ITB Event 588 Administrative Document.docx

STATE OF IDAHO

DIVISION OF PURCHASING

FOR

THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME

Invitation to Bid (ITB) 588

Modular Steel Bridges, Abutments and Foundations

Date of Issuance: 7/30/2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ATTACHMENT 3-SPECIFICATIONS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13

ITB Administrative Information

ITB Lead:

Thayne Pearson, Purchasing Officer Idaho Division of Purchasing 650 W. State St. Room 100 Thayne.pearson@adm.idaho.gov 208-332-1605

Submit electronically via IPRO:

Electronic Submission IPRO Powered By LUMA

PURPOSE

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) through the Idaho Division of Purchasing (DOP), is requesting Bids from qualified Vendors for the purchase of new modular steel bridges, abutments, and foundations in accordance with the specifications provided below.

GENERAL INFORMATION, solicitation instructions and standard terms and conditions This Solicitation is issued by the state of Idaho (the “State”) via IPRO: IPRO Powered By LUMA The ITB Lead is the only contact for this Solicitation. All correspondence regarding this ITB shall be in writing. In the event that it becomes necessary to revise any part of this ITB, amendments will be posted at IPRO. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to monitor IPRO for any updates or amendments. Any oral interpretations or clarifications of this ITB shall not be relied upon. All changes to this ITB must be in writing and posted at IPRO to be valid. Alternate Bids are not allowed.

INQUIRIES

Questions or other correspondence must be submitted in writing to the ITB Lead listed below. QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. Mountain Time ON THE DATE LISTED IN THE ITB ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION. Written questions must be submitted using Attachment 1, Bidder Questions. Official answers to all written questions will be posted on IPRO as an amendment to this ITB.

ITB Lead: Thayne Pearson Phone: 208-332-1605 E-mail: thayne.pearson@adm.idaho.gov

Any questions regarding the State of Idaho Standard Contract Terms and Conditions found at (Contract Terms and Conditions) must also be submitted in writing, using Attachment 1, Bidder Questions, by the deadline identified in the ITB Administrative Information. The State will not consider proposed modifications to these requirements after the date and time set for receiving questions. Questions regarding these requirements must contain the following:

1. The rationale for the specific requirement being unacceptable to the party submitting the question (define the deficiency).

2. Recommended verbiage for the State’s consideration that is consistent in content, context, and form with the State’s requirement that is being questioned.

3. Explanation of how the State’s acceptance of the recommended verbiage is fair and equitable to both the State and to the party submitting the question.

Bids which condition the Bid based upon the State accepting other terms and conditions not found in the ITB, or which take exception to the State’s terms and conditions, will be found non-responsive, and no further consideration of the Bid will be given.

BACKGROUND

Design, fabrication, and delivery of two (2) prefabricated steel bridges with guardrails, abutments, and foundations are needed for stream crossings in support of IDFG Habitat Program and the United States Forest Service.

SPECIFICATIONS

These specifications are the minimum mandatory specifications that your Bid must meet in order for the State to consider your Bid for award. Contractors must bid on detailed specifications in Attachment 3, Specifications.

QUANTITY

One (1) Bridge for Salmon River Road as detailed in Attachment 3, Specifications.

Two (2) Bridge Abutments for Salmon River Road as detailed in Attachment 3, Specifications.

Two (2) Bridge Foundations for Salmon River Road as detailed in Attachment 3, Specifications.

One (1) Bridge for Forest Road NF-039 as detailed in Attachment 3, Specifications.

Two (2) Bridge Abutments for Forest Road NF-039 as detailed in Attachment 3, Specifications.

Two (2) Bridge Foundations for Forest Road NF-039 as detailed in Attachment 3, Specifications.

COST

The Total Cost provided on Attachment 2, Bid Schedule must be fully burdened, FOB Destination, to include all costs and fees required to deliver the two (2), ready to be installed bridges to IDFG as specified in this document.

BILLING PROCEDURE

The Contractor must provide a signed invoice upon Agency acceptance and delivery. The invoice and respective reports must be submitted no later thirty (30) calendar days after acceptance and delivery. No invoice will be accepted or paid without receipt of required submittals. Invoices submitted without the required submittals will be returned to the Contractor for resubmission.

The Contractor must provide the following information with each invoice:

Invoices and reports are to be submitted to:

Agency Contact Person: Matt Belnap Agency Name: Idaho Department of Fish and Game Address: 600 S Walnut Street, Boise, Idaho 83712 Accounts Payable email: Accounts_Payable@IDFG.Idaho.gov

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submittal Requirements Send with quote all Submittals as per Table 01100A - List of Submittals contained in Attachment 3, Specifications.

Bid Schedule Provide your cost information on Attachment 2, Bid Schedule, below. Do not submit your Bid on any other form. Submitting your Bid on a form different than the Bid Schedule may cause your Bid to be rejected as non-responsive.

State of Idaho Signature Page The State of Idaho Signature Page must be completed and submitted as part of your Bid. The State of Idaho Signature Page is attached in IPRO.

10 Bid Submission Methods Bids must be submitted electronically via IPRO. Do not fax or e-mail your Bid. Your Bid must be received at the Division of Purchasing by the date and time specified on the IPRO header document. The official time, for bid closing purposes, is the Division of Purchasing’s time clock.

10.1 Electronic Submission via IPRO

Submitting electronically via IPRO, upload all of the Required Bid Submission Items (See Section 8.1) and enter your cost in IPRO for each line item; as the “Total Cost” on the Bid Schedule OR $1.00 as your cost in IPRO.

Upload all Required Bid Submission Items using Microsoft products such as Word and Excel. Do not submit items in .pdf format, unless provided otherwise in this ITB.

When submitting via IPRO, be advised that that the Bidder for Bid evaluation and award purposes is the entity profile under which submit in IPRO, which must be the same legal entity presented in your uploaded response materials. If the entity identified on the state supplied Signature Page differs from the entity under which you submit your Bid in IPRO, the information provided on the Signature Page prevails.

All Bidders participating in a Solicitation issued through IPRO must establish an account in the IPRO system as it is necessary in order to process and/or award the resulting Contract(s). It is free to establish an account and only takes a few minutes.

Bidders are further advised to upload response materials with descriptive file names, organized and consolidated in a manner which allows the State to efficiently navigate the Bidder’s response; as the State will print uploaded documents for evaluation in the manner received via IPRO.

11 Trade Secrets If your Bid contains trade secret information which you have identified, you must also submit a redacted copy of the Bid (in electronic format, with the word “redacted” in the file name) with all trade secret information removed or blacked out; as well as a separate document containing a complete list (per the instructions in the three (3) paragraphs directly below) of all trade secret information which was removed or blacked out in the redacted copy.

Paragraph 28 of the Solicitation Instructions to Vendors describes trade secrets to “include a formula, pattern, compilation, program, computer program, device, method, technique or process that derives economic value, actual or potential, from not being generally known to, and not being readily ascertainable by proper means by other persons and is subject to the efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain its secrecy.” In addition to marking each page of the document with a trade secret notation (as applicable; and as provided in Paragraph 28 of the Solicitation Instructions to Vendors), Bidders must also:

Identify with particularity the precise text, illustration, or other information contained within each page marked “trade secret” (it is not sufficient to simply mark the entire page). The specific information you deem “trade secret” within each noted page must be highlighted, italicized, identified by asterisks, contained within a text border, or otherwise clearly delineated from other text/information and specifically identified as a “trade secret.”

Provide a separate document entitled “List of Redacted Trade Secret Information” which provides a succinct list of all trade secret information noted in your Bid; listed in the order it appears in your submittal documents, identified by Page #, Section #/Paragraph #, Title of Section/Paragraph, specific portions of text/illustrations; or in a manner otherwise sufficient to allow the State’s procurement personnel to determine the precise text/material subject to the notation. Additionally, this list must identify with each notation the specific basis for your position that the material be treated as exempt from disclosure.

1. AWARD

Award will be made to the responsive responsible Bidder with the lowest Total Cost, as provided on the Bid Schedule.

Installation and Acceptance Bridges, abutments, and foundations must be installed under a separate contract.

Upon receipt, the Bridges, Abutments, and Foundations will be inspected to ensure the requirements and specifications are met. The Acceptance period will be for thirty (30) calendar days from the delivery date of the Bridges, Abutments and Foundations. If the Bridges, Abutments and Foundations do not meet the requirements, specifications, or has discrepancies that cannot be fixed by the Contractor during the training period, the Bridges, Abutments and Foundations will be rejected by IDFG, via email notification. The Contractor must pick-up, correct any discrepancies, and re-deliver within thirty (30) calendar days after notification from IDFG, at no additional cost to IDFG. The Acceptance period will start over for any rejection, upon re-delivery of the Bridges, Abutments, and Foundations. The Bridges, Abutments, and Foundations will not be accepted by IDFG until they meet all of the Contract requirements, specifications.

Warranty, Service and Support, Maintenance, etc.

The bridges, guardrails, abutments, and foundations must conform in all respects with the specifications of this ITB. Contractor must extend the manufacturer’s standard warranty with all products supplied under the resulting Contract.

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Reporting requirements Required submittals in Attachment 3—Specifications, Table 01100A (List of Submittals), are to be sent to:

Matt Belnap, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 600 S. Walnut Street Boise, Idaho 83704 matt.belnap@idfg.idaho.gov 208-569-1283. Clearly label each submittal with the title and RSN number.

Delivery The bridges, guard rails, abutments, and foundations are to be delivered by the manufacturer to the project site.

45.398513, -114.169747 Near Indianola Ranger Station, North Fork, ID 83463 (approximately twenty-one (21) miles north of Salmon and eleven (11) miles west of North Fork, Idaho in Lemhi County) Delivery location may be subject to change as determined by the Project Engineer.

Manufacturer to coordinate with Jessica Buelow regarding delivery schedule.

IDFG will have a contractor on site for unloading the bridges, abutments, and foundations upon delivery to the site.

Transport and handle in a manner which prevents damage.

Bridges, abutments, and foundations must be installed under a separate contract.

Compliance with Build America, Buy America Act The Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requires that IDFG award recipients and subrecipients subject to BABAA comply with the following domestic preference requirements in their infrastructure projects:

All iron and steel items used in the project must be produced in the United States. This means all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States.

All manufactured products used in projects must be produced in the United States. For a manufactured product to be considered produced in the United States, the cost of the components of the manufactured product that are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States must be greater than 55% of the total cost of all components of the manufactured product, unless another standard for determining the minimum amount of domestic content of the manufactured product has been established under applicable law or regulation.

All construction materials used in projects must be manufactured in the United States. This means all manufacturing processes for the construction material occurred in the United States. BABAA Contract Level Compliance: Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure, all recipient and subrecipient contracts under Federal financial assistance awards for infrastructure, issued on or after Jan. 2, 2023, must include a contract provision explaining the BABAA requirements and a self-certification where contractors can certify compliance with domestic preference requirements outlined in BABAA, unless IDFG waives the BABAA requirement.

DEBARMENT

No contract shall be made to parties listed on the General Services Administration’s List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement or Non-procurement Programs in accordance with Executive Orders 12549 and 12689.

The prospective Contractor certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal Department or agency.

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE:

Acceptance of this Agreement binds the Contractor to the terms and conditions of Section 601, Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, in that "No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." In addition, "No otherwise qualified handicapped individual in the United States shall, solely by reason of his handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance" (Section 504 and 508 as amended, of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973). Furthermore, for contracts involving federal funds, the applicable provisions and requirements of Executive Order 11246 as amended, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Section 701 of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), 29 USC Sections 621, et seq., the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, U.S. Department of Interior regulations at 43 CFR Part 17, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, are also incorporated into this Agreement. The Contractor shall comply with pertinent amendments to such laws made during the term of the Agreement and with all federal and state rules and regulations implementing such laws. The Contractor must include this provision in every subcontract relating to this Agreement.

By Signing the signature page, you comply with the Federal Regulations and Requirements relating to DEBARMENT AND CIVIL RIGHTS within this Request for Quotation.

Insurance Requirements Within 5 days of notification of award (or such other time as designated by the Purchasing Activity), the apparent successful Bidder or Offeror will provide certificates of insurance required herein and will maintain the insurance during the life of the Contract. There are no provisions for exceptions to this requirement. Failure to provide the certificates of insurance within the 5 business day period may be cause for your Bid or Proposal to be declared non-responsive or for your Contract to be cancelled.

Contractor shall carry liability and property damage insurance that will protect it and the State of Idaho from claims for damages for bodily injury, including accidental death, as well as for claims for property damages, which may arise from operations under the Contract whether such operations be by themselves or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them.

Contractor shall not commence work under the Contract until it obtains all insurance required under this provision and furnishes a certificate or other form showing proof of current coverage to the State. All insurance policies and certificates must be signed copies. After work commences, the Contractor will keep in force all required insurance until the Contract is terminated.

27.1 Commercial General and Umbrella Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain Commercial General Liability (CGL) and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence with a $2,000,00 Aggregate. If such CGL insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to the Contract.

27.1.1 CGL insurance shall be written on ISO occurrence form CG 00 01 (or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage) and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, products-completed operations, personal and advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract (including the tort liability of another assumed in a business contract).

27.2 Commercial Automobile and Commercial Umbrella Liability Insurance. Contractor shall maintain Commercial Automobile Liability and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella Liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each accident. Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of any auto (including owned, hired, and non-owned autos).

27.2.1 Bidder or Offeror may request a waiver from providing Commercial Automobile and Commercial Umbrella Liability Insurance in its Bid or Proposal if the Bidder or Offeror will not use any owned, hired or non-owned vehicles to conduct business under the Contract, if it is awarded the Contract, and the State of Idaho will consider the request. If the Bidder or Offeror submits a request to waive the provision of Commercial Automobile and Commercial Umbrella Liability Insurance after the due date and time for receipt of Bids or Proposals, the State of Idaho may not consider the request.

27.3 Professional Liability. If the contracted professional is licensed or certified (i.e., architect, consultant, paramedic, attorney, engineer, etc.)or if the information developed by the professional be used in a decision making process within the institution that could create a liability (i.e., clinical trials, building construction, etc.), consultant shall maintain Professional Liability insurance (errors and omissions) with minimum limits of $1,000,000* per claim and $2,000,000 million in the aggregate, on an occurrence form.

27.3.1 If the consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, the State requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits maintained by the consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the State.

27.4 Workers Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability. Contractor shall maintain workers compensation and employer's liability. The employer's liability shall have limits not less than $1,000,000 each accident for bodily insurance by accident or $1,000,000 each employee for bodily injury by disease, $1,000,000 policy limit for bodily injury by disease.

27.4.1 Contractor must provide either a certificate of workers compensation insurance issued by a surety licensed to write workers compensation insurance in the State of Idaho, as evidence that the Contractor has in effect a current Idaho workers compensation insurance policy, or an extraterritorial certificate approved by the Idaho Industrial Commission from a state that has a current reciprocity agreement with the Idaho Industrial Commission.

27.5 State of Idaho as Additional Insured: The liability insurance coverage required for performance of the Contract shall include the State of Idaho, the (agency) and its divisions, officers and employees as additional insured, but only with respect to the Contractor’s activities to be performed under the Contract.

27.5.1 The Contractor must provide proof of the State of Idaho, the (agency) and its divisions, officers and employees being additional insured by providing endorsements to the liability insurance policies showing the State of Idaho, the (agency) and its divisions, officers and employees as additional insured. The endorsements must also show the policy numbers and the policy effective dates.

27.5.2 If a liability insurance policy provides for automatically endorsing additional insured when required by contract, then, in that case, the Contractor must provide proof of the State of Idaho, the (agency) and its divisions, officers and employees being additional insured by providing copies of the policy pages that clearly identify the blanket endorsement.

27.6 Notice of Cancellation or Change: Contractor shall ensure that should any of the above described policies be cancelled before the expiration date thereof, or if there is a material change, potential exhaustion of aggregate limits or intent not to renew insurance coverage(s), that written notice will be delivered to the Division of Purchasing (if the Contract was issued by the Division) or to the Purchasing Activity (contracting state agency) in accordance with the policy provisions.

27.7 Contractor shall further ensure that all policies of insurance are endorsed to read that any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of this insurance, except for the potential exhaustion of aggregate limits, shall not affect the coverage(s) provided to the State of Idaho, and its divisions, officers and employees.

27.8 Acceptable Insurers and Deductibles: Insurance coverage required under the Contract shall be obtained from insurers rated A-VII or better in the latest Bests Rating Guide and in good standing and authorized to transact business in Idaho. The Contractor shall be financially responsible for all deductibles, self-insured retention’s and/or self-insurance included hereunder. The coverage provided by such policy will be primary to any coverage of the State on or related to the Contract and shall provide that the insurance afforded applies separately to each insured against whom a claim is made, except with respect to the limitation of liability.

27.9 Waiver of Subrogation: All policies shall contain waivers of subrogation. The Contractor waives all rights against the State and its officers, employees, and agents for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered by the required policies. Policies may contain deductibles but such deductibles will not be deducted from any damages due to the State.

Records Maintenance Contractor shall maintain or supervise the maintenance of all records necessary to properly account for all payments made to the Contractor pursuant to the Contract. These records shall be retained by the Contractor for at least three (3) years after the Contract terminates, or until all audits initiated within the three (3) years have been completed, whichever is later.

Audit Rights The Contractor agrees to allow State and Federal auditors and State purchasing staff access to all the records relating to this Contract, for audit, inspection, and monitoring of services or performance. Such access will be during normal business hours or by appointment.

ATTACHMENT 1-BIDDER QUESTIONS

ITB Event 351 Bridges, Abutments, and Foundations

PLEASE DO NOT IDENTIFY YOUR NAME OR YOUR COMPANY’S NAME OR PRODUCT NAMES OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN YOUR QUESTIONS.

ADD ROWS BY HITTING THE TAB KEY WHILE WITHIN THE TABLE AND WITHIN THE FINAL ROW.

The following instructions must be followed when submitting questions using the question format on the following page.

1. DO NOT CHANGE THE FORMAT OR FONT. Do not bold your questions or change the color of the font.

2. Enter the ITB section number that the question is for in the “ITB Section” field (column 2). If the question is a general question not related to a specific ITB section, enter “General” in column 2. If the question is in regards to a State Term or Condition or a Special Term or Condition, state the clause number in column 2. If the question is in regard to an attachment, enter the attachment identifier (example “Attachment A”) in the “ITB Section” (column 2), and the attachment page number in the “ITB page” field (column 3).

3. Do not enter text in the “Response” field (column 5). This is for the State’s use only.

4. Once completed, this form is to be e-mailed per the instructions in the ITB. The e-mail subject line is to state the ITB number followed by “Questions.”

ITB #588 Bridges, Abutments and Foundations Page 12

Attachment 2-BID SCHEDULE

This completed Bid Schedule must be submitted with your response.

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Total Cost

Do you meet the specifications provided in Attachment 3 – Specification? YES ☐ NO ☐

Please provide your approximate Delivery timeline: Days ARO

Please provide additional details as needed below:

Company Name of Bidder:

Contact Name/Phone:

Contact E-mail:

Attachment 3-Specifications

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1. LOCATION

Two (2) bridges to be provided for stream crossings at 45.398513, -114.169747 Near Indianola Ranger Station, North Fork, ID, which is approximately twenty-one (21) miles north of Salmon and eleven (11) miles west of North Fork, Idaho in Lemhi County.

1.2. THE REQUIREMENT

1.2.1. The work involves designing, constructing, and delivering two (2) bridges as specified,

1.2.2. Work includes designing, constructing, and delivering the foundations and abutments for each bridge.

1.2.3. Bridges, abutments, and foundations must be installed under a separate contract by a hired contractor.

1.3. INTENT

1.3.1. The general intent of this work is to:

1.3.1.1. Design, construct, and deliver two (2) bridges in support of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Habitat Program and the United States Forest Service.

1.3.1.2. Design, construct, and deliver two (2) abutments and two (2) foundations for each of the bridges and deliver drawings in support of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Habitat Program and the United States Forest Service.

1.3.2. The above work is to be performed for Idaho Department of Fish and Game Habitat Program, here after referred to as the “Contracting Officer” (CO) and Engineer. The Contracting Officer will enter into a contract to perform the above work and will administer the contract and funds for the project. The Engineer reviews all submittals.

1.4. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1.4.1. General

1.4.1.1. Furnish all materials and perform all work required for furnishing submittals, in accordance with this paragraph; Table 01100A (List of Submittals); and the requirements in the provisions, clauses, and paragraphs of this contract.

1.4.1.2. The word “submittals” shall be interpreted to include drawings, data, manuals, certifications, samples, brochures, and other items furnished by the Contractor for approval, informational, and other purposes.

1.4.2. Definition

1.4.2.1. Days: Calendar days.

1.4.2.2. Required Submittal Number (RSN): RSN identifies items to be submitted together as complete submittal.

1.4.3. List of Submittals

1.4.3.1. Table 01100A (List of Submittals), lists the submittals required by this contract except those submittals which are required conditionally, or which are periodic in nature. Any submittal required to be submitted by the Contractor, but which is not listed in the table shall be submitted in accordance with the applicable requirements of this contract.

1.4.4. Review of Submittals furnished for approval

1.4.4.1. Time required to review submittals or resubmittals: seven (7) days.

1.4.4.2. Time required for review of each submittal or resubmittal begins when the Contracting Officer receives complete sets of materials required for a particular RSN and extends through return mailing postmark date.

1.4.5. Transmittal

1.4.5.1. Send submittals required by Table 01100A (List of Submittals), to Jessica Buelow, Idaho Department of Fish and Game, 99 Highway 93 North, Salmon, Idaho 83467. Clearly label each submittal with the title and RSN number.

Table 01100A – List of Submittals *Type: A – Approval, I – Information

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1.5. FIGURES FURNISHED UNDER THIS CONTRACT

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ITD Standard Drawings (Appendix A):

1.6. DRAWINGS AND DATA TO BE FURNISHED BY THE CONTRACTOR

1.6.1. General

1.6.1.1. All drawings submitted by the Contractor shall have the Contractor’s or supplier’s title and drawing number on each drawing.

1.6.1.2. Approval drawings and data

1.6.1.2.1. The approval drawings shall consist of assembly drawings including cross sections, erection drawings, detail drawings of major parts including all the important components, and sufficient additional drawings to demonstrate fully that the equipment to be furnished will conform to the requirements of this contract.

1.6.1.2.2. Each detail drawing shall contain a bill of material for all parts shown on the drawing.

1.6.1.2.3. Any fabrication or procurement performed, or shipment made, prior to approval of the drawings and data, shall be at the Contractor’s risk.

1.6.1.2.4. The Contracting Officer shall have the right to require the Contractor to make any changes in the equipment design which the Government determines necessary to make the equipment conform to the requirements of these specifications without additional cost.

1.6.1.2.5. Approval by the Contracting Officer of the Contractor’s drawings or data shall not relieve the Contractor of any part of the Contractor’s responsibility to meet all of the requirements of these specifications or of the responsibility for the correctness of the Contractor’s drawings.

1.6.1.3. Final Material

1.6.1.3.1. Upon purchase, the Contractor shall submit final copies of all drawings. Final drawings shall show all changes and revisions, with revision dates, made up to the time the equipment is completed and ready for shipment. Final material shall be submitted in accordance with this paragraph and paragraph 1.1.6. (Submittal Requirements).

1.7. MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP

1.7.1. Materials

1.7.1.1. The words “materials” and “material” as used in this contract to denote items required to be furnished by the Contractor shall be construed to mean equipment, machinery, product, component, or any other item procured under the contract.

1.7.1.2. Unless otherwise stated in this contract, materials used in the manufacture of the equipment shall be new and of the highest standard commercial quality as normally used for this type of equipment, considering strength, ductility, durability, best engineering practice, and the purpose for which the equipment is to be used.

1.7.1.3. Unless otherwise specified, materials used in the manufacture of the equipment shall conform to applicable industry specifications, standards, and codes.

1.7.1.4. Parts shall be made accurately to standard gauge where possible so as to facilitate replacement and repair.

1.7.2. Workmanship

1.7.2.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for the accurate manufacture and fabrication of the equipment in accordance with the best modern practice and the requirements of this contract.

2. MODULAR STEEL BRIDGE

2.1. REQUIREMENT

2.1.1. The work involves designing, constructing, and delivering to the job site, ready for installation, a shop-assembled, modular steel bridge with footings and abutments, as specified.

2.1.2. Bridge, abutments, and foundation will be installed under a separate contract by a hired contractor.

2.2. PAYMENT

2.2.1. Suppliers will be required to bid on the following:

2.2.1.1. Design, Construct, and Deliver Bridges, abutments, and foundations:

2.2.1.1.1. Payment: Lump sum price offered; includes delivery and guardrail.

2.3. REFERENCES

2.3.1. American Welding Society (AMS)

2.3.1.1. AWS D1.1/D1.1M-10 Structural Welding Code-Steel

2.3.2. ASTM International (ASTM)

2.3.2.1. ASTM A709/A709M-11 Standard Specification for Structural Steel for Bridges.

2.3.2.2. ASTM A 588/A 588M-10 Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural, up to 50 ksi (345 Mpa) Minimum Yield Point, with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance.

2.3.3. Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC)

2.3.4. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

2.3.4.1. AASHTO Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications, 2010

2.3.5. Idaho Transportation Department (ITD)

2.3.5.1. Highway Standard Drawings, 2010

2.3.5.2. LRFD Bridge Manual Supplement, 2022

2.3.6. Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction (ISPWC)

2.4. SUBMITTALS

2.4.1. Submit in accordance with Section 01100 – General Requirements, article 1.04:

2.4.1.1. RSN 02851-1, Shop Drawings:

2.4.1.1.1. Plan view of each bridge superstructure, including dimensions of all major components.

2.4.1.1.2. Superstructure typical section, including dimensions from top deck to bottom chord.

2.4.1.1.3. Guardrail attachment detail.

2.4.1.1.4. Abutments framing plan including dimensions, plan and elevation views including dimensions, joints and section detail sheets.

2.4.1.1.5. Foundation details including pile layout dimensions and driving data.

2.4.1.1.6. Geotechnical report and site design produced by Allied Engineering Services, Inc. and provided by Tetra Tech (Attachment #4 & Attachment #5)

2.4.1.2. RSN 02851-2, Manufacturer’s Certification: Certify that bridges are designed to the specified load in accordance with AASHTO LRFD standards.

2.4.1.2.1. Include analysis data indicating compliance with performance requirements and design data signed and sealed by the qualified engineer responsible for their preparation. Calculations shall include complete design, analysis and code checks for the controlling members, connectivity and support conditions, structural stability checks, deck design, deflection checks, bearings, and all splices.

2.4.1.3. RSN 02851-3, Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions.

2.4.1.4. RSN 02851-4, Final Shop Drawings.

2.4.1.5. RSN 02851-5, Scour Analysis Report

2.5. BRIDGE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

2.5.1. Structural steel shall conform to ASTM Specification A 709, Grade 50W (ASTM A 588 Weathering Steel).

2.5.2. This project requires that all iron and steel used in an infrastructure project are produced in the United States–this means all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States, as well as the other criteria listed in Build American, Buy American (BABA) Act, Pub. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52 and OMB M-22-11.

2.5.3. Bridge span, defined as the nominal inside clear distance between inside edges of footers.

2.5.3.1. Salmon River Road = 40 feet inside open span, 44 feet out-to-out along the road centerline; and 16-degree skew.

2.5.3.2. Forest Road NF – 039 = 34 feet inside open span, 38 feet out-to-out along the road centerline, and 34-degree skew.

2.5.4. Bridge width, defined as width between structure edges measured perpendicular to the roadway centerline.

2.5.4.1. Salmon River Road = 24’ minimum.

2.5.4.2. Forest Road NF – 039 = 15’ minimum.

2.5.5. Minimum footer elevation (north), defined as the elevation of the subgrade below the bridge footing.

2.5.5.1. Salmon River Road = To be determined from the Geotechnical recommendations and bridge abutment and foundation designer. (Attachment #4 – Allied Engineering Geotech)

2.5.5.2. Forest Road NF – 039 = To be determined from the Geotechnical recommendations and bridge abutment and foundation designer. (Attachment #4 – Allied Engineering Geotech)

2.5.6. Minimum bottom chord elevation (north), defined as the elevation of the lowest significant structural element on the superstructure. Proposed structure must meet this elevation or be higher.

2.5.6.1. Salmon River Road = Relative elevation 3466.70

2.5.6.2. Forest Road NF – 039 = Relative elevation 3479.30

2.5.7. Top of deck (north), defined as the elevation of the top of the steel deck.

2.5.7.1. Salmon River Road = Relative elevation 3470.70

2.5.7.2. Forest Road NF – 039 = Relative elevation 3483.3

2.5.8. Bridge company will work with Tetra Tech Engineering to fit the footers and abutments to the design.

2.5.9. Design bridge in anticipation of gravel and/or asphalt paving over the deck. The total wearing surface above bridge deck shall be verified with the USFS standards, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, the Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction by the bridge designer.

2.5.10. Provide means to retain gravel and/or asphalt along edges of bridge.

2.5.11. Provide Weathering steel W-beam guardrail and mounts.

2.5.12. Design bridge, guardrail mounts, and footings in accordance with the latest editions of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, the Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction, and the requirements of this section.

2.5.13. Final drawings shall be stamped by a civil engineer licensed to practice in the State of Idaho.

2.5.14. Cast-in-place concrete is not acceptable unless the supplier can demonstrate method for achieving full design strength within the work window without undue hardship for installation contractor.

2.5.15. Bridge design load: HL93

2.5.16. Guardrail shall be weathering steel W-beam guardrail as specified by Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) standard drawings G-1-A-1 to G-1-M (See Appendix A). Guardrail extents shall be full length of the bridge on each side of the bridge, with provisions for attaching additional guardrail flared terminals on all ends of the W-beam rail.

2.5.17. Presumptive soil bearing capacity for footing design shall be as follows:

2.5.17.1. Follow recommendations in the Geotechnical report and site design produced by Allied Engineering Services, Inc. (Attachment #4 – Allied Engineering Geotech)

2.5.17.2. Salmon River Road = Maximum allowable bearing pressure of all native soils or imported material shall not to exceed 3000 psf

2.5.17.3. Forest Road NF-039 = Maximum allowable bearing pressure of all native soils or imported material shall not to exceed 3000 psf.

2.6. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

2.6.1. Bridges shall be delivered by the manufacturer to 45.398513, -114.169747 Near Indianola Ranger Station, North Fork, ID, which is approximately 21 miles north of Salmon and 11 miles west of North Fork, Idaho in Lemhi County.

2.6.2. Bridge shall be delivered per vendors earliest manufacturing schedule. Upon award, vendor to communicate delivery date and coordinate with CO for bridge delivery schedule.

2.6.3. Transport and handle in a manner which prevents damage.

2.6.4. Bridges, abutments, and foundation will be installed under a separate contract by a hired contractor.

2.7. QUALITY ASSURANCE

2.7.1. Define control methods and functions and make available for review and approval.

2.7.2. Qualify welds in accordance with AWS D1.1

2.7.3. Maintain permanent information records of component parts such as material specifications, mill test reports, welding procedures, welder’s and tacker’s identification and qualifications, types of inspections, inspector’s test results, and records of visual and nondestructive testing.

2.7.4. Qualify welding process and welding operators in accordance with AWS qualification procedures.

2.7.5. Inspect component parts and welds to determine conformance to drawings, procedures, overall workmanship, weld contour, weld size, and any other pertinent items.

2.7.5.1. Inspect component parts for dimensional compliance.

2.7.5.2. Matchmark mating parts.

2.7.6. Only suppliers with a minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated performance of designing and building similar bridges to these specifications are approved to bid.

3. BRIDGE ABUTMENTS AND FOUNDATIONS

3.1. REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1. The work involves designing bridge abutments and foundations.

3.1.2. Bridges, abutments, and foundations will be installed under a separate contract by a hired contractor.

3.2. PAYMENT

3.2.1. Suppliers will be required to bid on the following:

3.2.1.1. Design, Construct, and Deliver Bridge abutments and foundations:

3.2.1.1.1. Payment: Lump sum price offered; includes delivery of bridge abutments and foundations.

3.3. REFERENCES

3.3.1. ASTM International (ASTM)

3.3.1.1. ASTM A709/A709M-11 Standard Specification for Structural Steel for Bridges.

3.3.1.2. ASTM A 588/A 588M-10 Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Structural, up to fifty (50) ksi (345 Mpa) Minimum Yield Point, with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance.

3.3.2. Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC)

3.3.3. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

3.3.3.1. AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 2010

3.3.4. Idaho Transportation Department (ITD)

3.3.4.1. Highway Standard Drawings, 2010

3.3.4.2. LRFD Bridge Manual Supplement, 2022

3.3.5. Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction (ISPWC)

3.4. SUBMITTALS

3.4.1. Submit in accordance with Section 01100 – General Requirements, article 1.04:

3.4.1.1. RSN 02851-1, Shop Drawings:

3.4.1.1.1. Plan view of each abutment and foundation, including dimensions of all major components.

3.4.1.1.2. Abutments framing plan including dimensions, plan and elevation views including dimensions, joints and section detail sheets

3.4.1.1.3. Foundation details including layout dimensions and if pile, include driving data.

3.4.1.1.4. Geotechnical report and site design produced by Allied Engineering Services, Inc. and provided by Tetra Tech (Attachment #4 & Attachment #5)

3.4.2. RSN 02851-2, Manufacturer’s Certification: Certify that abutments and foundation are designed to the specified load in accordance with AASHTO LRFD standards.

3.4.2.1. Include analysis data indicating compliance with performance requirements and design data signed and sealed by the qualified engineer responsible for their preparation. Calculations shall include complete design, analysis and code checks for the controlling members, connectivity and support conditions, structural stability checks, design, deflection checks, bearings, and all splices.

3.4.3. RSN 02851-3, Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions.

3.4.4. RSN 02851-4, Final Shop Drawings.

3.4.5. RSN 02851-5, Scour Analysis Report

3.5. ABUTMENT AND FOUNDATION DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

3.5.1. Structural steel shall conform to ASTM Specification A 709, Grade 50W (ASTM A 588 Weathering Steel).

3.5.2. Reinforcing Steel shall conform to AASHTO M 31 Grade 60.

3.5.3. This project requires that all iron and steel used in an infrastructure project are produced in the United States–this means all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States, as well as the other criteria listed in Build American, Buy American (BABA) Act, Pub. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52 and OMB M-22-11.

3.5.4. Abutments and foundation for each bridge shall accommodate the deck span, width, and elevations of the superstructure defined in SECTION 02851 – MODULAR STEEL BRIDGE.

3.5.5. Deep foundations are required. Final depth will be determined by a scour analysis report provided by the contractor.

3.5.6. Final drawings shall be stamped by a civil engineer licensed to practice in the State of Idaho.

3.5.7. Abutment and foundation type selection shall be based on:

3.5.7.1. Suitability to the geology and subsurface conditions at each bridge site as detailed in the Geotechnical report produced by Allied Engineering Services, Inc. (Attachment #4 – Allied Engineering Geotech)

3.5.7.2. The bridge deck type and geometry listed above and defined in SECTION 02851 – MODULAR STEEL BRIDGE.

3.5.7.3. Magnitude and types of structure loads, construction limitations, and environmental restrictions

3.5.7.4. Cast-in-place concrete is not acceptable unless the designer can demonstrate method for achieving full design strength within the work window without undue hardship or delay for installation contractor.

3.6. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

3.6.1. Abutments and foundations shall be delivered by the manufacturer to 45.398513, -114.169747 Near Indianola Ranger Station, North Fork, ID, which is approximately 21 miles north of Salmon and 11 miles west of North Fork, Idaho in Lemhi County.

3.6.2. Abutments and foundations shall be delivered per vendors earliest manufacturing schedule. Upon award, vendor to communicate delivery date and coordinate with CO for abutments and foundation delivery schedule.

3.6.3. Transport and handle in a manner which prevents damage.

3.6.4. Bridges, abutments, and foundation will be installed under a separate contract by a hired contractor.

3.7. QUALITY ASSURANCE

3.7.1. Define control methods and functions and make available for review and approval.

3.7.2. Qualify welds in accordance with AWS D1.1

3.7.3. Maintain permanent information records of component parts such as material specifications, mill test reports, welding procedures, welder's and tacker's identification and qualifications, types of inspections, inspector's test results, and records of visual and nondestructive testing.

3.7.4. Qualify welding process and welding operators in accordance with AWS qualification procedures.

3.7.5. Inspect component parts and welds to determine conformance to drawings, procedures, overall workmanship, weld contour, weld size, and any other pertinent items.

3.7.5.1. Inspect component parts for dimensional compliance.

3.7.5.2. Matchmark mating parts.

3.7.6. Only suppliers with a minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated performance of designing and building similar bridges to these specifications are approved to bid.

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