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Green Brook Sub-Basin of the Raritan River Green Brook Flood Damage Reduction Project

Sebrings Mills Road Bridge, Floodwall, Levee and GL-4 Pump Station Borough of Middlesex and Township of Green Brook, New Jersey

SECTION TITLE

00 10 00 BID SCHEDULE INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

00 60 00 REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

00 70 00 CONTRACT CLAUSES

00 80 00 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 00 – LIST OF DOCUMENTS

00 90 00 WAGE RATES

00 90 01 SUPPLEMENTARY SPECIFICATIONS FOR FEDERAL AID

PROJECTS

APPENDICES:

00 90 02 APPENDIX A PROJECT ITEM NUMBERS

00 90 03 APPENDIX B PARSA SEWER PLAN & PROFILE,

SPECIFICATIONS & DETAILS

00 90 04 APPENDIX C FLOOD HAZARD AREA INDIVIDUAL

PERMIT AND FRESHWATER WETLANDS PERMIT

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 12 00.00 18 DESIGN AND RECORD DRAWING REQUIREMENTS

01 32 01.00 18 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00.00 18 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 35 45.00 10 CHEMICAL DATA QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 02.00 18 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

01 45 04.00 18 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 20.00 18 TESTING FOR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

01 45 30.00 18 CONTRACTOR WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

01 50 20.00 18 STREAM DIVERSION AND DEWATERING

01 52 60.00 18 CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY (IAQ)

MANAGEMENT

01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR CIVIL WORKS

01 57 23.00 10 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION MEASURES

(EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL)

01 67 00.00 18 RECYCLED/RECOVERED MATERIALS

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE

MANAGEMENT

01 78 00.00 18 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23.00 18 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 80.00 18 MONITORING OF EXISTING STRUCTURES

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 11 14.00 10 FORMWORK FOR CONCRETE

03 15 14.00 10 EXPANSION, CONRACTION AND CONSTRUCTION JOINTS

IN CONCRETE FOR CIVIL WORKS

03 20 02 STEEL BARS AND WELDED WIRE FABRIC FOR

CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT FOR CIVIL WORKS

03 31 01.00 10 CAST-IN-PLACE STRUCTURAL CONCRETE FOR CIVIL

WORKS

03 45 00 RECAST ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 20 00 MASONRY

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 05 23.00 14 WELDING, STRUCTURAL

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL

05 30 00 STEEL DECKS

05 48 10 SLUICE GATE

05 49 10 ELASTOMERIC CHECK VALVES

05 50 03.00 10 METALWORK FABRICATION, MACHINE WORK,

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

05 50 04.00 10 METALS: MISCELLANEOUS, STANDARD ARTICLES,

SHOP FABRICATED ITEMS FOR CIVIL WORKS

STRUCTURES

DIVISION 06 – WOOD PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING

07 21 13 BOARD AND BLOCK INSULATION

07 41 13 METAL ROOF PANELS

07 60 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 33 23 OVERHEAD COILING DOORS

08 34 01 FORCED ENTRY RESISTANT COMPONENTS

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

08 91 00 METAL WALL LOUVERS

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 90 COLOR SCHEDULE

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS

09 97 02.01 12 COAL TAR EPOXY SYSTEM

09 97 02 PAINTING: HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 44 16 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 48 00.00 10 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE

22 11 23.00 10 SUBMERSIBLE PUMP, AXIAL-FLOW AND MIXED-FLOW

TYPE

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 00 00 AIR SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION, VENTILATION AND

EXHAUST SYSTEMS

23 82 46 ELECTRIC UNIT HEATERS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

26 05 00.00 40 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

26 05 19.00 10 INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE

26 05 48.00 10 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

26 28 00.00 10 SWITCHBOARDS AND PANELBOARDS

26 32 15.00 10 DIESEL-GENERATOR SET STATIONARY 100-2500 KW,

WITH AUXILIARIES

26 36 00.00 10 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH AND BY-

PASS/ISOLATION SWITCH

26 41 01.00 10 LIGHTING PROTECTION SYSTEM

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

26 53 00.00 40 EXIT SIGNS

26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 16 01.00 10 SMALL INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

31 05 22 GEOTEXTILES USED AS FILTERS

31 10 00 CLEARING FOR CIVIL WORKS

31 23 10.00 20 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND BACKFILLING FOR

UTILITIES SYSTEMS

31 23 10.01 20 EXCAVATION, FILL, BACKFILL FOR STRUCTURES

31 41 16 METAL SHEET PILING

31 43 16 SHEET PILE INSTALLATION FOR SCOUR PROTECTION

31 63 26 DRILLED MINI CAISSONS

31 63 36 INSTALLATION OF SOLDIER PILES FOR I-WALL

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 01.00 18 PLANT MATERIAL AND MAINTENANCE

32 11 26 BITUMINOUS BASE COURSE

32 11 27 BITUMINOUS-STABILIZED BASE COURSE, SUBBASE, OR

SUBGRADE

32 12 10 BITUMINOUS TACK AND PRIME COATS

32 12 16 HOT-MIX ASPHALT (HMA) FOR ROADS

32 31 00.00 10 FENCING

32 92 19 SEEDING

32 93 00 EXTERIOR PLANTS

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 30 00 SANITARY SEWERS

33 40 01 STORM DRAINAGE

33 52 10 SERVICE PIPING, FUEL SYSTEMS

33 56 10 FACTORY-FABRICATED FUEL STORAGE TANKS

33 71 02.00 20 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 31 18 STEPPED GABION DOWNCHUTE

35 31 19 STONE PROTECTION

35 31 19.20 ARTICULATING CONCRETE BLOCK REVETMENTS

35 41 00 LEVEE CONSTRUCTION

State of New Jersey Department of Transportation

Supplementary Specifications For

Federal Aid Projects

SUPPLEMENTARY SPECIFICATIONS

FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS

FOR GREEN BROOK FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION PROJECT

SEGMENT B-1

GREEN BROOK SUB-BASIN OF THE RARITAN RIVER

SEBRINGS MILLS ROAD BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION,

AND FLOODWALL, LEVEE AND

PUMP STATION RECONSTRUCTION

IN THE BOROUGH OF MIDDLESEX AND TOWNSHIP OF GREEN BROOK

COUNTY OF SOMERSET AND MIDDLESEX

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

SPECIFICATIONS TO BE USED

The 2007 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, of the New Jersey Department of Transportation as amended herein will govern the construction of this Project and the execution of the Contract.

These Special Provisions consist of the following:

Pages 1 to 27 inclusive.

DIVISION 100 – GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 101 – GENERAL INFORMATION

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

101.03 TERMS

THE FIRST SENTENCE IS CHANGED TO:

When the following terms are used in the Contract Documents, the intent and meaning shall be strictly construed as follows:

THE FOLLOWING TERMS ARE ADDED:

CONTRACTING AGENCY. The term “CONTRACTING AGENCY” shall mean the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District.

THE FOLLOWING TERMS ARE CHANGED:

HOT MIX ASPHALT (HMA) PAVEMENT. The combination of base course, intermediate course, and surface course of hot mix asphalt.

ON-DUTY POLICE. The term “on-duty” with regard to municipal police shall mean that the work of providing traffic safety services shall be an extension of regular employment for, and sanctioned by, the municipality, even if it is on an overtime pay rate basis. The municipal police, while so working, shall be covered by the municipality’s liability insurance coverage; and must have successfully completed a traffic safety program approved by the Contracting Agency.

PAVEMENT STRUCTURE. The combination of surface, intermediate and base courses, and when specified, a subbase course, placed on a subgrade to support the traffic load and distribute it to the roadbed. These various courses are defined as follows:

1. Surface Course. One or more layers of specified material of designed thickness at the top of the pavement structure.

2. Intermediate Course. One or more layers of specified material of designed thickness placed on the base course.

3. Base Course. One or more layers of specified material of designed thickness placed on the subgrade or subbase.

4. Subbase. One or more layers of specified material of designed thickness placed on the subgrade.

PLANS. The approved plans, typical sections, approved working drawings, and supplemental drawings, or exact reproductions thereof, which show the location, character, dimensions, quantities, and details of the Work to be done. This includes the latest version of all Standard Construction Details in effect at the time of Advertisement.

Standard Construction Details shall be superseded to the extent shown on the approved plans. Certified working drawings are not plans and not part of the Contract Documents.

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION. The term “Substantial Completion” means the point at which the performance of all

Work on the Project has been completed except landscaping items (including the planting of trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, and seedlings), final cleanup, and repair of unacceptable work, and provided the Contracting Officer has solely determined that:

1. the Project is safe and convenient for use by the public, and

2. failure to complete the Work and repairs excepted above does not result in the deterioration of other completed Work; and provided further, that the value of landscaping work remaining to be performed, repairs, and cleanup is less than two percent of the Total Adjusted Contract Price.

THE FOLLOWING TERMS ARE DELETED:

CLAIMS REVIEW BOARD

DISPUTE

ENGINEER.

THE TERM “ENGINEER” IS CHANGED TO “CONTRACTING OFFICER:

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

Wherever the term “Engineer” is stated in the Contract Documents it will come to mean “Contracting Officer”.

RESIDENT ENGINEER (RE).

THE TERM “RESIDENT ENGINEER” IS CHANGED TO “CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE”:

CONTRACTING OFFICER AND/OR REPRESENTATIVE. The term “Contracting Agency Resident Officer” means the field representative of the Contracting Agency having direct supervision of the administration of the Contract, and shall be interpreted to mean Contracting Officer. Wherever the term “Resident Engineer” is stated in the Contract Documents it will come to mean “Contracting Officer or Representative”

SECTION 105 – CONTROL OF WORK

105.07.01 Working in the Vicinity of Utilities

C. General. It is understood and agreed that the Contractor has considered in its bid all of the permanent and temporary utility facilities in their present, new, or relocated positions to the extent required by the Contract Documents and as revealed by its own investigations; is aware that utility service demands, adverse field conditions and emergencies may affect the Utility’s ability to comply with the proposed schedules for utility work;

is cognizant of the limited ability of the Contracting Agency to control the actions of the Utility(s), and has made allowances in its bid that it is not entitled to any Additional Compensation by reasons of delays, inconvenience or damage sustained by the Contractor due to any interference from utility facilities or the operation of moving or installing them.

The Contractor shall notify, in writing, the Utility(s) involved of the nature and scope of the Project, and of its operations that may affect their facilities or property. The notice shall include an inquiry for all information required to determine the location of the existing utility facilities and the Contractor shall also provide the portion of the approved Preliminary Schedule relative to that respective Utility. Two (2) copies of such notices and the Utility’s responses shall be sent to the Contracting Officer prior to the start of Construction Operations. The Contractor shall also attend a Utility preconstruction conference prior to the start of Construction Operations.

The Contractor shall provide each Utility the portion of the approved Baseline CPM Schedule related to the respective Utility and any approved updates or revisions that affect that Utility.

Information on the Utility(s), including the work to be performed by the Utility(s) on the Project, will be provided in the Special Provisions.

The corporations, companies, agencies, or municipalities owning or controlling the utilities, and the name, title, address, and telephone number of their local representative are as listed below:

PSE&G (ELECTRIC DIVISION)

The attention of the Contractor is called to the presence of overhead electric lines at the project site which will be relocated as a result of several utility poles being moved. The Contractor is advised to contact PSE&G to discuss project details prior to bidding. The Contractor will be responsible for coordinating his operations with those of PSE&G. No specific payment will be made for this work and all costs for same shall be included in the contract price bid. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing a third party agreement for reimbursement of work completed as specified in the Contract Documents.

Contact information:

474 Weston Canal Road Somerset, NJ 08873 Attn: Jonathan Hallenback

(732) 764-3243

PSE&G (GAS DIVISION)

The attention of the Contractor is called to the presence of an 8” gas main at the project site which requires permanent relocation. The Contractor is advised that the actual relocation of the gas main will be performed by PSE&G personnel, at no cost to the Contractor. However, the Contractor will be responsible for providing access to facilitate PSE&G’s construction of their facility. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any clearing deemed necessary by PSE&G to accomplish their relocation, and will be responsible for coordinating their operation with those of PSE&G. The Contractor is advised to contact PSE&G to discuss project details prior to bidding. No specific payment will be made for this work and all costs for same shall be included in the in the contract price bid. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing a third party agreement for reimbursement of work completed as specified in the Contract Documents.

80 Park Plaza Newark, NJ 07102 Attn: Leonard Pannucci

(973) 430-5135

VERIZON

The attention of the Contractor is called to the presence of telephone lines at the project site which will be relocated as a result of several utility poles being moved. The Contractor is advised to contact Verizon to discuss project details prior to bidding. The Contractor will be responsible for coordinating his operations with those of Verizon’s. No specific payment will be made for this work and all costs for same shall be included in the contract price bid. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing a third party agreement

445 Georges Road, Floor 2nd

North Brunswick, NJ 08902 Attn: Chris Ogrodnic

(732) 418-5601

NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER

The attention of the Contractor is called to the presence of 12” diameter ductile iron pipe (DIP) water line, reportedly to be running under the stream, which may or may not have been abandoned. This service may have been relocated (1973 bridge reconstruction) to an existing bridge bay, within a 16” sleeve. Test pits shall be performed to verify location and depth. The Contractor is advised that the actual relocation of the DIP will be performed by New Jersey American Water personnel, at no cost to the Contractor. Temporary provisions (i.e. by-pass) may be necessary, due to the staging of the construction. The Contractor will be responsible for providing access to facilitate New Jersey American Water’s construction of their permanent facility. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any clearing deemed necessary by New Jersey American Water to accomplish their relocation, and will be responsible for coordinating their operation with those of New Jersey American Water. The Contractor is advised to contact New Jersey American Water to discuss project details prior to bidding. No specific payment will be made for this work and all costs for same shall be included in the contract price bid. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing a third party agreement for reimbursement of work completed as specified in the Contract Documents.

1341 North Avenue Plainfield, NJ 07062 Attn: Mike Bange

(908) 791-3456

CABLEVISION

The attention of the Contractor is called to the presence of cable lines at the project site which will be relocated as a result of several utility poles being moved. The Contractor is advised to contact Cablevision to discuss project details prior to bidding. The Contractor will be responsible for coordinating his operations with those of Cablevision’s. No specific payment will be made for this work and all costs for same shall be included in the contract price bid. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing a third party agreement

40 Pine Street Tinton Falls, NJ 07753 Attn:

(908) 681-2222

SANITARY SEWER (PARSA)

The attention of the Contractor is called to the presence of a 54” PVC sanitary trunk sewer, approximately 14 feet below existing grade. Whereas no relocation is required, extreme caution shall be exercised when driving temporary sheeting in the vicinity. Test pits shall be performed to verify location and depth. The Contractor is advised to contact the sewer’s representative or contact person indicated below, to discuss project details prior to bidding. The Contractor will be responsible for coordinating his operations with those of PARSA.

No specific payment will be made for this work and all costs for same shall be included in the contract price bid. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing a third party agreement for reimbursement of work completed as specified in the Contract Documents.

Owner’s Representative: Contact information:

Kupper LLC PARSA 1200 Lenox Drive, Suite 101 200 Clay Ave.

Trenton, NJ 8648 Middlesex, NJ 08846 Attn: Daniel Madden, PE Rob Villee

(609) 512-3900 (732) 968-2471

Bidders are advised to verify the above information as its accuracy and completeness is not guaranteed by the Contracting Agency.

ADDITIONAL CONTACTS:

BOROUGH OF MIDDLESEX

T&M Associates Municipal Engineer 1373 Broad St.

Clifton, NJ 07013

(973) 614-0005

GREEN BROOK TOWNSHIP

Maser Consulting Thomas Herits, PE, PP, CME Municipal Engineer 331 Newman Springs Road Red Bank, NJ 07701

(732) 383-1950

SOMERSET COUNTY

Carl Andreassen, PE County of Somerset, Division of Engineering 20 Grove St.

Somerville, NJ 08876

(908) 231-7024

MIDDLESEX COUNTY

Ronald Sendner, PE Middlesex County Engineering 333 Townsend St.

New Brunswick, NJ 08903

(732) 745-3248

NJDOT CENTRAL REGION

Mazhar Paroya Permits Division 100 Daniels Way.

Freehold, NJ 07728

(732) 625-4330

THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT THE UTILITY COMPANIES TO DETERMINE THE

SCHEDULE AND THE TIME REQUIRED FOR THE UTILITY COMPANIES TO PERFORM

RELOCATION WORK.

B. Existing Facilities. The Contractor shall not proceed with any excavation operations until it has determined the exact location of the existing utility facilities within the Project from examination of the Contract Documents and through inquiries to the respective Utility(s), and through its own subsurface site investigations, including test pits.

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer at least ten (10) Business Days in advance of the excavation of any test pits, or other subsurface investigations.

C. Regulations. The Contractor shall also comply with all other State and Federal rules, and regulations applicable to work on or in the proximity of utilities. Specific attention is made to:

1. The State’s Underground Facility Protection Act. The Contractor shall notify the State’s One Call System (1-800-272-1000) and identify itself as the State’s Contractor and specify the route and contract number of the Project before performing Work on the Project.

2. High voltage line requirements according to NJSA 34:6-47.1 to 47.9, 29 CFR 1926.550, and the Utility Accommodation Policy, NJSA 16:25. The Contractor shall obtain written approval from the Department of Labor, Office of Safety Compliance, and the respective Utility(s) if required, for any operations that do not provide the minimum clearances under these regulations. The Contractor shall be responsible for any proposed power outage or de-energization associated with their operations. A copy of the approvals shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at least five

(5) Business Days in advance of starting those operations.

D. Notices. The Contractor shall make a written request to the Contracting Officer at least ten (10) Business

Days in advance of the notice requirements provided in the Special Provisions for the Contracting Agency to notify Utility(s) to proceed with the Utility(s) utility work. The Contractor shall be cognizant that where joint use poles or duct banks are used, the time frames for work performed by each user are cumulative. The Contractor shall guarantee the site availability for utility operations. The Contracting Agency will notify the Utility(s) to proceed if in the Contracting Agency’s opinion the site will be available for a particular item of utility work. The Contractor shall permit the Utility(s) or their agents access to their facilities at all times and shall cooperate with them in performing their work.

The Contractor shall cooperate with the Utility(s) concerned and shall notify them, through the Contracting Officer, not less than ten (10) Business Days in advance of the time it proposes to construct any utility item or perform any work that may endanger or affect their facilities. The Contractor shall have the contractual obligation of coordinating its activities with those of the Utility(s). The Utility(s) shall be given the opportunity to inspect the actual material to be installed as well as the installation.

The Contractor shall provide 72 hour advance notice to the Contracting Officer of any meetings scheduled with Utility(s) and provide the Contracting Officer with a copy of any correspondence with the Utility(s).

The Contractor shall make separate written notifications, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, a minimum of four (4) Business Days prior to when work may impact or be adjacent to Contracting Agency electrical installations. For ITS facilities, notification shall be to the Bureau of Traffic Operations at the location and telephone number provided in the Special Provisions. For all other electrical installations, notification shall be made to the Regional Bureau of Electrical Maintenance at the location and telephone number provided in the Special Provisions. No Contracting Agency-owned installation shall be accessed, modified, removed, or disturbed in any manner, without first making such notifications and attending a meeting with the Contracting Agency if requested.

E. Damages. The Contractor shall protect, support, and secure all in-place utility facilities so as to avoid damage to them and any interruption of service. The Contractor shall not temporarily move existing or completed utility facilities without the Utility(s) written consent, and the facilities shall be as safe and permanent at completion as they were before the Contractor’s involvement. In the event the Contractor damages a utility facility, including property service connections, the Contractor shall notify the Utility(s) immediately. The Utility(s) may complete the repairs or allow the Contractor to complete the repairs, with the Contractor responsible for any applicable time and expense.

Should the Contractor, for its own convenience, cause the Utility(s) to incur costs not covered by the utility agreement, or delay the Utility(s), or incur costs without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall be responsible for these costs and delays. The Contractor shall pay the Utility(s) within 30 days of the Utility(s) request for cost reimbursement of any repairs and other incurred costs. If payment has not been made within 30 days, the Contracting Agency may reimburse the Utility(s) for the Contractor generated costs and deduct these expenses from partial or final payment due the Contractor.

SECTION 106 – CONTROL OF MATERIAL

106.09 SUBSTITUTES FOR PROPRIETARY ITEMS

No substitution is permitted.

SECTION 109 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

109.02 SCOPE OF PAYMENT

THE THIRD SENTENCE OF THE FIRST PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

Contract is explicitly understood as a LUMP SUM contract.

DIVISION 150 – CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 157 – CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT AND MONUMENTS

157.03.01 Construction Layout

THE SEVENTH PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

Provide the Utilities with the layout needed to install relocated utility facilities and coordinate the Work. Ensure that relocated facilities do not conflict with proposed construction, including High Voltage Proximity Act conflicts.

SECTION 159 – TRAFFIC CONTROL

159.03.02 Traffic Control Devices

2. Construction Barrier Curb.

THE LAST PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

Provide top and side mounted flexible delineators on the construction barrier curb. For delineators located on the right side when facing in the direction of traffic, ensure that the retroreflective sheeting is white. For delineators located on the left side when facing in the direction of traffic, ensure that the retroreflective sheeting is yellow. Attach flexible delineators according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Starting at the beginning of the construction barrier curb section mount top delineators at 100-foot intervals on tangent sections, curves of radii greater than 1,910 feet, and at 50-foot intervals on curves of radii of 1,910 feet or less.

Mount side delineators at the lead end of each barrier segment with the top of the delineator 3 inches from the top of the barrier.

6. Traffic Control Truck with Mounted Crash Cushions.

THE LAST SENTENCE IS CHANGED TO:

Submit drawings to the RE detailing the manner of securing the ballast, signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer, certifying that it is capable of withstanding the impact forces for which the impact attenuator is rated.

159.03.08 Traffic Direction

A. Flagger.

THE LAST SENTENCE IS CHANGED TO:

Ensure that the flagger is equipped with a STOP/SLOW paddle and follows MUTCD flagging procedures.

DIVISION 200 – EARTHWORK

SECTION 201 – CLEARING SITE

201.03.01 Clearing Site

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

Remove trees and branches within 15 feet of the end of PSE&G pole cross arms. If the resulting tree is rendered hazardous, then remove the entire tree according to SECTION 802.

201.03.02 Clearing Site, Bridge and Clearing Site, Structure

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED TO THE FIRST PARAGRAPH.

Only the following equipment is permitted for the work:

1. Pneumatic or Electric Equivalent Hand Operated Hammers.

a. When demolishing concrete not closer than 6 inches to structural members: hammers weighing no more than 90 lbs (exclusive of bit), equipped only with chisel point bits.

b. When demolishing concrete within 6 inches of structural members: hammers weighing no more than 30 lbs (exclusive of bit).

2. Saw Cutters.

a. When cutting concrete within 6 inches of structural members: concrete cutters and concrete saws.

While using water in the cutting operation, provide shielding beneath the cutting operation to prevent water leakage. Continuously collect slurry and dispose of as specified in 201.03.09. Ensure that the slurry does not enter the structure or highway drainage system.

5. Other Equipment. Obtain RE approval before use.

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

The procedure is described below:

1. Prestressed Concrete Stringers and Concrete Diaphragms. Repair damage to prestressed concrete stringers and concrete diaphragms using nonshrink grout conforming to Subsection 903.08 before deck placement.

2. Steel Stringers, Floorbeams, Cross Frames, and Diaphragms.

a. Repair procedures to tensile components in conformance with ASTM A 6/A 6M and the following:

1 Repair gouges up to 1/8 inch by grinding flush in the direction of principal stress.

2 Repair gouges deeper than 1/8 inch by first grinding; then, depositing weld metal and grinding flush with the surface of the metal in the direction of principal stress. Weld using low hydrogen electrodes conforming to current AWS Specifications A5.1 and A5.5.

3 Repair kinks and deformations by flame straightening or a combination of flame straightening and jacking. Ensure flame straightening is performed by personnel having a minimum of three years of documented experience. Submit the names of the personnel to the RE for review and approval prior to performing the work.

b. Repair procedures to compression components for kinks and deformations as outlined in 2.a (3) above.

Where more than five percent of the cross-sectional area of the member is damaged, submit a repair procedure to the RE for review and approval.

Clean and paint exposed existing top flanges of beams with prime coat as specified in Subsection 554.03.

SECTION 202 – EXCAVATION

202.02 MATERIALS

THE FIRST IN THE LIST IS CHANGED TO:

Coarse Aggregate (No. 57, or 67)............................................................................................................... 901.03

202.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

THIS SECTION IS DELETED

SECTION 203 – EMBANKMENT

203.02.01 Materials

THIS SUBPART IS CHANGED TO:

Provide materials as specified:

Soil Aggregate (I-7, I-9, I-10, I-11, I-13, and I-14) .................................................................................... 901.11

203.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

THE FOLLOWING IS CHANGED:

I-14 SOIL AGGREGATE WILL NOT BE MEASURED. PAYMENT IS LUMP SUM CONTRACT PRICE

DIVISION 300 – SUBBASE AND BASE COURSES

SECTION 301 – SUBBASE

301.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

THIS SECTION IS DELETED

SECTION 302 – AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

302.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

DIVISION 400 – PAVEMENTS

SECTION 401 – HOT MIX ASPHALT (HMA) COURSES

401.02.02 Equipment

THE LAST PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

When an MTV is used, install a paver hopper insert with a minimum capacity of 14 tons in the hopper of the HMA paver.

401.03.03 HMA Courses

D. Transportation and Delivery of HMA.

THE FIRST PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

Deliver HMA using HMA trucks in sufficient quantities and at such intervals to allow continuous placement of the material. Do not allow trucks to leave the plant within 1 hour of sunset unless nighttime lighting is provided as specified in 108.06. The RE will reject HMA if the HMA trucks do not meet the requirements specified in

1009.02. The RE will suspend construction operations if the Contractor fails to maintain a continuous paving operation. Before the truck leaves the plant, obtain a weigh ticket from a fully automatic scale. Before unloading, submit for each truckload a legible weigh ticket that includes the following:

1. Name and location of the HMA plant.

2. Project title.

3. Load time and date.

4. Truck number.

5. Mix designation.

6. Plant lot number.

7. Tare, gross, and net weight.

E. Spreading and Grading.

THE THIRD PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

The use of an MTV is optional for the construction of intermediate and surface course in the traveled way. If an MTV is used, ensure that the MTV independently delivers HMA from the HMA trucks to the HMA paver. Operate the MTV to ensure that the axle loading does not damage structures, roadway, or other infrastructure.

THE THIRD PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

Use an MTV for the construction of intermediate and surface course in the traveled way. Ensure that the MTV independently delivers HMA from the HMA trucks to the HMA paver. Operate the MTV to ensure that the axle loading does not damage structures, roadway, or other infrastructure.

Use an MTV for the construction of surface course in the traveled way. Ensure that the MTV independently delivers HMA from the HMA trucks to the HMA paver. Operate the MTV to ensure that the axle loading does not damage structures, roadway, or other infrastructure.

401.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

THIS SECTION IS DELETED

DIVISION 500 – BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES

SECTION 506 – STRUCTURAL STEEL

506.03.01 Structural Steel

E. Installing High-Strength Steel Bolts.

THE SECOND PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

Provide a Skidmore-Wilhelm calibrator or an acceptable equivalent tension measuring device on the Project during erection. Ensure that the manufacturer’s representative is present during the first full day of tensioning work to provide technical assistance. Verify each lot of DTIs using the Skidmore-Wilhelm calibrator as specified in

NJDOT S-3.

506.03.06 Repair Galvanizing

THE LAST SENTENCE OF THE SECOND PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO:

If painting is directed, treat the galvanized surface according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, then apply the epoxy intermediate and urethane finish coats only.

SECTION 513 – RETAINING WALLS

THIS SECTION IS DELETED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACED WITH SECTIONS 515 AND 516.

SECTION 515 - PREFABRICATED MODULAR WALLS

515.01 Description.

This work shall consist of furnishing and construction of a Prefabricated Modular Retaining Wall Systems that include “Versalock”, “Unilock” or “Keystone” as indicated on the contract plans or approved equal in accordance with these specifications and in reasonably close conformity with the lines, grades, design, and dimensions shown on the plans.

Work includes preparing foundation soil, furnishing and installing leveling pad, unit drainage fill and backfill to the lines and grades shown on the contract drawings.

515.02 Materials.

Contractor shall submit a Manufacturer's certification, prior to start of work, that the retaining wall system components meet the requirements of this specification and the structure design. Contractor shall submit a test report documenting strength of specific modular concrete unit and geogrid reinforcement connection (if used).

515.03 Construction.

Shipment and Handling – The precast units will be shipped and handled in strict adherence with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Units damaged by improper storing, transporting, or handling shall be replaced.

Installation – The foundation bed for the structure shall be approved by the Engineer before erection is started. Before wall construction, the foundation bed shall be compacted with a vibratory compactor. Any foundation soils unsuitable shall be removed and replaced with coarse aggregate. The unit shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Special care shall be taken in setting the bottom course of units to true line and grade. While erecting each subsequent course, line, and grade shall be examined, and deviations shall be corrected to prevent cumulative inaccuracies in alignment. Joint filler and rubber pads shall be installed. Joints at corners or angle points shall be closed.

Backfill material that is to be used inside and behind all units shall be free from organic or other deleterious material.

Prefabricated modular wall units shall be filled one course at a time. Units 4 feet or less in height shall be filled in one layer and then thoroughly compacted with a vibratory tamping device. Walls which are more than 4 feet in height shall be filled in two approximately equal layers and thoroughly compacted after each layer is placed.

Backfill placement shall follow erection of each course of modular wall unit. Backfill shall be placed in such a manner as to avoid any damage or disturbance to the wall materials or misalignment of the face panels. Any wall materials which become damaged or disturbed during backfill placement shall be either removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense or corrected as directed. Any misalignment or distortion of the units due to placement of backfill outside specified limits shall be corrected. Backfill material placement shall conform to the following:

1. Select Granular Material.

a) The select granular backfill material shall be compacted to 95 percent standard proctor.

b) The moisture content of the select granular backfill material before and during compaction shall be uniformly distributed throughout each layer.

c) Select granular backfill materials shall have a placement moisture content that is less than or equal to the optimum moisture content.

d) Select granular backfill material with a placement moisture content in excess of the optimum moisture content shall be removed and reworked until the moisture content is uniformly acceptable throughout the entire lift.

e) The optimum moisture content shall be determined according to AASHTO T 99, Method C.

f) Select granular backfill material placed within 1 foot of any drainage structure or utility line which is included in the reinforced earthen volume shall not have any particle greater than 3 inches in maximum dimension.

g) The maximum lift thickness of select granular backfill material shall not exceed 10 inches loose measurement. The Contractor shall decrease this lift thickness to obtain the specified density.

2. Broken Stone Backfill.

a) Use of broken stone backfill shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 901.04.

b) The maximum lift thickness of broken stone backfill shall not exceed 8 inches.

c) According to the provisions of Subsection 919.06, Item 2. when broken stone backfill material is used, geotextile filter fabric material shall be placed at the interface of the broken stone and regular roadway materials and embankments.

3. Compaction of Backfill Material. Backfill material compaction shall adhere to the following criteria:

a) Backfill material conforming to the requirements specified herein shall be placed and compacted simultaneously with the placement of the modular units.

b) Placement and compaction shall be accomplished without distortion or displacement of the units.

c) The compaction shall take place in a direction that is parallel to the wall.

d) The 95 percent standard proctor compaction of the select granular backfill material, shall be performed on each course according to Subsection 203.10. AASHTO T 238, Method B and AASHTO T 239 shall be used to determine the achieved density.

e) To provide the proper density of the broken stone backfill, compaction shall be achieved by at least four passes with a vibratory roller that has a total operating weight of 8 to 10 tons. The roller shall be set in the vibratory mode and at a speed of between 1.5 and 2.5 mph.

f) Within 5 feet of the wall small, single or double drum, hand operated, walk-behind vibratory rollers, or walk-behind vibrating plate compactors shall be used, and at least three passes shall be made.

g) When there is evidence of wall displacement or disturbance, compaction shall be accomplished by use of a smooth drum static roller.

h) At the end of each day’s operation, the Contractor shall slope the last placed level of backfill away from the wall facing to rapidly direct runoff of rainwater away from the wall face. The Contractor shall not allow surface runoff from adjacent areas to enter the wall construction site.

When erecting a battered wall, placement of backfill behind the wall shall closely follow erection of successive courses of units. At no time shall the difference in elevation between the backfill and the top of the last erected course exceed 6 feet.

All units above the first course shall interlock with the lower courses. Vertical joint openings on the wall’s front face shall not exceed ¾ inch. The front face vertical joints shall have 12-inch wide strips of filter fabric behind each joint starting 2 feet below grade.

The overall vertical tolerance of wall (plumbness from top to bottom) shall not exceed ½ inch per 10 feet of wall height.

515.04 Working Drawings

Contractor shall submit construction drawings and design calculations for the retaining wall system prepared and stamped by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of the New Jersey. The engineering designs, techniques, and material evaluations shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s Design Manual, NCMA Design Guidelines For Segmental Retaining Walls, or the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, Section 5.8 (whichever is applicable to designer).

515.05 Measurement and Payment

THE FOLLOWING ITEM IS ADDED:

PAYMENT IS LUMP SUM CONTRACT PRICE

SECTION 516 – SOLIDER PILE LAGGING WALLS

516.01 Description.

The provision of this Section shall apply to construction of Solider Pile Lagging - Retaining Walls as shown on the Contract Plans. Under this Section, work shall include construction of the wall complete together with all other appurtenant items of construction within the common structure volume designated on the plans, including but not necessarily limited to disposal of removed material, excavation and embankment, furnishing drilled shaft drilling equipment, prefabricated drainage composite and other drainage items.

516.02 Submittals.

Six copies of the following of the following items shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval.

1. A summary of the specialized drilled shaft subcontractor’s experience on projects of a similar nature and scope.

2. List and size of proposed size of proposed equipment including cranes, drills, augers, bailing buckets, final cleaning equipment, descanting equipment, slurry pumps, casing, slurry sampling and testing equipment.

3. Details of equipment and procedures for drilled shaft installation, including drawings showing consecutive steps of the drilled shaft installation and drawings with measurements showing that the subcontractor’s proposed equipment can perform the specified work. Included in the drawings shall be shown the areas that are planned to be used for staging, layout drawings showing the proposed sequence of drilled shaft installation, details of placement and splicing.

4. Mix design for the concrete and documentation from an independent laboratory certified by the State of New Jersey and approved by NJDOT showing that the mix design conforms to the submitted mix and meets the strength requirements set by the Engineer. The mix design and documentation should be submitted for approval at least 30 calendar days prior to use.

5. Details of rock excavation methods.

6. Details of proposed methods to clean shaft after the initial excavation.

7. Procedures for control and removal of spoils.

8. Details of concrete placement including the proposed operational procedure for concrete tremie or pump (if needed) including initial placement, raising during placement, and overfilling of the rock socket concrete, and provisions to ensure final rock socket cutoff elevations.

The Engineer will evaluate the drilled shaft installation plan for the conformance with the plans and these special provisions. Within 20 working days after the receipt of the plan, the Engineer will notify the Contractor of any additional information required and /or changes that may be necessary in the opinion of the Engineer to satisfy the plans and these special provisions. Any part of the plan that is unacceptable will be rejected and the Contractor shall submit changes upon for reevaluation. The Engineer will notify the Contractor within seven working days after the receipt of proposed changes of their acceptance or rejection. All approvals given by the Engineer shall be subject to trial and satisfactory performance in the field.

516.03 Equipment, Materials and Methods of Construction.

Equipment:

Drilling shaft equipment for installation shall be modern equipment. The proposed drilling equipment and methods shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer and approval shall be secured before mobilization. Approval by the Engineer shall not relive the drilled shaft subcontractor of his responsibility to provide equipment with sufficient power, downward thrust and torque, materials, and methods to adequately perform the work in a safe, timely, workmanlike manner. Approval shall not be the reason to hold the State and/or the Engineer responsible for the drilled shaft subcontractor’s failure to perform the work.

Materials:

Structural Steel

Provide soldier piles as shown on the plans conforming to the provisions of subsection 917-10 Structural Steel.

Steel shall conform to AASHTO M270, Grade 50.

Lagging

Provide the lagging shown on the plans:

Treated wood graded for an extreme fiber stress of at least 1200 psi conforming to the provisions of subsection 918-06 Stress Graded Timber and Lumber with the full dimension thickness shown on the plans.

Provide preservative treatment conforming to the American Wood Preserves Institute (AWPA) Standard C-2, Soil Contact.

Concrete Conforming to the provisions of subsection 914-04. Concrete for the cast in place or precast (if proposed) shall meet the requirements of Class B concrete of 3,700-psi compressive design strength at 28 days.

Concrete Backfill for Holes (Rock Sockets)

Concrete Backfill: Concrete conforming to the provisions of Section 914-0. Concrete shall meet the requirements of Class B concrete of 4,600-psi compressive design strength at 28 days.

Reinforcing Steel

Reinforcement shall conform to Section 914.01, Grade 60.

Methods of Construction:

A. General

Perform work in a manner that causes no subsidence of the surrounding ground surface. If subsidence should occur, cease work and provide a written plan to prevent subsidence to the Engineer for review. Resume work after the Engineer has approved the plan in writing. Repair all damage that resulted from the subsidence at no additional cost to the State. Drilling shall be progressed through in-situ soils and all buried obstructions and debris to the elevation shown.

The Contractor shall perform the excavation required for the installation of piles/socket through whatever materials are encountered, to the dimensions and elevations shown in the Plans or otherwise required by Special Provisions. The Contractor’s methods and equipment shall be suitable for the intended purpose and the material encountered. The Contractor shall provide equipment capable of construction shafts of the minimum diameter and to the depth or elevation shown on the plans. Temporary sleeves or casings are permitted and may be required as per the plans. The equipment shall be capable to construction a shaft to a depth equal to the deepest shaft shown in the plans plus 15.0 feet.

Full-length piles shall always be used where practical, but if splices cannot be avoided, the method of splicing and splice location shall be submitted for approval.

Install the Soldier Piles by placing them in holes as indicated on the plans in accordance with the following tolerances:

1. Plan tolerance of 3 in. at the top of pile, verified by survey methods.

2. Vertical tolerance of 1/8” per foot on each axis of the soldier pile shown on the plans. Verify the axes on the top 5 feet of the soldier pile with a straight edge (5 ft. minimum length) and a level (4 ft. minimum length).

For each pile out of tolerance, provide a satisfactory replacement or provide a modification approved by the Engineer prior to proceeding.

B. Placing Piles in Holes

Provide equipment capable of establishing holes of the minimum diameter and to the depth or elevation shown on the plans. Temporary sleeves or casings are permitted and may be required as per the plans.

If the assumed top of socket elevation shown on the plans varies by more than 2.0 feet, stop work and notify the Engineer. The Engineer will notify the Geotechnical Engineering Bureau of the Department and obtain written recommendations prior to allowing the work to proceed.

After placing the piles, backfill holes with the backfill(s) indicated on the plans.

C. Backfilling Concrete Backfill: Place backfill in accordance with the provisions of subsections 914-04. The drilled hole will be partially or possibly filled with water or drilling mud. As such, concrete shall be placed by the tremie method in accordance with Section 501.12. Provide a minimum curing time of one (1) day before placing any lagging.

D. Lagging

Install horizontal lagging in a manner approved by the Engineer so that the unsupported soil height is a maximum of three feet at all times. If the method chosen for attaching the lagging to the soldier piles requires reattachment of lagging to the soldier piles due to planned excavation on both sides of the wall, reattach the lagging at no additional cost.

E. Concrete Facing

Facing concrete can be cast-in-place as shown on the plans or the Contractor may propose precast concrete panels. Working Drawings (Shop Drawings) shall be submitted for review and approval for either of the alternatives. Prefabricated panels manufactured without prior written approval from the Engineer will not be accepted.

Architectural treatment and color staining is required for the facing as indicated on the contract plans. Refer to the specifications “09 90 00 Paints and Coatings” for the pertinent information and project requirements.

516.04 Working Drawings

Final Design of alternate retaining walls shall be submitted as Working Drawings (Shop Drawings) that include, but not limited to, the following:

1. An elevation view of the wall indicating elevations at the top of wall and at the beginning an end wall stations.

2. All breaks in vertical alignment and elevations at whole station numbers at every 20 ft. increments.

3. A numbered panel layout for fabrication and erection purposes.

4. Locations and elevations at of all steps (bottom of wall/top of footings).

5. The location of the proposed final grade in front and at the back of the wall.

6. Plan view of the wall, which indicated the offsets from construction baseline and stations at breaks in horizontal alignments.

7. ROW limits and their relationships to the wall.

8. Centerlines of drainage structures or utilities behind and passing through or under walls.

9. General notes, design parameters, soil characteristics, and factor of safety.

10. Typical sections of the wall indicating internal drainage and surface drainage behind the wall, typical cross-sections of the cut and fill sections and limit and extent granular backfill material placed above original ground.

11. Typical panels as well as special panels, such as bends, dimensions necessary to construct the element, the location of reinforcing steel in the element and the location of the reinforcement element attachment devices, that are embedded in the panels.

12. Limits and extent of common structure value, such as excavation, volume of concrete, reinforcement steel, depth of rock sockets, length of soldier piles, backfill etc.

13. All quantities and including suggested sequence of construction necessary to construct the wall

516.05 Measurement and Payment

THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED:

PAYMENT IS LUMP SUM CONTRACT PRICE AND INCLUDES COSTS FOR:

Item

CONCRETE LAGGING WALL (18” THICK)

SOLDIER PILE (W27X114)

DRILLED SHAFT

DIVISION 600 – MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 606 – SIDEWALKS, DRIVEWAYS, AND ISLANDS

606.03.02 Concrete Sidewalks, Driveways, and Islands

H. Protection and Curing.

THE LAST SENTENCE IS CHANGED TO:

Ensure vehicles and other loads are not placed on sidewalks, islands, and driveways until the concrete has attained…