Canton Victory Park Arctic Edge Walk Improvements 2025.pdf

Charter Township of Canton

Request For Proposal for

Victory Park Arctic Edge Walk Improvements

Contact: Jeanette Aiello Phone: 734 394-5479

E-mail: jeanette.aiello@cantonmi.gov

Date Issued: 6/12/2025

Due Date & Time: 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 26, 2025

The deadline established for the receipt of your sealed bid is 6/26/2025 at 3:00 p.m. The proposal is to be submitted online on the bidnetdirect.com / MITN Purchasing Group web portal.

SECTION # 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & INSTRUCTIONS

1. SUBMISSION OF OFFERS: All offers should be submitted online in the bidnetdirect.com /

MITN Purchasing Group web portal. Any submittal received in the Clerk’s Office will not be considered. No offer may be modified after acceptance. No offer may be withdrawn after opening for a period of sixty days unless otherwise specified. The proposal must include all costs.

2. EXECUTION OF OFFER: Offer shall contain a manual signature in the space(s) provided of a representative authorized to legally bind the offeror to the provisions therein.

3. EXECUTION OF ACCEPTANCE: Canton Township legally recognizes acceptance of formal offer when a written contract is signed by both parties. Offerer is not to assume that the Canton Board of Trustees resolution approving the bid or proposal is a binding contract.

4. OPENING & RECORDING: Opening shall be public in the Clerk’s Office immediately following the advertised deadline date and time for receipt of submittals.

5. INTEGRITY: Canton Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

6. TABULATION: Bid results will be posted on the MITN website at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/solicitations/open-bids/page1

7. BOARD AWARDS: As the best interest of Canton may require, Canton reserves the right to make award(s) by an individual item, group of items, all or none, or a combination thereof; on a geographical basis and/or on a countrywide basis with one or more supplier(s) or provider(s);

to reject any and all offers or waive any irregularity or technicality in offers received. Offerors are cautioned to make no assumptions. Any or all awards made as a result of this invitation shall conform to applicable ordinances and policies of Canton Township. Bid awards will be posted on the Township’s website at www.canton-mi.org.

8. BRAND NAME OR EQUAL: If items requested by this invitation have been identified in the specifications by a brand name “OR EQUAL” description, such identification is intended to be descriptive and not restrictive and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be acceptable. Offers proposing “equal” products will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the offer and are determined by Canton to meet fully the salient characteristic requirements listed in the specifications.

9. PRICING: Unless otherwise specified prices offered shall remain firm for a period of at least sixty (60) days; all pricing of goods shall include FOB Canton Township, all packing, handling, shipping charges and delivery to any point(s) within Canton to a secure area or inside delivery.

https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/solicitations/open-bids/page1 http://www.canton-mi.org/

10. PAYMENT TERMS: Canton Township will remit full payment on all undisputed invoices within thirty (30) days from receipt by the appropriate person(s) of the invoice or receipt of all products or services ordered.

11. INCURRED EXPENSE: This invitation does not commit Canton to make an award nor shall

Canton be responsible for any cost or expense which may be incurred by any respondent in preparing and submitting a reply, or any cost or expense incurred by any respondent prior to the execution of a purchase order or contract agreement.

12. QUESTIONS/ ADDENDA: Any questions concerning the conditions or specifications shall be directed to the designated contact person. Addenda items will be posted on the township website, on the Purchasing Division page under Requests for Bids, Proposals and Qualifications. It is the bidder’s responsibility to check and verify that addenda have been issued. Failure to acknowledge addenda may result in the offer not being considered.

13. CLARIFICATION/CORRECTION OF ENTRY: Canton reserves the right to allow for the clarification of questionable entries and the correction of OBVIOUS MISTAKES.

14. INSURANCE: The successful bidder is required to furnish evidence of the following insurance requirements in accordance with Canton’s Risk Management Policy O:02. Work may not commence until the Certificates of Insurance have been received. The coverage requirements are as follows:

Workers’ Compensation Insurance: The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the life of this contract, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, including Employers’ Liability Coverage, in accordance with all applicable statutes of the State of Michigan.

Commercial General Liability Insurance: The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the life of this contract, Commercial General Liability Insurance on an “Occurrence Basis” with limits of liability not less than $ 3,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate combined single limit, Personal Injury, Bodily Injury, and Property Damage. Coverage shall include the following extensions: (A) Contractual Liability; (B) Products and Completed Operations; (C) Independent Contractors Coverage; (D) Broad Form General Liability Extensions or equivalent.

Motor Vehicle Liability: The Contractor, or its subcontractors, shall procure and maintain during the life of this contract Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance, including Michigan No-Fault Coverage, with limits of liability not less than $ 3,000,000 per occurrence combined single limit, Bodily Injury, and Property Damage. Coverage shall include all owned vehicles, all non-owned vehicles, and all hired vehicles.

Additional Insured: Commercial General Liability Insurance as described above, shall include an endorsement stating that the following shall be Additional Insured: The Charter Township of Canton, all elected and appointed officials, all employees and volunteers, all boards, commissions, and/or authorities and board members, including employees and volunteers thereof.

Cancellation Notice: The Insurance coverage described above, shall include an endorsement stating the following: “It is understood and agreed that Thirty (30) days Advance Written Notice of Cancellation, Non-Renewal, Reduction, and/or Material Change shall be sent to: Erika Hidalgo, 1150 Canton Center S., Canton MI, 48188.

Indemnification: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the (name of contractor) agrees to defend, pay on behalf of, indemnify, and hold harmless the Charter Township of Canton, its elected and appointed officials, employees and volunteers, and others working on behalf of the Charter Township of Canton against any and all claims, demands, suits, or loss, including all costs connected therewith, and for any damages which may be asserted, claimed, or recovered against or from the Charter Township of by reason of personal injury, including bodily injury or death and/or property damage, including loss of use thereof, which arises out of or is in any way connected or associated with this agreement.

15. PUBLIC ACT 517 OF 2012: In accordance with Public Act 517 of the Public Acts of 2012, any Iran linked business is not eligible to submit a bid on a request for proposal with a public entity in Michigan. An “Iran linked business” includes the following:

(1) A person engaging in investment activities in the energy sector of Iran, including a person that provides oil or liquefied natural gas tanker or products used to construct or maintain pipelines used to transport oil or liquefied gas for the energy section of Iran; and

(2) A financial institution that extends credit to another person, if that person will use the credit to engage in investment activities in the energy sector of Iran.

For purposes of this prohibition, “person” includes an individual, corporation, company, limited liability company, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other non-governmental entity, organization or group. It also includes a governmental entity or instrumentality of a governmental entity, or any successor, subunit, parent company or subsidiary of, or company under common ownership or control with and of the foregoing.

16. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS: This project is being financed by the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department of the United States of America. As such the following Regulations and laws will be strictly enforced by Canton Township:

a) Builder’s Contractor License with the State of Michigan

b) SAM.Gov Registration - Contractor Eligibility https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM#1

c) Davis Bacon – Fair Wages

d) Solicitation of MBE and WBE – please submit your documents

e) Section 3 – Opportunities for Low/Moderate Income Persons please submit your documents

17. RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTING: Responses to this RFP will be evaluated using the point system shown in Section 2. All Contractors and subcontractors are encouraged to provide details of all the information requested in Section 2. If bidder does not submit all of the information requested, the bidder will not be precluded from the evaluation process, but scores will reflect the lack of information provided. Final Step of determination may result in an interview process, of all or subset of responsible bidders, that will be scored independently from the above evaluation criteria. Interviews will be based on a set of predetermined questions, depending on the project scope.

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM#1

SECTION # 2 – RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTING REQUESTED

INFORMATION

The following describes the elements that should be included in each of the proposal sections and the weighted point system that will be used for evaluation of the proposals.

Bidders should organize Proposals into the following Sections:

A. Price B. Qualifications, Experience and Accountability C. Workplace Safety D. Workforce Development E. Social Equity and Sustainability F. Work Plan

Bidders are strongly encouraged to provide details of all of the information requested below as well as all Sub-Contractors. Back-up documentation may be requested at the sole discretion of Canton Township to validate all of the responses provided herein by the proposers. False statements by proposers to any of the criteria provided herein will result in the proposal being considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award. If bidder does not submit all of the information requested, the bidder will not be precluded from the evaluation process, but scores will reflect the lack of information provided.

A. Price (35 points)

1. Submitted Proposals must break out labor costs from material and equipment costs.

B. Qualifications, Experience and Accountability (15 points)

1. Qualifications of management and supervisory personnel to be assigned by the bidder, including the qualifications of subcontractors.

2. References from individuals or entities the bidder has worked for within the last five

(5) years of service including specific municipal projects, information regarding records of performance and job site cooperation.

3. Evidence of any quality assurance program used by the bidder and the results of any such program on the bidder’s previous projects.

4. Assurance that all construction work for this project must proceed economically, efficiently, continuously and without interruption.

5. A list of previous projects completed within the past five (5) years of comparable size and complexity, including dates, clients, approximate dollar value, and size.

Documentation from these previous projects including but not limited to all extra costs relating to the bidder’s timeliness, performance, technique standards, trade standards, quality of work, extension requests, contractual fines and penalties imposed, liens filed, history of claims for extra work and any contract defaults with an explanation of the reason for the default and how the default was resolved.

6. Provide a copy of the company’s most recent financial statements.

C. Workplace Safety (10 points)

1. The ratio of journeypersons to apprentices proposed to be used on the construction project job site, if apprentices are to be used on the project.

2. Documentation of an on-going Michigan OSHA approved safety training program for employees to be used on the proposed job site.

3. Evidence of the bidder’s workers’ compensation Experience Modification Rating (EMR). Preference will be given to contractors and subcontractors who exhibit an EMR of 1.0 or less based on a three-year average.

4. All craft labor that will be employed by the firm for the project has completed at least the OSHA 10-hour training course for safety established by the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration.

5. All craft labor that will be employed by the firm for the project has completed at least the OSHA 30-hour training course for safety established by the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration.

6. Documentation of master or journeyperson certification or status for masters and journeypersons to be used on the project, and the source of such certification or status.

D. Workforce Development (15 points)

1. Documentation as to pay rates of employees and whether the bidder provides health insurance, pension or other retirement benefits, or other benefits to its employees.

2. Documentation that the bidder participates in a Registered Apprenticeship program that is registered with the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship or by a state Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship.

E. Social Equity and Sustainability (10 points)

1. A statement from the bidder as to what percentage of its workforce can be drawn significantly from area residents because a goal of the Township is to utilize, in its construction activities, local residents as much as is economically feasible while retaining the high quality of construction required for its construction activities, consistent with applicable law. The township will consider in evaluation which bids best serve its interest, the extents to which responsible and qualified bidders are able to achieve this goal.

2. Assurance that the bidder is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight or disability.

3. Evidence of Equal Employment Opportunity Programs, such as policies or specific programs, for minorities, women, veterans, returning citizens and small businesses.

4. Evidence that the bidder is a business operated in Canton Township.

F. Work Plan (15 points)

1. The proposed work plan to complete the project, including such information as the schedule, staging, materials and equipment to be used, methods and techniques for completing the work that will be employed, plans to maintain operations at Township facilities or access to city infrastructure during construction if desired by the Township, or other criteria as determined by the Township in the bid documents.

Selection Process:

Final step of determination may result in an interview process, of all or subset of responsible bidders, that will be scored independently from the above evaluation criteria. This provides the opportunity to explore significant variations of the proposals received. Interviews will be based on a set of predetermined questions, depending on the project scope.

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SHEETS

(These sheets must be completed and included with proposal)

COMPANY NAME: ________________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________

PHONE #______________________

ESTABLISHED: _____________________ ___________

(Month) (Year)

TYPE OF ORGANIZATION: (Circle One)

A) Individual B) Partnership C) Corporation D) Joint Venture E) Other __________________________________ (Specify)

(If Applicable)

FORMER FIRM NAMES(S) YEARS IN BUSINESS

YEARS OF WORK IN A RELATED FIELD:

(Described Any Related Work)

USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS:

To provide all services listed in the specifications, would any services be handled by subcontractors? ______ Yes/No If “Yes”, please explain:

Subcontractor Name(s): ____________________________________________

PROJECT MANAGER:

Would your company be able to provide a single project manager for this work? ___ Yes/No

Name: __________________________ Credentials: (Please List)

Title: ____________________________ _________________________________

REFERENCES: List (3) clients who have had work meeting (or similar to) the Specifications:

COMPANY ADDRESS CONTACT PHONE

1) ____________________________________________________________

2) _____________________________________________________________

3) _____________________________________________________________

EQUIPMENT: List equipment, owned by the company to be used while completing the job:

THE FOREGOING IS A TRUE STATEMENT OF FACTS:

I/we hereby certify under penalty of law that we are not an Iran linked business as defined in PA 517 of 2012.

Signature of Authorized Company Representative: __________________________

Company _________________________________

Address _________________________________

Date _________________________________

Phone # _________________________________

E-Mail Address _________________________________

Representative’s Name _________________________________ (Please Print)

Canton Sports Complex Kicker’s Walk Improvements

Canton Township, Michigan

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SECTION 02300

EARTHWORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Preparation of subgrade for walks, pavements, and other sitework.

2. Rough and finish grading.

3. Excavation for filling and grading.

4. Filling and subgrade preparation.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 02 22 00 - Site Demolition: Demolition and removal of designated existing site items.

2. Section 31 23 16 - Excavation and Fill: Earthwork for structures, utilities, and pavement.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

1. ASTM C 136 - Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and course Aggregates.

2. ASTM D 698 - Test Methods for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils and Soil-

Aggregate Mixtures, Using 5.5 Pound Rammer and 12 Inch Drop.

3. ASTM D 1556 - Test Method for Density of Soil in Place by the Sand-Cone

Method.

4. ASTM D 1557 - Test Methods for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils and Soil-

Aggregate Mixtures Using 10 Pound Rammer and 18 Inch Drop.

5. ASTM D 2167 - Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil In-Place by the Rubber Balloon Method.

6. ASTM D 2487 - Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil

Classification System).

7. ASTM D 2922 - Test Methods for Density of Soil and Soil- Aggregate in Place by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth).

8. ASTM D 3017 - Test Method for Moisture Content of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in

Place by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth).

9. ASTM D 4318 - Test Method for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity

Index of Soils.

B. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO):

1. AASHTO T 88 - Mechanical Analysis of Soils

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1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications: Earthwork Company specializing in performing the Work of this Section with minimum 5 years documented experience.

B. Regulatory Requirements: Perform earthwork in accordance with applicable requirements of governing authorities having jurisdiction.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS OR SITE CONDITIONS

A. Existing Conditions:

1. Classification of Excavations: Contractor acknowledges that Contractor has investigated project site to determine type, quantity, quality, and character of excavation work to be performed.

2. Existing Utilities: Contact local utility companies and make arrangements to obtain utility company location and marking service prior to start of Earthwork operations.

a. Locate existing underground utilities in areas of Work. If utilities are to remain in place, provide means of support and protection during Earthwork operations.

b. Should uncharted, or incorrectly charted, piping or other utilities be encountered during excavation, consult utility company and Engineer immediately for directions.

c. Coordinate with Engineer and utility companies to keep existing utility services and facilities in operation.

d. Repair damaged utilities to satisfaction of utility company, at no additional cost to Owner.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Subsoil:

1. Excavated and re-used material, imported Borrow, Select or local borrow, Structural.

2. Graded.

3. Free of lumps larger than 2 inches, rocks larger than 2 inches, and debris.

4. Conforming to ASTM D 2487 CL, OL.

B. Aggregate:

1. Coarse Gravel: Crushed stone; free of shale, clay, friable material and debris;

graded in accordance with ASTM D 2487 Group Symbol GW; within the following limits:

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SIEVE SIZE PERCENT PASSING

2 inches 100 1 inch 95 3/4 inch 95 to 100 5/8 inch 75 to 100 3/8 inch 55 to 85 No. 4 35 to 60 No. 16 15 to 35 No. 40 10 to 25 No. 200 5 to 10

2. Pea Gravel: Natural Stone; washed, free of clay, shale, organic matter; graded in accordance with ASTM D 2487 Group Symbol GM to the following limits:

a. Minimum Size: 1/4 inch.

b. Maximum Size: 5/8 inch.

3. Fine Sand: Natural river or bank sand; washed; free of silt, clay, loam, friable or soluble materials, and organic matter; graded in accordance with ASTM D 2487 Group Symbol SW; within the following limits:

SIEVE SIZE PERCENT PASSING

No. 4 100 No. 14 10 to 100 No. 50 5 to 90 No. 100 4 to 30 No. 200 0

C. Topsoil: Excavated and reused material.

1. Approved by Testing Laboratory.

2. Graded.

3. Free of roots, rocks larger than 1/2 inch, subsoil, debris, large weeds, and foreign matter.

4. Conforming to ASTM D 2487 Group Symbol OH.

D. Topsoil: Imported borrow.

1. Approved by Testing Laboratory.

2. Graded.

3. Friable loam.

4. Free of roots, rocks larger than 1/2 inch, subsoil, debris, large weeds, and foreign matter.

5. Acidity range (pH) of 5.5 to 7.5.

6. Containing a minimum of 4 percent and a maximum of 25 percent inorganic matter.

7. Conforming to ASTM D 2487 Group Symbol OH.

8. Limit decaying matter to 10 percent of total content by volume.

E. Filter/Drainage Fabrics:

1. Mirafi 140NS.

2. Phillips 66 Supac 4NP.

3. DuPont Typar 3341.

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2.2 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing and Analysis:

1. Soil: Perform in accordance with ASTM D 1557.

2. Aggregate: Perform in accordance with ASTM D 1557.

B. If tests indicate materials do not meet specified requirements, change material and retest.

C. Provide materials from same source throughout the Work.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verification of Conditions: Verify that field measurements, surfaces, substrates and conditions are as required, and ready to for earthwork operations to begin.

1. Verify that existing site soils and soil conditions encountered are as indicated in

Geotechnical Data.

2. Verify quantity and type of each soil material before start of material installation.

3. Backfilling:

a. Verify imported fill and stockpiled fill to be reused is approved.

b. Verify foundation perimeter drainage installation has been inspected and approved.

c. Verify areas to be backfilled are free of debris, snow, ice, or water, and ground surfaces are not frozen.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Identify required lines, elevations, levels, contours, grades, and datum necessary to perform earthwork operations as indicated on Drawings.

B. Verify that survey benchmark and intended elevations for Work are as indicated on Drawings. Short form contour designations are intended to be a continuing of the long form bench mark.

C. Locate, identify, and protect existing utilities to remain and previously installed utilities that may be damaged by construction operations.

1. Notify utility company immediately of utilities, not indicated on Drawings, encountered.

2. Maintain existing utilities, active utilities, and drainage systems in operating condition.

3. Comply with utility company requirements to keep utilities in operation.

4. Repair damage to utilities.

D. Protect plant life, lawns, fences, existing structures, sidewalks, paving and curbs from earthwork operations, excavating equipment, and vehicular traffic.

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E. Protect benchmarks, property corners, and other survey monuments from damage or displacement.

3.3 EXCAVATION FOR FILLING AND GRADING

A. Provide dewatering, drainage, and ground water management to control moisture of soils when performing grading operations during periods of wet weather.

B. Shore, brace, and drain excavations to maintain excavations safe, secure, and free of water at all times.

C. Provide protection for workers within trench areas in accordance with local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health requirements and regulations.

1. Slope, shore, sheet, or brace excavation side walls greater than 5 feet in depth.

2. Provide lateral travel distance to excavation exit ladder or steps maximum 25 feet for trenches minimum 4 feet in depth.

D. Unacceptable Fill Material for Building and Paving Areas: Excavated material containing rock or stone greater than 6 inches in largest dimension.

E. Acceptable Fill Material:

1. Rock or stone less than 3 inches in largest dimension as fill to within 24 inches of surface of proposed subgrade when mixed with suitable material.

2. Rock or stone less than 2 inches in largest dimension mixed with suitable material as fill within the upper 24 inches of proposed subgrade.

3.4 FILLING AND SUBGRADE PREPARATION

A. Fill areas to contours and elevations as indicated on Drawings with materials specified herein.

B. Place fill in continuous lifts as specified herein.

C. Refer to Section 31 23 16 – Excavation and Fill, for filling requirements for structures, utilities, and pavements.

D. Areas Exposed by Excavation or Stripping:

1. Scarify areas exposed by excavation or stripping on which building subgrade preparations are to be performed to minimum 8 inch depth.

2. Compact to minimum 95 percent optimum density in accordance with ASTM D

1557 at minimum moisture content 1 percent below and maximum 3 percent above optimum moisture content.

3. Proof roll to detect any areas of insufficient compaction by making minimum of 2 complete passes with fully-loaded tandem-axle dump truck in each of two perpendicular directions under supervision and direction of Testing Laboratory.

4. Excavate and re-compact areas failing to meet specified requirements.

E. Fill Material Placement:

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1. Place in 8 inch maximum lifts compacted minimum 95 percent optimum density in accordance with ASTM D 1557 at minimum moisture content of 1 percent below and maximum moisture content 3 percent above optimum moisture content.

3.5 MAINTENANCE OF SUBGRADE

A. Verify finished subgrades for conformance to elevations as indicated on Drawings and for specified conditions for subgrade.

B. Protect subgrade from excessive wheel loading during construction, including concrete trucks and dump trucks.

C. Remove areas of finished subgrade with compaction density below specified density to depth required as directed by Testing Laboratory. Fill removed areas and compact to specified compaction density.

D. Provide surface of subgrade after compaction hard, uniform, smooth, stable, and true to grade and cross-section.

3.6 FINISH GRADING

A. Grade areas other than paved areas and refuse pad areas to finish grade elevations or contours as indicated on Drawings including the following:

1. Excavated areas.

2. Filled and transition areas.

3. Landscaped areas.

B. Provide finish graded areas uniform and smooth, free from rocks, debris, or irregular surface changes with maximum tolerance of 0.10 feet above or below established finish subgrade elevation. Provide graded surfaces sloping uniformly between indicated elevations.

C. Provide drainage ditches graded with uniform slope to allow drainage without ponding, minimizing potential for erosion.

3.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Field construction oversight will be conducted by the Township Engineer or designated representative.

B. Site Tests - Quantity:

1. Site Areas:

a. Cut Areas: Minimum one compaction test for every 10,000 square feet.

b. Fill Areas: Minimum one compaction test for every 10,000 square feet for each 8 inch lift, measured loose.

C. Site Tests - Methods:

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1. Perform tests on each type of existing on-site or imported off-site material used for compacted fill.

a. Moisture and Density Relationship: ASTM D 698 or ASTM D 1557.

b. Mechanical Analysis: AASHTO T-88

c. Plasticity Index: ASTM D 4318

1) One optimum moisture-maximum density curve for each type of soil encountered.

2) Report of actual unconfined compressive strength and bearing tests/results for each strata tested. Give "three-dimensional" description of each test location.

2. Perform field density tests for in-place materials in accordance to one of the following standards:

a. Sand-Cone Method: ASTM D 1556

b. Balloon Method: ASTM D 2167

c. Nuclear Method: ASTM D 2922 (Method B-Direct Transmission)

3. Perform a CBR (California Bearing Ratio) or LBR (Limerock Bearing Ratio) test for each type of imported off-site material in areas where pavement will be placed.

D. If tests indicate the Work does not meet specified requirements, remove Work, replace, compact, and retest at no additional cost to Owner.

3.8 PROTECTION

A. Protect building and building related earthwork from damage by construction operations and erosion.

B. Prohibit vehicles from entering area. Vehicles not permitted.

C. Scarify surface, reshape, and compact areas damaged by construction operations or weather erosion.

END OF SECTION 31 00 00

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SECTION 31 23 16

EXCAVATION AND FILL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Excavating and backfilling for pavement.

2. Compacting fill materials.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 31 00 00- Earthwork: Cutting, filling, and grading for proposed site improvements.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

1. ASTM D 698 - Test Methods for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils and Soil-

Aggregate Mixtures, Using 5.5 Pound Rammer and 12 Inch Drop.

2. ASTM D 1557 - Test Methods for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils and Soil-

Aggregate Mixtures, Using 10 Pound Rammer and 18 Inch Drop.

B. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO):

1. AASHTO T 180 - Moisture-Density relations of Soils Using a 10 Pound Rammer and an 18 Inch Drop.

C. American Water Works Association (AWWA):

1. AWWA C 200 - Steel Water Pipe, 6 Inch and Larger.

2. AWWA C 206 - Field Welding of Steel Water Pipe.

D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. NFPA 70 - National Electric code.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications: Earthwork Company specializing in performing the Work of this Section with minimum 5 years documented experience.

B. Regulatory Requirements: Perform earthwork in accordance with applicable requirements of governing authorities having jurisdiction.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS OR SITE CONDITIONS

A. Existing Conditions: Requirements specified in Section 31 00 00 - Earthwork.

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B. Existing Utilities: Requirements specified in Section 31 00 00 - Earthwork.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Stockpiled on-site fill and backfill material specified in Section 31 00 00 - Earthwork, tested by Testing Laboratory.

B. Imported off-site fill and backfill material specified in Section 31 00 00 - Earthwork, tested by Testing Laboratory.

C. Stabilization Fabrics and Geogrids:

1. Mirafi 500X or 600X.

2. Phillips 66 Supac 6WS.

3. DuPont Typar 3401 and 3601.

4. Trevira S1114 and S1120.

5. Tensar SS-1 and SS-2.

6. Exxon GTF-200 or 350.

D. Filter/Drainage Fabrics:

1. Mirafi 140 NS.

2. Phillips 66 Supac 4NP.

3. DuPont Typar 3341.

4. Carthage Mills Polyfilter X.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verification of Conditions: Verify that field measurements, surfaces, and conditions are as required, and ready to receive Work.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Identify required lines, elevations, levels, contours, grades, and datum necessary to perform earthwork operations as indicated on Drawings.

B. Verify that survey benchmark and intended elevations for the Work are as indicated on Drawings.

C. Locate, identify, and protect existing utilities to remain and previously installed utilities that may be damaged by construction operations.

1. Notify Engineer, municipality, and utility company immediately of utilities, not indicated on Drawings, encountered.

2. Maintain existing utilities, active utilities, and drainage systems in operating condition.

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3. Comply with utility company requirements and directions of Construction Manager to keep utilities in operation.

4. Repair damage to utilities.

D. Protect plant life, lawns, fences, existing structures, sidewalks, paving and curbs from earthwork operations, excavating equipment, and vehicular traffic.

E. Protect bench marks, property corners, and other survey monuments from damage or displacement.

F. Over excavate areas of building subgrade found consisting of unsuitable materials as determined by Testing Laboratory. Prepare, fill with suitable material, and compact as specified.

3.3 EXCAVATION

A. Excavation for filling and grading specified in Section 31 00 00 - Earthwork.

B. Excavation for Pavement:

1. Excavate pavement areas to line and grade indicated on Drawings.

2. Remove excavated materials not required or not suitable for backfill from site.

3. Over excavate areas of pavement subgrade found to contain unsuitable material.

Prepare, fill with suitable material, and compact as specified.

3.4 PIPE BEDDING

A. Excavate trenches, for pipe or conduit installed to elevations indicated on Drawings, 4 inches below bottom of pipe and to width as specified. Place 4 inches of bedding material, compact in bottom of trench, and shape to conform to lower portion of pipe barrel. After pipe installation, backfill and compact to top of trench.

3.5 BACKFILLING AND SUBGRADE PREPARATION

A. Backfilling:

1. Verify that imported off-site fill and stockpiled on-site fill is tested and approved.

2. Verify that foundation perimeter drainage installation is inspected and approved.

3. Verify that foundation or below grade structure walls are braced to support surcharge forces imposed by backfilling operations.

4. Verify that backfill areas are free of debris, snow, ice, or water, and that ground surfaces are not frozen.

B. Prepare building area subgrade pad in accordance with foundation subsurface preparation information indicated on Drawings and specified herein. Do not use rock larger than 6 inches for building subgrade fill.

C. Areas Exposed by Excavation or Stripping:

1. Scarify areas exposed by excavation or stripping on which building subgrade preparations are to be performed to minimum 8 inch depth.

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2. Compact to minimum 95 percent optimum density in accordance with ASTM D 1557 at minimum moisture content 1 percent below and maximum 3 percent above optimum moisture content.

3. Proof roll to detect any areas of insufficient compaction by making minimum of 2 complete passes with fully-loaded tandem-axle dump truck in each of two perpendicular directions.

4. Excavate and re-compact areas failing to meet specified requirements.

D. Fill Material Placement:

1. Place in 8 inch maximum lifts compacted minimum 95 percent optimum density in accordance with ASTM D 1557 at minimum moisture content of 1 percent below and maximum moisture content 3 percent above optimum moisture content.

3.6 MAINTENANCE OF SUBGRADE

A. Verify finished subgrades for elevations indicated on Drawings and specified conditions for construction above subgrade.

B. Protect subgrade from excessive wheel loading during construction, including concrete trucks and dump trucks.

C. Remove areas of finished subgrade found to have insufficient compaction density.

Replace in a manner that will comply with compaction requirements. Provide hard, uniform, smooth, stable surface, true to grade and cross-section after completion of compaction.

3.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Quality Control: Field testing and inspection.

B. Site Tests:

1. Specified in Section 31 00 00 - Earthwork.

2. Tests for areas outside building area subgrade pad specified in Section 31 00 00.

C. If tests indicate the Work does not meet specified requirements, remove Work, replace, compact and retest at no additional cost to Owner.

3.8 PROTECTION

A. Protect subgrade and building related earthwork from damage by construction operations and erosion.

B. Prohibit vehicles from entering area. Vehicles not permitted.

C. Scarify surface, reshape, and compact areas damaged by construction operations or weather erosion.

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SECTION 32 11 23

AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Aggregate base course.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 32 12 16 – Asphalt Paving: Binder and finish asphalt courses.

2. Section 32 13 13 - Concrete Paving

1.2 REFERENCES

A. MDOT 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction.

B. ASTM International:

1. ASTM C136 - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse

Aggregates.

2. ASTM D1557 - Standard Test Method for Laboratory Compaction

Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (6,000 ft-lbf/ft3 (2,700 kN-m/m3)).

3. ASTM D2922 - Standard Test Method for Density of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in

Place by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth).

4. ASTM D3017 - Standard Test Method for Water Content of Soil and Rock in

Place by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth).

5. ASTM D4318 - Standard Test Method for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and

Plasticity Index of Soils.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures: Requirements for submittals.

B. Materials Source: Submit name of imported materials suppliers.

C. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify Products meet or exceed specified requirements.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Furnish each aggregate material from single source throughout the Work.

B. Perform Work in accordance with State of Michigan Department of Transportation 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Base Coarse Aggregate Type: MDOT Series 21AA – Crushed Limestone

2.2 FINE AGGREGATE MATERIALS

A. Fine Aggregate Type: MDOT Class II sand.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify substrate has been inspected, gradients and elevations are correct, and is dry.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Correct irregularities in substrate gradient and elevation by scarifying, reshaping, and re-compacting.

B. Do not place fill on soft, muddy, or frozen surfaces.

3.3 AGGREGATE PLACEMENT

A. Place aggregate in maximum 6 inch layers and compact to specified density.

B. Level and contour surfaces to elevations and gradients indicated.

C. Add small quantities of fine aggregate to coarse aggregate as appropriate to assist compaction.

D. Maintain optimum moisture content of fill materials to attain required compaction density.

E. Use mechanical tamping equipment in areas inaccessible to compaction equipment.

3.4 TOLERANCES

A. Maximum Variation From Flat Surface: 1/4 inch measured with 10 foot straight edge.

B. Maximum Variation From Thickness: 1/4 inch.

C. Maximum Variation From Elevation: 1/2 inch.

3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Perform in place compaction tests in accordance with the following:

1. Density Tests: ASTM D2922.

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2. Moisture Tests: ASTM D3017.

B. Frequency of Tests: The subbase and base shall be tested a minimum of one test per 10,000 square feet. The location shall be chosen by the Project Manager or Engineer.

C. When tests indicate Work does not meet specified requirements, remove Work, replace, compact, and retest at no additional cost to Owner.

D. Proof roll compacted fill surfaces under paving.

3.6 SCHEDULES

A. Under Concrete Pavement:

1. Compact placed aggregate materials uniformly to achieve 95 percent of maximum density.

B. Under Asphalt Pavement:

1. Compact placed aggregate materials uniformly to achieve 98 percent of maximum density.

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SECTION 32 12 16

ASPHALT PAVEMENT

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Bituminous concrete paving.

2. Surface course.

3. Binder course.

4. Paving base course.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 31 00 00 - Earthwork: Earthwork for Pavement.

2. Section 31 23 16 - Excavation and Fill: Compacted subbase for paving.

3. Section 32 11 23 - Aggregate Base Course: Compacted subbase for paving.

4. Section 32 13 13 - Concrete Paving: Concrete paving, curbs and sidewalks.

5. Section 32 17 23- Pavement Markings: Painted pavement markings.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Asphalt Institute (AI):

1. AI MS-2 - Mix Design Methods for Asphalt Concrete and Other Hot Mix Types.

2. AI MS-3 - Asphalt Plant Manual.

3. AI MS-8 - Asphalt Paving Manual.

4. AI MS-19 - Basic Asphalt Emulsion Manual.

B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

1. ASTM D 242 - Specification for Mineral Fiber for Bituminous Paving Mixtures.

2. ASTM D 698 - Test Methods for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils and Soil-Aggregate

Mixtures, Using 5.5 Pound Rammer and 12 inch Drop.

3. ASTM D 1188 - Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted Bituminous

Mixtures Using Paraffin-Coated Specimens.

4. ASTM D 1557 - Test Methods for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils and Soil-Aggregate

Mixtures Using 10 Pound Rammer and 18 inch Drop.

5. ASTM D 1559 - Test Method for Resistance to Plastic Flow of Bituminous Mixtures Using

Marshall Apparatus.

6. ASTM D 2397 - Specification for Cationic Emulsified Asphalt.

7. ASTM D 2399 - Practice for Selection of Cutback Asphalt.

8. ASTM D 2726 - Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity of Compacted Bituminous

Mixtures Using Saturated Surface-Dry Specimens.

9. ASTM D 3381 - Specification for Viscosity-Graded Asphalt Cement for Use in Pavement

Construction.

10. ASTM D 3549 - Test Method for Thickness or Height of Compacted Bituminous Paving

Mixture Specimens.

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11. ASTM D 4318 - Test Method for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils.

C. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO):

1. AASHTO T 88 - Mechanical Analysis of Soils.

D. MDOT:

1. 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction

2. Procedures Manual for Mixture Design Processing

3. Local Agency Programs Hot Mix Asphalt Selection Guidelines

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Design Requirements: Provide asphalt-aggregate mixture as recommended by local or state paving authorities to suit project conditions. Use locally available materials and gradations which meet standard state highway specifications and exhibit satisfactory records of previous installations.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Section 01 33 00 - Procedures for submittals.

1. Assurance/Control Submittals:

a. Design Data:

1) Submit design mix following format indicated Asphalt Institute Manual MS-2, Marshall Stability Method; including type/name of mix, gradation analysis, grade of asphalt cement used, Marshall Stability (pounds), flow, effective asphalt content (percent), and direct references to applicable state highway department specification sections for each material.

2) Provide design mixture listed in current edition of applicable state highway department specifications.

3) Use mix designs prepared within 3 years maximum.

4) Provide documentation of state highway limitations, if any, on use of recycled content materials.

b. Certificates: Submit materials certificate to Testing Laboratory signed by material supplier and Contractor, certifying that materials comply with, or exceed, the requirements specified herein.

c. Qualification Documentation: Paving installer documentation of experience indicating compliance with specified qualification requirements.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Perform Work in accordance with AI MS-8

B. Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in performing the Work of this Section with minimum 5 years documented experience.

C. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Conform to applicable requirements for paving work on public property.

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2. Maintain access for vehicular and pedestrian traffic as required for other construction activities. Use temporary striping, flagmen, barricades, warning signs, and warning lights as required.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS OR SITE CONDITIONS

A. Jobsite Requirements:

1. Apply prime and tack coats when ambient temperature is above 40 degrees F, and when temperature has been above 35 degrees F for 12 hours immediately prior to application. Do not apply when base is wet, contains excess moisture, or during rain.

2. Construct bituminous concrete paving when atmospheric temperature is above 40 degrees F.

1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Resource Management:

1. Recycled Content: Provide aggregate fabricated from recycled rubble or concrete. Provide asphalt cement fabricated from recycled content asphalt.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Base and Wearing Course: As indicated on Drawings, complying with applicable state highway specifications regarding source, quality, gradation, liquid limit, plasticity index and mix proportioning.

B. Asphalt Cement: : Fabricated from minimum 15 percent recycled asphalt and complying with

ASTM D 3381; Table 2 AC-10, AC-20, or AC-30, viscosity grade, depending on local mean annual air temperature as indicated below:

TEMPERATURE CONDITION ASPHALT GRADES

Cold, mean annual air temperature AC-10 at 45 degrees F or lower 85/100 pen.

Warm, mean annual air temperature AC-20 between 45 degrees F and 60/70 pen.

75 degrees F

Hot, mean annual air temperature AC-30 at 75 degrees F or higher

C. Prime Coat: A medium curing cut-back asphalt or an asphalt penetrating prime coat consisting of either ASTM D 2397 or ASTM D 2399, MC- 30 or SS-1h.

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D. Tack Coat: Emulsified asphalt; ASTM D 2397 or ASTM D 2399, SS-1h, CSS-1, or CSS-1h, diluted with one part water to one part emulsified asphalt.

E. Mineral Filler: Rock or slag dust, hydraulic cement, or other inert material complying with AASHTO M-17/ASTM D 242, if recommended by applicable state highway department standards.

F. Asphalt-Aggregate Mixture: The design mix shall comply with the mixtures specified on the plans.

2.2 EQUIPMENT

A. Maintain equipment in satisfactory operating condition and correct breakdowns in a manner that will not delay or be detrimental to progress of paving operations.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Execution Requirements: Verification of existing conditions before starting work.

B. Verification of Conditions: Verify that field measurements, surfaces, substrates and conditions are as required, and ready to for earthwork operations to begin.

1. Verify gradients and elevations of base are correct, and base is dry.

3.2 BASE COURSE PLACEMENT

A. Perform base course construction in a manner that will drain surface properly at all times and at the same time prevent runoff from adjacent areas from draining onto base course construction.

B. Compact base material to not less than 98 percent of optimum density as determined by ASTM D 698 or 95 percent of optimum density, as determined by ASTM D 1557, unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings.

C. Granular Base: Construct to thickness indicated on Drawings. Apply in lifts or layers not exceeding 8 inches, measured loose.

D. Sand/Shell Base: Construct to thickness indicated on Drawings. Apply in lifts or layers not exceeding 4 inches, measured loose.

E. Asphalt Institute Type IV Mix for Full Depth Asphalt Base: Construct to thickness indicated on

Drawings in lifts or layers not exceeding 3 inches, measured loose.

F. Asphalt Institute Type VI, VII, or VIII Mixes for Hot-Mix Sand Asphalt Bases: Construct to thickness indicated on Drawings. Apply in lifts or layers not exceeding 3 inches, measured loose.

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G. Soil Cement Stabilized Base: Construct to thickness and strength as indicated on Drawings and in accordance with applicable state highway specifications. If not indicated on the Drawings, the minimum compressive strength shall be 500 pounds per square inch, tested at 28 days.

3.3 APPLICATIONS

A. Tack Coat: (When wearing course is not applied sequentially over leveling course).

1. Apply to contact surfaces of previously constructed bituminous concrete base courses or portland cement concrete and surfaces abutting or projecting into bituminous concrete or into bituminous concrete pavement.

2. Apply tack coat to bituminous concrete base course or sand asphalt base course. Apply emulsified asphalt tack coat between each lift or layer of full depth bituminous concrete and sand asphalt bases and on surface of all such bases where bituminous concrete paving will be constructed.

3. Apply emulsified asphalt tack coat in accordance with applicable state highway specifications.

4. Apply at minimum rate of 0.05 gallon per square yard of surface.

5. Allow to dry until at proper condition to receive paving.

3.4 BITUMINOUS CONCRETE PLACEMENT

A. Place bituminous concrete mixture on completed compacted subgrade surface, spread, and strike off. Spread mixture at following minimum temperatures:

1. When ambient temperature is between 40 degrees F and 50 degrees F, mixture temperature equal to 285 degrees F.

2. When ambient temperature is between 50 degrees F and 60 degrees F, mixture temperature equal to 280 degrees F.

3. When ambient temperature is higher than 60 degrees F, mixture temperature equal to 275 degrees F.

B. Whenever possible, all pavement shall be spread by a finishing machine; however, inaccessible or irregular areas may be placed by hand methods. The hot mixture shall be spread uniformly to the required depth with hot shovels and rakes. After spreading, the hot mixture shall be carefully smoothed to remove all segregated course aggregate and rake marks. Rakes and lutes used for hand spreading shall be of the type designed for use on asphalt mixtures.