Buy America Clause.pdf

This document is the 2012 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, which outlines the requirements for state and local transportation construction projects. The specification includes a "Buy America" clause that mandates the use of American-made steel and iron products in any federally funded transportation projects. The clause requires contractors to provide certification that all steel and iron products used in the project are produced in the United States, with limited exceptions. Contractors must maintain all relevant documentation to support the Buy America certification. The specification also includes other standard construction requirements, such as material quality, construction methods, and testing procedures.

The document provides a comprehensive set of guidelines and requirements for state and local transportation construction projects that utilize federal funding. It ensures that taxpayer dollars are used to support American manufacturing and labor in the transportation infrastructure industry.