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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or

(c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT:

Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force a nd effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

( ) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

A001 2/24/15 CO FLAP CR 5(1)

6905001

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

12300 WEST DAKOTA AVENU, SUITE 360

LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

ATTENTION: Jeremiah Rogers, Contract Specialist

DTFH6814B00022

2/13/15

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✔ * See Below

Invitation for Bid (E Pages) Remove page E-18 from the IFB and replace with new page E-18. Updated the contact information for Williams Midstream.

Remove pages E-73 to E-78 from the IFB and replace with new E-73 to E-79. A requirement was added to section 204.06 for irrigation ditches.

Remove pages E-129 to E-143 from the IFB and replace with new E-129 to E-143. New language was added for temporary fencing along the project.

*FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AMENDMENT IN BLOCK 19 OF THE SF 1442 BY THE DESIGNATED DATE AND HOUR SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR BID (REFER TO SF-1442, PAGE A-2, OF THE SOLICITATION)

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CO FLAP CR5(1)

CR 5 and CR 3 Intersection

Status of Utilities:

Company Utility Type Contact Name Phone Number Status 1, 2, 3, or 4

1 CENTURYLINK

COMMUNICATIONS

Telephone/Communications ANASTASIA

KENNER

Cell: 970-819-

KINDER MORGAN

(Formerly El Paso) Colorado Interstate Gas Company

Gas JACK

BARNES

970-878-4532 Cell: 970-261-

As described in the Utility General Requirements Below

ENCANA OIL & GAS

(USA)

Oil and Gas BOB

ANDERSON

Cell: 303-366-

As described in the Utility General Requirements Below

WILLIAMS

MIDSTREAM

Natural Gas John Suhar 970-285-5906 Cell: 970-274-

As described in the Utility General Requirements Below

WHITE RIVER

ELECTRIC

ASSOCIATION

Electric RON

SPENCER

970-878-5041 Cell: 970-942-

Status 1: The utilities are in conflict with the project and REQUIRE relocation by OTHERS

DURING construction.

Status 2: The utilities are in conflict with the project and REQUIRE relocation by the

Contractor DURING construction.

Status 3: The utilities are in conflict with the project and REQUIRE relocation BEFORE construction.

Status 4: The utilities are located within the project rights of way but require NO relocation.

UTILITY GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work described in these plans and specifications requires coordination and full cooperation between the Contractor and the utility owners in conducting their respective operations so the utility work can be completed with minimum delay to all parties concerned. Coordination with utility owners includes, but is not limited to, meeting with utility owner representatives prior to

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Conserve topsoil from the roadway excavation and from embankment foundation areas to the extent and depth determined by the CO.

204.06 Roadway Excavation.

(a) General. Add the following:

This work also consists of excavation and embankment required for grading irrigation ditches according to the plans. Prior to beginning any grading for irrigation ditches, coordinate access and logistics with the Land Owner. Construct irrigation ditches in a manner that maintains the flow of water for land owner use at all times.

(b) Rock cuts. Add the following:

When blasting rock, use controlled blasting methods according to Subsection 205.08(c).

204.07 Subexcavation. Delete the subsection and substitute the following:

204.07 Subexcavation.

Use geotextile type as shown in the plans.

Notify the CO of type and source of backfill material anticipated for subexcavation work at the preparatory phase meeting according to Subsection 153.02(b). Excavate unsuitable materials to the limits designated in the plans, or as directed by the CO. Notify the CO of any additional locations requiring subexcavation, or which require a change in surface dimension or depth.

Advise the CO of any adverse conditions such as active subsurface water or unstable soil conditions prior to backfilling. Dispose of unsuitable material according to Subsection 204.14.

Do not subexcavate during periods of inclement weather.

Submit a neat line drawing of the excavated volume for each subexcavation prior to backfilling.

Place geotextile according to Section 207 prior to placing soil or aggregate backfill materials in the subexcavation. Place and compact soil or aggregate backfill according to Section 204, or Section 404 for hot asphalt concrete backfill until the subgrade elevation is achieved. Prevent backfill materials from becoming contaminated with unsuitable materials. Replace the excavated structural section with the structural section shown in the typical section of the plans. Adjust the subgrade elevation to accommodate the replacement structural section.

204.11 Compaction. Add the following:

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Special Construction Requirements within twenty five feet of Underground Gas Pipelines

As required by the Utility Special Construction Requirements, all mechanical compaction of bases, embankment, backfill and hot mix asphalt within 25 feet of a gas facility, except with the use of hand-operated equipment, shall be accomplished without vibration.

In-place density for base of fills and embankment shall be determined through the completion of a Roller Pass Study (RPS). The RPS will determine the necessary lift thickness, roller compaction equipment and process needed to produce the required specification density without employing vibratory rolling.

Base of Fill The Contractor shall submit a plan for the compaction of the base of fill to the CO for approval. Upon approval by the CO, the Contractor shall perform a RPS. The plan for the RPS shall include, but is not limited to the following:

(1) Number, size, and type of rollers.

(2) Size, speed, and tire pressure of rubber tired rollers.

(3) Roller patterns.

The approved compaction process established from the RPS shall be used for the duration of the base compaction. Placement of embankment shall not begin until density test results are determined for the compaction of the base. If in the opinion of the CO, the Contractor’s compactive effort is determined to be inadequate, then the Contractor shall modify the compaction procedures as directed.

Embankment The Contractor shall submit a plan for the compaction of the roadway embankment to the CO for approval. Upon approval by the CO, the Contractor shall perform a RPS. The plan for the RPS shall include, but is not limited to the following:

(1) Lift depth

(2) Number, size, and type of rollers.

(4) Size, speed, and tire pressure of rubber tired rollers.

(5) Roller patterns.

The approved compaction process established from the RPS shall be used for the duration of the embankment compaction. Placement of subsequent lifts of embankment shall not begin until density test results are determined for the compaction of the previous lift. If in the opinion of the CO, the Contractor’s compactive effort is determined to be inadequate, then the Contractor shall modify the compaction procedures as directed.

204.14 Disposal of Unsuitable or Excess Material. Add the following:

Secure environmental clearances according to Subsection 107.01.

204.15. Add the following:

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Geotextile will be evaluated under Section 207.

Minor hot asphalt concrete will be evaluated under Section 404.

Measurement 204.16

(a) Roadway Excavation.

(1) Include the following volumes in roadway excavation:

(e) Delete the text and substitute the following:

Conserved topsoil stripped from cuts.

(h) Delete the text and substitute the following:

Conserved material taken from stockpiles and used in Section 204 work except topsoil measured under Section 624. Only materials required to be conserved by the CO are eligible for measurement under this item.

(2) Do not include the following in roadway excavation: Add the following:

(m) Conserved topsoil stripped from fills.

Rock Excavation and/or blasting will not be measured and paid for separately but shall be included in the work.

(c) Embankment construction. Delete the text and substitute the following:

Measure embankment construction in its final position. Do not make deductions from the embankment construction quantity for the volume of minor structures.

(1) Include the following volumes in embankment construction:

(a) Roadway embankments;

(b) Material used to backfill holes, pits, and other depressions; and

(c) Material used for dikes, ramps, mounds, and berms.

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(d) Material imported into the obliteration area or exported out of the obliteration area necessary to restore obliterated roadbeds to original contours.

(2) Do not include the following volumes in embankment construction:

(a) Preparing foundations for embankment construction;

(b) Adjustments for subsidence or settlement of the embankment or of the foundation on which the embankment is placed;

(c) Material used to round fill slopes;

(d) Material used to backfill subexcavated areas; and

(e) Material used to restore obliterated roadbeds to original contours.

Add the following:

(g) Subexcavation. When a subexcavation pay item is shown in the bid schedule:

(1) Measure subexcavation by the cubic yard of excavation measured in its original position

(2) Do not measure backfill material and geotextile for payment.

(3) Measure subexcavation quantities that exceed 50 cubic yards per location as roadway excavation when there is a roadway excavation pay item in the bid schedule.

Payment

204.17 Add the following:

Payment for Item 20401 is limited to ten percent of the plan quantity of excavation in the cut until the slope rounding in that cut is completed.

Section 205. – ROCK BLASTING

Construction Requirements

205.03 Regulations

(b) Storage, security, and accountability. Delete the subsection and substitute the following:

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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (BATF), 27 CFR Part 555, Commerce in Explosives.

205.11 Delete the subsection and substitute the following:

Payment

205.12 Delete the subsection and substitute the following:

Section 207. – EARTHWORK GEOTEXTILES

207.07 Delete the subsection and substitute the following:

207.07 Measure the Section 207 items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02.

Section 209. - STRUCTURE EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL

209.10 Compacting. Add the following:

Special Construction Requirements within twenty five feet of Underground Gas Pipelines

As required by the Utility Special Construction Requirements, all mechanical compaction of bases, embankment, backfill and hot mix asphalt within 25 feet of a gas facility, except with the use of hand-operated equipment, shall be accomplished without vibration.

Compaction of structural backfill for cross culverts, concrete box culvert, Fill Wall 5, and any other structures within 25 feet of an underground pipeline shall be accomplished using hand-operated compaction equipment. If, in the opinion of the CO, the Contractor’s compactive effort is determined to be inadequate, then the Contractor shall modify the compaction procedures as directed.

209.12 Acceptance. Add the following:

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Structural excavation (walls) work will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

Measurement and Payment

209.13 Add the following:

Do not measure structural excavation (walls) for payment.

Section 251. – RIPRAP

251.07 Acceptance. Delete the second sentence and substitute the following:

Riprap will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

Verify that riprap delivered to the placement site meets the applicable class size specified in Table 705-1 through sampling as specified in Table 251-1 and testing the size characteristic as follows:

The intermediate dimension of the largest accessible rock will be measured and must be greater than the upper limit of the D85 size range specified in Table 705-1 for the applicable riprap class. The intermediate dimension is defined as the longest straight-line distance across the rock that is perpendicular to the rock’s longest axis on the rock face with the largest projection plane.

Verify that production riprap meets the applicable class gradation specified in Table 705-1 through sampling and testing the gradation characteristic as specified in Table 251-1.

Provide the contracting officer a minimum 7-day advance notice of the sampling and testing schedule and location.

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Tie in adjacent existing fence to new fence and/or new gate. Tying in adjacent existing fence is considered incidental work and will not be measured or paid separately.

Livestock may be pastured in various fields adjacent to the project during the construction of this project. Place all temporary fence or permanent fence prior to removing any of the existing fence on this project in order to protect livestock and prevent livestock access to the work site and the County Road 5 ROW. The existing cattle guard, on County Road 3, may need to be temporary reset at a different location to tie into the temporary fence, in order to construct the bypass lane.

Removing and resetting the existing cattleguard will not be measured for payment. The fence on the south side of County Road 5 from approximately 2671+00 to 2681+00 is a full enclosure.

This area must be fully enclosed, either by temporary or new permanent fence, at all times during construction. Install and maintain temporary fence of a type and at locations approved by the CO as needed during Construction. The Contractor shall maintain the temporary fence in such condition that it is capable of performing its intended function until such time as the permanent fence is completed.

Measurement

619.10 Fences and Gates. Add the following:

Temporary livestock fencing and posts will not be measured and paid for separately, but shall be included in the work.

Payment

619.11 Fences and Gates. Add the following:

Temporary livestock fencing and posts will not be measured and paid for separately, but shall be

Section 623. – GENERAL LABOR

Delete the text of this Section and substitute the following:

Description

623.01 This work consists of furnishing workers and hand tools for construction work, survey crews, and/or furnishing qualified personnel to perform technical work ordered by the CO and not otherwise provided for under the contract.

623.02 Workers and Equipment. Furnish competent workers and appropriate hand tools for the work.

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Obtain approval of the length of a workday and workweek before beginning the work. Keep daily records of the number of hours worked. Submit the records along with certified copies of the payroll.

623.03 Surveying Services. Furnish personnel, equipment, and material that conform to the requirements of Subsection 152.01. Survey according to Section 152.

Survey and establish controls within the tolerances shown in Table 152-1, or within other tolerances as established by the CO.

Prepare field notes in an approved format. Furnish calculations. All field notes, supporting documentation, and calculations become the property of the Government upon completion of the work.

623.04 Office Technical Services. Furnish qualified engineering personnel experienced in highway construction and design, capable of performing in a timely and accurate manner.

Provide personnel with a minimum of NICET Level II certification in highway design and construction, or State (SHA) or industry certification-related design and construction equivalent to their intended responsibilities. Personnel with 2 years or more of recent job experience in the type of highway design and construction provided for under the contract may be used in lieu of certifications. Provide the names and relevant experience of all personnel. Furnish supporting tools and equipment (e.g., calculator, computer, and software, and appropriate and commonly-used drafting tools for the assigned task).

All calculations, notes, and supporting documentation become the property of the government upon completion of the work.

623.05 Acceptance. Additional surveying services will be evaluated under Section 152.

Hired technical services will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04

Measurement

623.06 Measure the Section 623 items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02 and the following as applicable.

Round portions of an hour up to the nearest half hour. Measure time in excess of 40 hours per week at the same rate as the first 40 hours.

For surveying services, the minimum field survey crew is two persons. Measure surveying service by the crew hour. Do not measure time spent in making preparations, performing calculations, plotting cross-sections and other data, and processing computer data, and other efforts necessary to successfully accomplish the ordered survey services.

Do not measure time for worker’s transportation time to and from the project site.

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Measure office technical services by the hour as ordered by the CO for performing calculations, plotting cross-sections and other data, and processing computer data.

Payment

623.07 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 623 pay item listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this section. See Subsection 109.05.

Section 625. - TURF ESTABLISHMENT

625.04 Preparing the Seedbed: Add the following:

Soil Conditioners and Fertilizer.

1. Fertilizer: Fertilizer (plant nutrients) shall conform to the applicable State fertilizer laws. It shall be uniform in composition, dry, and free flowing, and shall be delivered to the site in the original, unopened containers, each bearing the manufacturer’s guaranteed analysis. Fertilizer which becomes caked or damaged will not be accepted.

2. Soil Conditioner: Soil conditioner shall consist of compost, biological nutrient, biological culture, or humic acid based material.

Humic acid based material (Humate) shall include the following:

(1) pH 3 to 5

(2) Maximum 20 percent inert ingredient

(3) Minimum 80 percent organic matter with 40 percent minimum humic acid.

Compost shall be weed-free, organic compost derived from a variety of feed stocks including agricultural, biosolids, forestry, food, leaf and yard trimmings, manure, tree wood with no substances toxic to plants. Material shall be aerobically composted in a facility permitted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to produce or sell compost in accordance with House Bill (HB) 1181. The Contractor shall submit a copy of this permit to the Engineer for approval and the project records. The compost shall be tested in accordance with the U.S. Composting Council’s Test Methods for Examining of Composting and Compost (TMECC) manual. The compost manufacturer shall be a participating member of in the U.S.

Composting Council’s Seal of Testing Assurance Program (STA). The Contractor shall provide a participation certificate and test data on a Compost Technical Data Sheet. Compost shall have the following physical properties:

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625.07 Seeding.

(a) Dry method. Delete the paragraph and substitute the following:

(a) Dry method. Apply the seed with approved power driven seeders, drills, or other mechanical equipment. Hand-operated seeding methods are satisfactory on areas inaccessible to mechanical equipment.

625.09 Protecting and Caring for Seeded Areas. Delete the subsection and substitute the following:

625.09 Protecting and Caring for Seeded Areas. Protect and care for seeded areas including watering when needed. Repair or apply supplemental applications of seed, mulch, fertilizer, and water as many times as needed until turf is established or final acceptance.

625.11 Add the following:

Do not measure soil conditioning.

Payment

625.12 Add the following:

Do not pay for soil condition separately.

Section 629. – ROLLED EROSION CONTROL PRODUCTS AND CELLULAR

CONFINEMENT SYSTEMS

629.05 (a) Slope Installations. Delete the text and substitute the following:

(a) Slope Installations. At the top of the slope, anchor the RECP by using an anchor trench.

(1) Anchor trench. Construct a 6-inch by 6-inch trench. Extend the upslope terminal end of the RECP 36 inches past the trench. Use staples on 12-inch centers to fasten the RECP into the trench. Backfill the trench and compact the soil. Secure the terminal end with a single row of staples on 12-inch centers and cover the end with soil. Apply turf establishment to trench.

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Securely fasten all RECP to the soil by installing staples according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Section 633. - PERMANENT TRAFFIC CONTROL

633.05 Panels. Delete the first paragraph and substitute the following:

Use type III, IV, VIII, IX, or XI retroreflective sheeting. For permanent sign panels, use type L- 1 or L-3 letters, numerals, arrows, symbols, and borders. Cut panels to size and shape and drill or punch all holes. Make panels flat and free of buckles, warp, dents, cockles, burrs, and other defects.

633.05 Panels. Add the following at the end of the Subsection:

For all permanent sign panels uniformly apply an anti-graffiti film on the front face of the sign panel. Apply the film using methods recommended by the manufacturer. Use a clear and colorless protective film that is manufactured expressly for use as an anti-graffiti film. Apply the film during manufacture of the sign panel. Field installation of anti-graffiti film is not permitted.

Section 634. - PERMANENT PAVEMENT MARKINGS

634.01 Add the following:

This work also includes Preformed Thermoplastic Markings paid as Thermoplastic Markings as shown in the plans.

634.03 General. Delete the last sentence of the first paragraph and substitute the following:

Place the fog stripe offset six feet from the existing centerline, as recorded under Subsection 152.03(a).

The Contractor may use, upon approval, permanent pavement marking materials and layouts meeting current state approved standards that are practiced in the region of the project in lieu of contract requirements, if the state standards meet the requirements of the MUTCD. The material

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The unit price for the contract item(s) will be reduced to reflect any cost savings.

634.05 Waterborne Traffic Paint (Type B and C). Delete the second paragraph and substitute the following:

On new asphalt pavements or new asphalt surface treatments, apply two coats. Apply the first coat at 214 square feet per gallon and the second coat at a rate of 107 square feet per gallon. Do not use glass beads on the first coat.

634.13 Add the following:

Preformed Thermoplastic Markings paid as Thermoplastic Markings as shown in the plans.

Section 635. - TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

635.07 Construction Signs. Delete the Subsection and substitute the following:

Use type III, IV, VIII, IX, or XI retroreflective sheeting. For roll-up signs, use type VI retroreflective sheeting. Remove or completely cover all unnecessary signs with an acceptable material. Acceptable materials include plywood, hardboard, sheet metal, aluminum, corrugated polypropylene board, or rigid plastic, durable enough to resist deterioration due to weathering and atmospheric conditions for the duration of the project. Do not use adhesives glues, tapes, or mechanical fasteners that mar the face of the panel to be masked.

Provide the same type of sheeting on all post-mounted construction signs that pertain to the project.

Use crashworthy posts within the traversable area adjacent to traffic. Install posts according to Section 633.

635.09 Flaggers. Delete the Subsection and substitute the following:

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Use flaggers certified by the American Traffic Safety Services Association, the National Safety Council, the International Municipal Signal Association, a state agency, or other acceptable organization. Perform the work described under MUTCD Part 6. Use type III, IV, VIII, IX, or XI retroreflective sheeting on the “STOP” side of the flagger paddle. Use fluorescent retroreflective sheeting on the “SLOW” side of the flagger paddle.

Section 701. - CEMENT

701.01 Hydraulic Cement Delete the text and substitute the following:

701.01 Hydraulic Cement Do not mix cement brands or types.

(a) Portland Cement. Conform to AASHTO M 85.

(b) Blended Hydraulic Cement. Conform to AASHTO M 240

Section 702. - ASPHALT MATERIAL

702.01 Asphalt Binder. Delete the Subsection and add the following:

702.01 Asphalt Binder. Conform to M 320, Table 1. Conform to Subsection 702.04.

In AASHTO M 320, Table 1 replace footnote g with the following:

g If the creep stiffness is below 300 MPa, the direct tension test is not required. If the creep stiffness is between 301 and 600 MPa, the creep stiffness value shall be used. The m-value requirement must be satisfied in both cases.

702.03 EMULSIFIED ASPHALT.

(f) Penetrating emulsions for prime coat. When a penetrating emulsified asphalt is used for a prime coat, conform to Table 702-5. Follow AASHTO T 59 test method except where noted.

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Table 702-5 Penetrating Emulsion for Prime Coat

Tests on emulsion: Minimum Maximum

Viscosity, Saybolt Furol at 122°F, sec 15 150

Settlement, 24-hours, % --- 1

Residue by evaporation, % 62 ---

Tests on Residue

Penetration, 77°F, 100 g, 5 sec

AASHTO T 49

40 200

Solubility in trichloroethylene, %

AASHTO T 44

97.5 ---

Section 703. – AGGREGATE

703.01 and 703.02 Delete the Subsections and substitute the following:

703.01 Fine Aggregate for Concrete. Furnish sand conforming to AASHTO M 6, class B, except as amended or supplemented by the following:

(a) Material passing No. 200 sieve, AASHTO T 11 3.0% max.

(b) Sand equivalent value, AASHTO T 176, 75 min.

alternate method no. 2, reference method

(c) Meet alkali-silica reactivity requirements of 703.02

For lightweight fine aggregate, conform to AASHTO M 195

703.02 Coarse Aggregate for Concrete. Conform to AASHTO M 80, class A, except as amended or supplemented by the following:

(a) Los Angeles abrasion, AASHTO T 96 40% max.

(b) Adherent coating, ASTM D 5711 1.0% max.

(c) Grading, AASHTO M 43 All sizes except numbers 8, 89, 9, or 10.

For bridge decks or surface courses, do not use aggregates known to polish or carbonate aggregates containing less than 25 percent by mass of insoluble residue as determined by ASTM D 3042.

For lightweight coarse aggregate, conform to AASHTO M 195.

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Alkali-silica reactivity. Test the fine and coarse aggregate for alkali silica reaction and conform to one of the following (1) through (5). Lithium compounds are not allowed as mitigation measures.

(1) Alkali-silica reactivity, ASTM C 1260 ≤0.10% at 16 days after casting.

(2) Alkali-silica reactivity, ASTM C 1260 0.11% to 0.20% at 16 days after casting.

and provide one of the following examinations:

(a) Petrographic examination of aggregates, Favorable report for use ASTM C 295 performed within one year from the time of submittal.

or

(b) Petrographic examination of hardened concrete, Favorable report for use ASTM C 856 performed on ASTM C 1260 specimens after test.

(3) Alkali-silica reactivity with cementitious materials, ≤0.10% at 16 days after ASTM C 1567 casting performed on approved mix design mass percent combinations.

(4) Alkali silica reaction, ASTM C 1293 <0.04% at 12 months.

(5) Alkali-silica reaction with cementitious materials <0.04% at 24 months

ASTM C 1293 performed on approved mix design mass percent combinations.

703.05 Subbase, Base, and Surface Course Aggregate.

(a) General. Delete lines (1), through (6) and substitute the following:

(1) Los Angeles abrasion, AASHTO T 96 50% max.

(2) Sodium sulfate soundness loss (5 cycles) 12% max.

AASHTO T 104

(3) Fractured faces, one or more, ASTM D 5821 50% min.

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(4) Free from organic matter and lumps or balls of clay

(b) Subgrade or Base aggregate. Delete line (2) and substitute the following:

(2) Liquid limit, as shown in Table 703-2

Table 703-2 Target Value Ranges for Subbase and Base Gradation. Delete reference to the “436-74(6)” percent by mass passing the No. 4 inch sieve for grading E (base) and substitute “36-74 (6)”.

Delete Table 703-2 and substitute the following:

Table 703-2

CLASSIFICATION FOR AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

Sieve Size

Mass Percent Passing Square Mesh Sieves

LL not greater than 35 LL not greater than 30

Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 150mm (6") 100 100mm (4") 100 75mm (3") 95-100

60mm (2 ½") 100 50mm (2") 95-100 100

37.5mm (2") 90-100 100 25mm (1") 95-100 100

19mm (3/4") 50-90 100

4.75mm (#4) 30-65 30-50 30-70 30-65 2.36mm (#8) 25-55 20-85

75 µm (#200) 3-15 3-15 20 max 3-12 3-15 3-12 5-15

703.07 Hot Asphalt Concrete Aggregate. Delete the Subsection and substitute the following:

703.07 Hot Asphalt Concrete Aggregate. Furnish hard, durable particles or fragments of crushed stone, crushed slag, or crushed gravel conforming to the following:

(a) Los Angeles abrasion, AASHTO T 96 35% max.

(b) Sodium sulfate soundness, AASHTO T 104 (5 cycles):

Coarse aggregate 12% max.

Fine aggregate 12% max.

(c) Fractured faces, ASTM D 5821 (one or more) 90% min.

(d) Fine aggregate angularity, AASHTO T 304 (method A) 40% min.

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(e) Flat and elongated particles, ASTM D 4791 (1:5 ratio, 10% max.

+ ⅜ inch sieve, calculated by mass, weighted average)

(f) Sand equivalent AASTHO T 176 (referee method, alt 2) 45 min.

(g) Gradation. Size, grade and combined the aggregate fractions in mix proportions that result in a composite blend meeting the specified gradation. Nominal maximum size is one sieve size greater than the first sieve to retain more than 10 percent of the combined aggregate. Test according to AASHTO T 27 and T 11.

(1) See Table 703-12 for Superpave aggregate gradation.

(2) See Table 703-4 for Hveem or Marshall aggregate gradation.

For surface course, do not use aggregates known to polish or carbonate aggregates containing less than 25 percent by mass of insoluble residue when tested according to ASTM D 3042.

Table 703-13 Allowable Deviations for Target Value Gradations. Delete Table 703-13, Allowable Deviations for Target Value Gradations, and substitute the following:

Table 703-13 Allowable Deviation based on Target Value

Percent Passing Allowable Deviation Minimum Maximum

70.1 89.9 4

60.1 70.0 5

55.1 60.0 6

45.1 55.0 7

40.1 45.0 6

30.1 40.0 5

21.1 30.0 4

8.1 21.0 3

0 8.0 2

Section 704. – SOIL

704.02 Bedding Material. Delete the text and substitute the following:

(a) Maximum particle size ½ inch or half the corrugation depth, whichever is smaller

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(b) Material passing # 200 sieve, AASHTO T 27 and T 11 10% max.

704.04 Structural Backfill. Delete line (c) substitute the following:

(c) Liquid limit, AASHTO T 87 and T89 30 max.

704.07 Select Borrow. Delete line (b) substitute the following:

(b) Liquid limit, AASHTO T 87 and T89 30 max.

704.09 Bed Course. Delete line (b) substitute the following:

(b) Liquid limit, AASHTO T 87 and T89 30 max.

704.10 Select Granular Backfill.

(a) Quality requirements. Delete lines (1) through (4) and substitute the following:

(1) Gradation Table 704-4

(2) Shear maximum angle of internal friction 34o min.

on the portion passing the No. 4 sieve, AASHTO T 236

Note: Compact samples for AASHTO T 236 to 95 percent of the maximum density determined according to AASHTO T 99, method C or D corrected for oversized material according to AASHTO T 99, note 9.

(3) Sodium sulfate soundness loss (5 cycles) 15% max.

AASHTO T 104

(4) Liquid limit, AASHTO T 87 and T 89 30 max.

(5) Plasticity index, AASHTO T 87 and T 90 6 max.

(6) Los Angeles abrasion, AASHTO T 96 50% max.

(b) Electrochemical requirements for MSE walls with metallic reinforcements. Delete the Note and substitute the following:

Note: Tests for sulfate and chloride content are not required when the pH is between 6.0 and 8.0 and resistivity is greater than 5000 ohm centimeters.

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Add the following Subsection:

704.13 Wall fill soils.

(a) Select wall backfill. Furnish sound, durable, granular soil free from organic matter or other deleterious material (such as shale or other soft particles with poor durability). Conform to the following:

(1) Quality requirements.

(a) Gradation Table 704-6

(b) Shear maximum angle of internal friction 34o min.

on the portion passing the No. 4 sieve, AASHTO T 236

Note: Compact samples for AASHTO T 236 to 95 percent of the maximum density determined according to AASHTO T 99 method C.

(c) Sodium sulfate soundness loss (5 cycles) 15% max.

(d) Los Angeles abrasion, AASHTO T 96 50% max.

(e) Liquid limit, AASHTO T 87 and T 89 30 max.

(f) Plastic index, AASHTO T 87 and T 90 6 max.

(2) Electrochemical requirements

(a) Resistivity, AASHTO T 288 3000 -cm min.

(b) pH, AASHTO T 289 5.0 to 10.0

(c) Sulfate content, AASHTO T 290 200 ppm max.

(d) Chloride content, AASHTO T 291 100 ppm max.

Notes:

(1) Tests for sulfate and chloride content are not required when pH is between 6.0 and 8.0 and the resistivity is greater than 5000 ohm centimeters.

(2) Electrochemical requirements are not applicable to geogrid-reinforced walls.

Refer to Subsection 720.01(k) for durability design requirements.

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Table 704-6 Select Wall Backfill Gradation

Sieve Size Percent by Mass Passing

Designated Sieve (AASHTO T 27 and T 11)

4 inch 100

3 inch 75 – 100

No. 4 30 – 75

No. 200 0 – 15

(b) Wall backfill. Furnish granular soil free from organic matter or other deleterious material (such as shale or other soft particles with poor durability) conforming to AASHTO soil classifications A-1, A-3, or A-2-4. Remove all rock particles and hard earth clods larger than 12 inches in the longest dimension.

(c) Wall facing fill. Furnish sound, durable, and pervious granular soil free from organic matter or other deleterious material (such as shale or other soft particles with poor durability) conforming to the following:

(1) Quality requirements.

(a) Gradation Table 704-7

(b) Sodium sulfate soundness loss (5 cycles) 15% max.

(c) Los Angeles abrasion, AASHTO T 96 50% max.

Table 704-7 Wall Facing Fill

Sieve Size Percent by Mass Passing

Designated Sieve (AASHTO T 27 and T 11)

4 inch 100

2 inch 0 – 5

Section 705. - ROCK

705.01 Gabion and Revet Mattress Rock. Add the following:

(d) Los Angeles abrasion, AASHTO T 96 50% max.

705.02 Riprap Rock. Delete the text and substitute the following:

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Furnish hard, durable, angular rock that is resistant to weathering and water action and free of organic or other unsuitable material. Angular rock is characterized by sharp, clean edges at the intersections of relatively flat surfaces. Furnish rock with width and thickness of individual rock at least one-third its length (dimension of longest axis). Do not use shale, rock with shale seams, or other fissile or fissured rock that may break into smaller pieces in the process of handling and placing. Conform to the following:

(a) Apparent specific gravity, AASHTO T 85 2.40 min.

(b) Absorption, AASHTO T 85 4.0% max.

(c) Sodium Sulfate Soundness Loss (5 cycles), 12% max.

AASHTO T 104

(d) Los Angeles abrasion, AASHTO T 96 50% max.