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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment necessary to make the follow ing changes:

• Adjust the Statement of Work - Part 3 Execution: Steel Posts

• Respond to Request For Information

• Provide the VTrans Standard G1 “W BEAM GAURDRAIL WITH STEEL POST” draw ing

• To extend the solicitation closing date through 29 March 2019 at 5:00 pm

All other aspects of the solicitation remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-Mar-2019

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912WJ19Q0058

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11-Mar-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

19-Mar-2019

CODE

U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

W912WJ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

ROBERT.C.GARRAHAN@USACE.ARMY.MILEMAIL:978-318-8814TEL:

ROBERT C GARRAHAN / ADDED BY UPASS

W912WJ19Q0058

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0001

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION AND GOVERNMENT RESPONSES

1) Under part 3 Executuion on page 12, it states the steel posts need to set a minimum of 6' below grade, all of your descriptions refer to VTrans Drawing. Was this a typo and it should say 6' long steel posts?

RESPONSE: The Governement has corrected the error on page 12 of the Statement of work. Refer to the attachment: VTrans Standard G1 “W BEAM GAURDRAIL WITH STEEL POSTS” drawing.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

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GUARDRAIL REPLACEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

UNION VILLAGE DAM

THETFORD, VT

Scope of Work December 2018

I. General

1. Scope of work

Provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to remove existing guardrail system (8 sections) and replace it with a new galvanized W-beam guardrail system (galvanized beam guard railings with galvanized steel posts). The work includes the following:

Remove and replace approximately 3,370 feet of existing wood post and steel W-beam guardrail system along the access road and dam crest at Union Village Dam.

Properly dispose of existing guardrail and wood posts.

The post holes from guardrail removal will need to be backfilled with gravel so holes will not pose a safety hazard.

The new W-beam galvanized guardrail systems shall include rail elements and fittings, line posts, offset blocks, end post with anchorages, terminal and end sections, and all necessary hardware. Unless otherwise noted, guardrail system shall be a single faced barrier.

2. Location

The Union Village Dam Project Office is located at 2 Main Street in East Thetford, Vermont.

Refer to Locus Map 1 for location of access road, dam crest area, and guardrail section locations.

3. Site Visit Contact the Technical Point of Contact to arrange a site visit. The Technical Point of Contact for the project is Heather Morse, 802-295-2855, or Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil.

4. Schedule The work shall be completed within 90 days from 6/1/2019. The project area will be open to the contractor Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and all work must be done during those hours unless additional hours are approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

5. Safety

a. General: All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable OSHA, federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed at the project office or electronically at Headquarters USACE website under publications using the following link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_3 85-1-1.pdf

a. Modified Activity Hazard Analysis:

A Modified AHA shall be submitted and must cover all the major phases of work. A major phase of work is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform the work. The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. Work shall not proceed on a phase of work until the AHAs have been accepted by the GDA. A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the Modified AHA’s contents with all effected onsite employees. The Modified AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate. The AHA’s shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program.

Emergency Reponses Procedures shall be documented in the Modified AHA and will include a map with directions to the nearest hospital, emergency contact numbers, and onsite First Aid/CPR responders.

b. Required Personnel:

The Contractor shall designate one employee as the site’s Competent Person (CP) who is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all employees. The CP shall be present at the project site and report to the contractor’s upper management. The CP is required to have related construction and/or service experience.

In addition, when emergency medical services are not accessible within 5 minutes of the work location and there are 2 or more workers onsite, at least 2 employees shall be trained in First Aid and CPR. Minimum qualifications are listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 03.A.02.c.

c. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the GDA within 4 hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D shall be immediately reported to the GDA. ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the GDA within five working days of the incident.

The Contractor shall complete the attached “USACE Contractor Monthly Summary Record of Injuries/Illness and Work Hour Exposure” (for prime and its subcontractors) and forward the completed form to the GDA no later than close of business on the 5th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the prime contractor to the GDA shall be electronically.

6. Preconstruction Conference

Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a “Preconstruction Conference.” The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall attend this meeting. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the Government and Contractor. No work shall be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Preconstruction Conference the Contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Preconstruction Conference:

i. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

ii. Contractor’s Safety Program (including sub-contractors).

iii. Accident Prevention Plan (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

iv. Weekly Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vii. Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures.

viii. Invoice and payment.

7. Permits

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

8. Security

The Contractor shall comply with all established security policies at Union Village Dam.

Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, areas may be subject to periodic closures, which in turn may reduce or inhibit the Contractor’s ability to access certain areas. During periods of heightened security, the Government reserves the right, at any time, to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service in an area. The Contractor shall be given at least a 24 hour notice of any such closure.

9. Traffic Regulation and Control The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining vehicular traffic flow on the access road and dam crest. Flagmen shall be used where designated by Technical Point of Contract. The contractor may work from the road and use it for storage, providing one land of roadway is left open for travel.

10. Contractor Conduct

Alcohol and firearms are prohibited on project grounds. Contractor and employees shall comply with CFR 36 Rules and Regulations.

11. Payment Payment will be made on a per job basis. After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor shall submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. For jobs greater than 30 days the Contractor may request progress payment. All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers PO Box 55 North Hartland, VT 05052

Or Emailed to Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

Existing Conditions:

See attached informational photos for examples of the existing guardrail systems and surrounding areas.

Summary:

Provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to perform the following work:

Remove and dispose of 3,370 feet of existing wood post and steel W-beam guardrail system (In eight separate sections), and install 3,370 feet of new W-beam guardrail system along the access road and dam crest at Union Village Dam. Guardrail system will need to meet up with an existing guardrail section in one location (see attached informational photos).

The new W-beam guardrail systems at all locations shall include rail elements and fittings, line posts, end post with anchorages, terminal and end sections, and all necessary hardware. Unless otherwise noted, guardrail system shall be a single faced barrier.

Locating and avoiding any underground government owned utilities and instrumentation wires will be the responsibility of the contractor. Portions of the dam crest guardrails (Sections 7 & 8) are expected to be in close proximity to underground utilities and instrumentation wires.

The post holes from guardrail removal will need to be backfilled with gravel so holes will not pose a safety hazard.

Requests for Information:

Requests concerning the work of this project should be directed to the Technical Point of Contact Heather Morse, at 802-295-2855 or Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil.

Submittals:

Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this scope of work, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be prosecuted using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted for review and accepted by the Government prior to the commencement of any field activities.

Accident Prevention Plan (APP) Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Project Work Schedule CPR and 1st Aid certificates Shop drawings for guardrail system fabrication and erection Certified Mill Test Report: report shall show the results of physical and chemical tests of the metal and its coating Gravel

Security Verification

Clean Up:

The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any storage areas, free from the accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area the Contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Government.

Government Resources:

The Contractor is responsible for providing all materials to complete the project. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, water, electricity, telephone services, or other resources. The Contractor may use the sanitary facilities at the Union Village Dam project office but must proceed directly to and from the sanitary facilities.

Environmental Protection:

Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned on a daily basis. Water, air and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. Storage and usage of lubricants and daily fueling of machinery and equipment shall occur at least 50 feet from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands, vernal pools).

Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

Environmentally Preferred Products Field painting services require contractors to use or supply products covered by the following environmental programs:

1. Safer Choice (formerly DfE) - Includes all-purpose and specialty cleaners, hand soaps, odor removers, and more (https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/products).

2. BioPreferred - Includes air fresheners, cleaners, floor protectors, and more (https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml).

3. CPG - Includes toilet paper, plastic trash bags, recycling containers, and more (https://www3.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/index.htm).

Products that are identified as “environmentally preferable”, products that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products that serve the same purpose, and bio-based will be selected over those which do not carry such designations. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, products and chemicals, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product. The following factors to consider when selecting products include:

environmental performance, cost performance, bio-based, recycled content, biodegradability, technical performance, and availability.

Omissions:

This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state, or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable and functional product.

Quality Assurance:

The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

Other Contracts:

The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with other contractors and Government employees. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act, which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor, or by Government employees.

Receiving and Storing Materials:

The contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive material or supplies for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to contractor equipment or material.

Part 2 Products:

General:

All products shall conform to the 2011 edition of the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) 2011 Standard Specifications for Construction Book” (hereinafter referred to as VTrans),” Drawing Standard G-1 titled “Steel Beam Guardrail with Steel Posts,” Drawing Standard G-1d titled “Steel Beam Guardrail Approach End Terminal, Steel Beam Guardrail Trailing End Terminal, Anchor for Steel Beam Guardrail, Steel Beam Median Barrier,” and as specified herein. Where there is a conflict between the noted references and standards, the most stringent requirement shall govern.

Steel rail elements shall be shop punched to allow for 1905 mm (6 foot -3 inch) post spacing or as required. Where the rail is on a curve having a radius of 45 m (150 ft) or less, the rail shall be shop curved. The plates at the splice shall make contact throughout the area of the splice.

Steel Posts and Post Accessories

Steel posts, composite plastic offset blocks, splice plates, brackets, channel anchors, and other post accessories shall meet VTrans Subsection 728.01(c) and VTrans Drawing Standard G-1 and conform to the requirements of AASHTO M 270, Grade 36. After fabrication, all posts, post accessories, and channel anchors shall be galvanized in accordance with the requirements of AASHTO M 111. Post and bolts and splice connections shall withstand a pull of 5,000 lb in either direction. Material shall be fabricated to its proper dimensions prior to treatment.

For steel posts and post accessories, a Type D Certification in accordance with VTrans Subsection 700.02(c)(3) shall be submitted to the Government.

Rail Elements and Terminals:

Rail elements shall be standard steel W-beams conforming to VTrans Subsection 728.02(d) and AASHTO M 180, Class A, Type II zinc coated.

Dimensions and thickness for rail elements and terminals shall be as specified on VTrans Drawing Standard G-1. Elements shall be shop punched to allow for 6’-3” post spacing.

Where the rail is on a curve having a radius of 45 m (150 ft) or less, the rail shall be shop curved. The plates at the splice shall make contact throughout the area of the splice.

Galvanized rail elements and terminals shall be treated with a solution of sodium dichromate or other approved chemical solutions so as to prevent or reduce storage stain.

For rail elements, a Type D Certification in accordance with VTrans Subsection 700.02(c)(3) shall be submitted to the Government.

Delineation Devices:

Delineators for steel posts shall be flat sheet aluminum conforming to VTrans Subsection

751.04 and the details shown on VTrans Drawing Standard G-1, or high impact polycarbonate thermoplastic conforming to VTrans Subsection 751.07 and the details shown on VTrans Drawing Standard G-1.

The face of each delineator shall be reflectorized with reflective sheeting conforming to VTrans Subsection 750.08 and of the type shown on VTrans Drawing Standard G-1.

For delineation devices, a Type A Certification in accordance with VTrans Subsection 700.02(c)(1) shall be submitted to the Government.

Hardware:

Hardware such as bolts, nuts, and washers, cable splices, hook bolts, anchor rod assemblies, and cable end units shall conform to the dimensions shown on VTrans Standard Drawing G-1.

Steel bolts shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A 307, Grade A. Steel nuts shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M 291. Steel washers shall conform to the requirements of ASTM F 844.

All bolts, nuts, and washers shall be either hot-dip galvanized in accordance with the requirements of AASHTO M 232 or mechanically galvanized using a mechanically deposited process conforming to the requirements of AASHTO M 298, Class 50. All other hardware shall be galvanized in accordance with AASHTO M 232.

For hardware, a Type D Certification in accordance with VTrans Section 700.02(c)(3) shall be provided to the Government.

Gravel

Crushed gravel shall meet VTrans Standard Specifications for construction section

704.05 or 704.06.

Part 3 Execution:

Demolition:

Remove and dispose of the following offsite: 3,370 feet of existing wood post and steel W-beam guardrail system (in 8 separate sections) at Union Village Dam (see informational photos).

The existing guardrail systems removed shall become the property of the Contractor.

Disposal offsite shall be in accordance with Federal, Local, and state regulations.

Fill all holes left after removal of existing posts with compacted gravel backfill.

Installation:

General Prior to the start of work and within 7 days of contract award, the Contractor shall walk the site with the Technical Point of Contact to confirm with the Contractor the beginning and end of each run of guardrail system. Refer below to Informational Photos for existing conditions at the Union Village Dam site location of proposed work.

Install W-beam guardrail system in accordance with Section 621 titled “Traffic Barriers,” Drawing Standard G-1 titled “Steel Beam Guardrail with Steel Posts,” Drawing Standard G-1D titled “Steel Beam Guardrail Approach End Terminal, Steel Beam Guardrail Trailing End Terminal, Anchor for Steel Beam Guardrail, Steel Beam Median Barrier, and as specified herein. Height of rail above finished grade and offset from top of slope shall be as shown on VTrans Drawing Standard G-1.

Store all galvanized rail elements, end sections and accessories to prevent galvanic action. Do not store in direct contact with the soil. The material may be stored in the open, provided it is properly separated, stacked and drained. Protect galvanized surfaces which have been abraded exposing the base metal, threaded portions of all fittings and fasteners and cut ends of bolts from moisture, soil or other damaging elements. The Contractor is responsible for the condition of the material in storage.

At each location where an electric transmission, distribution, or secondary line crosses the steel guardrail rail system covered by these specifications, the guardrail shall be grounded as required by the electric utility company.

Steel Posts The steel posts shall be set a minimum of six feet below grade. Posts may be set in holes, or they may be driven if suitable caps and driving equipment are used to prevent damage to the posts. Distorted posts will not be accepted. The installed posts shall be plumb, accurately aligned and spaced, and to the full depth as shown on VTrans Drawing Standard G-1.

When holes are used the bottom of the hole shall be thoroughly tamped to grade. The space around the posts shall be backfilled with suitable material in 6 inch layers and tamped thoroughly compacted with air or mechanical tampers.

Rail Elements Rail elements shall be erected in a manner resulting in a smooth, continuous installation.

All bolts, except adjustment bolts, shall be drawn tight. Bolts shall be of sufficient length to extend beyond the nuts. At each splice the exposed end of each element shall be lapped in the direction away from approaching traffic.

All metal work shall be prefabricated in a fabrication shop. Field punching, cutting, or welding shall be prohibited. Holes may be drilled or cutting made for special details only and as approved by the Technical Point of Contact. Warped or deformed rail elements will be rejected. Rail elements to be erected on a radius of 150 feet or less shall be shop curved to the approximate curvature of the installation.

Damage galvanized surfaces, threaded portions of all fittings and fasteners, and cut ends of bolts after assembly shall be repaired by thoroughly wire brushing the damaged or cut areas and painting the areas with two coats of zinc-rich primer, 708-NH 1.60.

Rail elements shall include retroreflectorized delineators, white or yellow. They shall be placed in accordance with VTrans Drawing Standard G-1.

Delineation:

As an aid to installation, reflectors for use in the valley of W-shaped steel beam rail elements may have a 3/4 inch slot extending horizontally from the bolt hole in the base to the end of the base away from the reflectorized surface or extending vertically down from the bolt hole to the lower edge of the base. The directions indicated are viewed looking at the installed reflector unit from the point on the roadway centerline, which is the intersection of the perpendicular to the centerline that passes through the reflector unit base.

Terminals:

Guardrail terminals shall be constructed and installed as shown on VTrans Drawing Standard G-1d.

The guardrail systems shall begin and end with terminals. Terminals consist of posts, rail elements, hardware, and anchorage assembly necessary to construct the terminal section.

Field Painting

Repair damaged galvanizing and bare steel surfaces in accordance with ASTM A780, Annex A2.

Galvanized surfaces, threaded portions of all fittings and fasteners, and components that have been cut, abraded, or damaged such that base metal is exposed shall be thoroughly cleaned to produce a clean, bare and dry bright metal surface with a roughened profile.

Extend cleaning and feather into the edges of adjacent undamaged galvanizing. Use a power sanding disk per SSPC-SP3. For bolts use a thorough hand wire brushing and SP1 cleaning as a minimum.

After thorough cleaning paint damaged areas, in two to four coats to a thickness equivalent to the surrounding galvanizing, with an organic zinc-rich repair paint containing 92 percent (minimum) zinc by weight in the dry film, according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Silver paint, brite paint, or aluminum paint is not acceptable.

Wherever guardrail panels are nested, and the surfaces on both panels will be in contact with each other, shall be coated with grease rustproofing compound meeting the requirements of VTrans Subsection 708.04.

(End of Summary of Changes)