NOTIFICATION OF ADDENDUM
ADDENDUM NO. 2
DATED 6/30/2021
Ladies/Gentlemen:
Attached please find an addendum on the above captioned project. Included in the attachment is an adendum notification which details the changes and the respective proposal pages which were added and/ or changed.
Except for new bid insert pages, it is unnecessary to return any of the pages attached.
Bid insert pages must be returned with the bid proposal submitted to the Department, unless your firm is submitting a bid using a computer print out. The computer print out must be changed to reflect the new bid item information.
Contractors and material suppliers, etc. who have previously been furnished informational proposals are not being furnished a copy of the addendum. If you have a subcontractor on the above project, please advise them of this addendum. Acknowledgment of this addendum is not requested if your company has been issued a proposal stamped “This Proposal Issued for Informational Purposes.”
You are required to acknowledge receipt of this addendum on the Addendum Acknowledgement form contained in your bid proposal by placing a mark in the box next to the respective addendum.
Failure to Acknowledge receipt of this addendum in your bid proposal will result in your bid not being read.
04/99 Control 1207-05-008
Project F 2021(754) Highway FM 3162 County LIVE OAK
PROPOSAL ADDENDUMS
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Proposal Sheet
PROJECT F 2021(754) TxDOT
COUNTY LIVE OAK FORM 234-B I-61-5M
ALT
ITEM-CODE
UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.
WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT
APPROX QUANTITIES DEPT USE ONLY ITEM NO DESC CODE S.P. NO. 100 6002 PREPARING ROW DOLLARS and CENTS STA 132.000 1 110 6001 EXCAVATION (ROADWAY) DOLLARS and CENTS CY 2,243.000 2
132 6006 002 EMBANKMENT (FINAL)(DENS CONT)(TY C) DOLLARS
and CENTS
CY 3,769.000 3
164 6036 DRILL SEEDING (PERM) (RURAL) (CLAY) DOLLARS and CENTS AC 5.600 4 166 6002 FERTILIZER DOLLARS and CENTS TON 1.040 5 168 6001 VEGETATIVE WATERING DOLLARS and CENTS MG 435.000 6
247 6041 003 FL BS (CMP IN PLC)(TYA GR1-2)(FNAL POS) DOLLARS
and CENTS
CY 8,203.000 7
251 6145 REWORK BS MTL (TY B) (11") (ORD COMP) DOLLARS and CENTS SY 32,287.000 8 275 6001 CEMENT DOLLARS and CENTS TON 679.000 9
275 6011 CEMENT TREAT(EXIST MATL)(8")
DOLLARS
and CENTS
2-7
310 6009 PRIME COAT (MC-30)
DOLLARS
and CENTS
GAL 9,394.000 11
316 6001 002 ASPH (MULTI OPTION)
DOLLARS and CENTS GAL 17,743.000 12 316 6224 002 AGGR(TY-PB GR-4 SAC-B) DOLLARS and CENTS CY 414.000 13 400 6005 CEM STABIL BKFL DOLLARS and CENTS CY 175.000 14 401 6001 FLOWABLE BACKFILL DOLLARS and CENTS CY .720 15
432 6045 RIPRAP (MOW STRIP)(4 IN)
DOLLARS
and CENTS
CY 76.000 16
464 6005 001 RC PIPE (CL III)(24 IN)
DOLLARS
and CENTS
LF 20.000 17
467 6363 SET (TY II) (18 IN) (RCP) (6: 1) (P)
DOLLARS
and CENTS
EA 40.000 18
467 6390 SET (TY II) (24 IN) (RCP) (4: 1) (C)
DOLLARS
and CENTS
EA 4.000 19
467 6395 SET (TY II) (24 IN) (RCP) (6: 1) (P)
DOLLARS
and CENTS
EA 16.000 20
480 6001 CLEAN EXIST CULVERTS
DOLLARS and CENTS EA 7.000 21 496 6004 REMOV STR (SET) DOLLARS and CENTS EA 1.000 22 Proposal Sheet PROJECT F 2021(754) TxDOT
COUNTY LIVE OAK FORM 234-B I-61-5M
ALT
ITEM-CODE
UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.
WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT
APPROX QUANTITIES DEPT USE ONLY ITEM NO DESC CODE S.P. NO.
496 6007 REMOV STR (PIPE) DOLLARS and CENTS LF 301.000 23 500 6001 MOBILIZATION DOLLARS and CENTS LS 1.000 24
502 6001 008 BARRICADES, SIGNS AND TRAFFIC HAN-DLING
DOLLARS
and CENTS
MO 7.000 25
506 6003 005 ROCK FILTER DAMS (INSTALL) (TY 3) DOLLARS
and CENTS
LF 120.000 26
506 6012 005 ROCK FILTER DAMS (REMOVE)
DOLLARS
and CENTS
CY 120.000 27
506 6021 005 CONSTRUCTION EXITS (INSTALL) (TY 2) DOLLARS
and CENTS
SY 222.000 28
506 6024 005 CONSTRUCTION EXITS (REMOVE)
DOLLARS
and CENTS
SY 222.000 29
506 6038 005 TEMP SEDMT CONT FENCE (INSTALL) DOLLARS
and CENTS
LF 430.000 30
506 6039 005 TEMP SEDMT CONT FENCE (REMOVE) DOLLARS
and CENTS
LF 430.000 31
506 6042 005 BIODEG EROSN CONT LOGS (INSTL) (18") DOLLARS
and CENTS
LF 200.000 32
506 6043 005 BIODEG EROSN CONT LOGS (REMOVE) DOLLARS
and CENTS
LF 200.000 33
510 6003 ONE-WAY TRAF CONT (PORT TRAF SIG) DOLLARS
and CENTS
4-7
530 6005 DRIVEWAYS (ACP)
DOLLARS
and CENTS
SY 3,354.000 35
533 6001 RUMBLE STRIPS (SHOULDER)
DOLLARS
and CENTS
LF 19,248.000 36
533 6002 RUMBLE STRIPS (CENTERLINE)
DOLLARS
and CENTS
LF 9,360.000 37
540 6001 001 MTL W-BEAM GD FEN (TIM POST)
DOLLARS
and CENTS
LF 675.000 38
542 6001 REMOVE METAL BEAM GUARD FENCE
DOLLARS
and CENTS
LF 250.000 39
544 6001 GUARDRAIL END TREATMENT (INSTALL)
DOLLARS
and CENTS
EA 8.000 40
560 6001 MAILBOX INSTALL-S (TWG-POST) TY 1 DOLLARS
and CENTS
EA 8.000 41
560 6012 MAILBOX INSTALL-D (TWW-POST) TY 4 DOLLARS
and CENTS
EA 1.000 42
560 6013 MAILBOX INSTALL-M (TWW-POST) TY 4 DOLLARS and CENTS EA 4.000 43 644 6027 IN SM RD SN SUP&AM TYS80(1)SA(P) DOLLARS and CENTS EA 21.000 44 644 6028 IN SM RD SN SUP&AM TYS80(1)SA(P-BM) DOLLARS and CENTS EA 8.000 45 644 6030 IN SM RD SN SUP&AM TYS80(1)SA(T) DOLLARS and CENTS EA 17.000 46 Proposal Sheet PROJECT F 2021(754) TxDOT
COUNTY LIVE OAK FORM 234-B I-61-5M
ALT
ITEM-CODE
UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.
WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT
APPROX QUANTITIES DEPT USE ONLY ITEM NO DESC CODE S.P. NO.
644 6033 IN SM RD SN SUP&AM TYS80(1)SA(U) DOLLARS and CENTS EA 1.000 47 644 6076 REMOVE SM RD SN SUP&AM DOLLARS and CENTS EA 38.000 48
658 6017 INSTL DEL ASSM (D-SW)SZ (BRF)GF1 (BR) DOLLARS
and CENTS
EA 12.000 49
658 6063 INSTL DEL ASSM (D-SW)SZ 1(BRF)GF2(BR) DOLLARS
and CENTS
EA 16.000 50
658 6079 INSTL OM ASSM (OM-4)(TWT)WAP
DOLLARS
and CENTS
EA 3.000 51
658 6109 INSTL OM ASSM (OM-2Z)(WFLX)SRF(BI) DOLLARS
and CENTS
EA 5.000 52
662 6034 WK ZN PAV MRK NON-REMOV (Y)4"(SLD) DOLLARS
and CENTS
LF 25,980.000 53
662 6110 WK ZN PAV MRK SHT TERM (TAB)TY Y DOLLARS
and CENTS
EA 321.000 54
666 6302 007 RE PM W/RET REQ TY I (W)4"(SLD)(090MIL) DOLLARS
and CENTS
LF 25,980.000 55
666 6311 007 RE PM W/RET REQ TY I (Y)4"(BRK)(090MIL) DOLLARS
and CENTS
LF 2,423.000 56
666 6314 007 RE PM W/RET REQ TY I (Y)4"(SLD)(090MIL) DOLLARS and CENTS LF 10,660.000 57 668 6018 PREFAB PAV MRK TY B (W)(24")(SLD) DOLLARS and CENTS LF 36.000 58
6-7
672 6007 REFL PAV MRKR TY I-C
DOLLARS
and CENTS
EA 176.000 59
672 6009 REFL PAV MRKR TY II-A-A
DOLLARS
and CENTS
EA 658.000 60
3076 6042 D-GR HMA TY-D SAC-B PG70-22
DOLLARS and CENTS TON 4,844.000 61 3076 6066 TACK COAT DOLLARS and CENTS GAL 3,523.000 62
1 4122 6010 THERMOPLASTIC PIPE(24 IN)(PP)(TYPE III) DOLLARS
and CENTS
LF 312.000 63
1 4122 6014 THERMOPLASTIC PIPE(18 IN)(PP)(TYPE III) DOLLARS
and CENTS
LF 880.000 64
6001 6001 PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN
DOLLARS
and CENTS
DAY 420.000 65
6120 6001 DEAD END ROADWAY BARRICADE
DOLLARS
and CENTS
LF 8.000 66
6185 6003 002 TMA (MOBILE OPERATION)
DOLLARS
and CENTS
HR 150.000 67
6185 6005 002 TMA (MOBILE OPERATION)
DOLLARS and CENTS DAY 272.000 68 ALTERNATE NO. 1A DOLLARS and CENTS
464 6003 001 RC PIPE (CL III)(18 IN)
DOLLARS
and CENTS
LF 880.000 69
Proposal Sheet
PROJECT F 2021(754) TxDOT
COUNTY LIVE OAK FORM 234-B I-61-5M
ALT
ITEM-CODE
UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.
WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT
APPROX QUANTITIES DEPT USE ONLY ITEM NO DESC CODE S.P. NO.
464 6005 001 RC PIPE (CL III)(24 IN)
DOLLARS
and CENTS
County: Live Oak Control: 1207-05-008
Highway: FM3162
General Notes
Sheet A
GENERAL NOTES:
Find, for your information and convenience, tools such as forms, software, materials, and various
other information provided by the Department at
https://www.txdot.gov/business.html
. Please
note that these tools are updated periodically and your attention is directed to the latest edition.
In the event of a called evacuation, emergencies, impending adverse weather or as directed, do
not perform any work without written authorization. The District reserves the right to suspend all
work in support of evacuations or emergencies occurring from other parts of the state. Any work
performed, other than work directed by the Department, is unauthorized work in accordance with
Item 5.
Sweep, clean and remove any construction waste, surplus materials or debris from the roadway
and right of way at the end of each day unless otherwise approved. The work performed will not
be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.
Asphalt application season will be established in accordance with Item 316.4.4 Adverse Weather
Conditions or as directed by the Engineer.
Cut existing pavement using a saw or other approved method to ensure a neat transverse and/or
longitudinal line to assure a smooth tie-in with new pavement. Cut to a minimum depth of the
final lift thickness. The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be
subsidiary to pertinent Items.
Promptly pick up and properly dispose of paper and other materials used for pavement joints.
All pavement markings shall be in accordance with the latest edition of Texas MUTCD.
Contractor questions on this project are to be addressed to the following individual(s):
Lucio Ramos, P.E.
[email protected]
Rene Zavala, P.E.
[email protected]
Contractor questions will be accepted through email, phone, and in person by the above
individuals.
All contractor questions will be reviewed by the
Engineer. Once a response is developed, it will
be posted to TxDOT’s Public FTP at the following Address:
https://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/Pre-Letting%20Responses/
All questions submitted that generate a response will be posted through this site. The site is
organized by District, Project Type (Construction or Maintenance), Letting Date, CCSJ/Project
Name.
ITEM 2
It is recommended that prospective bidders examine the specified work locations with the
Engineer to view the nature of the work, the need for close coordination with the various utilities,
traffic control considerations, and other factors influencing the prosecution of the work.
ITEM 5
Field verify all dimensions and notify Engineer prior to initiating any work.
Verify the locations of utilities, underground or overhead, shown within the limits of the
right-of-way. Adhere to OSHA Standards when working within the vicinity of overhead power lines.
Coordinate with the utility companies and notify the Engineer of any possible conflicts. The
work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent
Items.
The 811 call services for a utility location does not include TxDOT facilities. Provide
notification to the District Traffic Signal Shop by email at
[email protected]
or
call 361-739-6044 when planning, drilling, or excavating in areas where existing TxDOT
underground utilities exist. Visual evidence of TxDOT underground utilities in the area include
illumination poles, ground boxes, flashing beacons, traffic signals, etc. This notification must be
provided 48 hours in advance of performing the work, but no earlier than 72 business hours
before the work will commence. Drilled shaft locations or excavation areas must be staked prior
to the notification so that the underground utilities can be located in relationship to the proposed
work.
Notify the Engineer immediately of utility conflicts in accordance with Item 5.6. Refer to Item
4.5 for consideration of differing site conditions.
The responsibility for the construction surveying on this contract will be in accordance with Item
5.9.1, “Method A”.
ITEM 6
Inspection at Precast Concrete Fabrication Plants is as follows: TxDOT's Materials and
Pavements Section will inspect any precast units at commercial fabrication yards and staging
areas. The Area Engineer will inspect all other precast units.
For Department-furnished material, contact the Engineer or his designated representative to
request material a minimum of one workday prior to pick up. Load material with contract
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General Notes
Sheet C
unless otherwise approved. Use material furnished by the Department only on the project(s)
intended. Return any unused material as soon as possible.
ITEM 7
The work performed for Item 7.2.4, “Public Safety and Convenience” will not be measured or
paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.
When working at street, farm-to-market, state highway, and county road intersections, schedule
work to minimize intersection closures. During nonworking hours, all public road intersections
will be open to the traveling public.
The total disturbed area for this project is 8.1 acres. The disturbed area in this project, all project
locations in the Contract, and Contractor project specific locations (PSLs), within 1 mile of the
project limits, for the Contract will further establish the authorization requirements for storm
water discharges. The Department will obtain an authorization to discharge storm water from
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for the construction activities shown
on the plans. The Contractor is to obtain any required authorization from the TCEQ for any
Contractor PSLs for construction support activities on or off ROW. When the total area
disturbed for all projects in the Contract and PSLs within 1 mile of the project limits exceeds 5
acres, provide a copy of the Contractor NOI for PSLs on the ROW to the Engineer.
Establish uniform perennial vegetative coverage with a density of at least 70% of the native
background vegetative cover to achieve final stabilization.
Comply with the Texas Aggregate Quarry and Pit Safety Act for waste areas or material source
areas resulting from this project.
No significant traffic generator events identified.
ITEM 8
Prepare the progress schedule using the Critical Path Method (CPM). Submit (2) two 11” x 17”
hard copies and an electronic file of the original or updated progress schedule. Submit the
original progress schedule seven (7) days before the Preconstruction Conference.
Submit an updated progress schedule as directed to show proposed major changes, changes
affecting compliance with the contract requirements, or changes affecting the critical
path/controlling item of work.
Working days will be computed and charge in accordance with Article 8.3.1.4, “Standard
Workweek”.
ITEM 9
Monthly progress payments will be made for items of work completed by the 28th day of each
month. Any work completed after the 28th will be included for payment in the subsequent
monthly progress estimate.
Submit signed request for compensation of material-on-hand (MOH), including any requests
from subcontractors, suppliers, or fabricators for MOH, at least two (2) working days prior to the
end of the month on the Departments approved forms.
ITEM 100
Coordinate all right of way preparation activities with the project’s Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWP3) and Environmental Permit Issues, and Commitments Sheet (EPIC) or as
approved.
Prune trees and shrubs as directed. Use accepted pruning practices in accordance with Item 192
and as defined by the National Arborist Association. The work performed will not be measured
or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.
ITEM 110
For earth cuts, manipulate and compact subgrade in accordance with Item 132.3.4.2,
“Compaction Methods, Density Control”.
ITEM 132
Use embankment material with a plasticity index (PI) ranging from 10 to 40. Blend or treat
approved materials to achieve the desired PI and pulverize the material so that 100% passes the 3
inch sieve. Retest materials as borrow sources change or when the material changes
significantly. Notify the Engineer of the proposed material sources and of changes to material
sources. The Engineer may sample and test project materials at any time before compaction
throughout the duration of the project to assure specification compliance. The work performed
will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.
Obtain approval to incorporate existing salvaged asphaltic surface and flexible base materials in
the surface layer. If approved, incorporate existing materials no larger than 2 inches in the
surface layer. The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be
subsidiary to pertinent Items.
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Highway: FM3162
General Notes
Sheet E
The estimated quantities for embankments adjacent to culverts and bridges were calculated using
the average-end-area method.
ITEM 164
Restore and seed areas not shown in the plans disturbed by the Contractor’s operations. The
work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent
Items.
Notify the Engineer of the unavailability of any seed mix. Make changes to the seed mix as
approved.
Use a tacking agent of 50% SS-1 and 50% water and apply the agent at a rate of 0.10 gal/sy or as
directed. A biodegradable tacking agent may be used in lieu of the SS-1 tacking agent in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations when approved. The work performed will
not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.
ITEM 166
Furnish and apply slow-release nitrogen fertilizer with a rate of 60 pounds of nitrogen per acre.
ITEM 168
Distribute water to only those areas shown in the plans or as directed. Excessive overspray will
not be permitted.
Water all areas of the project to be seeded or sodded every two (2) days for 90 days or as
directed. Apply water in a manner to ensure adequate moisture but not to erode the soil in-place.
During periods of adequate moisture, mechanical watering may not be required as approved.
Upon final stabilization, the Engineer may require to continue watering as specified for a period
not to exceed 30 days.
The Basis of Estimate below establishes the approximate quantity of water required to complete
the 90-day watering cycle:
Rate Water (Gal/Acre/Day) Area (Acre) Total Gallons (Min)
0.25 inch/week 1961 1 88,245
For Table 1, “Material Requirements” a minimum plasticity index (PI) of 4 is required for Ty A
Gr 1-2 Flex Base.
When requested, stake with blue tops, at 100-foot intervals, the lines and grade shown in the
plans.
ITEM 275
Cement and/or asphalt stabilized base may be encountered in the existing pavement structure.
Pulverize or scarify the existing material after shaping so that 100% passes a 2-1/2 inch sieve.
Use a mechanical mixer to mix the cement with the existing base material.
The three (3) day curing period is waived for roadways required to be opened to traffic the same
day.
ITEM 316
Do not place surface treatment on exposed concrete structures unless directed.
Furnish a distributor equipped with a working hand hose.
Material rates shown are for estimating purposes only. Adjust actual rates based on the material
used, the existing condition and type of roadway surface, and as approved.
When using asphalt emulsion, a minimum 24-hour curing period is required before placing any
subsequent asphalt courses.
Remove vegetation and blade pavement edges prior to surfacing operations. The work
performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.
Broom and clean sealed sections of roadway and all adjacent paved surfaces, including the gutter
line, of any surplus aggregate before opening to traffic or as directed.
A vacuum sweeper will be required for this project. This shall be considered subsidiary to Item
316. Vacuum sweeper must perform a test strip before use.
ITEM 320
Provide the type of windrow pick-up equipment for approval prior to beginning paving
operations.
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Highway: FM3162
General Notes
Sheet G
Use of motor grader will not be permitted unless approved.
ITEM 400
Compact each layer to meet the density and consolidation of the adjacent undisturbed material.
Use cement-stabilized backfill for culvert and storm drains located beneath the pavement
structure.
ITEM 420
Set a Department-furnished brass disk on all bridge abutments and culvert headwalls as directed.
The work performed will not be measured or paid directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent
Items.
ITEM 421
The Engineer will provide strength-testing equipment for acceptance testing.
Furnish curing facilities adequately sized for this project as approved.
Furnish test molds for cylindrical concrete specimens measuring four (4") inches in diameter by
eight (8") inches in length.
ITEM 432
Saw cut the existing riprap to ensure a neat transverse and/or longitudinal line to assure a smooth
tie-in with new riprap. The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be
subsidiary to pertinent Items.
Reinforce concrete riprap with flat sheets of welded wire fabric or with No. 3 reinforcing bars
spaced at a maximum of 12 inch in each direction.
Weep holes shall be required unless otherwise directed by engineer.
ITEM 464
The work performed for concrete collars will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be
subsidiary to pertinent Items.
The flowline of the safety end treatment shall match the flowline of the culvert.
Reinforce concrete riprap with 4 x 4 – W2.9 x W2.9 welded wire fabric or with No. 3 reinforcing
bars spaced at a maximum of 12 inch in each direction.
The work performed for concrete collars will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be
subsidiary to pertinent Items.
All safety end treatments shall include riprap to the dimensions shown on PSET-RR. This riprap
shall be subsidiary to Item 467
ITEM 500
"Materials on Hand" payments are not considered when determining partial payments.
ITEM 502
Furnish additional barricades, signs, and traffic handling as directed. The work performed will
not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.
Traffic control for daytime lane closures shall be in accordance with applicable standards.
Traffic control shall include temporary rumble strips in accordance with WZ (RS)-16.
When advanced warning flashing arrow panels are specified, furnish one (1) standby unit in
good condition at the job site for immediate use.
Attach stop/slow paddle to a staff with a minimum length of 6 feet to the bottom of the sign.
The use of a pilot vehicle in conjunction with flaggers will be permitted. If used, provide
positive and unrestricted communication between the driver of the pilot vehicle and the flaggers.
The work performed will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent
Items.
The Contractor Force Account “Safety Contingency” that has been established for this project is
intended to be utilized for work zone enhancements, to improve the effectiveness of the Traffic
Control Plan, that could not be foreseen in the project planning and design stage. These
enhancements will be mutually agreed upon by the Engineer and the Contractor’s Responsible
Person based on weekly or more frequent traffic management reviews on the project. The
Engineer may choose to use existing bid items if it does not slow the implementation of
enhancement.
County: Live Oak Control: 1207-05-008
Highway: FM3162
General Notes
Sheet I
All items marked as optional on all traffic control standards shall be required unless otherwise
approved by an Engineer.
Trail vehicle shall be required on all mobile traffic control operations.
ITEM 504
No field office will be required for this project.
Provide one (1) Type D Structure (Asphalt Mix Control Laboratory). This laboratory shall be for
TxDOT use only and shall be a separate structure from the Contractor’s facilities.
Portable toilets will not be allowed.
Secure all exterior openings with bars.
Provide 2 sets of keys for all facilities.
Provide 2 standard size office desk, 4 office chairs, 2 bookcases, and 2 filing cabinets as
approved. Provide solar screens, blinds, or shades.
Provide high speed internet connectivity, a printer/fax/scan/copier, and a telephone.
Provide hot water or a hot water dispenser capable of generating one (1) gallon of water at 140
degrees Fahrenheit with acceptable water pressure.
Provide Safety Equipment as follows:
(1) ONE EYE WASH STATION
(2) ONE FIRST AID KIT
Provide doors with a minimum width of 36 inches and 80 inches in height. Secure all exterior
openings with bars.
Asphalt content will be measured by Ignition Method.
ITEM 506
Designate in writing a Contractor Responsible Person (CRP) for implementing, maintaining, and
reviewing environmental requirements.
If conditions warrant, driveway locations, widths, or lengths may be adjusted as directed.
ITEM 533
Construct shoulder texturing at a distance of 6 inches from the edgeline in accordance to
RS(1)-13 Option 4.
ITEM 540
Complete each location during the working day. No exposed bridge rail or guard fence ends will
be permitted at the end of the working day or unattended during the working day.
Mixing of wood post types and shapes will not be permitted at the same location.
Type II Galvanization coatings will be used.
ITEM 542
Metal beam guard fence removed will become property of the Contractor. The work performed
will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.
ITEM 560
Coordinate with the local United States Postal Service to mark the location of the temporary
mailboxes. Permanent mailbox locations may be adjusted as directed.
ITEM 585
Use Surface Test Type B and Pay Adjustment Schedule 1 to evaluate ride quality of the travel
lanes in accordance with Item 585, "Ride Quality for Pavement Surfaces."
ITEM 644
Use crash worthy supports as shown on the BC sheets, the CWZTCD, or as directed for signs
relocated using temporary supports. The work performed will not be measured or paid for
directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.
County: Live Oak Control: 1207-05-008
Highway: FM3162
General Notes
Sheet K
All slip bases and hardware including but not limited to nuts, bolts, screws and washers will be
galvanized. All sign and housing components will be galvanized. Slip bases shall be clamp-style.
Contractor will retain ownership of removed signs and components.
ITEM 658
Furnish round delineators and object markers.
ITEM 662
Use temporary flexible-reflective roadway marker tabs at the beginning and end of no passing
zones as shown on the TCP (7-1)-13 for seal coats and WZ(STPM)-13 for hot mix overlays.
ITEM 666
Establish and mark the location of existing standard pavement markings including but not
limited to edge lines, transitions, passing and no passing zones, gore areas, etc.
ITEM 3076
SAC requirements apply to aggregates used on all surfaces.
Construct longitudinal joints with a joint maker providing a maximum one (1) inch vertical edge
(1/2 inch desirable) with an adjacent 6:1 taper. Backfill edges within the same day.
The Engineer reserves the right to test all sources even if the source is listed in the Bituminous
Source Rated Quality Catalog
Provide the testing lab samples to calibrate the ignition oven no later than five (5) working days
prior to mix design verification.
Place HMA utilizing an automatic, dual, longitudinal-grade control system and automatic
transverse-grade control system as specified under Item 320, unless otherwise approved by the
Engineer.
Contractor shall temporarily cover all inlets during the milling and paving operations. Inlets
shall be uncovered when milling and paving operations are complete. This shall be subsidiary to
Item 3076 and not paid for directly.
Furnish the portable changeable message signs displaying the correct message at least seven (7)
days prior to beginning work or as directed.
The Contractor's Responsible Person (CRP) will maintain full control of messages at all times.
The Engineer will provide the sign message text to use at each sign.
A minimum of 2 PCMS will be required. However, additional units may be necessary
depending on the work in progress.
Standby time will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to pertinent Items.
Portable changeable message signs may be moved and message changed at any time as deemed
necessary by the Engineer. This will be considered subsidiary to Item 6001.
ITEM 6185
A minimum of 2 TMAS will be required. However, additional units may be necessary
depending on the work in progress.
County: Live Oak Control: 1207-05-008
Highway: FM3162
General Notes
Sheet M
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SPECIFICATION DATA
UNIT WEIGHT ESTIMATES
ITEM 247 – FL BS (CMP IN PLC) (TY A GR 1-2)(FNAL POS) ---116 LBS/CF
ITEM 260 – CMNT TRT (EXIST MATERIAL) (8”)(4 % BY WT) ---110 LBS/CF
ITEM 3076 – 2” D-GR HMA TY-D SAC-B PG70-22 ---220 LBS/CF
TACK COAT ---0.08 GAL/SY
COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS
ITEM 132 – EMBANKMENT (FINAL)(DENS CONT) (TY C)
PLASTICITY INDEX --- 40 MAX
PLASTICITY INDEX--- 10 MIN
DENSITY --- AS SHOWN ON TABLE 2 OF ITEM 132
LIFTS --- ALL
COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS FOR BASE COURSE
ITEM 247—FL BS (CMP IN PLC)(TY A GR 1-2) (FNAL POS)
DENSITY--- 100% MIN
LIFTS --- ALL
SURFACE TREATMENT DATA
ASPHALT TYPE---ASPH (AC-10, CRS-2, OR HFRS-2)
ASPHALT RATE (GAL/SY) ---0.31 – 0.39
AVERAGE ASPHALT RATE (GAL/SY)--- 0.35
AGGREGATE RATE (CY/SY)---1/110
AGGREGATE TYPE ---PB
AGGREGATE GRADE---4 or 4S SAC B
PRIME COAT
ASPHALT TYPE---MC-30
AVERAGE ASPHALT RATE (GAL/SY)---0.20
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS
ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT ARE IDENTIFIED AS FOLLOWS: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: ADOPTED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF --- TRANSPORTATION NOVEMBER 1, 2014. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE CONTRACT BY REFERENCE. ITEMS 1 TO 9 INCL., GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND COVENANTS ITEM 100 PREPARING RIGHT OF WAY (103) ITEM 110 EXCAVATION (132) ITEM 132 EMBANKMENT (100)(160)(204)(210)(216)(260)(400) ITEM 164 SEEDING FOR EROSION CONTROL (162)(166)(168) ITEM 166 FERTILIZER (520) ITEM 168 VEGETATIVE WATERING ITEM 247 FLEXIBLE BASE (105)(204)(210)(216)(520) ITEM 251 REWORKING BASE COURSES (204)(210)(216)(247)(520) ITEM 275 CEMENT TREATMENT (ROAD-MIXED) (132)(204)(210)(216)(247) (300)(310)(520) ITEM 310 PRIME COAT (300)(316) ITEM 316 SEAL COAT (210)(300)(302)(340)(520) ITEM 400 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL FOR STRUCTURES (110)(132)(401) (402)(403)(416)(420)(421)(423) ITEM 401 FLOWABLE BACKFILL (421) ITEM 432 RIPRAP (247)(420)(421)(431)(440) ITEM 464 REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE (400)(402)(403)(467)(476) ITEM 467 SAFETY END TREATMENT (400)(420)(421)(432)(440)(442)(445) (460)(464) ITEM 480 CLEANING EXISTING CULVERTS ITEM 496 REMOVING STRUCTURES ITEM 500 MOBILIZATION ITEM 502 BARRICADES, SIGNS, AND TRAFFIC HANDLING ITEM 504 FIELD OFFICE AND LABORATORY ITEM 506 TEMPORARY EROSION, SEDIMENTATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS (161)(432)(556) ITEM 510 ONE-WAY TRAFFIC CONTROL (502) ITEM 530 INTERSECTIONS, DRIVEWAYS, AND TURNOUTS (247)(260)(263) (275)(276)(292)(316)(330)(334)(340)(360)(421)(440)
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ITEM 533 MILLED RUMBLE STRIPS ITEM 540 METAL BEAM GUARD FENCE (421)(441)(445)(529) ITEM 542 REMOVING METAL BEAM GUARD FENCE ITEM 544 GUARDRAIL END TREATMENTS ITEM 560 MAILBOX ASSEMBLIES ITEM 644 SMALL ROADSIDE SIGN ASSEMBLIES (421)(440)(441)(442)(445) (636)(643)(656) ITEM 658 DELINEATOR AND OBJECT MARKER ASSEMBLIES (445) ITEM 662 WORK ZONE PAVEMENT MARKINGS (666)(668)(672)(677) ITEM 666 RETROREFLECTORIZED PAVEMENT MARKINGS (316)(502)(662)(677) (678)(6291) ITEM 668 PREFABRICATED PAVEMENT MARKINGS (678) ITEM 672 RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS (677)(678) SPECIAL PROVISIONS: SPECIAL PROVISIONS WILL GOVERN AND TAKE --- PRECEDENCE OVER THE SPECIFICATIONS ENUMERATED HEREON WHEREVER IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS, FEDERAL-AID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (FORM FHWA 1273, MAY, 2012) WAGE RATES SPECIAL PROVISION "NONDISCRIMINATION" (000---002) SPECIAL PROVISION "CERTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT" (000---003) SPECIAL PROVISION "NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246" (000---004) SPECIAL PROVISION "STANDARD FEDERAL EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS" (000---005) SPECIAL PROVISION "ONTHEJOB TRAINING PROGRAM" (000---006) SPECIAL PROVISION "CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES (FORM 1295)" (000--1019) SPECIAL PROVISION "CARGO PREFERENCE ACT REQUIREMENTS IN FEDERAL AID CONTRACTS" (000---241) SPECIAL PROVISION "DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN FEDERAL AID CONTRACTS" (000---394) SPECIAL PROVISION "SCHEDULE OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES" (000---658) SPECIAL PROVISION "NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS" (000---659) SPECIAL PROVISIONS TO ITEM 2 (002---009)(002---011)(002---013) SPECIAL PROVISIONS TO ITEM 3 (003---011)(003---013) SPECIAL PROVISIONS TO ITEM 5 (005---002)(005---003) SPECIAL PROVISIONS TO ITEM 6 (006---001)(006---012) SPECIAL PROVISIONS TO ITEM 7 (007---004)(007---008)(007---010) (007---011) SPECIAL PROVISIONS TO ITEM 8 (008---030)(008---033) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 132 (132---002) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 247 (247---003) SPECIAL PROVISIONS TO ITEM 300 (300---005)(300---007)(300---017) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 302 (302---003) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 316 (316---002) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 340 (340---003)
SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 520 (520---002) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 540 (540---001) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 636 (636---001) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 643 (643---001) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 666 (666---007) SPECIAL PROVISION TO SPECIAL SPECIFICATION ITEM 6185 (6185--002) SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS: --- ITEM 3076 DENSE-GRADED HOT-MIX ASPHALT ITEM 4122 THERMOPLASTIC PIPE ITEM 6001 PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN ITEM 6120 DEAD END ROADWAY BARRICADE ITEM 6185 TRUCK MOUNTED ATTENUATOR (TMA) AND TRAILER ATTENUATOR (TA) ITEM 6291 MOBILE RETROREFLECTIVITY DATA COLLECTION FOR PAVEMENT MARKINGS GENERAL: THE ABOVE-LISTED SPECIFICATION ITEMS ARE THOSE UNDER WHICH --- PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE. THESE, TOGETHER WITH SUCH OTHER PERTINENT ITEMS, IF ANY, AS MAY BE REFERRED TO IN THE ABOVE- LISTED SPECIFICATION ITEMS, AND INCLUDING THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS LISTED ABOVE, CONSTITUTE THE COMPLETE SPECIFI- CATIONS FOR THIS PROJECT.