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WY FLAP SR71 (4)

Sage Creek Highway Paving Project

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following Special Contract Requirements amend and supplement the Standard Specifications for

Construction of Roads and Bridges, on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14), U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.

Section 101. — TERMS, FORMAT, AND DEFINITIONS

101.03 Abbreviations.

(a) Acronyms. Add the following:

GSA – General Services Administration

(b) US Customary abbreviations and symbols. Delete the text and add the following:

A — ampere electric current

ac. — acre area

BTU — British Thermal Unit energy

cu. in. or in3 — cubic inches volume

cu. ft., cf, ft3 or CUFT — cubic feet volume

cu. yd., cy, yd3 or CUYD — cubic yards volume

D — day time deg. or º — degree plane angle

Fc — foot-candles luminous intensity

fl. oz. — fluid ounces volume

ft. or ' — foot or feet length gal. or GAL — gallon volume

H — Henry inductance

hr. or HR — hour time

Hz — hertz (s-1) frequency

in. or " inch or inches length

K — kelvin temperature lb or LB, lbs — pound, pounds mass

Lbf — pound-force force lnft or LNFT linear foot length

mi. — miles length min. or m — minute time min. or ' — minute plane angle

ºF — degrees Fahrenheit temperature

oz. — ounces mass

Psi — pounds/square inch pressure

Q — cubic feet/second flow rate

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E-2 sec. or s — second time sec. or " — second plane angle

sq. in. or in2 — square inches area

sq. ft., sf, ft2 or SQFT — square feet area

sq. yd., sy, yd2 or SQYD — square yards area

T — short ton (2000 lbs) mass

V — volt (W/A) electric potential

W — watt (J/s) power

YD — yard or yards length

Ω — ohm V/A electric resistance

(c) Metric unit abbreviations and symbols. Delete the text and add the following:

A — ampere electric current cd — candella luminous intensity oC — degree Celsius temperature d — day time deg. or º — degree plane angle g or gram — gram mass

H — Henry inductance ha — hectare area

hr. or HR — hour time

Hz — hertz (s-1) frequency

J — Joule (N.m) energy

K — kelvin temperature kg — kilogram mass

L — liter volume lx — lux illuminance m — meter length mm — millimeter length m2 — meter squared area m3 — cubic meter volume min. or m — minute time min. or ' — minute plane angle

N — Newton (kg.m/s2) force

Pa — Pascal (N/m2) pressure sec. or s — second time sec. or " — second plane angle

Sta. — station Length t — metric ton Mass

V — volt (W/A) electric potential

W — watt (J/s) Power

Ω — ohm V/A electric resistance

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101.04 Definitions.

Roadway Prism Delete the text and substitute the following:

Roadway Prism – The volume defined by the area between the original terrain cross-section and the final design cross-section multiplied by the horizontal distance between the centroids (geometric center) of the area.

Subcontractor Delete the text and substitute the following:

Subcontractor – An individual or legal entity with which the Contractor sublets part of the work. This includes subcontractors and material suppliers at any tier.

Section 105. — CONTROL OF MATERIAL

105.01 Source of Supply and Quality Requirements. Add the following:

Materials containing petroleum-based solvents such as cutback asphalts and traffic paints may be restricted from use by local laws or ordinances in certain geographic areas. Upon presenting proof of such restrictions, alternate materials considered acceptable to the CO may be substituted for the materials specified in the contract.

105.02 Material Sources.

105.04 Storing and Handling Material. Add the following after the third sentence of the second paragraph:

For Contractor-located, non-commercial staging, storing, and material handling areas, secure environmental clearances according to Subsection 107.10.

Add the following:

Staging areas include a gravel pit off Forest Service Road 804 (Sta 3234+35). Staging areas to be developed/agreed upon/and permitted with the United States Forest Service. Approved area must be fenced with construction fence prior to staging any work.

Contractor may use other areas within the right-of-way for staging as approved by the CO. Several of these locations have been identified on the plans:

1- Station 1581+00 Lt.

2- Station 1680+00 Rt.

No staging during non-work hours will be allowed on the existing roadway. Any disturbed areas must be reclaimed and seeded as required by the forest service at the contractor’s expense with seed mix meeting the requirements of 713.04 at the completion of work.

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Section 106. — ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements. Delete (a) and (b) and substitute the following:

(a) Disputing Government test results. If the accuracy of Government test results is disputed, promptly inform the CO. If the dispute is unresolved after reasonable steps are taken to resolve the dispute, further evaluation may be obtained by written request. Include a narrative describing the dispute and a proposed resolution protocol that addresses the following:

(1) Sampling method

(2) Number of samples

(3) Sample transport

(4) Test procedures

(5) Testing laboratories

(6) Reporting

(7) Estimated time and costs

(8) Validation process

(b) Alternatives to removing and replacing non-conforming work. As an alternative to removal and replacement, the Contractor may submit a written request to:

(1) Have the work accepted at a reduced price; or

(2) Be given permission to perform corrective measures to bring the work into conformity.

The request must contain supporting rationale and documentation. Include references or data justifying the proposal based on an evaluation of test results, effect on service life, value of material or work, quality, aesthetics, and other tangible engineering basis. The CO will determine disposition of the nonconforming work.

Add the following after (b):

The number of significant figures used in the calculations will be according to ASTM E 29, absolute method.

Where sample/testing procedures make reference to AASHTO, ASTM, or other standards (designated as FLH

T), the procedure as modified in the Materials Manual shall govern. Where the specifications make reference to

AASHTO Test T11, “Procedure B - Washing Using a Wetting Agent” shall be the procedure followed.

Where the specifications make reference to AASHTO Test T310, “Direct Transmission Method of In-Place

Nuclear Density and Moisture Content” shall be the procedure followed.

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106.02 Visual Inspection. Delete the Subsection and substitute the following:

Acceptance is based on visual inspection of the work for compliance with the contract requirements. In the absence of specific contract requirements or tolerances, use prevailing industry standards. Visual inspection of the seeding and wetland mitigation areas is to be coordinated with the Forest Service for acceptance.

106.03 Certification. Add the following after the second paragraph:

See Table 106-3 for schedule for full or partial acceptance by material certification. Submit certification and sample of material for testing as required.

Delete the third bullet of the third paragraph and substitute the following:

Contractor signed certification stating “to the best of our knowledge the materials certified by the attached certification represent the materials incorporated into the work of this contract”; and

Table 106-3 Schedule for Full or Partial Acceptance by Materials Certification. Add Table 106-3 following Table 106-2.

Table 106-3

Schedule for Full or Partial Acceptance by Materials Certification

Section Description Material Material Property

Or Specification

Frequency

Certification Sample

634 and

Permanent

Pavement

Markings, Temporary

Traffic Control

634.02 as applicable, 635 as applicable

As specified 1 per source -----

702.01 Asphalt Material Asphalt Cement

AASHTO M 226 or M

320, as applicable

1 per shipment

1 per shipment

702.02 Asphalt Material Emulsified Asphalt

AASHTO M 140 or

M 208 as applicable

1 per shipment

1 per shipment

702.03 Asphalt Material

Asphalt

Materials used for

Damproofing and Waterproofing

Concrete and

Masonry Surfaces

As specified for each type of asphalt material

1 per shipment

702.05 Antistrip As specified As applicable

1 per shipment

Traffic Signing and Marking

Material (all)

As specified As applicable 1 per shipment

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Section 107. — LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC

107.01 Laws to be Observed. Add the following:

107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape.

Add the following at the end of this subsection:

There are no known utilities within the project limits. It is the contractor’s responsibility to confirm through contacting the 811 Utility Locator Service.

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims. Add the following after the first sentence of the third paragraph:

Certify that policies will not be changed or canceled until 30 days written notice has been given to the

Government.

107.10 Environmental Protection.

(a) Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act) 33 USC § 1251 et seq. Add the following:

(4) Do not ford running streams with construction equipment. Obtain approval from the CO to use temporary bridges or other structures whenever crossings are necessary.

(5) Immediately clear ephemeral drainages, intermittent and perennial streams, lakes and reservoirs of all work items, debris or other obstructions placed by or resulting from construction operations.

(6) Locate machinery servicing and refueling areas away from streambeds and washes to reduce the possibility and minimize the impacts of accidental spills or discharges.

(b) Oil and hazardous substances. Add the following to the end of the third paragraph:

Sand or soils are not approved absorbent materials.

Add the following to the end of the fourth paragraph:

Report the spill to the appropriate federal, state, and local authorities as required by the SPCC plan or hazardous spill plan.

(c) Endangered Species Act 16 USC § 1531 et seq. Add the following:

The Platte River Basin and the Colorado River Water Basin are located within the project limits and support habitat for federally listed species. Water depletions from the basins can affect listed species. Do not obtain water from the Colorado River Water Basin. The Colorado River Water Basin is located approximately five miles south of Sage Creek near the intersection with Marty Canyon Road at approximate Station 2370+00.

Water usage must be reported to the CO at the end of the construction season for the Platte River Basin under

Wyoming’s Depletions Plan and the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program. Prior to final inspection, E-7 provide the CO with the name and location of all water sources used. Provide the volume of water used from each source and the locations where the water was used.

107.11 Protection of Forests, Parks, and Public Lands. Add the following:

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) in Wyoming for Large Construction

Activities.

Comply with the requirements of the 2016 NPDES Construction General Permit (CGP) WYR10-0000 for erosion and sediment control due to storm water runoff. The permit is located in the Appendix and at:

http://deq.wyoming.gov/media/attachments/Water%20Quality/Storm%20Water%20Permitting%20/Con struction%20General%20Permits/2016LCGP_final_with_sig_with_TOC_links.pdf

The Government has coverage under the CGP for sections C, D, and E of Sage Creek Road (Wyoming

Department of Environmental Quality [DEQ] permit no. WYR104786). This coverage is scheduled to expire on

04/21/2018.

(a) General. Designate a qualified Erosion Control Supervisor according to Subsection 157.03.

Obtain a separate NPDES permit associated with industrial activity for any mobile asphalt and concrete plants that provide material for the project. Provide a copy of the permit and acknowledgement letter to the CO for their records.

(b) Preparation of SWPPP. Develop a SWPPP using the Wyoming DEQ 2016 template or another acceptable format that complies with the 2016 CGP requirements and provide to the CO for review. The SWPPP must cover the entire roadwork and mitigation site. When the SWPPP is accepted by the CO and signed by both the

CO and the Contractor, it will be the document in force on the project. Implement the SWPPP as required throughout the construction period.

Prepare erosion control details and layout sheets, as necessary, to accommodate project site conditions and proposed construction operations and include them in the SWPPP. Best management practices (BMPs) for erosion and sediment control are necessary at all stream and wetland crossings and may be required along the road where streams or wetlands are immediately adjacent to the road prism, at the discretion of the CO. Identify the most appropriate BMPs for the project site in the SWPPP; anticipated temporary BMPs include earthen berms (primary BMP), straw waddles, sediment or fiber logs, and/or gravel bags. Preparation and implementation of the SWPPP are considered subsidiary to the overall contract.

(c) Notice of Intent (NOI). The Government will file an NOI upon receipt of the completed and approved

SWPPP from the contractor to update the existing coverage and extend the expiration date. Wyoming DEQ requires that the NOI and complete SWPPP be submitted thirty days prior to ground disturbing activities. Do not perform any ground disturbing activities including clearing, grubbing, or earthwork until an acknowledgement letter has been received from the Wyoming DEQ, the SWPPP has been approved, and BMPs are in place.

Post a copy of the NOI and acknowledgement letter on the construction site bulletin board throughout the duration of the project. Keep a copy of the SWPPP on-site at all times.

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(d) Inspections and Revisions to the SWPPP. Perform inspections as required in the General Permit.

Document inspections and retain records in the SWPPP.

Revisions to the SWPPP may be necessary during construction to make improvements or to respond to unforeseen conditions noted during construction or site inspections. For that purpose, specify in the SWPPP the mechanism whereby revisions may be proposed by the Contractor or the CO and incorporated into the plan, including review and approval of minor changes. Jointly approve and sign each revision to the SWPPP before implementation. Implement approved changes according to the General Permit.

Place the SWPPP and all updates in a three-ring binder so that completed inspection forms and other records may be inserted. Maintain a current copy of the SWPPP, including a copy of the permit, NOI, and all associated records and forms at the job site throughout the duration of the project. Make the SWPPP available for public inspection and for use by the CO.

(e) Notice of Termination (NOT). The Government will file a NOT.

At the completion of the project, provide the CO with the SWPPP, including inspection forms, logs, monitoring reports, and any other information added during the project.

107.11 Protection of Forests, Parks, and Public Lands. Add the following:

(a) Fire Prevention Plan. Comply with all regulations of the State and local fire marshal(s), conservation commission, Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, or other authority having jurisdiction government the protection of land adjacent to the project.

The Bureau of Land Management fire plan involving emergency curtailment of operations are included in the

Appendix A and are in effect on this project. The CO will order the suspension of burning and other operations when directed to do so by the Bureau of Land Management and Medicine Bow Forest Service. No adjustment in the contract completion date will be made for partial or total suspensions of burning operations.

Section 108. — PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

108.01 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. Add the following:

Limit operations as follows:

(a) The contractor shall perform work in a manner which will minimize impacts to the adjacent existing roadways.

(b) Limitations of operations of temporary traffic control are specified in Section 156.

(c) No road closures will be allowed during holidays and weekends without approval of the CO.

(d) Night closures will not be allowed unless approved by the CO.

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(e) The Contractor must submit a traffic control/work progress plan and have CO approval two weeks prior to overnight one-way traffic.

(f) Alternate one-way traffic operations will be allowed for the paving. Submit proposed temporary traffic control plan for review and approval by CO.

(g) No road closures, night work or weekend work (Friday sunset to Sunday sunrise) will be allowed between

August 15th and November 15th due to hunting and aspen viewing seasons.

Perform no work except to maintain traffic control devices, erosion control devices, the roadway driving surface, and to control dust during the listed Federal holidays and surrounding days as shown in Table 108-2.

Table 108-2

Federal Holidays and Surrounding Days

Federal Holiday Time Remarks

Memorial Day 12:00 Noon Friday to

6:00 am Tuesday

Independence

Day

12:00 Noon July 3 to

6:00 am July 5

If July 4 falls on a weekend, Friday, or Monday, do not work the weekend.

Labor Day 12:00 Noon Friday to

6:00 am Tuesday

Thanksgiving 12:00 Noon Wednesday to

6:00 am Monday

Christmas / New

Year’s

12:00 Noon December 23 to

6:00 am January 2

If December 23 or January 1 falls on a Monday, do not work the adjacent weekend and do not work on

December 23. If January 1 falls on a Friday, do not work the weekend.

Schedule at least 2 non-work days out of every 14 calendar days. The selected non-work days do not need to be consecutive, but they must be scheduled. Provide at least 2 weeks’ notice before changing the scheduled days off.

Exemptions to scheduled days off may be granted by written approval from the CO for specific project operations and/or for periods of limited duration.

Add the following:

A Notice to Proceed must be issued before commencement of any work. The contract completion date is

October 31, 2018.

108.02 Subcontracting. Delete the third paragraph and substitute the following:

Within 14 days of subcontract award, submit a completed SF 1413 and 1413S. Complete Part I for each

Subcontractor, and include Part II when the Subcontractor performs on-site work. Complete other forms that may be required by the Government to show the work subcontracted and the total dollar amount of the subcontract. Submit the above required information for each Subcontractor at lower tiers.

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Section 109. — MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(o) Square foot and Square yard (Square meter). Add the following: Do not measure overlaps.

109.08 Progress Payments.

(b) Closing date and invoice submittal date. Delete the text and substitute the following:

Submit invoices to the designated billing office by the 7th day after the closing date. Invoices received by the designated billing office after the 16th day following the closing date will not be accepted for payment processing that month. Include late, unprocessed invoice submittals in the following months invoice.

(e) Processing progress payment requests.

(1) Proper invoices. Delete the title and text and substitute the following:

(1) Invoices received by the 7th day following the closing date.

(a) Proper invoices. If the invoice meets the requirements of Subsection 109.08(c), and the quantities and unit prices shown on the Contractor's invoice agree with the corresponding quantities and unit prices shown on the Government's receiving report, the invoice will be paid.

(b) Defective invoices. If the invoice does not meet the requirements of Subsection 109.08(c), or if any of the quantities or unit prices shown on the Contractor's invoice exceed the corresponding quantities and unit prices shown on the Government's receiving report, the invoice will be deemed defective and the Contractor so notified according to FAR Clause 52.232-27(a)(2). Defective invoices will not be corrected by the Government and will be returned to the Contractor within 7 days after the Government's designated billing office receives the invoice.

Revise and resubmit returned invoices by the 18th day following the closing date. The CO will evaluate the revised invoice. If the invoice still does not meet the requirements of Subsection 109.08(c), the Contractor will be so notified according to FAR Clause 52.232-27(a)(2), and no progress payment will be made that month. Correct the deficiencies and resubmit the invoice the following month.

If the revised invoice meets the requirements of Subsection 109.08(c), but still had quantities or unit prices exceeding the corresponding quantities and unit prices shown on the Government's receiving report, the

Government's data for that item or work will be used. The Contractor's invoice, as revised by the

Government's receiving report, will be forwarded for processing by the 23rd day following the closing date.

The Contractor will be notified by the 23rd day following the closing date of the reasons for any changes to the invoice.

(2) Defective invoices. Delete the title and text and substitute the following:

(2) Invoices received between the 8th and 16th day following the closing date.

(a) Proper invoices. If the invoice meets the requirements of Subsection 109.08(c), and the quantities and unit prices shown on the Contractor's invoice agree with the corresponding quantities and unit

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(b) Defective invoices. If the invoice does not meet the requirements of Subsection 109.08(c), the invoice will be deemed defective, the Contractor so notified according to FAR Clause 52.232-27(a)(2), and no progress payment will be made that month. Correct the deficiencies and resubmit the invoice the following month.

If the invoice meets the requirements of Subsection 109.08(c), but has quantities or unit prices exceeding the corresponding quantities and unit prices shown on the Government's receiving report, the Government's data for that item of work will be used. The Contractor's invoice, as revised by the Government's receiving report, will be forwarded for processing within 7 days of the Government's receipt of the invoice. The

Contractor will be notified of the reasons for any changes to the invoice.

(f) Partial payments. Delete the subsection and substitute the following:

(f) Partial payments. Progress payments may include partial payment for material to be incorporated in the work according to FAR Clause 52.232-5(b)(2), provided the material meets the requirements of the contract and is delivered on, or in the vicinity of, the project site or stored in acceptable storage places.

Partial payments for stockpiled manufactured material (aggregates) will be based on Contractor process control test results. If test results show the material to be out-of-specification, or in “reject” where statistical evaluation procedures are used, no payment for stockpiled materials will be made.

Partial payment for material does not constitute acceptance of such material for use in completing items of work.

Partial payments will not be made for living or perishable material until incorporated into the project.

Individual and cumulative partial payments for preparatory work and material will not exceed the lesser of:

(1) 80 percent of the contract bid price for the item; or

(2) 100 percent of amount supported by copies of invoices submitted.

The quantity paid will not exceed the corresponding quantity estimated in the contract. The CO may adjust partial payments as necessary to protect the Government.

Section 152. — CONSTRUCTION SURVEY AND STAKING

Construction Requirements

152.04 General. Add the following to the second paragraph:

The Government will establish basic survey control points for vertical and horizontal control of the project.

The Government will furnish the following:

(1) 3D coordinates and offset distance from centerline for subgrade and surface course finishing stakes at 50-foot (20-meter) intervals and miscellaneous intermediate stations.

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(3) Computer listings containing: horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, earthwork quantities, and staking details showing superelevation template data and slope information.

Delete the last sentence of the fourth paragraph from the bottom of the subsection and substitute the following:

Reestablish missing control points and stakes before staking begins.

152.05 Survey and Staking Requirements.

(f) Grade-finishing stakes. Add the following:

(3) Below is a listing of the information that will be provided and what survey work is required by the contractor.

Station Provided Information Contractor Requirement

1377+18 to 2245+00 Grade Finishing Stakes (Blue Tops) Grade Finishing Stakes

2245+00 to 2820+00 Grade Finishing Stakes (Blue Tops) Grade Finishing Stakes

2820+00 to 3012+00 Grade Finishing Stakes (Blue Tops) Grade Finishing Stakes

3012+00 to 3117+06 See Superelevation data on plan sheets Template Control Staking

3117+06 to 3154+77 No Data Set Hubs for 3-inches of Aggregate

Surface Course

3160+00 to 3700+06 No Data Set Hubs for 5-inches of Aggregate

Surface Course

Add the following:

(n) Template control staking. Verify stationing shown in the plans by measuring along the existing centerline with a method approved by the CO. Calibrate all measuring devices and furnish calibration data to CO before use. Use landmarks (e.g., culverts, turnouts, approach roads) to verify that the ground stationing matches the stationing shown on the plans. Use white spray paint to mark each centerline station. Add station equations to adjust field stationing to match the plans. Notify the CO on any readjustment or change to stationing or establishment of additional centerline points.

Prior to disturbing the existing road surface measure the existing roadway surface width and cross-slopes at centerline points of curve and tangent, at changes in roadway template, at the beginning and ending of superelevation transitions and runoff, in the middle of superelevated sections, at 100 foot (30 meter) stationing intervals on tangents, and at 50 foot (15 meter) intervals on curves. At each location, each side of the roadway and outside the construction limits, place an offset stake of adequate dimensions to place all required information. Label each stake with the following information corresponding to each respective lane:

(1) Station;

(2) Offset from striped centerline or other location;

(3) Offset from the proposed edge of pavement;

(4) Existing cross-slope. If cross-slope is to be changed, provide proposed change;

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(5) Offset to existing/proposed ditch, including ditch cross-slope, if different from mainline, and ditch width; and

Record the above information and provide to the CO. Provide the CO a list of any stations or locations where the proposed pavement edge is within 2 feet (0.6 meters) of a break in the topography of the shoulder. The CO will determine if corrective action is required.

Measure stations to the nearest foot (meter), offsets to the nearest 2 inches (50 millimeters), and cross-slopes to the nearest 0.2 percent. Record the above information and provide one printed copy to the CO.

Make minor adjustments in alignment to produce a smooth flowing, best-fit alignment. The final alignment need not be a geometrically computed centerline and may be field adjusted up to 12 inches (300 millimeters).

Use the recorded information to reestablish the existing roadway template and superelevation on the project.

Proposed cross-slope and superelevation information is provided in the plan set. Grading adjustments may be required to meet the required cross-slope and superelevations.

On tangents compute the appropriate grade adjustment from the measured elevation differences between centerline and proposed edge of pavement. Determine the elevation adjustment so both lanes are within the desired limits of minus 1 to minus 3 percent crown. The crown on each lane of the roadway may be different.

Set a grade finishing stake on centerline to control crown.

On curves compute the appropriate grade adjustment from the measured elevation differences to obtain a consistent cross-slope along the curve length (typically an average of the measured cross-slopes) within a tolerance of ±0.5 percent. Where possible raise the elevation of a shoulder to make the adjustment. Only lower the elevation of a shoulder when approved by the CO. Set a grade finishing stake on either shoulder (typically the shoulder point to be raised) to control the cross-slope. Use the existing superelevation runoff and tangent runout lengths to transition between the crown on tangents and superelevation on curves.

The methodology used to accomplish the existing roadway surface measurement, template control staking, and to determine template adjustments shall be the Contractor’s option, but the methods will be subject to the approval of the CO.

The contractor will provide the CO with staking data for review and approval.

Measurement

152.07 Add the following to the third paragraph:

Reestablishing missing control points and stakes will be measured under Special labor, Hired survey services when it is paid by the hour.

152.07 Delete the fourth paragraph and substitute the following:

Do not measure miscellaneous survey and staking.

152.07 Add the following:

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Measure template control staking only one time per project.

Section 153. — CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

Construction Requirements

153.02 Qualifications.

(a)(1) Full-time, on-site QCM. Add the following:

(4) A degree from a 4-year construction management, construction engineering, or similar program, and having at least 3 years’ experience as (a) a highway construction contractor foreman, project engineer, or equivalent, or (b) a federal or state highway construction lead inspector or equivalent.

153.03 Quality Control Plan (QCP).

(b) Quality control procedures.

(2) Add the following: List the material to be tested by pay item, tests to be conducted, the location of sampling, and the frequency of testing.

Add the following:

(d) Subcontractors and suppliers. Include the work of all subcontractors. If a subcontractor is to perform work under this Section, explain how the subcontractor’s inspection plan will interface with the Prime Contractor first tier subcontractors and lower tier subcontractors and organizations, and the CO. Include the work of major suppliers and suppliers of structural and geotechnical services and materials.

Add the following:

Modifications or additions may be required to any part of the plan that is not adequately covered. Acceptance of the quality control plan will be based on the inclusion of the required information. Acceptance does not imply any warranty by the Government that the plan will result in consistent contract compliance. It remains the responsibility of the Contractor to demonstrate such compliance.

153.04 Prosecution of Work. Delete the sentence and substitute the following:

Address each of the subjects shown for each phase of construction:

(a) Preparatory phase.

(1) Delete the paragraph and substitute the following:

In a preparatory phase meeting, review the contract requirements for the work; the process for constructing the work; and the plan for inspecting, testing, measuring, and reporting the work. Include the project superintendent, the quality control supervisor (QCS), the foreman for the work to be performed, and the CO in the meeting. Schedule and conduct a preparatory meeting for each type of work to be performed at least one week prior to beginning the work.

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(b) Start-up phase.

(1) Delete the paragraph and substitute the following:

In a start-up phase meeting, review the contract requirements and the processes for constructing the work with the personnel who will be performing the work. Invite the CO, project superintendent, QCS, testers, and inspectors of the work being performed, and the personnel directly supervising and performing the work. Review the planned testing, inspection, and reporting requirements with the quality control personnel responsible for the testing and inspection. Explain the reporting procedures to be used when defective work is identified. Conduct a start-up meeting for each type of work to be performed upon beginning the work.

(c) Production phase. Add the following:

(4) Provide feedback on processes and deficiencies. Identify root causes of deficiencies, and make timely and effective changes to work processes to prevent repeated deficiencies.

153.05 Sampling and Testing. Delete the text and substitute the following:

153.05 Sampling and Testing.

Perform sampling and testing required by the accepted QCP. As a minimum perform process control testing according to the Sampling, Testing and Acceptance Requirements tables at the end of each Section where applicable. Where no minimums are specified, submit proposed tests to be performed and the proposed sampling and testing frequencies.

(a) Sample Splitting. Schedules and times or locations for obtaining on-site split samples for Government use will be provided by the CO using a procedure for random sampling. Sample any material that appears defective or inconsistent with similar material being produced, unless such material is voluntarily removed and replaced or otherwise corrected according to Subsection 106.01

(b) Testing. If the Government-furnished field laboratory bid option is not exercised by the CO, furnish a laboratory equipped with all test equipment necessary to satisfy the requirements of the contract. Ensure test equipment has been checked, calibrated, standardized and/or otherwise verified in accordance with AASHTO and ASTM standards by an individual qualified to perform the work. Perform an equipment inspection after the laboratory has been moved to its permanent location on the project site, and anytime it is moved thereafter.

Inspect equipment within 45 days of actual use for project testing, and at least once a year thereafter. Do not use equipment that has not been inspected or is found to be deficient. Mark deficient equipment and take it out-of-service until repaired or replaced and shown by subsequent inspection to perform as required. Maintain records documenting laboratory equipment inspections. Provide certification(s) stating the equipment conforms to testing requirements and provide evidence of current inspection. Keep laboratory facilities clean and maintain equipment in proper working condition. Allow the CO unrestricted access to the laboratory for inspection and review.

The CO may require a demonstration of proficiency in sampling and testing capabilities. One or more proficiency samples may be provided by the Government to verify basic qualifications. Provide the results of the proficiency samples to the CO within 48 hours of receipt of the material.

153.06 Certifications. Delete the text and substitute the following:

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For materials or work accepted by certification according to Subsection 106.03, review all certifications to insure compliance with the requirements of the contract prior to incorporating materials into the work and provide a signed copy of the reviewed certification(s) to the CO. According to FAR Subpart 46.407, materials or work without proper certification will be rejected in writing, and payment for such material or work will be withheld until proper certification has been provided to the CO.

153.07 Records and Control Charts. Delete the first sentence and substitute the following:

Maintain complete testing and inspection records by pay item number and make them accessible to the CO.

(a) Quality control and construction operations reports. Delete the text and substitute the following:

For each day of work, prepare an "Inspector's Daily Record of Construction Operations" (Contractors Daily

Reports (CDR)) using Form FHWA 1413 or an approved alternate form. Report inspection results in detail, including deficiencies observed and corrective actions taken. Identify locations of work and labor and equipment used, including actual hours worked, to perform each item of work. When submitting test results on material being incorporated into the work, report test results within the reporting times indicated in the sampling and testing requirements at the end of each section or as specified in the contract. Include the following certification signed by the QCS with overall responsibility for the inspection system:

"I certify that the information contained in this record is accurate and that work documented herein complies with the contract. Exceptions to this certification are documented as a part of this record."

Submit certified CDR’s that have been signed by a person who has both responsibility for the inspection system and signature authority.

Submit the record and certification within 24 hours of the work being performed. If the record is incomplete, in error, or otherwise misleading, a copy of the record will be returned with corrections noted. Correct rejected

CDRs and resubmit the revised CDR within 24 hours. When chronic errors or omissions occur, correct the procedures by which the records are produced.

153.08 Acceptance. Add the following:

Performance of the work may be stopped according to Subsection 108.05, either in whole or in part, for failure to comply with the requirements of this Section. The Government may charge to the Contractor the cost of any additional inspections required when the work being inspected is found not to comply with contract requirements during the initial inspection. Work stop orders, due to recurring deficiencies of work required by this Section, will be rescinded after the Contractor demonstrates to the CO that changes were made to the quality control plan and system which resulted in the correction of those deficiencies. There will be no adjustment in the contract time, or payments to the Contractor for any impacts, delays or other costs due to any periods of work stoppage resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this Section.

153.09 Measurement and Payment. Delete the text and substitute the following:

Measurement

153.09 Measure contractor quality control according to Subsection 109.02.

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Payment

153.10 The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 153 pay item listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

See Subsection 109.05.

Progress payments for Contractor quality control will be paid as follows:

(1) 25 percent of the item amount, not to exceed 0.5 percent of the original contract amount, will be paid after the contractor quality control plan is accepted; all testing facilities are in place; qualified quality control supervisor, inspection, and sampling and testing personnel are in position to provide quality control activities; and the work being inspected or tested has started.

(2) 65 percent of the total lump sum will be prorated for payment based on the completed portion of the total work not including the original 25 percent completed under (1) above.

(3) Payment of the remaining 10 percent of the lump sum will be paid when all inspections, test results, submittals, and reports are complete and accepted.

Section 154. — CONTRACTOR SAMPLING AND TESTING

Construction Requirements

154.03 Sampling. Add the following:

Perform the initial curing of all concrete test cylinders. Provide for transporting the government verification cylinders to the FHWA-Central Federal Lands Highway’s Laboratory unless other testing facilities are authorized by the CO.

Label each concrete mold with the name and number of the Project, the cylinder number, date molded, location of the sample, and the test age (i.e. – 7, 14, or 28 days). Label the mold after casting and the cylinder after stripping to ensure the sample can be identified throughout the entire curing process.

Provide the required cylinder molds.

154.04 Testing. Add the following:

Where Process Control Sampling and Testing frequencies are identical to the Sampling, Testing, and

Acceptance Tables at the end of each Section for all applicable work, the Process Control Samples may be used for acceptance.

Add the following subsections:

154.04A Field Laboratory (Government-Furnished). Refer to the “Notice to Bidders” in the bid proposal for information regarding the option to use a Government-Furnished field laboratory.

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If the bid option “Item 15401-0000, Contractor Testing, Using Government Furnished Field Laboratory” is exercised, the government will provide for the Contractor’s use a mobile field laboratory, including testing equipment as follows:

Pine AFG1A Gyratory Compactor

NCAT Thermolyne Ignition Oven

AASHTO T 209 Rice Vacuum Equipment

AASHTO T 166 Bulk Specific Gravity of Compacted Mix Equipment

Convection Oven

Liquid Limit Machine and Grooving Tool

30,000 Gram Balance

12,000 Gram Balance

4,600 Gram Balance (readable to 0.01)

Platform Scale

Mechanical Compactor (Moisture Density) and Accessories

12-inch Sieve Shaker and Sieve Stack

Drill Press with Muller

Large Sample Splitter

Small Sample Splitter

Provide any additional equipment or facilities necessary to fulfill the requirements of the Contract.

Transport the laboratory from 12300 West Dakota Avenue, Lakewood, CO to the point of use and return the laboratory to the same Lakewood address upon completion of the work. The trailer will be available upon issuance of Notice to Proceed and must be returned no later than 14 days following final acceptance of the contract. Contact the CFLHD Equipment Depot at (720) 963-3459 or (720) 963-3384 for specific directions to the laboratory storage location.

Assume responsibility for the replacement of any and all missing or damaged equipment and for the repair of any damage to the laboratory. Replacement cost for missing or damaged equipment or facilities will be deducted from any remaining monies owed the Contractor. If sufficient funds are not available under the

Contract for such retention, the Contractor agrees to make payment directly to the Government for any damaged or missing equipment or facilities.

Specifics:

Furnished equipment will be inspected by the Government by checking, standardizing, calibrating and/or verifying, as appropriate, in accordance with applicable AASHTO and ASTM standards. The Government equipment inspection will be completed after the laboratory has been moved to its permanent location on the project site prior to actual use in project testing and at least once a year thereafter. Notify the CO at least 30 days in advance of intent to use the testing equipment on the project so that Government equipment inspection can be scheduled and performed. Assume responsibility for additional equipment inspections prior to the Government’s yearly inspection if the mobile laboratory is moved. Maintain records documenting these inspections in the laboratory.

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Maintain equipment in proper operating condition. Do not use equipment that is found to be deficient or defective. Mark deficient or defective equipment and take it out-of-service and immediately notify the CO.

If Government-furnished testing components fail through no fault or negligence of the Contractor, the

Government will replace or repair the equipment in the most expeditious manner practicable. Requests for time extension and/or delay damages will not be granted for delays of less than 48 hours for any one occurrence, or for cumulative delays amounting to less than 5 (five) days in any one 365-day period.

Requests for time extensions or damages due to equipment-related delays caused by equipment misuse or other Contractor fault will not be granted.

Furnish water to the Government-provided field laboratory which is clear and free of oil, acid, rust, alkali, sugar, and vegetable substances. Furnish 120/240-volt, 60-cycle, single-phase current adequate to operate all of the Government field laboratory facilities at all times as required by the CO. Supply enough power to support a 200 amp service panel. Equip the power supply with a regulator that limits the voltage of the power furnished to the laboratory to not less than 220 volts and not more than 240 volts.

All equipment provided by the Government and replaced by the Contractor will remain with the laboratory and will become the property of the Government.

Use of the laboratory is limited to testing materials in connection with this contract.

154.04B Field Laboratory (Contractor-Furnished). If the Government-furnished field laboratory bid option is not exercised, furnish a laboratory equipped with all test equipment necessary to satisfy the requirements of the contract.

The sampling and testing services of a commercial laboratory meeting or exceeding the requirements described herein may be used if all contract sampling and testing requirements are satisfied by the use of the commercial facility.

Ensure test equipment has been checked, calibrated, standardized and/or otherwise verified in accordance with

AASHTO and ASTM standards by an individual qualified to do this work. Ensure mobile laboratories receive an equipment inspection after the laboratory has been moved to its permanent location on the project site and anytime it is moved thereafter. Inspect equipment within 45 days of actual use in project testing and at least once a year thereafter. Do not use equipment that has not been inspected or is found to be deficient. Mark deficient equipment and it take out-of-service until it is repaired or replaced and shown by subsequent inspection to perform as required. Maintain records documenting these inspections in the laboratory. Provide certification(s) stating the equipment conforms to testing requirements and provide evidence of current inspection.

The CO may require the Contractor to perform testing to demonstrate acceptable equipment and an acceptable level of technician competence. The CO may also check equipment and inspection records to verify condition.

Repair or replace equipment not meeting applicable requirements. Keep laboratory facilities clean and maintain equipment in proper working condition. Provide the CO unrestricted access to the laboratory for inspection and review.

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Section 155. — SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

Construction Requirements

155.06 Baseline Schedule Updates. Delete the second paragraph and substitute the following:

Unless previously approved by the CO, changes to the construction schedule for the work that is still to be completed, can only be changed with a Time Impact Analysis according to Subsection 108.03, and a Baseline

Construction Schedule revision according to Subsection 155.07. Receipt of a baseline construction schedule update with negative float does not constitute agreement by the Government of the revised completion date.

Add the following:

(f) Working Schedule. At each construction progress meeting, provide the CO with a written summary detailing the work completed in the previous week and the proposed work activities for the following two weeks. Provide detail of proposed operations that will affect traffic flow, residents and businesses adjacent to the project. Provide the CO with a schedule revision if the written summary significantly differs from the baseline construction schedule or the latest construction schedule revision.

155.07 Baseline Schedule Revision. Delete the first paragraph and substitute the following:

Submit a time impact analysis when requesting approval of a baseline schedule revision. Submitting a proposed baseline schedule revision is not considered a notification of delay or of other basis for change. Continue to submit monthly schedule updates according to Subsection 155.06 until a baseline construction schedule revision is approved.

Section 156. — PUBLIC TRAFFIC

Construction Requirements

156.05 Maintaining Roadways during Work.

(a) Add the following:

Do not construct diversions outside of the clearing limits or use alternate route detours without the approval of the CO.

156.07 Limitations on Construction Operations.

(c) Delete the first sentence and substitute the following:

For alternate one-way traffic control, provide a minimum lane width of 10 feet (3 meters). For two-way traffic, provide a minimum roadway width of 22 feet (6.7 meters).

(i) Delete the text and substitute the following:

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Limit construction-caused delays to public traffic to a maximum of 30 minutes per passage through the project.

No night work allowed unless otherwise approved by the CO.

Add the following for the Wetland Mitigation Site Construction:

Signs reading "Trucks Entering Highway" will be placed at the intersection of Highway 70 and National

Forest System Road 807 approaches.

Signs reading "Road Work Ahead" will be placed on National Forest System Road 807 on both sides of the project.

National Forest System Road 807 will remain open to public travel, with the exception of delays up to

30 minutes, unless approved in advance by the Forest Service.

Any damage to National Forest System Road 807 caused by the project will be promptly repaired by the

Holder.

156.09 Traffic Control Supervisor. Delete the second sentence in the first paragraph, as follows:

Provide a traffic control supervisor in accordance to Subsection 156.03. Do not designate the superintendent as the traffic control supervisor. Furnish the traffic control supervisor’s name, address, and 24-hour telephone numbers at the preconstruction conference. During the contract, including periods of suspensions and work stoppages, perform the following: (see FP-14).

Measurement and Payment

156.11 Add the following:

The Traffic Control Supervisor will not be paid as a separate pay item and is considered subsidiary to the contract.

Section 301. — UNTREATED AGGREGATE COURSES

Construction Requirements

301.03 General. Delete the subsection and insert the following:

Prepare the surface on which the aggregate course is placed according to Section 303.06. Prior to placement of the aggregate surfacing, remove all unsuitable material from roadway and apply water to existing road surface.

Windrow unsuitable material in a manner that will not impede storm water flows.

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