Bid Document.PDF

PROPOSAL AGREEMENT FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION

COUNTY COUNTY PROJECT ID WITH PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Eau Claire 53312-984 - CTH R (Trempealeau County Line – Barka Road) Mill & Fill

This proposal, submitted by the undersigned bidder to Eau Claire County Highway Department, is in accordance with the advertised request for proposals. The bidder is to furnish and deliver all materials, and to perform all work for the improvement of the designated project in the time specified, in accordance with the appended Proposal Requirements and Conditions.

Proposal Guaranty Required: 10% Payable to: Eau Claire County Highway Department

Bid Submittal Due

Date: October 6, 2025 Time (Local Time): 10:30 a.m.

Firm Name, Address, City, State, Zip Code

Contract Completion Time

Date: November 14, 2025

Assigned Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal: 0%

Individual Partnership Joint Venture Corporation

This certifies that the undersigned bidder, duly sworn, is an authorized representative of the firm named above; that the bidder has examined and carefully prepared the bid from the plans, proposal, and all addenda, and has checked the same in detail before submitting this bid proposal; and that the bidder or agents, officer, or employees have not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with this bid proposal.

Subscribed and sworn to before me this date

(Signature, Notary Public, State of Wisconsin) (Bidder Signature)

(Print or Type Name, Notary Public, State of Wisconsin) (Print or Type Bidder Name)

(Date Commission Expires) (Bidder Title)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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53312-984 CTH R (Trempealeau County Line to Barka Road)

EAU CLAIRE COUNTY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title

No. of Pages

Proposal Agreement………………………………………………………………………………..

Table of Contents Advertisement for Bids Proposal Requirements and Conditions Standard Terms and Conditions Bid Preparation Proposal Bid Bond List of Subcontractors Statement of Bidder's Qualifications Special Provisions …………………………………………………….……………

Schedule of Items

Attached to this Proposal Book are the PLANS:

53312-984: CTH R (Trempealeau County Line – Barka Road) PLANS …………….. 5

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION: 53312-984 – CTH R (Trempealeau County Line – Barka Road)

Eau Claire County

BID DEADLINE: Monday, October 6, 2025

10:30 a.m., Local Time

NOTICE

Sealed bid proposals for the above project will be received by Brian Spilde, Eau Claire County Highway Interim Commissioner, at the Eau Claire County Highway Department, 5061 US Hwy 53, Eau Claire, WI 54701 until the Bid Deadline. Immediately thereafter, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

In general, Eau Claire County Project ID 53312-984 (CTH R) consists of the following major items: 2” asphalt removal, base aggregate dense (¾”) for shouldering, HMA pavement with fiber reinforcement, pavement marking, and all incidental items necessary to complete the work as shown on the plans and included in the proposal and contract.

Total project length is 3.6 miles.

Bid Form is organized so that bidder may submit a single prime bid on Project ID 53312-984

BID SECURITY

Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the amount of 10% of the maximum base bid amount. Bid and bid security may not be withdrawn for a period of time as specified in the Wis. Dept. of Transportation Standard Specifications.

Bid security will be retained if the Bidder is awarded the Work and fails to execute the Contract and furnish 100% Performance and Payment Bonds.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bidders shall be experienced in this type of work and shall be prequalified with the Wis. Dept. of Transportation for work in the class and amount of their bid or shall complete the Statement of Bidder's Qualifications bound with the proposal to demonstrate qualifications to perform the work. The Statement of Bidder's Qualifications, if completed, shall be returned with the Bid Proposal.

RIGHTS RESERVED

Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in any bid.

BIDDING DOCUMENTS

Bidding documents may be obtained in PDF electronic format by download from the DEMANDSTAR Network website, www.demandstar.com.

Published by authority of: Eau Claire County Highway Department, Mr. Brian Spilde, Interim Commissioner http://www.demandstar.com/

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

53312-984 CTH R (Trempealeau County Line to Barka Road)

EAU CLAIRE COUNTY

The bidder, signing and submitting this bid proposal, agrees and declares as a condition thereof, to be bound by the following conditions and requirements.

The bidder declares that they have carefully examined the site of, and the proposal, plans, specifications and contract forms for the work contemplated, and it is assumed that the bidder has investigated and is satisfied as to the conditions to be encountered, as to the character, quality, and quantities of work to be performed and materials to be furnished, and as to the requirements of the specifications, special provisions and contract. It is mutually agreed that submission of a proposal shall be considered conclusive evidence that the bidder has made such examination.

The bidder submits herewith a proposal guaranty in proper form and amount payable to the party as designated in the proposal, to be retained by and become the property of the owner of the work in the event the undersigned shall fail to execute the contract and contract bond and return the same to the office of the engineer within fourteen (14) days after having been notified in writing to do so; otherwise to be returned.

The bidder declares that they understand that the estimate of quantities in the attached schedule is approximate only and that the attached quantities may be greater or less in accordance with the specifications.

The bidder agrees to perform the said work, for and in consideration of the payment of the amount becoming due on account of work performed, according to the unit prices bid in the following schedule, and to accept such amounts in full payment of said work.

The bidder declares that all of the said work will be performed at their own proper cost and expense, that they will furnish all necessary materials, labor, tools, machinery, apparatus, and other means of construction in the manner provided in the applicable specifications and the approved plans for the work together with all standard and special designs that may be designated on such plans, and the special provisions in the contract of which this proposal will become a part, if and when accepted. The bidder further agrees that the applicable specifications and all plans and working drawings are made a part hereof, as fully and completely as if attached hereto.

The bidder, if awarded the contract, shall complete all work by November 14th, 2025 and coordinate with Eau Claire County two weeks prior to the start of construction. Upon receipt of the notice to proceed, the contractor may begin construction. The contractor is responsible for providing the owner with a proposed work schedule, to be included with the bid submittal.

The bidder declares that if they are awarded the contract, they will execute the contract agreement and begin and complete the work within the time named herein.

The bidder, if awarded the contract, shall pay all claims as required by Section 779.14, Statutes of Wisconsin, and shall be subject to and discharge all liabilities for injuries pursuant to Chapter 102 of the Statutes of Wisconsin, and all acts amendatory thereto. They shall further be responsible for any damages to property or injury to persons occurring through their own negligence or that of their employees or agents, incident to the performance of work under this contract, pursuant to the Standard Specifications for Highway and Structure Construction applicable to this contract.

In accordance with Wis. Stats., s. 779.14, Contractor agrees, to the extent practicable, to maintain a list of all subcontractors and suppliers performing labor or furnishing materials to Contractor for the project.

2.00 STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS

A. Acceptance-Rejection: Eau Claire County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes and to waive technicalities in any quotation or part thereof deemed to be in the best interest of Eau Claire County.

B. Non-Discrimination/Affirmative Action: Eau Claire County is committed to equal employment opportunity and is obligated not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or physical or mental handicap in regard to any position for which qualified. Further you are advised that as a contractor, subcontractor, vendor or lessee of Eau Claire County, you may be subject to Executive Order 16, as amended, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended. If covered, acceptance of this contract or purchase order shall constitute your agreement that you will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for national origin, age or physical or mental handicap in regard to any position for which qualified; and that you will comply with other specific requirements of these laws. In the event of noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clause, this purchase order or contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and you may be declared ineligible for further contracts or purchase orders.

C. Applicable Law: This contract shall be governed under the laws of the State of Wisconsin and is made at Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, and venue for any legal action to enforce the terms of the agreement shall be in Eau Claire County Circuit Court.

D. Assignment: No right or duty in whole or in part by the contractor under this contract may be assigned or delegated without the written consent of Eau Claire County.

E. Cancellation: Eau Claire County reserves the right to cancel this contract in whole or in part without penalty due to the non-appropriation of funds or for failure of the contractor to comply with terms, conditions, and specifications of this contract.

F. Delivery: Delivery shall be F.O.B. destination unless otherwise specified.

G. Deviation and Exceptions: Deviations and exceptions from terms, conditions, or specifications shall be described fully under the bidder's letterhead, signed, and attached to the request for bid. In the absence of such statement, the bid shall be accepted as in strict compliance with all terms, conditions, and specifications and the bidder shall be held liable.

H. Entire Agreement: These standard terms and conditions shall apply to any contract order awarded as a result of this request for bid except where special requirements are stated elsewhere in the request. In such the contract order with reference to parts and attachments shall constitute the entire agreement with previous communications pertaining to the subject of this request for bid being hereby superseded.

I. Guaranteed Delivery: Failure of the contractor to adhere to the delivery schedule that is specified or to promptly replace rejected materials shall render the contractor liable for all costs in excess of the contract price if alternate procurement is necessary. Excess costs shall include administrative costs.

J. Insurance Responsibility: The contractor to perform services for the County of Eau Claire shall: (A) Maintain worker's compensation insurance as required by Wisconsin Statutes, for all employees engaged in work: (B) Maintain general liability and property damage against any and all claim(s) which might occur in the carrying out of this agreement/contract.

Minimum coverage is $500,000-combined single limit liability. (C) When required, professional liability insurance; minimum coverage is $1 million. (D) When required, umbrella policy; minimum coverage is $1 million. Provide, upon request, an insurance certificate(s) indicating this coverage, countersigned by an insurer licensed to do business in the State of Wisconsin, covering the period of this agreement/contract. The insurance certificate shall state that the County is an additional insured.

K. Invoicing: Purchase orders shall be individually invoiced in accordance with the instructions contained on the purchase order or contract.

The County is subject to payment provisions of 1989 Wisconsin Act 233. The County, after receipt of a properly completed invoice or receipt and acceptance of the property or service whichever is later, will make payment within thirty (30) days as long as the properly completed invoice or receipt is received on or before the 4th of the month. If a properly completed invoice or receipt is not received by the 4th of the month, the contractor waives the right to collect interest under 1989 Wisconsin Act 233 if payment is not made within thirty (30) days.

L. Ordering: Purchase orders shall be placed directly to the contractor by authorized purchasing agents. No other purchase order or orders are authorized.

M. Quality Level: Unless otherwise indicated in the Request for Bid, all materials shall be first quality. Items which are used, obsolete, or which have been discontinued are unacceptable without prior written approval by the Purchasing Agent.

N. Quantities: Quantities shown on this request for bid are based on estimated needs. County reserves the right to increase/decrease quantities to meet actual needs or availability of funds.

O. Safety Requirements: Materials, equipment, and supplies provided to the County must comply fully with all safety requirements that are set forth by the Wisconsin Administrative Code, Rules of the Industrial Commission on Safety, and all applicable OSHA standards. When furnishing toxic or hazardous materials as defined in sub-part "Z" of the U.S.

Occupational Safety and Health Standards, the contractor shall furnish upon request appropriate OSHA Form 20, "Material Safety and Data Sheet", for each item provided.

1. During the course of performing the service necessary to satisfy the requirements of this request for bid, the contractor is fully liable for public and private protection while work is in progress or at any site exposed as a potential hazard. Contractor must provide warning devices and/or signs, which shall be prominently installed and displayed, and be fully in compliance with the aforesaid safety regulations.

P. Specifications: Specifications for the request for bid are the minimum acceptable. When specific manufacture model numbers are used, it is used to establish the design, type, construction, quality, functional capability and/or performance level desired. Alternates or substitutes may be bid.

Q. Substitutions: When substitutes are bid, they must be identified by manufacturer, stock number, and other descriptive information to establish equivalencies. The County shall be the sole judge of equivalency.

R. Taxes: Eau Claire County and its departments are exempt from payment of all federal taxes and Wisconsin state and local taxes on its purchases except Wisconsin excise tax as described below:

1. The County is exempt from state sales tax per Wisconsin Statute 77.54 (9)(a).

2. Contractors performing construction activities are not required to pay state user tax on the cost of materials.

For details visit the State of Wisconsin website at:

https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/TaxPro/news‐2016‐160510d.aspx

3. Eau Claire County, including all of its departments, is required to pay an excise tax on Wisconsin beer, liquor, wine, cigarettes, tobacco product, motor vehicle fuel engine oil and aviation fuel. However, Eau Claire County is exempt from payment of State of Wisconsin sales or user tax on this purchase. Eau Claire County may be subject to other state taxes on its purchases dependent upon the laws of that state.

S. Warranty: Unless otherwise specifically stated by the bidder, equipment purchases as a result of this request for bid shall be warranted against defects by the bidder for 90 days from date of receipt. The equipment manufacturer's standard warranty shall apply the minimum and must be honored by the contractor.

Certification of Independent Price Determination

1. By signing this bid, the respondent certifies, and in the case of a joint bid, each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, that in connection with this procurement:

a. The process in this bid have been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, agreement, for the purpose of restricting competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other respondent or with any competitor;

b. Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this bid have not been knowingly disclosed by the respondent and will not knowingly be disclosed by the respondent prior to opening in the case of an advertised procurement or prior to award in the case of a negotiated procurement, directly or indirectly to any other respondent or to any competitor; and

c. No attempt has been made or will be made by the respondent to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition.

BID PREPARATION

BID PREPARATION

To submit a bid for this project, either return the entire Proposal Book with the applicable forms completed or at a minimum return the following:

• Proposal Agreement

• Bid Security

• List of Subcontractors

• Statement of Bidder's Qualifications (if not already pre-qualified with Wis. Dept. of Transportation for work in the class and amount of bid)

• Schedule of Items (with acknowledgment of addenda, if applicable)

PROPOSAL BID BOND

COUNTY PROJECT ID WITH PROJECT DESCRIPTION LETTING DATE

53312-984 - CTH R (Trempealeau County Line – Barka Road)

Eau Claire County

Name of Principal

Name of Surety State in Which Surety is Organized

We, the above-named Principal and the above-named Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the Eau Claire County Highway Department (Owner) in the sum equal to the Proposal Guaranty for the total bid submitted for the payment to be made; we jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. The condition of this obligation is that the Principal has submitted a bid proposal to the Owner for the improvement designated by the Project ID, Project Description, and Letting Date indicated above.

If the Principal is awarded the contract and, within the time and manner required by law after the prescribed forms are presented for signature, enters into a written contract in accordance with the bid, and files the bond with the Owner to guarantee faithful performance and payment for labor and materials, as required by law, or if the Owner shall reject all bids for the work described, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise, it shall be and remain in full force and effect. In the event of failure of the Principal to enter into the contract or give the specified bond, the Principal shall pay to the Owner within 10 business days of demand a total equal to the Proposal Guaranty as liquidated damages; the liability of the Surety continues for the full amount of the obligation as stated until the obligation is paid in full.

The Surety, for value received, agrees that the obligations of it and its bond shall not be impaired or affected by any extension of time within which the Owner may accept the bid; and the Surety does waive notice of any such extension.

IN WITNESS, the Principal and Surety have agreed and have signed by their proper officers and have caused their corporate seals to be affixed this date:

(Date Must Be Entered)

PRINCIPAL

SURETY

(Company Name) (Name of Surety)

(Signature and Title) (Signature of Attorney-in-Fact)

NOTARY FOR PRINCIPAL NOTARY FOR SURETY

(Date) (Date) State of Wisconsin

County of

State of Wisconsin

County of

On the above date, this instrument was acknowledged before me by the named person(s).

On the above date, this instrument was acknowledged before me by the named person(s).

(Signature, Notary Public, State of Wisconsin) (Signature, Notary Public, State of Wisconsin)

(Print or Type Name, Notary Public, State of Wisconsin) (Print or Type Name, Notary Public, State of Wisconsin)

(Date Commission Expires) Notary Seal (Date Commission Expires) Notary Seal

IMPORTANT: A certified copy of Power of Attorney of the signatory agent must be attached to the bid bond.

LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

Section 66.0901(7), Wisconsin Statutes, provides that as a part of the bid proposal, the bidder also shall submit a list of the subcontractors the bidder proposes to contract with and the class of work to be performed by each. In order to qualify for inclusion in the bidder's list a subcontractor shall first submit a bid in writing to the general contractor at least 48 hours prior to the time of the bid closing. The list may not be added to or altered without the written consent of the municipality. A proposal of a bidder is not invalid if any subcontractor and the class of work to be performed by the subcontractor has been omitted from a proposal; the omission shall be considered inadvertent or the bidder will perform the work personally.

No subcontract, whether listed herein or later proposed, may be entered into without the written consent of the Engineer as provided in Subsection 108.1 of the Standard Specifications.

Name of Subcontractor Class of Work Estimated Value

STATEMENT OF BIDDERS QUALIFICACTIONS

STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

To: Project:

Date:

The following experience record shall be submitted with the proposal by each bidder that is not pre-qualified with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) for work in the class and amount of its bid. (Bidders who are properly pre-qualified with WisDOT do not need to complete this form.)

Name of Bidder:

Business Address:

Street

City State Zip Code

1. Number of years in business as a Contractor under the present:

Business Name:

As Principal Contractor: As a Sub-Contractor:

2. Class of work you are equipped to perform:

3. Class of work you usually sublet:

4. Have any members of your concern ever operated under any other business name?

If so, give details:

5. Have you ever failed to qualify as a responsible bidder? If so, give details:

6. Have you ever refused to enter into a contract after the award is made to you?

7. Have you ever failed to complete any work? If so, give details:

8. Has any surety or financial institution ever experienced loss on your concern?

STATEMENT OF BIDDERS QUALIFICATIONS

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9. Give name, address, and telephone number of Owner; type of work; and the contract amount of at least three projects completed in the last three years:

Owner

Name, Address, Telephone No.

Type of Work

Contract Amount

10. Give name, address, and telephone number of Owner; type of work; and the contract amount of projects now in process of construction:

Owner Name, Address, Telephone No.

Type of Work

Contract Amount

11. Indicate your experience in the construction of work similar to this project (if not demonstrated by

Questions 9 and 10, above):

12. Give construction experience of principal individuals of your organization:

Years of Size and Type Name Position Experience of Work

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13. Attach a list of your major equipment pertinent to this project.

14. Are there any judgments, suits, or claims pending against you? If so, give details:

15. Does your organization operate as a corporation, partnership, or individual?

A. If a corporation, when incorporated:

In which state incorporated:

List name, title, and address of all officers:

Name Title Address

B. If a partnership, date of organization:

General, Limited, or Associated?

List name, address, and proportional interest of parties:

Proportional Name Address Interest

16. If requested prior to award of contract, provide to the Owner an accurate, up-to-date, condensed financial statement of the corporation, partnership, or individual.

STATEMENT OF BIDDERS QUALIFICATIONS

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The undersigned hereby declares and certifies that the foregoing is a true statement of the experience and condition of the organization, therein first given and that any agency or individual herein named authorized to supply any information as may be deemed necessary to verify this statement.

Signed

Title

Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of , 20

Notary Public

County, My Commission expires

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Article

Special Provisions

Table of Contents

Description

Page #

1. GENERAL

2. SCOPE OF WORK

3. PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

4. DEFINITION AND TERMS

5. PAYMENT PROCEDURE

6. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

7. LAWS AND REGULATIONS

8. UTILITIES

9. TRAFFIC CONTROL

10. REMOVING ASPHALTIC SURFACE - MILLING

11. BASE AGGREGATE DENSE 3/4-INCH

12. TACK COAT

13. HMA PAVEMENT 4 MT 58-34 S WITH FIBER REINFORCEMENT

14. MOBILIZATION

15. MARKING LINE PAINT 4-INCH

16. LOCATING NO-PASSING ZONES

17. SAWING ASPHALT

18. COORDINATION OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

19. INSPECTION AND PAY QUANTITIES

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1. GENERAL

All the work is located in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. The work shall be in accordance with the plans thereof, and shall be executed under the requirements of the State of Wisconsin, Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications for Highway and Structure Construction, 2025 edition, and these special provisions. The contractor awarded the project must have this book on site, and must understand its contents. The specification book can be obtained by calling WI Department of Administration Document Sales and Distribution Section at 800-362-7253, ordering from the website at https://docsales.wi.gov/Products.aspx?CatID=bb092a98-4e97-e411-80d6-0050568c2c98 or writing to 2310 Darwin Rd, Madison, WI 53704-3108. The cost is $30.40 (plus shipping and handling) per book.

All references to the State of Wisconsin or Highway Commission within the Standard Specifications for Highway and Structure Construction shall mean the Eau Claire County Highway Department.

All references to Engineers shall mean EAU CLAIRE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, 5061 US

HWY 53, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701.

The Eau Claire County Highway Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept any bid that is in their opinion the most advantageous to Eau Claire County.

If all or a portion of the plans and special provisions are developed in the SI metric system and the schedule of prices is developed in the US standard measure system, the department will pay for the work as bid in the US standard system.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

In general, Eau Claire County Project ID 53312-984 (CTH R) consists of the following major items: 2” asphalt removal, base aggregate dense (¾”) for shouldering, HMA pavement with fiber reinforcement, pavement marking, and all incidental items necessary to complete the work as shown on the plans and included in the proposal and contract. Total project length is 3.6 miles.

3. PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

Provide the time frame for construction of the project within the 2025 construction season to the Engineer in writing within a month after executing the contract but at least 14 calendar days before the preconstruction conference. Assure that the time frame is consistent with the contract completion time.

Upon approval, the engineer will issue the notice to proceed within ten calendar days before the beginning of the approved time frame.

To revise the time frame, submit a written request to the engineer at least two weeks before the beginning of the intended time frame. The engineer will approve or deny that request based on the conditions cited in the request and its effect on the department’s scheduled resources.

4. DEFINITION AND TERMS

References to Owner, Department, Secretary, and State in the contract documents shall mean Eau Claire County Highway Department.

5. PAYMENT PROCEDURE

Payments will be made for work completed and materials incorporated into the project with a 10% retainage. Complete payment will be made upon the completion and acceptance of the work for the entire contract upon approval of the Engineer and the Eau Claire County Highway Department.

6. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

All prime contractors shall provide a Certificate of Insurance on forms acceptable to the owner. All subcontractors shall provide and carry at a minimum, the insurance coverage and limits as indicated in the General Conditions or as required by the owner, whichever is higher. This shall be submitted to the owner before a contract is signed.

See Eau Claire County Standard Terms and Conditions for Minimum Requirement Limits.

https://docsales.wi.gov/Products.aspx?CatID=bb092a98-4e97-e411-80d6-0050568c2c98

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A certificate of Insurance will be required by the County.

7. LAWS AND REGULATIONS

The bidder's attention is directed to the fact that all applicable state laws and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project, which relate to the performance of the work, the protection of adjacent property and the maintenance of protective facilities, shall apply to the contract throughout, and they will be deemed to be included in the contract the same as though herein written out in full.

8. UTILITIES

This contract does not come under the provision of Administrative Rule Trans 220.

Utility relocations and/or adjustments are not anticipated during project work.

9. TRAFFIC CONTROL

This work shall be in accordance with the requirements outlined in Section 643 of the “Standard Specifications”.

Contractor is responsible for Traffic Control throughout the project. The contractor shall provide suitable traffic warning devices for any activity being performed on any public street for this project. Additional traffic control may be required for moving operations and other localized operations posing a hazard to the public. Traffic control shall be supplemented as directed by the Eau Claire County Highway Department. The MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices) and WisDOT TGM (Traffic Guidelines Manual) can be used to guide supplemental traffic control.

CTH R from Trempealeau County Line to Barka Road will be open to traffic during construction operations through the use of construction staging and temporary lane closures during daylight hours.

During night shutdown, one lane in each direction must remain open on a hard surface or base aggregate dense.

Proceed with operations when all traffic control devices and flag persons, for such work, are in the proper location. Provide and maintain the necessary barricades, signs, lights, temporary markings, flagmen, and such other safety devices as called for on the plans or as directed by the Engineer.

Have available at all times during working hours sufficient experienced personnel to promptly install, remove and reinstall the required control devices to route traffic for any single lane closure.

Conduct operations in a manner that will cause the least interference to traffic movements. The minimum number of vehicles of the contractor, suppliers, and employees necessary for the prosecution of the work shall be permitted to park at the various work sites for the minimum time necessary for the performance of the work.

During nighttime hours, do not park or store equipment within fifteen (15) feet of the near edge of the shoulder of the traveled roadway unless approved by the Engineer.

Access will be maintained to residential, field, and commercial entrances. When access must be interrupted, the contractor shall notify the residents 48 hours in advance.

Contact emergency services (law enforcement, ambulance, fire and rescue), schools, and other officials of changes that might affect their operations.

Notify residents, emergency services, and other officials of roadway closure at least 48 hours in advance if necessary.

Incident and traffic issues that occur along the roadway are anticipated to be handled by emergency responders, local law enforcement and state patrol in the same manner as they are handled currently along CTH R. The contractor will be responsible for notifying emergency responders and law enforcement prior to start of construction.

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10. REMOVING ASPHALTIC SURFACE - MILLING

This work shall be in accordance with the requirements outlined in Section 204 of the “Standard Specifications”.

11. BASE AGGREGATE DENSE 3/4-INCH

The Base Aggregate Dense shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements outlined in Section 305 of the “Standard Specifications” and the following provisions:

A. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and place the base course material as required to construct the base course to grade.

B. Gradation:

a. Gradation for the base aggregate dense ¾-inch shall conform to the ¾-inch gradation as specified in subsection 305.2.2.1

b. Base Aggregate Dense ¾-Inch shall be paid for by the ton delivered and placed.

12. TACK COAT

This work shall be in accordance with the requirements outlined in Section 455 of the “Standard

13. HMA PAVEMENT 4 MT 58-34 S WITH FIBER REINFORCEMENT

This work shall be in accordance with the requirements outlined in Section 450 and 460 of the “Standard Specifications”, and the following revisions:

A. Contractor shall notify Department a minimum of two working days ahead of paving operations.

B. Replace 450.3.1.3 Transfer Devices with the following:

a. Ensure that transfer devices have surge bin capacity adequate to pave continuously at a uniform speed. If maintaining uniform and continuous paving, the engineer may allow the contractor to omit the surge bin. Do not use devices that cause vibrations or other motion that adversely affect the finished ride. For clarity, the engineer will require use of a surge bin if paving operations are not maintained at a uniform and continuous speed (if HMA truck transport rate exceeds the paving operation laydown rate). This requirement is related to concern for temperature differential.

b. Truck transport shall be planned such that the HMA transport rate (tons/hr) closely matches plant production rate and laydown rate.

C. For clarification, Air Void Regression Mix (AVR) is not required on this project.

D. Replace 460.2.5(2) with the following: The maximum allowable percent binder replacement, from RAS, RAP, and FRAP in combination is 20.0 percent.

E. For clarification, per 460.3.3.3, the Owner shall be electing to waive density testing.

a. By waiving density testing, the Owner shall accept the mixture by the ordinary compaction procedure as specified in 450.3.2.6.2. The full text of this spec item is included below for clarity.

b. 450.3.2.6.2 Ordinary Compaction.

i. Unless the contract specifies otherwise, compact patching, leveling, and wedging layers of asphaltic pavement or surfacing; all layers of plant mixed asphaltic base and base widening; driveways; and other non-traffic areas until no further appreciable consolidation is visible under the action of compaction equipment. Use two or more rollers per paver if placing more than approximately 165 tons of mixture per hour.

ii. The engineer will assess the compacted density using methods specified for the

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particular type of work.

F. Add the following to standard spec 460.2:

a. 460.2.8 Asphalt Fiber Reinforcement

i. Synthetic fiber reinforcement blend formulated to reinforce Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA). Fiber shall be stored and handled by the contractor in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.

ii. General: Material meeting requirements listed below that is compatible with HMA or approved equal.

iii. Material Types: Virgin Polyolefins and Virgin Aramid

iv. Form: Twisted Fibrillated & Monofilament Fibers

v. Specific Gravity (Bulk Relative Density): 0.91 and 1.44

vi. Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi / 400,000 psi

vii. Maximum Length: ¾-inch

viii. Color: Yellow, Black, Tan

ix. Acid / Alkali Resistance: Inert

x. Operating Temperature: -100°F to 800°F, N/A

G. Add the following to standard spec 460.3.1:

a. Fibers shall be added to the mix at the batch plant at a rate of not less than one (1) pound of fibers per one (1) ton of asphalt mix batched. Batching and mixing with the fibers shall be in conformance with manufacturer recommendations.

b. Fiber reinforced asphalt pavement shall have placement and compaction completed according to the manufacturer’s requirements and specifications. Care shall be taken when placing the mix to avoid using long tine rakes or other tools that will align fibers or disrupt the homogeneous, uniform 3-dimensional fiber dispersion when moving the mix.

H. Replace standard spec 460.5.2.1 (2) with the following:

a. Payment for the HMA Pavement bid item is full compensation for providing HMA pavement, for fiber material added to HMA, for mixture design, and aggregate source testing. Tack coat will be paid separately under the Tack Coat bid item as specified in 455.5.

14. MOBILIZATION

This work shall be in accordance with the requirements outlined in Section 619 of the “Standard

15. MARKING LINE PAINT 4-INCH

This work shall be in accordance with the requirements outlined in Section 646 of the “Standard

16. LOCATING NO-PASSING ZONES

This work shall be in accordance with the requirements outlined in Section 648 of the “Standard

17. SAWING ASPHALT

This work shall be in accordance with the requirements outlined in Section 690 of the “Standard

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18. COORDINATION OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

All construction activities shall be coordinated with Eau Claire County Highway Department so that all work will be completed in a timely and efficient manner.

19. INSPECTION AND PAY QUANTITIES

All work may be inspected by a representative of Eau Claire County. All materials used in the project will be subject to random samples to verify contract compliance if deemed necessary by Eau Claire County and/or the Engineer.

Quantities will be measured and verified in the field by the Engineer or the Eau Claire County Highway Department for the following items: Removing Asphaltic Surface The Contractor shall supply load tickets for the Base Aggregate Dense ¾-Inch, Tack Coat, HMA Pavement 4 MT 58-34 S, and Fiber Reinforcement

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION:

Eau Claire County

NAME OF BIDDER:__________________________________________________________________________

ADDENDA:

Bidder acknowledges receipt of addenda ______________ to ______________ inclusive.

UNIT PRICE SCHEDULE

EAU CLAIRE COUNTY PROJECT ID: 53312-984: CTH R (Trempealeau County Line – Barka Road)

Item No.

Description

Unit

Est.

Quantity

Bid Unit Price

Bid Price

204.0110 Removing Asphalt Surface SY 68,260 $ $ _

305.0110 Base Aggregate Dense 3/4-Inch TON 860 $ $ _

455.0605 Tack Coat GAL 4,550 $ $ _

460.6244 HMA Pavement 4 MT 58-34 S with Fiber

Reinforcement TON 7,420 $ $ _

619.1000 Mobilization EA 1 $ $ _

643.5000 Traffic Control LS 1 $ $ _

646.1020 Marking Line Paint 4-Inch

(centerline) LF 19,008 $ $ _

646.1020 Marking Line Paint 4-Inch

(fog line) LF 38,016 $ $ _

648.0100 Locating no-passing zones MI 3.6 $ $ _

690.0150 Sawing Asphalt LF 128 $ $ _

TOTAL BID PRICE

EC CO. PROJECT ID: 53312-984: CTH R (Tremp. Co. Line – Barka Rd) $ _ _