W912BU-11-B-0022 Amend0001-Specs.PDF

Offers 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 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 your 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.

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

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

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9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

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

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

CHECK ONE 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.

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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.

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

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16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Painting and Miscellaneous Repairs, Reedy Point Bridge, Inland Waterway, Delaware River to Chesapeake Bay, DE & MD

THIS AMENDMENT DOES NOT EXTEND THE BID OPENING DATE OF 21 SEPTEMBER 2011 AT 11:00 A.M.

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US Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-3390

US Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District Attn: Michelle Bertoline Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-3390

W912BU-11-B-0022

09/06/2011

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Amendment No. 0001

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT (continued)

a. RFI’s with RESPONSES: RFI’s with responses, annotated Amendment No.0001 are attached to this amendment.

b. SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD:

(1) SECTION 00010 – BIDDING SCHEDULE: Please delete this schedule in its entirety and substitute the revised Bidding Schedule, annotated Amendment No. 0001, attached hereto.

c. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VOLUME 1 OF 2:

(1) SECTION 00800 – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: Please delete page 00800-4 in its entirety and substitute the revised page 00800-4, annotated Amendment No. 0001, attached hereto.

(2) SECTION 01 11 00 – SUMMARY OF WORK: Please delete this section in its entirety and substitute the revised SECTION 01 11 00, annotated Amendment No. 0001, attached hereto.

(3) SECTION 01 32 01 – PROJECT SCHEDULE: Please delete pages 01 32 01-1 and 2, in their entirety and substitute the revised pages 01 32 01-1 and 2, annotated Amendment No. 0001, attached hereto.

(4) SECTION 01 55 00 – TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL: Please delete this section in its entirety and substitute the revised SECTION 01 55 00, annotated Amendment No. 0001, attached hereto.

(5) SECTION 01 57 60 – PROTECTION OF MARINE NAVIGATION: Please delete page 01 57 60-2 in its entirety and substitute the revised page 01 57 60-2, annotated Amendment No. 0001, attached hereto.

(6) SECTION 07 95 73 – PROTECTIVE COATING FOR BRIDGE BEARINGS:

Please delete page 07 95 73-3 in its entirety and substitute the revised page 07 95 73-3, annotated Amendment No. 0001, attached hereto.

(7) SECTION 09 97 02 – PAINTING: Please delete page 09 97 02-1 in its entirety and substitute the revised page 09 97 02-1, annotated Amendment No. 0001, attached hereto.

d. CONTRACT DRAWINGS:

(1) Please delete the following drawings in their entirety and substitute the revised drawings of the same numbers, with the latest revision date of 2 September 2011, attached hereto:

64772 64776 64774 64777 64775 64778

(2) Please insert DELDOT reference drawing: N2, attached hereto.

Amendment No. 0001

RFP W912BU-11-R-0035

e. Please indicate receipt of this amendment on Standard Form 1442(SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD) as Amendment No. 0001. Failure to acknowledge all amendments may be cause for rejection of the bid.

Requests For

Information

RFI

Spec Section/ Drawing Sheet Question/Comment Response

1 64774

Table 2 on sheet 3 of 7 depicts the structural steel hole repair schedule. On span S1-N1 Diaphragm at PP 13' between stringers 1 & 2 in top & bottom of web calls for replacement of the entire diaphragm. Detail "F" Base Bid. The corresponding F detail on Drawing 64776 on sheet 5 of 7 does not take in consideration the expansion dam in the same location. Are we to change only one side of the dam? Please advise.

There is no expansion dam at this location. There is an expansion dam at PP 13. The repair is at PP 13' where a strip seal joint is used instead of an expansion dam. Refer to reference drawing 35444, detail labeled "Through Truss Stringer Expansion Joint". There is only one W12x35 to replace at this joint as shown in Detail F.

2 64774

Table 2 on drawing 64774 depicts the structural steel hole repair schedule. On span S1- N1 Diaphragm at PP 13' between stringers 1 & 2 in top & bottom of web calls for replacement of the entire diaphragm. Detail "F" Base Bid Span S1-N1 has two PP 13 areas (one on the south side and one on the north side). What is the one of the two areas that we are to replace the entire diaphragm; North or South? Please advise.

Panel points (PP) north of PP18 in the Main Span and Anchor Trusses are denoted by a prime designation (') next to the number. This repair is at PP 13' which is on the north side of the bridge.

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Amendment No 0001

00010-3

BIDDING SCHEDULE

(To be attached to SF 1442)

Item Estimated Unit Estimated No. Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

BASE BID: Truss Spans Lead Base Paint Abatement and Painting and Misc. Repairs

0001. Mobilization and Demobilization 1 Job LS $ ___________

0002. Temporary Traffic Control 1 JOB LS $ ___________

0003. State Police Support 1 JOB LS $ ___________

0004. Bridge Painting 1 JOB LS $ ___________

0005. Fastener Replacement 3 EA $______ $ ___________

0006. Structural Steel Hole Repairs

0006a. Detail “A” Repair 10 EA $______ $ _________

0006b. Detail “B” Repair 2 EA $______ $ _________

0006c. Detail “C” Repair 3 EA $______ $ _________

0006d. Detail “D” Repair 2 EA $______ $ _________

0006e. Detail “E” Repair 1 EA $______ $ _________

0006f. Detail “F” Repair 4 EA $______ $ _________

0006g. Detail “G” Repair 2 EA $______ $ _________

TOTAL ITEM 0006 AMOUNT: $ ______________

TOTAL ESTIMATED BASE BID AMOUNT $ ________________

OPTION 1: North Approach Lead Base Paint Abatement and Painting and Misc.

Repairs

0007. DELETED

0008. Bridge Painting 1 JOB LS $ ___________

0009. Fastener Replacement 2 EA $______ $ ___________

00010. Structural Steel Hole Repairs

00010a. Detail “A” Repair 8 EA $______ $ _________

00010b. Detail “G” Repair 3 EA $______ $ _________

00010c. Detail “H” Repair 2 EA $______ $ _________

TOTAL ITEM 00010 AMOUNT: $ ______________

TOTAL ESTIMATED OPTION 1 AMOUNT $ ________________

OPTION 2: Concrete and Joint Repairs

00010-4

Item Estimated Unit Estimated No. Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

0011. Concrete Pier Repairs 135 SF $______ $ ___________

0012. Strip Seal Joint Replacement 52 EA $______ $ ___________

TOTAL ESTIMATED BASE BID AND OPTIONS 1 AND 2 AMOUNT$ _____________

NOTES:

1. Bidders must bid on all items.

SC-3 CONTRACT DRAWINGS, MAPS AND SPECIFICATIONS (AUG 2000)

a. The Government will provide to the Contractor, without charge, one set of contract drawings and specifications, except publications incorporated into the technical provisions by reference, in electronic or paper media as chosen by the Contracting Officer.

b. The Contractor shall—

(1) Check all drawings furnished immediately upon receipt;

(2) Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work;

(3) Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies;

(4) Be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph (b); and

(5) Reproduce and print contract drawings and specifications as needed.

c. In general--

(1) Large-scale drawings shall govern small-scale drawings; and

(2) The Contractor shall follow figures marked on drawings in preference to scale measurements.

d. Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work that are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

e. The work shall conform to the specifications and the contract drawings provided, all of which are available in electronic bid set format on the internet at the following address: https://www.fbo.gov. Drawings are titled:

"Painting and Miscellaneous Repairs, Reedy Point Bridge, Inland Waterway, Delaware River to Chesapeake Bay, Delaware and Maryland" and have the drawing numbers, subtitles, and dates as indicated on the contract drawing Sheet 1, "Project Plan, Elevation, Vicinity Map and List of Drawings".

(DFARS 252.236-7001)

SC-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor. (FAR 52.236-4)

a. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are based on as-built record drawings and field inspections.

b. Weather Conditions. The climate of the area is referred to as "continental" by climatologists, characterized by cold winters and moderately hot summers. Complete weather records and reports may be obtained from the local U.S. Weather Bureau Office nearest to the work site. The Contractor shall satisfy himself as to the hazards likely to arise from weather conditions during the construction period.

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c. Transportation Facilities. The work site is accessible from Delaware Route 9. Work on this and adjacent bridges may result in vehicle restrictions. The Contractor shall be responsible for all investigations of load carrying capacities of bridges and roadways.

d. Magnitude of the Contract Work. The estimated value of the contract work is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

e. Hours of Work. The Contractor will be permitted to work 24 hours a day.

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f. Obstruction of Channel. The Government will not undertake to keep the channel free from vessels or other obstructions, except to the extent of such regulations if any, as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Army, in accordance with the provisions of Section 7 of the River and Harbor Act approved 8 August 1917. The Contractor will be required to conduct the work in such a manner as to obstruct navigation as little as possible, and in case the Contractor's containment so obstructs the channel as to make difficult or endanger the passage of vessels, said containment shall be promptly moved on the approach of any vessel to such an extent as may be necessary to afford a practicable passage. The Contractor shall request the U.S.

Coast Guard to issue a Notice to Mariners advising navigation interests that the Contractor will be constructing containment which will hang from the bridge structure and possibly impact the project waterway. The Contractor shall submit a request to the U.S. Coast Guard, MSO/Group Philadelphia, 1 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The Contractor shall furnish a copy of this request to the Contracting Officer not less than five (5) days prior to the start of dredging. The Contractor shall also notify the U.S. Coast Guard of the approximate time required for completion of LBP work. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall promptly remove his containment placed by him under the contract in or above navigable waters or on shore.

g. Location. The location of the work is on the Reedy Point Hwy. Bridge carrying Delaware Route 9 over the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, located in New Castle County, in Delaware City, DE. Vertical clearance above mean high water over the navigation channel is 134 feet elevation for ships transiting the canal.

h. Clearance. The bottom of the bridge elevation above mean high water over the navigation channel is 136.4 feet at centerline and 134.511 feet at the channel edges.

SC-8 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least twenty (20) percent of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract. This percentage may be reduced by a

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF SECTION

This section presents a general description of the work to be accomplished under this contract for removal of bird waste, lead-based paint and soluble salts; surface preparation and painting of steel; and miscellaneous concrete and steel repairs at Reedy Point Bridge, located on U.S. Route 9 in Delaware City, Delaware.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF BASE BID WORK

The contractor shall provide all temporary traffic control as required in accordance with a Contractor-prepared, DelDOT approved traffic control plan for a complete bridge closure to perform the Base bid and Option 2 contract work, if awarded, under this contract. The major items of work to be performed under the base bid include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Provide all temporary traffic control in accordance with a Contractor-prepared, DelDOT approved, temporary traffic control plan to implement a bridge closure for the period of the Base bid and Option 2 work, if awarded. Delaware State Police support shall be provided during the initial bridge closure.

b. Removal of bird waste and existing coatings, including lead-based paint and soluble salts removal, in accordance with the Contractor submitted and Government approved plan, at cantilever truss between and including span U9 and U9'. Apply new coating system in same area as indicated.

c. Clean and apply protective coating and lubricant to the bridge bearings in the cantilever truss span as specified.

d. Provide fastener replacement and structural steel hole repairs where indicated.

1.3 DESCRIPTION OF OPTION 1 WORK

a. DELETED.

b. Perform all work as specified and according to the approved, Contractor provided plan for the removal of existing coatings, including bird waste, lead-based paint and soluble salts removal, at steel girder spans between piers N3 and N25. Apply new coating system in same area as indicated.

c. Clean and apply protective coating and lubricant to the bridge bearings in the deck spans as specified.

d. Provide fastener replacement and structural steel hole repairs where indicated.

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1.4 DESCRIPTION OF OPTION 2 WORK

a. Perform concrete pier spall repairs in general locations as indicated during the scheduled bridge closure period for Base bid work performance. There will be no separate payment made for temporary traffic control for the work specified under Option 2.

b. Replace strip seal joints in general locations as indicated.

1.5 ORDER OF WORK

The Contractor shall complete work that has been awarded and that has the potential to impact the steel coating system, prior to conducting work specified in Section 09 97 02, "PAINTING" within the area of potential impact. All work specified to be performed under the Base bid portion of this contract shall be performed during the DELDOT approved bridge closure under the Contractor's approved temporary traffic control plan.

Additionally, all work specified for performance under Option 2 bid work, if awarded, shall be performed concurrently with the Base bid work during this closure. The Base and Option 1 bid work, if awarded, may be executed at the same time during the bridge closure period for the base bid work.

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1.6 RESTRICTIONS ON WORK

The Contractor shall be limited to one-half of the main span (in a north-south direction) at a time when erecting his containment structure, removing lead-based paint, and repainting. The Contractor shall not impact the vertical navigation clearance under the half of the main span not being worked on. The Contractor shall, upon the Contracting Officer's approval, dismantle and re-erect his containment structure over the second half of the main span after completion of work on the first half.

1.7 EXISTING UTILITIES

Electrical and utility lines exist in the vicinity of, and cross under the Reedy Point Bridge. Existing 120/240 volt electrical power for security and navigation aide as well as communication lines transversing the bridge are not shown fully shown on the as built drawings provided. The Contractor shall identify and tag these lines as necessary to caution his employees and shall not operate equipment or booms in their vicinity.

Reference dwg #35438 shows Transite Pipe which is an asbestos concrete pipe that shall be protected during performance of all work. The contractor shall locate and protect these lines and associated appurtenance during the execution of work specified herein.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01 32 01

PROJECT SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

ER 1-1-11 (1995) Administration -- Progress, Schedules, and Network Analysis Systems

1.2 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. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Project Schedule; G,COR

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Designate an authorized representative to be responsible for the preparation of the schedule and all required updating (activity status) and preparation of reports. The authorized representative shall be experienced in scheduling electronic schedules for projects similar in nature to this project and shall be experienced in the use of the scheduling software that meets the requirements of this specification.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Prepare for approval a Project Schedule, as specified herein, pursuant to the Contract Clause, SCHEDULE FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. Show in the schedule the sequence in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work and dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing all schedule activities. The scheduling of the entire project, including the design and construction sequences, is required. The scheduling of construction is the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor management personnel shall actively participate in its development.

Subcontractors and suppliers working on the project shall also contribute in developing and maintaining an accurate Project Schedule. Provide a

Section 01 32 01 Page 1 schedule that is a forward planning as well as a project monitoring tool.

3.1.1 Approved Project Schedule

Use the approved Project Schedule to measure the progress of the work and to aid in evaluating time extensions. Make the schedule cost loaded and activity coded. The schedule will provide the basis for all progress payments. If the Contractor fails to submit any schedule within the time prescribed, the Contracting Officer may withhold approval of progress payments until the Contractor submits the required schedule.

3.1.2 Schedule Status Reports

Provide a Schedule Status Report on at least a monthly basis. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, take steps necessary to improve its progress including those that may be required by the Contracting Officer, without additional cost to the Government. In this circumstance, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction plant, and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved rate of progress will be regained.

3.1.3 Default Terms

Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of the Contracting Officer shall be grounds for a determination, by the Contracting Officer, that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the time specified in the contract. Upon making this determination, the Contracting Officer may terminate the Contractor's right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of the contract.

3.2 BASIS FOR PAYMENT AND COST LOADING

Use the schedule as the basis for determining contract earnings during each update period and therefore the amount of each progress payment. Lack of an approved schedule update, or qualified scheduling personnel, will result in the inability of the Contracting Officer to evaluate contract earned value for the purposes of payment. Failure of the Contractor to provide all required information will result in the disapproval of the preliminary, initial and subsequent schedule updates. In the event schedule revisions are directed by the Contracting Officer and those revisions have not been included in subsequent revisions or updates, the Contracting Officer may hold retainage up to the maximum allowed by contract, each payment period, until such revisions to the Project Schedule have been made. Activity cost loading shall be reasonable, as determined by the Contracting Officer. The aggregate value of all activities coded to a contract CLIN shall equal the value of the CLIN on the Schedule.

3.3 PROJECT SCHEDULE DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

The computer software system utilized to produce and update the Project Schedule shall be capable of meeting all requirements of this specification. Failure of the Contractor to meet the requirements of this specification will result in the disapproval of the schedule.

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SECTION 01 55 00

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF SECTION

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 and contractor access to work and staging areas.

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.

AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY SERVICES ASSOCIATION (ATSSA)

ATSSA TCS (2009) Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS)

ATSSA TCT (2009) Traffic Control Technician (TCT)

DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DelDOT)

Standard Specifications (August 2001) Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction

Traffic Control Manual (February 2010, latest revision) Delaware Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

(MUTCD)

U.S. FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA)

FHWA SA-89-006 (2009) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways

NCHRP 350 (1993) Recommended Procedures for the Safety Performance Evaluation of Highway Features

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.

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SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Temporary Traffic Control Plan

The Contractor shall develop and submit a Temporary Traffic Control Plan in accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Traffic Control Manual to the Delaware Department of Transportation for approval by the Chief Traffic Engineer or Designer. The plan shall include, but not be limited to: the bridge closure schedule; detour plan; deleted; proposed signage, including advance signage plan; temporary pavement markings;

alternate routes; sign placement locations; variable message signs' locations and wording at each location; barrier placement and spacing; wide load detour plan and proposed signage; standards being used, POC's notified, including 911 centers; POC method of contacting Contractor; procedures for giving emergency vehicles the right-of way deleted; device (dedicated telephone number or travel advisory radio) to provide continuous travel advisory information to the public. DELETED. For bidding purposes, see DELDOT detour plan reference drawing, attached and annotated as Amendment No. 0001. Two copies of the approved Temporary Traffic Control Plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to the start of work.

SD-07 Certificates

Traffic Control Device Certification; G,COR.

Submit written certification that all temporary traffic control devices conform to the requirements of the Delaware Traffic Control Manual and NCHRP 350.

Traffic Control Supervisor; G,COR.

Submit a copy of ATSSA TCS certification for the traffic control supervisor.

Flagger Certification; G,COR.

The Contractor shall submit a copy of ATSSA TCT certification for all flaggers.

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall provide an ATSSA TCS certified Traffic Control Supervisor assigned to this project. This certification must be in effect prior to bid opening and shall be a full (not interim) certification. The Traffic Control Supervisor must remain so certified for the duration of the project. The TCS's sole responsibility shall be supervision of the installation, operation, and maintenance of temporary traffic control devices for this project, and to act as a liaison with DelDOT on all temporary traffic control matters. The TCS shall be on-site during all modifications to temporary traffic control and shall be available for the duration of the contract to address any temporary traffic control issues that arise as construction progresses.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 EQUIPMENT

Temporary traffic control devices (signs, lights, reflectors, barricades, etc.) shall conform to the requirements of the Standard Specifications and Delaware Traffic Control Manual. Additional traffic control devices may be required, as directed by DelDOT or the COR for the safety of the traveling public and protection of the work area.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

For the base bid portion of work, a full bridge closure will be enforced and a detour implemented. For the Option 1 bid work, if awarded, the full bridge shall remain open to traffic at all times.

3.1.1 Points of Contact

Points of contact are:

a. Delaware Department of Transportation:

Mr. Jim King Canal District Safety Office Phone:(302) 326-4494 and Mr. Jim Westhoff Community Relations Officer Phone: (302) 760-2080

b. Delaware Department of Transportation Hauling Permits Mr. Dennis Blades Phone: (302) 744-2717 Fax: (302) 737-7808

c. New Castle County Emergency Communications Office Mr. Dave Roberts Phone: (302) 395-8211

d. Delaware State Police:

Sgt. Ben Nefosky Phone: 302-753-3910

e. Christina School District, Transportation Division:

Ms. LeeAnne Malone Phone: (302) 454-2281, x200

3.1.2 Notifications

The Contractor shall, in coordination with DelDOT's Canal District Safety Offices, provide the bridge and lane closure schedule to the following agencies:

a. New Castle County Emergency Communications Office

b. Delaware State Police

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c. Delaware Department of Transportation Public Relations

d. Christina School District

e. Appoquinimink School District

f. New Castle County Vo-Tech School District

3.1.2.1 Delaware Department of Transportation Hauling Permits

The Contractor shall notify this office a minimum of 2 weeks prior to implementing any temporary traffic control to request the rerouting of any wide load permits and suspension of blanket permits for the duration of the contract work.

3.2 STATE POLICE SUPPORT

The Contractor shall provide two uniformed Delaware State Police persons and vehicles during initial bridge closure. The officers shall be stationed at the nearest north and south highway intersections of the bridge approach roadway work areas. The Contractor shall contact Sgt. Ben Nefosky, Delaware State Police, at telephone 302-753-3910, a minimum of 30 working days prior to the lane closures, to obtain and schedule the required officers.

3.3 UTILITIES

Prior to erecting any devices in the ground, the Contractor shall contact MissUtility (1-800-441-8355) in order to locate utilities in the area.

3.4 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

Contractor personnel shall wear highway work vests, ANSI approved Class II for all, except Class III for flaggers, 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. The Contractor shall provide all necessary flagger services, variable message signs, ground-mounted signs, STOP/SLOW paddles, floodlights, flashing warning lights and arrow boards, barricades, cones, markers, temporary pavement markings, 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 Temporary Traffic Control Plan and the DELDOT Approved Detour Plan for Bridge Closure.

DELETED. All devices shall be maintained by the Contractor in first-class operating condition throughout the contract period, which includes cleaning dirt and grease from the reflective surfaces of all devices as necessary.

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 (CQC). The Contractor shall have a crew available on-call at all times throughout the contract duration to address temporary traffic control device emergency response issues.

Response time shall be within one hour of emergency notification.

3.4.1 Flood Lights

The Contractor shall provide flood lights meeting the requirements of Section 6F.76 of the Traffic Control Manual.

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3.4.2 Temporary Signs

All temporary signs shall be in accordance with the specifications for temporary signs of the State of Delaware. This includes sign and post materials, shape and wording, placement distance from roadway and height above ground.

3.4.3 Variable Message Signs (VMS)

The Contractor shall provide variable message signs (VMS), solar-type, with appropriate drum taper, at the following locations:

a. Delaware Rt. 72 eastbound at intersection of US 13, or as otherwise directed.

b. Delaware Rt. 896 eastbound at intersection of US 13, or as otherwise directed.

c. At the beginning of each approach to the bridge.

d. At additional locations as necessary to facilitate and control traffic approaching any closure.

VMS wording for each location shall be included in the temporary traffic control plan for approval by DelDOT. As specified in FHWA SA-89-006, messages shall consist of 8 characters/line, 3 lines/screen and 2 screens/board.

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3.5 CONTINUOUS TRAFFIC ADVISORY

The Contractor shall provide either a dedicated telephone number and answering device or a mobile Travel Advisory Radio (TAR). These devices shall provide continuous travel advisory information including current and projected lane closures to the public. The VMS and other temporary signs shall publish the telephone number or frequency for the public to obtain this continuous travel advisory information.

3.6 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

All temporary traffic control shall be subject to the final approval of DelDOT as part of the Temporary Traffic Control Plan. DELETED. Temporary t raffic control shall be subject to the following restrictions:

a. DELETED

b. Temporary traffic control for Contractor access to work and staging areas is required. Flaggers and temporary traffic control devices for this purpose shall be included in the temporary traffic control submittal specified herein.

c. DELETED

d. All work shall be subject to appropriate weather conditions such that work will not be performed when restricted by the applicable limits on temperature or weather events for the ongoing work or during unsafe conditions.

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3.6.1 DELETED

3.6.2 Emergency Vehicles

During the bridge and deleted closure periods, the contract work shall be performed in such a manner to allow emergency vehicles to safely cross the bridge within 5 minutes of notification by the New Castle County Emergency Communications Office. This office will be responsible for notifying the Contractor of imminent emergency vehicle crossings of the Reedy Point Bridge during the bridge and deleted closure periods. The Contractor shall demonstrate his plan to the Contracting Officer for allowing emergency vehicles to safely cross the bridge prior to the initial bridge closure and starting work on the bridge.

3.7 DELETED

3.8 DEBRIS

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

3.9 DELETED

3.10 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

All work specified in this section, except the requirement for state police support, will not be measured for payment and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for Base Bid Item No. 2, and DELETED, all entitled "Temporary Traffic Control". Payment for these bid items shall constitute full compensation to the Contractor for providing all temporary traffic control, including developing and obtaining approval of a temporary traffic control plan by DelDOT, and providing all temporary traffic control devices, flagger and similar services.

3.10.1 State Police Support

The work specified in this section for state police support will not be measured for payment and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the contract lump sum price for Base Bid Item No. 3, entitled "State Police Support". The Delaware State Police indicated that an average rate for a uniformed officer and vehicle is $90 per hour per officer. There is a minimum one and a half (1 1/2) hours per day charge.

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SECTION 01 57 60

PROTECTION OF MARINE NAVIGATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF SECTION

The work covered by this section consists of furnishing all labor, materials, plant and equipment, and performing all operations required for protecting vessels navigating the waterway beneath the bridge.

1.2 REFERENCES (Not Applicable)

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 WARNING SIGNS

Warning signs shall be fabricated from 5/8-inch thick exterior plywood and shall be a minimum 4-feet high by 8-feet wide. The face of each sign shall have a white painted background with the words: "WARNING - OVERHEAD BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION 1,000 FEET AHEAD" painted in minimum 12-inch high bright red letters.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements shall be observed by the Contractor for the protection of marine navigation.

3.1.1 Suspension of Work

All work over the navigation channel shall be suspended whenever a vessel is approaching within 1,000 feet of the bridge and shall remain suspended until the vessel has completely passed under the bridge.

3.1.2 Coordination

The Contractor shall coordinate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dispatchers Office at the C & D Canal Project Office, Chesapeake City, Maryland at (Area Code 410) 885-5622 for advanced notification of marine traffic passing through the waterway.

3.1.3 Warning Signs

The Contractor shall securely erect four warning signs, on on each side of the bridge on both banks of the canal, located 1,000 feet from the centerline of the bridge. The Contractor shall maintain the signs to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer throughout the contract period.

3.1.4 Channel Observers

Whenever construction is in progress over the navigation channel, one observer shall be positioned on the bridge to watch for oncoming vessels

Section 01 57 60 Page 1 from both directions. When a vessel is within 1,000 feet from the bridge, an audible signal shall be sounded for all work to cease. Work shall not resume until an all-clear signal is sounded after the vessel has completely passed under the bridge.

3.1.5 Minimum Clearance

The Contractor shall be limited to one-half of the main span (in a north-south direction), over a continuous distance of not more than half of the width of the navigation channel at any time, from the centerline of the bridge outward toward the edge of the channel to perform work. The Contractor shall not impact the vertical navigation clearance under the half of the main span not being worked on.

3.1.5.1 Warning Lights

Any portion of the work platform maintaining less than the specified minimum vertical clearance between the lower end of the work platform and mean high water of the navigation channel, shall be lighted and provided with a white flashing beacon visible for 1 nautical mile.

3.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work specified in this section and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the costs of all the bid items.

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Coverage 1,100 sq. ft. at 80 mils per 55 Gals.

No. of Coats One Mixing Single component, none required Curing Time None, permanently soft Density (g/cm3) 1.31 to 1.39 Salt Fog Test, hrs.(ASTM B 117) 4,000 Copper Corrosion Test @ 212°F, No Corrosion 24 hrs. ASTM D 130 Worked Penetration, 60 Strokes 260-310

@ 77°F ASTM D 217

NLGI Grade 1/2 D-217 Flash Point: Cleveland Open Cup (ASTM D 92) >475 degrees F 246°C Unworked Penetration(ASTM D 217) 260 - 310 Dropping Point 572 degrees F 300°C Water Washout, % loss @ 100°F <1.00

@ 175°F <2.75 ASTM D 1264

Bearing Rust Test ASTM D 1743 Pass

One such approved product is NEVER-SEEZ® MARINER’S CHOICE, a product of Bostik, Inc., 1-800-726-7845; www.bostik-us.com, or equal.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 APPLICATION

The Contractor shall remove all loose flaking rust from around the bearing plate and the rockers of the stringer spans (beam spans), girder spans, and deck and cantilever trusses by cleaning with a power tool with a HEPA-filtered vacuum attachment in accordance with SSPC SP 3. The Contractor shall also remove all rust and clean the exposed portions of the turn pins on the fixed and expansion bearings of the girder spans and deck and cantilever trusses.

The space between the top roller plate and rocker nests and between the bottom roller plate and rocker nests of the expansion bearings of the deck and cantilever trusses shall be blown clean with compressed air. All rust blisters shall be broken and all standing water shall be removed from the areas to be coated.

Protective coating material shall be applied to the cleaned surfaces of the pins in accordance with the coating manufacturer's recommendations.

Protective coating shall be applied with sufficient pressure to expel air and fill all voids solidly. Protective coating shall be applied to fill the space between the rocker and the bearing plate of the fixed and expansion bearings of the girder spans, and the space between the top roller plate and rocker nests and between the bottom roller plate and rocker nests of the expansion bearings of the cantilever trusses.

The surfaces to be coated on the girder spans bearings, spans N25 to N3, include the lower surface of the rocker and the top surface of the masonry plate for expansion bearings. Fixed and expansion bearing pins in these spans shall be coated between the bottom surface of the shoe and the upper surface of the rocker.

3.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement or payment will be made for the work specified in this section. All costs in connection therewith shall be included in the

Section 07 95 73 Page 3 contract price for the Base Bid and Option Bid Items entitled, "Painting".

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SECTION 09 97 02

PAINTING

PART 1 GENERAL

The work covered by this section consists of furnishing all labor, material and equipment, and performing all operations required for surface preparation and application of new coating system to Base Bid and Option 1 Bid Areas as indicated. Surface preparation includes removal of bird waste, soluble salts, and all existing coatings, including lead-based paints.

1.1 LUMP SUM PRICE

1.1.1 Painting

1.1.1.1 Payment

The 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 prices for the Base Bid and Option 1 Bid Items entitled "Painting", which includes full compensation for furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor required to prepare surfaces and paint the structures in accordance with this section, and shall include all costs in connection therewith for soluble salts testing and removal and will include full compensation for all work specified herein. Payment will include all work specified in section 07 95 73 PROTECTIVE COATING FOR BRIDGE BEARINGS, which work is incidental to the work in this section.

1.1.1.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: lump sum. For bidding purposes, assume the following surface areas for painting: Base Bid - 170,550 SF, Option 1 - 269,600 SF.

For bidding purposes, assume the following accumulations for bird waste removal and disposal: Base Bid - 40 lbs, Option 1 - 60 lbs.

1.2 REFERENCES

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

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS (ASSE/SAFE)

ASSE/SAFE Z87.1 (2003) Standard for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D 4417 (2003) Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel

ASTM D 7091 (2005) Standard Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied

Section 09 97 02 Page 1 to Ferrous Metals and Nonmagnetic, Nondestructive Coatings Applied to Non-Ferrous Metals

INTERNATIONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION (ISEA)

ISEA Z358.1 (2004) Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2008; AMD 1 2008) National Electrical Code - 2008 Edition

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (NIOSH)

NIOSH 98-119 (1998; 4th Ed) Supplement 2 to NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods

NIOSH 2005–109 (2004) Histoplasmosis Protecting Workers at Risk

THE SOCIETY FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS (SSPC)

SSPC Guide 6 (2004) Guide for Containing Debris Generated During Paint Removal Operations

SSPC Paint 36 (2006) Paint Specification No. 36 Two-Component Weatherable Aliphatic Polyurethane Topcoat, Performance-Based

SSPC QP 1 (1998; E 2004) Standard Procedure for Evaluating Painting Contractors (Field Application to Complex Industrial Structures)

SSPC QP 2 (2000; E 2004; E 2007) Standard Procedure for the Qualification of Painting Contractors (Field Removal of Hazardous Coatings from Complex Structures)

SSPC SP 1 (1982; E 2004) Solvent Cleaning

SSPC SP 10/NACE No. 2 (2007) Near-White Blast Cleaning

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2008; Change 1-2010; Change 3-2010;

Errata 1-2010) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)

FED-STD-595 (Rev B; Am 1) Colors Used in Government Procurement

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

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