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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
AND
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
FOR CONSTRUCTION ON STATE HIGHWAY IN
SAN DIEGO COUNTY AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM 0.1 KM SOUTH OF THE
19TH STREET OVERCROSSING TO THE TAMARACK AVENUE OVERCROSSING
DISTRICT 11, ROUTE 5
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For Use in Connection with Standard Specifications Dated JULY 1999, Standard Plans Dated JULY 1999, and Labor Surcharge and Equipment Rental Rates.
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CONTRACT NO. 11-240304
11-SD-5-R16.7/R79.3
Federal Aid Project
ACIM-005-1(603)10E
Bids Open: October 6, 2005Dated: September 6, 2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS 1
COPY OF ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE 4
SPECIAL PROVISIONS 6
SECTION 1.SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS 6
AMENDMENTS TO JULY 1999 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS 6
SECTION 2.PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS 68
21.01GENERAL 68
21.015FEDERAL LOBBYING RESTRICTIONS 68
21.02DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) 69
21.02ADBE GOAL FOR THIS PROJECT 70
21.02BSUBMISSION OF DBE INFORMATION 71
SECTION 3.AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT 72
SECTION 4.BEGINNING OF WORK, TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES 73
SECTION 5.GENERAL 73
SECTION 51.MISCELLANEOUS 73
51.01PLANS AND WORKING DRAWINGS 73
51.011EXAMINATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, CONTRACT, AND SITE OF WORK 73
51.012DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS 73
51.013LINES AND GRADES 74
51.015LABORATORY 74
51.017CONTRACT BONDS 74
51.019COST REDUCTION INCENTIVE 74
51.02LABOR NONDISCRIMINATION 74
51.022EXCLUSION OF RETENTION 74
51.023UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS 75
51.03INTEREST ON PAYMENTS 75
51.04PUBLIC SAFETY 75
51.05TESTING 76
51.06REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 76
51.07(BLANK) 77
51.075BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS 77
51.08SUBCONTRACTOR AND DBE RECORDS 77
51.083DBE CERTIFICATION STATUS 77
51.086PERFORMANCE OF DBE SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS 78
51.09SUBCONTRACTING 78
51.10PROMPT PROGRESS PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS 79
51.103RECORDS 79
51.11PARTNERING 79
51.12AREAS FOR CONTRACTOR'S USE 79
51.13PAYMENTS 80
51.14PROJECT INFORMATION 80
51.15SOUND CONTROL REQUIREMENTS 80
51.16INTERNET DAILY EXTRA WORK REPORT 80
51.17AERIALLY DEPOSITED LEAD 81
SECTION 6.(BLANK) 81
SECTION 7.(BLANK) 81
SECTION 8.MATERIALS 81
SECTION 81.MISCELLANEOUS 81
81.01SUBSTITUTION OF NONMETRIC MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS 81
81.02PREQUALIFIED AND TESTED SIGNING AND DELINEATION MATERIALS 88
81.03STATE-FURNISHED MATERIALS 94
81.04SLAG AGGREGATE 94
SECTION 82.CONCRETE 95
82.01PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE 95
82.02CEMENT AND AIR CONTENT 96
SECTION83.WELDING 97
83.01WELDING 97
GENERAL 97
WELDING FOR OVERHEAD SIGN AND POLE STRUCTURES 99
PAYMENT 100
SECTION 9.(BLANK) 100
SECTION 10.CONSTRUCTION DETAILS 100
SECTION 101.GENERAL 100
101.01ORDER OF WORK 100
101.02WATER POLLUTION CONTROL 100
RETENTION OF FUNDS 101
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM PREPARATION, APPROVAL AND AMENDMENTS 101
COST BREAK-DOWN 103
WPCP IMPLEMENTATION 105
MAINTENANCE 106
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 106
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL TRAINING 106
PAYMENT 106
101.03TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL 107
MATERIALS 107
APPLICATION 107
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 108
101.04STREET SWEEPING 108
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 108
101.05TEMPORARY CONCRETE WASHOUT (PORTABLE) 108
PLACEMENT 108
PAYMENT 109
101.06PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY 109
101.07DAMAGE REPAIR 109
101.08SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING REPORT 109
101.09PROGRESS SCHEDULE (CRITICAL PATH METHOD) 110
DEFINITIONS 110
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 110
COMPUTER SOFTWARE 111
NETWORK DIAGRAMS, REPORTS AND DATA 111
BASELINE SCHEDULE 112
UPDATE SCHEDULE 112
FINAL UPDATE SCHEDULE 112
RETENTION 112
PAYMENT 112
101.10OBSTRUCTIONS 112
101.11MOBILIZATION 113
101.12CONSTRUCTION AREA TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES 113
101.13CONSTRUCTION AREA SIGNS 113
101.14MAINTAINING TRAFFIC 114
101.15CLOSURE REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS 119
CLOSURE SCHEDULE 119
CONTINGENCY PLAN 119
LATE REOPENING OF CLOSURES 120
COMPENSATION 120
101.16TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR LANE CLOSURE 120
101.17TEMPORARY PAVEMENT DELINEATION 121
GENERAL 121
101.18PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN 121
101.19TEMPORARY RAILING 121
101.20TRAFFIC PLASTIC DRUMS 121
101.21TEMPORARY CRASH CUSHION MODULE 122
101.22EXISTING HIGHWAY FACILITIES 123
RELOCATE SIGN STRUCTURE (BRIDGE MOUNTED) 124
101.23EARTHWORK 124
101.24MATERIAL CONTAINING AERIALLY DEPOSITED LEAD 124
LEAD COMPLIANCE PLAN 124
EXCAVATION AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN 125
DUST CONTROL 125
MATERIAL TRANSPORTATION 125
DISPOSAL 126
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 126
101.25FIBER ROLLS 126
MATERIALS 126
INSTALLATION 127
MAINTENANCE 127
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 127
101.26AGGREGATE BASE 127
101.27ASPHALT CONCRETE 127
101.28STEEL STRUCTURES 129
MATERIALS 130
CHECK TESTING 130
ROTATIONAL CAPACITY TESTING PRIOR TO SHIPMENT TO JOB SITE 130
INSTALLATION TENSION TESTING AND ROTATIONAL CAPACITY TESTING AFTER ARRIVAL ON THE JOB SITE 135
SURFACE PREPARATION 135
SEALING 135
WELDING 135
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 136
101.29SIGN STRUCTURES 136
101.30CLEAN AND PAINT SIGN STRUCTURES 137
CLEAN AND PAINT UNGALVANIZED SURFACES 138
PAYMENT 139
PAINT GALVANIZED SURFACES 139
101.31METAL BEAM GUARD RAILING 140
ALTERNATIVE FLARED TERMINAL SYSTEM 140
SECTION 102.HIGHWAY PLANTING AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS 141
102.01GENERAL 141
COST BREAK-DOWN 141
102.02EXISTING HIGHWAY PLANTING 144
MAINTAIN EXISTING PLANTED AREAS 144
102.03EXISTING HIGHWAY IRRIGATION FACILITIES 144
CHECK AND TEST EXISTING IRRIGATION FACILITIES 144
REMOVE EXISTING IRRIGATION FACILITIES 144
102.04HIGHWAY PLANTING 144
HIGHWAY PLANTING MATERIALS 145
ROADSIDE CLEARING 145
PESTICIDES 145
PLANTING 146
PLANT ESTABLISHMENT WORK 146
102.05IRRIGATION SYSTEMS 146
VALVE BOXES 147
ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION COMPONENTS 147
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL TEST 148
PIPE 148
RECLAIMED WATER WARNING SIGN 148
SPRINKLERS 149
FINAL IRRIGATION SYSTEM CHECK 149
SECTION 103.SIGNALS, LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 149
103.01DESCRIPTION 149
103.02COST BREAK-DOWN 149
103.03CONDUIT 150
103.04PULL BOXES 150
103.05CONDUCTORS AND WIRING 150
SIGNAL INTERCONNECT CABLE. 150
103.06BONDING AND GROUNDING 150
103.07SERVICE 151
103.08NUMBERING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 151
103.09TELEPHONE DEMARCATION CABINET 151
103.10MODEL 500 CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN SYSTEM 151
103.11FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION CABLE PLANT 152
103.12FIBER OPTIC LABELING 155
103.13FIBER OPTIC CABLE INSTALLATION 156
103.14PASSIVE CABLE ASSEMBLIES AND COMPONENTS 156
103.15MEDIA CONVERTER 156
103.16SERIAL TO ETHERNET CONVERSION UNIT 157
103.17VERY HIGH SPEED DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINE SWITCH 158
103.18CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT 159
103.19CATEGORY 5E CABLE 160
103.20FIBER OPTIC TESTING 161
103.21PAYMENT 161
SECTION 11.(BLANK) 161
SECTION 12.(BLANK) 161
SECTION 13.RELATIONS WITH RAILROAD 162
131.01GENERAL 162
SECTION14 FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL-AID CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 163
STANDARD PLANS LIST
The Standard Plan sheets applicable to this contract include, but are not limited to those indicated below. The Revised Standard Plans (RSP) and New Standard Plans (NSP) which apply to this contract are included as individual sheets of the project plans.
A10A / AbbreviationsA10B / Symbols
A77A / Metal Beam Guard Railing – Typical Wood Post With Wood Block
A77AA / Metal Beam Guard Railing – Typical Steel Post With Wood Block
A77B / Metal Beam Guard Railing - Standard Hardware
A77C / Metal Beam Guard Railing – Wood Post and Wood Block Details
A77CA / Metal Beam Guard Railing – Steel Post and Wood Block Details
A77D / Metal Beam Guard Railing – Typical Layouts
A77E / Metal Beam Guard Railing – Typical Layouts
A77F / Metal Beam Guard Railing – Typical Embankment Widening for End Treatments
A77FA / Metal Beam Guard Railing – Typical Line Post Installation
RSP A77G / Metal Beam Guard Railing – End Treatment, Terminal Anchor Assembly (Type SFT)
A77H / Metal Beam Guard Railing - Anchor Cable and Anchor Plate Details
RSP A77L / Metal Beam Guard Railing and Single Faced Barrier Railing Terminal System - End Treatments
NSP A77S / Metal Beam Railing Terminal System (Type Fleat)
A87 / Curbs, Dikes and Driveways
H1 / Planting and Irrigation - Abbreviations
H2 / Planting and Irrigation - Symbols
H3 / Planting and Irrigation Details
H4 / Planting and Irrigation Details
H5 / Planting and Irrigation Details
H6 / Planting and Irrigation Details
H7 / Planting and Irrigation Details
H8 / Planting and Irrigation Details
T1A / Temporary Crash Cushion, Sand Filled (Unidirectional)
RSP T2 / Temporary Crash Cushion, Sand Filled (Shoulder Installations)
T3 / Temporary Railing (Type K)
RSP T7 / Construction Project Funding Identification Signs
RSP T10 / Traffic Control System for Lane Closure On Freeways and Expressways
RSP T10A / Traffic Control System for Lane and Complete Closures On Freeways and Expressways
RSP T14 / Traffic Control System for Ramp Closure
RS1 / Roadside Signs, Typical Installation Details No. 1
RS2 / Roadside Signs - Wood Post, Typical Installation Details No. 2
RS4 / Roadside Signs, Typical Installation Details No. 4
RSP S1 / Overhead Signs - Truss, Instructions and Examples
RSP S8A / Overhead Signs - Steel Frames - Removable Sign Panel Frames
RSP S9 / Overhead Signs - Walkway Details No. 1
RSP S10 / Overhead Signs - Walkway Details No. 2
RSP S11 / Overhead Signs - Walkway Safety Railing Details
ES-1A / Signal, Lighting and Electrical Systems - Symbols and Abbreviations
ES-1B / Signal, Lighting and Electrical Systems - Symbols and Abbreviations
ES-2A / Signal, Lighting and Electrical Systems - Service Equipment
ES-2C / Signal, Lighting and Electrical Systems - Service Equipment Notes, Type III Series
ES-2E / Signal, Lighting and Electrical Systems - Service Equipment and Typical Wiring Diagram Type III-B Series
ES-3C / Signal, Lighting and Electrical Systems - Controller Cabinet Details
ES-3D / Signal, Lighting and Electrical Systems - Telephone Demarcation Cabinet Details, Type A
ES-8 / Signal, Lighting and Electrical Systems - Pull Box Details
ES-9B / Signal, Lighting and Electrical Systems - Electrical Details, Structure Installations
ES-13A / Signal, Lighting and Electrical Systems - Splicing Details
ES-15C / Sign Illumination - Sign Illumination Equipment
Contract No. 11-240304
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Federal Project with DBE Goals (12-01-99)
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
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CONTRACT NO. 11-240304
11-SD-5-R16.7/R79.3
Sealed proposals for the work shown on the plans entitled:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; PROJECT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION ON STATE HIGHWAY IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM 0.1 KM SOUTH OF THE 19TH STREET OVERCROSSING TO THE TAMARACK AVENUE OVERCROSSING
will be received at the Department of Transportation, 3347 Michelson Drive, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92612-1692, until 2o'clock p.m. on October 6, 2005, at which time they will be publicly opened and read in Room C - 1116 at the same address.
Proposal forms for this work are included in a separate book entitled:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION ON STATE HIGHWAY IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM 0.1 KM SOUTH OF THE 19TH STREET OVERCROSSING TO THE TAMARACK AVENUE OVERCROSSING
General work description: Install Changeable Message Signs
This project has a goal of 9 percent disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation.
No prebid meeting is scheduled for this project.
THIS PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO THE "BUY AMERICA" PROVISIONS OF THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1982 AS AMENDED BY THE INTERMODAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1991.
Bids are required for the entire work described herein.
At the time this contract is awarded, the Contractor shall possess either a Class A license or one of the following Class C licenses: C-10.
This contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant to Government Code, Section 12990.
Inquiries or questions based on alleged patent ambiguity of the plans, specifications or estimate must be communicated as a bidder inquiry prior to bid opening. Any such inquiries or questions, submitted after bid opening, will not be treated as a bid protest.
Bidder inquiries may be made as follows:
The Department will consider bidder inquiries only when a completed "Bidder Inquiry" form is submitted. A copy of the "Bidder Inquiry" form is available at the Internet address shown below. The bidder inquiry shall include the bidder’s name and telephone number. Submit "Bidder Inquiry" forms to :
District 11 Construction Duty Senior
Location address: 2829Juan Street, San Diego, CA92110
Mailing address: P.O.Box 85406, San Diego, CA92186–5406
Fax Number: (619)688–6988
E-mail:
Tel. Number: (619)688–6635
To expedite processing, submittal of "Bidder Inquiry" forms via Fax or E-mail is preferred.
To the extent feasible and at the discretion of the Department, completed "Bidder Inquiry" forms submitted for consideration will be investigated, and responses will be posted on the Internet at:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist11/construc/
The responses to bidders' inquiries, unless incorporated into formal addenda to the contract, are not a part of the contract, and are provided for the bidder’s convenience only. In some instances, the question and answer may represent a summary of the matters discussed rather than a word-for-word recitation. The availability or use of information provided in the responses to bidders' inquiries is not to be construed in any way as a waiver of the provisions of Section21.03 of the Standard Specifications or any other provision of the contract, the plans, Standard Specifications or Special Provisions, nor to excuse the contractor from full compliance with those contract requirements. Bidders are cautioned that subsequent responses or contract addenda may affect or vary a response previously given.
Project plans, special provisions, and proposal forms for bidding this project can only be obtained at the Department of Transportation, Plans and Bid Documents, Room0200, MS#26, Transportation Building, 1120NStreet, Sacramento, California95814, FAX No. (916)6547028, Telephone No. (916)6544490. Use FAX orders to expedite orders for project plans, special provisions and proposal forms. FAX orders must include credit card charge number, card expiration date and authorizing signature. Project plans, special provisions, and proposal forms may be seen at the above Department of Transportation office and at the offices of the District Directors of Transportation at Irvine, Oakland, and the district in which the work is situated. Standard Specifications and Standard Plans are available through the State of California, Department of Transportation, Publications Unit, 1900RoyalOaksDrive, Sacramento, CA95815, Telephone No. (916)4453520.
The successful bidder shall furnish a payment bond and a performance bond.
The Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation.