Part I Review of General Revisions Specification Changes

DOTD Staff Brian Buckel Masood Rasoulian Randy Sanders Ed Wedge

Barry Lacy Vince Russo Tim Strohschein John Wells

Mark Stinson FHWA

Bama Hinton Gerace Construction Chad Juneau Gilchrist Construction Special Assistance from DOTD Staff: Jeff David, Fred Gholston, Henry Reed and Margaret Thompson

Section 101 Revised 101.01 Voice/Mood and References

This specification book uses the active voice, imperative mood when describing the contractors responsibility. For example: Active Voice/Imperative Mood: Provide competent supervision. The subject of a sentence written in the active voice/imperative mood is not explicitly stated. In these specifications, the implied subject of such a sentence is typically the contractor, although in certain situations, the subject may also be a vendor, fabricator, or manufacturer engaged by the contractor to supply material, products, or equipment for use on the project. Prior to award of a contract, the imperative statements are directed to the bidder; it is only after the contract has been awarded that the imperatives are directed to the contractor. Section and Subsection titles and headings provide reference only, not interpretation. A cross-reference to a specific Subsection of these specifications includes all general requirements of the Section of which the Subsection is a part. Unless specified by year or date, cited publications refer to the most recent issue, including interim publications, in effect on the bid closing date

Section 101 Cont Added acronyms for CPM, DBE, IRI, LTRC, PCCP Revised/Added definitions for:

Acts of God Approved Producer/Supplier Disqualification Falcon Fresh Concrete Notice of Contract Execution Project Limits Qualified Brand Name Railway/Railroad Specifications Work Order

Section 101 (Cont) Added the following to 101.o4 Understood Works or Expressions

Where the party responsible for the work, testing, or sampling described is not specifically identified, the work is to be performed by the contractor

Section 102 Added the following to 102.o2 Contractors Licensing Laws

The contractor will be required to ensure all work performed conforms to Louisiana licensing laws and permit requirements Added that contact be through Falcon. Specifically added Paper Bids

102.06 Examination of Bid Documents and Site of Work

102.11 Withdrawal or Revision of Bids

Section 103 Added the following to 103.o1.1 Rejection of Low Bid

The low bidder is prohibited from bidding or working on any federally funded project by FHWA. This reason applies for state or federally funded projects An enforceable contract is not created until it is fully executed by all parties

Added the following to 103.02 Award of Contract

Section 104 Added the following to 104.o2 Alteration of the Contract

Verbal approval of a change order at the proper level for Category 1, 2, or 3 Change Order will be allowed to begin critical activities. Force Account type records shall be maintained until a full executed Change Order is approved The contractor shall provide for and maintain through and local traffic at all times and shall conduct his operations in such manner as to cause the least possible interference with traffic at junctions with roads, streets and driveways in accordance with Section 402, unless otherwise noted in plans or special provisions

Revised first two paragraphs of 104.03 Maintenance of Traffic

Section 104 Cont Revised first paragraph of 104.05 Guarantees

Except as noted elsewhere, the contractor guarantees, by signing the contract, the quality of materials and workmanship, including that of payments and structures, provided under the contract for a period of 3 years after final acceptance. For National Highway System (NHS) projects, the period shall be 1 year

Section 105 Added to 105.03 Conformity with Plans and Specifications

Other corrective actions submitted by the contractor will be considered by the engineer and if accepted, will be performed by the contractor at no direct pay The amount of such design cost will be the salary cost of design personnel plus 110 percent

Removed from 105.03

Section 105 Cont Added to 105.07 Cooperation Between Contractors

When a contract is let within, adjoining, or adjacent to the limits of existing project(s), the existing project(s) schedule of work takes precedence over the subsequent project States the Contractor shall set, not the Engineer

Revised 105.08 Construction Stakes, Lines and Grades

Added to 105.11 Inspection of Work

Force account records shall be kept to document possible reimbursement

Section 105 Cont Revised first paragraph of 105.12.1 Approval for Shipment

Concrete girders, piles and major structural members are stamped. For other minor members or items, the shipping list or manifest will be stamped Application of the inspectors stamp does not transfer risk of loss of the fabricated material to the Department . periodic mowing (not to exceed 4 times per calendar year)

Added to 105.12.1

Added to 105.15 Maintenance During Construction

Section 105 Cont Added to 105.17.2 Final Acceptance

If contract time is stopped by the engineer, all corrections shall be completed within 30 calendar days or the contract time will resume along with any additional stipulated damages

Section 106 Revised wording of 106.01 Source of Supply and Quality Requirements

If it is found after installation that sources of supply for previously approved materials do not produce specified products or results, the contractor shall furnish materials from other sources or make necessary changes to provide acceptable materials If the contract has a Buy America provision, the certificates must indicate compliance with the provision

Added to 106.04 Certificates

Section 106 Cont Added to 106.05 Contractor Quality Control

Contractor personnel shall have appropriate training and experience in testing procedures and methods of construction for the work they are overseeing

Section 107 Removed second paragraph of 107.05 Federal Aid Participation

Concerning federal aid form PR-47 The contractor shall comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations

Added to 107.06 Sanitary, Health and Safety Provisions

Re-write of second paragraph 107.07 Public Convenience and

Safety

When the highway under construction is to be kept open for traffic, the subgrade and surfacing shall be kept in such condition that the public can travel in safety

Section 107 Cont Added to 107.08 Railway Highway Provisions

It is the Contractor s responsibility to contact the railroad to determine the railroads requirements for work within the railroad right of way and to comply with the requirements. The Contractor shall attend any safety orientation/training required by the Railroad Specifically state proof of Railroad Insurance is required at the Project Site State the Certificate of Release and Contractors Affidavit can be found on DOTD website

Other changes to 107.08

Section 107 Cont Added to 107.14 Environmental Protection

For construction operations in waters of the US, It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure all appropriate permits are obtained prior to commencement of operations Attention is further directed to the federal , state and local air pollution control programs and their rules and regulations regarding air pollution, especially open burning, fugitive dust and asphalt concrete plant restrictions

Section 107 Cont Added to 107.19 Contractors Responsibility for Work

Department will reimburse, When responsible parties cannot be identified Unavoidable damage, except for materials and equipment that are not incorporated into the work due to Acts of God

Section 107 Cont Re-wrote 107.27 Archaeological Findings and Unmarked Burials

If the contractor encounters evidence of archaeology, operations in the area of the discovery shall be discontinued. The engineer will contact the DOTD Environmental Section in order that an appropriate assessment may be made to determine the disposition thereof and necessary actions relative to the site. Borrow and muck disposal areas furnished by the contractor will be subject to such assessment by the contractor prior to use.

If the contractor discovers unmarked burial sites, human skeletal remains, or burial artifacts, operations in the area of the discovery shall be discontinued. The contractor will notify the proper authorities, as well as the DOTD Engineer and Environmental Section in compliance with the Louisiana Unmarked Human Burial Sites Preservation Act (RS 8:680-681)

Section 108 Re-wrote 108.09 Default and Termination of Contract

Section 109 Added to 109.02 Scope of Payment

The contractor shall accept the summation of the products of the unit prices bid on the schedule of items multiplied by the actual quantity of units of measure performed for each item, as audited by DOTD, as full and final payment for all work, labor and materials necessary to complete the subject change only for change orders approved by the DOTD Chief Engineer or his designee

Some issues were not fully resolved: 108.04.2, Disqualification, 108.04.3, Disqualification Review Board, 108.08, Failure to Complete on Time, 108.09, Default and Termination of Contract, 108.11, Termination of Contract 109.03, Compensation for Altered Quantities 108.01, Subletting of Contract