RFB 2026-01 Attachment 1 - Specifications

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

REFERENCES:

Manufacturer and model numbers as stated in this specification are for reference purposes only.

Equipment bid shall be on an “OR EQUAL” basis evaluated by the County using the models referenced as a minimum baseline for comparison.

BID RESULTS:

Bid (unofficial) results can be obtained when requested at (315) 366-2247 or by email at purchasing@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

CONTACT PERSON

Please address all questions to Brad Newman, Deputy Highway Superintendent by telephone at (315) 366-2221 or by email at Brad.Newman@madisoncounty.ny.gov.

DELIVERY

As specified below

INVOICE

Invoice to: Madison County Finance Department, Purchasing Division, PO Box 575, Wampsville, NY 13163.

PAYMENT

The County has the option to pay a portion or in full the amount of the proposed bid with a Purchasing Card (P-Card), if the awarding bidder accepts credit card payment at no additional cost to the Madison County.

OBLIGATION OF BIDDER

At the time of the opening of bids, each bidder shall have inspected the site and shall have read and be thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents (including all addenda). The failure of any bidder to examine the site or any form, instrument or document in the Contract Documents shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation regarding his bid.

QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDER

In determining the qualifications of a bidder, the County will consider his record in the performance of any contracts in which he may have entered with the County, with other public bodies or private corporations, and the County expressly reserves the right to reject the bid of such bidder if such record discloses that such bidder, in the opinion of the County, has not properly performed such contracts or has habitually and without just cause neglected the payment of bills or has otherwise disregarded his obligations to subcontractors, material suppliers or employees.

RFB 2026-01

The County may make such investigations as it may deem necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish to the County all such information and data for this purpose as the County may request following the bid opening. The County reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or determined by the investigation of, such bidder fails to satisfy the County that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract, and to complete the work contemplated therein.

Liquidated Damages for Failure to enter into a contract:

The successful Bidder, upon failure or refusal to execute and deliver the Contract and Bonds required within fourteen days after he has received notice of the acceptance of his bid, shall forfeit to the County, as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal, the security deposited with his bid.

Authority of Owner:

The County or its authorized representative, shall decide all questions which may arise as to the acceptability of materials furnished and work performed and as to the manner of performance and rate of progress of the work, and shall decide all questions which may arise as to the interpretation of the Contract Documents, and all questions as to the acceptable completion of the work.

The decision of the County, or its authorized representative, concerning the execution of the work and the interpretation of the Contract Documents

Inspection Not to Constitute Acceptance:

The County and its authorized representative shall be given every facility for ascertaining whether or not the work performed and materials used are in accordance with the requirements and intent of the Contract Documents. Failure of the County or its authorized representative during the progress of the work to discover or reject materials or work not in accordance with the Contract Documents shall not be considered an acceptance thereof or a waiver of defects therein; and payment to the Contractor or partial or entire occupancy by the County shall not be construed to be an acceptance of the work or materials which are not strictly in accordance with the Contract Documents.

Work To Be Started and Completed:

The work shall be completed by July 31st, 2026.

SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION TS-1

GENERAL

Definitions:

AASHTO: The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

Bridge: The prefabricated steel bridge superstructure supplied to the Owner by the supplier and/or manufacturer. For purposes of these specifications, “Bridge” does not include any abutments, piers, or other substructure components or foundations, nor does it include any part of the roadway to be located directly upon the bridge superstructure.

Calculations: Documentation related to the analysis, design, and load rating in the form of hand computations, computer output, diagrams and summary tables in electronic portable document format (.pdf) files.

Contract Documents: The documents prepared by the Owner which govern the scope of work, design, and manufacturing of the Bridge.

Design Loading: The specified minimum live loads governing the bridge’s design.

Engineering Drawings: Drawings prepared by the Manufacturer that represent the intended engineering design including criteria and general notes. These drawings typically depict the Bridge’s framing plan, elevation, member sizes, transverse section(s), end-of-bridge section(s), field assemblies, and installation notes.

Load Rating: The live load capacity of the Bridge pursuant to Applicable Codes, Standards, and statutes of the state in which the bridge is located. Load ratings shall be reported as inventory or operating.

LRFD: Load & Resistance Factor Design

Manufacturer: The firm responsible for the design, preparation of drawings, fabrication and shipping of the Bridge.

Manufacturer’s Responsibilities: The work to be performed in accordance with these specifications will consist of timely furnishing of structural steel design, and shop drawings; and manufacture of the Bridge pursuant to the Applicable Codes and Standards, and transportation to the location indicated in the Contract Documents.

Owner: The Madison County Highway Department.

Shop Drawings: Drawings prepared by the Manufacturer that represent the intended fabrication of pieces and supplied items. These drawings include instructions for forming, fabricating, connecting and finishing the pieces, in the form of labels, symbols, notes, and dimensions.

Station: An increasing increment along the roadway centerline that defines the orientation of the bridge with respect to beginning and end and left and right of the project. Stations may be surveyed or arbitrarily set depending on the complexity of the project. Upstation is forward and toward the end of the project. Downstation is rearward and toward the beginning of the project. Left and right are oriented while looking upstation.

Supplier: An agent for the manufacturer, engaged by agreement to promote and sell bridges made by the manufacturer and to represent the Manufacturer during all activities from the pre-bid phase through construction.

Supplier’s Responsibilities: The Supplier will convey all documents to- and all approval actions from the Owner, as described above, to the Manufacturer in an expeditious and timely manner. The Supplier will also work to communicate any changes or changed conditions by the Owner, to the Manufacturer, and any questions or clarifications from the Manufacturer to the Owner, in an expeditious and timely manner.

Timely: In compliance with the time parameters of the agreement.

Manufacturer’s Qualifications

AISC Certification: The Manufacturer shall be an approved steel fabricator under the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Quality Management System Certification Program as an Advanced Steel Bridge Fabricator including Fracture Critical and Sophisticated Paint System endorsements, for a period of at least five (5) continuous years immediately preceding the bid opening.

Experience: The Manufacturer shall have designed and manufactured at least ten (10) permanent premanufactured steel truss and/or rolled beam bridges of approximately the same size and configuration as the proposed bridge during a period of not more than five (5) continuous years immediately preceding the bid opening. The manufacturer shall also have experience designing and manufacturing bridges with all-bolted component connections using Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) drilling equipment and shop bolting operations.

Manufacturer’s Documentation

Prospective manufacturers may be required to submit the following documentation supporting their ability to meet the above referenced qualifications prior to awarding the bid:

Copy of current AISC certifications as provided above.

Copy of Quality Assurance Programs.

Splicing and erection procedures.

Approved welding process procedures.

The name and qualifications of the Technical Assistant that will conduct on-site assistance during field installation of the Bridge until secure and stable.

If any part of the Bridge is to be galvanized, a copy of the written warranty issued by the galvanizer that warrants against corrosion of the superstructure (other than bridge flooring) for a period of not less than 35 years.

List ten (10) permanent steel bridges similar in size and configuration to the Bridge, which the applicant has manufactured in the preceding five (5) years, together with drawings, calculations, project details and contact information.

The engineer who will seal and sign the plans shall have a minimum of 10 years of experience in bridge design and be currently licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of New York.

Notification: The Owner will evaluate and verify the accuracy of the submittal and notify the prospective Manufacturer prior to bid award whether the prospective Manufacturer meets the requisite qualifications. If the Owner determines that the requisite qualifications do not exist, the Manufacturer’s bid shall not be eligible for consideration. The Owner will notify rejected bidders of the decision. The Owner’s decision shall be final.

APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

Governing Codes and Standards

The Bridge shall be designed in accordance with current, recognized and accepted specifications for bridge design and construction, including all interims, and as stipulated by the Owner below.

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) LRFD Bridge Design Specifications for Highway Bridges, 10th Edition (2024).

New York State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, dated January1, 2026, and any addendum.

New York State Department of Transportation Bridge Manual, dated January 2025 and any addendum

New York State Department of Transportation Steel Construction Manual 5th Edition, dated August 2025 and any addendum

Reference Codes and Standards

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Steel Construction Manual, 15th Edition.

American Welding Society (AWS) D1.5 Bridge Welding Code (Use AWS D1.1 for welding not covered in AWS D1.5).

Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) Specifications for Structural Joint

Using A325 or A490 Bolts (2004).

AASHTO/NSBA S2.1 Steel Bridge Fabrication Guide Specifications, 2nd Edition.

BRIDGE CHARACTERISTICS

Span(s): The Bridge shall be composed of the following number of spans and span lengths.

Span shall mean the center-to-center distance between bearing centerlines of the primary members.

1 span(s)

42’-0” c/c bearings

44’-6” overall beam length

Width: The proposed width shall be the clear roadway width between bridge railings or curb elements shall be:

28’-0” ft. [curb/curb]

Beam depth: The proposed overall beam depth shall be:

34” in.

Skew: The Bridge shall be oriented to form a skew as defined below. The superstructure’s skew shall be defined as the angle, in degrees, measured from a lateral line from the bridge’s longitudinal axis, to the substructure’s bearing centerlines, either right or left forward (up station).

0 deg. [LF] or [RF]

Finish: The finished surface of the fabricated steel shall be hot-dip galvanized zinc.

Wearing Surface: The wearing surface shall be asphalt. The crown of the wearing surface shall be at a ¼” per ft. cross slope in each direction, unless otherwise specified.

Waterproofing: The Manufacturer shall supply a waterproofing geo-composite membrane that will be used to protect the bridge’s superstructure steel from water and chloride intrusion and to reduce reflective cracking of asphalt paving layers.

Flooring/Deck: The bridge shall utilize galvanized corrugated steel deck with an asphalt wearing surface.

Bridge Railings: The bridge shall utilize the fascia-mounted post and rail. The center of the bridge posts located at the ends of the fascia girders shall be located a minimum distance of 2 feet from each end of the girder. The Owner shall be responsible for designing and completing the connection of the bridge railing to any approach railings or terminations, unless otherwise specified in the Agreement.

Bearings: The bridge shall utilize plain elastomeric bearing pads beneath galvanized load plates.

Backwall: The bridge shall utilize a steel plate for the back wall.

Bridge Style:

The design shall be an all-bolted beam bridge configured in the Cortez style as manufactured by U.S. Bridge and as further described in these specifications. The bridge shall resemble the following diagram:

The beams will be provided full length with no splices, and with bolted transverse diaphragms and offset supports for the guiderail system. Owner approved bearings with anchor bolts, guardrail systems as specified in the specifications and all bolts and hardware required for installation shall be included.

ENGINEERING

Licensure: The engineering design of the Bridge shall be performed by, or under the direct supervision of a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New York. The design shall be completed in accordance with recognized engineering principles and design practices and with a standard of care commensurate with the Manufacturer’s role in the project. The manufacturer shall be fully responsible and liable for the fabrication of the bridge.

Design Specification: The Bridge shall be designed in accordance with the AASHTO LRFD

Bridge Design Specifications 10th Edition (2024) including all interims. Additionally, the live load shall be specified as HL93 (AASHTO LRFD).

Analysis: The structural analysis for the Bridge shall include, at a minimum, a two dimensional analysis for gravity dead loads and moving live (truck) loads on transverse and longitudinal members, as applicable. Location of axle loads, lane loads, wheel loads; and the distribution of wheel loads shall be applied as such to produce the maximum stress (or applied force) in the member or members under consideration.

Load Rating: A load rating of the Bridge’s superstructure shall be supplied to the Owner, after the bridge’s fabrication is complete. The Engineer will provide to the Owner the, Bridge Inventory Update forms and the Level 1 Load Rating Data Input forms, per NYSDOT requirements. All Level 1 load ratings shall be based on both the AASHTO “HS” and “H” analysis vehicle configurations. Both the AASTO “HS” and “H” truckloads and equivalent lane loads shall be used to determine the rating values. If the inventory rating as defined by the AASTO manual based on the “HS” vehicle loading equals or exceeds H-20 (36 tons), it is not necessary to compute ratings based on the “H” loading. All Level 1 rating documentation shall contain a Rating Summary Sheet, which provides the inventory and operating ratings, as such terms are defined in the AASHTO manual, for the bridge. The rating summary sheet shall also tabulate the ratings for each individual span or continuous span structural unit. For bridges which have structural floor systems, the ratings of the controlling floor system components as well as the main members shall be tabulated. Individual load rating values shall be expressed in terms of the equivalent rating vehicle and tonnage.

Loads & Load Combinations: All applicable dead and live loads shall be applied and combined as specified in the design specification. A future wearing surface of 35 psf shall be applied as a dead load in anticipation of possible future paving overlays. Longitudinal forces from thermal expansion and contraction, and vehicles; along with lateral forces from wind, flood or seismic events shall be computed and combined as applicable and in accordance with the design specification.

Camber & Deflection: Calculation of the Bridge’s dead and live load deflection is required.

Live load deflection of the primary members should be limited to the span-to-deflection ratio of L/600 unless otherwise specified. Dead load deflection shall be accommodated by forming camber into the unloaded geometry of the members. Profile grade curvature shall also be taken into account when determining the fabricated (or induced) camber of the members. No camber adjustment is required for spans of less than 50 ft., except that they be fabricated with their natural mill camber as “up”.

Railings: Bridge rail shall be New York State DOT steel bridge rail (four-rail).

Drawing Submittals: The Manufacturer shall design the prefabricated bridge and prepare

Drawings in accordance with the following minimum requirements. Engineering Drawings and Calculations, sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of New York, will be submitted to the Owner for Approval within __8___ weeks of receipt of the Purchase Order from the Owner.

Unless otherwise requested, an electronic version of the Shop Drawings will be submitted in portable document format (.PDF) via email to the Owner. After final approval by the Owner, the Manufacturer shall provide the Owner with two 24” x 36” paper copies of the Engineering Drawings. __3__ sets of the As-Fabricated Drawings (11” x 17”) shall be transmitted to the Owner at the time of bridge delivery.

Notarized Statement: The Engineer shall furnish a signed and notarized statement, with all design calculations and plans, certifying that, he/she has reviewed these specifications and all applicable design and material standards, and that the design and plans for this project meet or exceed these specifications and such standards.

MATERIALS & COMPONENTS

Steel: Members for vehicular bridges shall be fabricated from domestically produced, wide flange beam and/or channel shapes designated ASTM A709 Grade 50 and structural steel plate designated ASTM A709 Grade 50, all provided by an AISC recognized supplier. When tubular members are needed as secondary members, the shapes shall be designated as ASTM A500 Grade B (46 ksi) and shall also be domestically produced and provided by an AISC recognized supplier.

Structural Fasteners: All bolted connections shall utilize ASTM A-325 High Strength Bolts.

Galvanized bolts shall be A325 Type 1, hot dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM A-153 specifications. Nuts shall be A563, Grade DH hot dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM A-

153. Washers shall be F436 hot dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM A-153.

Anchor Bolts: The anchor bolts supplied with all bridge systems shall be ASTM A449 Full

Thread Studs Hot Dip Galvanized as per ASTM A153. Each anchor bolt shall be provided with one A563 Galvanized Heavy Hex Nut and one F436 Galvanized Flat Washer.

Bearings: The bearings shall meet the requirements of Section 565 “Bridge Bearings” of the

New York State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, dated January 1, 2026, and any addendum. The elastomeric and laminated elastomeric bearing pads shall be custom molded from neoprene or natural rubber. Laminated pads shall be reinforced with internal steel plates and vulcanized-bonded to alternating layers of the elastomer during the molding process.

Floor or Deck System: The flooring or deck system shall be provided as specified below.

Corrugated Steel Flooring: The structural bridge flooring shall be domestically produced, hot dip galvanized, 3" x 9" corrugated steel bridge decking as supplied by Superior Steel Corp, Cambridge, Ohio or equal. The bridge flooring material shall be designated as ASTM A 1011- SS-Grade 50, 5 gage. The bridge flooring shall be hot dip galvanized as per ASTM A123. The bridge decking panels shall have an 18" laying width and the length shall be equal to the full roadway width.

Bolt - Down Attachment: Each decking panel shall be punched prior to galvanizing to provide holes in the valleys of each corrugation. There will be additional holes punched in the valleys of each corrugation at the center points between stringers. A bolt and clip assembly shall be provided for attaching the decking to the bridge stringers. The assemblies shall be spaced at the designated interval on alternating sides of each stringer for its full length. Galvanized edge dam plates to retain the asphalt or concrete shall be provided for field attachment by an angle clip and bolt assembly. The 3/16” thick edge dam plates shall be provided in 12’-0” lengths.

MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY CONTROL

Certification Manual: A current copy of the AISC Program Manual describing the Bridge Manufacturer’s operations and practices shall be maintained by the quality Control Manager for review by designated quality control inspectors. Copies of the AISC Certification Manual shall be made available to customers and their representatives, upon requests.

Cleaning and Surface Preparation: Steel that is to be fabricated shall be cleaned by solvent or hand tools, or shot blasted, as needed to clean and remove rust and mill scale that might impede accuracy of fit-up or quality of fabrication prior to processing. Steel to be galvanized shall be prepared in accordance with the galvanizers recommendations.

Cambering: The Bridge shall be cambered in accordance with the Contract Documents and the design computations to offset the predicted total dead load deflection. Mechanical (cold) cambering may be used where permitted by the applicable construction specifications.

Welding: All welding shall comply with Section 4 “General Fabrication Requirements” and Section 7 “Welding” of the New York State Steel Construction Manual, 5th Edition, dated August 2025 and any addendum. Welding operators shall be properly accredited and experienced. Qualifications of welders shall be made available upon request.

Plate & Shape Cutting: Plate and shape cutting shall conform to methods specified in

AASHTO/AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code Section 3 Workmanship. Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) cutting equipment shall be utilized as a manufacturing method as it allows for highly accurate dimensional cutting along with precise and rapid shop operations. Exceptions to CNC processing should be submitted in writing to the owner for approval, prior to commencing fabrication.

Bolt Holes: All bolt hole fabrication for high strength, slip critical bolted connections shall conform to the workmanship requirements of the Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) Specifications for Structural Joint Using A325 or A490 Bolts.

Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) drilling equipment shall be utilized as a manufacturing method as it allows for highly accurate hole location along with precise and rapid shop operations. Exceptions to CNC processing should be submitted in writing to the owner for approval, prior to commencing fabrication.

Bolting: All shop and field bolting shall comply with Section 10 “Bolting” of the New York

State Steel Construction Manual, 5th Edition, dated August 2025 and any addendum.

Galvanized Steel Components: Fabricated components shall be hot dip galvanized after fabrication in compliance with ASTM A-123. Damage to hot dip galvanized coatings resulting from welding, handling, or other factors shall be repaired in accordance with ASTM Standard Practice A-780. All bolts and fasteners shall be hot dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM specification A-153. The steel galvanizer shall be a member of the American Galvanizer’s Association and shall provide the Bridge Owner a written limited warranty against corrosion of the superstructure components (other than bridge flooring) for a period of not less than 35 years.

Shop Assembly: Shop assembly shall conform to Section 11 “Shop Assembly” of the

New York State Steel Construction Manual, 5th Edition, dated August 2025 and any addendum.

Shop Inspection: Each Bridge shall be inspected by a qualified shop inspector. For all welded assemblies the inspector shall be a Certified Weld Inspector that is qualified under the AWS QC-1 program. Each inspection shall include as a minimum requirement the following: review of Shop Drawings, weld procedures, welder qualifications and weld testing reports, visual inspection of welds and verification of overall dimensions and geometry of the Bridge. Non destructive testing of welds shall be performed both prior to and after galvanizing. All welds shall be visually inspected 100%. All welds shall be magnetic particle tested for a minimum length or 12“. Welds over 12” long shall be magnetic particle tested at least 12” for every 10’ of length. A report of these inspections shall be provided.

Material Certification: The Manufacturer shall maintain a program to receive, inspect, record and trace materials used in the bridge. Material Test Reports shall be used to prove domesticity, and document chemistry and physical test records. Certificates of Conformance shall be used to document compliance with specifications. Traceability shall be met by heat and lot numbers records from the producing mill or supplier. This program shall be in evidence by the Manufacturer’s AISC Certification and a written copy found in the Manufacturer’s AISC Certification Manual.

SITE, DELIVERY & ERECTION

Owner responsibility: The Owner shall install the anchor bolts in accordance with the Bridge

Manufacturer’s Engineering Drawings and recommendations.

Delivery: Delivery of the Bridge will be within 90 days after approval of Engineering Drawings

(__12___ weeks). Bearing plates, anchor bolts, bridge post, and expansion joints can be furnished in advance of the Bridge for incorporation into the abutment construction, upon receipt of a timely request by the Owner. Delivery of the bridge shall be coordinated between the Manufacturer or their Supplier and the Owner. The Supplier shall communicate this information to the Manufacturer depending on the agreement and subsequent responsibilities between the Supplier and Manufacturer.

Inspection: Upon delivery to the construction site, a representative of the Owner shall inspect all delivered items in order to detect any damage due to storage or delivery. The Manufacturer shall, at no cost to the Owner, replace any supplied item that in the opinion of the Owner is defected, damaged, or which do not meet dimensional tolerances. Any minor defects caused by the manufacture or mishandling shall be repaired at no cost to the Owner.

Erection: The Manufacturer will advise the Owner of the attachment points and other necessary information required to install the bridge. Unloading, stabilization, splicing, bolting, and proper rigging and lifting are the responsibility of the Owner.

PAYMENT

The lump sum price bid for these units shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the scope of work.

Payment will be made to the successful Manufacturer once all services and deliveries as specified in this contract have been made to the complete satisfaction of the Madison County Highway Superintendent. Any deviations from fulfilling the requirements of the project as specified may delay payment until the Highway Superintendent is completely satisfied with the project.

The cost of said Engineering services shall be borne by the successful Manufacturer and included in the bid price for said bridge.

BRIDGE LOCATION

The bridge, (Bro 465/BIN 3308610), is located on Beaver Creek Road, located just northwest of the Academy Road intersection in the Town of Brookfield, Madison County, New York.