AMND3-Specs.pdf

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

POC:MICHELLE L. JOHNSON

WANAMAKER BLDG

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

W25PHS81796931

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

THIS AMENDMENT DOES NOT EXTEND THE BID OPENING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2008 AT 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912BU-08-B-0021

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25-Aug-2008

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 0 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) Replace Approach Span Bearings and Concrete Pier Repairs, St. Georges Bridge, Inland Waterway, Delaware River to Chesapeake Bay, Delaware and Maryland

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

18-Sep-2008

CODE

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DIS RICT, PHILADELPHIAT

CONTRACTING DIVISION

WANAMAKER BUILDING

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

W912BU E5CTCMLJ7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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Amendment No. 0003 Invitation for Bids

W912BU-08-B-0021

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT (continued)

a. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

(1) Section 01 55 00 – TRAFFIC CONTROL: Please delete pages 01 55 00-1 through 6 in their entirety and substitute revised pages 01 55 00-1 through 7, annotated Amendment No. 0003, attached hereto.

b. Please indicate receipt of this amendment on Standard Form 1442 (SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD) as Amendment No. 0003. Failure to acknowledge all amendments may be cause for rejection of the bid.

SECTION 01 55 00

TRAFFIC CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

The work covered by this section consists of furnishing all labor, materials, plant and equipment, and performing all operations required for the maintenance and protection of vehicular traffic passing through the contract work areas for both Base and Option Bid items.

Note that the outside northbound and southbound lanes are currently closed to all traffic and shall remain closed until completion of all work from the bridge deck. The inside lanes are restricted to passenger vehicles and trucks under 15 tons. The weight limit restriction shall remain in effect until completion and acceptance of all base bid work. All lane closures/restrictions referenced herein are in addition to those already in place, which shall be replaced by the Contractor.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.

DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DelDOT)

TRAFFIC CONTROL MANUAL (August 2008, latest revision)Manual on Uniform Traffic Control (MUTCD)

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI 107 1999 High Visibility Safety Apparel

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

NOTE: Any submittals classified as "SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals" are submittals required to be submitted to, and approved by, the office indicated prior to mobilization to the contract work site. All other submittals, classified as "SD-02" through "SD-11," shall be submitted to, and approved or reviewed by, the office indicated prior to commencing the particular task to which the submittal is associated.

SD-07 Certificates

Traffic Control Plan; G,DO.

The Contractor shall develop and submit a Traffic Control Plan to:

the Delaware Department of Transportation. The plan shall include, but not be limited to: the lane closure schedule; proposed

Section 01 55 00 Page 1 signage; alternate route description; sign placement locations;

variable message signs' locations and wording at each location;

cone placement and spacing; standards being used, POC's notified, including 911 centers; POC method of contacting Contractor;

procedures for giving emergency vehicles the right-of way; device (dedicated telephone number and travel advisory radio) to provide continuous travel advisory information to the public;

qualifications of traffic control manager; and flagger certifications. DelDOT requires two weeks for submittal review.

Two copies of the approved Traffic Control Plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to the start of work.

Flagger Certification; G,DO The Contractor shall submit written certification that all flaggers are ATSSA certified.

Traffic Control Device Certification; G,DO

The Contractor shall submit written certification that all traffic control devices in Delaware conform to the DelDOT

TRAFFIC CONTROL MANUAL.

Notifications

The Contractor shall submit copies of written monthly traffic plan notifications to all points of contact in Paragraph POINTS OF CONTACT and Paragraph NOTIFICATIONS.

1.4 POINTS OF CONTACT

Delaware Department of Transportation

John Subda Canal District Safety Manager Phone: 302-222-5970

Michael Harrell Hauling Permits Phone: (302)744-2713

Mike Williams Public Relations Phone: 302-760-2083

Gary Laing Public Relations Phone: 302-760-2523

New Castle County Emergency Communications Office

Chief David Roberts Phone: (302)395-2700

Delaware State Police, Troop 9, Odessa

Captain James Paige 414 Main Street Odessa, DE 19730 Phone: (302)378-5749

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1.5 TRAFFIC CONTROL MANAGER

The contractor shall have an American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) certified supervisor assigned to this project. The certified ATSSA supervisor's sole job shall be supervision of installation, operation, and maintenance of traffic control devices for this project. This person shall be the liaison between DelDOT and the contractor in maintenance of traffic matters. The contractor's general superintendent for this project shall not be the ATSSA supervisor.

AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY SERVICES ASSOCIATION (ATSSA)

15 Riverside Parkway, Suite 100 Fredericksburg, VA 22406-1022 Ph: 540-368-1701 - 800-272-8772 Fax: 540-368-1717 http://www.atssa.com

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 EQUIPMENT

Traffic control devices (signs, lights, reflectors, barricades, etc.) shall conform to the requirements of the DelDOT TRAFFIC CONTROL MANUAL, Part 6 and as DelDOT may direct for the safety of the traveling public and protection of the work area.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 NOTIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall provide a schedule of lane closures on a monthly basis to the following agencies:

a. New Castle County Emergency Communications Office

b. Delaware State Police

c. New Castle County School Board

d. DelDOT Public Relations

e. DelDOT Transportation Management Center (TMC)

f. DelDOT Safety Section

g. DelDOT Hauling Permits

3.2 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

3.2.1 General

The Contractor shall provide all necessary flagger services, variable message signs, variable message signs equipped with radar, ground-mounted signs, STOP/SLOW paddles, floodlights, flashing warning lights and arrow boards, barricades, cones, markers, two-way radios, and other protective devices necessary to warn and protect the traveling public, pedestrians and his own employees in accordance with the approved Traffic Control Plan.

All devices shall be maintained by the Contractor in first-class operating condition throughout the contract period. Conditions of signs, warning lights, barricades, and other traffic control devices shall be recorded daily on the Quality Control Records required in Section 01 45 01

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL.

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3.2.2 Worker Protection

All Contractor personnel exposed to the risks of moving roadway traffic or construction equipment shall wear high-visibility safety apparel meeting the requirements of ISEA “American National Standard for High-Visibility Safety Apparel”, or equivalent revisions, and labeled as ANSI 107 standard performance for Class 1, 2, or 3 risk exposure when working on or around the road. In addition, the Contractor shall store and supply, when needed, ten highway work vests for the Contracting Officer representatives and other Corps of Engineers personnel.

3.2.3 Truck-Mounted Attenuators

For all work completed from the bridge deck, the Contractor shall provide truck-mounted attenuators that meet the requirements of NCHRP Report 350, for the protection of workers in the closed lane during all lane closure periods. Traffic will be traveling in alternating north and south directions as a result of single lane traffic control procedures, requiring that two truck-mounted Attenuators be in use by the Contractor at each end of the immediate work area around Contractor personnel or equipment on the bridge.

3.2.4 Bridge Control Standard

The flagging operation and speed limits on the main span shall be subject to the requirementsof Part 6 of the Traffic Control Manual.

3.2.5 Alternate Route

If required, alternate route signs shall be temporary, ground-mount signs or Variable Message Signs (VMS) as described herein. The alternate route shall have trailblazers and confirmatory signage at intersections. All temporary signs shall be in accordance with the Traffic Control Manual.

This includes sign and post materials, color, dimensions, shape and wording, placement distance from roadway, and height above ground.

Temporary signs shall be secured to the ground with sandbags.

3.2.5.1 Variable Message Signs (VMS)

The Contractor shall consult with DelDOT for proper VMS wording, and final VMS wording shall be approved in the traffic plan by DelDOT. The Contractor shall provide variable message signs (VMS), solar-type, with appropriate cone taper. One sign will be required at each side of the bridge. The exact location shall be determined in coordination with DelDOT.

The signs shall be operational one week in advance of any lane closure or single lane operation.

3.2.5.2 Signage Coordination

A signage meeting shall be set up between the Contractor, DelDOT, and the Government, prior to sign placement. Additional meetings shall be held at any time adjustments to existing restricitons and associated signage is required.he Contractor shall consult with Delaware Department of Transportation Point of Contact for proper sign placement.

3.2.6 Variable Message Signs (VMS) Equipped with Radar

The Contractor shall provide, at the north and south approaches to the main

Section 01 55 00 Page 4 span, during lane closures, VMS equipped with radar. The signs shall be similar to those described above. The VMS shall be equipped to provide a read-out of the required speed limit and the passing vehicle's actual speed. These signs shall be operational during lane closures.

3.2.7 Lane Closure Schedule Signs

Ground-mounted signs shall be erected at the North and South approaches detailing the dates and times of all projected lane and bridge closures.

Included on this sign shall be the Contractor's travel advisory radio band and phone number.

3.3 UTILITIES

Prior to erecting any devices in the ground, the Contractor shall notify Miss Utility (1-800-257-7777)in order to locate utilities in the area.

3.4 INSTALLATION SCHEDULE

All temporary ground-mounted signage and VMS shall be placed a minimum of 2 weeks prior to initiation of traffic control. These signs shall be securely covered until utilized. The VMS shall start flashing advisory messages a minimum of 1 week prior to any lane closures. The temporary ground-mounted signs shall be uncovered at the initiation of the lane closures.

3.5 CONTINUOUS TRAFFIC ADVISORY

The Contractor shall provide a dedicated toll-free (800) telephone number and a mobile Travel Advisory Radio (TAR). The telephone number shall be manned during Contractor working hours. The TAR shall provide continuous travel advisory information including current and projected lane and bridge closures to the public. The VMS and other temporary signs shall publish the telephone number and TAR frequency for the public to obtain this continuous travel advisory information when not directing traffic on alternate routes/detours during lane closures.

3.6 OUTER LANE CLOSURES

The outer lanes of the bridge are currently closed. Prior to the start of Base Bid work, the Contractor shall remove all existing lane closure devices, and replace these devices with Contractor provided devices in accordance with Case 7 of Chapter 6I, in the DelDOT TRAFFIC CONTROL MANUAL.

Existing traffic control devices shall be delivered to the staging area at the specific locations as directed by the Contracting Officer. Outer lane closures shall remain in effect until completion of the base bid work.

3.7 INNER LANE CLOSURES

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, and the point-of-contacts specified in paragraph 1.4 POINTS OF CONTACT and paragraph 3.1 NOTIFICATIONS, a minimum of 2 weeks prior to requiring a lane closure. All lane closures shall be subject to the final approval of DelDOT as part of the Traffic Control Plan and lane closure permits shall be obtained from DelDOT Northern Area. A minimum open lane width of twelve feet shall be maintained at all times.

During bearing replacement jacking and blocking operations, traffic will be restricted to the inner lane of the side of the bridge opposite the work

Section 01 55 00 Page 5 with flagger operations to alternate northbound and southbound flow. The same scenario will take place for resetting operations after bearing replacement. A maximum of twelve single lane occurrences will be permitted.

Single lane operations are restricted to between 9am and 3pm.

Temporary supports shall be provided as required under Section 021500 during base bid concrete repairs. Up to two additional single lane scenarios may be permitted for the execution of this work.

Lane closures for bearing replacement operations or work related to temporary supports will not be permitted during the closure of Summit Bridge. This closure is scheduled to start on or about 13 February, 2009 and to last approximately seven days. This schedule is subject to change.

The contractor must coordinate planned closures as specified herein to avoid any potential conflict due to schedule changes.

No additional lane closures will be permitted for Option 1 concrete repairs.

No full bridge closures will be permitted.

The following additional restrictions apply: One lane in each direction must be maintained open from noon on the Friday before to noon the day after all Monday holidays, unless otherwise specified or approved by the Contracting Officer. Holiday shall be as defined in Subsection 101.1 of the Del DOT Standard Specifications.

3.8 SPEED LIMIT

During lane closure periods and at all times work is being conducted from the bridge deck, the entire construction work zone shall be posted for a speed limit of 35 mph as specified in the Traffic Control Manual. Delaware State Police support will be required during lane closures and at all times construction operations take place from the bridge deck. Speed limit restrictions will be lifted in accordance with DelDOT direction.

3.9 WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

The current 15 ton weight limit will be lifted upon completion and acceptance of base bid work and receipt of written approval of the Contracting Officer and DelDOT. Removal of associated signage shall be in accordance with the approved traffic control plan.

3.10 DEBRIS

The traffic lanes of the bridge and the approach roadways within the limits of work shall be kept clear of all debris.

3.11 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

In general, work specified in this section will not be measured for payment and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for Bid Item No. 1, "Traffic Control" for the Base Bid and the contract lump sum price for Option 1 Bid Item No.6, "Traffic Control".

Payment for theese bid items shall constitute full compensation to the Contractor for providing all traffic control, including developing and obtaining approval of a traffic control plan by DelDOT, and providing all traffic control devices, flagger and similar services.

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3.11.1 State Police Support

The work specified in this section for state police support is an hourly unit price, which is fixed at the maximum for bidding purposes, is Base Bid Item No. 2 and Option 1 Item No. 7, "State Police Support." The Contractor shall submit invoices for state police support to the Contracting Officer for reimbursement. The maximum billing rate for a uniformed Delaware State Police officer, including overtime and police car usage, is $85 dollars per hour with a minimum of 4 hours per officer per use.

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