Letting November 6, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 74E48 CLARK-CUMBERLAND Counties Section D7 BRIDGE PAINTING 2027-1 Route FAI 70, FAS 1707 Project NHPP-STP-HJJN(405) District 7 Construction Funds

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(Printed by authority of the State of Illinois)

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.

November 6, 2026 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:

Contract No. 74E48 CLARK-CUMBERLAND Counties Section D7 BRIDGE PAINTING 2027-1 Project NHPP-STP-HJJN(405) Route FAI 70, FAS 1707 District 7 Construction Funds

Bridge painting at 15 locations in Cumberland and Clark Counties.

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 re-advertise the proposed improvement, and to waive technicalities.

By Order of the Illinois Department of Transportation

Gia Biagi, Secretary

FAI ROUTE 70/FAS ROUTE 1707 (I-70/US 40)

PROJECT NHPP-STP-HJJN(405)

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CLARK AND CUMBERLAND COUNTIES

CONTRACT NO. 74E48

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

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

3 X EEO

4 Specific EEO Responsibilities Nonfederal-Aid Contracts 5 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 X 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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF PROJECT

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

BORROW AREAS, USE AREAS, AND/OR WASTE AREAS

LINEAR DELINEATION PANELS

REAL-TIME TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM

TEMPORARY RUMBLE STRIPS (SPECIAL)

CLEANING AND PAINTING EXISTING STEEL STRUCTURES

CONTAINMENT AND DISPOSAL OF LEAD PAINT CLEANING RESIDUES

CONTAINMENT AND DISPOSAL OF NON-LEAD PAINT CLEANING RESIDUES

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

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION (BDE)

PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF REGULATED SUBSTANCES (BDE)

SHORT TERM AND TEMPORARY PAVEMENT MARKINGS (BDE)

SIGN PANELS AND APPURTENANCES (BDE)

SOURCE OF SUPPLY AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS (BDE)

SPEED DISPLAY TRAILER (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR AND DBE PAYMENT REPORTING (BDE)

SUBCONTRACTOR MOBILIZATION PAYMENTS (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF BIDDERS LIST INFORMATION (BDE)

SUBMISSION OF PAYROLL RECORDS – FEDERAL AID CONTRACT (BDE)

SURVEYING SERVICES (BDE)

TEMPORARY CONCRETE BARRIER (BDE)

TEMPORARY RUMBLE STRIPS (BDE)

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT WARNING LIGHTS (BDE)

WEEKLY DBE TRUCKING REPORTS (BDE)

WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (BDE)

WORK ZONE WIDTH RESTRICTION (BDE)

WORKING DAYS (BDE)

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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 FAI Route 70/FAS Route 1707 (I-70/US 40), Project NHPP-STP-HJJN(405), Section D7 BRIDGE PAINTING 2027-1, Clark and Cumberland Counties, Contract No. 74E48, and in case of conflict with any part, or parts, of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern.

FAI Route 70/FAS Route 1707 (I-70/US 40) Project NHPP-STP-HJJN(405)

Section D7 BRIDGE PAINTING 2027-1 Clark and Cumberland Counties

Contract No. 74E48

LOCATION OF PROJECT

This project is located at 13 locations at various structures in Clark County for I-70 and at two structure locations on US 40 in Cumberland County.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

This project consists of bridge painting and all other work necessary to complete this contract.

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:

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Highway Standards:

701001 701006 701101 701106 701201 701321 701400 701401 701402 701901

The existing roadway shall be kept open at all times except when actual construction operations require closing a portion of the roadway. At no time shall both lanes of the existing pavement be closed.

Traffic control standards shall be applied as directed by the Engineer and the following suggested applications:

Standard 701201: This standard shall be used any time there is a lane closure on two lane/two way highways for daytime operations only, specifically for SN 018-0009 and SN 018-0010 on US 40 in Greenup.

Standard 701321: This standard is used where, at any time, any vehicle, equipment, workers, or their activities will encroach on one lane of a bridge. Traffic signals and a temporary concrete barrier are required with this standard. This standard will be used for SN 018-0009 and SN 018- 0010 on US 40 in Greenup.

Standard 701400: This standard is used in conjunction with the use of Standard 701401 and Standard 701402 and are in place for the bridge cleaning and painting. This standard will be used with the structures located along/on I-70.

Standard 701401: This standard is used for the bridge cleaning and painting. This standard must always be in combination with Standard 701400. This standard will be used with the structures located along/on I-70.

Standard 701402: This standard is used for the bridge cleaning and painting. This standard must always be in combination with Standard 701400. This standard will be used with the structures located along/on I-70.

The Engineer will determine the required traffic control for any operations not covered above.

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.

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LINEAR DELINEATION PANELS

Description. This work shall consist of placing linear delineation panels on temporary concrete barrier wall and new or existing concrete parapet wall.

Materials. Each panel shall not be less than 34 inches in length and 6 inches in width. The panels shall be constructed of cube-corner retroreflective material in standard highway colors permanently bonded to an aluminum substrate. The lateral edges of each panel shall be hemmed.

The panel assembly shall have a repeating raised lateral ridge every 2.25 inches. Each ridge shall be 0.34 inches high with a 45° profile and a 0.28 inch radius top. Each panel shall be attached according to the manufacturer’s specifications and/or recommendations.

Daytime color requirements shall be determined from measurement of the retroreflective sheeting applied to aluminum test panels. Daytime color shall be measured instrumentally using a spectrophotometer employing annular 45/0 (or equivalent 0/45) illuminating and viewing geometry. Measurements shall be made in accordance with ASTM E1164 for ordinary colors or ASTM E2153 for fluorescent colors. Chromaticity coordinates shall be calculated for CIE Illuminant D65 and the CIE 1931 (2o) Standard Colorimetric Observer in accordance with ASTM E308 for ordinary colors or ASTM E2152 for fluorescent colors.

Chromaticity Limits for White x y x y x y x y Limit Y (%) Min Max

White 0.303 0.287 0.368 0.353 0.340 0.380 0.274 0.316 40 -

Chromaticity Limits for Fluorescent Orange Total Luminance x y x y x y x y Factor Y (%) Min

Fluor. 0.595 0.351 0.645 0.355 0.583 0.416 0.542 0.403 30 Orange

Chromaticity Limits for Fluorescent Yellow x

Y

Y y y

Total Luminance

Factor YT (%) Min

Fluor.

Yellow

0.521 0.424 0.557 0.442 0.479 0.520 0.454 0.491 40

Temporary. Two panels shall be placed on each section of temporary concrete barrier wall 6 inches down from the top. These panels shall be alternating white and fluorescent orange, have a spacing of 28 inches apart, and be centered horizontally on each section of barrier wall. These panels shall be used in lieu of the type C crystal colored reflectors shown on Standard 704001.

Permanent. Panels shall be placed on each new or existing concrete parapet wall 6 inches down from the top and shall remain in place after the project has been completed. The panels color

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shall match the adjacent edge line and placed on the parapet wall spaced at 50-foot centers and centered horizontally. These panels shall be used in lieu of the typical reflector markers shown on Standard 635011.

Basis of Payment. The linear delineation panels will not be paid for separately but shall be considered included in the cost of the contract.

REAL-TIME TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM

Description: This item shall consist of furnishing, installing, maintaining, relocating, and removing an automated real-time traffic control system (RTTCS) meeting the requirements noted herein and providing the maintenance of the system during the duration of the work.

The Contractor shall furnish said system for measuring and delivering condition-responsive alerts on the project.

The RTTCS components shall be installed at the locations shown in the plans. The RTTCS shall be installed and operational two weeks prior to any lane closures on the project and shall remain in place until directed by the Engineer to remove the system or a portion thereof.

The RTTCS shall consist of, at a minimum the following.

• A Real-Time Traffic Control Monitoring Sensor Unit. Each sensor shall be capable of communicating with other components of this system.

• A Real-Time Traffic Control Warning Sign. Each unit shall consist of:

• Warning signs with sign legend as shown in the plans.

• Each sign shall have amber wigwag LED flashing lights (two flashers per sign) attached, with a minimum lens size of 12 inches. The flash pattern and flash sequence shall comply with the MUTCD, Chapter 4L.

• Remote communication hardware and software and controllers capable of activating flashing beacons.

• One real-time traffic control central base unit equipped with appropriate hardware, software and dedicated network connection to maintain accurate and reliable communication between all components of the system.

The exact locations of all devices shall be determined as part of an onsite communications analysis with the Contractor.

The RTTCS shall meet the following specifications:

• The RTTCS shall be a proven system that has been successfully deployed and operated in actual work zone and congestion areas.

• The RTTCS shall be capable of identifying stopped/slowed traffic conditions. The system shall self-test for communication or sensor failures.

• The RTTCS shall operate continuously (24 hours, seven days a week) when in place and visible to the motoring public.

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• The traffic sensors shall be of a type whose accuracy is not degraded by inclement weather or degraded visibility conditions including, but not limited to, precipitation, fog, darkness, excessive dust, and road debris.

• The RTTCS shall be capable of acquiring traffic data for a minimum of two lanes of traffic in the same direction.

• Traffic sensors shall sequentially activate the warning sign flashers as the queue extends and be capable of only activating specific warning sign flashers.

• The RTTCS shall be capable of activating a message board.

• The RTTCS shall utilize static signs with two wigwag flashing beacons that only activate when slowed or stop traffic is detected to convey real-time traffic condition information to motorists. The warning sign flashers shall activate whenever the average traffic speeds fall below 30 mph and turn off when the average speed returns to above 45 mph. These speed thresholds shall be capable of being changed based on actual field trials and the location of the traffic sensor.

• Warning signs expected to be in place for more than two weeks shall be post mounted.

• The RTTCS shall have a reliable communication system and provide warnings to the system manager and the Engineer when communication or device failures are detected.

The RTTCS shall be capable of notifying the Engineer and Communications Center when the flashing beacons are activated.

• The RTTCS and flashers shall have a reliable power source.

• The RTTCS shall allow authorized users remotely to manually override the system during apparent system failures. Critical system operator control functions shall be password protected.

• The RTTCS shall have reporting features to a secure website. The website shall, at a minimum, show the current speeds at each detector location and whether the warning flashers are activated. The website shall provide access to archival data for the duration of the project. This data shall be printable. The RTTCS shall provide data logging the system events and key detection data. The data is to include the dates and times that the system was activated, which signs were activated, duration of the activation, and average speeds at each detections device. The data shall be provided to the Engineer at the close of the project in Microsoft Excel ®, latest format.

• If during the duration of the project, it is found that the distances or locations in relation to each other and/or to the taper, detectors, or warning signs need to be relocated due to a change in the traffic conditions or queuing patterns, a one-time adjustment is included in the cost of the Real-Time Traffic Control Monitoring Sensor Unit. The RTTCS components may be relocated as deemed necessary by the Engineer

• During winter shut-down, all trailers shall be removed from the right of way and the signs shall be removed as directed by the Engineer. All removal, storage, and reinstallation shall be included in the cost of the Real-time Traffic Control Monitoring Sensor Units.

The RTTCS setup shall be used for three to four consecutive structures. After these structures are complete, the RTTCS setup shall be moved to coincide with the next set of structures. One RTTCS setup shall be allowed and will move to coincide with approximately three to four RTTCS setups total. District 7 Detail No. 45AAAAAA shows full details on the real-time traffic control system.

System Performance: After the RTTCS is in place and operational, knowledgeable contractor personnel shall be available for one work week (until Friday at 8:00 PM) after the lane closures are in place to ensure that the system is functioning properly. The responsible individual shall be

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capable of responding within 15 minutes during the first week and shall have sufficient resources to correct any issues with the RTTCS at that time.

To ensure a prompt response to incidents involving the integrity of the RTTCS devices, the Contractor shall provide a telephone number where a responsible individual can be contacted on a 24-hour-a-day basis. The Contractor shall dispatch sufficient resources within two hours of notification to make needed corrections of deficiencies. All deficiencies shall be corrected within 12 hours. If the Contractor fails to restore the RTTCS to full operation within the time limits specified above, the Engineer will impose a daily monetary traffic control deficiency deduction for each calendar day (or portion thereof) the deficiency exists, as described in Article 105.03 of the Standard Specifications.

Additional real-time traffic control sensor units installed as directed by the Engineer after the initial deployment of the system shall be in operation and accepted by the Engineer within 14 calendar days after the Contractor receives written notification of changes from the Engineer. If the Contractor fails to update the RTTCS to full operation within the time limits specified above, the Engineer will impose a daily monetary traffic control deficiency deduction for each calendar day (or portion thereof) the deficiency exists, as described in Article 105.03 of the Standard Specifications.

A traffic control deficiency deduction will be made for each individual component of the RTTCS that is not functioning correctly. Individual components of the RTTCS are traffic sensors, central base station unit, and warning signs with flashers.

Method of Measurement: This work will be measured for payment as follows.

Real-time traffic control warning sign will be measured on a calendar month basis per each unit, which each unit consists of one warning sign with two amber LED flashing lights attached and remote communication hardware and software and controllers capable of communicating with other components of this system.

Real-time traffic control monitoring sensor unit will be measured on a calendar month basis per each unit, which each unit includes, one traffic sensor, remote communication hardware and software, and controllers capable of communicating with other components of this system.

Real-time traffic control central base unit will be measured on a calendar month basis, which includes all hardware, software, website, and communications network necessary to run the real-time traffic control system.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for as follows.

Real-Time Traffic Control Warning Sign will be paid for at the contract unit price per CALENDAR MONTH or fraction thereof for REAL-TIME TRAFFIC CONTROL WARNING SIGN.

Real-Time Traffic Monitoring Sensor Unit will be paid for at the contract unit price per CALENDAR MONTH or fraction thereof for REAL-TIME TRAFFIC CONTROL MONITORING SENSOR UNIT.

Real-Time Traffic Control Central Base Unit will be paid for at the contract unit price per CALENDAR MONTH or fraction thereof for REAL-TIME TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTRAL BASE

UNIT.

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TEMPORARY RUMBLE STRIPS (SPECIAL)

This work shall conform to Section 701 of the Standard specifications, except as modified herein.

Revise Article 701.15(k) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (k) Temporary Rumble Strips. Temporary rumble strips provide an audible and tactile warning to alert motorists of an approaching work zone or change in driving pattern or highway condition. The number and spacing of temporary rumble strips installed per set shall be as shown in Standard 701901, and the location shall be per the details shown in the plans. Temporary rumble strips shall be applied to the pavement according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Breakage or significant permanent deformation of the strip shall constitute failure. Compaction or slipping of material that reduces the effectiveness of the audible or vibration warnings shall constitute failure.

During winter shutdown, upon completion of the project, or as directed by the Engineer, temporary rumble strips shall be entirely removed using a method that does not permanently damage the pavement surface.

Two 48 x 48 “Rumble Strips Ahead” signs shall be placed as shown on the plans. These signs shall be utilized at any time the temporary rumble strips are in place.”

Revise Article 701.19(e) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (e) Temporary rumble strips will be measured as each, where each is defined as a set of six temporary rumble strips across a single lane of pavement, and each set of temporary rumble strips will be measured for payment once per location.

The ”Rumble Strips Ahead” signs will not be measured for payment.”

Revise Article 701.20(f) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ (f) Temporary rumble strips will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for

TEMPORARY RUMBLE STRIPS (SPECIAL).”

Revise Article 1106.03 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ 1106.03 Temporary Rumble Strips. Temporary rumble strips shall be black or white.

Temporary rumble strips shall be constructed of a flexible, pliant, impact-resistant material capable of supporting a load of 6000 lb. Temporary rumble strips shall be ¼ in. to 1 in. thick and 4 in. to 6 in. wide. Temporary rumble strips shall be weather resistant and, through normal traffic wear, show no appreciable fading, lifting, tearing, rollback, or other signs of poor adhesion.”

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CLEANING AND PAINTING EXISTING STEEL STRUCTURES

Effective: October 2, 2001 Revised: October 17, 2025

Description. This work shall consist of the preparation of all designated metal surfaces by the method(s) specified on the plans. This work also includes the painting of those designated surfaces. This work also includes caulking locations designated on the plans and painting with the paint system(s) specified on the plans. The Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, labor, and other essentials necessary to accomplish this work and all other work described herein and as directed by the Engineer.

Materials. All materials to be used on an individual structure shall be produced by the same manufacturer.

The Bureau of Materials and Physical Research has established a list of all products that have met preliminary requirements. Each batch of material, except for the penetrating sealer, shall be tested and assigned a CMMS approval number before use. The specified colors shall be produced in the coating manufacturer’s facility. Tinting of the coating after it leaves the manufacturer’s facility is not allowed.

The paint materials shall meet the following requirements of the Standard Specification and as noted below:

Item Article

(a) Waterborne Acrylic 1008.04

(b) Aluminum Epoxy Mastic 1008.03

(c) Organic Zinc Rich Primer 1008.05

(d) Epoxy/ Aliphatic Urethane 1008.05

(e) Penetrating Sealer (Note 1)

(f) Moisture Cured Zinc Rich Urethane Primer (Note 2)

(g) Moisture Cured Aromatic/Aliphatic Urethane (Note 2)

(h) Moisture Cured Penetrating Sealer (Note 3)

(i) Caulk (Polyurethane Joint Sealant) 1050.04

Note 1: The Epoxy Penetrating Sealer shall be a cross-linked multi component sealer. The sealer shall have the following properties:

(a) The volume solids shall be 98 percent (plus or minus 2 percent).

(b) Shall be clear or slightly tinted color.

Note 2: These material requirements shall be according to the Special Provision for the Moisture

Cured Urethane Paint System.

Note 3: The Moisture Cured Penetrating Sealer manufacturer’s certification will be required.

Submittals. The Contractor shall submit for Engineer review and acceptance, the following plans and information for completing the work. The submittals shall be provided within 30 days of execution of the contract unless given written permission by the Engineer to submit them at a

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later date. Work cannot proceed until the submittals are accepted by the Engineer. Details for each of the plans are presented within the body of this specification.

a) Contractor/Personnel Qualifications. Evidence of Contractor qualifications and the names and qualifications/experience/training of the personnel managing and implementing the Quality Control program and conducting the quality control tests, and certifications for the CAS (Coating Application Specialists) on SSPC-QP1 and QP2 projects.

b) Quality Control (QC) Program. The QC Program shall identify the following: the instrumentation that will be used, a schedule of required measurements and observations, procedures for correcting unacceptable work, and procedures for improving surface preparation and painting quality as a result of quality control findings. The program shall incorporate at a minimum, the IDOT Quality Control Daily Report form, or a Contractor form (paper or electronic) that provides equivalent information.

c) Inspection Access Plan. The inspection access plan for use by Contractor QC personnel for ongoing inspections and by the Engineer during Quality Assurance (QA) observations.

d) Surface Preparation/Painting Plan. The surface preparation/painting plan shall include the methods of surface preparation and type of equipment to be utilized for washing, hand/power tool cleaning, removal of rust, mill scale, paint or foreign matter, abrasive blast or water jetting, and remediation of chloride. If detergents, additives, or inhibitors are incorporated into the water, the Contractor shall include the names of the materials and Safety Data Sheets (SDS). The Contractor shall identify the solvents proposed for solvent cleaning together with SDS.

If cleaning and painting over existing galvanized surfaces are specified, the plan shall address surface preparation, painting, and touch up/repair of the galvanized surfaces.

The plan shall also include the methods of coating application and equipment to be utilized.

If the Contractor proposes to heat or dehumidify the containment, the methods and equipment proposed for use shall be included in the Plan for the Engineer’s consideration.

e) Paint Manufacturer Certifications and Letters. When a sealer is used, the Contractor shall provide the manufacturer’s certification of compliance with IDOT testing requirements listed under “Materials” above. A certification regarding the compatibility of the sealer with the specified paint system shall also be included.

When rust inhibitors are used, the Contractor shall provide a letter from the coating manufacturer indicating that the inhibitor is compatible with and will not adversely affect the performance of the coating system.

If the use of a chemical soluble salt remover is proposed by the Contractor, provide a letter from the coating manufacturer indicating that the material will not adversely affect the performance of the coating system.

The paint manufacturer's most recent application and thinning instructions, SDS and product data sheets shall be provided, with specific attention drawn to storage

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temperatures, and the temperatures of the material, surface and ambient air at the time of application.

A letter or written instructions from the coating manufacturer shall be provided indicating the length of time that each coat must be protected from cold or inclement weather (e.g., exposure to rain) during its drying period, the maximum recoat time for each coat, and the steps necessary to prepare each coat for overcoating if the maximum recoat time is exceeded.

f) Abrasives. Abrasives to be used for abrasive blast cleaning, including SDS. For expendable abrasives, the Contractor shall provide certification from the abrasive supplier that the abrasive meets the requirements of SSPC-AB1. For steel grit abrasives, the certification shall indicate that the abrasive meets the requirements of SSPC-AB3.

g) Protective Coverings. Plan for containing or controlling paint debris (droplets, spills, overspray, etc.). Any tarpaulins or protective coverings proposed for use shall be fire retardant. For submittal requirements involving the containment used to remove lead paint, the Contractor shall refer to Special Provision for Containment and Disposal of Lead Paint Cleaning Residues.

h) Progress Schedule. Progress schedule shall be submitted per Article 108.02 and shall identify all major work items (e.g., installation of rigging/containment, surface preparation, and coating application).

When the Engineer accepts the submittals, the Contractor will receive written notification. The Contractor shall not begin any paint removal work until the Engineer has accepted the submittals.

The Contractor shall not construe Engineer acceptance of the submittals to imply approval of any particular method or sequence for conducting the work, or for addressing health and safety concerns. Acceptance of the programs does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility to conduct the work according to the requirements of Federal, State, or Local regulations and this specification, or to adequately protect the health and safety of all workers involved in the project and any members of the public who may be affected by the project. The Contractor remains solely responsible for the adequacy and completeness of the programs and work practices, and adherence to them.

Contractor Qualifications. Unless indicated otherwise on the contract plans, for non lead abatement projects, the painting Contractor shall possess current SSPC–QP1 certification.

Unless indicated otherwise on the plans, for lead abatement projects the Contractor shall also possess current SSPC-QP2 certification. The Contractor shall maintain certified status throughout the duration of the painting work under the contract. The Department reserves the right to accept Contractors documented to be currently enrolled in the SSPC-QP7, Painting Contractor Introductory Program, Category 2, in lieu of the QP certifications noted above.

Quality Control (QC) Inspections. The Contractor shall perform first line, in process QC inspections. The Contractor shall implement the submitted and accepted QC Program to ensure that the work accomplished complies with these specifications. The designated Quality Control inspector shall be onsite full time during any operations that affect the quality of the coating system (e.g., surface preparation and chloride remediation, coating mixing and application, and evaluations between coats and upon project completion). The Contractor shall use the IDOT Quality Control Daily Report form to record the results of quality control tests. Alternative forms

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(paper or electronic) will be allowed provided they furnish equivalent documentation as the IDOT form, and they are accepted as part of the QC Program submittal. The completed reports shall be turned into the Engineer before work resumes the following day. The Engineer or designated representative will sign the report. The signature is an acknowledgment that the report has been received but should not be construed as an agreement that any of the information documented therein is accurate.

Contractor QC inspections shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• Suitability of protective coverings and the means employed to control project debris and paint spills, overspray, etc.

• Ambient conditions

• Surface preparation (solvent cleaning, pressure washing including chalk tests, hand/power tool or abrasive blast cleaning, etc.)

• Chloride remediation

• Coating application (specified materials, mixing, thinning, and wet/dry film thickness)

• Recoat times and cleanliness between coats

• Coating continuity and coverage (freedom from runs, sags, overspray, dryspray, pinholes, shadow-through, skips, misses, etc.)

The personnel managing the Contractor’s QC Program shall possess a minimum classification of Society of Protective Coatings (SSPC) BCI certified, National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Coating Inspector Level 2 - Certified and shall provide evidence of successful inspection of 3 bridge projects of similar or greater complexity and scope that have been completed in the last 2 years. Copies of the certification and experience shall be provided. References for experience shall be provided and shall include the name, address, and telephone number of a contact person employed by the bridge owner.

The personnel performing the QC tests shall be trained in coatings inspection and the use of the testing instruments. Documentation of training shall be provided. The QC personnel shall not perform hands on surface preparation or painting activities. Painters shall perform wet film thickness measurements, with QC personnel conducting random spot checks of the wet film. The Contractor shall not replace the QC personnel assigned to the project without advance notice to the Engineer, and acceptance of the replacement(s), by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall supply all necessary equipment with current calibration certifications to perform the QC inspections. Equipment shall include the following at a minimum:

• Sling psychrometer or digital psychrometer for the measurement of dew point and relative humidity, together with all necessary weather bureau tables or psychrometric charts. In the event of a conflict between readings with the sling psychrometer and the digital psychrometer, the readings with the sling psychrometer shall prevail.

• Surface temperature thermometer

• SSPC Visual Standards VIS 1, Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces

Prepared by Dry Abrasive Blast Cleaning; SSPC-VIS 3, Visual Standard for Power and Hand-Tool Cleaned Steel; SSPC-VIS 4, Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Prepared by Water Jetting, and/or SSPC-VIS 5, Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Prepared by Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning, as applicable.

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• Test equipment for determining abrasive cleanliness (oil content and water-soluble contaminants) according to SSPC abrasive specifications AB1, AB2, and AB3.

• Commercially available putty knife of a minimum thickness of 40 mils (1mm) and a width between 1 and 3 in. (25 and 75 mm). Note that the putty knife is only required for projects in which the existing coating is being feathered and tested with a dull putty knife.

• Testex Press-O-Film Replica Tape and Micrometer compliant with Method C of ASTM D4417, Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel, or digital profile depth micrometer compliant with ASTM D4417, Method B. In the event of a conflict between measurements with the two instruments on abrasive blast cleaned steel, the results with the Testex Tape shall prevail. Note that for measuring the profile of steel power tool cleaned to SSPC-SP15, Commercial Grade Power Tool Cleaning, the digital profile depth micrometer shall be used.

• Bresle Cell Kits or CHLOR*TEST kits for chloride determinations, or equivalent

• Wet Film Thickness Gage

• Blotter paper for compressed air cleanliness checks

• Type 2 Electronic Dry Film Thickness Gage per SSPC - PA2, Procedure for Determining

Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness Requirements

• Standards for verifying the accuracy of the dry film thickness gage

• Light meter for measuring light intensity during paint removal, painting, and inspection activities

• All applicable ASTM and SSPC Standards used for the work (reference list attached)

The accuracy of the instruments shall be verified by the Contractor's personnel according to the equipment manufacturer's recommendations and the Contractor’s QC Program. All inspection equipment shall be made available to the Engineer for QA observations on an as needed basis.

Hold Point Notification. Specific inspection items throughout this specification are designated as Hold Points. Unless other arrangements are made at the project site, the Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a minimum 4-hour notification before a Hold Point inspection will be reached.

If the 4-hour notification is provided and the Work is ready for inspection at that time, the Engineer will conduct the necessary observations. If the Work is not ready at the appointed time, unless other arrangements are made, an additional 4-hour notification is required. Permission to proceed beyond a Hold Point without a QA inspection will be granted solely at the discretion of the Engineer, and only on a case by case basis.

Quality Assurance (QA) Observations. The Engineer will conduct QA observations of any or all phases of the work. The presence or activity of Engineer observations in no way relieves the Contractor of the responsibility to provide all necessary daily QC inspections of his/her own and to comply with all requirements of this Specification.

The Engineer has the right to reject any work that was performed without adequate provision for QA observations.

Inspection Access and Lighting. The Contractor shall facilitate the Engineer’s observations as required, including allowing ample time to view the work. The Contractor shall furnish, erect and move scaffolding or other mechanical equipment to permit close observation of all surfaces to be cleaned and painted. This equipment shall be provided during all phases of the work. Examples of acceptable access structures include:

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• Mechanical lifting equipment, such as, scissor trucks, hydraulic booms, etc.

• Platforms suspended from the structure comprised of trusses or other stiff supporting members and including rails and kick boards.

• Simple catenary supports are permitted only if independent lifelines for attaching a fall arrest system according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations are provided.

When the surface to be inspected is more than 6 ft. (1.8 m) above the ground or water surface, and fall prevention is not provided (e.g., guardrails are not provided), the Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a safety harness and a lifeline according to OSHA regulations. The lifeline and attachment shall not direct the fall into oncoming traffic. The Contractor shall provide a method of attaching the lifeline to the structure independent of the inspection facility or any support of the platform. When the inspection facility (e.g., platform) is more than 2 1/2 ft. (800 mm) above the ground, the Contractor shall provide an approved means of access onto the platform.

The Contractor shall provide artificial lighting in areas both inside and outside the containment where natural light is inadequate, as determined by the Engineer, to allow proper cleaning, inspection, and painting. Illumination for inspection shall be at least 30 foot-candles (325 LUX).

Illumination for cleaning and painting, including the working platforms, access and entryways shall be at least 20 foot-candles (215 LUX). General work area illumination outside the containment shall be employed at the discretion of the Engineer and shall be at least 5 foot-candles. The exterior lighting system shall be designed and operated so as to avoid glare that interferes with traffic, workers, and inspection personnel.

Surface Preparation and Painting Equipment. All cleaning and painting equipment shall include gages capable of accurately measuring fluid and air pressures and shall have valves capable of regulating the flow of air, water or paint as recommended by the equipment manufacturer. The equipment shall be maintained in proper working order.

Diesel or gasoline powered equipment shall be positioned or vented in a manner to prevent deposition of combustion contaminants on any part of the structure.

Hand tools, power tools, pressure washing, water jetting, abrasive blast cleaning equipment, brushes, rollers, and spray equipment shall be of suitable size and capacity to perform the work required by this specification. All power tools shall be equipped with vacuums and High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtration. Appropriate filters, traps and dryers shall be provided for the compressed air used for abrasive blast cleaning and conventional spray application. Paint pots shall be equipped with air operated continuous mixing devices unless prohibited by the coating manufacturer.

Test Sections. Prior to surface preparation, the Contractor shall prepare a test section(s) on each structure to be painted in a location(s) which the Engineer considers to be representative of the existing surface condition and steel type for the structure as a whole. More than one test section may be needed to represent the various design configurations of the structure. The purpose of the test section(s) is to demonstrate the use of the tools and degree of cleaning required (cleanliness and profile) for each method of surface preparation that will be used on the project.

Each test section shall be approximately 10 sq. ft. (0.93 sq m). The test section(s) shall be prepared using the same equipment, materials and procedures as the production operations. The Contractor shall prepare the test section(s) to the specified level of cleaning according to the appropriate SSPC visual standards, modified as necessary to comply with the requirements of

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this specification. The written requirements of the specification prevail in the event of a conflict with the SSPC visual standards. Only after the test section(s) have been approved shall the Contractor proceed with surface preparation operations. Additional compensation will not be allowed the Contractor for preparation of the test section(s).

For the production cleaning operations, the specifications and written definitions, the test section(s), and the SSPC visual standards shall be used in that order for determining compliance with the contractual requirements.

Protective Coverings and Damage. All portions of the structure that could be damaged by the surface preparation and painting operations (e.g., utilities), including any sound paint that is allowed to remain according to the contract documents, shall be protected by covering or shielding. Tarpaulins drop cloths, or other approved materials shall be employed. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act. Paint drips, spills, and overspray are not permitted to escape into the air or onto any other surfaces or surrounding property not intended to be painted. Containment shall be used to control paint drips, spills, and overspray, and shall be dropped and all equipment secured when sustained wind speeds of 40 mph (64 kph) or greater occur, unless the containment design necessitates action at lower wind speeds. The contractor shall evaluate project-specific conditions to determine the specific type and extent of containment needed to control the paint emissions and shall submit a plan for containing or controlling paint debris (droplets, spills, overspray, etc.) to the Engineer for acceptance prior to starting the work. Acceptance by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of their ultimate responsibility for controlling paint debris from escaping the work zone.

When the protective coverings need to be attached to the structure, they shall be attached by bolting, clamping, or similar means. Welding or drilling into the structure is prohibited unless approved by the Engineer in writing. When removing coatings containing lead the containment and disposal of the residues shall be as specified in the Special Provision for Containment and Disposal of Lead Paint Cleaning Residues contained elsewhere in this Contract. When removing coatings not containing lead the containment and disposal of the residues shall be as specified in the Special Provision for Containment and Disposal of Non-Lead Paint Cleaning Residues contained elsewhere in this Contract.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage caused to persons, vehicles, or property, except as indemnified by the Response Action Contractor Indemnification Act. Whenever the intended purposes of the controls or protective devices used by the Contractor are not being accomplished, work shall be immediately suspended until corrections are made. Damage to vehicles or property shall be repaired by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense. Painted surfaces damaged by any Contractor's operation shall be repaired, removed and/or repainted, as directed by the Engineer, at the Contractor's expense.

Weather Conditions. Surfaces to be painted after cleaning shall remain free of moisture and other contaminants. The Contractor shall control his/her operations to ensure that dust, dirt, or moisture do not come in contact with surfaces cleaned or painted that day.

a) The surface temperature shall be at least 5°F (3°C) above the dew point during final surface preparation operations. The manufacturers’ published literature shall be followed for specific temperature, dew point, and humidity restrictions during the application of each coat.

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b) If the Contractor proposes to control the weather conditions inside containment, proposed methods and equipment for heating and/or dehumidification shall be included in the work plans for the Engineer’s consideration. Only indirect fired heating equipment shall be used to prevent the introduction of moisture and carbon monoxide into the containment. The heating unit(s) shall be ventilated to the outside of the containment. Any heating/dehumidification proposals accepted by the Engineer shall be implemented at no additional cost to the department.

c) Cleaning and painting shall be done between April 15 and October 31 unless authorized otherwise by the Engineer in writing.

The Contractor shall monitor temperature, dew point, and relative humidity every 4 hours during surface preparation and coating application in the specific areas where the work is being performed. The frequency of monitoring shall increase if weather conditions are changing. If the weather conditions after application and during drying are forecast to be outside the acceptable limits established by the coating manufacturer, coating application shall not proceed. If the weather conditions are forecast to be borderline relative to the limits established by the manufacturer, monitoring shall continue at a minimum of 4-hour intervals throughout the drying period. The Engineer has the right to reject any work that was performed, or drying that took place, under unfavorable weather conditions. Rejected work shall be removed, recleaned, and repainted at the Contractor’s expense.

Compressed Air Cleanliness. Prior to using compressed air for abrasive blast cleaning, blowing down…