JANUARY 2019 UPDATE

605-025-03 605-5(1) CONSTRUCTION SIGNING - SPECIAL

SIGNS $5000 FINE FOR VIOLATIONS JANUARY 2019 UPDATE

610-005-00 610-1

FLAGGING OPERATION TWO-LANE

TWO-WAY PRIMARY & SECONDARY

ROUTES

JANUARY 2019 UPDATE

610-005-20 2019UPDATE

FLAGGING OPERATION WORK ZONE

THRU STOP STOP SIGN CONTROLLED

SIDE ROADS

JANUARY 2019 UPDATE

610-005-30 2019UPDATE

FLAGGING OPERATION WORK ZONE

CONTINUE THRU STOP CONTROL

INTERSECT ALL APPROACH

JANUARY 2019 UPDATE

610-005-40 2019UPDATE

FLAGGING OPERATION WORK ZONE

THRU TRAF SIGNAL W/LAW

ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

JANUARY 2019 UPDATE

610-005-50 2019UPDATE

FLAGGING OPERATION WORK ZONE

CONTINUE THRU TRAF CONTROL

INTERSECT W/FLAGGER

JANUARY 2019 UPDATE

610-005-60 2019UPDATE

FLAGGING OPERATION WORK ZONE

TERMINATE @ INTERSECT W/2-LANE

2-WAY ROAD DEPARTURE

JANUARY 2019 UPDATE

610-005-70 2019UPDATE

FLAGGING OPERATION

INTERSECTIONS W/TWO-LANE TWO-

WAY ROADWAYS APPROACH LANE

JANUARY 2019 UPDATE

610-005-80 2019UPDATE

FLAGGING OPERATION STOP SIGN

CONTROL INTERSECTION W/LOW

SPEED </=35 MPH

JANUARY 2019 UPDATE

610-005-90 2019UPDATE

FLAGGING OPERATIONS STOP SIGN

CONTROL INTERSECTION 40MPH-

60MPH MULTILANE ROAD

JANUARY 2019 UPDATE

610-515-00 610-28 EXTENDED ROAD CLOSURE OF NEW

ROADWAY ALIGNMENT JANUARY 2019 UPDATE

719-115-00 REPLACED INSTRUCTIONS FOR DROP INLET TYPE

115 DI115 (PHASED OUT 1/2019)

USE DI125 OR 24X36 DI, DI115

PHASED OUT 1/2019

719-920-00 NEW 2019 4' SLOPE FLUME (CURB STYLE WITH

CUTOFF WALLS)

NEW DELINEATOR AT LEADING END

TREATMENTS OR AS SPECIFIED

805-001-01 NEW2018

PERMANENT BARRIER GENERAL

NOTES - GUARDRAIL, RIGID BARRIER,

FLEXIBLE BARRIER

REVISED NOTE 10.11

805-001-02 NEW2016 PERMANENT BARRIER GENERAL

NOTES - GUARDRAIL, RIGID BARRIER, REVISED NOTES 50.01 & 50.02

FLEXIBLE BARRIER

805-090-00 NEW 2019 GUARDRAIL FABRICATION DETAILS

NOTICE

NOTICE THAT FABRICATION DETAILS

ARE COVERED IN STATUS

FABRICATION

805-115-10 NEW 2018 SITE GRADING FOR LEADING END

TREATMENT MT3 (TL3)

CORRECT SHOULDER GRADING

REMOVE "24:1 LABEL", FONT

805-115-50 NEW 2018 SITE GRADING FOR LEADING END

TREATMENT MT2 (TL2)

CORRECT SHOULDER GRADING

REMOVE "24:1 LABEL", FONT

805-210-05 MASH

UPDATE

MGS3 GUARDRAIL WITH 1 OMITTED

POST (12' CLEAR SPAN)

NEW DELINEATOR AT LEADING END

TREATMENTS OR AS SPECIFIED

805-325-30 805-325-00 MTBBC3 APPROACH STIFFNESS

TRANSITION TL3 CORRECTS PAY ITEMS

805-325-50 805-325-00 MTBBC2 APPROACH STIFFNESS

TRANSITION TL2 CORRECTS PAY ITEMS

805-325-70 805-325-00 APPROACH STIFFNESS TRANSITION

CURB TO FLUME FOR CB

CORRECTS FLUME LOCATION AND

CURB LENGTH

805-325-75 NEW 2019 FLUME INLET AT GUARDRAIL

(HANDWORK)

WORKS WITH STANDARD FLUME 719-

920-00

805-325-76 NEW 2019 FLUME INLET AT GUARDRAIL

(HANDWORK)

WORKS WITH STANDARD FLUME 719-

920-00

805-520-00 NEW 2011 GUARDRAIL POST INSTALLATION IN

PARTIALLY WEATHERED ROCK (PWR)

MASH DETAIL, USES FULL LENGTH

POST

805-545-00 MASH

UPDATE

GUARDRAIL RELATED MULTIPLE

OFFSET BLOCKS FOR MGS AND

MTBBC SERIES DEVICES

NEW DELINEATOR AT LEADING END

TREATMENTS OR AS SPECIFIED

805-600-00 to 705- 779-99

PRE

MASH

DRAWING NUMBERS RESERVED FOR

PREMASH GUARDRAIL DETAILS.

UPDATED DRAWINGS PENDING.

ATTACH TO EXISTING RAIL OR WHERE

MASH DEVICE DOES NOT FIT

805-785-00 NEW2017 NARROW & WIDE CRASH CUSHIONS MASH UPDATE TO CRASH CUSHIONS

805-825-00 MASH

UPDATE

SHAPE TRANSITION THRIE-BEAM TO

SINGLE SLOPE

REVISED END BEVELS AND MASH

GUARDRAIL GEOMETRY

DIVISION 100: IMMINENT STANDARD DRAWINGS:

On the Standard Drawings search page, enter status of Imminent with other fields blank to see a list of upcoming Standard Drawings and their corresponding effective let date. Imminent drawings may be used at any time they are available if approved by the Resident. Follow procedure shown in imminent drawings when noted in this section.

Imminent Drawings will be made available as soon as they are signed.

DIVISION 100: STANDARD DRAWING ERRATA:

The Bidders are hereby advised that the following note changes apply to the published Standard Drawings.

On sheet 000-205-05, add the following information under the columns below:

OLD DRAWING NAME NEW DRAWING NAME

720-905-01 to 720-905-05 720-901-01 to 720-993-32

On sheet 605-005-05 (ver 1-1-2013), replace entire text of General Note #4 with the following text:

4. The square footage of sign panels attached to 2½” x 2½” 12 gauge sign support secured to a 3” x 3” 7 gauge breakaway anchor shall not exceed 20 square feet.

On sheet 610-005-00 (ver 5-1-18) added the following definiton to Note 1 of Flagging Operations section:

SIDE ROAD FLAGGER – This flagger is stationed on an intersecting side road and controls the side road traffic entering into the roadway where the work activity area is located.

On sheet 610-005-20 (ver 5-1-18) added Note 5 :

5. When the work proceeds through a “STOP sign controlled“ “SIDE ROAD” intersection continue the work operations through the intersection to a specific location point within the “DEPARTURE LANE” no less than 300 FT to 500 FT beyond the limits of the intersection to allow the work train and all portions of the lane closure to clear the intersection.

On sheet 610-005-20 (ver 5-1-18) Added dimension “300’-500’” for the work activity area after the intersection.

On sheet 610-005-30 (ver 5-1-18) added Note 5 :

5. When the work proceeds through a “STOP SIGN CONTROLLED“ intersection continue the work operations through the intersection to a specific location point within the “DEPARTURE LANE” no less than 300 FT to 500 FT beyond the limits of the intersection to allow the work train and all portions of the lane closure to clear the intersection.

On sheet 610-005-40 (ver 5-1-18) added Note 5 :

5. When the work proceeds through a “TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLED“ intersection continue the work operations through the intersection to a specific location point within the “DEPARTURE LANE” no less than 300 FT to 500 FT beyond the limits of the intersection to allow the work train and all portions of the lane closure to clear the intersection.

On sheet 610-005-50 (ver 5-1-18) added Note 5 :

5. When the work proceeds through a “TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLED“ intersection continue the work operations through the intersection to a specific location point within the “DEPARTURE LANE” no less than 300 FT to 500 FT beyond the limits of the intersection to allow the work train and all portions of the lane closure to clear the intersection.

On sheet 610-005-60 (ver 5-1-18) Title block changed :

Title block now reads “Flagging Operations – Work Zones Beginning @ Intersections with Two-Lane Two- Way Roadways – Departure Lane.”

On sheet 610-005-70 (ver 5-1-18) Title block changed :

Title block now reads “Flagging Operations – Work Zones Terminating @ Intersections with Two-Lane Two- Way Roadways – Approach Lane.”

On sheet 610-005-80 (ver 5-1-18) Note 6 revised:

6. Dependent upon the location of the work zone in the “Departure Lane” or the “Approach Lane” of the two-lane two-way road, when the work zone progresses to a location that requires conversion from this flagging operation traffic control setup to a standard flagging operation traffic control setup or vice versa, comply with the requirements of Standard Drawing No. 610-005-60 or Standard Drawing No. 610-005-70 as necessary regarding these conversions.

On sheet 610-005-90 (ver 5-1-18) Note 6 revised:

6. Dependent upon the location of the work zone in the “Departure Lane” or the “Approach Lane” of the two-lane two-way road, when the work zone progresses to a location that requires conversion from this flagging operation traffic control setup to a standard flagging operation traffic control setup or vice versa, comply with the requirements of Standard Drawing No. 610-005-60 or Standard Drawing No. 610-005-70 as necessary regarding these conversions.

In Section 714-000 – Pipe Culverts (Permanent) (ver January 2011) Delete and replace all references to P1 Biaxial Geogrid with B4 Geogrid on all Drawings within this Section of the Standard Drawings.

On sheet 720-305-00 (ver May 2008), delete the entire note directly above main detail:

On sheet 720-405-00 (ver May 2009) Detail 2 replace dimension 2’-6” maximum with:

2’-6” minimum

On sheet 720-901-01 (ver Feb 2015) replace note 5.04 with:

5.04 When a mid-block crossing is required, consider mid-block staggered crossing (720-955-41) to encourage eye contact between the pedestrian and the oncoming traffic. Always angle the stagger so that the pedestrian travels through the refuge facing the oncoming traffic.

On sheet 722-305-00 (ver May 2010) Detail 4 replace note “French Drain see note 21” with:

French Drain see note 4.5.

On sheet 722-305-00 (ver May 2010) table 722-305A, 4th column, change the following:

Delete (SF)

Replace text “up to 36” with “up to 3’X3’ “

Replace text “larger than 36” with “larger than 3’X3’ ”

On sheet 722-305-00 (ver May 2010) change general note 3.3 2nd sentence & Detail 4:

Place Class 2 Type C Geotextile for Erosion Control under riprap as specified in SCDOT Standard Specification.

On sheet 804-105-00 (ver May 2008) Title Block replace text “Rirap (Bridge End)” with:

Riprap (Bridge End)

On sheet 804-105-00 (ver May 2008) Change Note 2: Geotextile Pay Item to:

8048210 Geotextile for Erosion Control under riprap (Class 2) Type C…. SY

On sheet 804-205-00 (ver May 2009) Change Note 2: Geotextile Pay Item to:

8048210 Geotextile for Erosion Control under riprap (Class 2) Type C…. SY

On sheet 804-305-01 (ver Jul 2017) Change Note 4: Geotextile Pay Item to:

8048210 Geotextile for Erosion Control under riprap (Class 2) Type C…. SY

On sheet 804-305-02 (ver Jul 2017) Change Section A: Geotextile Note to:

Geotextile for Erosion Control under riprap (Class 2) Type C

On sheet 804-310-00 (ver Jul 2017) Change Note 3: Geotextile Pay Item to:

8048210 Geotextile for Erosion Control under riprap (Class 2) Type C…. SY

On sheet 805-001-01 Jan 2019 version, replace note 25.06 with:

25.06 FOR PROJECTS THAT SPECIFY PREMASH DEVICES (W-BEAM, TYPE T, TBBC, TYPE B, ETC.) INSTALL W-

BEAM RAIL HEIGHT AT 29” +/- 1” (PREVIOUSLY NOTED AS 27.75” +3”/-0”.)

On sheet 805-220-00 (ver Jul 2018) replace note 5:

FOR SITES WITH BRIDGES, BOLT GUARDRAIL TO BRIDGE PARAPET AS REQUIRED IN STIFFNESS TRANSITION, AND HOLD FACE OF GUARDRAIL POSITION (TYPICALLY 5'-3" FROM FACE OF CURB) THROUGH STIFFNESS TRANSITION. Make any necessary adjustments to face of guardrail within the LONGITUDINAL BARRIER.

INSTALL END TREATMENT so that impact head is beyond the back of sidewalk.

On website, drawings between 805-500-00 and 805-779-99 are reserved as PREMASH standards. Do not value engineer or otherwise substitute PREMASH devices in any location where it has been determined that MASH devices fit and are specified. If MASH devices do not fit site condition, install PREMASH only upon approval by the Resident Engineer. Note that during MASH implementation, some PREMASH details may be published with old drawing numbering and a cover sheet that addresses drawing and pay item changes.

On sheets 805-860-xx (05, 10, 15, 20, 24, 30) (ver Jan 2016):

All references to toe drain details are revised to refer to drawing 805-875-10 (correct all notes pointing to drawings 805-895-00 or other incorrect drawing numbers.)

SECTION 105: CONSTRUCTION STAKES, LINES AND GRADES:

Section 105.8.2 of the SCDOT 2025 Standard Specifications applies to this project. Payment for this work shall be made according to the following schedule:

Percent Contract

Complete Percent of Stakes, Lines, and Grades bid amount to be paid

1 – 5 20 6 – 15 40 16 – 29 60 30 – 49 70 50 – 69 80 70 – 89 90 90 - 100 100

SECTION 106: TELECOMMUNICATION AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

EQUIPMENT:

In accordance with 2 CFR 200.216, Contractors, in the performance of this Contract, are prohibited from procuring or obtaining telecommunication or video surveillance equipment, services, or systems produced by:

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

• Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua

Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities).

SECTION 107: FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938, AS AMENDED:

Attention is directed to this Federal Legislation, which has been enacted into law. The contractor will be responsible for carrying out all of the provisions of this legislation, which may affect this contract.

SECTION 107: SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL

SERVICES PERMIT:

SECTION AMENDED

South Carolina Department of Environmental Services Permit No. SCR100000. A copy of the SCDES Coverage Exemption Certification letter for the project is in Appendix 2.

The Contractor shall comply with all provisions and requirements of the permit.

Failure to adequately comply with the provisions of these permits or any other requirements from these permitting agencies will result in the stoppage of all contract operations until corrective actions have been taken.

Fines assessed by these agencies to the County as the result of the Contractor’s non-compliance or violation of said permit provisions will be paid by the County and subsequently deducted from the Contractor’s monthly pay estimate.

SECTION 107: CARGO PREFERENCE ACT REQUIREMENTS:

(a) Use of United States-flag vessels – General Provisions:

"(1) Pursuant to Pub. L. 664 (43 U.S.C. 1241(b)) at least 50 percent of any equipment, materials or commodities procured, contracted for or otherwise obtained with funds granted, guaranteed, loaned, or advanced by the U.S. Government under this agreement, and which may be transported by ocean vessel, shall be transported on privately owned United States-flag commercial vessels, if available.

"(2) Within 20 days following the date of loading for shipments originating within the United States or within 30 working days following the date of loading for shipments originating outside the United States, a legible copy of a rated, 'on-board' commercial ocean bill-of-lading in English for each shipment of cargo described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be furnished to both the Contracting Officer (through the prime contractor in the case of subcontractor bills-of-lading) and to the Division of National Cargo, Office of Market Development. Maritime Administration, Washington, DC 20590."

(b) Use of United States-flag vessels - The contractor agrees:

"(1) To utilize privately owned United States-flag commercial vessels to ship at least 50 percent of the gross tonnage (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers) involved, whenever shipping any equipment, material, or commodities pursuant to this contract, to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for United States-flag commercial vessels.

"(2) To furnish within 20 days following the date of loading for shipments originating within the United States or within 30 working days following the date of loading for shipments originating outside the United States. a legible copy of a rated, 'on-board' commercial ocean bill-of-lading in English for each shipment of cargo described in paragraph (b) (1) of this section to both the Contracting Officer (through the prime contractor in the case of subcontractor bills-of-lading) and to the Division of National Cargo, Office of Market Development, Maritime Administration, Washington, DC 20590.

"(3) To insert the substance of the provisions of this clause in all subcontracts issued pursuant to this contract."

SECTION 107: REQUIRED MEDIA NOTIFICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION

PROJECTS:

SECTION AMENDED

Contractors are encouraged to co-operate with the news media since all projects are constructed with public funds. Because the scope of this project will cause disruption of normal traffic flow, the Contractor is required to notify the public, in a timely manner, of disruptive activities such as lane closures and disruption of normal sidewalk access. The Contractor shall notify the public, with County concurrence, two weeks prior to commencing work on Sunset Boulevard (S-186) and Miller Drive West (S-187).

The Contractor is required to utilize area media to accomplish public notification of traffic disruptions.

The Contractor is required to deal directly with the news media, and all reasonable efforts should be made to co-operate with the media. However, the safety, security and construction schedule on site should not be disrupted in order to accomplish this. The Contractor may co-ordinate these activities with and receive guidance from the County.

SECTION 107: CONTRACT PROVISION TO REQUIRE CERTIFICATION AND

COMPLIANCE CONCERNING ILLEGAL ALIENS

By submission of this bid, the bidder as the prime contractor does hereby agree:

a. to certify its compliance with the requirements of Chapter 14 of Title 8 of the S.C. Code of Laws regarding Unauthorized Aliens and Public Employment;

b. to provide SCDOT with any documents required to establish such compliance upon request; and

c. to register and participate and require agreement from subcontractors and sub-subcontractors to register and participate in the federal work authorization program to verify the employment authorization of all new employees, or to employ only workers who supply the documents required pursuant to S.C.Code 8-14-20(B)(2).

SECTION 107: COORDINATION OF UTILITY RELOCATION WORK WITH

HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION:

SECTION AMENDED

As it is not economically feasible to complete the rearrangement of all utility conflicts in advance of the highway construction, such rearrangements may be underway concurrently with construction.

It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to inspect the site for potential utility conflicts.

Lumen (CenturyLink) - Communications Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer Authority Sparklight-Communication Dominion Energy – Gas Dominion Energy – power distribution Windstream - communications SEGRA – Communications Comcast – Communications Charter - Communications

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to call Palmetto Utility Protection Service at 811 or 1-888-721-7877 three (3) days prior to work so that existing utilities can be properly marked.

Underground Utilities: Sewer and water mains/services, telephone lines, power lines, gas lines and cables may be encountered and should be anticipated along roadways and rights-of-ways. The Contractor shall contact representatives of all utilities to determine the exact locations of all existing facilities and underground utilities and shall make every effort to avoid damage to such. Any utility lines and power poles, guys, etc., obstructing construction shall be protected from damage or moved by utility company, as necessary.

The contractor shall take care to prevent damage to existing manholes, meter boxes, values, etc. and coordinate with the utility owners to raise their items. The existing items will be required to be adjusted to the finished grade of the asphalt surface. There is no payment for this and is considered incidental to construction.

SECTION 107: IRAN DIVESTMENT ACT:

By submission of this bid/proposal, the bidder/proposer as the prime contractor/consultant/vendor does hereby certify his compliance to the following:

1. CERTIFICATION: (a) The Iran Divestment Act List is a list published pursuant to Section 11-57-310 that identifies persons engaged in investment activities in Iran. Section 11-57-310 requires the government to provide a person ninety days (90) written notice before he is included on the list. The following representation, which is required by Section 11-57-330(A), is a material inducement for SCDOT to award a contract to you. (b) By signing your Offer, you certify that, as of the date you sign, you are not on the then-current version of the Iran Divestment Act List. (c) You must notify SCDOT immediately if, at any time before posting of a final statement of award, you are added to the Iran Divestment Act List.

2. ONGOING OBLIGATIONS: (a) You must notify SCDOT immediately if, at any time during the contract term, you are added to the Iran Divestment Act List. (b) Consistent with Section 11-57-330(B), you shall not contract with any person to perform a part of the Work, if, at the time you enter into the subcontract, that person is on the then-current version of the Iran Divestment Act List.

3. OPTION TO RENEW RESTRICTION: Contractor acknowledges that, unless excused by Section 11- 57-320, if the contractor is on the then-current Iran Divestment Act List as of the date of any contract renewal, the renewal will be void ab initio.

SECTION 108: SUBLETTING OF CONTRACTS (SPECIALTY ITEMS):

The following items of work, when not performed by the Prime Contractor, will be designated as Specialty Items in all contracts in which the item does not constitute thirty percent (30%) or more of the original contract value:

Pavement Markings Permanent Roadway Signs Guardrail Signalization Milling Asphalt Pavement Electrical/Lighting Grassing Specialized Retaining Walls Landscaping Fencing Erosion Control Right of Way Surveying Permanent Construction Signs Railroad Track Work Utilities Jacking and Boring Contaminated Soil & Tank Removal Bridge Floor Grooving Bridge Barrier Walls Milled Rumble Strips Traffic Count Stations Buildings Drilled Shafts & Casings Navigational Lighting Pier Fender Systems Sound Barrier Walls

Additional specialty items in this project include:

Curb & Gutter Concrete Sidewalk Concrete Paving Drainage Structures Asphalt Paving Concrete Medians Cleaning, Painting & Rehabilitation of Structural Steel

Removal & Disposal of Existing Structures

SECTION 108: TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE RESURFACING WORK:

In addition to complying with Sub-section 108.7 of the Standard Specifications, the Contractor must abide by the following:

Once work on a road commences, the Contractor must not suspend work on the road without written permission from the Engineer. In the event the Contractor suspends work without such approval, additional liquidated damages in the amount of $500.00 per calendar day will be assessed for the unauthorized suspended work period.

SECTION 108: PAVING OPERATIONS:

The asphalt overlay shall be applied in two separate and distinct operations, each operation representing about one-half of the roadway width and traffic shall be maintained continuously. Unless otherwise directed by the Engineer, paving operations shall be scheduled such that the length of the longitudinal joint exposed to traffic shall not extend beyond the length of pavement placed in one normal days operation (or 3 miles, whichever is greater) before dropping back to bring the adjacent lane forward.

SECTION 201: LIMB TRIMMING:

SECTION AMENDED

There is a pay item for Limb Trimming. This pay item is for cutting limbs that affect sight distance at intersections and block paving operations on the roadways where directed by the Engineer.

The work will also include the trimming of trees and other vegetation within and overhanging County right-of-way to specified heights, and the removal and/or disposal of all trimmings.

The Contractor shall provide all of the necessary labor, equipment, personnel, reports, project management and incidentals (including but not limited to: cost for licenses, permits, disposal fees, landfill fees, disposal tipping fees, insurance and taxes) that may be needed to perform Limb Trimming as directed by the Engineer. The project shall be administered in a way that is safe to the environment, the public, and to the people performing the work. All work shall be performed with minimal damage to the desirable vegetation that is intended to remain and no damage to adjacent private property. Payment fees associated with disposal of debris shall be included in the contract unit bid price of Limb Trimming, no additional payment will be made by the Department for cost associated with disposal fees.

A valid South Carolina Driver’s License is required for all operators of all motor vehicles, truck-mounted or tractor-mounted application equipment. The Contractor shall always have on the work site, as the Contractor’s agent, personnel thoroughly experienced in the type of work being performed. All persons shall always wear approved clothing, safety vests, and any other safety equipment required to meet OSHA standards and normal industry standards. The Contractor shall provide on-site supervision of employees at all times.

All work shall be performed in accordance with the Department’s MUTCD (2011 Edition), The Standard Specifications for Highway Construction-Edition of 2025, Standard Drawings for Road Construction and the contract special provisions as outlined herein. All work shall conform to recognized standards of construction and shall be performed in a workmanlike manner. Adequate provisions shall be made for the proper drainage of the highway. All work shall be subject to the supervision and satisfaction of the County.

The Contractor shall be responsible for leaving work area safe to motorists and pedestrians during non-working hours.

All trimming shall be performed with equipment and methods that will leave a neat, cleanly cut surface that is equivalent to that produced by a saw or pruning shears. Equipment and methods that leave a shattered, splintered or otherwise aesthetically displeasing cut surface shall not be used. Rotary boom mowers shall not be used to trim limbs overhanging the roadway, shoulders, ditches or slopes.

The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting adjacent property at all times. All damage to adjacent property caused by the Contractor shall be repaired and restored to the original good and acceptable condition using the same quality and kinds of materials, as required by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall keep the site clean and free from an accumulation of debris or materials during service. At completion of work, the entire facility and premises shall be left clean. All accumulations of trash and other materials which are not to be used in the service must be removed from the premises on a daily basis.

SECTION 401: ASPHALT BINDER ADJUSTMENT INDEX:

For this project the Basic Bituminous Material Index will be determined on the first calender day of the month in which this project is let. The index and adjustment table will be available on the internet at https://www.scdot.org/business/constructionletting-monthlyindex.aspx, or may be obtained from the office of the Contracts’ Administrator.

SECTION 401: RATE OF APPLICATION:

The pounds per square yard specified are set up as an average rate of application. The Engineer may direct variations wherever conditions warrant.

SECTION 401: DRESSING OF SHOULDERS:

Prior to the placement of asphalt mixtures on existing roadways, the contractor will be required to remove all vegetation adjacent to the edge of pavement which impedes the placement of the asphalt mixture to the specified width. The contractor shall also remove and dispose of all excess asphalt which is disturbed during minor grading for widening, or during removal of debris or grass from existing surface during preparation of surface for new lift. After the asphalt mixture has been placed, the contractor shall blade the disturbed material to the extent that the shoulder is left in a neat and presentable condition. All excess material shall be removed from the project. No direct payment shall be made for this work, all costs are to be included in the price of other items of work.

DIVISION 600: MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES:

The Contractor is advised that all work involving design or installation of traffic control devices, including but not limited to signs, pavement markings, elements of work zone traffic control, etc., shall be in compliance with the FHWA’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), latest edition. The latest edition is defined as the edition that the Traffic Engineering Division of SCDOT recognizes as having been officially adopted (Engineering Directive, Memorandum 19) at the time the project is let, unless stated otherwise in the Special Provisions.

DIVISION 600: EVALUATION OF RETROREFLECTIVITY:

Within 20 days of initial application, the Contractor shall arrange for an independent party to evaluate the retroreflectivity of the pavement markings using a mobile retroreflectometer utilizing 30 meter CEN geometry. All lines shall be measured in both directions. The independent party conducting the measurements shall furnish directly to the Department a report detailing the average of the readings over one mile segments for each type of long line (white edgeline, white lane lines, yellow edgelines) along the length of the project. Average measurements shall also be provided along each ramp. Interstate mile markers may be used for beginning and ending points, with the first and last segments in each direction being less than one mile in length. The initial minimum retroreflectivity values shall be as follows:

Retroreflectivity (mcd/lux/m²)

White Yellow

450 350

A second evaluation shall take place within 20 days prior to the end of the 180 day observation period. The evaluation method shall be the same as described above. The 180 day minimum retroreflectivity values shall be as follows:

https://www.scdot.org/business/constructionletting-monthlyindex.aspx

Retroreflectivity (mcd/lux/m²)

White Yellow

400 300

All markings failing to meet the initial minimum retroreflectivity requirements by more than 50 mcd/lux/m² shall be replaced immediately at the Contractor’s expense. All markings failing to meet initial requirements by less than 50 mcd/lux/m² may be reevaluated at the time of the 180 day evaluation unless the defect causing the lower readings is obvious to the Engineer.

SECTION 653: RETROREFLECTIVE SIGN POST PANELS

Section 653 is hereby modified as follows:

653.2 Materials - Add the following paragraph:

Use retroreflective sign post panels constructed of a nonmetallic composite or 3mm aluminum composite material approved by the SCDOT covered with a 3-inch wide type III sheeting. Use sheeting that meets the requirements of Section 651.2.3. Use approved panels included on the Approved Products List For Traffic Control Devices in Work Zones.

653.4.2 Erection - Add the following paragraph:

Mount the panel for the full length of the post from the sign to within 6 inches above the edge of the roadway. Mount panel only on post specified in the plans or special provisions. Secure the panel to the post with a minimum of 3 5/16-inch bolts and a lock washer and flat washer between post and nut, or tamper-resistant and rust-resistant screws. Use bolts, washers and nuts meeting the requirements of section 651.2.2. Provide the sheeting in the color that matches the background color of the sign except that the color for the “Yield” and “Do No Enter” signs shall be red. Install panels to both posts, if there are two posts supporting the sign.

653.5 Measurement is replaced with the following:

653.5 Measurement

The quantity for the pay item U-Section Post for Sign Support – (2 or 3)P, U-Section Post for Sign Bracing – 2P or retroreflective sign post panel is the length of U-section post used for sign support or bracing or panel and is measured to the nearest 1/100 of a linear foot (LF) of the required post or panel, complete and accepted.

653.6 Payment is replaced with the following:

653.6 Payment

Payment for the accepted quantity for U-Section Post for Sign Support – (2or 3)P, U-Section Post for Sign Bracing –2P or Retroreflective Sign Post Panel, measured in accordance with Subsection 653.5, is determined using the contract unit bid price for the applicable pay item, and the payment includes all direct and indirect cost and expenses necessary to complete the work.

Payment is full compensation for fabricating and erecting U-section posts or braces or panels as specified or directed and includes providing mounting hardware; removing and disposing of existing signs supports, braces, and mounting hardware removed or replaced; replacing or relocating supports or braces shown on the Plans or directed by the RCE; and all other materials, labor, equipment, tools, supplies, transportation, and incidentals necessary to fulfill the requirements of the pay item in accordance with the Plans, the Specifications, and other terms of the Contract.

Pay items under this section include the following:

Item No. Pay Item Unit 6531205 U-Section Post for Sign Supports – 2P LF 6531210 U-Section Post for Sign Supports – 3P LF 6531215 U-Section Post for Sign Bracing – 2P LF 6531500 Reflective Sign Post Panels LF

BEAUFORT COUNTY RESURFACING AND RAISED INTERSECTION PROJECT

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Encroachment Permit Number: 200169774

Special Provisions

These Special Provisions are part of the approved encroachment permit package and must be kept with the approved permit and approved plans at the work site. The Permittee is responsible for ensuring that anyone performing work under the permit has access to and complies with all approved permit documents while on site.

Provision No. Special Provision

1100 When required by SCDOT, the Permittee shall schedule and participate in a preconstruction meeting with SCDOT prior to beginning Work in SCDOT right of way. The Permittee shall provide SCDOT an opportunity to attend any preconstruction meetings related to the permitted Work.

1103 Before beginning construction within SCDOT right of way, the Permittee shall provide SCDOT with the name, phone number, email address, and other required contact information for the contractor, subcontractor, field supervisor, or other responsible party performing the Work.

1104 When required by SCDOT, the Permittee shall provide a responsible field representative on site while Work is being performed within SCDOT right of way. The representative shall have authority to direct construction activities, coordinate with SCDOT, correct deficiencies, adjust traffic control, and respond to permit, safety, inspection, or field issues identified by SCDOT. The Permittee shall provide the representative’s contact information and any required emergency contact information to SCDOT before Work begins and shall keep the information current for the duration of the Work.

1300 When a bond, letter of credit, or other financial guarantee is required, SCDOT may withhold release until the Permittee submits all required sampling, testing, inspection, certification, and closeout documentation and the permitted Work has been accepted by SCDOT.

1405 When required by SCDOT, the Permittee shall submit as-built plans, drawings, exhibits, or other documentation showing the completed location, alignment, elevation, dimensions, materials, and features constructed within SCDOT right of way. Required as-built documentation shall be submitted after construction is complete and before final acceptance, permit closeout, or release of any bond, letter of credit, or other surety as applicable.

1500 Upon completion of the permitted Work, the Permittee shall request a final inspection from SCDOT. After the final inspection request, the Permittee shall allow SCDOT sufficient time to inspect the Work, identify any punch list items, and issue release or closeout documentation as applicable. Unless otherwise directed by SCDOT, punch list items, release documents, or closeout documentation may take up to three business weeks to be provided.

1501 The permitted entrance, access point, roadway improvement, gate, or other facility shall not be opened to public use or active operation until all required supporting improvements are complete, SCDOT has performed a final inspection, and SCDOT has authorized the facility to be opened.

1700 The Permittee shall maintain reasonable access to existing residential properties, commercial businesses, driveways, entrances, parking areas, and other affected access points throughout the permitted Work unless otherwise approved by SCDOT. Any temporary access restriction, closure, detour, or access modification shall be coordinated with SCDOT and affected property owners or occupants as required by SCDOT.

1701 The Permittee shall maintain safe and accessible pedestrian routes, sidewalks, crossings, curb ramps, and pedestrian access paths affected by the permitted Work unless otherwise approved by SCDOT. When an existing pedestrian route is closed or restricted, the Permittee shall provide an alternate pedestrian route, signing, barricades, channelization, and other pedestrian traffic control measures as required by SCDOT and the approved traffic control plan.

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Provision No. Special Provision

3102 Required sight distance for driveways, intersections, and access points shall be achieved and maintained for the duration of the access as shown on the approved plans, sight distance exhibit, or as required by SCDOT. No trees, vegetation, signs, vehicles, structures, utility appurtenances, landscaping, or other obstructions shall be placed, installed, maintained, or allowed within the required line of sight. The Permittee, property owner, utility owner, or other responsible party shall remove, relocate, trim, or modify sight distance obstructions as required by SCDOT to achieve and maintain acceptable sight distance.

3104 Utility poles, signs, cabinets, landscaping features, walls, fences, monuments, equipment, or other vertical structures installed within or near SCDOT right of way shall be located as far from the roadway as practical and as approved by SCDOT. Vertical features shall not obstruct required sight distance for motorists entering, exiting, or crossing at driveways, roadway intersections, or other access points. SCDOT may require relocation, removal, or modification of any vertical feature that obstructs required sight distance or creates a roadside safety concern.

3203 Paving, pavement repair, resurfacing, or pavement restoration within the roadway shall be performed by a contractor qualified to perform the work in accordance with applicable SCDOT requirements, unless otherwise approved by SCDOT.

3204 Pavement, driveway pavement, resurfacing, widening, or pavement restoration performed within SCDOT right of way shall be constructed using the…