h.013811_proposal.pdf

STATE PROJECT NO. H.013811

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

Title Sheet A-1

Table of Contents B-1

Notice to Contractors C-1 thru C-3

Special Provisions D-1 thru D-66

Federal Aid Construction Project Contract Documents

Required Contract Provisions, Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (10-23) E-1 thru E-14

Female and Minority Participation in Construction (01-83) E-15 thru E-22

Specific Equal Employment Opportunity Responsibilities (06-84) E-23 thru E-28

On-The-Job Training (06-21) E-29 thru E-32

DBE/SBE Participation in Federal Aid Construction Contracts (10-25) E-33 thru E-34

Minimum Wage Determination F-1 thru F-5

Plans G-1 thru G-79

Construction Proposal Information

Bid Bond H-1

Schedule of Items I-1 thru I-13

Construction Proposal Signature and Execution Form J-1 thru J-2

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CONTROL SECTION NO. 202-03

FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. H013811

DESCRIPTION: LA 104: 2.6 MI NW US 190 - US 190

NON-NHS ROUTE: LA 104

PARISH: ST. LANDRY

LENGTH: 2.589 Miles

TYPE: GRADING, DRAINAGE STRUCTURES, MILLING ASPHALT CONCRETE,

PAVEMENT PATCHING, CLASS II BASE COURSE, IN-PLACE CEMENT

TREATED SUBGRADE, IN-PLACE CEMENT STABILIZED BASE COURSE,

ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAY, REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX CULVERTS,

AND RELATED WORK.

ESTIMATED COST RANGE: $5,000,000 to $7,500,000

The estimated cost range is for informational purposes only and may be subject to change.

The bid prices received from bidders will be evaluated based on the actual estimate value, which will be published at bid opening, for award determination.

PROJECT ENGINEER: Descant, Charles; 277 Rainbow Dr., Opelousas, LA 70570; (337) 948- 0285.

PROJECT MANAGER: Spurlock, D'Lon.

PROJECT CLASSIFICATION

The winning bidder shall be licensed under La. R.S. 37:2150-2165 for the classification of

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction before execution of the awarded contract.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: Bidders are required to certify their intent to comply with Section 102.14 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges.

Bids must be prepared and submitted in accordance with Section 102 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges as amended by the project specifications, and

Electronic bids and electronic bid bonds for the following project will be downloaded by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Paper bids and paper bid bonds will not be accepted. Electronic bids and electronic bid bonds must be submitted through www.bidx.com prior to the electronic bidding deadline.

Beginning at 10:00 a.m., all bids will be downloaded and posted online at http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/engineering/lettings/. No bids are accepted after 10:00 a.m. The electronic bid download process is held in LA DOTD Headquarters Building, 1201 Capitol Access Road in Baton Rouge, LA, Room 113 B, and is open to the public. Visitors must check-in with the security desk in the first floor lobby.

LOCATED ON ROUTE LA 104 FROM WEST OF ITS JUNCTION WITH

ANDREPONT ROAD TO ITS JUNCTION WITH ROUTE US 190, AS SHOWN IN

PLANS.

LIMITS:

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS (01/26)

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS (01/26)

Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges as amended by the project specifications, and must include all information required by the proposal.

ONLINE BIDDER REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS AND FOR

OTHERS INTERESTED IN INFORMATION ONLY. Prior to the electronic bid submission deadline, ONLINE BIDDER REGISTRATION for each project bid is REQUIRED. Online Bidder Registration may be accessed via the Internet at www.dotd.la.gov. Select the following options: DOING BUSINESS, then Construction Services, then Bidder Registration.

When completed, a registration confirmation notice will be displayed and may be printed by the bidder. When approved for bidding, the bidder’s name will be placed on the “List of Prospective Bidders” located on the LA DOTD Internet website. It is the bidder’s responsibility to review the “List of Prospective Bidders” to ensure approval to bid. If a bidder does not register for a project, the bid will not be accepted by LA DOTD. As per 102.4 e) of the 2026 edition of the Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, no bidders will be approved for bid registration within 24 hours before the bid opening. All bidders must register to bid before that deadline. If further information is required, please contact Mr. Alfonzo Simon, email:

Alfonzo.Simon@la.gov, (225) 379-1111, fax : (225) 379-1857.

Plans and bid proposals are available in electronic format ONLY. All Plans, Proposals, Addenda, Amendments, Letters of Clarification, and Withdrawal Notices will be posted online. Paper notices will not be distributed.

Construction bid proposals (includes specifications) and plans may be accessed via the Internet at www.dotd.la.gov. To receive update notifications on specific projects, ONLINE BIDDER REGISTRATION is required. From the LA DOTD home page, select the following options:

DOING BUSINESS, then Construction Services then Construction Letting Information.

Once the Construction Letting Information page appears, find the Notice to Contractors box.

From the drop down menu, select the appropriate letting date and press the “Go To” button to open the page, which provides a listing of all projects to be let and a Construction Proposal Documents link for each project. All project specific notices are found here. It will be the responsibility of the bidder to check for updates. Additionally, plans and specifications may be seen at the Project Engineer's office. Upon request, the Project Engineer will show the project site.

All questions concerning the plans shall be submitted via the Electronic Plans Distribution Center known as Falcon. All submitted questions will be forwarded by email to the Project Manager and the Project Engineer. Questions submitted within a period of 96 hours prior to the advertised time for the opening of bids, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and any other legal holidays, may not be answered prior to bidding. Falcon may be accessed via the Internet at www.dotd.la.gov. From the home page, select DOING BUISINESS then Construction Services then select Construction Letting Info. On the Construction Letting Information page, select the link, DOTD Plans Room (Falcon); Login to Falcon (or request an ID if a first-time user). Once logged in, you will have access to view Project Information, submit a question concerning the project, and view the plans. To avoid any suggestion that a potential bidder is using the Falcon

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS (01/26)

project, and view the plans. To avoid any suggestion that a potential bidder is using the Falcon system to communicate with other potential bidders, DOTD will not post any question or any statement of fact or opinion not made for the purpose of seeking clarification of plans and/or specifications. Any non-questions posted on falcon will be limited to the statement of an issue considered unresolved by a previous DOTD response.

Bidders assume the responsibility for accessing the Apparent Bid Results and final Bid Results on the Construction Letting Information web page located at wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/engineering/lettings/ to confirm whether they are the apparent low bidder for any given project and the specific due date of Form CS-6AAA for SBE Goal Projects.

Apparent Low Bidders on Small Business Element (SBE) Goal Projects shall comply fully with the “Required Contract Provisions for SBE Participation in Federal Aid Construction Contracts (SBE Goal Project)” contained in Section “E” of the Proposal; and, in accordance therewith, Apparent Low Bidders shall submit the completed Form CS-6AAA for SBE Goal Projects and Attachments to the LA DOTD Compliance Programs Office utilizing the list of SBE Certified Contractors as posted for this letting at:

http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/engineering/lettings/construction.aspx.

The award of the contract will be electronically submitted to the successful low bidder on each project.

The U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) operates a toll free "Hotline" Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time. Anyone with knowledge of possible bid rigging, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities should call 1-800-424-9071. All information will be treated confidentially and caller anonymity will be respected.

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S.P. CONTRACT TIME (01/26):

The entire contract shall be completed in all details and ready for final acceptance in accordance with 105.17.020 within one hundred seventy-five (175) working days.

Prior to assessment of contract time, the contractor will be allowed calendar days from the date stipulated in the Notice to Proceed to commence with portions of the contract work including but not limited to assembly periods, preparatory work for materials fabrications such as test piles, or other activities which hinder progress in the beginning stages of construction. Prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed, the Department will consider extending the assembly period upon written request from the contractor justifying the need for additional time.

The contractor shall be responsible for maintenance of traffic from the beginning of the assembly period. During the assembly period, the contractor will be allowed to do patching and other maintenance work necessary to maintain the roadway with no time charges when approved by the engineer.

If the contractor begins regular construction operations prior to expiration of the assembly period, the assessment of contract time will commence at the time construction operations are begun.

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS

S.P. GENERAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS (01-26):

The specifications, contract and bonds governing the construction of the work are the 2026 Edition of the Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, together with any supplementary specifications and special provisions attached to this proposal.

Bids shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with Section 102 of the Standard Specifications.

The plans herein referred to are the plans approved and marked with the project number, route and Parish, together with all standard or special designs that may be included in such plans.

The bidder declares that the only parties interested in this proposal as principals are those named herein; that this proposal is made without collusion or combination of any kind with any other person, firm, association, or corporation, or any member or officer thereof; that careful examination has been made of the site of the proposed work, the plans, Standard Specifications, supplementary specifications and special provisions above mentioned, and the form of contract and payment, performance, and retainage bond; that the bidder agrees, if this proposal is accepted, to provide all necessary machinery, tools, apparatus and other means of construction and will do all work and furnish all material specified in the contract, in the manner and time therein prescribed and in accordance with the requirements therein set forth; and agrees to accept as full compensation therefore, the amount of the summation of the products of the quantities of work and material incorporated in the completed project, as determined by the engineer, multiplied by the respective unit prices herein bid.

It is understood by the bidder that the quantities given in this proposal are a fair approximation of the amount of work to be done and that the sum of the products of the approximate quantities multiplied by the respective unit prices bid shall constitute gross sum bid, which sum shall be used in comparison of bids and awarding of the contract.

The bidder further agrees to perform all extra and force account work that may be required on the basis provided in the specifications.

The bidder further agrees that within 15 calendar days after the contract has been transmitted to him, he will execute the contract and furnish the Department satisfactory surety bonds.

If this proposal is accepted and the bidder fails to execute the contract and furnish bonds as above provided, the proposal guaranty shall become the property of the Department; otherwise, said proposal guaranty will be returned to the bidder; all in accordance with 103.4.

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S.P. MANDATORY ELECTRONIC BIDS

AND ELECTRONIC BID BONDS SUBMISSION (01-26):

This project requires mandatory electronic bidding. All Specifications, whether Standard, Supplemental or Special Provisions, are hereby amended to delete any references regarding paper bids and the ability to submit paper bid forms.

The contractor shall register online to be placed on the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) prospective bidders list or for information only list.

Modifications to proposal documents will be posted on the Department’s website at the following URL address: http://wwwapps.dotd.la.gov/engineering/lettings/.

LA DOTD shall not be responsible if the bidder cannot complete and submit a bid due to failure or incomplete delivery of the files submitted via the internet.

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S.P. MANDATORY ELECTRONIC

PAYROLL SUBMISSION (01-26):

This project requires mandatory submission of contractor payrolls using the AASHTOWare Civil Rights & Labor Software. All Specifications, whether Standard, Supplemental or Special Provisions, are hereby amended to delete any references regarding paper payrolls and the ability to submit such paper payroll forms.

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S.P. DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION

IN FEDERAL AID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (01-26):

This project has not been selected for a specific DBE/SBE Goal. The contractor shall meet the obligations of the Required Contract Provisions for DBE/SBE Participation in Federal Aid Construction Contracts contained elsewhere herein.

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S.P. PARTICIPATION IN JOB TRAINING (01-26):

If the contractor desires to participate in job training, as provided by the Federal Aid Construction Project Contract Document entitled On the Job Training elsewhere herein, he/she shall submit a written request to the project engineer with a copy to the Compliance Program Section. According to the design formula, the number of potential trainees has been established as five (5). For the purposes of reimbursement, this number of trainees has been translated into an estimated five thousand (5,000) trainee hours. The pay item for Trainee Reimbursement; will be established in the contract in accordance with the Federal Aid Construction Project Contract Documents for On-The-Job Training and the above hours.

Should the design formula not indicate that the contract could support training; a contractor may still train upon the approval of the Department.

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S.P. BUILD AMERICA / BUY AMERICA PROVISIONS (01-26):

Section 106, Control of Materials, of the Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, 2026 Edition, is hereby amended to include the following:

Pursuant to the Build America Buy America ("BABA") provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) enacted on November 15, 2021 (Pub. L. No. 117-58), all iron and steel materials (including the application of a coating), manufactured products manufactured in the United States and having the cost of the components greater than 55 percent of the total cost of all components of the manufactured product, as well as construction materials permanently installed in the project, shall be manufactured and produced in the United States, unless a waiver of these provisions is granted.

COST CALCULATION:

Refer to Part 184 of title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR) for guidance to determine the cost of components for manufactured products.

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION SUBMISSION:

The apparent low bidder shall provide certification of intent to conform to BABA with their completed contract documents, through transmittal of a completed certification document. The certification document, “DOTD’s Bidder's Build America, Buy America Certification Form”, will be provided in the federal package with the other required federal documents, and shall be the only form acceptable for use in certification of intent to conform to BABA. The contractor shall provide a separate Certification Form from the supplier for each applicable material.

WAIVER:

Minimal use of foreign steel and iron materials will be allowed without waiver provided the cost of these materials does not exceed 0.l percent of the total contract cost or $2,500, whichever is greater; however, the contractor shall make written request to the Chief Construction Division Engineer for permission to use such foreign materials and shall furnish a listing of the materials, their monetary value, and their origin and place of production.

RECORDS RETENTION:

The contractor shall retain any and all records pertaining to or relating with the contractor’s BABA certification and processes for a period of not less than five years after final acceptance of the construction project.

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INSPECTION:

At the Department’s sole discretion, the department shall have the right to inspect or audit any and all records pertaining to or relating with the contractor’s BABA certification and processes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BABA:

More information may be found by going to FHWA website Made in America | US Department of Transportation, https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/cqit/buyam.cfm, and OMB M-24-02.

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S.P. INTENT OF CONTRACT (01-26):

Subsection 104.1, Intent of Contract, is amended to include the following.

104.4.010 COVENANT OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING

This contract imposes an obligation of good faith and fair dealing in its performance and enforcement.

The contractor and the Department agree from the beginning to focus on creative cooperation, to avoid adverse confrontation, and to foster mutual respect, along with a positive commitment to honesty and integrity, and agree to the following mutual duties.

a) Each will function within the laws and statutes applicable to their duties and responsibilities.

b) Each will communicate in an open and candid manner.

c) Each will assist in the other's performance.

d) Each will avoid hindering the other's performance.

e) Each will proceed to fulfill its obligations diligently.

f) Each will cooperate in the common endeavor of the contract.

104.1.020 VOLUNTARY PARTNERING

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development intends to encourage the foundation of a cohesive partnership with the contractor and its principal subcontractors and suppliers. This partnership will be structured to draw on the strengths of each organization to identify and achieve reciprocal goals. The objective is a cooperative approach to contract management that will reduce costs, litigation, and "stress" while completing the project in accordance with the plans and specifications.

This partnership will be bilateral in makeup, and participation in partnering will be totally voluntary and is not a requirement of the contract.

A partnering conference is to be implemented and held prior to beginning construction. The contractor's management personnel and the Project Engineer will initiate a partnering development conference. They, working with the assistance of the District Construction Engineer, will make arrangements to determine the facilitator, the attendees at the conference, agenda of the conference, duration, and location. Persons required to be in attendance will be the Project Engineer and key project personnel; the contractor's on-site project manager and key project supervision personnel of both the prime and principal subcontractors and suppliers. The project design engineers, FHWA, key company representatives, and key local government personnel will also be invited to attend as

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Any cost associated with effectuating this partnering will be agreed to by both parties and will be shared equally and will be paid for in accordance with Subsection 109.4. The contractor, DOTD, FHWA and all others invited to the partnering conference will be responsible for any expenses incurred by their respective employees which includes salaries, travel, and lodging.

Follow-up conferences may be held periodically throughout the duration of the contract as agreed by the contractor and the DOTD.

The establishment of a partnership charter on a project will not change the legal relationship of the parties to the contract nor relieve either party from any of the terms of the contract.

This partnership charter is intended only to establish an environment of cooperation and communication between all parties involved with the completion of the project.

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S.P. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC (01-26)

Section 104.3 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges is amended to include the following:

During the periods when roadway closures are specified in the plans, specifications, or otherwise approved by the Engineer, only local traffic shall be provided for and maintained at all times; through traffic will not be required to be provided for or to be maintained.

Between October 1 and January 31, no work shall be performed that impedes large scale sugar cane hauling operations. A plan to perform work shall be submitted for review and no work shall begin prior to acceptance. If the roadway is not maintained in a condition that is suitable for large-scale sugar cane hauling operations, the Department reserves the right to maintain the roadway with its own equipment, labor and material and deduct costs of such maintenance from payments for the work. If it becomes necessary to suspend construction operations for heavy hauling during the sugar cane season, contract time will not be assessed for said period of suspension; however, maintenance of traffic shall be continued during such period of suspension.

Conduct paving operations on one side of the roadway at a time. The side of the roadway, including shoulder, that is open to traffic shall be clear at all times.

When pavement layers are 2 inches or less, paving will be permitted in one lane for a full day;

the adjacent lane shall be paved the following workday.

When pavement layers are greater than 2 inches thickness, a wedged joint shall be used.

Paving will be permitted in one lane for a full day; the adjacent lane shall be paved the following day or place approximately 1/2 of each day's production in one lane and the remainder in the adjacent lane.

When asphalt concrete pavement is milled 2 inches or less, milling is permitted in one lane for a full day; the adjacent lane shall be milled no later than the following workday. When asphalt concrete pavement is milled more than 2 inches, milling shall be limited to approximately 1/2 of each day's production in one lane and the remainder in the adjacent lane.

All asphalt concrete pavement new construction, overlays, and shoulder surfacing operations open to traffic shall be conducted in accordance with the following requirements:

Shoulder Subgrade Preparation: Any required embankment widening shall be completed before placement of the asphalt concrete overlay. All vegetation shall be removed from existing

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Blading and Shaping of Material Adjacent to Pavement: Blading and shaping material adjacent to pavement described herein shall be completed at the end of each day's operations for all asphalt concrete courses. There shall be no drop-off from the pavement edge to the adjacent shoulder or foreslope. The contractor shall blade and shape existing material against, and approximately level with, the top of the pavement surfacing to form a uniform slope from the pavement edge to the adjacent existing shoulder, or to a point 10 feet from the pavement edge.

If existing materials are insufficient, the contractor shall furnish, place, and shape additional materials to form the required tie-in or temporary shoulder. Permanent materials and procedures shall be in accordance with contract documents. Existing and/or additional materials placed temporarily shall be to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Compaction shall be by approved methods.

No direct payment will be made for temporary work; payment for permanent materials will be made using the appropriate pay items when additional materials are needed.

Lane closure and work hour restrictions shall be as follows:

Allowable lane closure times are as follows:

• Road closure for railroad work (Sta. 103+01 to 110+19) will be allowed upon prior approval of the Project Engineer.

• Road closure for cross drain replacement (Sta. 79+18) shall not exceed the authorized time of five (5) consecutive calendar days.

• Road closure for cross drain replacement (Sta. 138+29) shall not exceed the authorized time of eighteen (18) consecutive calendar days.

No work shall be allowed and all lanes shall be open during New Year’s, Mardi Gras, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas holiday periods, and other events as directed by the Engineer. No work shall be allowed and all lanes shall be open in preparation for weather events such as hurricanes, ice storms, etc, as deemed necessary, or during hurricane evacuation and contra flow operations. These periods shall be considered excusable, non-compensable.

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S.P. Plans and Submittals (06-26)

Section 105.2 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges has been amended to delete and replace the first paragraph as follows:

105.2 PLANS AND SUBMITTALS

Conform to 801.3.010 for format of plans and submittals.

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S.P. PERMITS, LICENSES, TAXES AND INSURANCE (01-26)

Section 107 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads is Bridges is amended as follows:

107.2 is deleted and replaced with the following:

107.2 PERMITS, LICENSES, TAXES AND INSURANCE.

Contractors shall procure temporary permits and licenses for the work, pay charges, fees, and taxes, and give notices necessary for lawful prosecution of the work. Contractor, and its subcontractors, shall maintain all licenses and certifications necessary to accomplish the work in accordance with contract requirements and applicable law.

The contractor shall maintain, at a minimum, the following insurance coverage until final acceptance of the contract:

a) Workers Compensation in compliance with state law, with the exception that the contractor’s Employer liability is to be at least $1,000,000 when work is to be over water and involves maritime exposures. For the coverage provided in this subpart the contractor’s Insurer will have no right of recovery or subrogation against the State of Louisiana or the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

b) For Commercial General Liability Insurance with a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, the aggregate loss limit must be on a per project basis.

This insurance shall include coverage for bodily injury and property damage, and include coverage for Premises-Operation; Broad form Contractual Liability; Products and Completed Operation; Use of Contractors and Subcontractors; Personal Injury; Broad form Property Damage; and Explosion, Collapse and Underground (XCU) coverage. The required combined single limit amount of insurance shall be as provided in Table 107.2-1.

When a railroad is within the project limits, the combined single limit amount of Commercial General Liability Insurance shall be as required by the railroad or as provided in Table 107- 1, whichever is greater.

c) A separate Owner’s and Contractor’s Protective Liability (OCP) Policy shall be furnished by the contractor naming the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development as the named insured. The policy period of the OCP insurance shall extend through final acceptance of the project. The required combined single OCP limit amount shall be as provided in Table 107.2-1.

d) For Business Automobile Liability Insurance with a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, this insurance shall include bodily injury and property damage coverage for owned automobiles, hired automobiles and non-owned automobiles.

The required combined single limit amount of insurance shall be as provided in Table 107.2- 1 below.

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Table 107.2-1 Insurance Requirements1

Initial Contract Amount

Occurrence Minimum

Aggregate Ultrahazardous

Aggregate

Up to $1 $1 $2 $3

From >$1 to $2 $2 $4 $6

Over $2 $5 $10 $15 1 $ in millions.

Aggregate coverage for projects with ultrahazardous activities shall be triple the occurrence minimum. Ultrahazardous activities include pile driving; transportation, use, storage, or removal of explosives, radioactive materials, or particularly hazardous or volatile chemicals; and asbestos or lead paint abatement; but does not include vibratory installation of sheet piles.

Each policy shall include provisions stipulating that the insurance company(ies) shall have no recourse against the State of Louisiana and the Department for payment of any premiums or for assessments under any form of the policy and that any and all deductibles in the above described insurance policy(ies) shall be assumed by and be at the sole risk of the contractor.

Insurance is to be placed with insurance companies authorized in the State of Louisiana with an A. M. Best’s rating of A-: VI or higher. This rating requirement may be waived for Workers Compensation coverage only.

Should any policies be canceled, the contractor shall immediately notify the Department.

Upon failure of the contractor to furnish, deliver and maintain such insurance for itself as required, this contract, at the election of the Department, may be immediately declared suspended, discontinued or terminated. Upon failure of the contractor to maintain OCP insurance at any time prior to final acceptance of the project, work on this contract shall be immediately suspended until proof of such insurance is presented to and accepted by the Department’s Project Control unit. During a suspension caused by the lack of any required insurance, contractual time charges will continue to be assessed against contract time, as will any assessment of stipulated damages, without interruption.

Failure of the contractor to maintain any required insurance shall not relieve the contractor from any liability under the contract, nor shall the insurance requirements be construed to conflict with the obligations of the contractor concerning indemnification under 107.17.

The contractor is responsible for requiring and verifying that all subcontractors working on the project maintain appropriate types and levels of insurance coverage.

Purchases related to work performed for this Project are exempt from sales and use taxes.

Prior to claiming the exemption, the general contractor or its subcontractor shall obtain a certificate of exemption from the secretary of the Department of Revenue at Louisiana Department of Revenue, Taxpayer Compliance - SES Division, Phone: (855) 307-3893, Email:

LDRSales.ExemptionApplications@la.gov.

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107.2.010 REIMBURSEMENT OF OCP INSURANCE:

Contractor may submit the direct cost of OCP insurance (only) to the Department for reimbursement. The provisions of 109.4 shall not apply to this reimbursement. The cost of all other required insurance must be included in contractor’s overhead applied to all other bid items.

The Department will reimburse the actual cost of OCP coverage as shown on an invoice produced by the insurance company or broker issuing the invoice in the amount of the premium due for the OCP policy: a) without a markup for profit or indirect costs including indirect costs associated with procurement of the OCP insurance; and b) less charges in the amount of a tax from which the Department is exempt and other related incidental fees.

Contractor will be responsible for submitting a written request for reimbursement of the amount of the OCP policy premium invoice less all such charges including surplus lines taxes and other incidental fees. The Contractor shall contact the Louisiana Department of Insurance, ldi.la.gov, to receive additional guidance.

Contractor must also submit an original sworn affidavit from the insurance producer/agent in which that person attests that the submitted invoice is for the required OCP coverage only, and that the invoice accurately reports the cost to contractor of that coverage. The invoice and affidavit may be submitted at the preconstruction conference or thereafter for inclusion with a partial estimate.

There will be no reimbursement for any purchase of OCP insurance policy extensions necessitated by concurrent; non-excusable; or excusable, non-compensable delays in completion of the project, whenever such delays occur, or for claimed utility delays where such days were not added to Contract Time by change order. Any policy extensions necessitated by excusable, compensable delays will be reimbursed on a pro-rata monthly basis.

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S.P. RAILWAY-HIGHWAY PROVISIONS (02-26):

Subsection 107.8 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads is Bridges is amended as follows:

Provision c) is deleted and replaced as follows:

The contractor shall, before entering upon the Railway's right of way for performance of any construction work, or work preparatory thereto, secure permission from the Railway's representative for the occupancy and use of the Railway's right-of-way outside the limits of the highway servitude area and shall confer with the Railway relative to requirements for railway clearances, operation and general safety regulations. Except for permits procured by the Department, contractor shall procure all permits and licenses, pay all charges and fees, and give all notices necessary and incidental to the lawful prosecution of the work according to subsection 107.8.

When required by the Railroad’s authorized representative, special requirements and associated reference documents may be necessary to allow for the occupancy and use of the Railroad’s right-of-way, including but not limited to:

a) servitude, pipe, wire line, overpass, under-pass, right-of-entry agreements and permits,

b) employee criminal check,

c) special insurances (e.g. pollution liability, builders risk),

d) safety training, and

e) restrictions and specifications on installation methods used by the Contractor.

Contractor shall comply with these requirements which are part of the Project Contract Documents. Should the Contractor elect to deviate from these requirements, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate all deviations, obtain any updated agreement/permit required due to the deviations, and pay all charges and fees associated with required updated agreement/permit at no direct cost to the Project. Contractor shall be responsible for renewing permits, if necessary, in order to complete construction, at no direct cost to the Project. Copies of any Project-related agreements the Department and/or other public entities associated with the Project have with the railroad will be posted on the Department’s Electronic Plans/Document Distribution Center known as Falcon. Contractor shall comply with all requirements and obligations of “contractor,” as provided in the agreements between the railroad, the Department, and/or other public entities associated with the Project, which are incorporated herein by reference.

Bidder shall ensure all railroad requirements and documents necessary for the occupancy, use, and work on Railroad’s right-of-way have been provided and examined. In the event that bidder discovers that any special requirements or documents as described herein are inconsistent with

D-17 the contract documents, bidder shall immediately notify the Department. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive evidence that the bidder has examined the railroad’s special requirements and documents and is satisfied as to all terms and conditions therein.

Provision q), paragraph 5 is deleted and replaced with the following:

In addition, on said affidavit, the Contractor shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law and in accordance with its contract with the Department for the work, agree to (1) indemnify, defend, and hold the Department harmless from and against all claims, demands, causes of action, or rights of action arising from or related to the Contractor’s negligent or intentional act, omission, or misconduct while on the railway right-of-way, and (2) in the event of a claim or legal action asserting liability covered by the Contractor’s Sworn Railroad Affidavit, regardless of the merits of the claim or legal action and whether or not the Department is cast in judgment based on such a claim or legal action, the Contractor agrees to indemnify the Department in the amount of any litigation related costs, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and expert witness fees and costs, incurred by the Department in connection with such a claim or legal action covered by the Contractor’s Sworn Railroad Affidavit.

Provision n) is amended to include the following:

Contractor shall purchase Railroad Protective Liability Insurance policy on behalf of Union

Pacific Railroad, incorporated herein as a Contract Document. The limits of liability shall be in accordance with Section 107.8 (14.3) or per the railroad’s requirements, whichever is higher.

The ratio of the estimated cost of work within the Railway's property to the total estimated project cost is one (1) percent. No direct payment will be made for providing the required insurance coverages.

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S.P. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (01-26):

107.14 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges is deleted and replaced with the following:

107.14 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations controlling pollution of the environment, including air, water and noise. Take precautions to prevent pollution of waters and wetlands with fuels, oils, asphalts, chemicals, or other harmful materials and to prevent pollution of the atmosphere from particulate and gaseous matter. Attention is directed to Section 204, Temporary Erosion Control.

Certify under penalty of law the understanding of and agreement to abide by the terms and conditions of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and the Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) General Permit. LPDES General Permit requires the discharges from construction sites be managed to prevent pollutants from entering waters of the United States in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulations for storm water discharges with respect to 33 U.S.C. § 1342 (Sections 402 (p) and 405 of Public Law 100-4).

The use of erosion control features or methods other than those in the contract shall be as directed by the engineer.

Construction operations in rivers, streams, lakes, tidal waters, reservoirs, canals, and other impoundments are restricted to areas where it is necessary to perform filling or excavation to accomplish the work and areas which must be entered to construct temporary or permanent structures. Operations in navigable waters, wetlands, or other waters of the United States require permits. Responsible to ensure all appropriate permits are obtained prior to commencement of operations. As soon as conditions permit, streams and impoundments shall be cleared of temporary obstructions placed therein or caused by construction operations.

Frequent fording of streams with construction equipment will not be permitted.

No residue from dust collectors or washers shall be dumped into a stream. Attention is further directed to the federal, state, and local air pollution control programs and their rules and regulations regarding air pollution, especially open burning, fugitive dust and asphalt concrete plant restrictions.

Maintain and operate equipment to minimize noise and vibration as well as comply with local noise ordinances. Engines shall be equipped with properly functioning mufflers. Assure the activities near noise and vibration sensitive areas, such as churches, hospitals, and schools are not unduly disruptive.

The Master Notice of Intent (NOI) will be submitted by the Department to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) at the end of each 5 year permit cycle of the Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) Statewide Permit (LAR 600000) and

D-19 prior to project letting under the new permit cycle. The monthly Project List will be completed and submitted by the Department to the LDEQ by the 15th of each month, in accordance with the terms of the permit.

The Contractor will develop and post a site specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for each project in accordance with the Master SWPPP Template provided to the Contractor by the Department. The Department ensures the posting of the SWPPP at the project site by the Contractor and that all site activities conform to the terms of the LPDES Statewide Permit (LAR 600000) and the Master SWPPP.

The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall be comprised of Section 204 of the standard specifications along with applicable supplemental specifications and special provisions, and Standard Plan EC-01, "Temporary Erosion Control Details."

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S.P. SUBLETTING OF CONTRACT (01/26):

Subsection 108.1 of the 2026 LSSRB is amended to include:

In accordance with 108.1 of the Standard Specifications, the following items are designated as "Specialty Items":

704-03-00200 Blocked Out Guard Rail - 31", (6'-3" Post Spacing)

704-06-00200 Guard Rail Bridge Attachments (Single Thrie Beam)

704-07-00200 Guard Rail Transitions (Double Thrie Beam)

704-10-00310 Guard Rail End Treatment, NCHRP 350 - 31" (TL-3 Flared)

729-16-00200 Object Marker Assembly (Type 2)

729-16-00300 Object Marker Assembly (Type 3)

731-02-00100 Reflectorized Raised Pavement Markers

732-01-02080 Plastic Pavement Striping (24" Width) (Thermoplastic 125 mil)

732-01-05000 Plastic Pavement Striping (Dotted Line)(4" W)(2' L)(Thermo 125 mil)

732-02-02000 Plastic Pavement Striping (Solid Line) (4" Width) (Thermoplastic 90 mil)

732-03-02000 Plastic Pavement Striping (Broken Line) (4" Width) (Thermoplastic 90 mil)

732-04-01040 Plastic Pavement Legends and Symbols (Arrow - Double)

732-04-18000 Plastic Pavement Legends and Symbols (RR Crossing)

732-05-00100 Removal of Existing Markings

737-06-00002 Painted Islands

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S.P. COMPENSATION FOR

ALTERATIONS OF CONTRACT (02-26)

109.4 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges is amended as follows:

109.4.030.B. is deleted and replaced with the following:

B. Direct Materials

For materials accepted by the engineer and used, the contractor shall receive the actual cost of such materials delivered to the work, including transportation charges if applicable and sales taxes subject to the requirements of 107.2.

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S.P. PAYMENT FOR STOCKPILED

OR STORED MATERIAL (01-26)

Section 109 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges is amended as follows:

109.6.010 is deleted and replaced with the following:

109.6.010 GENERAL

Payment for stockpiled or stored material will be considered only for materials anticipated to be stored for periods in excess of 30 calendar days. When approved, advance payments may be made for fabricated or natural materials that are to be incorporated in the project when stockpiled materials are stored on the project or in a dedicated stockpile at an approved site outside the limits of the project within the State of Louisiana. Payments shall be limited to durable materials described herein and shall represent a significant portion of the project cost. Perishable articles and small warehouse items are not included. These materials shall meet the requirements of the specifications. Payment for stockpiled or stored materials will not constitute acceptance. It shall be the contractor's responsibility to protect the material from damage while in storage.

Payment for materials stored outside the State of Louisiana will be considered, subject to approval of the Chief Engineer. This will generally be limited to adjacent states, except in cases where it will be in the best interest of the Department to pay for these materials. If payment for stockpiled materials outside the State will affect the bid price for an item, the contractor shall submit a written request to the Chief Engineer prior to bidding.

Payment may be made for the invoice price for the materials, which shall not exceed 85 percent of the contract price for the items where the materials are to be incorporated. For fabricated materials purchased from commercial sources and delivered to approved storage, partial payment may be the invoice price plus freight and taxes subject to the requirements of

107.2. The quantity of material for payment will not exceed the total estimated quantity required to complete the project.

The amounts advanced on stockpiled or stored materials will be recovered by the Department through deductions made on payments as the materials are incorporated in the work.

Partial payment for stockpiled materials shall be requested by the contractor in writing and the following documents shall be furnished:

a) A copy of the invoices from supplier or manufacturer verifying the cost and quantity of material.

b) If storage is on private property, a copy of the lease or agreement granting the Department right of entry to property.

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Within 30 calendar days after payment by the Department, the contractor shall submit a certified copy of invoices from the supplier for each item for which payment has been made.

All such invoices submitted shall state the amount received by the supplier as payment in full for the materials. If this certification of payment is not presented within the 30 day period, the advanced payment will be deducted from future progress payments.

Title and ownership of materials for which advancements have been made by the Department shall not vest in the Department until such materials are incorporated in the work and the work accepted by the Department. The making of advancements by the Department shall not release the contractor from the responsibility for any portion thereof.

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S.P. PAYMENT ADJUSTMENTS (01-26):

Section 109 of the 2026 Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges is amended to add the following:

This project is designated for payment adjustments for asphalt cements, fuels, and steel in accordance with Subsection 109.9 as follows:

109.9 PAYMENT ADJUSTMENTS

109.9.010 GENERAL

Payment for contract items indicated herein will be adjusted to compensate for cost differentials of Performance Graded (PG) asphalt cements, gasoline, diesel fuel, and steel when such costs increase or decrease more than 5 percent from the Department's established base prices for these items. The base price indices for asphalt cements, gasoline, diesel fuel, and steel will be the monthly price indices in effect at the time bids are opened for the project. The base price indices for asphalt cements will be as stated in

109.9.020. The base price index for gasoline and diesel fuel will be as stated in 109.9.030.

The base price index for steel will be as stated in 109.9.040.

Payment adjustments will be made each monthly estimate period when a price index for this period varies more than 5 percent from its respective base price index. The monthly price indices to be used with each monthly estimate will be the price indices for the month in which the estimate period begins. No payment adjustment will be made for new pay items created by change order.

If the project is placed in default, payment adjustments will be based on the monthly price indices used for the last monthly estimate period prior to the project being placed in default, unless a monthly price index decreases in which case the lower monthly price index will be used.

If it is determined after completion of work on any eligible item that the total quantity paid to date must be adjusted to reflect more accurate quantity determinations, the Department will prorate the additional quantity to be added or subtracted over all previous estimate periods in which the item of work was performed in order to determine additional payment adjustments.

If payment adjustments were made during any of these partial estimate periods, the prorated quantity added or subtracted will likewise have payment adjustments calculated and included.

109.9.020 PERFORMANCE GRADED (PG) ASPHALT CEMENTS

The base price index will be the monthly price index in effect at the time of bid opening as shown elsewhere herein. The monthly price indices will be the average, excluding the extreme outliers, of the unit prices for PG67-22, the average, excluding the extreme outliers, of the unit prices for PG70-22m, and the average, excluding the extreme outliers, of the unit

D-25 prices for PG76-22m. The monthly prices for each of these asphalt materials will be F.O.B.

refinery or terminal as determined from the quoted prices effective on the first calendar day of each month from suppliers of these materials. Suppliers considered are those who have requested to participate in the liquid asphalt index determination and have supplied materials on DOTD projects within the past twelve months. These suppliers and materials shall be listed on the Department's Approved Materials List (AML) and must be marketed in Louisiana. For Asphalt Cements not listed above, the following shall be considered equivalent for payment adjustments:

Table 109.9.020-1 Pay Item Equivalents Eligible for Asphalt Payment Adjustment

Performance Graded Asphalt Cement Equivalent PG Asphalt Cement for Payment Adjustment

PG58-28 PG67-22

PG67-22 PG67-22

PG70-22m PG70-22m PG76-22m PG76-22m PG76-22rm PG67-22

Payment adjustments will be made in accordance with the following formulas:

If Monthly Price Index exceeds Base Price Index, Pa = (A - 1.05B) x C x D…