Letting July 31, 2026

Notice to Bidders, Specifications and Proposal

Contract No. 80B44 COOK County Section (1313VB-VC-WPGM) BDR,BJR 25 Route FAU 3778 Project BR-STP-TVMM(566) District 1 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.

July 31, 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. 80B44 COOK County Section (1313VB-VC-WPGM) BDR,BJR 25 Project BR-STP-TVMM(566) Route FAU 3778 District 1 Construction Funds

(2,800-Ft) Bridge Overlay includes HMA resurfacing and patching consists of bridge deck scarification and latex concrete overlay, transverse joint repair at the north and south abutments, concrete pier repair, cleaning and adjusting deck drains, road surface removal, HMA overlay and paving, pavement patching, removal and replacement of combination curb and gutter, removal and replacement of guardrail, pavement markings. Located in the Village of Alsip, Cook County.

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

FAU Route 3778 (Pulaski Rd/Crawford Ave)

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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 X Pavement and Shoulder Resurfacing 14 Patching with Hot-Mix Asphalt Overlay Removal 15 X 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 X 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

CLEAN & RESEAL RELIEF JOINT

CLEANING BRIDGE SCUPPERS AND DOWNSPOUTS

DRAINAGE SCUPPER (SPECIAL)

DRAINAGE SCUPPERS TO BE ADJUSTED

TREE REMOVAL, ACRES (SPECIAL)

CONTRACTOR COOPERATION

MAINTENANCE OF ROADWAYS (D1)

STATUS OF UTILITIES (D-1)

PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY (D1)

TEMPORARY PAVEMENT (D1)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT BINDER AND SURFACE COURSE (D1)

CLEANING EXISTING DRAINAGE STRUCTURES (D1)

ADJUSTMENTS AND RECONSTRUCTIONS (D1)

FRAMES AND LIDS TO BE ADJUSTED (SPECIAL)

CURB OR COMBINATION CURB AND GUTTER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (D1)

ENGINEER’S FIELD OFFICE TYPE A (D1)

TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION (ARTERIALS) (D1)

TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN (D1)

RAISED REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKER, REFLECTOR REMOVAL

RAISED REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKER, REFLECTOR REPLACEMENT

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNAL TIMING

FRICTION AGGREGATE (D1)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT – MIXTURE DESIGN VERIFICATION AND PRODUCTION (D1)

KEEPING ARTERIAL ROADWAYS OPEN TO TRAFFIC (LANE CLOSURES ONLY)

TRAFFIC SIGNAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DETECTOR LOOP

RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE (BDE)

CSXT CONSTRUCTION SUBMISSION CRITERIA

CSXT PERMITTING

CSXT SPECIAL PROVISIONS

CSXT INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

DEBRIS REMOVAL

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TEMPORARY INFORMATION SIGNING

MINERALIZED CARBON DIOXIDE CONCRETE (D-1)

TEMPORARY PAVEMENT (D1)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT BINDER AND SURFACE COURSE (D1)

DIAMOND GRINDING AND SURFACE TESTING BRIDGE SECTIONS

BRIDGE DECK GROOVING (LONGITUDINAL)

AGGREGATE SUBGRADE IMPROVEMENT (BDE)

BITUMINOUS MATERIALS COST ADJUSTMENTS (BDE)

BRIDGE DECK CONCRETE OVERLAYS

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

COMPENSABLE DELAY COSTS (BDE)

CONCRETE SEALER (BDE)

CONSTRUCTION AIR QUALITY – DIESEL RETROFIT (BDE)

FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT (BDE)

GUARDRAIL (BDE)

HOT-MIX ASPHALT – LONGITUDINAL JOINT SEALANT (BDE)

PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

PAVEMENT PATCHING (BDE)

PERFORMANCE GRADED ASPHALT BINDER (BDE)

PREFORMED PLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING (BDE)

RAISED REFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKERS (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)

STRUCTURAL REPAIR OF CONCRETE (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)

SURFACE TESTING OF PAVEMENTS – IRI (BDE)

SURVEYING SERVICES (BDE)

TEMPORARY CONCRETE BARRIER (BDE)

TRAINING SPECIAL PROVISIONS (BDE)

IDOT TRAINING PROGRAM GRADUATE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING SPECIAL PROVISION

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT WARNING LIGHTS (BDE)

WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (BDE)

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WORK ZONE WIDTH RESTRICTION (BDE)

WORKING DAYS (BDE)

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION (BDE)

WEEKLY DBE TRUCKING REPORTS (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 FAU Route 3778 (Pulaski Rd/Crawford Ave), Project BR-STP-TVMM(566), Section (1313VB-VC-WPGM) BDR,BJR 25, Cook County, Contract No. 80B44 and in case of conflict with any part or parts of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take precedence and shall govern.

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LOCATION OF PROJECT

Pulaski Road is a four-lane minor arterial located in the Village of Alsip, Cook County. The improvement is located at the Pulaski Road bridge over CSXT. The project has a gross and net length of 2,800 feet (0.53 miles). Pulaski Road is under the jurisdiction of District 1 of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

This is a bridge overlay, joint repair, and pier repair project for S.N. 016-0747 on Pulaski Road over CSXT Railroad. This contract also includes HMA resurfacing and patching on Pulaski Road.

The improvements to be performed under this contract consists of bridge deck scarification and latex concrete overlay, transverse joint repair at the north and south abutments, concrete pier repair, cleaning and adjusting deck drains, road surface removal, HMA overlay and paving, pavement patching, removal and replacement of combination curb and gutter, removal and replacement of guardrail, placement of pavement markings, and all incidental and collateral work necessary to complete the project as shown on the plan herein.

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CLEAN & RESEAL RELIEF JOINT

Description. This item shall consist of furnishing all equipment and labor for removal and disposal of any existing joint material, cleaning interior vertical surfaces of the joint, repairing any existing dowel bars as specified by the Engineer, and installation of new joint as specified in the plans or herein.

Method of Measurement. This work will be measured for payment in place and the length computed in feet.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per FOOT for CLEAN &

RESEAL RELIEF JOINT.

CLEANING BRIDGE SCUPPERS AND DOWNSPOUTS

Description. This work shall consist of cleaning bridge drainage scuppers and downspouts from the opening at the bridge deck to the point of discharge below the deck, as shown on the plans and as directed by the Engineer.

Construction Requirements. This item of work shall be performed in accordance with applicable portions of Section 592 of the Standard Specifications. The method for cleaning shall not damage the existing drainage system and shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval. Any damage to the drainage system shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost. The drainage system shall be cleaned to the satisfaction of the Engineer, which includes the testing and inspecting of each scupper and deck surface to ensure that it has been completely cleaned.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for CLEANING

BRIDGE SCUPPERS AND DOWNSPOUTS.

DRAINAGE SCUPPER (SPECIAL)

Description. This item shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment and materials necessary for the installation of a proposed drainage scupper at northwest end of S.N. 016-0747 (located slightly south of the North Abutment). The work shall be performed in accordance with the applicable portions of Section 523 of the Standard Specifications, as per the details shown in the Plans or as otherwise directed by the Engineer.

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Requirements. All cast iron parts shall be gray iron conforming to the requirements of AASHTO M105, Class 35B and AASHTO M306.

Bolts, anchor rods, nuts and washers shall be according to ASTM A307 and shall be galvanized according to AASHTO M232. As an alternate, stainless steel may be used. All stainless-steel hardware shall be according to Article 1006.29(d) of the Standard Specifications.

Structural steel weldments of equal sections, and of the same configuration, may be substituted for the cast iron frames and downspouts; however, the scupper grates shall remain cast iron.

Fillet or full penetration welds shall be used for the weldments and all details shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval.

Structural steel scupper frames and downspouts, when utilized, shall be galvanized according to AASHTO M111. As an alternate, fiberglass may be used for downspouts according to ASTM D2996 with a short-time rupture strength hoop tensile stress of 30,000 psi (min.) in lieu of the cast iron or structural steel.

Exterior surfaces of downspouts and exterior exposed surfaces of the scupper frame below deck shall be painted with the finish coat specified for the exterior side of the fascia beam.

The Contractor shall take appropriate measures to assure that Protective Coat is not applied to the scupper.

The cost of the grate, frame, downspout, anchor rods, nuts and washers, including complete installation of the scupper, shall be paid for at the contract unit price for Drainage Scupper (Special).

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of vehicles and pedestrians from falling objects and/or materials until completion of the work and all work shall be performed in such a manner as to avoid damage to existing elements to remain. Any damage to existing elements to remain caused by the Contractor in the performance of his/her work shall be repaired by the Contractor, to the satisfaction of the Engineer, at no cost to the Department.

The work shall conform in every respect to all environmental, state and local regulations regarding construction requirements, the protection of adjacent properties, as well as dust and noise control.

Method of Measurement. Drainage Scupper (Special) shall be measured for payment per Each scupper installed and accepted.

Basis of Payment. The work under this Item will be paid for at the Contract unit price per Each for DRAINAGE SCUPPER (SPECIAL), as indicated on the Plans, as directed by the Engineer and as specified herein.

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DRAINAGE SCUPPERS TO BE ADJUSTED

Description. This item of work shall consist of cleaning and adjusting the existing bridge drainage scuppers to the new elevation resulting from the latex concrete overlay as shown on the plans, as directed by the Engineer, and as specified herein. The adjustment shall be done by fabricating and installing a new adjusting ring to compensate for the elevation increase resulting from the overlay. The existing grate shall be removed and reinstalled on the new adjusting ring.

All cast iron parts shall be gray iron conforming to the requirements of AASHTO M 105, Class 35B. Bolts, washers, and nuts shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A 307. All bolts, washers, and nuts shall be galvanized according to AASHTO M 232.

Basis of Payment. Adjusting drainage scuppers shall be paid for at the contract unit price per Each for DRAINAGE SCUPPERS TO BE ADJUSTED, which price shall include full compensation for all tools, equipment, material and labor required to complete the work as indicated on the plans, directed by the Engineer and as specified herein.

The cost of cleaning the existing scuppers shall be included in the cost of DRAINAGE SCUPPERS

TO BE ADJUSTED.

TREE REMOVAL, ACRES (SPECIAL)

MODIFIED: AUGUST 9, 2021

Project objectives and general requirements:

100% removal via mechanical and/or hand cutting methods of woody plant material (trees and shrubs).

Disposal of all cut trees, shrubs, and chips should be hauled off-site.

Wood chips shall be removed and not blown back onto the site.

Preservation of all native shrubs and trees that are marked with green flagging.

Damages to existing vegetation to remain, such as broken limbs, frayed limbs, or other plantings or roadside appurtenances caused by the Contractor’s tree removal or trimming operations shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Protection of soils from compaction, erosion, and disturbance are the Contractor’s responsibility prior to start of work. Any damage caused by Contractor including but not limited to tire ruts, damage to turf, damage to drainage swales, damage to trails, damage to road pavement, etc. shall be repaired by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Tree Removal, Acres (Special) shall include removal of typical amounts of litter and debris encountered during tree removal operations.

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No slash shall be left in drainage ways and be blocking drainage structures. No slash shall be left in piles.

The Engineer shall have the ultimate authority to approve the final condition of slash. In areas where seeding will take place the use of a forestry mower to manage minor woody vegetation, grind slash, stumps under 6”, and any remaining woody plant debris down to the surface of the soil to prepare the site for future seeding.

The Engineer shall have the ultimate authority to approve the final condition of slash. In areas where seeding will not take place, slash is acceptable at a maximum depth of no more than two (2) inches to act as a mulch.

Tree debris, logs, equipment, etc. should not be stored within clear zone.

All cut trees and shrubs shall be removed off site within 24 hours.

Project Preparation This shall include preparation of a clearing access plan and identification of sensitive natural resources. Mechanical clearing operations shall not begin until the Engineer indicates that ground conditions are appropriate to commence mechanical work.

Contractor shall contact the Roadside Development Unit at 847-705-4171, at least 2 weeks prior to beginning forestry work for layout.

Contractor shall furnish at time of layout the following as requested: wooden lathe, neon pink ribbon, neon green ribbon, pink marking paint.

A site visit prior to work shall be arranged with the Contractor, Tree Removal Contractor, the Engineer, and the Roadside Development Unit to do a walk through to review vegetation to protect and remain. Extreme care shall be taken when conducting work within the work site to lessen damage to native vegetation to remain.

Submittals Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a list of herbicides, surfactants, water conditioners, dyes, pH balancers, and other chemicals and adjuvants to be used for implementation of this project for prior approval.

Prior to commencement of any work, submit to the Engineer a written description of all mechanical equipment and its intended use during the execution of the work for prior approval.

Tree Removal and Initial Cut Stump Treatment All cutting of material shall be completed via mechanical (e.g., tracked skid-loaders, forestry mowers) and/or hand cutting (chain saws, clearing saws) methods. Any mechanized clearing equipment must be approved for use on the work site prior to its implementation.

In general, mechanical cutting equipment with all steel tracks or a ground pressure rating of greater than 9.0 psi will not be allowed unless the Contractor can adequately demonstrate that the use of such equipment will not cause adverse rutting/soil compaction to the work site and will not damage the pavement adjacent to the work site.

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The Engineer may specify certain areas as “HAND CLEAR ONLY” to be avoided by mechanical equipment or access paths. In these areas, the Contractor is prohibited from using mechanical clearing equipment due to sensitive site conditions.

All woody trees and shrubs over two (2) feet in height of any diameter, including protruding stumps or fallen trees within the defined area shall be removed. Any woody vegetation under two (2) feet in height shall be treated with a foliar herbicide or resprout herbicide.

Branches on remaining trees shall be pruned off up to eight (8) feet from the ground.

All stumps shall be cut flat with no sharp points, and less than two (2) inches of surrounding grade shall be treated with an approved resprout herbicide mixed with a marking dye within twenty-four

(24) hours of the tree being cut to prevent regrowth from those stumps.

All herbicides shall be applied according to the manufacturer’s label specifications. Contractor personnel applying the resprout herbicide shall have a valid pesticide applicator license issued by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

The resprout herbicide shall be approved by the Engineer. Resprout herbicide shall be labeled to control woody species present within clearing areas. Resprout herbicide shall be included in the cost of TREE REMOVAL, ACRES (SPECIAL).

The Contractor shall maintain copies at the project site of all current pesticide herbicide labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals utilized during completion of the work.

Method of Measurement: TREE REMOVAL, ACRES (SPECIAL) will be measured in units of 1 square acre. Plan quantities are estimates only. Actual quantities will be measured in place.

Agreement to plan quantities will not be allowed.

If the inspection discloses any work as being unsatisfactory, the Engineer will give the Contractor the necessary instructions for correction of same, and the Contractor shall immediately comply with such instructions and correct the unsatisfactory work within forty-eight (48) hours. Work that is not acceptable on the inspection date will not be measured for payment. Individual areas will not be measured for payment if any portion of the area has not been completed to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Basis of Payment: Tree removal shall be paid for at the contract unit price per acre for TREE REMOVAL, ACRES (SPECIAL). Payment for TREE REMOVAL, ACRES (SPECIAL) shall include the cost of all material, equipment, labor, removal, herbicide application, disposal, cleanup, and incidentals required to complete the work as specified herein and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

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CONTRACTOR COOPERATION

It is anticipated that this contract will be constructed concurrently with other roadway projects in the same area. The projects that may be under construction concurrent with this project are:

IDOT Contract number 62V45: Designed Overlay, PCC patching, Crack and Joint Sealing, 127th Ave from E of Calumet Sag Channel to Artesian Ave

IDOT Contract number 62V61: Standard Overlay and ADA Improvement, Pulaski Rd/Crawford Ave from 103rd St to 123rd St

The Contractor for contract number 80B44 shall schedule work to minimize conflicts that may arise between the two projects/contracts as specified in Article 105.08 of the Standard Specifications.

No additional compensation will be allowed for delays or inconveniences resulting from activities of other contractors.

MAINTENANCE OF ROADWAYS (D1)

Effective: September 30, 1985 Revised: November 1, 1996

Beginning on the date that work begins on this project, the Contractor shall assume responsibility for normal maintenance of all existing roadways within the limits of the improvement. This normal maintenance shall include all repair work deemed necessary by the Engineer, but shall not include snow removal operations. Traffic control and protection for maintenance of roadways will be provided by the Contractor as required by the Engineer.

If items of work have not been provided in the contract, or otherwise specified for payment, such items, including the accompanying traffic control and protection required by the Engineer, will be paid for in accordance with Article 109.04 of the Standard Specifications.

STATUS OF UTILITIES (D-1)

Effective: June 1, 2016 Revised: April 1, 2025

Utility companies and/or municipal owners located within the construction limits of this project have provided the following information regarding their facilities and the proposed improvements.

The tables below contain a description of specific conflicts to be resolved and/or facilities which will require some action on the part of the Department’s contractor to proceed with work. Each table entry includes an identification of the action necessary and, if applicable, the estimated duration required for the resolution.

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UTILITIES TO BE ADJUSTED

Conflicts noted below have been identified by following the suggested staging plan included in the contract. The company has been notified of all conflicts and will be required to obtain the necessary permits to complete their work; in some instances, resolution will be a function of the construction staging. The responsible agency must relocate, or complete new installations as noted below; this work has been deemed necessary to be complete for the Department’s contractor to then work in the stage under which the item has been listed.

No conflicts to be resolved.

The following contact information is what was used during the preparation of the plans as provided by the Agency/Company responsible for resolution of the conflict.

Agency/Company Responsible to

Resolve Conflict

Name of contact Phone E-mail address

UTILITIES TO BE WATCHED AND PROTECTED

The areas of concern noted below have been identified by following the suggested staging plan included for the contract. The information provided is not a comprehensive list of all remaining utilities, but those which during coordination were identified as ones which might require the Department’s contractor to take into consideration when making the determination of the means and methods that would be required to construct the proposed improvement. In some instances, the contractor will be responsible to notify the owner in advance of the work to take place so necessary staffing on the owner’s part can be secured.

No facilities requiring extra consideration.

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The following contact information is what was used during the preparation of the plans as provided by the owner of the facility.

Agency/Company Responsible to

Resolve Conflict

Name of contact Phone E-mail address

The above represents the best information available to the Department and is included for the convenience of the bidder. The days required for conflict resolution should be considered in the bid as this information has also been factored into the timeline identified for the project when setting the completion date. The applicable portions of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction shall apply.

Estimated duration of time provided above for the first conflicts identified will begin on the date of the executed contract regardless of the status of the utility relocations. The responsible agencies will be working toward resolving subsequent conflicts in conjunction with contractor activities in the number of days noted.

The estimated relocation duration must be part of the progress schedule submitted by the contractor. A utility kickoff meeting will be scheduled between the Department, the Department’s contractor, and the utility companies when necessary.

The contractor is responsible for contacting JULIE (or DIGGER within the City of Chicago) prior to any excavation work. Please note that IDOT electrical facilities are not part of the one-call locating services, such as JULIE or DIGGER.

If the contract requires the services of an electrical contractor, it is the contractor’s responsibility, at their own expense, to locate existing IDOT electrical facilities before commencing work. For contracts that do not require an electrical contractor, the contractor may request one free locate of IDOT electrical facilities by contacting the Department’s Electrical Maintenance Contractor.

Additional locate requests will be at the contractor’s expense.

The Department’s Electrical Maintenance Contractor must be notified at least 72 hours in advance of the work by calling 773-287-7600 or emailing dispatch@meade100.com to arrange for the locating of underground electrical facilities.

Please note, the marking of underground facilities does not absolve the contractor of their responsibility to repair or replace any facilities damaged during construction at their expense.

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PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY (D1)

Effective: May 1, 2012 Revised: July 15, 2012

Add the following to the end of the fourth paragraph of Article 107.09:

“If the holiday is on a Saturday or Sunday, and is legally observed on a Friday or Monday, the length of Holiday Period for Monday or Friday shall apply.”

Add the following sentence after the Holiday Period table in the fourth paragraph of Article 107.09:

“The Length of Holiday Period for Thanksgiving shall be from 5:00 AM the Wednesday prior to 11:59 PM the Sunday After”

Delete the fifth paragraph of Article 107.09 of the Standard Specifications:

“On weekends, excluding holidays, roadways with Average Daily Traffic of 25,000 or greater, all lanes shall be open to traffic from 3:00 P.M. Friday to midnight Sunday except where structure construction or major rehabilitation makes it impractical.”

TEMPORARY PAVEMENT (D1)

Effective: March 1, 2003 Revised: April 10, 2008

Description. This work shall consist of constructing a temporary pavement at the locations shown on the plans or as directed by the engineer.

The contractor shall use either Portland cement concrete according to Sections 353 and 354 of the Standard Specifications or HMA according to Sections 355, 356, 406 of the Standard Specifications, and other applicable HMA special provisions as contained herein. The HMA mixtures to be used shall be specified in the plans. The thickness of the Temporary Pavement shall be as described in the plans. The contractor shall have the option of constructing either material type if both Portland cement concrete and HMA are shown in the plans.

Articles 355.08 and 406.11 of the Standard Specifications shall not apply.

The removal of the Temporary Pavement, if required, shall conform to Section 440 of the Standard Specification.

Method of Measurement. Temporary pavement will be measured in place and the area computed in square yards (square meters).

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per square yard (square meter) for TEMPORARY PAVEMENT and TEMPORARY PAVEMENT (INTERSTATE).

Removal of temporary pavement will be paid for at the contract unit price per square yard (square meter) for PAVEMENT REMOVAL.

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HOT-MIX ASPHALT BINDER AND SURFACE COURSE (D1)

Effective: November 1, 2019 Revised: January 1, 2026

Add the following to the end of Article 406.06(c) of the Standard Specifications:

“ The amount of HMA binder course placed shall be limited to that which can be surfaced during the same construction season.”

Revise the fifteenth through eighteenth paragraphs of Article 406.14 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“ The mixture used in constructing acceptable HMA test strips will be paid for at the contract unit price. Unacceptable HMA test strips shall be removed and replaced at no additional cost to the Department.”

Revise Article 1004.03(c) to read:

“(c) Gradation. The coarse aggregate gradations shall be as listed in the following table.

Use Size/Application Gradation No.

Class A-1, A-2, & A-3 3/8 in. (10 mm) Seal CA 16 or CA 20 Class A-1 1/2 in. (13 mm) Seal CA 15 Class A-2 & A-3 Cover Coat CA 14

HMA High ESAL

IL-19.0;

Stabilized Subbase IL-19.0

CA 11 1/

SMA 12.5 2/ CA 134/, CA 14, or CA 16 SMA 9.5 2/ CA 133/4/ or CA 163/

IL-9.5 CA 16, CM 134/

IL-9.5FG CA 16

HMA Low ESAL

IL-19.0L CA 11 1/

IL-9.5L CA 16

1/ CA 16 or CA 13 may be blended with the CA 11.

2/ The coarse aggregates used shall be capable of being combined with the fine aggregates and mineral filler to meet the approved mix design and the mix requirements noted herein.

3/ The specified coarse aggregate gradations may be blended.

4/ CA 13 shall be 100 percent passing the 1/2 in. (12.5mm) sieve.”

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Revise Article 1004.03(e) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“(e) Absorption. For SMA the coarse aggregate shall also have water absorption ≤ 2.0 percent.”

Revise the “High ESAL” portion of the table in Article 1030.01 to read:

“High ESAL Binder Courses

IL-19.0, IL-9.5, IL-9.5FG, IL-4.75,

SMA 12.5, SMA 9.5

Stabilized Subbase IL-19.0

Surface Courses

IL-9.5, IL-9.5FG,

SMA 12.5, SMA 9.5”

Revise Note 2. and add Note 6 to Article 1030.02 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“Item Article/Section

(g)Performance Graded Asphalt Binder (Note 6) 1032

(h) Fibers (Note 2)

Note 2. A stabilizing additive such as cellulose or mineral fiber shall be added to the SMA mixture according to Illinois Modified AASHTO M 325. The stabilizing additive shall meet the Fiber Quality Requirements listed in Illinois Modified AASHTO M 325. Prior to approval and use of fibers, the Contractor shall submit a notarized certification by the producer of these materials stating they meet these requirements. Reclaimed Asphalt Shingles (RAS) may be used in Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) mixtures designed with an SBA polymer modifier as a fiber additive if the mix design with RAS included meets AASHTO T305 requirements. The RAS shall be from a certified source that produces either Type I or Type 2. Material shall meet requirements noted herein and the actual dosage rate will be determined by the Engineer.

Note 6. The asphalt binder shall be an SBS PG 76-28 when the SMA is used on a full-depth asphalt pavement and SBS PG 76-22 when used as an overlay, except where modified herein. The asphalt binder shall be a SBS PG 76-22 for IL-4.75, except where modified herein..”

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Revise table in Article 1030.05(a) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“MIXTURE COMPOSITION (% PASSING) 1/

Sieve Size

IL-19.0 mm

SMA

12.5 SMA 9.5 IL-9.5mm IL-9.5FG IL-4.75 mm

min max min max min max min max min max min max

1 1/2 in (37.5 mm)

1 in.

(25 mm) 100

3/4 in.

(19 mm) 90 100 100

1/2 in.

(12.5 mm) 75 89 80 100 100 100 100 100

3/8 in.

(9.5 mm) 65 90 100 90 100 90 100 100

#4 (4.75 mm) 40 60 20 30 36 50 34 69 60 756/ 90 100

#8 (2.36 mm) 20 42 16 24 4/ 16 324/ 34 5/ 52 2/ 45 606/ 70 90

#16 (1.18 mm) 15 30 10 32 25 40 50 65

#30 (600 m) 12 16 12 18 15 30

#50 (300 m) 6 15 4 15 8 15 15 30

#100 (150 m) 4 9 3 10 6 10 10 18

#200 (75 m) 3.0 6.0 7.0 9.0 3/ 7.5 9.5 3/ 4.0 6.0 4.0 6.5 7.0 9.0 3/

#635 (20 m)

≤ 3.0 ≤ 3.0

Ratio Dust/Asphalt

Binder

1.0 1.5 1.5 1.0

1.0 1.0

1/ Based on percent of total aggregate weight.

2/ The mixture composition shall not exceed 44 percent passing the #8 (2.36 mm) sieve for surface courses with Ndesign = 90.

3/ Additional minus No. 200 (0.075 mm) material required by the mix design shall be mineral filler, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.

4/ When establishing the Adjusted Job Mix Formula (AJMF) the percent passing the

#8 (2.36 mm) sieve shall not be adjusted above the percentage stated on the table.

5/ When establishing the Adjusted Job Mix Formula (AJMF) the percent passing the

#8 (2.36 mm) sieve shall not be adjusted below 34 percent.

6/ When the mixture is used as a binder, the maximum shall be increased by 0.5 percent passing.”

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Revise Article 1030.05(b) of the Standard Specifications to read:

(b) Volumetric Requirements. The target value for the air voids of the HMA shall be 4.0 percent, for IL-4.75 and SMA mixtures it shall be 3.5 percent and for Stabilized Subbase it shall be

3.0 percent at the design number of gyrations. The voids in the mineral aggregate (VMA) and voids filled with asphalt binder (VFA) of the HMA design shall be based on the nominal maximum size of the aggregate in the mix and shall conform to the following requirements.

Voids in the Mineral Aggregate (VMA), % Minimum for Ndesign

Mix Design 30 50 70 80 90

IL-19.0 13.5 13.5 13.5

IL-9.5 15.0 15.0

IL-9.5FG 15.0 15.0

IL-4.751/ 18.5

SMA-12.51/2/5/ 17.03//16.04/

SMA-9.51/2/5/ 17.03//16.04/

IL-19.0L 13.5

IL-9.5L 15.0

1/ Maximum draindown shall be 0.3 percent according to Illinois Modified

AASHTO T 305.

2/ The draindown shall be determined at the JMF asphalt binder content at the mixing temperature plus 30°F.

3/ Applies when specific gravity of coarse aggregate is ≥ 2.760.

4/ Applies when specific gravity of coarse aggregate is < 2.760.

5/ For surface course, the coarse aggregate can be crushed steel slag, crystalline crushed stone or crushed sandstone. For binder course, coarse aggregate shall be crushed stone (dolomite), crushed gravel, crystalline crushed stone, or crushed sandstone”

Revise the last paragraph of Article 1102.01 (a) (5) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“IL-4.75 and Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) mixtures which contain aggregate having absorptions greater than or equal to 2.0 percent, or which contain steal slag sand, shall have minimum surge bin storage plus haul time of 1.5 hours.”

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Revise the first and second paragraphs of Articles 1030.06(c)(2) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“(2) Personnel. The Contractor shall provide a QC Manager who shall have overall responsibility and authority for quality control. This individual shall maintain active certification as a Hot-Mix Asphalt Level II technician.

In addition to the QC Manager, the Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel to perform the required visual inspections, sampling, testing, and documentation in a timely manner. Mix designs shall be developed by personnel with an active certification as a Hot-Mix Asphalt Level III technician. Technicians performing mix design testing and plant sampling/testing shall maintain active certification as a Hot-Mix Asphalt Level I technician. The Contractor may provide a technician trainee who has successfully completed the Department’s “Hot-Mix Asphalt Trainee Course” to assist in the activities completed by a Hot-Mix Asphalt Level I technician for a period of one year after the course completion date. The Contractor may also provide a Gradation Technician who has successfully completed the Department's "Gradation Technician Course" to run gradation tests only under the supervision of a Hot-Mix Asphalt Level II Technician. The Contractor shall provide a Hot-Mix Asphalt Density Tester who has successfully completed the Department's "Nuclear Density Testing” course to run all nuclear density tests on the job site.”

Add Article 1030.06(d)(3) to the Standard Specifications to read:

“(3) The Contractor shall take possession of any Department unused backup or dispute resolution HMA mixture samples or density specimens upon notification by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall collect the HMA mixture samples or density specimens from the location designated by the Engineer and may add these materials to RAP stockpiles according to Section 1031.”

Revise the second paragraph of Articles 1030.07(a)(11) and 1030.08(a)(9) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“When establishing the target density, the HMA maximum theoretical specific gravity (Gmm) will be based on the running average of four available Department test results for that project. If less than four Gmm test results are available, an average of all available Department test results for that project will be used. The initial Gmm will be the last available Department test result from a QMP project. If there is no available Department test result from a QMP project, the Department mix design verification test result will be used as the initial Gmm.”

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Revise the Quality Control Limits table in Article 1030.09(c) to read:

CONTROL LIMITS

Parameter

IL-19.0, IL-9.5,

IL-9.5FG, IL-19.0L,

IL-9.5L

SMA-12.5,

SMA-9.5

IL-4.75

Individual Test

Moving Avg. of 4

Individual Test

Moving Avg. of 4

Individual Test

Moving Avg. of 4

% Passing: 1/ 1/2 in. (12.5 mm) ± 6 % ± 4 % ± 6 % ± 4 % 3/8 in. (9.5mm) ± 4 % ± 3 % # 4 (4.75 mm) ± 5 % ± 4 % ± 5 % ± 4 % # 8 (2.36 mm) ± 5 % ± 3 % ± 4 % ± 2 % # 16 (1.18 mm) ± 4 % ± 2 % ± 4 % ± 3 % # 30 (600 µm) ± 4 % ± 2.5 % ± 4 % ± 2.5 % Total Dust Content # 200 (75 µm) ± 1.5 % ± 1.0 % ± 1.5 % ± 1.0 %

Asphalt Binder Content

± 0.3 % ± 0.2 % ± 0.2 % ± 0.1 % ± 0.3 % ± 0.2 %

Air Voids 2/ ± 1.2 % ± 1.0 % ± 1.2 % ± 1.0 % ± 1.2 % ± 1.0 %

Field VMA 3/ -0.7 % -0.5 % -0.7 % -0.5 % -0.7 % -0.5 %

1/ Based on washed ignition oven or solvent extraction gradation.

2/ The air voids target shall be 3.2 to 4.8 percent.

3/ Allowable limit below minimum design VMA requirement.

Revise Article 1030.09(g)(2) of the Standard Specifications to read:

“(2) The Contractor shall complete split verification sample tests listed in the Limits of

Precision table in Article 1030.09(h)(1).”

In the Supplemental Specifications, replace the revision for the end of the third paragraph of Article 1030.09(h)(2) with the following:

“When establishing the target density, the HMA maximum theoretical specific gravity (Gmm) will be the Department mix design verification test result.”

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Add after third sentence of Article 1030.09(b) to read:

“ If the Contractor and Engineer agree the nuclear density test method is not appropriate for the mixture, cores shall be taken at random locations determined according to the QC/QA document "Determination of Random Density Test Site Locations". Core densities shall be determined using the Illinois Modified AASHTO T 166 or T 275 procedure.”

Revise Table 1 and Note 4/ of Table 1 in Article 406.07(a) of the Standard Specifications to read:

Breakdown/Intermediate Roller

(one of the following)

Final Roller (one or more of the following)

Density Requirement

IL-9.5, IL-9.5FG,

IL-19.01/

VD, P , TB, 3W, OT, OB VS, TB, TF, OT As specified in Section 1030

IL-4.75 and SMA 3/ 4/

TB, 3W, OT TF, 3W As specified in Section 1030

Mixtures on Bridge Decks 2/

TB TF As specified in Articles 582.05 and

582.06.

“4/ The Contractor shall provide a minimum of two steel-wheeled tandem rollers (T B), and/or three-wheel (3W) rollers for breakdown, except one of the (TB) or (3W) rollers shall be 84 inches (2.14 m) wide and a weight of 315 pound per linear inch (PLI) (5.63 kg/mm) and one of the (TB) or (3W) rollers can be substituted for an oscillatory roller (OT). TF rollers shall be a minimum of 280 lb/in. (50 N/mm). The 3W and TB rollers shall be operated at a uniform speed not to exceed 3 mph (5 km/h), with the drive roll for TB rollers nearest the paver and maintain an effective rolling distance of not more than 150 ft (45 m) behind the paver.”

Add the following after the fourth paragraph of Article 406.13 (b):

“The plan quantities of SMA mixtures shall be adjusted using the actual approved binder and surface Mix Design’s Gmb.”

Revise first paragraph of Article 1030.10 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“A test strip of 300 ton (275 metric tons), except for SMA mixtures it will be 400 ton (363 metric ton), will be required for each mixture on each contract at the beginning of HMA production for each construction year according to the Manual of Test Procedures for Materials “Hot Mix Asphalt Test Strip Procedures”. At the request of the Producer, the Engineer may waive the test strip if previous construction during the current construction year has demonstrated the constructability of the mix using Department test results.”

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Revise fourth paragraph of Article 1030.10 of the Standard Specifications to read:

“When a test strip is constructed, the Contractor shall collect and split the mixture according to the document “Hot-Mix Asphalt Test Strip Procedures”. The Engineer, or a representative, shall deliver split sample to the District Laboratory for verification testing. The Contractor shall complete mixture tests stated in Article 1030.09(a). Mixture sampled shall include enough material for the Department to conduct mixture tests detailed in Article 1030.09(a) and in the document “Hot-Mix Asphalt Mixture Design Verification Procedure“ Section 3.3. The mixture test results shall meet the requirements of Articles 1030.05(b) and 1030.05(d), except Hamburg wheel tests will only be conducted on High ESAL mixtures during production. To be considered acceptable to remain in place, the Department’s mixture test results shall meet the acceptable limits stated in Article 1030.09(i)(1). In addition, no visible pavement distress such as, but not limited to, segregation, excessive coarse aggregate fracturing outside of growth curves, excessive dust balls, or flushing shall be present as determined by the Engineer.”

CLEANING EXISTING DRAINAGE STRUCTURES (D1)

Effective: September 30, 1985 Revised: May 1, 2022

All existing storm sewers, pipe culverts, manholes, catch basins and inlets shall be considered as drainage structures insofar as the interpretation of this Special Provision is concerned. When specified for payment, the location of drainage structures to be cleaned will be determined in the field by the Engineer.

All existing drainage structures which are to be adjusted or reconstructed shall be cleaned according to Article 602.15 of the Standard Specifications. This work will be paid for according to accordance with Article 602.16 of the Standard Specifications.

All other existing drainage structures which are specified to be cleaned by the Engineer will be cleaned according to Article 602.15 of the Standard Specifications.

Basis of Payment. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price each for DRAINAGE STRUCTURES TO BE CLEANED, and at the contract unit price per foot (meter) for STORM SEWERS TO BE CLEANED, of the diameter specified.

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ADJUSTMENTS AND RECONSTRUCTIONS (D1)

Effective: March 15, 2011 Revised: October 1, 2021

Revise the first paragraph of Article 602.04 to read:

“602.04 Concrete. Cast-in-place concrete for structures shall be constructed of Class SI concrete according to the applicable portions of Section 503. Cast-in-place concrete for pavement patching around adjustments and reconstructions shall be constructed of Class PP-2 concrete, unless otherwise noted in the plans, according to the applicable portions of Section 1020.”

Revise the third, fourth and fifth sentences of the second paragraph of Article 602.11(c) to read:

“Castings shall be set to the finished pavement elevation so that no subsequent adjustment will be necessary, and the space around the casting shall be filled with Class PP-2 concrete, unless otherwise noted in the plans, to the elevation of the surface of the base course or binder course.

HMA surface or binder course material shall not be allowed. The pavement may be opened to traffic according to Article 701.17(e)(3)b.”

Revise Article 603.05 to read:

“603.05 Replacement of Existing Flexible Pavement. After the castings have been adjusted, the surrounding space shall be filled with Class PP-2 concrete, unless otherwise noted in the plans, to the elevation of the surface of the base course or binder course. HMA surface or binder course material shall not be allowed. The pavement may be opened to traffic according to Article 701.17(e)(3)b.”

Revise Article 603.06 to read:

“603.06 Replacement of Existing Rigid Pavement. After the castings have been adjusted, the pavement and HMA that was removed, shall be replaced with Class PP-2 concrete, unless otherwise noted in the plans, not less than 9 in. (225 mm) thick. The pavement may be opened to traffic according to Article 701.17(e)(3)b.

The surface of the Class PP concrete shall be constructed flush with the adjacent surface.”

Revise the first sentence of Article 603.07 to read:

“603.07 Protection Under Traffic. After the casting has been adjusted and the Class PP concrete has been placed, the work shall be protected by a barricade and two lights according to Article 701.17(e)(3)b.”

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FRAMES AND LIDS TO BE ADJUSTED (SPECIAL)

Description. This work shall consist of adjusting frames and lids for drainage and utility structures located within the pavement area in accordance with Section 603 of the Standard Specifications, with the following modifications:

All work shall follow and be according to District One Detail BD-8 “Details for Frames and Lids Adjustment with Milling”.

Basis of Payment. Removing frames and lids on drainage and utility structures in the pavement prior to milling and adjusting to final grade prior to placing the binder and surface course will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for FRAMES AND LIDS TO BE ADJUSTED (SPECIAL).

CURB OR COMBINATION CURB AND GUTTER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (D1)

Effective: November 1, 2020 Revised: September 1, 2022

Description. This work shall consist of the complete removal and replacement of curb or combination curb and gutter. Work shall be according to Sections 440 and 606 of the Standard Specifications, State Standard 606001, District Detail BD-24 and as directed by the Engineer except as modified herein.

Curb or combination curb and gutter removal and replacement shall match the type of the existing curb or combination curb and gutter.