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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS OF SPECIAL PROVISIONS

NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR - PROCUREMENT OF MATERIALS

SECTION 1.08 - PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

0100600A - CONSTRUCTION ACCESS

0603253A - DISPOSAL OF LEAD DEBRIS

0603729A - LOCALIZED PAINT REMOVAL AND FIELD PAINTING OF EXISTING STEEL

Specifications & Scope of Work

Rev. Date 06/25/25

GENERAL

NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR - PROCUREMENT OF MATERIALS

Upon award, the Contractor shall proceed with shop drawings, working drawings, procurement of materials, and all other submittals required to complete the work in accordance with the contract documents.

Rev. Date 6/25/25

GENERAL

SECTION 1.08 - PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

Article 1.08.04 - Limitation of Operations - Add the following:

The Contractor will not be permitted to perform any work which will interfere with the described traffic operations on all project roadways as follows:

Oregon Road

Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. & between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

The Contractor will be allowed to take one lane of Oregon Road within the bridge limits while installing debris shield, containment platform, access platform, and performing work during construction.

The Contractor shall notify the City of Meriden and the Engineer at least 14 days in advance of the start of the Oregon Road lane closure.

Route 70

The contractor shall not interfere with the traffic on Route 70 at all times.

Revised: 6/25/2025

ITEM #0100600A

ITEM #0100600A � CONSTRUCTION ACCESS

Description: The item �Construction Access� shall consist of the design, construction, maintenance and removal of temporary works that the Contractor elects to use to access the work under the bridge structure.

The Contractor shall submit information in accordance with Article 1.05.02-2, and as noted below, and shall include design calculations, construction schematics, construction sequences and procedures to the Engineer for review. The item also includes the cost of protecting any existing utilities in the staging area that may be impacted by the construction.

Construction Methods: The Contractor�s means and methods for construction shall meet all requirements established for the Project. At least 30 days prior to construction of temporary works, access, platforms and scaffolding, the Contractor shall submit detailed construction access working drawings and computations in accordance with Article 1.05.02. The working drawings and calculations must be prepared, stamped and signed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Connecticut.

The furnishing of such plans, methods and calculations shall not serve to relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for the safety of the work and the successful completion of the Project. The

Contractor's proposal must meet the requirements of Section 1.10.

Method of Measurement: All work for the design and construction of temporary works will not be measured for payment but shall be included in the lump sum cost of this item.

Basis of Payment: Construction Access will be paid for at the contract lump sum price for

�Construction Access� which price shall include the design, construction, maintenance and removal of all temporary works, all construction access, and all materials, tools, equipment, labor and work incidental thereto. This item also includes any work associated with protecting any existing utilities.

Pay Item Pay Unit

Construction Access L.S.

ITEM #0603253A

ITEM #0603253A - DISPOSAL OF LEAD DEBRIS

Description:

Under this item the Contractor shall dispose of all debris that has been classified or identified as hazardous by the Town. This debris is the collected by-product of the removal of paint containing lead, removal of lead based products, and chemical solvents used to remove paint. There will be no testing of the debris. All collected debris shall be considered hazardous material.

The Contractor shall conform to the latest requirements of the Hazardous Waste Management

Regulations prepared by the Connecticut D.E.E.P. (CTDEEP) Hazardous Waste Management

Section, subject to regulations of Section 22a-449 (c) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Disposal of the debris shall be in strict conformance with all Federal E.P.A. and CTDEEP regulations for hazardous materials.

Materials:

The debris must be offered for transportation and transported in compliance with the Code of

Federal Regulations, Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 173, Subparts A, B, C and D and Paragraph 178.118.

Transport vehicles (hopper or dump type) must be free from leaks and discharge openings must be securely closed during transportation. All storage containers (roll-offs or drums) shall have a protective liner and removable lid. These containers shall not have any indentations or damage that would allow seepage of the contained material.

Construction Methods:

Prior to generation, a temporary E.P.A. ID number shall be obtained from CTDEEP.

The disposal of the debris shall be completed within 90 calendar days of the date on which it began to be accumulated in the lined containers. Storage of containers shall be on wood pallets in an area enclosed with 4-foot high fabric fence in OSHA orange.

A licensed hazardous waste transporter and a licensed hazardous waste treatment/disposal facility must be secured from the lists available from CTDEEP.

The disposal containers shall be labeled with a 6 inch square, yellow, weatherproof, hazardous waste sticker in accordance with U.S. DOT Regulations, by the Contractor.

Additional labels or stenciling shall indicate "Abrasive Blast and/or Construction Paint Residue".

All necessary forms, including the "Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest" obtained from the

Hazardous Waste Management Section of CTDEEP, must be filled out, approved and signed by the Town.

When all necessary procedures have been completed, then the hazardous waste shall be shipped to the hazardous waste disposal facility.

ITEM #0603253A

Any spillage of debris during disposal operations i.e., loading, transport and unloading shall be cleaned up in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Chapter I, Part 265, Subparts C and D, at the Contractor's expense.

The Contractor is liable for any fines, costs or remediation costs incurred as a result of their failure to be in compliance with this special provision and all Federal, State and Local laws.

Method of Measurement:

This item will be measured for payment by the contract unit price per 55-gallon barrel of hazardous lead waste. Materials incidental to the construction, which become contaminated due to the lead debris removal, such as but not limited to, gloves, coveralls, tarps and filters shall be disposed of in accordance with this specification. These materials will not be measured for payment but will be included in the general cost of the work.

Basis of Payment:

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per 55-gallon barrel, of hazardous lead waste for "Disposal of Lead Debris". The price shall include all materials, transportation, storage containers, disposal, equipment, tools, labor, and work incidental thereto.

Disposal of Lead Debris BBL

Rev. 6/28/2025

ITEM #0603729A

ITEM #0603729A - LOCALIZED PAINT REMOVAL AND FIELD

PAINTING OF EXISTING STEEL

Description: Work under this item shall consist of removal of existing paint and painting of existing beam ends up to the limits of the designated areas shown in the plans. The work shall include containments, paint removal, collection of paint and associated debris, surface preparation and field painting. Designated areas include areas specifically designated on the plans. The paint removal is required because of the possible presence of hazardous paint containing lead or other hazardous metals. The paint removal process shall comply with OSHA and DEEP regulations.

Existing utilities, bridge rails, elastomeric bearing pads and bronze components shall be protected from damage by surface preparation and painting operations and are not to be painted.

Submittals: A minimum of 20 calendar days before starting any paint removal, surface preparation and coating application work, the painting Contractor shall submit the following to the Engineer for acceptance:

1. A copy of the firm�s written Quality Control Program used to control the quality of surface preparation and coating application including, but not limited to, ambient conditions, surface cleanliness and profile, coating mixing, dry film thickness and final film continuity.

2. A copy of the firm�s written surface preparation and application procedures. This written program must contain a description of the equipment that will be used for surface preparation, including the remediation of soluble salts, and for paint mixing and application. Coating repair procedures shall be included.

3. A detailed description of the Contractor�s enforcement procedures and the authority of personnel.

4. Containment plans (paint removal/collection of debris, surface preparation, coating applications, coating applications with heat, etc.).

5. If the application of heat is proposed for coating application purposes, provide information on the heat containment and procedures that will be used, with data sheets for the equipment.

Note: If heat is used for coating operations, the heat and containment must be maintained to provide the required temperatures for the duration of the cure period.

6. Proof of SSPC-QP1 qualifications, CAS-certification(s) and QP2 qualifications, as applicable.

7. Coating product information, including coating manufacturer, product name, application instructions, technical data, and MSDS.

The Contractor shall not begin any paint removal work until the Engineer has reviewed and accepted the submittals. The Contractor shall not construe Engineer�s acceptance of the submittals to imply approval of any particular method or sequence for conducting the Work, or for addressing health and safety concerns. Acceptance of the programs does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility to conduct the work in strict accordance with the requirements of Federal, State, or local regulations, this specification, or to adequately protect the health and safety of all workers involved in the Project and any members of the public who may be affected by the Project. The

Contractor remains solely responsible for the adequacy and completeness of the programs and work practices, and adherence to them.

Materials: The paint shall be one of the following zinc rich primer systems.

Hempel Zinc Primer 16490, single component phenoxy-based zinc-rich primer manufactured by: Hempel (USA) Inc.

600 Conroe Park North Dr.

Conroe, TX 77303, USA www.hempel.com

(833)‑443‑6735 (1‑(833)‑4‑HEMPEL)

US Coatings Z Prime, single component organic zinc-rich primer manufactured by: US Coatings, LLC

P.O. Box 1019

260 Baldwin Road

Satsuma, AL 36572

(251) 445‑2388

Thinning of paint shall conform to the manufacturer's written recommendations. The coating thickness shall be in accordance with the Manufacturer's printed instructions. All components of the coating system and the mixed paint shall comply with the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

Content Limits and Emission Standards stated in the Connecticut Department of Energy and

Environmental Protection's Administration Regulation for the Abatement of Air Pollution, Sections 22a-174-41 through 41a and 22a-174-20(s), respectively.

Control of Materials: A Materials Certificate will be required for the selected paint system in accordance with Article 1.06.07, confirming the conformance of the paint to the requirements set forth in these specifications.

Note: If any of the above and/or following stipulated Contract specifications differ from those of the manufacturer�s recommended procedures or ranges, the more restrictive of the requirements shall be adhered to unless directed by the Engineer in writing.

Construction Methods:

Contractor - Subcontractor Qualifications: Contractors and subcontractors doing this work are required to be certified by the SSPC Painting Contractor Certification Program (PCCP) to QP 1 entitled �Standard Procedure for Evaluating Qualifications of Painting Contractors (�Field

Application to Complex Structures�). When the work involves the disturbance of lead-containing paint, the Contractor and subcontractor are also required to be certified to SSPC-QP 2 �Standard

Procedure for Evaluating the Qualifications of Painting Contractors to Remove Hazardous Paint.�

The certification(s) must be kept current for the duration of the work. If a Contractor�s or subcontractor�s certification expires, the firm will not be allowed to do any work related to this item until the certification is reissued. Requests for extension of time for delay due to an inactive certification will not be considered and liquidated damages will apply. In addition, if any recoat times are exceeded, the affected areas shall be cleaned to SSPC-SP 15 and coatings reapplied in accordance with these specifications at no additional cost to the Town.

Contractors and subcontractors are required to have at least one (1) Coating Application

Specialist (CAS) (SSPC ACS/NACE No. 13)-certified (Level II-Interim Status-Minimal) craft-worker. CAS-certified (Level II-Interim Status-Minimal) craft-worker(s) are required for all crews/craft-workers up to four (4) crew members. For each crew larger than four (4), an additional

CAS-certified (Level II-Interim Status-Minimal) craft-worker shall be present on each surface preparation/painting crew during surface preparation cleaning/removal and spray application

(Atmospheric and Immersion Service) operations. A crew-member is a person who is on the job performing hand/power tool cleaning and/or spray application of protective coatings on a steel structure. The certification(s) must be kept current for the duration of the Project work. If a

Contractor�s, subcontractor�s or any craft-worker�s certification expires, the firm will not be allowed to do any work on this item until the certification is reissued.

All Contractor activities associated with the work described and specified herein shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable Federal, State of Connecticut and local safety regulations and guidelines.

Quality Control Inspections: The Contractor shall perform first line, in process Quality Control

(QC) inspections. The Contractor shall implement a Quality Control Program accepted by the

Engineer, including written daily reports, that ensures that the work accomplished complies with these specifications. All Quality Control Reports must be reviewed and signed by either a NACE

Coating Inspector Level 2 - Certified (must have completed sessions I, II and III) or SSPC � BCI

Level I Inspector (Minimum qualifications). Copies of these reports shall be provided daily to the

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

• Suitability of protective coverings and containments

• Ambient conditions

• Surface preparation (solvent cleaning or hand/power tool cleaning)

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

• Recoat times and cleanliness between coats

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

• Final film acceptance

Limits of Paint Removal and Field Painting: Prior to applying the heat of welding equipment to localized areas of existing steel superstructures, the existing paint shall be removed to a width of 6 inches from wherever the heat will be applied, or as directed by the Engineer. The locations of the paint removal and field painting shall be reviewed and accepted by the Engineer prior to commencement of the work. Such acceptance by the Engineer does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for complying with applicable OSHA and DEEP regulations.

Containment for Paint Removal and Collection of Debris: The containment(s) shall be designed and erected to contain, as well as facilitate the collection of debris from the paint removal operations.

Drawings and details of the containment(s) shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and comments prior to any paint removal. Review of the containment by the Engineer shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for the containment. The containment shall conform to the requirements found within the SSPC Guide 6. The class of the containment shall be a minimum of

Class 3P, modified to include the following:

A. The containment materials shall be air and water impenetrable and fire resistant.

B. With the exception of the entryways, all seams in the containment enclosure shall be lapped a minimum of 24 inches and shall be tied off at intervals not to exceed 18 inches.

C. All attachments to bridge parapets or the underside of the bridge deck shall be sealed to prevent the escape of dust and debris.

The above specified containment must be used for all paint removal and collection of debris operations. The containment must remain in place until all associated debris has been collected.

Storage and Disposal of Collected Debris: The debris resulting from the paint removal operations shall be contained and collected. Debris within containment enclosures shall be removed by HEPA vacuum collection prior to disassembly of the enclosures. All the debris, rust and paint chips shall be stored in leak-proof storage containers at the Project site. Debris storage shall be in accordance with

Connecticut Hazardous Waste Management Regulations. The storage containers and storage locations shall be reviewed by the Engineer and shall be located in areas not subject to ponding.

Storage containers shall be placed on pallets and closed and covered with tarps at all times except during placement, sampling, and disposal of the debris.

Prior to generation of any hazardous waste, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer of its selected hazardous waste transporter and disposal facility. The Contractor must submit to the Engineer: (1) the transporter�s current U.S DOT Certificate of Registration and (2) the transporter�s current

Hazardous Waste Transporter Permits for the State of Connecticut, the hazardous waste destination state and any other applicable states. The Engineer will then obtain an EPA ID number that will be forwarded to the Contractor. Any changes in transporter or facility shall be immediately forwarded to the Engineer for review.

The Contractor shall conform to the latest requirements of the Hazardous Waste Management

Regulations prepared by the DEEP's Hazardous Waste Management Section, subject to regulations of Section 22a-449(c) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

Disposal of the debris shall be in strict conformance with all Federal E.P.A. and DEEP regulations for hazardous materials.

All necessary forms, including the "Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest" obtained from the

Hazardous Waste Management Section of DEEP, must be filled out, approved and submitted to the

Town.

A licensed hazardous waste transporter and a licensed hazardous waste treatment/disposal facility must be secured from lists available from DEEP and approved by the Town.

The Contractor is liable for any fines, costs, or remediation costs incurred as a result of their failure to be in compliance with this special provision and all Federal, State and Local laws.

Paint Removal/Surface Preparation: The existing structural steel shall be power tool cleaned according to SSPC-SP 15 �Commercial Grade Power Tool Cleaning�. The power tools (needle guns, grinders, etc.) shall be equipped with HEPA vacuum attachments. Before the power tool cleaning, all dissolvable foreign matter, such as oil, grease, and dust shall be removed by wiping or scrubbing the surface with rags or brushes wetted with solvent in accordance with the provisions of SSPC-SP 1 �Solvent Cleaning�. Clean solvent and clean rags or brushes shall be used for the final wiping. The cleaned surface shall be accepted by the Engineer. If the surface is determined to meet the requirements of SSPC-SP 15, painting operations can commence.

Note: Chemical stripping and abrasive blast cleaning will not be permitted.

Existing Steel Surfaces to be Painted: After the designated areas have been inspected and accepted according to the surface preparation specification, SSPC SP 15, the steel surfaces which are to receive the field touch-up paint shall be cleaned immediately prior to coating operations by wiping or scrubbing the surface with rags or brushes wetted with solvent. Use clean solvent and clean rags for the final wiping.

• Solvent must be compatible with the specified coatings. Solvent cleaned surfaces shall be primed before any detrimental recontamination or corrosion occurs. Follow manufacturer�s safety recommendations when using any solvent.

• All foreign materials such as dirt, dust, loose rust scale, sand, bird droppings, and all materials loosened or deposited on the steel surface by cleaning operations shall also be completely removed by vacuuming before any painting operations commence.

• Failure by the Contractor to properly prepare and clean surfaces to be painted in accordance with the specifications shall be cause for rejection by the Engineer. All surfaces that are rejected shall be cleaned and painted to the satisfaction of the Engineer in accordance with the specifications, at no additional cost to the Town.

Application of Field Paint: The method for coating application shall be by brush and roller equipment. The application shall consist of two coats, 2 - 4 mils each for a total of 6 mils. The containment for paint application shall consist of drop cloths and a solid platform bottom.

Storage, opening, mixing, thinning and application of the paint shall be accomplished in strict accordance with the specified Contract requirements and procedures published by the paint manufacturer and supplier. The Contractor shall have at the Project site, at all times, the current copies of all technical data, recommendations and procedures published by the paint manufacturer. All coatings shall be supplied in sealed containers bearing the manufacturer�s name, product designation, batch number and mixing/thinning instructions. Leaking containers shall not be used.

Paint shall be furnished in the manufacturer's original sealed and undamaged containers. For multiple component paints, only complete kits shall be mixed and used. Partial mixing is not allowed. The paint shall be applied to produce a uniform smooth coat without runs, streak sags, wrinkles, or other defects.

The Contractor shall provide a suitable facility for the storage of paint, which is in accordance with the latest Federal and State regulations. This facility must provide protection from the elements and ensure that the paint is not subjected to temperatures outside the manufacturer's recommended extremes. Storage for paint must be located in reasonable proximity to the painting locations. The

Engineer shall be given access to the stored paint at any time, for inspection and to witness removal of the materials. The Contractor's facility for the storage of paint is subject to the approval of the

Engineer.

Ambient Conditions: Solvent cleaning just prior to coating application or coating application work shall be performed when the conditions are as follows:

• The relative humidity is at or below 80% and when there is no falling rain or dew present, or anticipated, before a prepared surface can be coated.

• The substrate is not damp or covered by frost or ice.

• The surface temperature and air temperature are between 50°F and 100°F.

• The surface temperatures of the steel and air are more than 5°F above the dew point temperature, as determined by a surface temperature thermometer and electric or sling psychrometer.

If the requirements of the coating manufacturer differ from the ranges provided above, comply with the most restrictive requirements unless directed otherwise by the Engineer in writing.

The Contractor is liable for any fines, costs, or remediation costs incurred as a result of his failure to be in compliance with this special provision and all Federal, State, and local laws.

Method of Measurement: This work will be measured by the actual square foot of existing steel at designated areas where paint was removed, surfaces cleaned, re-painted and accepted. Note: In some instances when new steel is being added to the designated areas where the paint was removed, the removal area may not equal the area to be re-painted. Measurement in these cases will be by the actual square foot of existing steel where the paint was removed and accepted.

Basis of Payment: This work will be paid for at the Contract unit price per square foot for "Localized

Paint Removal and Field Painting of Existing Steel," complete in place, which price shall include all materials, containments, collection and disposal of non-hazardous debris, containers, equipment, tools, labor, heating devices, services of the technical advisor and for any incidental work. No direct payment will be made for the cost of storage or hauling the paint and other materials, including paint chips and associated debris, to and/or from the bridge site, but the cost thereof shall be included in the Contract unit price.

Localized Paint Removal and Field Painting of Existing Steel s.f.