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July 31, 2026 Letting

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 74E44 Various Counties Section D7 GUARDRAIL 2027-1 Various Routes District 7 Construction Funds

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

1. TIME AND PLACE OF OPENING BIDS. Electronic bids are to be submitted to the electronic bidding system (iCX-Integrated Contractors Exchange). All bids must be submitted to the iCX system prior to 12:00 p.m.

July 31, 2026 prevailing time at which time the bids will be publicly opened from the iCX SecureVault.

2. DESCRIPTION OF WORK. The proposed improvement is identified and advertised for bids in the

Invitation for Bids as:

Section D7 GUARDRAIL 2027-1 Various Routes District 7 Construction Funds

Repairs of known guardrail damage and repairs of future damage on an on-call basis.

3. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS. (a) This Notice, the invitation for bids, proposal and letter of award shall, together with all other documents in accordance with Article 101.09 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, become part of the contract. Bidders are cautioned to read and examine carefully all documents, to make all required inspections, and to inquire or seek explanation of the same prior to submission of a bid.

(b) State law, and, if the work is to be paid wholly or in part with Federal-aid funds, Federal law requires the bidder to make various certifications as a part of the proposal and contract. By execution and submission of the proposal, the bidder makes the certification contained therein. A false or fraudulent certification shall, in addition to all other remedies provided by law, be a breach of contract and may result in termination of the contract.

4. AWARD CRITERIA AND REJECTION OF BIDS. This contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder considering conformity with the terms and conditions established by the Department in the rules, Invitation for Bids and contract documents. The issuance of plans and proposal forms for bidding based upon a prequalification rating shall not be the sole determinant of responsibility. The Department reserves the right to determine responsibility at the time of award, to reject any or all proposals, to readvertise the proposed improvement, and to waive technicalities.

By Order of the Illinois Department of Transportation

Gia Biagi, Secretary

VARIOUS ROUTES

SECTION D7 GUARDRAIL 2027-1

VARIOUS COUNTIES

CONTRACT NO. 74E44

INDEX

FOR

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

AND RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Adopted January 1, 2026

This index contains a listing of SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS, frequently used RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS, and LOCAL ROADS AND STREETS RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS.

ERRATA Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (Adopted 1-1-22) (Revised 1-1-26)

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Std. Spec. Sec. Page No.

109 Measurement and Payment 202 Earth and Rock Excavation 204 Borrow and Furnished Excavation 207 Porous Granular Embankment 211 Topsoil and Compost 214 Grading and Shaping Ditches 406 Hot-Mix Asphalt Binder and Surface Course 407 Hot-Mix Asphalt Pavement (Full-Depth) 420 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 502 Excavation for Structures 504 Precast Concrete Structures 509 Metal Railings 522 Retaining Walls 540 Box Culverts 542 Pipe Culverts 550 Storm Sewers 586 Granular Backfill for Structures 601 Pipe Drains, Pipe Underdrains, and French Drains 630 Steel Plate Beam Guardrail 632 Guardrail and Cable Road Guard Removal 644 High Tension Cable Median Barrier 665 Woven Wire Fence 701 Work Zone Traffic Control and Protection 781 Raised Reflective Pavement Markers 782 Reflectors 801 Electrical Requirements 821 Roadway Luminaires

1003 Fine Aggregates 1004 Coarse Aggregates 1010 Finely Divided Minerals 1020 Portland Cement Concrete ……… 1030 Hot-Mix Asphalt 1040 Drain Pipe, Tile, and Wall Drain 1042 Precast Concrete Products 1061 Waterproofing Membrane System 1067 Luminaire ……… 1097 Reflectors 1102 Hot-Mix Asphalt Equipment

VARIOUS COUNTIES

CONTRACT NO. 74E44

RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The following RECURRING SPECIAL PROVISIONS indicated by an “X” are applicable to this contract and are included by reference:

CHECK SHEET # PAGE NO.

1 Additional State Requirements for Federal-Aid Construction Contracts 2 Subletting of Contracts (Federal-Aid Contracts)

3 X EEO

4 X Specific EEO Responsibilities Nonfederal-Aid Contracts 5 X Required Provisions - State Contracts 6 Asbestos Bearing Pad Removal 7 Asbestos Waterproofing Membrane and Asbestos Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Removal 8 Temporary Stream Crossings and In-Stream Work Pads 9 Construction Layout Stakes

10 Use of Geotextile Fabric for Railroad Crossing 11 Subsealing of Concrete Pavements 12 Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Correction 13 Pavement and Shoulder Resurfacing 14 Patching with Hot-Mix Asphalt Overlay Removal 15 Polymer Concrete 16 Reserved 17 Bicycle Racks 18 Temporary Portable Bridge Traffic Signals 19 Nighttime Inspection of Roadway Lighting 20 English Substitution of Metric Bolts 21 Calcium Chloride Accelerator for Portland Cement Concrete 22 Quality Control of Concrete Mixtures at the Plant 23 Quality Control/Quality Assurance of Concrete Mixtures 24 Reserved 25 Reserved 26 Temporary Raised Pavement Markers 27 Restoring Bridge Approach Pavements Using High-Density Foam 28 Portland Cement Concrete Inlay or Overlay 29 Portland Cement Concrete Partial Depth Hot-Mix Asphalt Patching 30 Longitudinal Joint and Crack Patching 31 Concrete Mix Design – Department Provided 32 Station Numbers in Pavements or Overlays

VARIOUS COUNTIES

CONTRACT NO. 74E44

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF PROJECT

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

COMPLETION DATE

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, 701426 (SPECIAL)

BORROW AREAS, USE AREAS, AND/OR WASTE AREAS

EMERGENCY WORK CALL OUT

EXTRUDER HEAD

FAILURE TO COMPLETE OR REPAIR – LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

FURNISHING AND INSTALLING 12" PLATES

GUARDRAIL BLOCKS

GUARDRAIL REFLECTORS

INTERPRETATION OF QUANTITIES AND PAYMENT

INVOICES

KEEPING THE ROAD OPEN TO TRAFFIC

MIDWEST GUARDRAIL SYSTEM

RAIL ELEMENT PLATES

RAIL ELEMENT PLATES (RADIUS)

REALIGNING POSTS

REMOVAL OR REPAIR OF GUARDRAIL

REMOVE AND REPLACE IMPACT ATTENUATOR SAND MODULE

REPAIR TRAFFIC BARRIER TERMINAL, TYPE 1 SPECIAL – POST

REPAIR TRAFFIC BARRIER TERMINAL, TYPE 1 SPECIAL – RAIL ELEMENT PLATE

REPAIR TRAFFIC BARRIER TERMINAL, TYPE 1 SPECIAL (TANGENT)

REPAIR TRAFFIC BARRIER TERMINAL, TYPE 1 SPECIAL (FLARED)

REPAIR TRAFFIC BARRIER TERMINAL, TYPE 2

REPAIR TRAFFIC BARRIER TERMINAL TYPE 6 OR 6B

SINGLE END SECTION

STEEL POST, ATTACHED TO STRUCTURES

STEEL POSTS 6’ OR STEEL POST 9’

TRAFFIC BARRIER TERMINAL, TYPE 1, SPECIAL (TANGENT) OR TYPE 1 SPECIAL (FLARED)

WOVEN WIRE FENCE

CEMENT, FINELY DIVIDED MINERALS, ADMIXTURES, CONCRETE, AND MORTAR (BDE)

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION (BDE)

GUARDRAIL (BDE)

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ILLINOIS WORKS APPRENTICESHIP INITIATIVE – STATE FUNDED CONTRACTS (BDE)

PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (BDE)

SHORT TERM AND TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKINGS (BDE)

SIGN PANELS AND APPURTENANCES (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR AND DBE PAYMENT REPORTING (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR MOBILIZATION PAYMENTS (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF BIDDERS LIST INFORMATION (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF PAYROLL RECORDS – STATE CONTRACT (BDE)

SURVEYING SERVICES (BDE)

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT WARNING LIGHTS (BDE)

WEEKLY DBE TRUCKING REPORTS (BDE)

WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (BDE)

WORK ZONE WIDTH RESTRICTION (BDE)

STATE OF ILLINOIS

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

The following Special Provisions supplement the “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Adopted January 1, 2022”, the latest edition of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways”, and the “Manual of Test Procedures for Materials” in effect on the date of invitation for bids, and the “Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions” indicated on the Check Sheet included herein, which apply to and govern the construction of Various Routes Section D7 Guardrail 2027-1, Various Counties, Contract No.

74E44, and in case of conflict with any part, or parts, of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern.

Various Routes Section D7 Guardrail 2027-1

LOCATION OF PROJECT

This project is located on various routes all within District 7.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

This project consists of repairs of existing damage and repairs of future damage on an on-call basis.

COMPLETION DATE

The Contractor shall complete all work on or before the completion date of June 30, 2027, in accordance with Article 108.05 of the Standard Specifications.

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

Traffic control shall be in accordance with the applicable sections of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, the applicable guidelines contained in the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, these special provisions, and any special details and highway standards contained herein and in the plans.

Special attention is called to Articles 107.09, 107.14 and 107.15 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, the following highway standards and Recurring Special Provisions relating to traffic control:

Highway Standards:

701001 701006 701101 701106 701201 701301 701426 701501 701601 701901

All costs related to traffic control for this project shall be included in the bid prices for the guardrail items. Payment for any traffic control will not be made separately.

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION, 701426 (SPECIAL)

This work includes furnishing, installing, maintaining, replacing, relocating, and removing work zone traffic control and protection. This work shall be performed according to Section 701 of the Standard Specifications, except as modified by this special provision.

This standard shall be used for construction operations where a lane on a multilane facility needs to be closed. "Detail C" shall be utilized for this operation with the following additions. Provide a 1000' taper of directional indicator barricades, and place cones at 50' centers or drums/barricades at 100' centers through the closure. This standard may be used for daytime closures only. The Contractor shall install signs on both sides of the roadway.

A message board mounted on a truck with flashing amber lights and a truck/trailer mounted attenuator shall be positioned on the driving lane shoulder side of the road, approximately two miles behind the work area. The exact location and message on the board will be determined by the Engineer.

No additional compensation will be allowed for these modifications.

BORROW AREAS, USE AREAS, AND/OR WASTE AREAS

In addition to the provisions contained in Article 107.22 of the Standard Specifications, the Contractor shall submit all required documents to the District electronically. All photos shall be in color.

EMERGENCY WORK CALL OUT

Emergency work means work that is required to correct a condition which is a hazard to the public, or is designated by the Engineer to be a hazard of such severity that life and/or property are endangered and immediate corrective action is required. Emergency work can generally be described, but is not limited to, damage in one of the following categories:

a) Guardrail damage consisting of any openings or exposed ends.

b) Guardrail elements, including either posts or panels, which are lying in a down position.

c) Any damage which could cause a spearing effect.

d) Terminal end sections which have damaged posts or panel elements.

Emergency work will be initiated by a verbal order from an authorized representative of the Department. Work of this type should be acted upon immediately and shall be completed within seven calendar days of the verbal authorization of the work. If the work is not completed within these time limits, the Contractor shall be liable to the Department for liquidation damages in the amount as shown in the Failure To Complete Or Repair – Liquidated Damages special provision.

The location of guardrail or fence damage to be repaired as emergency work shall be determined by the Engineer.

This work shall consist of the preparation and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the job site designated by the Engineer. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for EMERGENCY WORK CALL OUT in addition to the pay items that are required to complete the job.

EXTRUDER HEAD

This work consists of removal and replacement of a damaged extruder head as specified by the Engineer in accordance with the Standard Specifications, the plans, and this provision. This work will be used in conjunction with the pay item, Repair Traffic Barrier Terminal Type 1 Special of the type specified.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for EXTRUDER HEAD.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE OR REPAIR – LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Time is of the essence in the completion of each work order issued by the Department. Failure to make timely repairs will cause public inconvenience, endanger the public safety and subject the Department to public criticism. All repairs shall be completed within the completion time designated for each work order. The Contractor understands and agrees that performance will be expected in varying amounts and at various locations on the roadways designated in the contract in accordance with the work orders issued by the Engineer.

Should the Contractor fail to complete the work order within the completion time stipulated, the Contractor shall be liable to the Department for liquidated damages as specified in the following amounts:

WORK ORDER AMOUNT LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PER DAY

From More Than To And Including

$0 $500 $50 $500 $1000 $100 $1000 And over $200

The Department will deduct these liquidated damages from the monies due or to become due to the Contractor from the Department.

All repairs in progress may be halted immediately by the Engineer and completion will not be permitted until the Contractor complies with the terms and condition of the contract.

Any repairs completed in disregard of the conditions specified under this contract can result in the total non-payment for the job or in the partial payment of an amount determined by the Engineer.

No additional compensation will be given for compliance with the completion date. The cost shall be considered included in the contract.

The Contractor shall notify the Engineer at (217) 342-8299, or other phone number of the Engineer’s choosing, of the scheduling of work, 24 hours in advance, prior to repair. The jobs should be listed in order of repair. If work is started prior to notification, a penalty of $100 will be assessed for each occurrence.

Damaged areas to be repaired will be identified in orange fluorescent paint and/or survey ribbon.

The work order number should be visible at the repair site.

FURNISHING AND INSTALLING 12" PLATES

This work consists of removing damaged splice plates (Standard 630001), furnishing and installing new splice plates and all nuts, bolts and hardware necessary thereto as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor is hereby informed that undamaged plates removed from existing damaged guardrail may be reused in the new work, with the approval of the Engineer in charge.

New and/or reused splice plates and plate “A”’s will not be paid for separately and shall be considered included in the cost of Rail Element Plates.

GUARDRAIL BLOCKS

This work consists of removing and replacing existing damaged guardrail block-outs. This work shall be done as directed by the Engineer and according to Sections 630 and 632 of the Standard Specifications, the detail in the plans, and this provision. Replacement block-outs shall conform to the standards included in the plans.

Removal, furnishing, and installing of all bolts, nuts, washers and other hardware necessary to complete the work will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the contract unit bid price for the pay items involved. All hardware used for repairs shall be new. The Contractor may not use existing hardware for repairs.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for GUARDRAIL BLOCKS.

GUARDRAIL REFLECTORS

This work shall consist of furnishing and installing one-way or two-way guardrail reflectors with brackets fabricated in accordance with Section 782 of the Standard Specification and Standard 782006. The reflectors shall be circular meeting the requirements of Article1097.03 of the Standard Specifications. The reflectors shall be amber or crystal in color to match the existing installation.

The brackets shall be installed by loosening the guardrail post bolt, slipping the “foot” of the bracket between the bolt head and the plate washer (or between the bolt head and the guardrail face if no plate washer is present) and retightening the bolt. The reflectors shall be fastened to the brackets with aluminum rivets.

The reflectors shall be installed on both new rail sections and on existing rail sections if the reflectors have been damaged but the rail has not been damaged. If existing rail sections must be realigned or repositioned, any damaged reflectors shall be replaced.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for GUARDRAIL REFECTORS, TYPE A.

INTERPRETATION OF QUANTITIES AND PAYMENT

The quantities in the Summary of Quantities are approximate and include items necessary to repair existing damaged guardrail and an estimate of items necessary to repair damage that may occur during the Term of Contract. The quantities appearing in the Summary of Quantities are merely a one-year estimate of damage quantities for bidding purposes. The quantities in the Summary of Quantities may be increased, decreased or deleted. Adjustments in contract unit prices will not be made due to an increase, decrease or deletion of items.

Payment for the work under this contract shall be made in accordance with the schedule of prices in the contract and as herein after described. Prices shall include all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work satisfactorily. Before any payment for work is authorized, for a given work order, all repairs must be completed satisfactorily and the guardrail installation must be functional as intended.

The Contractor is hereby informed and shall understand that payment will be made only for actual quantities utilized and accepted as satisfactory.

INVOICES

The Contractor shall provide to the Engineer, within 14 days of the completion of the repairs at each location, an itemized invoice for each location that includes all pay items, contract unit prices, total cost and claim number. The costs of complying with this requirement shall be included in the bid prices for pay items in the contract.

KEEPING THE ROAD OPEN TO TRAFFIC

All lanes shall be kept open to two-way traffic at all times, except when construction operations require, as directed by the Engineer, temporarily closing of one lane. All lanes will be required to be open to traffic overnight, on weekends, and on holidays. The Engineer will be the sole judge as to the necessity of lane closures and the length and duration of same.

Access to all residences, commercial entrances, and side roads shall be maintained during construction.

MIDWEST GUARDRAIL SYSTEM

Effective January 1, 2007, the department adopted the Midwest Guardrail System (MGS) for use on all its state and federal highways. The MGS is reflected in the current Highway Standards in this contract. Some notable differences between MGS and Pre-MGS include:

• The guardrail mounting height has increased 3-7/8”, raising the nominal top of rail mounting height to 31” as shown in standard 630001.

• The block out dimension for type A and B guardrail has increased from 6” to 1’-0”.

• Steel blockouts are no longer used. Wood blockouts or plastic blockouts on IDOT’s approved list may be used.

• The use of type “C” rail has been discontinued.

• The splice point for rail pieces is different.

• The length of both type A and B guardrail posts has been reduced from 6’-9” to 6-0”.

Many of the guardrail terminal standards have also changed, the Contractor is advised to note changes in specifications and pay limits.

• Contractors are advised to note the list of IDOT approved type 1 (special) terminals, as it has changed. The IDOT list of approved traffic barrier terminal, type 1 special for MGS guardrail is not the same as the list for the Pre-MGS guardrail. The current list is shown on the IDOT internet site. The list of approved traffic barrier terminal, type 1 special for Pre-MGS guardrail is dated December 17, 2004 and is enclosed herein.

The MGS guardrail is not compatible with earlier versions of Pre-MGS guardrail. Generally, unless damage is so extensive as to warrant total replacement, existing Pre-MGS guardrail will be repaired or replaced in kind.

This is for use where it is necessary to install the shorter, non-MGS height TBT’s to match existing rail heights that are allowed to remain in place. The traffic barrier terminal shall meet all the requirements of NCHRP 350, but will be installed to match the existing rail for pre-MGS.

These locations are not intended to match the Midwest Guardrail System height and post spacing requirements.

The list of suppliers is from December 17, 2004, when the shorter terminals were still in use is provided for the Contractor’s information. The terminals meeting this specification are listed below:

Traffic Barrier Terminal, Type 1 Special (Tangent)

Road Systems, Inc.

3616 Old Howard County Airport Big Spring, Texas 79720 Phone: (432) 263-2435

"SKT"

Wood blockouts only. Wood post system only. Posts 1 & 2 to use steel soil tubes (6'-6" or 6'- 0" with wood posts). Posts 3 through 8 to use 4'-6" soil tubes with wood posts (soil plates not required), or posts 3 through 8 may be 6' CRT posts.

Trinity Industries, Inc.

2525 North Stemmons Freeway Dallas Texas 75207 Phone: (800) 644-7976 or (800) 527-6050

"ET-2000"

Wood blockouts only. A wood post system may be used. Posts 1 & 2 to use steel soil tubes (6'- 6" or 6'-0" with wood posts). Posts 3 through 8 to use 4'-6" soil tubes with wood posts (soil plates not required), or posts 3 through 8 may be 6' CRT posts or a system using the Steel Yielding Terminal Post (SYTP) (Posts 2 to 8) and one Hinged Break Away Post (HBA) (Post

1) may be used.

Traffic Barrier Terminal, Type 1 Special (Flared)

Energy Absorption Systems, Inc.

One East Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60601-2076 Phone: (312) 467-6750

"REGENT"

Road Systems, Inc.

3616 Old Howard County Airport Big Spring, Texas 79720 Phone: (432) 263-2435

"FLEAT"

Wood post system only.

Trinity Industries, Inc.

2525 North Stemmons Freeway Dallas Texas 75207 Phone: (800) 644-7976 or (800) 527-6050

"SRT-350"

Wood post system only.

The pay items in this contract do not differentiate between MGS and Pre-MGS guardrail. There will be one pay item of guardrail work regardless of whether it’s an MGS or Pre-MGS guardrail assembly. The Contractor shall include any extra labor, equipment, or material costs to repair or replace either MGS or Pre-MGS guardrail in the contract unit price of the appropriate pay item.

RAIL ELEMENT PLATES

This work consists of removing all sections of damaged rail element plates including all associated hardware, and furnishing and installing new guardrail elements including all necessary hardware at locations as directed by the Engineer. This work shall be done as directed by the Engineer and according to applicable sections of the Standard Specifications, the plans, and this provision.

Plates, nuts, bolts, washers and other hardware shall be galvanized and shall match the original and adjacent installation as to type and design.

The Contractor shall adjust and realign existing rail element plates adjacent to rail element plates removed and replaced as directed by the Engineer. Unbolting, bolting, adjusting, realigning or any other work necessary to accomplish the desired realignment shall be included in the contract unit bid price for the pay items involved.

The furnishing and installing of all bolts, nuts, washers and other hardware necessary to comply with this special provision will not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the contract unit bid price for the pay items involved. All hardware used for repairs shall be new. The Contractor may not use existing hardware for repairs.

To clarify measurement and payment for work, the standard length of rail element plate shall be considered to be 12'-6". In the event existing damaged rail element plates to be removed and replaced measures 25 feet in length, they shall be considered as two rail element plates of standard 12'-6" length.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for RAIL ELEMENT PLATES.

RAIL ELEMENT PLATES (RADIUS)

This work consists of removing all sections of damaged rail element plates including all associated hardware, and furnishing and installing new guardrail curved elements including all necessary hardware at locations as directed by the Engineer. This work shall be done as directed by the Engineer and according to applicable sections of the Standard Specifications, the plans, and this provision.

Plates, nuts, bolts, washers and other hardware shall be galvanized and shall match the original and adjacent installation as to type and design.

The Contractor shall adjust and realign existing rail element plates adjacent to rail elements removed and replaced as directed by the Engineer. Unbolting, bolting, adjusting, realigning or any other work necessary to accomplish the desired realignment shall be included in the contract unit bid price for the pay items involved.

The furnishing and installing of all bolts, nuts, washers and other hardware necessary to comply with this special provision will not be paid for separately but shall be considered included in the contract unit bid price for the pay items involved. All hardware used for repairs shall be new. The Contractor may not use existing hardware for repairs.

The guardrail element plates will be factory fabricated to the radius of curvature necessary to match the existing guardrail configuration or as specified by the Engineer.

To clarify measurement and payment for work, the standard length of radial rail element plate shall be considered to be 12'-6". In the event existing damaged rail element plates to be removed and replaced measures 25 feet in length, they shall be considered as two rail element plates of standard 12'-6".

If any portion of a standard 12'-6" rail element plate is factory fabricated to a radial shape, the rail element plate shall be paid as one radius element plate each.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for RAIL ELEMENT PLATES

(RADIUS).

REALIGNING POSTS

At designated locations of steel plate beam guardrail where the existing undamaged posts can be realigned and restored to the proper alignment without removing said posts from the ground, the posts shall be so plumbed and realigned by a method which does not require the pulling of the posts out of the existing post holes. The posts shall be straightened with their front faces on the line shown on the plans, or as ordered by the Engineer and with their tops and bolt holes at the correct height so that the rail element plates bolted to them will be parallel to the surface of the shoulder.

The work as described herein shall be included in the contract unit bid price for the pay items involved.

REMOVAL OR REPAIR OF GUARDRAIL

No guardrail shall be removed from state right-of-way under this contract unless each section to be removed is clearly marked for removal. A representative of the Department of Transportation will paint an "X" on each piece of guardrail to be removed.

Material removed from state right-of-way shall be disposed of by the Contractor outside the right-of-way limits at locations provided by him. None of this material shall be reused on this project.

The removal, transportation and storage of material removed from the state right-of-way under this contract will not be paid for separately, but the cost thereof shall be included in the contract unit price for replacement items.

New material shall conform to the dimensions and shapes of the material to be replaced except as noted and shall meet the requirements as specified under each item in these special provisions and on the plans. Damaged guardrail that has been removed shall be totally and completely replaced on the same day that it has been removed.

Any ground bituminous material adjacent to a concrete footing, which is removed or disturbed during the removal operations, shall be restored to its original condition and to the satisfaction of the Engineer after the work has been completed. This restoration will not be paid for separately but shall be considered incidental to this item of work.

Immediately after the specified repairs have been made, all nut, bolts, washers, posts, rail elements and any other guardrail components, damaged or undamaged, which are to be scrapped, shall be completely removed from the state right-of-way. Failure to do so will be cause for rejection of work.

REMOVE AND REPLACE IMPACT ATTENUATOR SAND MODULE

This work consists of removing and replacing a damaged sand barrel impact attenuator at the locations as specified by the Engineer in accordance with the Standard Specifications, the plans and this provision.

Impact attenuators will be replaced in kind with no additional compensation for the amount of sand used in the various types of barrels used. The spacer or cone to determine the amount of sand shall be included in the bid price for this item.

This work shall be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for REMOVE AND REPLACE IMPACT ATTENUATOR SAND MODULE per each barrel. Any and all undamaged barrels that have been dislocated from their original positions, shall be relocated within the matrix at no additional cost.

REPAIR TRAFFIC BARRIER TERMINAL, TYPE 1 SPECIAL – POST

This work consists of removal and replacement of a damaged post, block and related hardware of a traffic barrier terminal type 1 special at the locations as specified by the Engineer in accordance with the Standard Specifications, the plans, and this provision.

The Contractor shall adjust and realign existing rail element plates and posts adjacent to the traffic barrier terminal repaired, as directed by the Engineer. Unbolting, bolting, adjusting, realigning or any other work necessary to accomplish the desired realignment shall be included in the contract unit bid price for the pay items involved.

The cost of removing and replacing all damaged components from the approach nose of the terminal, up to and including the second post and up to the first 25 feet of guardrail will be paid for separately.

Soil tubes shall be included in the cost of this item.

All hardware used for repairs shall be new. The Contractor may not use existing hardware for repairs.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for REPAIR TRAFFIC BARRIER

TERMINAL, TYPE 1 SPECIAL - POST.

REPAIR TRAFFIC BARRIER TERMINAL, TYPE 1 SPECIAL – RAIL ELEMENT PLATE

This work consists of removal and replacement of 12.5 feet of damaged rail element plate and related hardware of a traffic barrier terminal type 1, special at the locations as specified by the Engineer in accordance with the Standard Specifications, the plans, and this provision.

The Contractor shall adjust and realign existing rail element plates and posts adjacent to the traffic barrier terminal repaired, as directed by the Engineer. Unbolting, bolting, adjusting, realigning or any other work necessary to accomplish the desired realignment shall be included in the contract unit bid price for the pay items involved. Removal and replacement of a serviceable extruder head, if necessary, shall be included in the bid price of this item.

The cost of removing and replacing all damaged components from the approach nose of the terminal, up to and including the second post and up to the first 25 feet guardrail will be paid for separately.

TERMINAL, TYPE 1 SPECIAL - RAIL ELEMENT PLATE.

REPAIR TRAFFIC BARRIER TERMINAL, TYPE 1 SPECIAL (TANGENT)

This work consists of removing and replacing all damaged components from the approach nose of the terminal, up to and including the second post and up to the first 25 feet of rail element plate at the locations as specified by the Engineer in accordance with the Standard Specifications, the plans, and this special provision.

The Contractor shall adjust and realign existing rail element plates and posts adjacent to or within the traffic barrier terminal repaired, as directed by the Engineer. Unbolting, bolting, adjusting, realigning, excavating, filling post holes or any other work necessary to accomplish the desired realignment shall be included in the contract unit bid price for the pay items involved.

Up to the first 25 feet of guardrail shall be replaced when the existing guardrail is damaged.

Replacement of up to the first 25 feet of steel plate beam guardrail shall be considered included in the cost of this item. Also included in the cost of this item are cable assemblies, strut, soil tubes, and all other hardware, excluding the extruder head. Removal and reinstallation of a serviceable extruder head, if necessary, shall be included in the bid price of this item.

All hardware used for repairs shall be new. The Contractor may not use existing hardware for repairs.

When the extruder head is damaged, a new extruder head will be paid for separately as Extruder Head. If more than 25’ of the terminal is damaged the entire terminal may be replaced and paid for as a complete new installation. The Engineer will determine whether the unit is to be repaired or replaced.

TERMINAL, TYPE 1 SPECIAL (TANGENT).

REPAIR TRAFFIC BARRIER TERMINAL, TYPE 1 SPECIAL (FLARED)

This work consists of removing and replacing all damaged components from the extruder head to 25’ from the end of the extruder head at the locations specified by the Engineer in accordance with the Standard Specifications, the plans, and this provision.

The Contractor shall adjust and realign existing rail element plates and posts adjacent to or within the traffic barrier terminal repaired as directed by the Engineer. Unbolting, bolting, adjusting, realigning, excavating, filling post holes, or any other work necessary to accomplish the desired realignment shall be included in the contract unit bid price for the pay items involved.

This item shall also include furnishing and installing a terminal marker–direct applied, if needed, which shall comply with the applicable portions of Section 725 of the Standard Specifications.

The entire 25 feet of guardrail shall be replaced when the existing guardrail is damaged.

Replacement of the 25 feet of steel plate beam guardrail shall not be included in the measurement for payment but shall be considered included in the cost of the item. Also included in the cost of this item are cable assemblies, strut, soil tubes, and all other hardware excluding the extruder head.

The existing extruder head will be reused and reattached to the traffic barrier terminal if undamaged. This work is considered included in the cost of this pay item. When the extruder head is damaged, a new extruder head will be paid for separately.

If more than 25’ of the terminal is damaged, the entire terminal should be replaced and paid for as a complete new installation. The Engineer will determine whether the unit is to be repaired or replaced.

TERMINAL, TYPE 1 SPECIAL (FLARED.

REPAIR TRAFFIC BARRIER TERMINAL, TYPE 2

This work consists of removing and replacing damaged components of existing traffic barrier terminals type 2 at the locations as specified by the Engineer in accordance with the Standard Specifications, Standard 631011, the plans and this provision.

The Contractor shall adjust and realign rail element plates and posts adjacent to the traffic barrier terminal repaired, as directed by the Engineer. Unbolting, bolting, adjusting, realigning, excavating or any other work necessary to accomplish the desired realignment shall be included in the contract unit price for the pay items involved.

TERMINAL, TYPE 2.

REPAIR TRAFFIC BARRIER TERMINAL TYPE 6 OR 6B

This work consists of removing and replacing damaged components of existing traffic barrier terminals type 6 or 6B at the locations as specified by the Engineer in accordance with the Standard Specifications, Standards 631031and 633033, the plans and this provision.

If any of the parts of the traffic barrier terminal, type 6 or 6B are damaged, the Contractor shall remove and replace all parts of the terminal except the W beam rail element plate. If only the W beam rail element is damaged, it shall be removed and replaced. This work shall be paid for as Rail Element Plates.

The Contractor shall adjust and realign existing rail element plates and posts adjacent to or within the traffic barrier terminal repaired, as directed by the Engineer. Unbolting, bolting, adjusting, realigning, excavating or any other work necessary to accomplish the desired realignment shall be included in the contract unit bid price for the pay items involved.

All hardware used for repairs shall be new. The Contractor may not use existing hardware for repairs.

TERMINAL, TYPE 6 or 6B.

If more than the end shoe section, thrie beam sections or the transition section of the terminal is damaged, the entire terminal should be replaced and paid for as Traffic Barrier Terminal, Type 6 or 6B as a complete new installation. The Engineer will determine whether the unit is to be repaired or replaced.

SINGLE END SECTION

Refer to Standard 630001. This work consists of removing a damaged steel plate beam guardrail end section or shoe and erecting a new end section or shoe at the same location. This work shall be done as directed by the Engineer and according to Sections 630 and 632 of the Standard Specifications, the detail in the plans, and this provision. The end section is to match the existing and adjacent guardrail as to type and design.

Removal, furnishing, and installing of all bolts, nuts, washers and other hardware necessary to complete the work will not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the contract unit bid price for the pay items involved. All hardware used for repairs shall be new. The Contractor may not use existing hardware for repairs.

This work shall be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for SINGLE END SECTION.

STEEL POST, ATTACHED TO STRUCTURES

This work consists of removing damaged guardrail posts attached to a structure and erecting new guardrail posts attached to a structure at the same location. This work shall be done as directed by the Engineer according to Sections 630 and 632 of the Standard Specifications, the detail in the plans, and this provision.

The replacement guardrail posts shall match the existing and adjacent guardrail posts in type, length and design.

Removal, furnishing and installing of all bolts, nuts, washers and other hardware necessary to complete the work will not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the contract unit bid price for the pay items involved.

This work shall be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for STEEL POST, ATTACHED TO

STRUCTURES.

STEEL POSTS 6’ OR STEEL POST 9’

Refer to Standard 630001. This work consists of removing a damaged guardrail post and erecting a new guardrail post at the same location. This work shall be done as directed by the Engineer and according to Sections 630 and 632 of the Standard Specifications, the plans, and this provision. The proposed guardrail post will match the existing and adjacent guardrail posts as to type, length, and design. The replacement guardrail post shall conform to the length, size and type of the original installation of the steel plate beam guardrail.

Removal, furnishing, and installing of all bolts, nuts, washers and other hardware necessary to complete the work will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the contract unit bid price for the pay items involved.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for STEEL POSTS 6’ or STEEL

POSTS 9’.

TRAFFIC BARRIER TERMINAL, TYPE 1, SPECIAL (TANGENT) OR TYPE 1 SPECIAL

(FLARED)

This work shall consist of furnishing and installing a traffic barrier terminal type 1, special (tangent) or type 1 special (flared specified by the Engineer according to Section 631 of the Standard Specifications, the details in the plans, and this provision.

Included in this item is the complete removal of an existing damaged or undamaged terminal section having a length of approximately 50 feet, where the rail element is twisted 90 degrees, terminating at an end post flush with the ground. All posts, rail element plates and related components of the existing terminal section, including the steel end post, shall be removed. The existing steel end post encountered may be set in a concrete anchor or may have been driven in accord with the alternate requirements permissible at the time of the guardrail installation. In the event a concrete anchor is encountered, said concrete anchor shall be completely removed. After the concrete anchor is removed, the remaining hole shall be filled with sand or other suitable material approved by the Engineer.

Also included in this item is the complete removal of an existing damaged or undamaged traffic barrier terminal type 1, traffic barrier type 1A, traffic barrier terminal type 1, special and any guardrail necessary to accommodate the new traffic barrier terminal type 1, special. The Engineer will make this determination and inform the Contractor prior to commencing repairs. All old posts shall be removed and the remaining holes shall be filled with sand or other suitable material approved by the Engineer.

Under any of the above circumstances when undamaged guardrail needs to be removed to accommodate the traffic barrier terminal, type 1, special, the undamaged guardrail panels, posts, plates and block-outs will be salvaged and delivered to the local maintenance storage facility in the area. The cost for removing, salvaging and delivering these items will be considered as included in the unit bid price for a Traffic Barrier Terminal, Type 1, Special.

All hardware used for repairs shall be new. The Contractor may not use existing hardware for repairs.

The Contractor shall adjust and realign existing rail element plates and posts adjacent to the new traffic barrier terminal, as directed by the Engineer. Unbolting, bolting, adjusting, realigning, guardrail removal, or any other work necessary to accomplish the desired realignment shall be included in the contract unit bid price for the pay items involved.

This item shall also include the furnishing and installing of a terminal marker - direct applied which will be paid for separately.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for TRAFFIC BARRIER TERMINAL

TYPE 1, SPECIAL (TANGENT) AND TRAFFIC BARRIER TERMINAL, TYPE 1, SPECIAL

(FLARED).

WOVEN WIRE FENCE

This work shall consist of removing and disposing of the damaged fence and posts and installing the complete fence, including line posts, in accordance with Standard 665001 and Section 665 of the Standard Specifications to match the existing 4’ fence. Also included in this work is the barbed wire. It shall be replaced to match existing strands.

Removal and disposal of brush, vines, and other growth required to make repairs shall not be paid for separately.

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per FOOT for WOVEN WIRE FENCE, 4’.

CEMENT, FINELY DIVIDED MINERALS, ADMIXTURES, CONCRETE, AND MORTAR (BDE)

Effective: January 1, 2025 Revised: January 1, 2026

Revise the first paragraph of Article 285.05 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 285.05 Fabric Formed Concrete Revetment Mat. The grout shall consist of a mixture of cement, fine aggregate, and water so proportioned and mixed as to provide a pumpable slurry.

Fly ash or ground granulated blast furnace (GGBF) slag, and concrete admixtures may be used at the option of the Contractor. The grout shall have an air content of not less than 6.0 percent nor more than 9.0 percent of the volume of the grout. The mix shall obtain a compressive strength of 2500 psi (17,000 kPa) at 28 days according to Article 1020.09.”

Revise Article 302.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 302.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.

Item Article/Section

(a) Cement

(b) Water

(c) Hydrated Lime .................................................................................................... 1012.01

(d) By-Product, Hydrated Lime ................................................................................ 1012.02

(e) By-Product, Non-Hydrated Lime ........................................................................ 1012.03

(f) Lime Slurry ......................................................................................................... 1012.04

(g) Fly Ash

(h) Soil for Soil Modification (Note 1) ....................................................................... 1009.01

(i) Bituminous Materials (Note 2)

Note 1. This soil requirement only applies when modifying with lime (slurry or dry).

Note 2. The bituminous materials used for curing shall be emulsified asphalt RS-2, CRS- 2, HFE 90, or HFE 150; rapid curing liquid asphalt RC-70; or medium curing liquid asphalt MC-70 or MC-250.”

Revise Article 312.07(c) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (c) Cement .................................................................................................................... 1001”

Add Article 312.07(i) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (i) Ground Granulated Blast Furnace (GGBF) Slag ...................................................... 1010”

Revise the first paragraph of Article 312.09 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 312.09 Proportioning and Mix Design. At least 60 days prior to start of placing CAM II, the Contractor shall submit samples of materials to be used in the work for proportioning and testing.

The mixture shall contain a minimum of 200 lb (120 kg) of cement per cubic yard (cubic meter).

Cement may be replaced with fly ash or ground granulated blast furnace (GGBF) slag according to Article 1020.05(c)(1) or 1020.05(c)(2), respectively, however the minimum cement content in the mixture shall be 170 lbs/cu yd (101 kg/cu m). Blends of coarse and fine aggregates will be permitted, provided the volume of fine aggregate does not exceed the volume of coarse aggregate. The Engineer will determine the proportions of materials for the mixture according to the “Portland Cement Concrete Level III Technician Course” manual. However, the Contractor may substitute their own mix design. Article 1020.05(a) shall apply, and a Level III PCC Technician shall develop the mix design.”

Revise Article 352.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 352.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.

(a) Cement (Note 1)

(b) Soil for Soil-Cement Base Course ....................................................................... 1009.03

(c) Water

(d) Bituminous Materials (Note 2)

Note 1. Bulk cement may be used for the traveling mixing plant method if the equipment for handling, weighing, and spreading the cement is approved by the Engineer.

Note 2. The bituminous materials used for curing shall be emulsified asphalt RS-2, CRS-2, HFE 90, or HFE 150; rapid curing liquid asphalt RC-70; or medium curing liquid asphalt MC-70 or MC-250.”

Revise Article 404.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 404.02 Materials. Materials shall be according to the following.

(a) Cement

(b) Water

(c) Fine Aggregate .................................................................................................... 1003.08

(d) Bituminous Material (Tack Coat) .......................................................................... 1032.06

(e) Emulsified Asphalts (Note 1) (Note 2) .................................................................. 1032.06

(f) Fiber Modified Joint Sealer .................................................................................. 1050.05

(g) Additives (Note 3)

Note 1. When used for slurry seal, the emulsified asphalt shall be CQS-1h according to Article 1032.06(b).

Note 2. When used for micro-surfacing, the emulsified asphalt shall be CQS-1hP according to Article 1032.06(e).

Note 3. Additives may be added to the emulsion mix or any of the component materials to provide the control of the quick-traffic properties. They shall be included as part of the mix design and be compatible with the other components of the mix.

Revise the last sentence of the fourth paragraph of Article 404.08 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“When approved by the Engineer, the sealant may be dusted with fine sand, cement, or mineral filler to prevent tracking.”

Revise Note 2 of Article 516.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ Note 2. The sand-cement grout mix shall be according to Section 1020 and shall be a 1:1 blend of sand and cement comprised of a Type I, IL, or II cement at 185 lb/cu yd (110 kg/cu m). The maximum water cement ratio shall be sufficient to provide a flowable mixture with a typical slump of 10 in. (250 mm).”

Revise Note 2 of Article 543.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ Note 2. The grout mixture shall be 6.50 hundredweight/cu yd (385 kg/cu m) of cement plus fine aggregate and water. Fly ash or ground granulated blast furnace (GGBF) slag may replace a maximum of 5.25 hundredweight/cu yd (310 kg/cu m) of the cement. The water/cement ratio, according to Article 1020.06, shall not exceed 0.60. An air-entraining admixture shall be used to produce an air content, according to Article 1020.08, of not less than 6.0 percent nor more than 9.0 percent of the volume of the grout. The Contractor shall have the option to use a water-reducing or high range water-reducing admixture.”

Revise Article 583.01 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 583.01 Description. This work shall consist of placing cement…