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SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

SOLICITATION SUMMARY

Solicitation Title: San Dieguito Lagoon Double Track Project

Solicitation Number: SOL1630425

Project CIP: 1239822

Federal Project Number:

72340001 FTA Section 5307

Funding:

Federal: FTA, FRA-PRIIA State: SB1-LPP, Cap & Trade, TIRCP Local: TransNet – MC

This procurement is partially funded through federal funding sources. As such due to potential changes in pass-through terms from federal funding agencies, the federal provisions are subject to change.

Contracts Analyst: Dominic Brunele Email: dbr@sandag.org Phone: 619-665-7306

Project Summary: The San Dieguito River Bridge Replacement, Double Track and Special Events Platform Project is part of the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) corridor improvements defined in the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) San Diego Forward, the Regional Plan (Regional Plan). The project area spans the segment of North County Transit District (NCTD)-owned rail corridor from MP 241.8, north of Control Point (CP) Valley, in the City of Solana Beach to MP 244.0, south of CP Del Mar, in the City of Del Mar. The project consists of three distinct components: new double track bridge structure (BR 243.0) over the San Dieguito River, 2.1 miles of track improvements including the addition of 1.7 miles of new double track, and a special events rail platform at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

The project is within the limits of both the City of Del Mar and the City of Solana Beach. The Del Mar Fairgrounds property is located near the middle of the project along the eastern edge of the railroad right-of-way.

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Work includes track construction; new No 20 universal crossover, No 24 turnout; signal systems and communications; construction of a new double-track bridge and special events platform, double box culvert at Stevens Creek; excavation and embankment;

ground improvements, retaining wall construction;

construction of drainage ditches, culverts, associated structures; site work and track bed preparation (including site clearing, grading, ballast, and sub-ballast, maintenance access roads, site demolition;

removal of wood trestle rail bridge; removal of existing revetment and installation of revetment and rock slope protection, construction of new utilities including SDG&E electrical service line, fiber optic communications facilities (Verizon, NCTD);

telecommunications relocation, sewer and water line relocations (City of Del Mar), fire and domestic water installation; and hydroseeding); erosion control;

temporary irrigation and coastal salt marsh restoration, in addition to procuring all materials and performing all other work necessary to complete the work in accordance with the Contract Plans and Special Provisions.

Project Duration: 922 working days

Plant Establishment Period: ☒ Yes: Approximately 250 calendar days, to be finalized in an upcoming Addendum ☐ No

Engineers Estimate: $276,588,718.78

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal:

Pursuant to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Interim Final Rule (IFR) (90 Fed. Reg. 47969) dated October 3, 2025, regarding DBE Program Implementation Modifications, no DBE goal was set for this Agreement. This Agreement's DBE obligations shall be administered in accordance with applicable federal law, the IFR, and 49 CFR Part 26, as may be amended (referred to herein collectively as "Federal DBE Law"); in the event of a conflict between this Agreement's DBE obligations (inclusive of all exhibits, attachments, forms, and documents incorporated by reference) and Federal DBE Law, Federal DBE Law shall control.

NAICS Codes: 334310 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing

423610 Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies iii

238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

541620 Environmental Consulting Services

335921 Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing

541360 Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services

237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

561730 Landscaping Services

423310 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers

532490 Other Commercial & Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing

237990 Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

238110 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors

339950 Sign Manufacturing

238910 Site Preparation Contractors

238120 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors

541370 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

541380 Testing Laboratories

237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

Contractor’s License: A

SWPPP Risk Level: Risk Level 2

Project-Specific Qualifications: ☒ Yes ☐ No

See Section 2-1.18 Project-Specific Qualification Requirements for more information about the following Project-Specific Qualifications:

1. Active Railroad Right-of-Way

2. Installation of Multi-Span Bridges

3. Installation of Concrete Railroad Bridge iv

4. Installation of Temporary Work Platform Structures

5. Track Installation

6. Rail Welding

7. CIDH Piles

Time-Related Overhead (TRO) ☒ Yes ☐ No

Community Benefits Agreement

(CBA):

☒ Yes ☐ No

Skilled and Trained Workforce:

☒ Yes ☐ No

Prevailing Wage: ☒ Yes ☐ No

Self-Performance: 35%

Liquidated Damages: $85,655 per day

SANDAG Design Firm: HNTB Corporation

SANDAG Construction Management Firm:

Jacobs Project Management Co.

Covered Entities:

San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) 22nd District Agriculture Association/Del Mar Fairgrounds (22nd DAA) City of Del Mar City of Solana Beach City of San Diego County of San Diego National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) North County Transit District (NCTD) State of California

SOLICITATION DATES

Release Date: July 13, 2026

Pre-Bid Meeting: ☒ Optional ☐ Mandatory Date: July 22, 2026 Time: 9:30-11:00 AM PST/PDT Location: Microsoft Teams https://www.sandag.org/cba https://www.sandag.org/cba https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27192603515949?p=NKBBWF66p2IchF1YnA v

Deadline for Substitution Requests:

Date: July 30, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM PST/PDT Email: dbr@sandag.org

Deadline for Jobs Coordinator Pre-Qualification Request and Application:

Date: 10 calendar days prior to the Deadline for Bid Submittal Email: SANDAGCBA@sandag.org

Deadline for Questions: Date: July 30, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM PST/PDT

Deadline for Bid Submittal: Date: August 24, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM PST/PDT

Bid Opening Meeting: Date: August 24, 2026 Time: 2:00–3:00 PM PST/PDT Location: Microsoft Teams

Deadline for Post Bid Documents:

Date: August 31, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM PST/PDT

Electronic Submission:

Attn: Dominic Brunelle dbr@sandag.org

Hard Copy Submission:

Attn: Dominic Brunelle

SANDAG

1011 Union Street, Suite 400 San Diego, CA 92101

If bidder chooses to hand deliver hard copies of post-bid documents. Bidder must check in and drop-off hard copies at SANDAG’s first floor lobby, located in Suite 100.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part A1: Special Provisions (Sections 1-9)

BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS

I. Introduction II. Background III. Pre-Submittal Activities III.A. Questions Concerning Invitation for Bids III.B. Pre-Bid Meeting III.C. Revisions to the IFB IV. Submittal Requirements IV.A. Deadline for Bid Submittal IV.B. Technical Difficulties IV.C. Bid Opening Meeting IV.D. Preliminary Bid Results IV.E. Deadline for Post Bid Documents

SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS AND TERMS

1-1.01 General 1-1.02 Abbreviations 1-1.03 Definitions 1-1.04 Units of Measurement

SECTION 2: BID REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

2-1.01 Contents of Bid Forms (Found In Bid Booklet) 2-1.01.1 Bid Forms 2-1.01.2 Bid Responsiveness 2-1.01.3 Bidder Responsibility 2-1.02 Approximate Estimate 2-1.03 Examination of Plans, Specifications, Contract, and Site of Work 2-1.04 Substitution of Specified Equipment, Material, Article, or Patented Process 2-1.05 Requests for Substitutions Before Bid Opening 2-1.06 Required Listing of Proposed Subcontractors 2-1.07 SANDAG Employees, Design Engineers, and Construction Managers May Not Bid on

Construction Contract 2-1.08 Rejection of Bids 2-1.09 Bid Guaranty 2-1.10 Withdrawal of Bids 2-1.11 Relief of Bidders and Challenge to Awards 2-1.12 Disqualification of Bidders 2-1.13 Previous Disqualification, Removal, or Other Prevention of Bidding 2-1.14 Compliance With Orders of the National Labor Relations Board 2-1.15 Guarantee 2-1.16 Protests 2-1.17 SANDAG Board Policy No. 016 2-1.18 Project-Specific Qualification Requirements 2-1.19 Contractor’s License Requirements

SECTION 3: AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

3-1.01 Award of Contract 3-1.02 Contract Bonds vii

3-1.03 Insurance Policies 3-1.04 Execution of Contract 3-1.05 Failure to Execute Contract 3-1.06 Return/Destruction of Bid Guaranties

SECTION 4: SCOPE OF WORK

4-1.01 Intent of Plans and Specifications 4-1.02 Final Cleaning Up 4-1.03 Changes 4-1.03A Procedure and Protest 4-1.03B Increased or Decreased Quantities 4-1.03B(1) Increases of More Than 25 Percent 4-1.03B(2) Decreases of More Than 25 Percent 4-1.03B(3) Eliminated Items 4-1.03C Changes in Character of Work 4-1.03D Extra Work 4-1.04 Detours 4-1.05 Use of Materials Found on the Work 4-1.06 Electrical Work 4-1.07 Measurement and Payment

SECTION 5: CONTROL OF WORK

5-1.01 Authority of Engineer 5-1.02 Plans, Working Drawings, and Submittals 5-1.02.1 Working Drawings 5-1.02.2 Submittals 5-1.02.3 Site Copy of Plans, Specifications, and As-Builts 5-1.02.4 Excavation Safety Plans 5-1.03 Conformity with Contract Documents And Allowable Deviations 5-1.04 Coordination and Interpretation of Plans, SANDAG Special Provisions, and Caltrans

Standard Specifications 5-1.05 Order of Work 5-1.06 Superintendence 5-1.07 Lines and Grades 5-1.08 Inspection 5-1.09 Removal of Rejected and Unauthorized Work 5-1.10 Equipment and Plants 5-1.11 Alternative Equipment 5-1.12 Alternative Methods of Construction 5-1.13 Differing Site Conditions 5-1.14 Character of Workers 5-1.15 Final Inspection 5-1.16 Cost-Reduction Incentive 5-1.17 Notification to Utility Owners 5-1.18 Maintaining Rail Traffic 5-1.19 Maintaining Vehicular Traffic 5-1.20 Traffic Control Plans 5-1.21 Traction Power Safety and Convenience of SDTI Operations [NOT USED] 5-1.22 Partnering 5-1.23 Removal of Asbestos and Hazardous Substances 5-1.24 Quality Control 5-1.24.1 Purpose 5-1.24.2 Contractor’s Quality Responsibilities viii

5-1.24.3 Content of The CQC Plan 5-1.24.4 Noncompliance with The CQC Plan 5-1.24.5 Notification of Changes to the CQC Plan 5-1.24.6 Identification and Control of Items and Materials 5-1.24.7 Inspection and QC Testing 5-1.24.8 Reports and Forms 5-1.24.9 Document Control 5-1.24.10 Nonconformance 5-1.24.11 Payment for QC 5-1.25 Measurement and Payment

SECTION 6: CONTROL OF MATERIALS

6-1.01 Source of Supply and Quality of Materials 6-1.01A Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment 6-1.02 SANDAG-Furnished Materials 6-1.03 Storage of Materials 6-1.04 Defective Materials 6-1.05 Trade Names and Alternatives 6-1.06 Plant Inspection 6-1.07 Certificates of Compliance 6-1.08 Foreign Materials 6-1.09 State Specification Numbers 6-2.01 Local materials 6-2.02 Possible Local Material Sources 6-2.03 Mandatory Local Material Sources 6-3.01 Testing 6-3.02 Testing by Contractor 6-3.03 Measurement and Payment

SECTION 7: LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY

7-1.01 Laws to be Observed 7-1.01A Labor Requirements 7-1.01A(1) Hours of Labor 7-1.01A(2) Prevailing Wage 7-1.01A(2)(a) Travel And Subsistence Payments 7-1.01A(3)(a) Payroll Records – Labor Code Requirements 7-1.01A(3)(b) Payroll Records – Additional Requirements 7-1.01A(4) Labor Nondiscrimination 7-1.01A(5) Apprentice requirements 7-1.01A(6) Skilled and Trained Workforce Requirements 7-1.01A(7) Workers' Compensation 7-1.01A(8) Recovery of Penalties and Forfeitures 7-1.01A(9) Community Benefits Agreement 7-1.01A(10) Workforce Opportunities for Rising Careers Program Hiring Requirements (WORC

Program) 7-1.01A(11) Jobs coordinator 7-1.01B Contractor's Licensing Laws 7-1.01C Vehicle Code 7-1.01D Trench Safety 7-1.01E Air Pollution Control 7-1.01F Water Pollution Control 7-1.01G SANDAG Storm Water Specification ix

7-1.01H Use of Pesticides 7-1.01I Sound Control Requirements 7-1.01J Assignment of Antitrust Actions 7-1.02 Load Limitations 7-1.03 Payment of Taxes 7-1.04 Permits and Licenses 7-1.05 Patents 7-1.06 Safety and Health Provisions 7-1.07 Contractor’s safety Plan 7-1.08 Public Convenience 7-1.09 Public Safety 7-1.10 Use of Explosives 7-1.11 Preservation of Property 7-1.12 Indemnification and Insurance 7-1.12A Indemnification and Responsibility for Damage 7-1.12B Insurance 7-2.01 Compromise and Settlement of Third-Party Claims 7-2.02 False or Fraudulent Statements and Claims 7-2.03 Debarred Bidders 7-2.04 Audit and Inspection of Records 7-2.05 Access Requirements for Persons With Disabilities 7-2.06 Seismic Safety (Applicable to all Construction Contracts for New Buildings or Additions to

Existing Buildings) 7-2.07 Sensitive Security information 7-2.08 Buy America with FHWA, FRA or FTA Funding 7-3.01 SANDAG Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program 7-3.01A DBE Requirements 7-3.01B Good Faith Efforts (GFE) [NOT APPLICABLE] 7-3.01C DBE Certification Change [NOT APPLICABLE] 7-3.01D DBE Crediting Provisions [NOT APPLICABLE] 7-3.02 Contractor’s DBE Reporting Requirements (Post-Award) [NOT APPLICABLE] 7-3.02A DBE Subcontracts [NOT APPLICABLE] 7-3.02B Compliance Information System 7-3.02C DBE Documentation Required with Final Invoice [NOT APPLICABLE] 7-4.01 Retention for Suits Or Claims For Damages 7-4.02 Legal Actions Against SANDAG 7-5.01 Disposal of Material Outside the Railway or Highway Right-of-Way 7-6.01 Cooperation and Coordination 7-6.02 Relief From Maintenance and Responsibility 7-6.03 Contractor's Responsibility for the Work and Materials 7-6.04 Damage by Acts of God 7-6.05 Acceptance of Contract 7-6.06 Property Rights in Materials 7-6.07 Rights in Land and Improvements 7-6.08 Personal Liability 7-6.09 Repair of Equipment 7-6.10 Material Plants 7-7.01 Prompt Progress Payment to Subcontractors 7-7.02 Prompt Payment of Withheld Funds to Subcontractors 7-7.03 Environmental Considerations 7-7.04 Energy Efficiency 7-7.05 Prohibited Interests 7-7.06 Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions x

7-7.07. ACCESSIBILITY OF DELIVERABLES

7-7.08 Measurement and Payment

SECTION 8: PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

8-1.01 Subcontracting 8-1.02 Assignment 8-1.03 Beginning of Work 8-1.04 Schedule 8-1.05 Temporary Suspension of Work 8-1.06 Time of Completion 8-1.07 Liquidated Damages 8-1.08 Right-of-Way Delays 8-1.09 Utility, Non-Highway, and Non-Railway Facilities 8-1.10.1 Termination for Default 8-1.10.2 Termination for Convenience 8-1.11 Termination of Contract 8-1.12 Measurement and Payment

SECTION 9: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

9-1.01 Measurement of Quantities 9-1.02 Final Pay Items 9-1.03 Scope of Payment 9-1.04 Payment Schedule 9-1.05 Force Account Payment 9-1.05A Work Performed By Contractor 9-1.05A(1) Labor 9-1.05A(1a) Actual Wages 9-1.05A(1b) Labor Surcharge 9-1.05A(1c) Subsistence And Travel Allowance 9-1.05A(2) Materials 9-1.05A(2a) Offered Discounts 9-1.05A(2b) Indirect Procurements 9-1.05A(2c) Self-Supplied Materials 9-1.05A(2d) Excessive-Priced Materials 9-1.05A(2e) Evidence of Cost of Materials 9-1.05A(3) Equipment Rental 9-1.05A(3a) Equipment on the Work 9-1.05A(3b) Equipment Not on the Work 9-1.05A(3c) Owner-Operated Equipment 9-1.05A(3d) Dump Truck Rental 9-1.05B Work Performed by Special Forces or Other Special Services 9-1.05C Records 9-1.05D Payment 9-1.06 Notice of Potential Claim 9-1.07 Stop Payment Notices 9-1.08 Partial Payments 9-1.08A Mobilization/Demobilization Measurement and Payment 9-1.09 Payment of Withheld Funds 9-1.10 Payment After Acceptance 9-1.10A Payment Prior To Proposed Final Estimate 9-1.10B Final Payment And Claims 9-1.11 Time-Related Overhead (TRO) 9-1.11A General xi

9-1.11B Payment Quantity 9-1.11C Payment Inclusions 9-1.11D Payment Schedule 9-1.11E Payment Adjustments 9-1.12 Clerical Errors 9-1.13 Dispute Review Board 9-1.14 Claims Resolution Process 9-1.15 Government Code Claim

Part A2: Technical Specifications (Sections 10+)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 10 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

10-01000 Summary of Work 10-01005 General Operating Conditions 10-01006 Contractor Qualifications and Requirements 10-01011 Construction Procedures 10-01020 Allowances 10-01025 Measurement and Payment of Lump Sum Bid Items 10-01040 Coordination 10-01045 Rules And Hours of Operation 10-01050 Construction Surveying and Field Engineering 10-01060 Regulatory Requirements 10-01200 Contract Meetings 10-01300 Additional Submittals 10-01354 Environmental Requirements 10-01360 Temporary Environmental Sensitive Area (ESA) Fence 10-01400 Quality Control Procedures, Inspection, and Testing 10-01420 Definition of Terms and Reference Standards 10-01433 Mockups 10-01450 Structural Quality Control 10-01505 Mobilization and Demobilization 10-01530 Temporary Construction 10-01535 Construction Fencing 10-01545 Work Site Safety Requirements 10-01550 Temporary Construction Access 10-01568 Pollution Controls 10-01570 Protection of Biological, Cultural and Paleontological Resources 10-01572 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 10-01605 Temporary Hydraulic Mulch 10-01610 Temporary Concrete Washouts 10-01620 Temporary Check Dam 10-01625 Temporary Fiber Roll 10-01630 Temporary Construction Entrance 10-01640 Temporary Drainage Inlet Protection 10-01650 Temporary Silt Fence 10-01655 Turbidity Curtain 10-01670 Street Sweeping 10-01671 Dust Control xii

10-01672 Stockpile Management 10-01679 Post Construction BMP Maintenance 10-01691 Contaminated Materials 10-01700 Project Closeout 10-01720 Contract Record Documents

SECTION 11 SITE WORK

11-02050 Demolition and Removal 11-02100 Site Clearing 11-02160 Excavation Support Systems 11-02220 Articulated Concrete Block (ACB) Ditch/Slope 11-02222 Protecting Existing Underground Utilities 11-02271 Rock Slope Protection (RSP) and Revetment 11-02300 Earthwork 11-02301 Lean Concrete Backfill 11-02302 Abutment and Retaining Wall Drain System 11-02318 Trench Excavation And Backfill 11-02343 Ground Improvements (Soil Mixing) 11-02344 Ground Improvement (Jet Grouting) 11-02375 Secant Wall 11-02378 CIDH Concrete Piling 11-02378A Secant Piling 11-02390 Settlement Monitoring 11-02450 Gravity Block Walls 11-02451 Trackwork 11-02452 Concrete Railroad Ties 11-02453 Ballast 11-02454 Wood Railroad Ties 11-02455 Track Shifting, Relocating And Resurfacing 11-02457 Field Welded Rails 11-02458 Grade Crossing 11-02459 Temporary / Asphalt Concrete Grade Crossing 11-02461 Subballast and Aggregate Base 11-02471 Structural Steel for Bridges 11-02479 Railroad Signage 11-02513 Hot Mix Asphalt Paving 11-02632 Piping Components 11-02644 Plastic Non-Pressure Pipe 11-02646 PVC Pressure Pipe 11-02648 Ductile-Iron Pipe 11-02650 Open Trench Pipe Casing 11-02721 Storm Drain Piping 11-02820 Chain Link Fencing, Protection Posts and Chain And Security Access Gate 11-02838 Soil Nail Wall 11-02880 Temporary Sound Blanket 11-02910 Non-Native And Invasive Vegetation Removal 11-02920 On-Site Revegetation 11-02950 Irrigation 11-03303 Minor Concrete Gutters, Drainage Ditches and Pavement 11-09870 Fire-Suppression Standpipes 11-09872 Fire Service Hydrant And Double Check Detector Assembly 11-09874 Vibration and Seismic Controls for Fire-Suppression Piping xiii

SECTION 12 STRUCTURES

12-03000 Mini High Platform 12-03100 Formwork 12-03200 Reinforcing Steel 12-03221 Prefab Modular Block Wall 12-03300 Cast-In-Place Concrete 12-03302 Corrosion Inhibitor 12-03304 Drill and Bond Dowels 12-03305 Prestressing Concrete 12-03361 Shotcrete 12-03401 Precast Concrete 12-03480 Precast Manhole and Catch Basins 12-03900 Elastomeric Bearing Pads

SECTION 13 COATINGS

13-03542 Hydraulic Cement Underlayment 13-04051 Mortar and Grout 13-04100 Waterproofing 13-04220 Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) Wall 13-04700 Protective Steel Coatings 13-07190 Water Repellents 13-07920 Joint Sealant 13-09960 High Performance Coating 13-09962 Anti-Graffiti Coating 13-10141 Station Wayfinding and Signage 13-10441 Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets

SECTION 14 METALS

14-05130 Stainless Steel Assemblies 14-05500 Miscellaneous Metal 14-05501 Metal Fabrications 14-05521 Pipe And Tube Railings 14-05720 Cable Railing 14-05811 Architectural Joint Systems 14-09614 Detectable Warning and Detectable Directional Tile

SECTION 15 SIGNALS

15-13200 General Signaling Requirements 15-13206 Wayside Controller 15-13208 Wayside Signals 15-13210 Relays 15-13212 Signal Shelters 15-13214 Power Switch and Lock Movement 15-13216 Switch Circuit Controllers 15-13220 Batteries and Charging Equipment 15-13222 Miscellaneous Products 15-13224 Rail Bonding 15-13226 Signal Wire And Cable 15-13228 Testing 15-13450 Grounding 15-13525 Grade Crossing Warning Systems 15-16430 A.C. Service Meters 15-16440 PTC Base Radio xiv

15-17000 Communications Technical Requirements 15-17002 Grounding For Communications Systems 15-17004 Pathways For Communications Systems 15-17010 Fiber Optic Cabling 15-17012 Communications Wire and Cable 15-17014 Identification 15-17016 Communications PTC Backhaul Network 15-17020 Communications Systems Testing

SECTION 16 PLATFORM

16-01030 Platform Bench 16-13347 Prefabricated Ticket Vending Machine Enclosure

SECTIONS 17 to 25 are NOT USED

SECTION 26 ELECTRICAL

26-00519 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26-00526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26-00529 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 26-00533.13 Conduits for Electrical Systems 26-00533.16 Boxes And Covers for Electrical Systems 26-00543 Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems 26-00553 Identification for Electrical Systems 26-00573.13 Short-Circuit Studies.

26-00573.16 Coordination Studies 26-00573.19 Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis 26-00923 Lighting Control Devices 26-02213 Low-Voltage Distribution Transformers 26-02413 Switchboards 26-02416 Panelboards 26-02713 Electricity Metering 26-02726 Wiring Devices 26-02816 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 26-03323.11 Central Battery Equipment for Emergency Lighting 26-05000 Lighting 26-05613 Lighting Poles and Standards 26-05619 LED Exterior Lighting

SECTION 27 COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

27-00526 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 27-00528 Pathways for Communications System 27-00529 Hangers and Supports for Communications Systems 27-00543 Underground Pathways and Structures for Communication Systems 27-00553 Identification for Communications Systems 27-01100 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 27-01116 Communications Racks, Frames, and Enclosures 27-01323 Communication Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling 27-01513 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling 27-05116 Public Address Systems

SECTION 28 SURVEILLANCE

28-02000 Video Surveillance xv

Part A3: Exhibits Federal Funding Exhibits 1A Federal Labor Contract Provisions 1B Partial List of DBE Firms [NOT USED] 1C Good Faith Efforts Guidelines [NOT USED] 1D Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Provisions 1E Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Project Sign 1F Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Provisions (Caltrans 12-G) [NOT USED] 1G Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (FHWA-1273)

[NOT USED]

1H Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Provisions 1I SANDAG Quality Assurance Program (QAP) [NOT USED]

Prevailing Wage Exhibits 2A State Prevailing Wage Rates 2B Federal Prevailing Wage Rates

Responsibility Exhibits 3A Contractor’s Statement of Experience and Financial Condition (CSOEFC)

Due by the Deadline for Post Bid Documents 3B Contractor’s Experience

Due by the Deadline for Post Bid Documents

Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) Exhibits 4A Community Benefits Agreement 4B Workforce Opportunities for Rising Careers Program Hiring Requirements

(WORC Program)

Standard Construction Agreement Exhibits 5 Standard Construction Agreement

Standard Contract Forms:

• Price Sheet

• Designation of Subcontractors

• Designation of Jobs Coordinator

• Performance Bond

• Payment Bond

• Guaranty

• Notice of Potential Claim

CBA Contract Forms:

• CBA Forms and Submittals List

• CBA Letter of Assent

• CBA Pre-Job Conference Form (Prime)

• CBA Pre-Job Conference Form (Subcontractor)

• CBA Contractor Core Workforce Form

• CBA Disadvantaged Business Contractor Core Workforce Form

• CBA Disadvantaged Business Exemption Form

• CBA Workforce Dispatch Request Form

• CBA Targeted Worker Survey (English & Spanish)

• CBA Jobs Coordinator Performance Evaluation Form

Federal Contract Forms: [NOT USED] xvi

Part B1: Bid Booklet

Standard Bid Documents

Description Due Date Standard Bid Documents

Contractor Information Form Deadline for Bid Submittal Designation of Subcontractors Deadline for Bid Submittal Designation of Jobs Coordinator Deadline for Bid Submittal Evidence of Project-Specific Qualifications Deadline for Bid Submittal Equal Employment Opportunity Certification Deadline for Bid Submittal Acknowledgment of Addenda, Contractor's License Requirements, Ability to Meet Minimum Insurance Requirements

Deadline for Bid Submittal

Public Contract Code Section 10162 Questionnaire, No Contempt of Court Finding

Deadline for Bid Submittal

Bid Guaranty Electronic Copy Deadline for Bid Submittal Hard Copy Deadline for Post Bid Documents

Noncollusion Affidavit/Declaration Deadline for Bid Submittal Debarment and Suspension Certifications Deadline for Bid Submittal Public Contract Code Sections 10232 and 10285.1 Statements

Deadline for Bid Submittal

Commitment to Comply with Skilled and Trained Workforce Requirements

Deadline for Bid Submittal

Commitment To Comply with Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), WORC Program Hiring Requirements, and Jobs Coordinator Requirements

Deadline for Bid Submittal

Federal Bid Documents Buy America Certificate Deadline for Bid Submittal Certification of Restrictions on Lobbying Deadline for Bid Submittal Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Deadline for Bid Submittal Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 32)

Deadline for Bid Submittal

Information for Determining DBE Joint Venture Eligibility

Deadline for Bid Submittal

Standard Post Bid Documents Bidder’s List of Subcontractors (Caltrans Exhibit 12- B) Part 1 & Part 2

Deadline for Post Bid Documents

Subcontractor’s Statement of Eligibility Deadline for Post Bid Documents

Part B2: Price Sheet Description Due Date

Price Sheet Deadline for Bid Submittal

Part C: Plans C1a: Plans https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/forms/local-assistance-procedures-manual-forms https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/forms/local-assistance-procedures-manual-forms xvii

C1b: Plans C1c: Plans C1d: Plans C1e: Plans C1f: Plans C1g: Plans C1h: Plans C2: Reference Drawings

Part D: Reports D1: Final Biology Report

D2: SWPPP

D3: SDDT River Hydraulic Study D4: Final Drainage Box Culvert Hydraulics Memo D5: Final Drainage Study D6: Final Geotechnical Design Report D7: Foundation Report Stevens Creek D8: Foundation Report BR 243.0 D9: Foundation Report Special Events Platform D10: Limited Phase II ESA D11: Soil Management Plan xviii

SANDAG Vision Statement

Pursuing a brighter future for all.

SANDAG Mission Statement

We are the regional agency that connects people, places, and innovative ideas by implementing solutions with our unique and diverse communities.

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PART A1

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

(Sections 1-9)

Special Provisions Bidding Instructions Solicitation No.: SOL1630425

1 CIP: 1239822

Federal Project No.: 72340001 FTA Section 5307

BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS

I. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your interest in contracting opportunities with SANDAG. SANDAG is seeking bids from contractors for the project as described on the cover page. The full scope of work is included in Part A2: Technical Specifications (Sections 10 and above).

This IFB describes the Project, the required qualifications and requirements, the award process, and the minimum information that must be included in the bid. Failure to submit information in accordance with the IFB requirements and procedures may be cause for disqualification.

While the SANDAG Special Provisions may appear very similar to the Caltrans Standard Specifications, they are not the same. The bidder or contractor is advised to carefully read the SANDAG Special Provisions. It is the responsibility of the bidder to fully read and understand the SANDAG Special Provisions before submitting a bid.

The IFB may be reviewed at the SANDAG office and/or the following locations in addition to online via BidNet Direct:

• Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) located at in the Center for Business Advancement at Southwestern Community College, 880 National City Boulevard, Suite 7100, National City, CA 91950.

• North San Diego Small Business Development Center, located in the Technology Career Institute at Mira Costa College, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011.

• East County Small Business Development Center, 127 East Lexington, El Cajon, CA 92020.

II. BACKGROUND

The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is a legislatively authorized regional government agency that is primarily focused on transportation planning and construction in the San Diego region. SANDAG works with the County of San Diego, the cities within the County, as well as state and federal agencies to make policy decisions related to population growth, transportation planning and transit construction, environmental management, housing, open space, energy, public safety, and binational matters. In addition, SANDAG operates toll roads (State Route (SR) 125 and Interstate 15), administers the Automated Regional Justice Information System (ARJIS), and serves as a data clearinghouse for the region. SANDAG’s Board of Directors is made up of mayors, council members or a supervisor from each of the region’s 18 cities and the County Board of Supervisors. Additional information regarding SANDAG and its projects can be found at www.sandag.org.

III. PRE-SUBMITTAL ACTIVITIES

III.A. QUESTIONS CONCERNING INVITATION FOR BIDS

All questions relating to the IFB must be received in writing via BidNet Direct, no later than the Deadline for Questions listed on the cover page. Questions received by mail, facsimile, or http://www.sandag.org/

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Responses to all questions received concerning this IFB will be posted via BidNet Direct at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the Deadline for Bid Submittal. It is the responsibility of Bidders to check BidNet Direct for questions and responses related to this IFB.

III.B. PRE-BID MEETING

A pre-bid meeting will be held on the Pre-Bid Meeting date, time, and location listed on the cover page. Potential Bidders and subcontractors are highly encouraged to attend. It is an opportunity to learn about the Project, ask questions, and network with firms with whom you may form a team for the Project. A copy of the presentation and the attendee list will be published following the meeting on BidNet Direct for your reference to assist potential Bidders and subcontractors connect. This posting is not an endorsement by SANDAG of any of the individuals or firms listed.

III.C. REVISIONS TO THE IFB

SANDAG reserves the right to revise the IFB prior to the date that bids are due. Revisions to the IFB shall be published via BidNet Direct at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the Deadline for Bid Submittal. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to check BidNet Direct for any revisions or communications related to this IFB.

Bidders shall download the addenda and acknowledge receipt of same in the space provided in the Bid Booklet. Only addenda issued by SANDAG via BidNet Direct will be valid. Oral modifications of any of the bid documents are void. Failure to acknowledge all addenda issued in the Bid Booklet may be grounds for rejection of the bid.

IV. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

IV.A. DEADLINE FOR BID SUBMITTAL

Bidder shall submit all bid documents via BidNet Direct by the Deadline for Bid Submittal listed on the cover page. Bids submitted by mail, facsimile, or email in lieu of electronic copies uploaded via BidNet Direct will not be accepted and considered nonresponsive. Any bid that is missing pages or cannot be opened for any reason may be considered nonresponsive.

Bidders may begin their electronic bid submission at any time, save information, modify, or withdraw their bid up to the bid due date. Information contained in the Bidder’s bid is only visible to the Bidder until after the Deadline for Bid Submittal listed on the cover page.

Bidders are responsible for fully uploading their entire bid before the Deadline for Bid Submittal listed on the cover page. BidNet Direct will not accept late bid submittals.

IV.B. TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

Bidders shall be solely responsible for understanding and correctly utilizing BidNet Direct for ensuring the capability of their computer system to upload documents, and for the stability of their internet service provider and connection. Failure of the Bidder to utilize BidNet Direct and successfully submit a bid shall be the Bidder’s sole risk and no relief will be given for late and/or improperly submitted bids. It is the Bidder’s sole responsibility to contact BidNet Direct to resolve any technical issues related to electronic submittal, including, but not

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Bidders experiencing any technical difficulties with the electronic bidding process shall contact customer support using the contact information listed on BidNet Direct. If Bidders continue to have difficulty, they may call the Contracts Analyst listed on the cover page.

Neither SANDAG nor BidNet Direct make any guarantee as to the timely availability of assistance, or assurance that any given problem will be resolved by the Deadline for Bid Submittal listed on the cover page.

IV.C. BID OPENING MEETING

A Bid Opening Meeting will be held on the Bid Opening Meeting date, time, and location listed on the cover page.

IV.D. PRELIMINARY BID RESULTS

Preliminary bid results will be published within 24 hours of the Bid Opening Meeting on BidNet Direct for your reference.

IV.E. DEADLINE FOR POST BID DOCUMENTS

Any requests to extend the Deadline for Post Bid Documents must be received in writing via email to the Contracts Analyst listed on the cover page. Any requests must be received no later than 48 hours prior to the Deadline for Post Bid Documents listed on the cover page.

Questions received by mail or facsimile in lieu of email or after the deadline will not be accepted. SANDAG reserves the right to revise the Deadline for Post Bid Documents at its sole discretions. Revisions to the Deadline for Post Bid Documents shall be published via email to all Bidders at least 24 hours prior to the Deadline for Post Bid Documents. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to check the email of the main point of contact listed in the submitted Bid Booklet for any revisions or communications related to the Deadline for Post Bid Documents.

Bidders shall submit all post bid documents by the Deadline for Post Bid Documents as listed on the cover page. Post bid documents will be accepted via Electronic Submission or Hard Copy Submission as listed on the cover page. If submitting post bid documents via Hard Copy Submission, all documents must be received by SANDAG by the Deadline for Post Bid Documents as listed on the cover page to be accepted. Any documents received after the Deadline for Post Bid Documents will not be accepted and the Bidder may be considered nonresponsive.

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SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS AND TERMS

1-1.01 GENERAL

Unless the context otherwise requires, wherever in the specifications and other contract documents the following abbreviations and terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as provided in this Section 1.

Working titles having a masculine gender, such as "workman" and "journeyman" and the pronoun "he," are utilized in the specifications for the sake of brevity, and are intended to refer to persons of any gender.

Unless otherwise stated, the words “directed,” “required,” “permitted,” “ordered,” “instructed,” “designated,” “considered,” “necessary,” “prescribed,” “approved,” “acceptable,” “satisfactory,” or words of like import, refer to actions, expressions, and prerogatives of the Engineer.

1-1.02 ABBREVIATIONS

22nd DAA State of California 22nd District Agricultural Association (Del Mar Fairgrounds)

AAN American Association of Nurserymen

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

ADA Americans with Disabilities Act

AHSC Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute.

AMTRAK American Track (National Railroad Passenger Corp.)

ANSI American National Standards Institute

APHA American Public Health Association

API American Petroleum Institute

APTA American Public Transportation Association

AREMA American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

AWG American Wire Gage

AWPA American Wood Preservers' Association

AWS American Welding Society

AWWA American Water Works Association

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BNSF Burlington Northern Santa Fe

BRT Bus Rapid Transit

CAL/EPA California Environmental Protection Agency

CAL/OSHA California Occupational Safety and Health Administration

CALTRANS California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

CBA Community Benefits Agreement (CBA)

CCR California Code of Regulations

CCIP Contractor Controlled Insurance Program

CDFW California Department of Fish and Wildlife

CEQA California Environmental Quality Act

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CIP Capital Improvement Project

CPM Critical Path Method

CPUC California Public Utilities Commission

CQC Contractor’s Quality Control Plan

CSOEFC The SANDAG Contractor’s Statement of Experience and Financial Condition

CUCP California Unified Certification Program

CUPA Certified Unified Program Agency

DOT United States Department of Transportation

DBE Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

EHS County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health Services

EIA Electronic Industries Association.

EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency

EIR Environmental Impact Report

FHWA Federal Highway Administration

FRA Federal Railroad Administration

FTA Federal Transit Administration

FWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service

GSA General Services Administration

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HAZWOPER Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

HCD California Department of Housing and Community Development

HMD County of San Diego, Department of Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials Division

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IFB Invitation for Bids

IFR Interim Final Rule

LRT Light Rail Transit

LRV Light Rail Vehicle

MTDB Metropolitan Transit Development Board (precursor to MTS and owner of parts of the railroad right-of-way)

MTS Metropolitan Transit System

NAICS North American Industry Classification System

NCTD North County Transit District

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

NTP Notice to Proceed

NTSB National Transportation Safety Board

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Federal)

QC Quality Control

RE The SANDAG Resident Engineer

ROE Right-of-Entry

ROW Right-of-Way

RWQCB San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board

SANDAG San Diego Association of Governments

SB Small Business

SD&AE San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway

SD&IV San Diego and Imperial Valley Railway

SDTC San Diego Transit Corporation

SDTI San Diego Trolley, Inc.

SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

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SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board (California)

TRO Time-Related Overhead

TVM Ticket Vending Machine

UL Underwriters' Laboratories Inc.

WCC Work Category Codes

WORC Workforce Opportunities for Rising Careers (WORC)

1-1.03 DEFINITIONS

Acceptance: The formal written acceptance by SANDAG of all Work to be performed pursuant to the Contract which has been completed in all respects in accordance with the plans and specifications and any modifications thereof previously approved.

Activity: A task, event, or other project element on a schedule that contributes to completing the project. Activities have a description, start date, finish date, duration and one or more logic ties.

Affiliated Agencies: MTS, NCTD, SDTI, and all SANDAG member agencies as set forth in California Public Utilities Code §132350 et seq. Use of the term “Affiliated agencies” in the Contract does not indicate a partnership in the legal sense or joint liability or responsibility for SANDAG and any of the agencies referenced in Section 132350 et seq.

As-Built Drawings: Improvement drawings marked to reflect record information obtained during construction.

Avoirdupois: The system of weights (or, properly, mass) based on a pound of sixteen ounces.

It is the everyday system of weight used in the United States.

Base: A layer of specified material of planned thickness placed immediately below the pavement or surfacing.

Baseline Schedule: The initial schedule representing the Contractor's work plan on the first working day of the project.

Basement Material: The material in excavation or embankments underlying the lowest layer of subbase, base, pavement, surfacing, or other specified layer which is to be placed.

Bid: The offer of the Bidder for the Work described in these Special Provisions, when made out and submitted on the prescribed forms in the Bid Booklet (Part B of the IFB package), properly signed, and guaranteed.

Bid Forms: The approved forms upon which SANDAG requires formal Bids be prepared and submitted for the Work.

Bid Booklet: Part B, the separate booklet enclosed with this IFB Package that includes the Bid Form and all other forms required to be filled out and submitted to SANDAG as part of the Contractor’s Bid.

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Bid Guaranty: The Bidder's bond accompanying the Bid submitted by the Bidder, as a guaranty that the Bidder will enter into a contract with SANDAG for the performance of the Work if the Contract is awarded to the Bidder.

Bidder: Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or combination thereof, submitting a Bid for the Work contemplated, acting directly or through a duly authorized representative.

The term “Bidder” shall also mean “Contractor” where applicable.

BidNet Direct: Bidnet Direct hosts SANDAG’s bidding platform and vendor portal which is used to post and notify vendors of current solicitation opportunities. It can be accessed using the following link: www.bidnetdirect.com/sandag.

Board: The SANDAG Board of Directors.

Bond, Payment: A bond submitted by the successful low Bidder that is equal to the Contract amount, for the purpose of securing the payment of the claims of laborers, mechanics, or materialmen employed on the Work under the Contract. The payment bond must accompany the Contract when returned for SANDAG execution of the Contract.

Bond, Performance: A bond submitted by the successful low Bidder that is equal to the Contract amount, for the purpose of guaranteeing the faithful performance of the Contract.

The performance bond must accompany the Contract when returned for SANDAG execution of the Contract.

Bridge: Any structure, with a bridge number, which carries a utility facility, or railroad, highway, pedestrian, or other traffic, over a water course or over or under or around any obstruction.

Caltrans: The Department of Transportation of the State of California.

CBA Letter of Assent: A letter submitted by the successful low Bidder agreeing to be bound by the SANDAG Community Benefits Agreement. The CBA Letter of Assent must accompany the Contract when returned for SANDAG execution of the Contract. No contractors shall commence work on a covered project without first providing a copy of the signed Letter of Assent to SANDAG.

Coaster: The heavy rail train line that links North County San Diego with Downtown San Diego. It is operated by NCTD.

Conduit: A pipe or tube in which smaller pipes, tubes, or electrical conductors are inserted or are to be inserted.

Contract: The written agreement covering the performance of the Work and the furnishing of labor, materials, tools, and equipment in the construction of the Work. The Contract shall include but is not limited to: the IFB including any addenda, the Bid, the Conformed SANDAG Special Provisions, the Plans, specifications, and Contract Bonds; also any and all supplemental agreements amending or extending the Work contemplated and which may be required to complete the Work in a substantial and acceptable manner. Supplemental agreements are written agreements covering alterations, amendments, or extensions to the Contract and include contract change orders. The Contract shall also include SANDAG Board Policy No. 016, which shall take precedence over any conflicting Contract provisions. No Contract document shall be binding upon SANDAG until the same has been completely executed by the Contractor and approved and executed by authorized SANDAG personnel.

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Contract Bonds: A collective reference to the Performance Bond and the Payment Bond.

Contract Completion Date: The current extended date for completion of the Contract shown on the weekly statement of working days furnished by the Engineer in conformance with the provisions in Section 8-1.06, "Time of Completion."

Contract Execution: A contract is considered executed on the date the Contract has been signed by both the Contractor and SANDAG.

Contractor: The person or persons, firm, partnership, corporation, or combination thereof, private or public, who have entered into a contract with SANDAG, as party or parties of the second part or their legal representatives. The term “prime contractor” shall mean Contractor.

Contractor Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP): Type of “wrap-up” policy program in which all participants involved in a construction project are covered by a single policy. The policy sponsor for this program is the Contractor for the project. The policy provides coverage for the project owner and Covered Entities as well as contractors and subcontractors that are working on the job site.

Controlling Activity: Construction activity that will extend the scheduled completion date if delayed.

Covered Entities: Includes all entities listed on the cover page of this solicitation.

Critical Path: The longest continuous chain of activities for the project that has the least amount of total float of all chains. In general, a delay on the critical path will extend the scheduled completion date.

Critical Path Method: A network based planning technique using activity durations and the relationships between activities to mathematically calculate a schedule for the entire project.

CSOEFC: A standard experience questionnaire and financial statement verified under oath that shall meet the requirements adopted in SANDAG Board Policy No. 016.

Culvert: Any structure, other than a bridge, which provides an opening under a roadway or railway for drainage or other purposes.

Data Date: The day after the date through which a schedule is current. Everything occurring earlier than the data date is "as built" and everything on or after the data date is "planned."

Days: Unless otherwise designated, days as used in the specifications will be understood to mean calendar days.

Delay: A Delay is an event that extends the completion of an activity.

1. Concurrent Delay: Occurrence of at least 2 of the following events in the same period of time, either partially or entirely:

a. Critical Delay

b. Delay to a controlling activity caused by the Contractor

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c. Non–working day

2. Critical Delay: Excusable delay that extends the scheduled completion date.

3. Excusable Delay: Delay caused by SANDAG and not reasonably foreseeable when the work began, such as:

a. Change in the work

b. SANDAG action that is not part of the Contract

c. Presence of an underground utility main not described in the Contract or in a location substantially different from that specified

d. Described facility rearrangement not rearranged as described, by the utility owner by the date specified, unless the rearrangement is solely for the Contractor's convenience

e. SANDAG’s failure to obtain timely access to the right-of-way

f. SANDAG's failure to review a submittal or provide notification in the time specified

DBE: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, as defined in federal law, the IFR, and 49 CFR 26, as may be amended.

Designer: The firm or firms that designed the Work for SANDAG.

Detour: A temporary route for traffic around a closed portion of a road.

Director: SANDAG Director of Engineering and Construction, acting either directly or through properly authorized agents, the agents acting within the scope of the particular duties delegated to them.

Divided Highway: A highway with separated traveled ways for traffic, generally in opposite directions.

Drawings, As Built: Improvement drawings marked to reflect record information obtained during construction.

Drawings, Conformed: After the IFB process, all changes to the drawings made by addenda will be incorporated into the plans so that the drawings conform to all instructions issued during the Bidding process. Conformed drawings will be given to the successful Bidder in order to build the project.

Drawings, Regional: The drawings…