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HERNDON-BARSTOW ELEMENTARY HIGH INTENSITY
ACTIVATED CROSSWALK (HAWK)
STATE PROJECT NUMBER: ATPL-5942(321)
BUDGET / ACCOUNT: 4510 / 7370
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER SHEET
COUNTY ADOPTION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Engineer's Signature
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
PROJECT DETAILS / DRAWINGS
Location Map
Construction Funding Sign
Self-Dealing Transactions Disclosure Form
BID BOOK
Bidder's Declaration
Bid Form
Abbreviations Used
Bid Security and Signature
Non-Collusion Declaration
Public Contract Code
Subcontractor List
General Requirements for In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets
Certifications
Opt-Out of Asphalt Concrete Price Fluctuations Form
Guaranty
AGREEMENT
Agreement
PLANS
Contract Number 24-17-C
COUNTY ADOPTION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
PROJECT: PROJECT NAME
CONTRACT NUMBER: 24-17-C
Ernest Buddy Mendes, Chairman 4th District
Garry Bredefeld, Vice Chairman 2nd District
Brian Pacheco 1 st District
Luis Chavez 3rd District
Nathan Magsig 5th District
Paul Nerland, County Administrative Officer
Digitally signed by Steve White
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Supervising Engineer:
FRESNO COUNTY Sebastian Artal, PE-76724
Department of Public Works and Planning
m/a 2220 Tulare Street, Suite 720
Fresno, CA 93721-2106
COUNTY OF FRESNO STATE OF CALIFORNIA
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals will be received at:
https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/36473/home
and at the Fresno County Department of Public Works and Planning (Department), Office of the
Design Engineer, Seventh Floor, Fresno County Plaza Building, 2220 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA
93721 until
2:00 P.M., (1400 hours and 00 seconds)
Thursday, January 16, 2025
If you have any questions about bid submission, please contact us at
DesignServicesCa-)_fresnocountyca.qov or call (559) 600-4543 or (559) 353-4919.
Promptly following the closing of the bidding all timely submitted bids will be publicly opened and
viewable via a livestream (the link for which will be posted at
http://www.fresnocountyca.gov/planholders) for construction in accordance with the project
specifications therefor, to which special reference is made as follows:
HERNDON-BARSTOW ELEMENTARY HIGH INTENSITY ACTIVATED
CROSSWALK (HAWK)
STATE PROJECT NUMBER: ATPL-5942(321)
CONTRACT NUMBER 24-17-C
The work to be done consists, in general, of relocating the existing crosswalk, demolishing an
existing left turn pocket, widening a section of Grantland Avenue to construct a new sidewalk with
curb, gutter, and ADA curb ramps, and installing a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK),
[also known as a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB)] system at the new crosswalk near Herndon-
Barstow Elementary School. The existing flashing beacons will also be removed as part of the
project. All on-site work will be performed while school is out of session, between June 16, 2025
and August 13, 2025.
Complete the first order of work for submittals and ordering materials/equipment within 30 working
days (Specifications Special Provisions Section 8-1.04C(1)).
Complete the second order of work at the site within 35 working days (Specifications Special
Provisions Section 8-1.04C(2)).
This project is subject to the contracting requirements and implementing regulations as amended in
Title 13, Section 2449 General Requirements for In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets, of the
California Code of Regulations (13 CCR § 2449(i)). Bidders must submit a valid Certificate of
Reported Compliance (CRC) issued by the California Air Resources Control Board at the time of
bidding. Bidders are responsible for submitting their listed subcontractors' CRCs and any supporting
documentation within five (5) calendar days of bid opening. Failure to submit the required CRCs
may render a bid non-responsive.
Bidders may fill out a Request to be Added to Planholders list:
https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/Departments/Public-Works-and-Planning/Construction-Bidding-
Opportunities/Request-to-Be-Added-to-the-Planholders-List-Form
Requesters will then be listed as a planholder for the project on the website and receive notifications
and addenda issued for the project.
Prospective bidders may also select the project on www.BidExpress.com. Those that demonstrate
interest in the project will be added to the planholders list, and receive notifications and addenda
issued for the project.
Planholder and exchange/publication names may be obtained from the Fresno County website at
http://www.fresnocountyca.gov/planholders.
Electronic copies, in ".pdf" file format, of the official project plans and specifications, bid books and
proposal sheets, and such additional supplemental project information as may be provided, are
available to view, download, and print at http://www.fresnocountyca.gov/planholders.
If a bidder is unable to submit a bid via Bid Express, Bid Books, which contain bid proposal sheets
necessary to submit a bid, may be obtained within the Specifications documents posted on the
Fresno County website.
Electronic bids shall be submitted via the Bid Express website. Hardcopy bids shall be submitted in
a sealed envelope addressed to the Department and labeled with the name of the bidder, contract
number, name of the project, and the statement "Do Not Open Until The Time Of Bid Opening."
Bid security in the amount of ten (10) percent of the amount of the bid, and in the form of a bid bond
issued by an admitted surety insurer licensed by the California Department of Insurance, cash,
cashier's check or certified check shall accompany the bid. You must either attach an electronic bid
bond or provide an original bid bond (or other form of bid security authorized by Public Contract
Code section 20129(a)), prior to the bid opening. Bid security shall be made in favor of the County
of Fresno.
Hardcopy bid bonds shall be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the Department and
labeled with the name of the bidder, the name of the project and the statement "Do Not Open Until
The Time Of Bid Opening — BID BOND".
A Summary of Bids and a list of subcontractors for the apparent low bidder will be posted at the
above listed website, generally within 24 hours of the Bid Opening.
All questions regarding this project shall be in writing and shall be received by the Department of
Public Works and Planning, Design Division, no later than 2:00 P.M. on the seventh (7th) calendar
day before bid opening. Any questions received after this deadline will not receive a response
unless the Department of Public Works and Planning elects to issue an addendum to revise the bid
opening date. In the event that the bid opening date is revised, the deadline for questions will be
Contract Number 24-17-C Notice to Bidders - 2
extended to no later than 2:00 P.M. on the seventh (7th) calendar day before the revised bid opening
date. Questions shall be submitted on the "Request for Clarification Form" provided on our website:
http://www.fresnocountVca.gov/Departments/Public-Works-and-Planning/Construction-Bidding-
Opportunities/24-17-C-Herndon-Barstow-Elementary-High-Intensity-Activated-Crosswalk-
HAWK/Request-for-Clarification-Form
Any changes to, or clarification of, the project plans and specifications shall be in the form of a
written addendum issued to planholders of record. Questions that prompt a change or clarification
shall be included in the addendum with the subsequent answer.
Any oral explanation or interpretations given to this project are not binding.
No contract will be awarded to a contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the
provisions of the Contractors State License Law, California Business and Professions Code,
Division 3, Chapter 9, as amended, or whose bid is not on the proposal form included in the contract
document. A valid California Contractor's License, Class A (General Engineering) OR C-12
(Earthwork and Paving), is required for this project.
Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the county, or
counties, in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California
Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage
Rates for this project, available at County of Fresno, Department of Public Works and Planning,
2220 Tulare Street, Sixth Floor, Fresno CA 93721-2104 and available from the California
Department of Industrial Relations' Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD. Future
effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the
California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing
wage rates.
This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial
Relations.
No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless
registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with
limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].
No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project
unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section
1725.5.
This contract is subject to state contract nondiscrimination and compliance requirements pursuant
to Government Code section 12990.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) provides a toll-free "hotline" service to report bid
rigging activities. Bid rigging activities can be reported Mondays through Fridays, between 8:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, Telephone No. 1-800-424-9071 . Anyone with knowledge of possible
bid rigging, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities should use the "hotline" to report these
activities. The "hotline" is part of the DOT's continuing effort to identify and investigate highway
construction contract fraud and abuse and is operated under the direction of the DOT Inspector
General. All information will be treated confidentially and caller anonymity will be respected.
Contract Number 24-17-C Notice to Bidders - 3
Bids are required for the entire work described herein. Bids will be compared on the basis of the
cumulative sum of the bid amounts listed for the individual line items.
The successful bidder shall furnish a faithful performance bond in the amount of 100 percent of the
contract amount and a payment bond in the amount of 100 percent of the contract amount. Each
bond specified in this Notice (bid bond, faithful performance bond and payment bond) shall meet
the requirements of all applicable statutes, including but not limited to those specified in Public
Contract Code section 20129 and Civil Code section 3248.
Each bond specified in this Notice shall be issued by a surety company designated as an admitted
surety insurer in good standing with and authorized to transact business in this state by the
California Department of Insurance, and acceptable to the County of Fresno. Bidders are cautioned
that representations made by surety companies will be verified with the California Department of
Insurance. Additionally, the County of Fresno, in its discretion, when determining the sufficiency of
a proposed surety company, may require the surety company to provide additional information
supported by documentation. The County generally requires such information and documentation
whenever the proposed surety company has either a Best's Key Rating Guide of less than A and a
financial size designation of less than VIII. Provided, however, that the County expressly reserves
its right to require all information and documentation to which the County is legally entitled from any
proposed surety company.
Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, substitution of securities for any moneys withheld
by the County of Fresno to ensure performance under the contract shall be permitted.
The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Board of Supervisors, County of Fresno
Paul Nerland, County Administrative Officer
Bernice E. Seidel, Clerk of the Board
Issue Date: December 17, 2024
Contract Number 24-17-C Notice to Bidders - 4
Special Provisions
Contract Number 24-17-C
DIVISION I GENERAL PROVISIONS
1 GENERAL
1-1.01 GENERAL
Add to the beginning of Section 1:
The work is done in accordance with the 2023 Standard Specifications, 2023 Standard Plans and the
following special provisions.
Where these special provisions indicate to replace, add to, delete, delete from, or otherwise modify a
"section," or a portion thereof, the section or portion thereof to which such modification is to be applied is
the section or portion thereof with the corresponding numbering in the 2023 Standard Specifications.
Revised standard plans apply if listed on the "List of Revised Standard Plans," if any, in these special
provisions; or if shown or referenced on the project plans or in the project details section of the book
entitled "Specifications."
In case of conflict between the Standard Specifications and these special provisions, the special
provisions shall take precedence over and be used in lieu of such conflicting portions.
Add to the end of section 1-1.01:
Bid Items and Applicable Sections
Item Description Applicable
Section
SUPPLEMENT WORK FOR PRICE INDEX FLUCTUATIONS 9
TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM 12
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FUNDING SIGN 12
JOB SITE MANAGEMENT 13
PREPARE AND IMPLEMENT WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLAN 13
REMOVE AND DISPOSE CONCRETE ADA RAMP 15
REMOVE AND DISPOSE CONCRETE WALKWAY 15
REMOVE AND DISPOSE CONCRETE CURB 15
REMOVE AND DISPOSE CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER 15
REMOVE AND DISPOSE STAMPED CONCRETE 15
REMOVE AND DISPOSE CONCRETE SIDEWALK 15
REMOVE AND DISPOSE SIGN AND POST 15
REMOVE AND DISPOSE CHANNELIZERS 15
REMOVE AND DISPOSE RETROREFLECTIVE MARKERS 15
CLEARING AND GRUBBING 17
ROADWAY EXCAVATION 19
FINISHING ROADWAY 22
CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE 26
FOG SEAL 37
COLD PLANE ASPHALT 39
HOT MIX ASPHALT- 1/2" (TYPE A) 39
MINOR HMA—3/8" (DIKE) 39
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PLACE HMA 7 INCH THCK x 1 FOOT WIDE PLUG 39
PLACE HMA DIKE TYPE E 39
TACK COAT 39
ADJUST STORMDRAIN MANHOLE LID TO GRADE 70
CONCRETE ADA RAMP, SIDEWALK, WALKWAY, ELECTRICAL PAD (MINOR 73
CONCRETE)
CONCRETE MEDIAN ISLAND CURB (MINOR CONCRETE) 73
CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER (MINOR CONCRETE) 73
DETECTABLE WARNING DEVICE 73
STAMPED CONCRETE (MEDIAN) 73
INSTALL SIGN AND POST 82
INSTALL NEW CHANNELIZERS 82
RETROREFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKER(TYPE H) 82
FIRE HYDRANT MARKER BLUE 82
THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE (DETAIL 39) 84
PAINT TRAFFIC STRIPE (DETAIL 39) 84
PAINT TRAFFIC STRIPE (DETAIL 39A) 84
PAINT 6"WHITE DIAGONAL BUFFER 84
THERMOPLASTIC 8"WHITE DIAGONAL BUFFER 84
THERMOPLASTIC TRAFFIC STRIPE (DETAIL 27B) 84
THERMOPLASTIC 12" STOP BAR LINE 84
PAINT RED CURB 84
PAINT PAVEMENT MARKING A24C BIKE ARROW AND BIKE SYMBOL 84
THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKINGS (A24D) (ARROW, SIGN, SCHOOL) 84
THERMOPLASTIC CROSSWALK STRIPE (A24F) (YELLOW CONTINENTAL) 84
REMOVE PAVEMENT MARKINGS (ARROW, XING, SCHOOL, SLOW, AND 84
CONTINENTAL CROSSWALK)
REMOVE THERMOPLASTIC STRIPING 84
REMOVE FLASHING BEACON 86
FURNISH AND INSTALL HIGH-INTENSITY ACTIVATED CROSSWALK(HAWK) 86
MOBILIZATION 9
Add to the 1st table of section 1-1.06:
SJVAPCD San Joaquin Valley air pollution control district
METS Caltrans Material Engineering and Testing Services
Add to section 1-1.06:
Abbreviations in the Bid Items and Applicable Sections are also used in the Bid Item List- Proposal 2.
Add or Replace items in Section 1-1.07 with:
Authorized Facility Audit List: Caltrans-developed list of facilities. For the Authorized Facility Audit List,
go the METS website.
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Authorized Material List: Caltrans-developed list of authorized materials. For the Authorized Material
List go to the METS website.
Authorized Material Source List: Caltrans-developed list of authorized source materials. For the
Authorized Material Source List go to the METS website.
Bid Item List: List of bid items, units of measure, and the associated quantities. The verified Bid Item List
is the Bid Item List with verified prices. The Contract Proposal (Proposal 2) of Low Bidder at the
Department's website is the verified Bid Item List. After contract award, interpret a reference to the
Bid Item List as a reference to the verified Bid Item List.
Caltrans: State of California Department of Transportation
County: The County of Fresno
Department: The Fresno County Board of Supervisors and its authorized representatives.
District Office: County of Fresno Department of Public Works and Planning
Director: Department's Chairman
Engineer: The County's Director of Public Works and Planning, acting through their authorized
designees.
federal-aid contract: Contract that has a federal-aid project number on the cover of the Specifications.
holiday: Holiday shown in the following table:
Holidays
Holiday Date observed
Every Sunday Every Sunda
New Year's Day January 1st
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. 3rd Monday in January
Presidents' Day 3rd Monday in February
Cesar Chavez Day March 31 st
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Juneteenth June 19tt'
Independence Day Jul 4t"
Labor Day 1st Monday in September
Veterans Day November 11t"
Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November
Day after Thanksgiving Day DaV after Thanksgiving Da
Christmas Day December 25t"
If January 1st, March 31st, June 19th, July 4th, November 11th, or December 25th fall on a Sunday, the
Monday following is a holiday. If January 1st, March 31st, July 4th, November 11th, or December 25th fall
on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is a holiday.
Office engineer: The Director of Public Works and Planning for the County of Fresno
permanent erosion control establishment period: Number of working days shown in Section 8-1.04 for
permanent erosion control establishment work.
plans: Standard plans, revised standard plans, and project plans.
1. standard plans: Drawings standard to Department construction projects. These plans are in a
book titled Standard Plans.
2. revised standard plans: New or revised standard plans. These plans are listed in the List of
Revised Standard Plans in a book titled Specifications.
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3. project plans: Drawings specific to the project, including authorized shop drawings. These plans
also include a section titled Project Details of a book titled Specifications.
specifications: Standard specifications, revised standard specifications, and special provisions.
1. standard specifications: Specifications standard to Department construction projects. These
specifications are in a book titled Standard Specifications.
2. special provisions: Specifications specific to the project. These specifications are in a section
titled Special Provisions of a book titled Specifications.
Replace Section 1-1.08 with:
1-1.08 DISTRICTS
Not Used
Add to the end of Section 1-1.09
This project is not in a freeze-thaw area.
Replace Section 1-1.10 with:
1-1.10 PAVEMENT CLIMATE REGIONS
To help account for the effects of various climatic conditions on pavement performance, the State has
been divided into 9 climate regions. The project's pavement climate region is in land valley.
Replace Section 1-1.11 with:
1-1.11 WEBSITES, ADDRESSES, AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS
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Websites, Addresses, and Telephone Numbers
Reference or
agency or
department unit Website Address Telephone no.
Authorized https://dot.ca.gov/program
Material Lists s/engineering=
Authorized services/authorized-
Material Source materials-lists
Lists
CA Unified
Certification https:Hcaliforniaucp.dbesy
Program's list of stem.com
certified DBEs
California https://dot.ca.gov/program
MUTCD s/safety- -- --
ro rams/camutcd
https://www.fresnocountyc 2220 Tulare Street
Department Design Division—Seventh Floor (559) 600-9908
a.g°V Fresno, CA 93721
Department of
Conservation, http://www.conservation.c
Office of Mine a.gov/dmr/
Reclamation
Department of 455 Golden Gate Ave
Industrial http://www.dir.ca.gov San Francisco CA 94102 --
Relations
Design Tel: (559) 353-
Services - 4919
Contract http2220 Tulare Street Fax:(559)455-
Administration, a.gov/plan
ountyc Design Division—Seventh Floor 4609 Email:
Planholders, a.gov/planholders Fresno, CA 93721 DesignServices(@
Bid Results fresnocountyca.g
ov
Division of Major Construction Payment and
Accounting, Information Unit
Office of https://dot.ca.gov/program Office of External Accounts Payable
External s/accounting Division of Accounting (916) 227-9013
Accounts Department of Transportation
Payable P.O. Box 168043
Sacramento, CA 95816-8043
Division of http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/c
Construction onstruc/
Geotechnical Services
Geotechnical https://dot.ca.gov/program Department of Transportation (916) 227-7000
Services s/engineering-services 5900 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95819-4612
Materials Engineering and Testing
https://dot.ca.aov/program Services
METS s/engineering-services Department of Transportation (916) 227-7000
5900 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95819-4612
https://dot.ca.gov/program
MPQP s/construction/material- -- --
lant- ua I ity-prog ram
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Director of Public Works & Planning
Office Engineer __ Fresno County �h (559) 600-4078
2220 Tulare St, 8 Floor
Fresno, CA 93721
Office of
Electrical Office of Electrical Systems Regional
Systems Transportation Management Center
Regional -- 3165 Gold Valley Dr
Transportation Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Management
Center
MSC 9-4/41
Offices of Documents Unit Offices of Structure
Structure Design
Design, Department of Transportation (916) 227-0716
Documents Unit 1801 30th St
Sacramento, CA 95816-7006
Publication Unit
Publication Department of Transportation
Distribution Unit 1900 Royal Oaks Dr
Sacramento, CA 95815-3800
Replace Section 1-1.12 with:
1-1.12 MISCELLANY
Make checks and bonds payable to the County of Fresno.
2 BIDDING
2-1.01 GENERAL
Section 2 includes specifications related to bid eligibility and the bidding process.
2-1.02 BID INELIGIBILITY
A firm that has provided architectural or engineering services to the Department for this contract before
bid submittal for this contract is prohibited from any of the following:
1. Submitting a bid
2. Subcontracting for a part of the work
3. Supplying materials
2-1.03 CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless
registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited
exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].
Replace Section 2-1.04 with:
2-1.04 PREBID OUTREACH MEETING
Section 2-1.04 applies if a mandatory prebid meeting is shown on the Notice to Bidders.
The Department may conduct a meeting to provide access to the site and/or discuss the project in the
presence of County staff.
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Each bidder must attend the meeting. The bidder's representative must be a company officer, project
superintendent, or project estimator. For a joint venture, one of the parties must attend the mandatory
prebid meeting.
The Department does not accept a bid from a bidder who did not attend the meeting.
A sign-in will be used to identify the attendees. Each bidder must include the name and title of the
company representative attending the meeting.
The Department may hold a single prebid meeting for more than one contract. Sign in for the contract you
intend to bid on. If you are bidding on multiple contracts, sign-in for each contract you intend to bid on.
The sign-in lists, with the names of all companies in attendance at each prebid meeting, will be made
available at the website shown on the Notice to Bidders for bidder inquiries.
Replace Section 2-1.06 with:
2-1.06 BID DOCUMENTS
2-1.06A General
The Bid book includes bid forms and certifications and may be requested from Design Services and are
available online at http://www.BidExpress.com.
The Specifications includes the Notice to Bidders, project details, and special provisions.
The Specifications, project plans, and any addenda to these documents may be accessed at the
planholders website at https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/planholders.
The Standard Specifications and Standard Plans may be accessed online at
https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/files/sharedassets/county/v/2/public-works-and-
planning/design/construction-bidding-opportunities/2023-standard-specs.pdf
2-1.06B Supplemental Project Information
No supplemental project information is available for this project.
The Department makes the following supplemental project information available:
Supplemental Project Information
Where Available Description
Included in Project Details Location Map
• Construction Funding Signs
If as-built drawings are available, they may not show existing dimensions and conditions. Where new
construction dimensions are dependent on existing bridge dimensions, verify the field dimensions and
adjust the dimensions of the work to fit the existing conditions.
Replace Section 2-1.12 with:
2-1.12 RESERVED
Replace Section 2-1.15 with:
2-1.15 RESERVED
Replace Section 2-1.18 with:
2-1.18 RESERVED
Replace Section 2-1.27 with:
2-1.27 RESERVED
Replace Section 2-1.33 with:
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2-1.33 BID DOCUMENT COMPLETION AND SUBMITTAL
2-1.33A General
Complete forms in the Bid book.
Certain bid forms must be submitted with the bid and properly executed.
Certain other forms and information must be submitted either with the bid or within the prescribed period
after bid opening as specified elsewhere in these special provisions.
Failure to submit the forms and information as specified results in a nonresponsive bid.
If an agent other than the authorized corporation officer or a partnership member signs the bid, file a
Power of Attorney with the Department either before opening bids or with the bid. Otherwise, the bid may
be nonresponsive.
Electronic Bids: Complete and submit the bid online at http://www.BidExpress.com (Section 2-1.33). Your
electronic signature is your confirmation of and agreement to all certifications and statements contained in
the Bid book. On forms and certifications that you submit through the electronic bidding service, you
agree that each form and certification where a signature is required is deemed as having your signature.
Hardcopy Bid: Submit a hardcopy bid:
1. Under sealed cover
2. Marked as a bid
3. Identifying the contract number and the bid opening date
4. Use ink or typewriter
2-1.33B Bid Item List and Bid Comparison
Submit a bid based on the bid item quantities the Department shows on the Bid Item List(Proposal 2).
Bids will be evaluated and the low bidder determined as indicated in the Notice to Bidders.
Do not submit an unbalanced bid. An unbalanced is a bid is one in which one or more bid items is/are
considered by the Department to have been bid at an amount that is unreasonably high or unreasonably
low. A bid may be considered to be non-responsive and may be rejected if it is considered by the
Department to be unbalanced.
2-1.33C Bid Document Completion
Proposal items are identified by title and by the word "Proposal"followed by the number assigned to the
proposal item in question. Proposal items are included in the Bid Book.
2-1.33C(1) Proposal 1 - Proposal to the Board of Supervisors of Fresno County
2-1.33C(2) Proposal 2 - Bid Item List
One or more sheet(s) or list(s) upon which the bidder completes the bid.
Fill out completely including a unit price and total for each unit price-based item and a total for each lump
sum item.
Do not make any additions such as "plus tax", "plus freight', or conditions such as "less 2% if paid by
15th".
Use ink or typewriter for paper bids.
2-1.33C(3) Proposal 3 - Evaluation of Bid Item List
Describes how inconsistences and irregularities are evaluated and corrected when Design Services
reviews the Bid Item List.
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2-1.33C(4) Proposal 4 - Bid Security and Signature
Submit one of the following forms of bidder's security equal to at least 10 percent of the bid:
• Cash
• Cashier's check
• Certified check
• Signed bidder's bond by an admitted surety insurer
Indicate type of bid security provided.
• Cash—Acceptable but not recommended. Cash is deposited in a clearing account and is
returned to bidders by County warrant. This process may take several weeks.
• Cashier's or Certified Checks. This type of security is held until the bid is no longer under
consideration. If submitted by a potential awardee, they will be returned when the contract is fully
executed by the bidder and bonds and insurance have been approved.
• Bid Bonds - Must be signed by the bidder and by the attorney-in-fact for the bonding company.
Provide notarized signature of attorney-in-fact accompanied by bonding company's affidavit
authorizing attorney-in-fact to execute bonds. An unsigned bid bond will be cause for rejection.
Bonding companies may provide their own bid bond forms. Bid Security and Signature sections must be
completed by the bidder and submitted with their bid.
Provide contractor's license information.
State business name and if business is a:
• Corporation - list officers
• Partnership - list partners
• Joint Venture- list members; if members are corporations or partnerships, list their officers or
partners.
• Individual - list Owner's name and firm name style
Signature of Bidder-the following lists types of companies and corresponding authorized signers.
• Corporation - by an officer
• Partnership - by a partner
• Joint Venture- by a member
• Individual - by the Owner
If signature is by a Branch Manager, Estimator, Agent, etc., the bid must be accompanied by a power of
attorney authorizing the individual to sign the bid in question or to sign bids more generally, otherwise the
bid may be rejected.
Business Address- Firm's Street Address
Mailing Address- P.O. Box or Street Address
Complete, sign, and return with bid.
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2-1.33C(5) Proposal 5 - Noncollusion Declaration
Must be completed, signed, and returned with bid.
2-1.33C(6) Proposal 6 - Public Contract Code Section 10285.1 Statement
Select"has" or"has not" in accordance with instructions on form, return with completed for with bid. Note
that signing the bid constitutes signing this statement.
2-1.33C(7) Proposal 7 - Public Contract Code Section 10162 Questionnaire And Public Contract
Code 10232 Statement
Select: "yes" or"no" accordance with instructions on form, include explanation if"yes" is selected. Return
completed form with bid. Note that signing the bid constitutes signing this questionnaire and statement.
2-1.33C(8) Proposal 8 -Subcontractors
Sheet(s)or spaces where bidders list subcontractors. List each subcontractor to perform work in an
amount in excess of 1/2 of 1 percent of the total bid or$10,000, whichever is greater(Pub Cont Code §
4100 et seq.).
The Subcontractor List submitted with the bid must show the name, location of business, work portions to
be performed, Department of Industrial Relations registration number, and the contractor's license
number for each subcontractor listed.
• Use subcontractor's business name style as registered with the License Board.
• Specify the city in which the subcontractor's business is located and the state if other than
California.
• Description of the work to be performed by the subcontractor. Indicate with bid item numbers
from the bid item list and/or work descriptions similar to those on bid item list.
• List contractor's license number and Department of Industrial Relations registration number for
each subcontractor.
Upon request from Design Services, provide the following additional information within 24 hours of bid
opening if not included on the Subcontractor List submitted with the bid:
• Complete physical address for each subcontractor listed.
• Percentage of the total bid or dollar amount associated with each subcontractor listed.
2-1.33C(9) Proposal 9 -Title 13, California Code of Regulations § 2449(i) General Requirements for
In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets
Contractors, if applicable, must submit valid Certificates of Reported Compliance with their bid.
Subcontractor certificates will be due no later than 4:00 p.m. on the fifth (5t") calendar day after the bid
opening if not submitted with the bid.
Proposal 10-17 Not used
2-1.33C(18) Opt Out of Payment Adjustments for Price Index Fluctuations— Proposal 18
You may opt out of the payment adjustments for price index fluctuations specified in section 9-1.07. To
opt out, submit a completed Opt Out of Payment Adjustments for Price Index Fluctuations form with your
bid.
2-1.33C(19) Guaranty—Proposal 19
Does not need to be signed with the bid. Part of the contract which must be signed by the contractor
when contract is executed.
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2-1.33D Electronic Bid Document Completion
Electronic versions of the bid book documents are available online at http://www.BidExpress.com, and
may be submitted through that website.
You must either attach an electronic bid bond or provide an original bid bond (or other form of bid security
authorized by Public Contract Code Section 20129(a)), prior to the bid opening.
Bidders submitting online may use one of the accepted electronic sureties (SurePath or Tinubu)to submit
their bid bond; or may submit cash, cashier's check, certified check, or a bidder bond to Design Services
at 2220 Tulare St., Seventh Floor, Fresno, CA 93721. Those submitting bid bonds directly to Design
Services must submit their bid bond:
1. Under sealed cover
2. Marked as a bid-bond
3. Identifying the contract number and the bid opening date on the cover
Replace Section 2-1.34 with:
2-1.34 BIDDER'S SECURITY
Submit one of the following forms of bidder's security equal to at least 10 percent of the bid:
1. Cash
2. Cashier's check
3. Certified check
4. Signed bidder's bond by an admitted surety insurer
5. Electronic bidder's bond by an admitted surety insurer submitted using an electronic registry service
approved by the Department
Submit cash, cashier's check, certified check, or bidder's bond with a paper bid.
Submit an electronic bidder's bond with the electronic bid or submit cash, cashier's check, certified check,
or bidder's bond before the bid opening time.
Replace Section 2-1.40 with:
2-1.40 BID WITHDRAWAL
1. An authorized agent may withdraw a bid before the bid opening date and time by submitting a written
bid withdrawal request at the location where the bid was submitted. Withdrawing a bid does not
prevent you from submitting a new bid. An authorized agent is an individual authorized to submit a
bid.
2. A bidder may withdraw or revise a bid after it has been submitted to the electronic bidding service if
this is done before the bid opening date and time.
3. After the bid opening time, you cannot withdraw a bid.
2-1.41-2-1.42 RESERVED
2-1.43 BID OPENING
The Department publicly opens and reads bids at the time and place shown on the Notice to Bidders.
2-1.44-2-1.45 RESERVED
2-1.46 DEPARTMENT'S DECISION ON BID
The Department's decision on the bid amount is final.
The Department may reject:
1. All bids
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2. A nonresponsive bid
3. A bid from any entity that is a parent, affiliate, or subsidiary, or that is under common ownership,
control, or management with any other entity submitting a bid on the project
Replace Section 2-1.47 with:
2-1.47 BID RELIEF
The Department may grant bid relief under Pub Cont Code § 5100 et seq. Submit any request for bid
relief via email to Design Services at the address listed in the table in Section 1-1.11.
Add Section 2-1.51:
2-1.51 DISCLOSURE OF SELF-DEALING TRANSACTIONS
This provision is only applicable if the contractor is operating as a corporation (a for-profit or non-profit
corporation) or if during the term of this agreement, the contractor changes its status to operate as a
corporation.
Members of the contractor's Board of Directors shall disclose any self-dealing transactions that they are a
party to while contractor is providing goods or performing services under this agreement. A self-dealing
transaction shall mean a transaction to which the contractor is a party and in which one or more of its
directors has a material financial interest. Members of the Board of Directors shall disclose any self-
dealing transactions that they are a party to by completing and signing a Self-Dealing Transaction
Disclosure Form which is included in Project Details of these special provisions.
In the event that the Contractor(to whom the project is awarded) is operating as a corporation or
incorporates during the course of the construction contract, and any member of its board of directors is
engaged or intends to become engaged in self-dealing transaction(s), each member of its board of
directors who is engaged or intends to become engaged in a self-dealing transaction or transactions must
complete and submit to the County a completed Self-Dealing Transaction Disclosure Form (in Project
Details)for each such transaction prior to engaging therein or immediately thereafter.
3 CONTRACT AWARD AND EXECUTION
Replace Section 3 with:
3-1.01 GENERAL
Section 3 includes specifications related to contract award and execution.
3-1.02 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
3-1.02A General
Bids will be compared on the basis listed in the Notice to Bidders.
3-1.02B Tied Bids
The Department breaks a tied bid with a coin toss.
3-1.03 CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project
(awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant
to Labor Code section 1725.5.
3-1.04 CONTRACT AWARD
3-1.04A BID PROTEST PROCEDURES
Any bid protest must be submitted in writing and delivered by the Bidder by either of the following means:
(1)via e-mail to DesignServices(a)fresnocountyca.gov; or(2)via certified mail, return receipt requested to
the following address: Design Division, Department of Public Works and Planning, 2220 Tulare Street,
Sixth Floor, Fresno, CA 93721.
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The bid protest must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. of the seventh (71") calendar day following
the bid opening for any issues found within the bid itself, or 5:00 p.m. of the third (3rd) calendar day
following the deadline for submittal of the specific bid document(s) placed at issue by the protest.
Any Bidder filing a protest is encouraged to submit the bid protest via e-mail, because the deadline is
based on the Department's receipt of the bid protest. A bid protest accordingly may be rejected as
untimely if it is not received by the deadline, regardless of the date on which it was postmarked. The
Bidder's compliance with the following additional procedures also is mandatory:
a. The initial protest document shall contain a complete statement of the grounds for the protest,
including a detailed statement of the factual basis and any supporting legal authority.
b. The protest shall identify and address the specific portion of the document(s)forming the basis for
the protest.
c. The protest shall include the name, address and telephone number of the person representing
the protesting party.
d. The Department will provide a copy of the initial protest document and any attached
documentation to all other Bidders or proposers who appear to have a reasonable prospect of
receiving an award depending upon the outcome of the protest.
e. The Board of Supervisors will issue a decision on the protest. If the Board of Supervisors
determines that a protest is frivolous, the party originating the protest may be determined to be
irresponsible and that party may be determined to be ineligible for future contract awards.
f. The procedure and time limits set forth herein are mandatory and are the Bidder's sole and
exclusive remedy in the event of a bid protest. Failure by the Bidder to comply with these
procedures shall constitute a waiver of any right to further pursue the bid protest, including the
subsequent filing of a Government Code Claim or legal proceedings.
3-1.04B AWARD PERIOD
If the Department awards the contract, the award is made to the lowest responsible bidder within 54
calendar days after bid opening.
The Department may extend the specified award period if the bidder agrees.
You may request to extend the award period by faxing a request to Design Services before 4:00 p.m. on
or before the last day of the award period. If you do not make this request, after the specified award
period:
1. Your bid becomes invalid
2. You are not eligible for the award of the contract
3-1.05 CONTRACT BONDS (PUB CONT CODE §§ 10221 AND 10222)
The successful bidder must furnish 2 bonds conforming to the requirements in the Agreement of these
special provisions.
3-1.06 CONTRACTOR LICENSE
For a federal-aid contract, the Contractor must be properly licensed as a contractor from contract award
through Contract acceptance (Pub Cont Code § 10164).
For a non-federal-aid contract:
1. Contractor must be properly licensed as a contractor from bid opening through Contract acceptance
(Bus & Prof Code § 7028.15)
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2. Joint venture bidders must obtain a joint venture license before contract award (Bus & Prof Code §
7029.1)
3-1.07 INSURANCE POLICIES
The successful bidder must submit copies of its insurance policies conforming to the requirements in the
Agreement of these special provisions.
3-1.08—3-1.10 RESERVED
3-1.11 PAYEE DATA RECORD
Complete and deliver to the Engineer a Payee Data Record form when requested by the Engineer.
3-1.12 RESERVED
3-1.14-3-1.17 RESERVED
3-1.18 CONTRACT EXECUTION
The successful bidder must sign the Agreement.
Deliver to Design Services:
1. Signed Agreement
2. Contract bonds
3. Documents identified in section 3-1.07
4. For a federal-aid contract, Local Agency Bidder-DBE Information form
Design Services must receive these documents before the 10th business day after the bidder receives
the contract.
The bidder's security may be forfeited for failure to execute the contract within the time specified (Pub
Cont Code §§ 10181, 10182, and 10183).
3-1.19 BIDDERS' SECURITIES
The Department keeps the securities of the 1 st, 2nd, and 3rd low bidders until the contract has been
executed. The other bidders'securities, other than bidders' bonds, are returned upon determination of the
1st, 2nd, and 3rd low bidders, and their bidders' bonds are of no further effect (Pub Cont Code § 10184).
4 SCOPE OF WORK
Replace Section 4-1.02 with:
4-1.02 INTENT
The Contract intent is to provide for work completion using the best general practices.
Nothing in the specifications, special provisions, Standard Specifications, or in any other Contract
document voids the Contractor's public safety responsibilities.
Replace Section 4-1.07D with:
4-1.07D Reserved
Replace the last paragraph of Section 4-1.13 with:
Remove warning, regulatory, and guide signs when directed by the Engineer.
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5 CONTROL OF WORK
Delete the last paragraph of Section 5-1.01
Add the following before the last sentence in Section 5-1.02:
Caltrans Standard Plans, County of Fresno Standard Drawings, and any other other-agency Standard
Drawings included in the "Project Details" section of the book entitled "Specifications" have the same
ranking as Standard Plans."
All other drawings in the "Project Details" section of the book entitled "Specifications" have the same
ranking as Project Plans.
Tables and other documents in the "Project Details" section of the book entitled "Specifications" have the
same ranking as Special Provisions. If a portion of a document in the Project Details section conflicts with
the Special Provisions, the Special Provisions shall prevail.
Replace Section 5-1.09 with:
5-1.09 RESERVED
Replace Section 5-1.12 with:
5-1.12 ASSIGNMENT
The performance of the Contractor or any Contract part may be assigned only with prior written consent
from the Department. To request consent, submit a Contractor Action Request—Assignment of Contract
Performance form. The Department does not consent to any requested assignment that would relieve you
of your surety of the responsibility to complete the work or any part of the work. No third-party agreement
relieves you or your surety of the responsibility to complete the work. Do not sell, transfer, or otherwise
dispose of any Contract part without prior written consent from the Department.
If you assign the right to receive Contract payments, the Engineer accepts the assignment upon the
Engineer's receipt of a Contractor Action Request—Assignment of Contract Monies, Assignee Change of
Name/Address form. Assigned payments remain subject to deductions and withholds described in the
Contract. The Department may use withheld payments for work completion whether payments are
assigned or not.
A pending or disapproved request for assignment does not relieve you of the responsibility to commence
and pursue work timely and in strict accordance with contract documents.
Replace Section 5-1.13C with:
5-1.13C RESERVED
Replace Section 5-1.13D with:
5-1.13D RESERVED
Add the following paragraph to the end of section 5-1.16:
Submit Daily Log records to the Engineer weekly for the entire course of work unless the Engineer
requests another interval.
Replace Section 5-1.20B(4) with:
5-1.20B(4) Contractor—Property Owner Agreement
Before procuring material from or disposing or stockpiling of material on non-highway property:
1. Provide proof that the property where materials are to be stockpiled or equipment parked/stored
is appropriately zoned and/or permitted for the use proposed by the Contractor.
2. Obtain written authorization from each and every owner of the property where materials are to be
stockpiled or equipment parked/stored.
3. Provide proof that the signor(s) of the authorization are the owners of the property.
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4. Provide an executed release from the property owner(s) absolving the Department from any and
all responsibility in connection with the stockpiling of materials or parking/storage of equipment on
said property.
5. Obtain written permission from the Engineer to stockpile materials or park/store equipment at the
location designated in said authorization.
Before Contract acceptance, submit a document signed by the owner of the material source or disposal
site stating that the Contractor has complied with the Contractor-owner agreement.
Failure by the Contractor to provide written authorization shall result in the withholding of all funds due to
the Contractor until said authorization is received by the County.
Replace Section 5-1.20C with:
5-1.20C Railroad Relations
If the Contract includes an agreement with a railroad company, the Department makes the provisions of
the agreement available in Project Details in the document titled "Railroad Relations and Insurance
Requirements." Comply with the requirements in the document.
Replace Section 5-1.23A with:
5-1.23A General
Section 5-1.23 includes specifications for action and informational submittals.
Any submittal not specified as an informational submittal is an action submittal.
Submit action and informational submittals to the Engineer. Unless otherwise specified in these
Specifications, submittals shall be provided via email in .pdf format.
Each submittal must have a cover sheet that must include:
1. Contract number
2. Project Name
3. Date
4. Submittals (and resubmittals if applicable) must be numbered sequentially
5. Structure number if applicable
6. Contractor
7. Person responsible for submitting the submittal
8. Signature of Contractor's representative sending submittal
9. Section number and/or item submittal is referencing
10. Pages of submittal, excluding cover sheet
The Department rejects a submittal if it has any error or omission.
If the last day for submitting a document falls on a Saturday or holiday, it may be submitted on the next
business day with the same effect as if it had been submitted on the day specified.
Documents must be submitted in the English language.
Convert documents to US customary units.
Replace the first paragraph of Section 5-1.23B(2)(b) with:
If specified, email electronic shop drawing and calculation sheet submittals to the Engineer.
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Replace Section 5-1.24 with:
5-1.24 CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS
The Engineer places stakes and/or marks as the Engineer determines to be necessary to establish the
lines and grades required for the work.
Submit your request for Engineer-furnished stakes:
1 Once staking area is ready for stakes
2. On a Request for Construction Stakes form
After your submittal, the Engineer starts staking within 2 working days.
Preserve stakes and marks placed by the Engineer. If the stakes or marks are destroyed, the Engineer
replaces them at the Engineer's earliest convenience and deducts the cost.
Replace Section 5-1.27E with:
5-1.27E CHANGE ORDER BILLS
Maintain separate records for change order work costs.
Replace Section 5-1.32 with:
5-1.32 AREAS FOR USE
Occupy the highway only for purposes necessary to perform the work.
Defend, indemnify, and hold the Department harmless to the same extent as under section 7-1.05.
The Department does not allow temporary residences within the County right-of-way.
Replace Section 5-1.43A with:
5-1.43A General
Minimize and mitigate the impacts of work or events for which you will make a potential claim.
For each potential claim assign an identification number determined by chronological sequencing and the
1 st date of the potential claim.
Use the identification number for each potential claim on the:
1. Initial Potential Claim Record form
2. Supplemental Potential Claim Record form
3. Full and Final Potential Claim Record form
Failure to comply with this procedure is:
1. Waiver of the potential claim and a waiver of the right to a corresponding claim for the disputed work
in the administrative claim procedure
2. Bar to arbitration (Pub Cont Code § 10240.2)
Replace the word "State" with "Department" in the 3rd paragraph of Section 5-1.43D.
Replace the word "Department's" with "Caltrans" in the 6th paragraph of Section 5-1.43E(1)(a).
Replace the word "Department" with "Caltrans" where it appears in Section 5-1.43E(2)(a).
Replace the word "Department" with "Caltrans" where it appears in Section 5-1.43E(3)(a).
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6 CONTROL OF MATERIALS
Replace section 6-1.05 with:
6-1.05 SPECIFIC BRAND OR TRADE NAME AND SUBSTITUTION
Unless substitution is expressly precluded in the special provisions, a reference to a specific brand or
trade name establishes a quality standard and is not intended to limit competition. Unless the Department
has made a public interest finding expressly authorizing sole source procurement of a particular item, you
may use a product that is equal to or better than the specified brand or trade name if authorized.
Submit a substitution request with a time period that:
1. Follows Contract award
2. Allows 30 days for review
3. Causes no delay
Include substantiating data with the substitution request that proves that substitution:
1. Causes no delay
2. Is of equal or better quality and suitability
If the special provisions disallow substitution of a particular item, provide the specified item and do not
propose substitution.
Replace Section 6-1.06 with:.
6-1.06 RESERVED
7 LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC
Add after the last paragraph of Section 7-1.02C:
The following information is provided for the Contractor's information, and nothing herein or elsewhere
within these special provisions shall be construed as limiting the Contractor's responsibility for complying
with all applicable rules and regulations. In conformance with Title 13 § 2449(i), between March 1 and
June 1 of each year, new valid Certificates of Reported Compliance for the current compliance year, as
defined in section 2449(n)for the Contractor and all applicable subcontractors must be submitted. Submit
new valid Certificates of Reported Compliance to the Engineer at least one week prior to the expiration
date of the current certificate.
Replace the 2"d Paragraph of Section 7-1.02K(2)with:
The general prevailing wage rates and any applicable changes to these wage rates are available:
1. From Design Services
2. From the Department of Industrial Relations'Web site
Add to the list in the second paragraph of Section 7-1.02K(3)with:
1.10. Fringe Benefits
Replace section 7-1.02K(4)(a)with:
7-1.02K(4)(a) Apprenticeship Requirements for non-Federal Projects
A. Pursuant to Sections 1770-1780 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Director of
the Department of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rate of wages in
the locality for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the work. Said wage rates
pursuant to Section 1773.2 of the Labor Code are on file with the Clerk to the Fresno County
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Board of Supervisors, and will be made available to any interested person on request. A
copy of this wage scale may also be obtained at the following Web Site: www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr.
B. Pursuant to Section 1775 of the Labor Code of the State of California, nothing in this Article
shall prevent the employment of properly registered apprentices upon public works. Every
such apprentice shall be paid the standard wage paid to apprentices under the regulations of
the craft or trade at which he/she is employed, and shall be employed only at the work of the
craft or trade to which he/she is registered.
C. Only apprentices, as defined in Section 3077, who are in training under apprenticeship standards
and written apprentice agreements under Chapter 4 (commencing at Section 3070), Division
3, of the Labor Code, are eligible to be employed on public works. The employment and
training of each apprentice shall be in accordance with the provisions of the apprenticeship
standards and apprentice agreements under which he/she is training.
Replace the 4th paragraph of section 7-1.02K(6)0)(ii)with:
Submit the lead compliance plan as an informational submittal.
Replace Section 7-1.02M(2)with:
7-1.02M(2) Fire Prevention
Cooperate with local fire prevention authorities in eliminating hazardous fire conditions.
Obtain the phone numbers of the nearest fire suppression agency, California Department of Forestry and
Fire Protection (Cal Fire) unit headquarters, United States Forest Service (USFS) ranger district office,
and U.S. Department of Interior(USDI) BLM field office. Submit these phone numbers to the Engineer
before the start of job site activities.
Immediately report to the nearest fire suppression agency fires occurring within the project limits.
Prevent project personnel from setting open fires that are not part of the work.
Prevent the escape of and extinguish fires caused directly or indirectly by job site activities
Except for motor trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, equip all hydrocarbon-fueled
engines, both stationary and mobile including motorcycles, with spark arresters that meet USFS
standards as specified in the Forest Service Spark Arrester Guide. Maintain the spark arresters in good
operating condition. Spark arresters are not required by Cal Fire, the BLM, or the USFS on equipment
powered by properly maintained exhaust-driven turbo-charged engines or equipped with scrubbers with
properly maintained water levels. The Forest Service Spark Arrester Guide is available at the district
offices.
Each toilet must have a metal ashtray at least 6 inches in diameter by 8 inches deep half-filled with sand
and within easy reach of anyone using the facility.
Locate flammable materials at least 50 feet away from equipment service, parking, and gas and oil
storage areas. Each small mobile or stationary engine site must be cleared of flammable material for a
radius of at least 15 feet from the engine.
Each area to be cleared and grubbed must be cleared and kept clear of flammable material such as dry
grass, weeds, brush, downed trees, oily rags and waste, paper, cartons, and plastic waste. Before
clearing and grubbing, clear a fire break at the outer limits of the areas to be cleared and grubbed. Other
fire breaks may be ordered and are change order work.
Furnish the following fire tools:
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1. 1 shovel and 1 fully charged fire extinguisher UL rated at 4 B:C or more on each truck, personnel
vehicle, tractor, grader, or other heavy equipment.
The Engineer may suspend work wholly or in part due to hazardous fire conditions. The days during this
suspension are non—working days.
If field and weather conditions become such that the determination of the fire danger rating is suspended,
section 7-1.02M(2)will not be enforced for the period of the suspension of the determination of the fire
danger rating. The Engineer will notify you of the dates of the suspension and resumption of the
determination of the fire danger rating.
Place the contents of Section 7-1.04 under the heading:
7-1.04 PUBLIC SAFETY
7-1.04A General
Replace the 7t" paragraph in Section 7-1.04A with:
Provide flaggers whenever necessary to ensure that the public is given safe guidance through the work
zone.
Replace the 11t" paragraph in Section 7-1.04A with:
Cover signs that direct traffic to a closed area.
Add to the end of Section 7-1.04A:
Where 2 or more lanes in the same direction are adjacent to the area where the work is being performed,
including shoulders, the adjacent lane must be closed under any of the following conditions:
1. Work is off the traveled way but within 6 feet of the edge of the traveled way, and the approach speed
is greater than 45 miles per hour
2. Work is off the traveled way but within 3 feet of the edge of the traveled way, and the approach speed
is less than 45 miles per hour
Closure of the adjacent traffic lane is not required when performing any of the following:
1. Working behind a barrier
2. Paving, grinding, or grooving
3. Installing, maintaining, or removing traffic control devices except Type K temporary railing
Do not reduce an open traffic lane width to less than 10 feet. When traffic cones or delineators are used
for temporary edge delineation, the side of the base of the cones or delineators nearest to traffic is
considered the edge of the traveled way.
Add the following to the end of Section 7-1.04:
7-1.04B WORK ZONE SAFETY AND MOBILITY
7-1.04B(1) POLICY
In order to ensure safe and efficient flow of traffic through work zones, the County of Fresno, via its
General Plan, Transportation and Circulation Element, Policy TRA-1, has adopted the use of AASHTO
Standards as supplemented by Caltrans and County Department of Public Works and Planning
Standards.
7-1.04B(2)TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN
Perform traffic management shall be in accordance with Section 12, "TEMPORARY TRAFFIC
CONTROL," of these special provisions.
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7-1.04B(3)TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN
Prepare traffic control plan(s) in accordance with Section 12, "TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL," of
these special provisions.
7-1.04B(4)PUBLIC INFORMATION
Provide notice to public agencies and others to the extent required, if any, elsewhere in these special
provisions. The Engineer provides other noticing not identified to be performed by the Contractor.
Replace the word "State"with "County" where it occurs in Section 7-1.05C.
Replace the word "State" with "Department" in the 1st paragraph of Section 7-1.06B.
Replace the word "State" with "County" in the 5tn paragraph of Section 7-1.06C.
Replace the word "State" with "the Department" in Section 7-1.061)(1).
Replace Section 7-1.061)(2) with:
7-1.061)(2) Liability Limits/Additional Insureds
Refer to the Agreement of these special provisions
Additional insured coverage must be provided by a policy provision or by an endorsement providing
coverage at least as broad as Additional Insured(Form B)endorsement form CG 2010 and CG 2037 (for
completed operations), as published by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), or equivalent form as
approved by the Department.
Replace the word "State"with "County" in Section 7-1.0611)(3).
Replace the word "State" with "County" in Section 7-1.061)(4).
Replace Section 7-1.06E with:
7-1.06E Automobile Liability Insurance
Comply with requirements in the Agreement of these special provisions.
Replace Section 7-1.06G with:
7-1.06G NOT USED
Replace Section 7-1.06H with:
7-1.06H Enforcement
The Department may assure your compliance with your insurance obligations. 30 days before an
insurance policy lapses, expires, or is canceled during the Contract period you must submit to the
Department evidence of renewal or replacement of the policy.
If you fail to maintain any required insurance coverage, the Department may maintain this coverage and
withhold or charge the expense to you or terminate your control of the work.
Any failure to comply with the reporting provisions of your policy shall not affect coverage provided to the
Department, including its officers, directors, agents (excluding agents who are design professionals), and
employees.
You are not relieved of your duties and responsibilities to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the
County, its officers, agents, and employees by the Department's acceptance of insurance policies and
certificates.
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Minimum insurance coverage amounts do not relieve you for liability in excess of such coverage, nor do
they preclude the County from taking other actions available to it, including the withholding of funds under
this Contract.
Replace Section 7-1.061 with:
7-1.061 Self-Insurance
Comply with the Agreement of these special provisions.
Add to the beginning of Section 7-1.0713:
This section applies to seal coat projects.
Add Section 7-1.07C:
7-1.07C Claims
This section applies to non-seal coat projects which involve asphalt concrete paving. Pay for claims for
personal property damage caused by your work. Claims are limited to:
1. 10 percent of the total bid
Within 30 days of the last working day placement of hot mix asphalt, do the following:
1. Process and resolve all claims reported or submitted to you by the public as follows:
1.1. Within 3 business days of receipt of a claim, submit to the Department a copy of the claim, a
written analysis of the claim, and a statement indicating whether or not you will pay the claim. If
you reject a claim, provide the reasons for rejection in writing.
1.2. If the claimant becomes dissatisfied with your handling of the claim, immediately refer the
claimant to the local district claims office for assistance in resolving the claim.
2. Submit to the Department evidence of your paid claims.
All claims presented to the Department, (Govt Code § 900 et seq.)are processed and resolved by the
Department as follows:
1. The claims are processed as formal government claims subject to all laws and policies and are
resolved as the Department determines including referring the claim to you for handling.
2. If the Department approves settlement of a claim or is ordered to pay pursuant to a court order, the
claim is paid from funds withheld from you.
3. Within 3 business days of the Department's determination that you are responsible for resolving the
claim, the Department sends a copy of the claim to you for resolution or notifies you of the
Department's decision to resolve the claim.
The Department withholds an amount not to exceed 5 percent of the total bid to resolve all claims. The
amount is held no longer than 60 days following the last working day so that the Department has ample
time to resolve any pending claims. After 60 days, any remaining amount withheld is returned to you.
If no withheld funds remain or have been returned, the Department may pay any claims and seek
reimbursement from you through an offset or any other legal means. Any reimbursement or offset to be
recovered from you, including all other paid claims, is limited to 10 percent of the total bid.
Section 7-1.07C does not limit your obligation to defend and indemnify the Department.
8 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS
Replace Section 8-1.01 with:
8-1.01 GENERAL
Section 8 includes specifications related to prosecuting the Contract and work progress.
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8-1.01A Work Hours
Perform all work on working days during daytime.
You may request approval to work on a holiday or on a non-working day. If, pursuant to such request, the
Engineer authorizes you to work on a holiday or on a non-working day, you pay the actual cost incurred
by the Department to perform all inspection, surveying, testing, and all other project-related work by the
Department on such holiday or non-working day. Such payment will be deducted from monies due or
which may become due to the Contractor.
Plan work so that all construction operations performed each day, including cleanup of the project site,
establishment of appropriate traffic control and any other work necessary for the safety of the public shall
be completed within the daytime hours.
Do not perform work during nighttime unless approved by the Engineer
Request approval to work during nighttime in writing and include the appropriate traffic control plan(s) and
work plan(s)which clearly identify all provisions for illuminating all portions of the work site, including any
flagging operations.
If you fail to complete work during the daytime hours, the Engineer may stop all work upon the onset of
nighttime and order you to perform any and all work the Engineer deems necessary to ensure the safety
of the public during the nighttime hours.
You are not entitled to any additional compensation or extension of the contract time as a result of the
Engineer stopping the work due to the onset of nighttime.
Replace the 111 paragraph of Section 8-1.02B(1)with:
No pay item is provided for Level 1 Critical Path Project Schedule. Payment is considered to be included
in the various items of work including revisions and time analysis.
Add to the end of the list in the 411 paragraph of Section 8-1.02B(3)with:
3. Time Impact Analysis (Refer to Section 8-1.02C(8)(b)for description)
Replace Section 8-1.02C with:
8-1.02C Reserved except for 8-1.02C(8)(b)
Replace Section 8-1.04 with:
8-1.04 START OF JOB SITE ACTIVITIES
8-1.04A General
Provide signed contracts, bonds, and evidence of insurance timely as required.
This section, 8-1.04, "Start of Job Activities," does not modify remedies available to the Department
should you fail to provide signed contracts bonds and insurance timely.
Submit a notice 72 hours before starting job site activities. If the project has more than 1 location of work,
submit a separate notice for each location.
You may start job site activities before receiving notice of Contract approval if you:
1. Deliver the signed Contract, bonds, and evidence of insurance to the Department
2. Submit 72-hour notice
3. Are authorized by the Department to start
4. Perform work at your own risk
5. Perform work under the Contract
If the Contract is approved, work already performed that complies with the Contract is authorized.
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If the Contract is not approved, leave the job site in a neat condition. If a facility has been changed,
restore it to its former condition or an equivalent condition. The Department does not pay for the
restoration.
8-1.0413 Reserved
Replace Section 8-1.04C with:
8-1.04C Long Lead Time Equipment Start
Section 8-1.04B, Standard Start, does not apply to this project
This project includes two, non-concurrent phases.
The first order of work (submittals) involves potholing, submittals and equipment procurement.
The second order of work involves physical construction upon the project site.
8-1.04C(1) First Order of Work, Submittals
Be prepared to begin the first order of work no later than the 20th business day after award of the
Contract by the Department.
The Engineer may issue a notice to proceed with the first order of work as soon as the Contracts,
including bonds and insurance certificates, have been approved.
Start the first order of work on the day shown in the notice to proceed, unless an early start has been
approved.
Potholing at the project site shall be completed within the first ten working days of the first order of work.
Potholing shall be performed after school hours. No submittals will receive final approval until field
verification of the final pole location has been approved by the Engineer. Compensation for potholing
shall be considered to be included in the various items of work.
The Engineer may issue a notice of commencement of contract time for the first order of work if you fail to
provide Contracts, including bonds and insurance certificates or other required documents timely.
The Engineer shall have a maximum of ten (10)working days in which to review and approve or reject
each submittal from the Contractor. In the event that the Engineer rejects any of the Contractor's initial
submittals, the Engineer shall have a maximum of ten (10)working days in which to review and approve
or reject each re-submittal from the Contractor. The ten (10)working day time period for the Engineer's
review shall commence on the day upon which the Engineer receives the submittal or re-submittal in
question.
In the event that the Engineer's review of a submittal or re-submittal requires in excess of ten (10)
working days, the Engineer shall extend the number of working days allowed for the completion of the
first order of work by one working day for each working day of delay in the Engineer's completion of the
review.
The first order of work is complete when you:
• have completed potholing at the project site
• have received approval for all submittals required for the project.
• have received approval of a phasing plan clearly depicting all phases of the work and intended
traffic control plan at each phase
• have furnished a statement from the vendors that the orders for required equipment and
materials has been received and accepted by said vendor
• have furnished a statement from vendors which indicates that the anticipated delivery date for the
equipment and materials ordered is in conformance with contract requirements.
• Receive a written statement that the first order of work is complete.
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Complete the first order of work within the number of working days specified in the Notice to Bidders.
Start the first order of work on the day shown in the Notice to Proceed, unless an early start has been
approved.
Pay to the County of Fresno the sum of
TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00)
per day for each and every calendar day's delay in finishing the first order of work in excess of the
number of working days prescribed above.
8-1.04C(2) Second Order of Work
All work will be required to be performed during school summer break which begins on June 16,
2025 and ends on August 13, 2025. Contract may be suspended by the County if material and/or
equipment required for the installation of the traffic signal (TS) have not been delivered to the site
by these dates AND Contractor provides proof from the TS supplier that the delivery delay is due
to circumstances outside Contractor's control. Contractor will be required to complete all other
items included in the project, including underground conduit, TS foundation, etc. by the time
allotted for this contract and during school summer break. Should the TS installation be delayed
beyond August 8, 2025, the Contractor will be required to perform TS work after school hours,
nights or weekend.
The Engineer, in their sole discretion, may issue the Notice to Proceed —Second Order of Work
immediately upon delivery to the Contractor of the materials and equipment necessary to construct the
project. Alternatively, the Engineer may defer issuance of the Notice to Proceed —Second Order of Work
to the extent the Engineer, in their sole discretion, deems appropriate.
Begin work at the site on the date shown on the Notice to Proceed—Second Order of Work. Do not
begin site work prior to the date shown on the Notice to Proceed —Second Order of Work. The date
shown on the Notice to Proceed —Second Order of Work will be the first working day charged against the
allotted number of working days for the second order of work.
Complete the second order of work within the number of working days specified in the Notice to Bidders.
Begin work at the site on the date shown on the Notice to Proceed—Second Order of Work.
Complete all work, including corrective work and punch list work, prior to the expiration of the allotted
working days. Working days continue to accrue until corrective work and punch list work is completed
and accepted.
Pay to the County of Fresno the sum of
THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000.00)
per day for each and every calendar day's delay in finishing the second order of work, including corrective
work and punch list work, in excess of the number of working days prescribed above.
Such payment is in addition to payment, if any, for failure to complete the first order of work as specified.
Complete all work, including corrective work and punch list work, prior to the expiration of the allotted
working days. Working days continue to accrue until corrective work and punch list work is completed
and accepted.
Replace the 1st paragraph in Section 8-1.05 with:
Contract time starts on the day specified in the notice to proceed or in the notice of commencement of
contract time as described in section 8-1.04 or on the day you start job site activities, whichever occurs
first.
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Replace the 311 and 41n paragraph including the table in Section 8-1.10A with:
Liquidated damages are specified in section 8-1.04.
Replace the word "State's" with "County's" in Section 8-1.14A.
9 PAYMENT
Add Section 9-1.01A:
9-1.01A COMPENSATION
The bid items shown in the bid item list represent full compensation for performing all work. Full
compensation for any work for which there is no bid item shall be considered to be included in the various
items of work.
Delete paragraphs 11-14 of Section 9-1.03.
Add after the 6tn paragraph of Section 9-1.03:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these special provisions, full compensation for
performing all work as shown, as specified, and as directed by the Engineer is considered to be
included in the various bid items, and no additional payment will be made, except pursuant to a
contract change order to perform work not shown and/or specified.
If one or more bid item(s) is/are not included, perform the work as shown and as specified and
payment therefor is considered to be included in the various items of work.
Replace the last paragraph of Section 9-1.03 with:
Pay your subcontractors within 10 days of receipt of each progress payment under Pub Cont Code §§
10262 and 10262.5.
Replace the word "Department's" with "Caltrans" in the 5tn paragraph of Section 9-1.07A.
Add to Section 9-1.16C:
Traffic signal material is eligible for material on hand.
Any piece of material that Contractor seeks material on hand reimbursement shall be stored in a safe
location as per manufacturer specifications. Contractor shall grant access to the Engineer for review and
approval of the material prior to approval of payment.
Replace Section 9-1.16F with:
9-1.16F Retentions
The Department, once in each month, shall cause an estimate in writing to be made by the Engineer.
The estimate shall include the total amount of work done and acceptable materials furnished, provided
the acceptable materials are listed as eligible for partial payment as materials in the special provisions
and are furnished and delivered by the Contractor on the ground and not used or are furnished and
stored for use on the contract, if the storage is within the State of California and the Contractor furnishes
evidence satisfactory to the Engineer that the materials are stored subject to or under the control of the
Department, to the time of the estimate, and the value thereof. The estimate shall also include any
amounts payable for mobilization. Daily extra work reports furnished by the Contractor less than 5
calendar days, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, before the preparation of the
monthly progress estimate shall not be eligible for payment until the following month's estimate.
The amount of any material to be considered in making an estimate will in no case exceed the amount
thereof which has been reported by the Contractor to the Engineer on State-furnished forms properly
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filled out and executed, including accompanying documentation as therein required, less the amount of
the material incorporated in the work to the time of the estimate. Only materials to be incorporated in the
work will be considered. The estimated value of the material established by the Engineer will in no case
exceed the contract price for the item of work for which the material is furnished.
The Department shall retain 5 percent of the estimated value of the work done and 5 percent of the value
of materials so estimated to have been furnished and delivered and unused or furnished and stored as
aforesaid as part security for the fulfillment of the contract by the Contractor. The Department will not
hold retention for mobilization or demobilization.
The Department shall pay monthly to the Contractor, while carrying on the work, the balance not retained,
as aforesaid, after deducting therefrom all previous payments and all sums to be kept or retained under
the provisions of the contract. No monthly estimate or payment shall be required to be made when, in the
judgment of the Engineer, the work is not proceeding in accordance with the provisions of the contract.
No monthly estimate or payment shall be construed to be an acceptance of any defective work or
improper materials.
Attention is directed to the prohibitions and penalties pertaining to unlicensed contractors as provided in
Business and Professions Code Sections 7028.15(a) and 7031.
Add Section 9-1.23:
9-1.23 RESOLUTION OF CONTRACT CLAIMS
Public works contract claims of three hundred seventy-five thousand dollars ($375,000)or less which arise
between a Contractor and a local public agency shall be resolved in accordance with the provisions of
California Public Contract Code Sections 20104-20104.6, inclusive. In addition, California Public Contract
Code Section 9204 requires that the procedure established therein shall apply to all claims (as therein
defined)filed by a contractor in connection with a public works project. Accordingly, this contract expressly
incorporates all of the terms and conditions of those statutory provisions, which are as follows:
California Public Contract Code Section 9204
(a) The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the best interests of the state and its citizens to ensure
that all construction business performed on a public works project in the state that is complete and not in
dispute is paid in full and in a timely manner.
(b) Notwithstanding any other law, including, but not limited to, Article 7.1 (commencing with Section
10240) of Chapter 1 of Part 2, Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 19100)of Part 2, and Article 1.5
(commencing with Section 20104)of Chapter 1 of Part 3, this section shall apply to any claim by a
contractor in connection with a public works project.
(c) For purposes of this section:
(1) "Claim" means a separate demand by a contractor sent by registered mail or certified mail
with return receipt requested, for one or more of the following:
(A)A time extension, including, without limitation, for relief from damages or penalties for
delay assessed by a public entity under a contract for a public works project.
(B) Payment by the public entity of money or damages arising from work done by, or on
behalf of, the contractor pursuant to the contract for a public works project and payment
for which is not otherwise expressly provided or to which the claimant is not otherwise
entitled.
(C) Payment of an amount that is disputed by the public entity.
(2) "Contractor" means any type of contractor within the meaning of Chapter 9 (commencing with
Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code who has entered into a direct
contract with a public entity for a public works project.
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(3)(A) "Public entity" means, without limitation, except as provided in subparagraph (B), a state
agency, department, office, division, bureau, board, or commission, the California State
University, the University of California, a city, including a charter city, county, including a charter
county, city and county, including a charter city and county, district, special district, public
authority, political subdivision, public corporation, or nonprofit transit corporation wholly owned by
a public agency and formed to carry out the purposes of the public agency.
(B) "Public entity" shall not include the following:
(i)The Department of Water Resources as to any project under the jurisdiction of
that department.
(ii) The Department of Transportation as to any project under the jurisdiction of
that department.
(iii)The Department of Parks and Recreation as to any project under the
jurisdiction of that department.
(iv)The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation with respect to any project
under its jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 7000) of
Title 7 of Part 3 of the Penal Code.
(v)The Military Department as to any project under the jurisdiction of that
department.
(vi)The Department of General Services as to all other projects.
(vii)The High-Speed Rail Authority.
(4) "Public works project" means the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of
any public structure, building, road, or other public improvement of any kind.
(5) "Subcontractor" means any type of contractor within the meaning of Chapter 9 (commencing
with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code who either is in direct
contract with a contractor or is a lower tier subcontractor.
(d) (1) (A) Upon receipt of a claim pursuant to this section, the public entity to which the claim applies
shall conduct a reasonable review of the claim and, within a period not to exceed 45 days, shall provide
the claimant a written statement identifying what portion of the claim is disputed and what portion is
undisputed. Upon receipt of a claim, a public entity and a contractor may, by mutual agreement, extend
the time period provided in this subdivision.
(B)The claimant shall furnish reasonable documentation to support the claim.
(C) If the public entity needs approval from its governing body to provide the claimant a
written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion of the claim,
and the governing body does not meet within the 45 days or within the mutually agreed to
extension of time following receipt of a claim sent by registered mail or certified mail,
return receipt requested, the public entity shall have up to three days following the next
duly publicly noticed meeting of the governing body after the 45-day period, or extension,
expires to provide the claimant a written statement identifying the disputed portion and
the undisputed portion.
(D)Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim shall be processed and made
within 60 days after the public entity issues its written statement. If the public entity fails
to issue a written statement, paragraph (3) shall apply.
(2) (A) If the claimant disputes the public entity's written response, or if the public entity fails to
respond to a claim issued pursuant to this section within the time prescribed, the claimant may
demand in writing an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the issues in
dispute. Upon receipt of a demand in writing sent by registered mail or certified mail, return
receipt requested, the public entity shall schedule a meet and confer conference within 30 days
for settlement of the dispute.
(B)Within 10 business days following the conclusion of the meet and confer conference,
if the claim or any portion of the claim remains in dispute, the public entity shall provide
the claimant a written statement identifying the portion of the claim that remains in
dispute and the portion that is undisputed. Any payment due on an undisputed portion of
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the claim shall be processed and made within 60 days after the public entity issues its
written statement. Any disputed portion of the claim, as identified by the contractor in
writing, shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation, with the public entity and the claimant
sharing the associated costs equally. The public entity and claimant shall mutually agree
to a mediator within 10 business days after the disputed portion of the claim has been
identified in writing. If the parties cannot agree upon a mediator, each party shall select a
mediator and those mediators shall select a qualified neutral third party to mediate with
regard to the disputed portion of the claim. Each party shall bear the fees and costs
charged by its respective mediator in connection with the selection of the neutral
mediator. If mediation is unsuccessful, the parts of the claim remaining in dispute shall be
subject to applicable procedures outside this section.
(C) For purposes of this section, mediation includes any nonbinding process, including,
but not limited to, neutral evaluation or a dispute review board, in which an independent
third party or board assists the parties in dispute resolution through negotiation or by
issuance of an evaluation. Any mediation utilized shall conform to the timeframes in this
section.
(D) Unless otherwise agreed to by the public entity and the contractor in writing, the
mediation conducted pursuant to this section shall excuse any further obligation under
Section 20104.4 to mediate after litigation has been commenced.
(E)This section does not preclude a public entity from requiring arbitration of disputes
under private arbitration or the Public Works Contract Arbitration Program, if mediation
under this section does not resolve the parties' dispute.
(3) Failure by the public entity to respond to a claim from a contractor within the time periods
described in this subdivision or to otherwise meet the time requirements of this section shall result
in the claim being deemed rejected in its entirety. A claim that is denied by reason of the public
entity's failure to have responded to a claim, or its failure to otherwise meet the time requirements
of this section, shall not constitute an adverse finding with regard to the merits of the claim or the
responsibility or qualifications of the claimant.
(4)Amounts not paid in a timely manner as required by this section shall bear interest at 7
percent per annum.
(5) If a subcontractor or a lower tier subcontractor lacks legal standing to assert a claim against a
public entity because privity of contract does not exist, the contractor may present to the public
entity a claim on behalf of a subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor. A subcontractor may
request in writing, either on his or her own behalf or on behalf of a lower tier subcontractor, that
the contractor present a claim for work which was performed by the subcontractor or by a lower
tier subcontractor on behalf of the subcontractor. The subcontractor requesting that the claim be
presented to the public entity shall furnish reasonable documentation to support the claim. Within
45 days of receipt of this written request, the contractor shall notify the subcontractor in writing as
to whether the contractor presented the claim to the public entity and, if the original contractor did
not present the claim, provide the subcontractor with a statement of the reasons for not having
done so.
(e) The text of this section or a summary of it shall be set forth in the plans or specifications for any
public works project that may give rise to a claim under this section.
(f) A waiver of the rights granted by this section is void and contrary to public policy, provided, however,
that(1) upon receipt of a claim, the parties may mutually agree to waive, in writing, mediation and
proceed directly to the commencement of a civil action or binding arbitration, as applicable; and (2) a
public entity may prescribe reasonable change order, claim, and dispute resolution procedures and
requirements in addition to the provisions of this section, so long as the contractual provisions do not
conflict with or otherwise impair the timeframes and procedures set forth in this section.
(g) This section applies to contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2017.
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(h) Nothing in this section shall impose liability upon a public entity that makes loans or grants available
through a competitive application process, for the failure of an awardee to meet its contractual
obligations.
(i) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed, unless a
later enacted statute, that is enacted before January 1, 2027, deletes or extends that date.
California Public Contract Code Sections 20104—20104.6
Section 20104
(a)(1) This article applies to all public works claims of three hundred seventy-five thousand dollars
($375,000)or less which arise between a contractor and a local agency.
(2) This article shall not apply to any claims resulting from a contract between a contractor and a
public agency when the public agency has elected to resolve any disputes pursuant to Article 7.1
(commencing with Section 10240)of Chapter 1 of Part 2.
(b)(1) "Public work" means "public works contract" as defined in Section 1101 but does not include any
work or improvement contracted for by the state or the Regents of the University of California.
(2) "Claim" means a separate demand by the contractor for(A) a time extension, (B) payment of
money or damages arising from work done by, or on behalf of, the contractor pursuant to the
contract for a public work and payment of which is not otherwise expressly provided for or the
claimant is not otherwise entitled to, or(C) an amount the payment of which is disputed by the
local agency.
(c) The provisions of this article or a summary thereof shall be set forth in the plans or specifications for
any work which may give rise to a claim under this article.
(d) This article applies only to contracts entered into on or after January 1, 1991.
Section 20104.2
For any claim subject to this article, the following requirements apply:
(a) The claim shall be in writing and include the documents necessary to substantiate the claim. Claims
must be filed on or before the date of final payment. Nothing in this subdivision is intended to extend the
time limit or supersede notice requirements otherwise provided by contract for the filing of claims.
(b) (1) For claims of less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), the local agency shall respond in writing to
any written claim within 45 days of receipt of the claim, or may request, in writing, within 30 days of
receipt of the claim, any additional documentation supporting the claim or relating to defenses to the claim
the local agency may have against the claimant.
(2) If additional information is thereafter required, it shall be requested and provided pursuant to
this subdivision, upon mutual agreement of the local agency and the claimant.
(3) The local agency's written response to the claim, as further documented, shall be submitted
to the claimant within 15 days after receipt of the further documentation or within a period of time
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no greater than that taken by the claimant in producing the additional information, whichever is
greater.
(c) (1) For claims of over fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and less than or equal to three hundred
seventy-five thousand dollars ($375,000), the local agency shall respond in writing to all written claims
within 60 days of receipt of the claim, or may request, in writing, within 30 days of receipt of the claim, any
additional documentation supporting the claim or relating to defenses to the claim the local agency may
have against the claimant.
(2) If additional information is thereafter required, it shall be requested and provided pursuant to
this subdivision, upon mutual agreement of the local agency and the claimant.
(3) The local agency's written response to the claim, as further documented, shall be submitted
to the claimant within 30 days after receipt of the further documentation, or within a period of time
no greater than that taken by the claimant in producing the additional information or requested
documentation, whichever is greater.
(d) If the claimant disputes the local agency's written response, or the local agency fails to respond within
the time prescribed, the claimant may so notify the local agency, in writing, either within 15 days of receipt
of the local agency's response or within 15 days of the local agency's failure to respond within the time
prescribed, respectively, and demand an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the
issues in dispute. Upon a demand, the local agency shall schedule a meet and confer conference within
30 days for settlement of the dispute.
(e) Following the meet and confer conference, if the claim or any portion remains in dispute, the claimant
may file a claim as provided in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing
with Section 910)of Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code. For purposes of those
provisions, the running of the period of time within which a claim must be filed shall be tolled from the time
the claimant submits his or her written claim pursuant to subdivision (a) until the time that claim is denied
as a result of the meet and confer process, including any period of time utilized by the meet and confer
process.
(f) This article does not apply to tort claims and nothing in this article is intended nor shall be construed
to change the time periods for filing tort claims or actions specified by Chapter 1 (commencing with
Section 900) and Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 910)of Part 3 of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the
Government Code.
Section 20104.4
The following procedures are established for all civil actions filed to resolve claims subject to this article:
(a) Within 60 days, but no earlier than 30 days, following the filing or responsive pleadings, the court
shall submit the matter to nonbinding mediation unless waived by mutual stipulation of both parties. The
mediation process shall provide for the selection within 15 days by both parties of a disinterested third
person as mediator, shall be commenced within 30 days of the submittal, and shall be concluded within
15 days from the commencement of the mediation unless a time requirement is extended upon a good
cause showing to the court or by stipulation of both parties. If the parties fail to select a mediator within
the 15-day period, any party may petition the court to appoint the mediator.
(b) (1) If the matter remains in dispute, the case shall be submitted to judicial arbitration pursuant to
Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10)of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure,
notwithstanding Section 1141.11 of that code. The Civil Discovery Act(Title 4 (commencing with Section
2016.010)of Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure) shall apply to any proceeding brought under this
subdivision consistent with the rules pertaining to judicial arbitration.
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(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon stipulation of the parties, arbitrators
appointed for purposes of this article shall be experienced in construction law, and, upon
stipulation of the parties, mediators and arbitrators shall be paid necessary and reasonable hourly
rates of pay not to exceed their customary rate, and such fees and expenses shall be paid
equally by the parties, except in the case of arbitration where the arbitrator, for good cause,
determines a different division. In no event shall these fees or expenses be paid by state or
county funds.
(3) In addition to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 1141.10) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code
of Civil Procedure, any party who after receiving an arbitration award requests a trial de novo but
does not obtain a more favorable judgment shall, in addition to payment of costs and fees under
that chapter, pay the attorney's fees of the other party arising out of the trial de novo.
(c) The court may, upon request by any party, order any witnesses to participate in the mediation or
arbitration process.
Section 20104.6
(a) No local agency shall fail to pay money as to any portion of a claim which is undisputed except as
otherwise provided in the contract.
(b) In any suit filed under Section 20104.4, the local agency shall pay interest at the legal rate on any
arbitration award or judgment. The interest shall begin to accrue on the date the suit is filed in a court of
law.
Add Section 9-1.24:
9-1.24 SUPPLEMENTAL WORK (PAYMENT ADJUSTMENTS FOR PRICE INDEX FLUCTUATIONS)
This item is provided solely to provide funds necessary for adjustments to the prices of those oil-
containing materials expressly specified as eligible for such adjustments in "Payment Adjustments for
Price Index Fluctuations," elsewhere in these special provisions.
The amount included for this item is an estimate only, and is a predetermined amount included in the bid
item list for the project.
This item, "Supplemental Work (Payment Adjustments for Price Index Fluctuations" is purely
administrative in nature, is not intended to limit such payment adjustments to the number provided in the
bid item list, nor is it intended to modify or supplement the provisions in "Payment Adjustments for Price
Index Fluctuations," in any manner whatsoever. Any and all such adjustments shall be made in strict
conformance with the requirements in said section.
The provisions in Section 9-1.06, "Changed Quantity Pay Adjustments" of the Standard Specifications
shall not apply to the item "Supplemental Work(Payment Adjustments for Price Index Fluctuations)."
DIVISION II GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
10 GENERAL
Add to the end of Section 10-1.02C(2):
Protect any irrigation component to be relocated before performing any other construction activity in the
area.
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Replace Reserved in Section 10-1.02C(3)with:
Transplant any plant to be transplanted before performing any other construction activity in the area.
Add to the beginning of Section 10-1.02E:
Construct the new pavement structure adjacent to the existing traveled way by successively excavating,
preparing subgrade, placing base materials, and paving. Perform these activities concurrently after you
start paving.
If a difference in excess of 0.15 foot exists between the elevation of the existing pavement and the
elevation of an excavation within 8 feet of the traveled way at the end of each working day, place and
compact material against the vertical cut adjacent to the traveled way. During the excavation, you may
use native material for this purpose except you must use structural material once you start placing the
structural section. Place the material to the top of the existing pavement and taper at a slope of 4:1
(horizontal:vertical)or flatter to the bottom of the excavation. Do not use treated base for the taper.
12 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL
Add to section 12-1.01:
The project requires obtaining Temporary traffic control encroachment permit from City of Fresno. The
permit application fees for the traffic control shall be paid by the Contractor. Contractor shall obtain final
fees from City of Fresno before submitting the bid.
Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the permit process, pay for required fees and obtain the
permit. The cost of the coordination and fees shall be included in the various items of work.
The project requires obtaining Temporary traffic control encroachment permit from City of Fresno.
Requirements and policies for obtaining the permit can be found in the following website:
https://www.fresno.gov/pubIicworks/traffic-engineerinq/#traffic-permits-&-plan-checks
Replace Section 12-2 with:
12-2 PROJECT SPECIFIC FUNDING SIGNS
12-2.02 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FUNDING SIGNS
12-2.02A GENERAL
Details for construction project funding signs are in Project Details.
Do not add information to a construction project funding identification sign unless authorized.
Keep construction project funding signs clean and in good repair at all times.
12-2.0213 MATERIALS
Provide Construction project funding signs, posts, and mounting hardware.
Construction project funding signs must be wood post signs complying with section 82-3.
Sign panels for construction project funding signs must be framed, single sheet aluminum panels
complying with section 82-2.
The background on construction project funding signs must be Type II retroreflective sheeting on the
Authorized Material List for signing and delineation materials.
The legend must be retroreflective, except for nonreflective black letters and numerals. The colors blue
and orange must comply with PR Color no. 3 and no. 6, respectively, as specified in the Federal Highway
Administration's Color Tolerance Chart.
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The size of the legend on construction project funding signs must be as described. Do not add any
additional information unless authorized.
FRESNO COUNTY MEASURE "C"TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
FRESNO COUNTY ROAD FUNDS/SB-1
12-2.02C CONSTRUCTION
Provide and Install the quantity of construction project funding signs shown on the Bid Item List at the
locations designated by the Engineer before starting major work activities visible to highway users.
Upon completion and acceptance of the work, the signs shall be removed and become the property of the
Contractor.
12-2.02D PAYMENT
The Department pays you for Construction Funding Signs as follows:
1. 75 percent of the item upon installation of each sign
2. 100 percent of the item upon removal of each sign
Replace the V paragraph of Section 12-3.01 C with:
If ordered, furnish and place additional temporary traffic control devices. This work is not change order
work if:
1. Required to conform with your traffic control plan
2. Required to conform with the MUTCD
3. Necessary for public safety or convenience as determined by the Engineer
4. Required to perform staged construction shown on the plans
Replace the last paragraph of Section 12-3.03C with:
Moving plastic traffic drums from location to location if ordered after initial placement is not change order
work if:
1. Required to conform with your traffic control plan
2. Required to conform with the MUTCD
3. Necessary for public safety or convenience as determined by the Engineer
4. Required to perform staged construction shown on the plans
Replace the last paragraph of Section 12-3.10C with:
Moving a barricade from location to location is change order work if ordered after initial placement of the
barricade unless.
1. Required to conform with your traffic control plan
2. Required to conform with the MUTCD
3. Necessary for public safety or convenience as determined by the Engineer
4. Required to perform staged construction shown on the plans
Replace Section 12-3.11 B(5)(b)with:
12-3.11 B(5)(b) Construction Project Funding Identification Signs
Reserved
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Replace the word "Department's" with the word "Caltrans" in the 111 paragraph of Section 12-
3.20A(4)(a).
Replace the last paragraph of Section 12-3.20C(1)with:
If the Engineer orders a lateral move of temporary barrier system and repositioning is not shown, the
lateral move is change order work unless:
1. Required to conform with your traffic control plan
2. Required to conform with the MUTCD
3. Necessary for public safety or convenience as determined by the Engineer
4. Required to perform staged construction shown on the plans
Replace the 2"d paragraph of Section 12-3.20C(2)(c)with:
Install K rail as shown in the project plans.
Replace the last paragraph of Section 12-3.31 C with:
Moving portable flashing beacons from location to location if ordered after initial placement is change
order work unless:
1. Required to conform with your traffic control plan
2. Required to conform with the MUTCD
3. Necessary for public safety or convenience as determined by the Engineer
4. Required to perform staged construction shown on the plans
Add to Section 12-3.32C:
Replace the 2"d paragraph of Section 12-3.35B(6)with:
Provide any software on a CD or other Engineer-authorized data-storage device to the Engineer.
Add before the 111 paragraph of Section 12-3.41A(1):
Section 12-3.41 is used when shown in the Bid Item List.
Replace Section 12-4.02A(3)(a)with:
12-4.02A(3)(a) General
The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the County Construction Engineer for approval, a traffic
control system plan indicating the means and methods he will employ to institute and maintain traffic
control for all phases of the work within the project. The traffic control system plan shall be submitted to
the County Construction Engineer as early as possible, preferably five (5)working days prior to pre-
construction meeting. The Engineer will require five (5)working days to review the initial submittal of the
traffic control system plan and an additional five (5)working days for each successive review.
No work at the project site whatsoever, including preparatory work such as the installation of
construction project funding signs, shall commence until the traffic control system plan has been
approved in writing by the Engineer. In the event that the traffic control system plan is not
submitted timely, the Engineer may issue a notice of commencement of contract time prior to
approval of the traffic control system plan, and working days will begin to accrue against the
allotted contract time.
Late submittal of the traffic control plan or revisions thereafter required, due to the inadequacy of the plan,
shall not be accepted as justification for the delay in the start of the working days for the project.
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It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to provide, install, maintain, and remove any and all detour
signage and traffic control devices and to obtain all permits, including permits from Caltrans, as may be
necessary to establish detours as part of the contractor's traffic control plan.
Traffic will not be allowed to be limited to one direction when construction activities are not actively in
progress. Providing, installing, maintaining, and removing all traffic control, including portable changeable
message signs if required, obtaining and complying with all permits, and providing all traffic control
operations shall be the responsibility of the contractor, and no additional compensation will be allowed
therefor.
Replace Section 12-4.02A(3)(b)with:
12-4.02A(3)(b) Closure Schedules
One-way traffic shall be controlled through the project in accordance with the California Manual MUTCD
and Caltrans Standard Plans T-11 and T-13 entitled "Traffic Control System for Lane Closure on Multilane
Conventional Highways" and "Traffic Control System for Lane Closure on Two Lane Conventional
Highways," and these special provisions. Night closure will not be permitted.
When traffic is under one way control on unpaved areas, the cones shown along the centerline on the
plan need not be placed.
Every Monday by noon, submit a closure schedule request for planned closures for the next week.
The next week is defined as Sunday at noon through the following Sunday at noon.
Submit a closure schedule request 5 days before the anticipated start of any job site activity that reduces:
1. Horizontal clearances of traveled ways, including shoulders, to 2 lanes or fewer due to activities such
as temporary barrier placement and paving
2. Vertical clearances of traveled ways, including shoulders, due to activities such as pavement
overlays, overhead sign installation, or falsework girder erection
Submit closure schedule changes, including additional closures, by noon at least 3 business days before
a planned closure.
Cancel closure requests at least 48 hours before the start time of the closure.
The Department notifies you of unauthorized closures or closures that require coordination with other
parties as a condition for authorization.
Replace Section 12-4.02A(3)(d)with:
12-4.02A(3)(d) Traffic Break Schedule
Not Used.
Replace Section 12-4.02C(1)with:
12-4.02C(1) General
Work that interferes with traffic is limited to the hours when closures are allowed.
Do not reduce an open traffic lane width to less than 10 feet. If traffic cones or delineators are used for
temporary edge delineation, the side of the base of the cones or delineators nearest to traffic is
considered the edge of the traveled way.
Discuss the contingency plan for any activity that could affect the closure schedule with the Engineer at
least 5 business days before starting the activity requiring the plan.
The Engineer may reschedule a closure that was canceled due to unsuitable weather.
Traffic will be controlled by flagmen by eyesight, radio (walkie talkie) or baton. In the event these
methods do not work satisfactorily, as determined by the Engineer, a pilot car will be required.
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The Engineer may require a pilot car to be used during earthwork operations in preparation of the grading
plane or other operations when the Contractor's operations cover an area beyond the line of sight, or
beyond the range of radios or when the baton method does not function satisfactorily.
You may use automated flagger assistance devices to enhance the traffic control system for a lane
closure on a two-lane convention highway, except if a bid item for automated flagger assistance devices
is shown in the Bid Item List, the use of AFADs is required.
Do not use automated flagger assistance devices:
1. On multi-lane highways
2. As a substitute or a replacement for a temporary traffic control signal
3. If the devices impair access for pedestrians and bicycles, unless alternate access is provided
4. If the usable shoulder area is not wide enough to place a trailer mounted device
5. If the distance between the devices is more than 800 feet, except when each device is controlled by a
separate operator and radio communication is available between the AFAD operators
For multilane freeway or expressway lane closures, do not place the 2L tangent section along lane lines
between the lane closure tapers
For multilane freeways and expressways, do not place the traffic cones transversely across closed traffic
lanes and shoulders.
Replace Section 12-4.02C(2)with:
12-4.02C(2) Not Used
Replace Section 12-4.02C(3)with:
12-4.02C(3) Closure Requirements and Charts
12-4.02C(3)(a) General
Where 2 or more lanes in the same direction, including the shoulders, are adjacent to the area where the
work is being performed, close the adjacent lane under any of the following conditions:
1. Work is off the traveled way but within 6 feet of the edge of the traveled way, and the approach
speed is greater than 45 mph
2. Work is off the traveled way but within 3 feet of the edge of the traveled way, and the approach
speed is less than 45 mph
Closure of the adjacent traffic lane is not required during any of the following activities:
1. Work behind a barrier
2. Paving, grinding, or grooving
3. Installation, maintenance, or removal of traffic control devices except for temporary railing
12-4.02C(3)(b) - 12-4.02C(3)(n)
Reserved
12-4.02C(3)(o) Closure of Conventional County Roads
The type and location of signs, lights, flags, flagmen, and other traffic control and safety devices shall be
in accordance with the current edition of the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD) issued by the State of California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans).
Allow public traffic to pass through construction at all times unless otherwise specified herein.
Provide access to properties abutting the project site at all times.
When directed by the Engineer, traffic shall be routed through the work under one-way control.
Under one-way reversing traffic control operations, public traffic may be stopped in one direction for periods
not to exceed 10 minutes.
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Lane closure is defined as the closure of a traffic lane or lanes within a single traffic control system.
Provide a minimum of one paved traffic lane, not less than 11 feet wide, to be open for use by public traffic
at all times.
The full width of the traveled way shall be open for use by public traffic when construction operations are
not actively in progress.
Keep driveways and access roads accessible at all times.
Maintain vehicular access to the channel bank access roads at all times.
The seal coats shall not be applied to more than one-half of the width to be sealed at time,and the remaining
half width to be kept free of obstructions and open for use by public traffic until the seal coat first applied is
ready for use by traffic.
Asphaltic emulsion, asphalt concrete and asphalt rejuvenating agent shall not be applied to more than one-
half of the width to be capped at a time, the remaining half-width to be kept free of obstructions and open
for use by public traffic until the asphalt concrete cap, first applied, is ready for use by traffic.
Personal vehicles of the Contractor's employees shall not be parked on the traveled way or shoulders
including sections closed to public traffic.
When work vehicles or equipment are parked on the shoulder within 6 feet of a traffic lane, the shoulder
area shall be closed as shown on standard plan T-11.
The Contractor's equipment and materials shall not remain in a lane except when such lane is closed to
traffic and the lane is being used for contract operations.
Valley gutters shall be constructed in one-half widths and the remaining one-half width shall be kept free
from obstructions to allow local traffic and through traffic to pass.
12-4.02C(3)(p)-12-4.02C(3)(s) Reserved
Replace Section 12-4.02C(7)(d)with:
12-4.02C(7)(d) Reserved
Replace the word "Department's" with "Caltrans" in Section 12-4.02C(9)(a)(iv).
Replace section 12-4.02C(9)(d)with:
12-4.02C(9)(d) Payment
You pay the cost of furnishing all flaggers, including transporting flaggers and furnishing stands and
towers for flaggers to provide for the passage of traffic through the work as specified in sections 7-1.03
and 7-1.04.
Add before the 11t paragraph of Section 12-4.02C(10):
Section 12-4.02C(10) is used when Pickup Truck Mounted Changeable Message Sign is shown in the Bid
Item List.
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Replace item 3.6.1 in the list in Section 12-4.02C(11)(a)(iii)(B)with:
Not Used
Replace item 5 in the list in Section 12-4.02C(11)(a)(iv)(C)with:
Not Used
Replace Section 12-4.02C(11)(d)with:
12-4.02C(11)(d) Payment
Full payment for conforming to the requirements of this section shall be considered to be included in the
Traffic Control Plan item on the Bid Items List.
Replace Section 12-4.02C(14)with:
12-4.02C(14) Failure to Provide Traffic Control.
If you do not provide the traffic control and it becomes necessary for the Engineer to notify you of your
duties according to the Standard Specifications and these special provisions, you will pay$200 per 15-
minute period or portion thereof to the County for all the time required to acquire the traffic control,
including pilot car.
Such payment shall commence at the time notice of the improper traffic control condition is given to you
or your authorized representative by the Engineer and shall terminate when the condition is corrected.
Such payment will be deducted from your payment.
In addition, when it is necessary for the Engineer to perform the work, you will pay the actual cost for the
performance thereof. Such amount will be deducted from your payment. This will be in addition to any
penalties imposed in these special provisions.
The provisions in this section will not relieve you from your responsibility to provide such additional
devices or take such measures as may be necessary to comply with the provisions in Section 7-1.04,
"Public Safety," of the Standard Specifications.
Replace Section 12-4.02D with:
12-4.02D Payment
The Department pays for change order work for a traffic control system by force account for increased
traffic control and uses a force account analysis for decreased traffic control.
Traffic control system for lane closure is paid for as traffic control system. Flagging costs are paid for as
specified in section 12-1.04.
The requirements in section 4-1.05 for payment adjustment do not apply to traffic control system.
Adjustments in compensation for traffic control system will be made for an increase or decrease in traffic
control work if ordered.
A traffic control system required by change order work is paid for as a part of the change order work.
Full compensation for furnishing and operating the pilot car, (including driver, radios, and any other
equipment and labor required) shall be considered as included in the contract lump sum price paid for
traffic control system and no further payment will be made.
12-4.04 PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
12-4.04A General
Section 12-4.04 includes specifications for providing temporary pedestrian facilities.
Temporary pedestrian facilities must comply with section 16-2.02.
Pedestrian access shall be maintained on all existing crosswalks and all existing access ramps during
construction unless approved by the Engineer. If the Contractor's operations require the closure of one
walkway or crosswalk, then another walkway shall be provided nearby, off the traveled roadway. Access
to all four corners of the intersection shall be provided at all times.
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If it is necessary to close a walkway during working hours and there is not sufficient space within the right
of way to provide a temporary walkway, then the Contractor shall remain stationed at the walkway and
shall immediately provide an accessible walkway using plywood or other materials approved by the
Engineer if and when a pedestrian arrives at the work area. The Contractor shall not leave the site until a
temporary accessible walkway has been established. The temporary accessible walkway shall be of
sufficient strength so as to remain accessible for the entire period that the Contractor is not present at the
site.
If it is necessary to utilize the roadway for pedestrian access, the Contractor shall furnish and place K rail
along the length of the pedestrian access route to separate pedestrians from vehicles.
The Contractor shall employ methods to minimize the duration of walkway closure. Such methods shall
include placement of cold-patch AC walkways and ramps or sawcutting and removing the minimum
required area within existing sidewalks to install new conduit, pull boxes, and foundations. The entire
sidewalk and ramp shall not be removed until such time as construction of a temporary cold-patch AC
sidewalk and ramp or the new concrete sidewalk and ramp will immediately follow.
If the previous pedestrian facility was accessible to pedestrians with disabilities, the path provided during
construction and/or temporary traffic control shall also be accessible.
A temporary path will consist of a continuous, unobstructed 48"-wide pedestrian path of travel adjacent to
the work site, preferably parallel to the same sidewalk that has been obstructed. There shall not be any
abrupt changes in grade or terrain that could cause a tripping hazard or could be a barrier to wheelchair
use. The Contractor shall install and maintain temporary concrete, asphalt or wood ramps to provide a
safe path of travel for mobility-impaired pedestrians at locations where ramps have been temporarily
removed or are needed to route pedestrians. Barriers and channelizing devices shall be detectable to
pedestrians who have visual disabilities. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the
following:
• The path of travel shall not have abrupt changes in grade, elevation, or terrain. The path of travel
shall have a cross slope of 2% or less; running slope may be equal to that of the topography of
the adjacent street.
• Any changes in level in a path of travel that is over'/"—'/z" height shall be beveled at a
45 degree angle to provide a smooth transition.
• Temporary ramps shall be a minimum of 48"wide, with a running slope ratio not to exceed 1:12
(maximum slope of 8.33%). Sides of a ramp shall be protected where there is a drop off. For all
ramps not meeting the definition of a "curb ramp", handrails will be provided in conformance with
Title 24 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Design Standards.
• For walkways in the pedestrian path that have less than 5' of clear width, there shall be provided
passing spaces 5' wide every 200' to provide adequate space for two pedestrians in wheelchairs
to pass each other.
• Signposts, scaffolding and fencing and other supports shall be placed to provide an unobstructed
path of travel that is at least 48"wide and at least 7' high.
• Closed trenches, temporary paving surfaces, walking surfaces, steel plates, etc. shall have a
smoothly finished, firm walking surface made even with surrounding walkways. If plywood is
used as a temporary walking surface, it will be a minimum of%" in thickness and it will be
anchored using either a mechanical fastener, cold mix or asphalt so that it is stable and level with
surrounding surfaces.
• When a sidewalk is closed and pedestrian traffic detoured, sidewalk signs indicating that the
sidewalk, curb ramp, or both the sidewalk and curb ramp are closed are required. These signs
shall be placed so as to provide ample warning of the detour to people with mobility impairments
and minimize backtracking. Signs shall be placed so that they are visible from the sidewalk
before the detour begins.
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• When a sidewalk is completely closed, a barrier that is detectable by a person with a visual
disability traveling with the aid of a long cane shall be placed across the full width of the closed
sidewalk.
• During detours, access shall be provided by directing all pedestrian traffic to the unaltered side of
the street where marked crossings and usable curb ramps exist; if such elements do not exist,
temporary marked crosswalks and temporary ramps shall be provided. Any plan proposing
temporary marked crosswalks and ramps shall be approved in writing by the Engineer.
• To protect pedestrians with visual disabilities using a mobility cane and to serve as a wheelchair
stop, barriers shall have brightly contrasting colors marking each end and a ground rail running
the length of each side of the barrier that is attached to the base.
• A-frames and other devices used for defining path of travel shall be connected and maintained to
provide a stable guide to help a pedestrian with a visual disability negotiate a safe path while
using a cane. These devices shall provide a continuous bottom edge a maximum of 6" above the
ground or walkway surface.
• The bottom 3" of fencing material (e.g. chain link, plastic, etc.) shall be solid to provide a guide for
pedestrians with visual disabilities and limit the likelihood that a long cane will be caught in the
fence. This may be achieved by attaching a solid material to the bottom portion of the fence.
• During working hours, open excavations will not be allowed to adjoin or interrupt the pedestrian
path. No open excavations will be permitted in pedestrian access areas overnight.
• Caution tape or its equivalent shall NOT be used by itself to delineate the path of travel or create
a barricade.
• The Contractor shall provide notice to Fresno Area Express (FAX) at (559) 621-1424 at least 48
hours before engaging in work that will impede access to a FAX bus stop to allow the relocation
of the bus stop to a temporary, accessible location.
Each project is unique and the Contractor is responsible for and will conduct a thorough review to ensure
complete, safe, usable and accessible paths of travel.
The Contractor shall absorb in his/her bid all costs for the above requirements
13 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
Replace 13-1.01A with:
13-1.01A Summary
Section 13-1 includes general specifications for preventing, controlling, and abating water pollution within
waters of the State.
Information on forms, reports, and other documents is in the following Caltrans manuals:
1. Field Guide to Construction Site Dewatering
2. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Water Pollution Control Program (WPCP)
Preparation Manual
3. Construction Site Best Management Practices (BMPs) Manual
4. Construction Site Monitoring Program Guidance Manual
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You may view these manuals at the Stormwater and Water Pollution Control Information link at the
Caltrans Division of Construction website or purchase them at the Caltrans Publication Distribution Unit.
A WPCP and a SWPPP must comply with the Caltrans Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
and Water Pollution Control Program (WPCP) Preparation Manual and must be prepared using the latest
template posted on the Construction stormwater website.
Replace the word "Department' with "Caltrans" where it occurs in Section 13-1.01A.
Replace the 1st paragraph of Section 13-1.01D(2)with:
13-1.01 D(2) Regulatory Requirements
Comply with the discharge requirements in the NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges
Associated with Construction and Land Disturbance Activities; Order No. 2009-000 9-DWQ, CAS000002
(Construction General Permit)and any amendments thereto issued by the SWRCB. The Construction
General Permit may be found at:
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water issues/prog rams/stormwater/constperm its.shtm I
Add to the end of Section 13-1.01 D(2):
This Project disturbs 0.5 acres of soil.
A WCPC is required for this project
Replace Section 13-1.01 D(4)(b)with:
13-1.01 D(4)(b) Qualifications
The WPC manager must:
1. Comply with the requirements provided in the Construction General Permit for:
1.1. QSP if the project requires a WPCP
1.2. QSD if the project requires a SWPPP
2. Complete the stormwater management training described at the Stormwater and Water Pollution
Control Information link at the Caltrans Division of Construction website
Replace Section 13-2.04:
13-2.04 PAYMENT
The Department pays for prepare water pollution control program as follows:
1. Total of 50 percent of the item total upon authorization of the WPCP
2. Total of 90 percent of the item total upon work completion
3. Total of 100 percent of the item total upon Contract acceptance
Replace Section 13-4.03G with:
13-4.03G Dewatering
Dewatering consists of discharging accumulated stormwater, groundwater, or surface water from
excavations or temporary containment facilities.
If dewatering is required, perform dewatering work as specified for the work items involved, such as a
temporary ATS or dewatering and discharge.
If dewatering and discharging activities are not specified for a work item and you perform dewatering
activities:
1. Conduct dewatering activities under the Caltrans Field Guide for Construction Site Dewatering.
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2. Ensure any dewatering discharge does not cause erosion, scour, or sedimentary deposits that could
impact natural bedding materials.
3. Discharge the water within the project limits. Dispose of the water if it cannot be discharged within
project limits due to site constraints or contamination.
4. Do not discharge stormwater or non-stormwater that has an odor, discoloration other than sediment,
an oily sheen, or foam on the surface. Immediately notify the Engineer upon discovering any such
condition.
Replace the 2"d paragraph of Section 13-5.04 with:
If there is no bid item for temporary soil stabilization measures, payment therefor is considered to be
included in the bid item for prepare and implement water pollution control program or in the bid item for
prepare and implement stormwater pollution prevention plan, as applicable.
Replace Section 13-6.04 with:
13-6.04 PAYMENT
The payment quantity for temporary sediment control bid items paid for by the length is the length
measured along the centerline of the installed material.
The payment quantity, if any, for temporary fiber roll does not include the additional quantity used for
overlaps.
The Department does not pay for the relocation of temporary drainage inlet protection during work
progress.
If there are no bid items for installing or maintaining temporary sediment control measures, payment
therefor is considered to be included in the bid item for prepare and implement water pollution control
program or in the bid item for prepare and implement stormwater pollution prevention plan, as applicable.
Replace Section 13-7.03D with:
13-7.03D Payment
The Department does not pay for the relocation of temporary construction entrances or roadways during
work progress.
If there are no bid items for installing or maintaining temporary construction entrances or roadways,
payment therefor is considered to be included in the bid item for prepare and implement water pollution
control program or in the bid item for prepare and implement stormwater pollution prevention plan, as
applicable.
Replace the 15t paragraph and the 15t line of the 2"d paragraph of Section 13-8.01C(2)with:
Within 20 days of Contract approval, submit 3 copies of the ATS plan if an ATS plan is required for the
project.
The plan, if required, must include:
Replace the word "Department's" with "Caltrans" in items 3 and 4 of the list in Section 13-
8.01 C(2).
14 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Replace Section 14-11.14A with:
Section 14-11.14 includes specifications for handling, storing, transporting, and disposing of treated wood
waste. Manage treated wood waste under 22 CA Code of Regs Div 4.5 Ch 34.
If there is no bid item for Treated Wood Waste, payment for training, handling, storing, transporting, and
disposing of treated wood waste therefor is considered to be included in the bid item for the removal of
other items.
Replace Section 14-12.04 with:
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14-12.04 RELATIONS WITH SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT
(SJVAPCD)
You are responsible for compliance with all applicable SJVAPCD regulations and requirements. This
section is provided for your information, and nothing herein or elsewhere within these special provisions
shall be construed as limiting your responsibility for complying with all applicable rules and regulations.
In accordance with SJVAPCD Regulation VIII — Fugitive PM10 Prohibitions: Rule 8021, implementation of
an SJVAPCD-approved dust control plan is not required prior to commencement of any dust generating
activities. You must file Construction Notification with SJVAPCD 48 hours prior to starting work.
Pursuant to section 6.4 of District Rule 8021 —Construction, Demolition, Excavation, Extraction, and
Other Earthmoving Activities, the owner or operator of a construction project of at least 1.0 acre in size
shall provide written notification to the District at least 48 hours prior to his/her intent to commence any
earthmoving activities. Use the first two pages of this form to submit a written Construction
Notification. There are no fees for filing a construction notification.
It is your responsibility to be fully informed of the requirements of all rules, regulations, plans and
conditions that may govern your operations and to conduct the work accordingly.
15 EXISTING FACILITIES
15-1.05 Utility Relocation
Utility relocation as shown on the plans "by others"will be performed by the appropriate agency and
coordinated by the County. Ensure the project site is prepared as necessary and ready for work on the
day(s) scheduled for such work. Inform the Engineer ten (10)working days in advance of completion of
site preparation for relocation so the County can schedule work properly. Any traffic control measures
needed for the utility relocation shall be responsibility of the Contractor and shall be included in the traffic
control system bid item.
The cost or coordinating the relocation with the Engineer and the Utility Company shall be included in the
various items of the work and no further compensation shall be paid therefor.
DIVISION III EARTHWORK AND LANDSCAPE
17 GENERAL
Replace the 4th paragraph in section 17-2.03A with:
Clear and grub vegetation only within the excavation and embankment slope lines.
Replace the 1st sentence in the 2nd paragraph in section 17-2.03B with:
Cut tree branches that extend over the roadway and hang within 20 feet of finished grade and as directed
by the engineer.
Add to end of 17-2.03C:
Any trees with a trunk diameter greater than or equal to 4"will constitute as a "tree removal" and will have
separate bid item. Any tree or shrub less than 4" shall be considered in the bid item for"clearing and
grubbing".
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19 EARTHWORK
Add to Section 19-2.03A :
Roadway excavation shall include the work to saw cut, remove to the specified depth to place and
dispose of material of existing sections of pavement necessary for the placement of 1 foot wide hot mix
asphalt plug
Replace the first paragraph of Section 19-5.0313 with:
Compact earthwork to a relative compaction of at least 95 percent for at least a depth of:
1. 0.5 foot below the grading plane for the width between the outer edges of shoulders on excavation
and embankments smaller than 2.5 feet above original grade.
2. 2.5 feet below the finished grade for the width of the traveled way plus 3 feet on either side (6 feet
wider)on embankments.
Add to the list in the first paragraph of Section 19-9.02:
1. Import Borrow
2. Native Soil
Add after the 511 paragraph of Section 19-9.02:
When native soil or import borrow is used, material shall be readily compactable, shall not contain
deleterious materials, shall pass 100% through a 2-inch sieve, 20% to 40% passing the #200 sieve, a
Plasticity Index less than 10, and shall provide a stable surface and uniform appearance as determined by
the engineer.
20 LANDSCAPE
Replace Section 20-1.02B with:
20-1.0213 Water
Make arrangements for supplying water. Water must be of a quality that promotes plant growth.
22 FINISHING ROADWAY
DIVISION V SURFACINGS AND PAVEMENTS
36 GENERAL
Replace Section 36-3 with:
36-3 PAVEMENT SMOOTHNESS
36-3.01 GENERAL
36-3.01A Summary
Section 36-3 includes specifications for measuring the smoothness of pavement surfaces.
36-3.01 B Definitions
Reserved
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36-3.01C Submittals
36-3.01 C(1) General
Reserved
36-3.01 C(2) Reserved
36-3.01 C(3) Reserved
36-3.01C(4) Straightedge Measurements
Within 2 business days of measuring smoothness with a straightedge, submit a list of the areas requiring
smoothness correction. Identify the areas by:
1. Location number
2. District-County-Route
3. Beginning station or post mile to the nearest 0.01 mile
4. For correction areas within a traffic lane:
4.1. Lane direction, NB, SB, EB, or WB
4.2. Lane number from left to right in the direction of travel
4.3. Wheel path, L for left, R for right, or B for both
5. For correction areas not within a traffic lane:
5.1. Identify the pavement area, such as shoulder, weigh station, or turnout
5.2. Direction and distance from the centerline, L for left or R for right
6. Estimated size of correction area
36-3.01 D Quality Assurance
36-3.01 D(1) General
Reserved
36-3.01 D(2) Reserved
36-3.01 D(3) Quality Control
36-3.01 D(3)(a) General
Reserved
36-3.01 D(3)(b) Smoothness
36-3.01 D(3)(b)(i) General
Test pavement smoothness using a 12-foot straightedge for the pavement at:
1. Traffic lanes less than 1,000 feet in length, including ramps, turn lanes, and acceleration and
deceleration lanes
2. Areas within 15 feet of manholes
3. Shoulders
4. Weigh-in-motion areas
5. Miscellaneous areas such as medians, gore areas, turnouts, and maintenance pullouts
6. Any other areas selected by the Engineer..
36-3.01 D(3)(b)(ii) Reserved
36-3.01 D(3)(b)(iii) Reserved
36-3.01 D(4) Department Acceptance
The Department accepts pavement surfaces for smoothness based on compliance with the smoothness
specifications for the type of pavement surface specified.
For areas that require pavement smoothness determined using a 12-foot straightedge, the pavement
surface must not vary from the lower edge of the straightedge by more than:
1. 0.01 foot when the straightedge is laid parallel with the centerline
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2. 0.02 foot when the straightedge is laid perpendicular to the centerline and extends from edge to
edge of a traffic lane
3. 0.02 foot when the straightedge is laid within 24 feet of a pavement conform
36-3.02 MATERIALS
Not Used
36-3.03 CONSTRUCTION
Perform pavement smoothness testing in areas selected by the Engineer in the presence of the Engineer.
36-3.04 PAYMENT
Not Used
37 SEAL COATS
Replace the word "Department's" with "Caltrans" where it appears in the 1st paragraph of Section
37-1.01 D(1).
Replace Item 1 in the list of Section 37-2.01A(3)with:
1. Samples for:
1.1. Asphaltic emulsion chip seal, six 1-quart wide mouth plastic containers with screw top lid of
asphaltic emulsion
1.2. Polymer modified asphaltic emulsion chip seal, six 1-quart wide mouth plastic containers with
screw top lid of polymer modified asphaltic emulsion
1.3. Asphalt rubber binder chip seal, two 1-quart cans of base asphalt binder
1.4. Asphalt rubber binder chip seal, five 1-quart cans of asphalt rubber binder
Replace Section 37-2.01A(4)(b)(ii)with:
37-2.01A(4)(b)(ii) Aggregate
All tests must be performed on uncoated aggregate except for film stripping which must be performed on
precoated aggregate.
For aggregate, the authorized laboratory must perform sampling and testing at the specified frequency
and location for the following quality characteristics:
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Aggregate Quality Control Requirements
Minimum
Quality characteristic Test method sampling Location of
and testing sampling
frequency
Los Angeles Rattler loss (max, %) California Test 1st day of See California
At 100 revolutions 211 production Test 125
At 500 revolutions
Percent of crushed particles
Coarse aggregate (min, %)
One-fractured face 1 st day of See California
Two-fractured faces AASHTO T 335 production Test 125
Fine aggregate (min, %)
(Passing No. 4 sieve and retained on No. 8 sieve)
One fractured face
Flat and elongated particles (max by weight at ASTM D4791 1st day of See California
3:1, % production Test 125
Film stripping (max, %) California Test 1st day of See California
302 production Test 125
Durability (min) California Test 1 st day of See California
229 production Test 125
Gradation (% passing) California Test 2 per day See California
202 Test 125
Cleanness value (min) California Test 2 per day See California
227 Test 125
Replace the 91" paragraph of Section 37-2.01A(4)(c)with:
If test results for the aggregate gradation do not comply with specifications, you may remove the chip seal
represented by these tests or request that it remain in place with a payment deduction. The deduction is
$1.75 per ton for the aggregate represented by the test results.
Replace the 3rd paragraph of Section 37-2.01 B(3)(a)with:
The authorized laboratory must conduct the Vialit test using the proposed asphaltic emulsion or asphalt
binder and aggregate for compliance with the requirements shown in the following table:
Add to the end of section 37-2.01 C(3):
Vegetation removal within the pavement and heavy soil removal is change order work.
Replace the 1st paragraph of Section 37-2.01C(4)(d)(iii)with:
Sweeping must be performed after the chip seal has set and there is no damage or dislodging of
aggregate from the chip seal surface. In addition to previous sweeping, perform final sweeping
immediately before opening any lane to public traffic, not controlled with pilot cars.
Replace the word "Department" with "Caltrans" in the 1st paragraph of Section 37-2.01B(3)(b).
Replace the 2"d paragraph of Section 37-2.03B(2)with:
A polymer modified asphaltic emulsion must be either Grade PMCRS-2 or PMCRS-2h.
Add to the end of section 37-2.03B(3):
Aggregate for a polymer modified asphaltic emulsion chip seal must comply with the 3/8" gradation.
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Replace item 1 in the list in the 111 paragraph of Section 37-3.01A(3)with:
1. Samples for:
1.1.Asphaltic emulsion slurry seal, six 1-quart samples of asphaltic emulsion
1.2.Polymer modified asphaltic emulsion slurry seal, six 1-quart samples of polymer modified
asphaltic emulsion
1.3.Micro-surfacing, two 1-quart samples of micro-surfacing emulsion
Add to section 37-3.01 B(2):
Aggregate for slurry seal must be Type II.
Add to the end of section 37-3.01 C(4):
Vegetation removal within the pavement and heavy soil removal is change order work.
Replace Section 37-3.02A(3)with:
37-3.02A(3) Submittals
Immediately after sampling, submit six 1-quart wide mouth plastic containers of asphaltic emulsion or
polymer modified asphaltic emulsion taken in the presence of the Engineer. Samples must be submitted
in insulated shipping containers.
Replace Section 37-3.02A(4)(b)(i) with:
37-3.02A(4)(b)(i) General
Take samples of asphaltic emulsion and polymer modified asphaltic emulsion from the tank truck at mid
load or from a sampling tap or thief. Before taking samples, draw and dispose of 1 gallon. In the presence
of the Engineer take two 1-quart samples in wide mouth plastic containers with lined, sealed lids for
acceptance testing.
Replace Section 37-3.02B(2)with:
37-3.02B(2) Asphaltic Emulsions
Reserved
Replace item 1 in the list in Section 37-4.01A(3)with:
1. Four 1-quart samples of asphaltic emulsion that is uncut from the plant.
Add to Section 37-4.02A(1):
Use either CQS-1 H or CSS-1 H asphaltic emulsion for flush coat.
Replace Section 37-4.02A(3)with:
37-4.02A(3) Submittals
Immediately after sampling, submit four 1-quart plastic container of asphaltic emulsion taken in the
presence of the Engineer. Samples must be submitted in insulated shipping container.
Replace 1st paragraph of Section 37-4.02A(4)(b)(ii)with:
Take two 1-quart samples from the plant that are uncut for Department acceptance testing.
Replace Section 37-4.03C(1) with:
Do not track asphaltic emulsion on existing pavement surfaces.
Apply sand immediately after applying asphaltic emulsions.
The sand moisture content is not more than the sand SSD (Saturated Surface Dry) plus one percent.
No tires are allowed on asphaltic emulsions (fog seal coat) before sand aggregate has been placed.
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Spread sand aggregate with the chipping machine (self-propelled aggregate spreaders)as described in
Section 37-2.01 C(2)that spreads sand at a uniform rate over the full width of a traffic lane in a single
application. Spread sand at a rate from 2 to 6 Ib/sq yd. You determine the application rates for sand and
the Engineer authorizes the application rate.
Replace the last paragraph of Section 37-5.01 C with:
37-5.01C Submittals
Immediately after sampling, submit two 1-quart plastic containers of parking area seal taken in the
presence of the Engineer. Samples must be submitted in insulated shipping containers.
Add to Section 37-6.02B:
Crack treatment material must be Type 2 for INLAND VALLEY and Type 5 for LOW and HIGH
MOUNTAIN pavement regions.
Crack treatment must be hot-applied.
Delete the 3rd paragraph of Section 37-6.03
Add to Section 37-6.03:
Fill the crack overband not more than 3 inches wide.
39 ASPHALT CONCRETE
Replace the list in the second paragraph of Section 39-2.01A(1)with:
1. Type A HMA
2. Minor HMA
Add to the end of the list in Section 39-2.01A(2):
8. Driveways and driveway approaches
Replace the 15t sentence of Section 39-2.01A(3)(b)(i)with:
Except for the HMA to be used in miscellaneous areas, dikes, and berms, submit your proposed JMF for
each type of HMA to be used.
Replace the 2"d paragraph of Section 39-2.01A(3)(b)(i)with:
The Contractor Hot Mix Asphalt Design Data form must show documentation on aggregate quality.
Replace the 3rd paragraph of Section 39-2.01A(3)(b)(i)with:
If you cannot submit a Department-verified or Caltrans-verified JMF on a Caltrans Hot Mix Asphalt
Verification form dated within 24 months before HMA production, the Engineer verifies the JMF.
Replace the 1' paragraph of Section 39-2.01A(3)(c) with:
With your proposed JMF submittal, submit a QC plan for HMA.
Add after the 411 paragraph of Section 39-2.01A(3)(c):
The QC Plan must include action and suspension limits and details of corrective action to be taken if any
process is outside of those limits. Suspension limits must not exceed specified acceptance criteria.
The QC plan must describe how test results will be submitted including times for sampling and testing for
each quality characteristic.
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Replace Section 39-2.01A(3)(d)with:
39-2.01A(3)(d) Test Results
If ordered, submit QC results within 3 business days of a request.
For mix design, JMF verification, production start-up, and each 10,000 tons, submit AASHTO T 283 and
AASHTO T 324 (Modified)test results to the Engineer.
Submit all QC test results, except AASHTO T 283 and AASHTO T 324 (Modified), within 3 business days
of a request. Submit AASHTO T 283 QC tests within 15 days of sampling.
For tests performed under AASHTO T 324 (Modified), submit test data and 1 tested sample set within 5
business days of sampling.
If coarse and fine durability index tests are required, submit test results within 2 business days of
sampling.
If a tapered notched wedge is used, submit compaction test result values within 24 hours of testing.
Replace the 1'sentence of the 2"1 paragraph of Section 39-2.01A(3)(f) with:
For each delivery of liquid antistrip to the HMA production plant, submit a 1 pt sample to the Engineer.
Replace the 1st sentence of the V paragraph of Section 39-2.01A(3)(f)with:
At the end of each day's production shift, submit production data in electronic media.
Replace the 111 sentence in the last paragraph of Section 39-2.01A(3)(g)with:
Each day during lime treatment, submit the treatment data log on electronic media in tab delimited format.
Replace the 1st sentence in the last paragraph of Section 39-2.01A(3)(h)with:
At the end of each day's production shift, submit electronic media from the HMA plant process controller.
Replace Section 39-2.01A(4)(a) with:
39-2.01A(4)(a) General
Take samples under California Test 125. Reduce samples of HMA to testing size under AASHTO R47.
AASHTO T 324 (Modified) is AASHTO T 324 with the following parameters:
1. Target air voids must equal 7.0 ± 1.0 percent
2. Specimen height must be 60 ± 1 mm
3. Number of test specimens must be 4 to run 2 tests
4. Do not average the 2 test results
5. Test specimen must be a 150 mm gyratory compacted specimen
6. Test temperature must be set at:
6.1. 113 ± 2 degrees F for PG 58
6.2. 122 ± 2 degrees F for PG 64
6.3. 131 ± 2 degrees F for PG 70 and above
7. Measurements for impression must be taken at every 100 passes along the total length of the sample
8. Inflection point is the number of wheel passes at the intersection of the creep slope and the stripping
slope at maximum rut depth
9. Testing shut off must be set at 25,000 passes
10. Submersion time for samples must not exceed 4 hours
If a WMA technology is used, a technical representative for the WMA technology must attend the
preconstruction meeting.
Replace item 2 in the list in the 2"1 paragraph of Section 39-2.01A(4)(b)with:
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2. Asphalt binder. Take at least four 1 qt samples. Each sample must be in a cylindrical-shaped can with
an open top and friction lid. If the asphalt binder is modified or rubberized, the asphalt binder must be
sampled with the components blended in the proportions to be used.
Add the following item to the list in the 5th paragraph of Section 39-2.01A(4)(b):
4. Voids in mineral aggregate on laboratory-produced HMA
Replace the word "Caltrans" with "Department" in the 10t" paragraph of Section 39-2.01A(4)(b).
Replace item 2 in the list in the 1st paragraph of Section 39-2.01A(4)(d)with:
2. Asphalt binder. Take at least four 1 qt samples. Each sample must be in a cylindrical-shaped can with
an open top and friction lid. If the asphalt binder is modified or rubberized, the asphalt binder must be
sampled with the components blended in the proportions to be used.
Replace the word "Department's" with "Caltrans" in Section 39-2.01A(4)(f)(i).
Replace the word "Department's" with "Caltrans" in Section 39-2.01A(4)(f)(ii).
Add the following to the end of Section 39-2.01A(4)(h)(i):
You are not entitled to compensation for the suspension of work resulting from noncompliance with
quality control requirements, including those identified in the QC Plan.
Replace the 2"d paragraph of Section 39-2.01A(4)(h)(v) with:
Within the first 750 tons produced on the 1st day of HMA production, in the Engineer's presence, and
from the same production run, take samples of:
1. Aggregates. Coarse, fine, and supplemental fine aggregates must be taken from the combined cold-
feed belt or the hot bins. If lime treatment is required, samples must be taken from individual
stockpiles before lime treatment. Samples must be at least 120 lb for each coarse aggregate, 80 lb
for each fine aggregate, and 10 lb for each type of supplemental fines. For hot-bin samples, the
Department combines these aggregate samples to verify the TV submitted on a Contractor Job Mix
Formula Proposal form.
2. Asphalt binder. Take at least two 1 qt samples. Each sample must be in a cylindrical-shaped can with
an open top and friction lid. If the asphalt binder is modified or rubberized, the asphalt binder must be
sampled with the components blended in the proportions to be used.
3. RAP. Samples must be at least 50 lb from each fractionated stockpile.
4. Plant-produced HMA. The HMA samples must be at least 250 lb.
Delete the 61" paragraph of Section 39-2.01A(4)(h)(v).
Replace Section 39-2.01A(4)(h)(vii) with:
39-2.01A(4)(h)(vii) RESERVED
Replace Section 39-2.01A(4)(1)(iii)with:
39-2.01A(4)(i)(iii) Pavement Smoothness
For HMA pavement within 3 feet from and parallel to the construction joint formed between curbs, gutters,
or existing pavement, test pavement smoothness using a 12-foot straightedge.
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Replace the word "Department" with "Caltrans" in the 2"d paragraph of Section 39-2.01A(4)(i)(iv).
Replace the word "Department" with "Caltrans" in the 4"' paragraph of Section 39-2.01 B(4)(c)(ii).
Replace the word "Department's" with "Caltrans"' where it occurs in Section 39-2.01 B(8)(a).
Replace Section 39-2.01 B(11) with:
39-2.01B(11) Miscellaneous Areas, Dikes, & Berms
For miscellaneous areas, dikes, and berms:
1. Use Minor HMA.
2. Choose the aggregate gradation from:
2.1. 3/8-inch Type A HMA aggregate gradation
2.2. 1/2-inch Type A HMA aggregate gradation
2.3. dike mix aggregate gradation
3. Choose asphalt binder Grade PG 64-10, PG 64-16 or PG 70-10.
4. Minimum asphalt binder content must be:
4.1. 6.40 percent for 3/8-inch Type A HMA aggregate gradation
4.2. 5.70 percent for 1/2-inch Type A HMA aggregate gradation
4.3. 6.00 percent for dike mix aggregate gradation
If you request and the Engineer authorizes, you may reduce the minimum asphalt binder content.
Aggregate gradation for dike mix must be within the TV limits for the specified sieve size shown in the
following table:
Dike Mix Aggregate Gradation
(Percentage Passing)
Sieve size Target value limit Allowable tolerance
1/2" 100 --
3/8" --- 95 - 100
No. 4 73-77 TV± 10
No. 8 58-63 TV± 10
No. 30 29-34 TV± 10
No. 200 0 - 14
For HMA used in miscellaneous areas, dikes, and berms, sections 39-2.01A(3), 39-2.01A(4), 39-
2.01 B(2), 39-2.01 B(4)(c), and 39-2.01 B(5)—(10) do not apply.
Replace the 2"d paragraph of 39-2.01C(3)(g)with:
Before placing the interlayer or asphalt binder, clean the pavement of loose and extraneous material.
Replace Section 39-2.01 C(4)(b)with:
39-2.01 C(4)(b) Tapered Notched Wedge
Not used
Add the following after the last paragraph of Section 39-2.01C(5):
The test section:
1. Must not be less than 0.1 mile in length.
2. Must have a width equal to the width of the pavement and tapered edge to be paved in one pass
during production.
3. Locations shall be proposed by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer.
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The test section must be constructed with asphalt paver fitted with one of the following FHWA-approved
tapered edge devices:
1. "Shoulder Wedge Maker" manufactured by Transtech Systems, Inc.,1594 State Street,
Schenectady, NY 12304, Telephone 1-800-724-6306 or 518-370-5558
2. "Advant-Edger" manufactured by Advant-Edge Paving Equipment LLC, 33 Old Niskayuna
Road, Loudonville, NY 12211, Telephone 814-422-3343
3. "Ramp Champ" manufactured by Advant-Edge Paving Equipment LLC, 33 Old Niskayuna Road,
Loudonville, NY 12211, Telephone 814-422-3343
4. "SafeTSlope" manufactured by Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc., 3008 E. Cornwallis Rd.
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, Telephone 877-876-9537
Comply with manufacturer's instructions for attaching the device(s)to the paver. The Engineer accepts
the use of selected tapered edge device when edge shape and compaction of the test section are in
compliance with plans and specifications. No further paving operations which include the construction of
the tapered edge shall commence unless means and methods for constructing the tapered edge are
approved by the Engineer.
Add to the end of Section 39-2.01 C(7):
New paving shall tie smoothly into previously resurfaced mats, existing pavement and to private drives.
Place additional HMA along the pavement's edge to conform to private drives and private road connections
as shown in the Project Details.
Hand rake, if necessary, and compact the additional HMA to form a smooth conform taper.
Feather down the HMA to zero thickness at the approximate rate of 20 feet per 0.08-foot thickness at all
match lines across the travel lanes including the beginning and end of construction and at all intersections
unless otherwise shown or described in the Project Details and as directed by the Engineer.
Replace Section 39-2.01C(9)with:
39-2.01C(9) Miscellaneous Areas , Dikes, Plug & Berms
Prepare the area to receive HMA for miscellaneous areas, dikes, Plug and berms, including excavation,
compaction and backfill as needed.
Spread the HMA in miscellaneous areas in 1 layer and compact to the specified lines and grades.
Spread HMA in plug areas as indicated in the plans. In areas of the road anticipated to receive an
overlay, the last lift of the plug shall be performed with the overlay.
In median areas adjacent to slotted median drains, each layer of HMA must not exceed 0.20 foot
maximum compacted thickness.
The finished surface must be:
1. Textured uniformly
2. Compacted firmly
3. Without depressions, humps, and irregularities
Add to the list in the 15t paragraph of Section 39-2.01C(15)(b):
5. HMA overlays over existing pavement
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Replace the 2111 paragraph in Section 39-2.01 D with:
Except for when a bid item for tack coat is specified, payment for tack coat is included in the payment for
hot mix asphalt.
Replace the 5tb paragraph in Section 39-2.01 D with:
The payment quantity for place hot mix asphalt dike or berm of the type shown on the Bid Item List is the
length measured from end to end. Payment for the HMA used to construct the dike or berm is not
included in the payment for place hot mix asphalt dike or berm.
Add to Section 39-2.01 D:
The payment quantity for place hot mix asphalt 7 inch thick x 1 foot wide plug shown on the Bid Item List
is the length measured from end to end. Payment for the HMA used to construct the plug is not included
in the payment for place hot mix asphalt plug.
Replace Section 39-2.02A(4)(b)(ii) with:
39-2.02A(4)(b)(ii) Aggregates
Test the quality characteristics of aggregates under the test methods and frequencies shown in the
following table:
Aggregate Testing Frequencies
Quality characteristic Test method Minimum testing frequency
Gradation' AASHTO T 27
Sandequivalent',° AASHTO T 176 1 per 750 tons and any remaining part
Moisture content' AASHTO T 255
Crushed particles AASHTO T 335
Los Angeles Rattler AASHTO T 96
Flat and elongated articles ASTM D4791 1 per 10,000 tons or 2 per project
Fine aggregate angularity AASHTO T 304 whichever is greater
Method A
Coarse durability index AASHTO T 210 1 per 3,000 or 1 per paving day,
Fine durability index AASHTO T 210 whichever is greater
'If RAP is used, test the combined aggregate gradation under California Test 384.
bReported value must be the average of 3 tests from a single sample.
°Use of a sand reading indicator is required as shown in AASHTO T 176, Figure 1. Sections 4.7,
"Manual Shaker," 7.1.2, "Alternate Method No. 2," and 8.4.3, "Hand Method," do not apply. Prepare the
stock solution as specified in section 4.8.1, "Stock solution with formaldehyde," except omit the addition
of formaldehyde.
'Test at continuous mixing plants only. If RAP is used, test the RAP moisture content at continuous
mixing plant and batch mixing plant.
For lime treated aggregate, test aggregate before treatment and test for gradation and moisture content
during HMA production.
Replace Section 39-2.02A(4)(b)(iii)with:
39-2.02A(4)(b)(iii) Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement
Sample and test processed RAP at a minimum frequency of 1 sample per 1,000 tons with a minimum of 6
samples per fractionated stockpile. If the fractionated stockpile has not been augmented, the 3 RAP
samples taken and tested for mix design can be part of this minimum sample requirement. If a processed
RAP stockpile is augmented, sample and test processed RAP quality characteristics at a minimum
frequency of 1 sample per 500 tons of augmented RAP.
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The combined RAP sample when tested under AASHTO T 164 must be within ±2.00 percent of the
average asphalt binder content reported on page 4 of your Contractor Hot Mix Asphalt Design Data form.
If a new processed RAP stockpile is required, the average binder content of the new processed RAP
stockpile must be within ±2.00 percent of the average binder reported on page 4 of your Contractor Hot
Mix Asphalt Design Data form.
The combined RAP sample when tested under AASHTO T 209 must be within ±0.06 of the average
maximum specific gravity reported on page 4 of your Contractor Hot Mix Asphalt Design Data form.
During Type A HMA production, sample RAP twice daily and perform QC testing for:
1. Aggregate gradation at least once a day under California Test 384
2. Moisture content at least twice a day
Replace Section 39-2.02A(4)(b)(ix)with:
39-2.02A(4)(b)(ix) Type A Hot Mix Asphalt Production
Test the quality characteristics of Type A HMA under the test methods and frequencies shown
in the following table:
Type A HMA Production Testing Frequencies
Quality characteristic Test method Minimum testing frequency
Asphalt binder content AASHTO T 308, Method A 1 per 750 tons and any remaining part
HMA moisture content AASHTO T 329 1 per 2,500 tons but not less than 1 per
paving day
Air voids content AASHTO T 269 1 per 4,000 tons or 2 every 5 paving
days, whichever is greater
Voids in mineral aggregate MS-2 Asphalt Mixture
Volumetrics 1 per 10,000 tons or 2 per project
Dust proportion MS-2 Asphalt Mixture whichever is greater
Volumetrics
Hamburg wheel track California Test 389 1 per 10,000 tons or 1 per project,
whichever is greater
Moisture susceptibility AASHTO T 283 3 per 250 tons or 3 per paving day,
whichever is greater
Replace the 1st table in the 1It paragraph of Section 39-2.02A(4)(e) with:
39-2.02A(4)(e) Department Acceptance
The Department accepts Type A HMA based on compliance with:
1. Aggregate quality requirements shown in the following table:
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Aggregate Quality
Quality characteristic Test method Requirement
Aggregate gradation' AASHTO T 27 JMF ±Tolerance
Percent of crushed particles
Coarse aggregate (min, %)
One-fractured face 95
Two-fractured faces AASHTO T 335 90
Fine aggregate (min, %)
(Passing No. 4 sieve
and retained on No. 8 sieve.)
One-fractured face 70
Los Angeles Rattler(max, %)
Loss at 100 Rev. AASHTO T 96 12
Loss at 500 Rev. 40
Sandequivalent(min.)',° AASHTO T 176 47
Flat and elongated particles (max, % by ASTM D4791 10
weight at 5:1
Fine aggregate angularity min, % d AASHTO T 304, Method A 45
Coarse durability index Dc, min AASHTO T 210 65
Fine durability index Df, min AASHTO T 210 50
aThe Engineer determines combined aggregate gradations containing RAP under California Test
384.
'Reported value must be the average of 3 tests from a single sample.
°Use of a sand reading indicator is required as shown in AASHTO T 176, Figure 1. Sections 4.7,
"Manual Shaker," 7.1.2, "Alternate Method No. 2," 8.4.2 Manual Shaker Method, and 8.4.3, "Hand
Method," do not apply. Prepare the stock solution as specified in section 4.8.1, "Stock solution with
formaldehyde," except omit the addition of formaldehyde.
aThe Engineer waives this specification if HMA contains 10 percent or less of nonmanufactured sand
by weight of total aggregate. Manufactured sand is fine aggregate produced by crushing rock or
gravel.
Replace the 111 sentence in the 2nd paragraph of Section 39-2.02B(2)with:
For Type A HMA mixtures using RAP, the maximum allowed binder replacement is 25.0 percent.
Replace Section 39-2.02B(3)with:
39-2.02B(3) Asphalt Binder
The grade of asphalt binder for Type A HMA must be PG 64-10.
Replace Section 39-2.02B(4)(a)with:
39-2.02B(4)(a) General
Before the addition of asphalt binder and lime treatment, the aggregates must comply with the
requirements shown in the following table:
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Aggregate Quality
Quality characteristic Test method Requirement
Percent of crushed particles:
Coarse aggregate (min, %)
One-fractured face 95
Two-fractured faces AASHTO T 335 90
Fine aggregate (min, %)
(Passing No. 4 sieve
and retained on No. 8 sieve.)
One-fractured face 70
Los Angeles Rattler(max, %)
Loss at 100 Rev. AASHTO T 96 12
Loss at 500 Rev. 40
Sandequivalent mina AASHTO T 176 47
Flat and elongated particles max, % by weight at 5:1 ASTM D4791 10
Fine aggre ate angularity min, % ' AASHTO T 304, Method A 45
Coarse durability index Dc, min AASHTO T 210 65
Fine durability index Df, min AASHTO T 210 50
'The reported value must be the average of 3 tests from a single sample. Use of a sand reading
indicator is required as shown in AASHTO T 176, Figure 1. Sections 4.7, "Manual Shaker," 7.1.2,
"Alternate Method No. 2," 8.4.2 Manual Shaker Method, and 8.4.3, "Hand Method," do not apply.
Prepare the stock solution as specified in section 4.8.1, "Stock solution with formaldehyde," except
omit the addition of formaldehyde.
'The Engineer waives this specification if the Type A HMA contains 10 percent or less of
nonmanufactured sand by weight of total aggregate. Manufactured sand is fine aggregate produced by
crushing rock or gravel.
Replace Section 39-2.02B(5)with:
39-2.02B(5) Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement
You may substitute RAP for part of the virgin aggregate in a quantity up to 15 percent of the aggregate
blend.
Provide enough space at your plant for complying with all RAP handling requirements. Provide a clean,
graded base, well drained area for stockpiles.
If RAP is from multiple sources, blend the RAP thoroughly and completely before fractionating.
For RAP substitution of 15 percent of the aggregate blend or less, fractionation is not required.
Isolate the processed RAP stockpiles from other materials. Store processed RAP in conical or
longitudinal stockpiles. Processed RAP must not be agglomerated or be allowed to congeal in large
stockpiles.
Replace Section 39-2.02B(11) with:
39-2.02B(11) Type A Hot Mix Asphalt Production
If RAP is used, the asphalt plant must automatically adjust the virgin asphalt binder to account for RAP
percentage and RAP binder.
During production, you may adjust hot-or cold-feed proportion controls for virgin aggregate and RAP.
RAP must be within ±3 of RAP percentage described in your Contractor Job Mix Formula Proposal form
without exceeding 15 percent.
Add to the beginning of Section 39-2.02C:
Place Type A HMA in lifts if shown in the project details.
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Replace Section 39-3.02C with:
Where replace asphalt concrete surfacing is shown, remove the asphalt concrete surfacing and, if
necessary, base to a depth of 6 inches below the grade of the existing surfacing and replace with HMA.
The Engineer determines the exact limits of asphalt concrete surfacing to be replaced.
The width of each removal shall be a minimum of four feet wide or as determined by the Engineer.
Use cold planed material for shoulder backing inside the project limits, as per these specifications and as
directed by the Engineer.
Replace asphalt concrete in a lane before the lane is specified to be opened to traffic.
Before removing asphalt concrete, outline the replacement area and cut neat lines with a saw or grind to
a depth of 6 inches below the grade of the existing surfacing. Do not damage any asphalt concrete and
base remaining in place.
If you excavate the base beyond the specified plane, replace it with HMA.
Do not use a material transfer vehicle for replacing asphalt concrete surfacing.
Before placing HMA, apply a tack coat as specified in section 39-2.01C(3)(f).
Place HMA using method compaction as specified in section 39-2.01C(2)(c).
The contract price paid per unit shown on the Bid Item List for Replace Asphalt Concrete Pavement shall
include full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for
doing all work involved in repairing pavement, complete in place, including disposal of removed material,
as specified in the Standard Specifications and these special provisions, and as directed by the Engineer.
The quantity of Replace Asphalt Concrete Pavement to be paid for will be the actual volume repaired.
Replace Section 39-3.03 with:
39-3.03 REMOVE ASPHALT CONCRETE DIKES & BERMS
39-3.03A General
Section 39-3.03 applies to removing asphalt concrete dikes and berms outside the limits of excavation.
39-3.03B Materials
Not Used
39-3.03C Construction
Reserved
39-3.03D Payment
Not Used
DIVISION VII DRAINAGE FACILITIES
Add Section 65-2.01A
The work for furnishing all materials and labor required to adjust storm drain manholes to grade shall
comply with Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District Standard Plans & Specifications.
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In case of conflict between the Caltrans Standard Specifications and these FMFCD Standard plans or
specifications, the FMFCD Standard shall take precedence over and be used in lieu of such conflicting
portions.
Contractor is responsible to coordinate with Engineer the presence of FMFCD inspector when storm drain
manholes are being adjusted.
70-8.01 D PAYMENT
The cost for furnishing all labor, materials, tools and equipment and doing all the work involved in
adjusting ring to grade and surface restoration shall be paid as "each" in the bid item "ADJUST
MANHOLE LIDS TO GRADE"
DIVISION VIII MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION
78 INCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION
Add to the end of Section 78-2.01:
Damaged or destroyed survey monuments shall be replaced with new survey monuments.
Survey monuments shall be constructed or adjusted, as applicable, in accordance with Standard Drawing
A-74 Type D.
Survey control for the reestablishment of survey monuments will be provided by the Department.
DIVISION IX TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
82 SIGNS AND MARKERS
Replace the word "Department's" with "Caltrans" in the 2"d paragraph of Section 82-1.01.
Replace Item 1 of the 2nd paragraph of section 82-2.02A with:
1. Phrase Property of The County of Fresno
Add to Section 82-2.02B:
Signs must be 0.080 inch thick aluminum alloy and street name signs must be 0.125 inch thick alloy faced
on both sides.
Replace the 2"d paragraph of Section 82-2.02C with:
Reflective sheeting on all signs shall be 3M Diamond Grade DG3 Series 4000 or equal and must meet
ASTM Type XI specifications.
Add to Section 82-2.02D:
All signs must have the 3M 1160 graffiti resistant clear overlay film or equal.
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Replace Section 82-2.04 with:
82-2.04 PAYMENT
Not Used
Add to the end of Section 82-3.02A:
All new roadside signs must be mounted to steel square posts.
Add to the end of Section 82-3.0213:
All post for traffic signs must be 2"X2"X10' square by 14 gauge steel.
Welded Anchor (2 '/4"X2 '/"X30") and sleeve (2 '/2"X2 '/2"X18") shell be used as a base to anchor post in
the ground. Hole size and placement must be the same as the metal post.
All mounting hardware shall be either galvanized or stainless steel. Banding shall be 3/4 inch wide stainless
steel with flare leg sign brackets. Hose clamps are not permitted. All signs shall be mounted using 3/8"
aluminum drive rivets. Nuts and bolts are not permitted.
Replace the 1It paragraph of Section 82-3.02D with:
Furnish a laminated wood box post with an attached metal cap at the top of each post.
Replace the last paragraph of Section 82-3.04 with:
Full compensation for furnishing sign panels is included in the bid item price per each Roadside Sign -One
Post and Roadside Sign -Two Post. One or more sign panels furnished and installed on a single post will
be counted as (1) one Roadside Sign - One Post. One or more sign panels furnished and installed on two
posts will be counted as (1)one Roadside Sign -Two Post.
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84 MARKINGS
Replace Section 84-1.03 with:
84-1.03 Construction
Before obliterating any pavement delineation (traffic stripes, pavement markings)that is to be replaced on
the same alignment and location, as determined by the Engineer, the pavement delineation shall be
referenced by the Contractor, with a sufficient number of control points to reestablish the alignment and
location of the new pavement delineation. The references shall include the limits or changes in striping
pattern, including one-and 2-way barrier lines, limit lines, crosswalks and other pavement markings. Full
compensation for referencing existing pavement delineation shall be considered as included in the
contract prices paid for various items of work and no additional compensation will be allowed.
The Contractor shall protect pedestrian crosswalks, stop bars, rumble bars, and rumble Botts' dots from
damage or displacement, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.
Replace or repair facilities, which are damaged with your operation, at your expense.
Replace the 2"1 paragraph of section 84-2.01 D(3)with:
The thermoplastic test stripe will be tested for yellow color, daytime luminance factor, and yellowness
index requirements.
Delete the 1st&2"d paragraph of Section 84-2.03B(2)(a)
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Replace the 2nd paragraph of section 84-2.03B(2)(b) with:
Apply extruded thermoplastic for a traffic stripe at a rate of at least 0.37 lb of thermoplastic per foot of 4-
inch-wide solid stripe. The applied thermoplastic traffic stripe must beat least 0.100 inch thick.
Replace the 2"d paragraph of Section 84-2.03B(2)(c)with:
Apply sprayable thermoplastic at a rate of at least 0.29 lb of thermoplastic per foot of 4-inch-wide solid
stripe. The applied sprayable thermoplastic material must be 0.08 inch (80 mil)thick.
Replace the 111 paragraph of section 84-9.04 with:
The payment quantity for remove traffic stripe is the measured length of the stripe removed independent
of width. Double or triple stripes are paid the same as a single stripe.
DIVISION X ELECTRICAL WORK
86 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
86-1.01 GENERAL
Coordination with PG&E for Traffic Signal: Contractor is responsible for coordinating, furnishing,
and installing all substructure and conduits and labor to connect to the point of service shown in the
plans to the new panel. The existing TESCO panel shall be removed, salvaged and returned to the City
of Fresno, Traffic and Operations Building once construction is completed and the new HAWK signal is
operational.
The HAWK Traffic Signal for this project shall conform to the applicable provisions of Section 23 of the
City Standard Specifications, the applicable provisions of the City Standards, Section 86 of the State
Standard Specifications, these specifications, as shown on the plans, and as directed by the Engineer.
Contractor is responsible for obtaining the most current and complete version of the City of Fresno's
specifications from the City website. Contractor is responsible for obtaining all City of Fresno Standard
Drawings required to install a fully functional traffic signal to the acceptance of the City of Fresno
inspectors.
The specifications and drawings can be found on the City website:
City of Fresno Public Works Standards Volume 2 - Standard Specifications, Addendum 9, May 2024
Section 23 of the City of Fresno Standard Specifications shall apply, except as modified below.
Model 2070LX Controller Assemblies: New Model 2070LX controller assembly or assemblies shall be
furnished by the Contractor, as shown on Plans, and shall conform to Section 86-1.02Q of the State
Standard Specifications and all addenda thereto, current at the time of project advertising, and these
Specifications. The controller shall accompany manufacturer written verification and certification that the
2070LX controller meets or exceeds the requirements set for in the current Caltrans Transportation
Electrical Specifications (TEES)— March 12, 2009 and all Errata. The City will not accept the 2070LX
controller without the certification. The certification shall have documentation from the Manufacturer
indicating that the 2070LX controller has gone through Quality Assurance testing of all components; this
will ensure the City receives a quality product.
The controller shall be the"lite"version Model 2070LX (California Transportation Department Rack Mount
type)ATC traffic controller per State Standard Specifications, shall conform to the Transportation
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Electrical Equipment Specifications (TEES) Errata 2. The controller shall be equipped with the following
modules:
- 2070-1C CPU with 64MB DRAM, 128MB Flash, Linux Operating System, 3 each - 10/100
Ethernet Ports, USB 2.0 full-speed port for memory, Nonvolatile SRAM, C13S connector, 3.3v/5v
data key, TEES 2009 compatible, Freescale PowerQuick Processor and ATC 5.2b compliant
- 2070-2E+ 1/0 Module for 332 cabinets
- 2070-313 8x40 Line Display and dual keyboard panel
- 20704A Heavy-Duty 10 A Power Supply Module
- 2070-7A Dual Serial Port Card, RS-232
- Linux 2.6.35 or higher kernel
- V76 Patriot V76.15Z Firmware installed in Controller 2070LX Controller part number shall be:
2070-F6330601 S10
The manufacturer must provide a written warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for
LED signal modules for a minimum period of 48 months after installation of LED signal modules.
Replacement LED signal modules must be provided within 15 days after receipt of failed LED
modules at your expense. The Department pays for shipping the failed modules to you. All warranty
documentation must be submitted to the Engineer before installation. Replacement LED signal
modules must be delivered to Fresno County Department of Public Works and Planning, Maintenance
and Operations Division.
Conduit shall conform to the City of Fresno Standard Specifications, except that trenching shall be
allowed as described on the plans and slurry backfill shall be required or deleted as described on the
plans.
Potholing: Foundation locations shall be potholed (excavated)to determine if underground utilities or
structures exist prior to ordering traffic signal equipment. The pothole locations shall be approved by the
Engineer prior to excavation. If underground utilities or structures are encountered, the Contractor shall
notify the Engineer immediately and an alternate foundation location shall be determined.
Potholed locations shall be backfilled and repaired to a safe condition. Potholed locations within existing
pavements to remain shall be patched with hot-patch asphalt or as approved by the Engineer.
Existing Flashing beacon Poles:
Contractor shall be responsible for removing existing flashing beacon and poles. Remove the top 12
inches of the existing foundation. The rest of the footing can be abandoned in place. The existing
flashing beacon head and poles shall be salvaged and returned to the City of Fresno, Traffic and
Operations Building.
Existing flashing beacon shall remain functional until the new HAWK signal becomes operational.
Contractor shall remove pull boxes and wiring once transition is made. Contractor is responsible for
coordinating with PG&E for the disconnect/connect.
86-1.04 PAYMENT
The bid item TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND LIGHTING (HAWK)shall consist of installing the HAWK traffic
signal and street lighting systems, traffic signal pole installation, signal cabinets, service cabinets,
vehicle and pedestrian signal heads, safety lighting, pull boxes, conductors, APS push buttons, the listed
battery backup system, all traffic signal work at the location indicated on the plans, all roadway street
lighting work, and other necessary appurtenances, complete in place. This work shall include all
coordination with PGE for point of service.
Contractor shall submit a schedule of values itemizing the cost submitted in the lump sum bid item. No
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additional compensation will be added to the contract lump sum price due to differences between the
quantities shown in the schedule of values furnished by the Contractor and the quantities required to
complete the work as shown on the plans and as specified in these specifications.
At the Engineer's discretion, the approved schedule of values may be used to determine partial
payments during the progress of the work.
Full compensation for all costs involved in furnishing all labor, materials,tools,equipment, and incidentals
and for doing all the work involved in potholing, installing the traffic signal and street lighting systems,
complete in place and fully operational, shall be included in the lump sum price of this bid item TRAFFIC
SIGNAL AND LIGHTING (HAWK), and no additional payment will be made.
The controller concrete pad shall be included in the "CONCRETE ADA RAMP, SIDEWALK, WALKWAY,
ELECTRICAL PAD (MINOR CONCRETE) " bid item.
Full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals and for doing all
the work involved in removing existing flashing beacon and its appurtenances, including removal of
existing conductors, and any other item as described herein these specifications, as shown on the
Plans, and as directed by the Engineer shall be in the lump sum price of the bid item REMOVE
FLASHING BEACON, and no additional payment will be made.
DIVISION XI MATERIALS
90 CONCRETE
Replace the 1st sentence of the 3rd paragraph of Section 90-1.01D(3)with:
Shrinkage test data authorized by the Department or Caltrans no more than 3 years before the 1st da of
the Contract is authorized for entire Contract.
Add to the end of item 3.3 in the list in the 7t" paragraph of Section 90-1.02G(3):
Max.
Replace the word "Department" with "Caltrans" in the 2"d paragraph of Section 90-2.02E.
Replace the 3rd sentence of Item 3 of the list in the 3rd paragraph of Section 90-4.02 with:
Test data authorized by the Department or Caltrans no more than 3 years before the 1 st day of the
Contract is authorized for the entire Contract.
92 ASPHALT BINDERS
Replace the word "Department" with "Caltrans" in the 1st sentence of Section 92-1.0111)(2).
Replace the word "Department" with "Caltrans" in footnote `b' of the 11t table in Section 92-1.02B.
Replace the word "Department" with "Caltrans" in the 5t" paragraph of Section 92-1.02B.
94 ASPHALTIC EMULSIONS
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Replace Section 94-1.02E with:
94-1.02E Cationic Emulsified recycling Agent
Not Used
Replace Section 94-1.02G with:
94-1.02G Bonded Wearing Course Asphaltic Emulsions
Not Used
Replace Section 94-1.02H with:
94-1.02H Rapid Setting Polymer Modified Rejuvenating Asphaltic Emulsions
Not Used
Replace Section 94-1.02K with:
94-1.02K Micro-Surfacing Emulsions
Not Used
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SELF-DEALING TRANSACTION DISCLOSURE FORM
(1) Company Board Member Information:
Name: Date:
Job Title:
(2) Company/Agency Name and Address:
(3) Disclosure (Please describe the nature of the self-dealing transaction you are a party to)
(4) Explain why this self-dealing transaction is consistent with the requirements of Corporations
Code 5233 (a)
(5) Authorized Signature
Signature: Date:
SELF-DEALING TRANSACTION DISCLOSURE FORM INSTRUCTIONS
In order to conduct business with the County of Fresno (hereinafter referred to as "County"), members of
a contractor's board of directors (hereinafter referred to as "County Contractor"), must disclose any self-
dealing transactions that they are a party to while providing goods, performing services, or both for the
County. A self-dealing transaction is defined below:
'A self-dealing transaction means a transaction to which the corporation is a party and which one or
more of its directors has a material financial interest."
The definition above will be utilized for purposes of completing the disclosure form.
(1) Enter board member's name, job title (if applicable), and date this disclosure is being made.
(2) Enter the board member's company/agency name and address.
(3) Describe in detail the nature of the self-dealing transaction that is being disclosed to the County.
At a minimum, include a description of the following:
a. The name of the agency/company with which the corporation has the transaction; and
b. The nature of the material financial interest in the Corporation's transaction that the board
member has.
(4) Describe in detail why the self-dealing transaction is appropriate based on applicable provisions
of the Corporations Codes.
(5) Form must be signed by the board member that is involved in the self-dealing transaction
described in Sections (3) and (4).
ID OOK
HERNDON-BARSTOW ELEMENTARY HIGH INTENSITY
ACTIVATED CROSSWALK (HAWK)
STATE PROJECT NUMBER: ATPL-5942(321)
BUDGET / ACCOUNT: 4510 / 7370
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CONTRACT NUMBER 24-17-C
BID BOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS
HERNDON-BARSTOW ELEMENTARY HIGH INTENSITY
ACTIVATED CROSSWALK (HAWK)
CONTRACT NUMBER 24-17-C
PROPOSAL TITLE
NUMBER(S)
NOT APPLICABLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE BID BOOK
1 PROPOSAL TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF FRESNO
2 BID ITEM LIST
3 EVALUATION OF BID ITEM LIST
4 BID SECURITY
5 NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION
6 PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 10285.1 STATEMENT
7 PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 10162 QUESTIONNAIRE AND PUBLIC CONTRACT
CODE 10232 STATEMENT
8 SUBCONTRACTORS
9 TITLE 13,CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS§2449(1)GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
IN-USE OFF-ROAD DIESEL-FUELED FLEETS
10-17 NOT USED
18 OPT OUT OF PAYMENT ADJUSTMENTS FOR PRICE INDEX FLUCTUATIONS
19 GUARANTY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE BID BOOK FOR NON-FEDERAL AID PROJECTS
General
Complete forms in the Bid book.
Submit an electronic bid online at http://www.BidExi)ress.com or submit a hardcopy bid:
1. Under sealed cover addressed to the Department and labeled with the name of the bidder, contract number,
the name of the project and the statement'Do Not Open Until The Time Of Bid Opening.'
2. Marked as a bid
3. Identifying the contract number and the bid opening date
Certain bid forms must be submitted with the bid and properly executed.
Certain other forms and information must be submitted either with the bid or within the prescribed period after bid
opening as specified elsewhere in these special provisions.
Failure to submit the forms and information as specified results in a nonresponsive bid.
If an agent other than the authorized corporation officer or a partnership member signs the bid, file a Power of
Attorney with the Department either before opening bids or with the bid. Otherwise, the bid may be
nonresponsive.
Bid Item List and Bid Comparison
Submit a bid based on the bid item quantities the Department shows on the Bid Item List. Bids will be evaluated
and the low bidder determined as indicated in the Notice to Bidders.
Bid Document Completion
Proposal items are identified by title and by the word "Proposal"followed by the number assigned to the proposal
item in question. Proposal items are included in the Bid Book.
Proposal to the Board of Supervisors of Fresno County— Proposal 1
Provided for information.
Bid Item List— Proposal 2
One or more sheet(s)or list(s) upon which the bidder completes the bid.
Fill out completely including a unit price and total for each unit price-based item and a total for each lump sum
item.
Do not make any additions such as "plus tax", "plus freight", or conditions such as "less 2% if paid by 15th".
Use ink or typewriter for paper bids.
Evaluation of Bid Item List—Proposal 3
Describes how inconsistences and irregularities are evaluated and corrected when Design Services reviews the
Bid Item List.
Bid Security and Signature—Proposal 4
Submit one of the following forms of bidder's security equal to at least 10 percent of the bid:
• Cash
• Cashier's check
• Certified check
• Signed bidder's bond by an admitted surety insurer
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE BID BOOK FOR NON-FEDERAL AID PROJECTS: Page 2 of 4
Indicate type of bid security provided.
• Cash—Acceptable but not recommended. Cash is deposited in a clearing account and is returned to
bidders by County warrant. This process may take several weeks.
• Cashier's or Certified Checks. This type of security is held until the bid is no longer under consideration.
If submitted by a potential awardee, they will be returned when the contract is fully executed by the
bidder and bonds and insurance have been approved.
• Bid Bonds - Must be signed by the bidder and by the attorney-in-fact for the bonding company. Provide
notarized signature of attorney-in-fact accompanied by bonding company's affidavit authorizing attorney-
in-fact to execute bonds. An unsigned bid bond will be cause for rejection.
Bonding companies may provide their own bid bond forms. The Bid Security and Signature sections must be
completed by the bidder and submitted with their bid.
Acknowledge Addenda
Provide contractor's license information.
State business name and if business is a:
• Corporation - list officers
• Partnership - list partners
• Joint Venture- list members; if members are corporations or partnerships, list their officers or partners.
• Individual - list Owner's name and firm name style
Signature of Bidder-the following lists types of companies and corresponding authorized signers.
• Corporation - by an officer
• Partnership - by a partner
• Joint Venture- by a member
• Individual - by the Owner
If signature is by a Branch Manager, Estimator, Agent, etc., the bid must be accompanied by a power of attorney
authorizing the individual to sign the bid in question or to sign bids more generally, otherwise the bid may be
rejected.
• Business Address - Firm's Street Address
• Mailing Address - P.O. Box or Street Address
• Complete, sign, and return with bid.
Non-Collusion Declaration— Proposal 5
Must be completed, signed, and returned with bid.
Public Contract Code Section 10285.1 Statement— Proposal 6
Select"has" or"has not" in accordance with instructions on form, return completed form with bid. Note that
signing the bid constitutes signing this statement.
Public Contract Code Section 10162 Questionnaire And Public Contract Code 10232 Statement—
Proposal 7
Select"yes" or"no" accordance with instructions on form, include explanation if"yes" is selected. Return
completed form with bid. Note that signing the bid constitutes signing this questionnaire and statement.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE BID BOOK FOR NON-FEDERAL AID PROJECTS: Page 3 of 4
Subcontractors— Proposal 8
Sheet(s) or spaces where bidders list subcontractors. List each subcontractor to perform work in an amount in
excess of 1/2 of 1 percent of the total bid or$10,000, whichever is greater(Pub. Contract Code §4100 et seq.).
The Subcontractor List submitted with the bid must show the name, location of business, work portions to be
performed, Department of Industrial Relations registration number, and the contractor's license number for each
subcontractor listed.
• Use subcontractor's business name style as registered with the License Board.
• Specify the city in which the subcontractor's business is located and the state if other than California.
• Description of the work to be performed by the subcontractor. Indicate with bid item numbers from the
bid item list and/or work descriptions similar to those on bid item list.
• List Department of Industrial Relations number and license number for each subcontractor.
Upon request from Design Services, provide the following additional information within 24 hours of bid opening if
not included on the Subcontractor List submitted with the bid:
• Complete physical address for each subcontractor listed.
• Percentage of the total bid or dollar amount associated with each subcontractor listed.
Title 13, California Code of Regulations § 2449(i) General Requirements for In-Use Off-Road Diesel-
Fueled Fleets— Proposal 9
Contractors, if applicable, must submit valid Certificates of Reported Compliance with their bid. Subcontractor
certificates will be due no later than 4:00 PM on the fifth (51") calendar day after the bid opening if not submitted
with the bid.
Proposal 10 -Proposal 17— Not Used
Opt Out of Payment Adjustments for Price Index Fluctuations— Proposal 18
You may opt out of the payment adjustments for price index fluctuations specified in section 9-1.07. To opt out,
submit a completed Opt Out of Payment Adjustments for Price Index Fluctuations form with your bid.
Guaranty— Proposal 19
Does not need to be signed with the bid. Part of the contract which must be signed by the contractor when
contract is executed.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE BID BOOK FOR NON-FEDERAL AID PROJECTS: Page 4 of 4
General Info
Total:
$661,990.00
Number Description
24-17-C Herndon-Barstow Elementary High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK)
Deadline State Project Number: ATPL-5942(321)
01/16/2025 02:00 PM PST
The work to be done consists, in general, of relocating the existing crosswalk,
Vendor demolishing an existing left turn pocket, widening a section of Grantland Avenue to
Avison Construction, Inc. construct a new sidewalk with curb, gutter, and ADA curb ramps, and installing a High
Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK), [also known as a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon
Submitted (PHB)] system at the new crosswalk near Herndon-Barstow Elementary School. The
existing flashing beacons will also be removed as part of the project. All on-site work will
01/16/2025 01:46 PM PST be performed while school is out of session, between June 16, 2025 and August 13,
Signed by 2025.
Curtis Short Account Holder Allows zero unit prices and labor
Curtis Short Yes
Opened Allows negative unit prices and labor
01/16/2025 02:02 PM PST By Yes
jwongsing@fresnocountyca.gov
Attachment List
Project Website
RFC form, bid opening details, any Supplemental Information
including RFC responses, prebid conference information, etc.
Specifications
Specifications
Plans (26 MB)
Plans (26 MB)
Proposal to the County of Fresno - Proposal 1
Proposal to the County of Fresno
hereinafter called the Owner
HERNDON-BARSTOW ELEMENTARY HIGH INTENSITY ACTIVATED CROSSWALK (HAWK)
STATE PROJECT NUMBER: ATPL-5942(321)
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The work embraced herein shall be done in accordance with the 2023 Standard Specifications and with the 2023 Standard Plans,
of the State of California, Department of Transportation insofar as the same may apply and in accordance with these special
provisions.
Except to the extent that they may conflict with these special provisions, revised Standard Specifications apply to the extent
included in the section entitled "Project Details" of the book entitled "Specifications."
The work to be done is shown on a set of Plans, Department File No. 11326, entitled: "Herndon Barstow Elementary High Intensity
Activated Crosswalk (HAWK)".
The undersigned, as bidder, declares that the only persons, or parties interested in this proposal as principals are those named
herein, that this proposal is made without collusion with any other person, firm or corporation; that they have carefully examined
the location of the proposed work, the annexed proposed form of contract, and the plans therein referred to; and they propose and
agree if this proposal is accepted, that they will contract with the Owner to provide all necessary machinery, tools, apparatus and
other means of construction, and to do all the work and furnish all the materials specified in the contract in the manner and time
therein prescribed, and according to the requirements of the Engineer as therein set forth, and that they will take in full payment
therefor the following unit prices, to-wit:
Bid Item List - Proposal 2
$661,990.00
Item No. Quantity Unit Item Item Price Extension
Description
Supplement Work
1 20,000 $ For Price Index $1.00 $20,000.00
Fluctuations
2 1 LS Traffic Control $60,000.00 $60,000.00
System
Construction
3 2 EA Project Funding $2,000.00 $4,000.00
Sign
4 1 LS Job Site $500.00 $500.00
Management
Prepare And
5 1 LS Implement Water $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Pollution Control
Plan
Remove And
6 29 SY Dispose Concrete $50.00 $1,450.00
ADA Ramp
Total: $661,990.00
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Item No. Quantity Unit Item Item Price Extension
Description
Remove And
7 18 SY Dispose Concrete $55.00 $990.00
Walkway
Remove And
8 297 LF Dispose Concrete $10.00 $2,970.00
Curb
Remove And
9 51 LF Dispose Concrete $20.00 $1,020.00
Curb And Gutter
Remove And
10 86 SY Dispose Stamped $45.00 $3,870.00
Concrete
Remove And
11 316 SF Dispose Concrete $12.00 $3,792.00
Sidewalk
Remove And
12 6 EA Dispose Sign And $100.00 $600.00
Post
Remove And
13 7 EA Dispose $50.00 $350.00
Channelizers
Remove And
14 1 LS Dispose $200.00 $200.00
Retroreflective
Markers
15 1 LS Clearing And $30,000.00 $30,000.00
Grubbing
Roadway
16 163 CY Excavation - Final $155.00 $25,265.00
Pay Item
17 1 LS Finishing $8,000.00 $8,000.00
Roadway
Class II
18 30 CY Aggregate Base - $270.00 $8,100.00
Final Pay Item
19 1 TON Fog Seal $1,200.00 $1,200.00
20 1,540 SY Cold Plane $12.00 $18,480.00
Asphalt
Total: $661,990.00
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Item No. Quantity Unit Item Item Price Extension
Description
21 288 TON Hot Mix Asphalt - $200.00 $57,600.00
1/2" (Type A)
22 1 TON Minor HMA (3/8") $500.00 $500.00
(Type E Dike)
Place HMA 7
23 365 LF Inch Thick x 1 $30.00 $10,950.00
Foot Wide Plug
24 37 LF Place HMA Dike $80.00 $2,960.00
(Type E)
25 1 TON Tack Coat $1,200.00 $1,200.00
Adjust Storm
26 3 EA Drain Manhole $2,000.00 $6,000.00
Lid to Grade
Concrete ADA
Ramp, Sidewalk,
27 151 SY Walkway, $140.00 $21,140.00
Electrical Pad
(Minor Concrete)
Concrete Median
28 342 LF Island Curb $52.00 $17,784.00
(Minor Concrete)
Concrete Curb
29 120 LF And Gutter (Minor $83.00 $9,960.00
Concrete)
30 102 SF Detectable $47.00 $4,794.00
Warning Device
Stamped
31 113 SY Concrete $139.00 $15,707.00
(Median)
32 16 EA Install Sign And $700.00 $11,200.00
Post
33 7 EA Install New $250.00 $1,750.00
Channelizers
Retroreflective
34 88 EA Pavement Marker $14.00 $1,232.00
(Type H)
Total: $661,990.00
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Item No. Quantity Unit Item Item Price Extension
Description
35 1 EA Fire Hydrant $130.00 $130.00
Marker Blue
Thermoplastic
36 468 LF Traffic Stripe $3.00 $1,404.00
(Detail 39)
37 655 LF Paint Traffic $2.00 $1,310.00
Stripe (Detail 39)
Paint Traffic
38 810 LF Stripe (Detail $2.00 $1,620.00
39A)
39 458 LF Paint 6" White $2.00 $916.00
Diagonal (Buffer)
Thermoplastic 8"
40 346 LF White Diagonal $4.00 $1,384.00
(Buffer)
Thermoplastic
41 1,945 LF Traffic Stripe $3.00 $5,835.00
(Detail 27B)
42 54 LF Thermoplastic $5.00 $270.00
12" Stop Bar Line
43 308 LF Paint Red Curb $2.00 $616.00
Paint Pavement
44 42 SF Marking (A24C) $5.00 $210.00
(Bike Arrow And
Bike Symbol)
Thermoplastic
Pavement
45 238 SF Markings (A24D) $5.00 $1,190.00
(Arrow, Xing,
School)
Thermoplastic
46 432 SF Crosswalk Stripe $5.00 $2,160.00
(A24F) (Yellow
Continental)
Remove
Pavement
47 691 SF Markings ( Arrow, $6.00 $4,146.00
Xing, School,
Slow, And
Total: $661,990.00
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Item No. Quantity Unit Item Item Price Extension
Description
Continental
Crosswalk)
Remove
48 1,847 LF Thermoplastic $5.00 $9,235.00
Striping
49 1 LS Remove Flashing $15,000.00 $15,000.00
Beacon
Furnish And
Install High-
50 1 LS Intensity $205,000.00 $205,000.00
Activated
Crosswalk
(HAWK)
51 1 LS Mobilization $57,000.00 $57,000.00
Total: $661,990.00
Evaluation of Bid Item List - Proposal 3
Abbreviations used in the bid proposal sheet are identified in Section 1-1.06, "Abbreviations," of these special provisions.
Bids are required for the entire work. Bids will be compared on the basis indicated in the Notice to Bidders. The bidder shall set
forth for each unit basis item of work a unit price and a total for the item, and for each lump sum item a total for the item, all in
clearly legible figures in the respective spaces provided for that purpose. In the case of unit basis items, the amount set forth
under the "Item Total" column shall be the product of the unit price bid and the estimated quantity for the item.
In case of discrepancy between the unit price and the total set forth for a unit basis item, the unit price shall prevail, except as
provided in (a) or (b), as follows:
(a) If the amount set forth as a unit price is unreadable or otherwise unclear, or is omitted, or is the same as the amount as
the entry in the item total column, then the amount set forth in the item total column for the item shall prevail and shall be
divided by the estimated quantity for the item and the price thus obtained shall be the unit price;
(b) (Decimal Errors) If the product of the entered unit price and the estimated quantity is exactly off by a factor of ten, one
hundred, etc., or one-tenth, or one-hundredth, etc. from the entered total, the discrepancy will be resolved by using the
entered unit price or item total, whichever most closely approximates percentage-wise the unit price or item total in the
Owner's Final Estimate of cost.
If both the unit price and the item total are unreadable or otherwise unclear, or are omitted, the bid may be deemed irregular.
Likewise, if the item total for a lump sum item is unreadable or otherwise unclear, or is omitted, the bid may be deemed irregular
unless the project being bid has only a single item and a clear, readable total bid is provided.
Symbols such as commas and dollar signs will be ignored and have no mathematical significance in establishing any unit price or
item total or lump sums. Written unit prices, item totals and lump sums will be interpreted according to the number of digits and, if
applicable, decimal placement. Cents symbols also have no significance in establishing any unit price or item total since all figures
are assumed to be expressed in dollars and/or decimal fractions of a dollar. Bids on lump sum items shall be item totals only; if
any unit price for a lump sum item is included in a bid and it differs from the item total, the items total shall prevail.
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The foregoing provisions for the resolution of specific irregularities cannot be so comprehensive as to cover every omission,
inconsistency, error or other irregularity which may occur in a bid. Any situation not specifically provided for will be determined in
the discretion of the Owner, and that discretion will be exercised in the manner deemed by the Owner to best protect the public
interest in the prompt and economical completion of the work. The decision of the Owner respecting the amount of a bid, or the
existence or treatment of an irregularity in a bid, shall be final.
If this proposal shall be accepted and the undersigned shall fail to contract, as aforesaid, and to give the two bonds in the sums to
be determined as aforesaid, with surety satisfactory to the Owner, within eight (8) days not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal
holidays, after the bidder has received notice of award of the contract, the Owner, at its option, may determine that the bidder has
abandoned the contract, and thereupon this proposal and the acceptance thereof shall be null and void, and the forfeiture of such
security accompanying this proposal shall operate and the same shall be the property of the Owner.
Bid Security - Proposal 4
Bond Percentage
10.00%
Guarantee Method
Cash, Cashier's Check,
Certified Check, Paper Bid
Bond
Cash, Cashier's Check, Certified Check, Paper Bid Bond
Confirmation *
I have provided a Paper Bid Bond for the Bid Security Amount above prior to the solicitation deadline.
You must either attach an electronic bid bond here or provide an original bid bond (or other form of bid security authorized by
Public Contract Code Section 20129(a)) to the office location according to the instructions in the Notice to Bidders prior to the bid
opening.
Addendum Acknowledgement - Proposal 4
Bidders must acknowledge all addenda. The Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following ADDENDA:
(Enter the number the Designer has assigned to each of the addenda that the Bidder is acknowledging)
Type N/A if no addenda were issued. Click "+" to add additional fields.
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Addendum No. *
N/A
Dated
1/16/2025
Bidder Signature - Proposal 4
Business Name *
Avison Construction, Inc.
Note: If bidder or other interested person is a corporation, state legal name of corporation. If bidder is a co-partnership, state true
name of firm.
Type of Business
Corporation - list Officers
Business Owners and Officers Names
Curtis Short - President
Stephen Avila - Vice President
Christopher Avila - CFO/Secretary
Note: If bidder or other interested person is:
• a corporation, list names of the president, secretary, treasurer and manager thereof
• a partnership, list names of all individual co-partners composing firm.
• an individual, state first and last name in full.
Names of Owners and Key Employees
Curtis Short - President
Stephen Avila - Vice President
Christopher Avila - CFO/Secretary
Note: List majority owners of your firm. If multiple owners, list all. Also include anyone, including key employees, who are actively
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promoting the contract. (SB1439)
Licensed in accordance with an act providing for the registration of Contractors:
Class
A, C31
Contractor License No. * Expires
823535 5/31/2025
DIR Registration Number
1000003258
Business Address
40434 Brickyard Dr., Madera, CA
Zip Code
93636
Mailing Address
40434 Brickyard Dr., Madera, CA
Zip Code
93636
Business Phone * Fax Number
(559) 431-0317 (559) 431-0321
E-mail Address *
estimating@avisoninc.com
Signature of Bidder
Curtis Short
Dated *
1/16/2025
NOTE: If bidder is a corporation, the legal name of the corporation shall be set forth above together with the signature of the
officer or officers authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the corporation; if bidder is a co-partnership, the true name of the firm
shall be set forth above together with the signature of the partner or partners authorized to sign contracts on behalf of the co-
partnership; and if bidder is an individual, bidder signature shall be placed above. If signature is by an agent, other than an officer
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of a corporation or a member of a partnership, a Power of Attorney must be on file with the Owner prior to opening bids or
submitted with the bid; otherwise, the bid will be disregarded as irregular and unauthorized.
Noncollusion Declaration - Proposal 5
STATE PROJECT NUMBER: ATPL-5942(321)
To the County of Fresno:
NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION
TO BE EXECUTED BY BIDDER AND SUBMITTED WITH BID*
The undersigned declares:
I am the (Choose one of the following options):
Corporate Officer
If Corporate Officer please list Title:
President
of (Business Name):
Avison Construction, Inc.
the party making the foregoing bid.
The bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or
corporation. The bid is genuine and not collusive or sham. The bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other
bidder to put in a false or sham bid. The bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any
bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or refrain from bidding. The bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought
by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the bidder or any other bidder, or to fix any
overhead, profit, or cost element of the bid price, or of that of any other bidder. All statements contained in the bid are true. The
bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged
information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or to any
member or agent thereof, and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for that purpose.
Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a bidder that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability
company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does
execute, this declaration on behalf of the bidder.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this
declaration is executed on
Date:
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1/16/2025
at City, State:
Madera, CA
Signature:
Curtis Short
(See Title 23 United States Code Section 112; Calif Public Contract Code Section 7106)
*NOTE: Completing, signing, and returning the Non-Collusion Declaration is a required part of the Proposal. Bidders are cautioned
that making a false certification may subject the certifier to criminal prosecution.
Public Contract Code - Proposal 6-7
Public Contract Code Section 10285.1 Statement - Proposal 6
In conformance with Public Contract Code Section 10285.1 (Chapter 376, Stats. 1985), the bidder hereby declares under penalty
of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the bidder
Choose an option: *
Has not been convicted
within the preceding three years of any offenses referred to in that section, including any charge of fraud, bribery, collusion,
conspiracy, or any other act in violation of any state or Federal antitrust law in connection with the bidding upon, award of, or
performance of, any public works contract, as defined in Public Contract Code Section 1101, with any public entity, as defined in
Public Contract Code Section 1100, including the Regents of the University of California or the Trustees of the California State
University. The term "bidder" is understood to include any partner, member, officer, director, responsible managing officer, or
responsible managing employee thereof, as referred to in Section 10285.1.
The above Statement is part of the Bid. Signing this Bid on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of this
Statement. Bidders are cautioned that making a false certification may subject the certifier to criminal prosecution.
Public Contract Code Section 10162 Questionnaire - Proposal 7
In conformance with Public Contract Code Section 10162, the Bidder shall complete, under penalty of perjury, the following
questionnaire:
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Has the bidder, any officer of the bidder, or any employee of the bidder who has a proprietary interest in the bidder, ever been
disqualified, removed, or otherwise prevented from bidding on, or completing a federal, state, or local government project because
of a violation of law or a safety regulation?
Choose an option:
No
If the answer is No, please type N/A. If the answer is Yes, explain the circumstances in the following space.
N/A
Public Contract Code Section 10232 Statement - Proposal 7
In conformance with Public Contract Code Section 10232, the Contractor hereby states under penalty of perjury, that no more than
one final unappealable finding of contempt of court by a federal court has been issued against the Contractor within the
immediately preceding two-years period because of the Contractor's failure to comply with an order of the National Labor Relations
Board.
Note: The above Statement and Questionnaire are part of the Bid. Signing this Bid on the signature portion thereof shall also
constitute signature of this Statement and Questionnaire. Bidders are cautioned that making a false certification may subject the
certifier to criminal prosecution.
Subcontractors - Proposal 8(a)
The following named subcontractor(s) will perform with labor, or otherwise render services to the general contractor in or about the
construction of the work or improvement in an amount in excess of one-half of one percent of the total bid presented herewith or
$10,000, whichever is greater. Each listed subcontractor's name, location of business and description of work, and both their
contractor's license number and public works contractor registration number, issued pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the Labor Code,
are REQUIRED, by Section 4104 of the California Public Contract Code, to be submitted prior to bid opening. (The "location of
business" must specify the city in which the subcontractor's business is located, and the state if other than California.) All other
requested information shall be submitted, either with the bid or within 24 hours after bid opening.
Please fill out as completely as possible when submitting your bid. Use subcontractor's business name style as registered with the
License Board.
FAILURE TO LIST SUBCONTRACTORS AS DIRECTED MAY RENDER THE BID NON-RESPONSIVE, OR MAY RESULT IN
ASSESSMENT OF A PENALTY AGAINST THE BIDDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4110 OF THE CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE.
Subcontractor: To add more subcontractor listings, click the 'W' to add additional fields.
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Subcontractor: *
T&T Pavement Markings and Products
Business Address *
3276 W. Sussex Way, Fresno, CA 93722
Class
C32
License No.
687921
DIR Registration No.
1000046338
Item No. or Description of Work
Striping & Signs
Dollar Amount: OR Percentage of Total Bid:
4%
Email Address:
tandtpavemark@gmail.com
Subcontractor: To add more subcontractor listings, click the "+" to add additional fields. 1
Subcontractor:
C3 Electric
Business Address
1770 E. Fallbrook Ave., Fresno, CA 93720
Class
C10
License No.
1126011
DIR Registration No.
2000004735
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Item No. or Description of Work
Electrical
Dollar Amount: OR Percentage of Total Bid:
30%
Email Address:
estimating@c3electric.com
California Code of Regulations: General Requirements for In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled
Fleets - Proposal 9
In conformance with Title 13 § 2449(i), bidders will be required to attach copies of valid Certificates of Reported Compliance for
the fleet selected for the contract and their listed subcontractors.
Before May 15th of each year, the prime contractor must collect a new valid Certificate of Reported Compliance for the current
compliance year, as defined in section 2449(n), from all fleets that have an ongoing contract with the prime contractor as of March
1 of that year. Prime contractors must not write contracts to evade this requirement. Annual renewals must be provided to the
Resident Engineer at least one week prior to the expiration date of the current certificate.
https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/resources/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-contracting-requirements
Choose all that apply:
✓ Bidder's Certificate of Reported Compliance has been attached to the bid.
Bidder does not have a fleet subject to this regulation as outlined in Section 2449(i)(1)-(4).
✓ Listed subcontractors' certificates have been attached or will be submitted within five (5) calendar days of the
bid opening.
The following subcontractors do not have a fleet subject to this regulation as outlined in Section 2449(i)(1)-(4):
Subcontractors:
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FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATES OF REPORTED COMPLIANCE AS DIRECTED MAY RENDER THE BID NON-
RESPONSIVE.
Proposal 10-17
NOT USED
Opt Out of Payment Adjustments for Price Index Fluctuations - Proposal 18
Optional: Vendor is not required to complete.
You may opt out of the payment adjustments for price index fluctuations as specified in Section 2-1.31, "OPT OUT OF PAYMENT
ADJUSTMENTS FOR PRICE INDEX FLUCTUATIONS," of the special provisions.
You can only elect to opt out of payment adjustments for price index fluctuations of if you complete this form and submit
it with your bid. The individual signing this form must be duly authorized to sign a bid.
By signing this form. I hereby opt out of the payment adjustments for price index fluctuations for the above-named
project.
Bidder:
Avison Construction, Inc.
Name (Printed):
Curtis Short
Signature:
Curtis Short
Title: *
President
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Guaranty - Proposal 19
Optional: Vendor is not required to complete.
(This guaranty shall be executed by the successful bidder in accordance with instructions in the special provisions. The bidder may
execute the guaranty on this page at the time of submitting their bid.)
GUARANTY
To the Owner: County of Fresno
CONTRACT NUMBER
The undersigned guarantees the construction and installation of the following work included in this project: 24-17-C
ALL WORK
Should any of the materials or equipment prove defective or should the work as a whole prove defective, due to faulty
workmanship, material furnished or methods of installation, or should the work or any part thereof fail to operate properly as
originally intended and in accordance with the plans and specifications, due to any of the above causes, all within twelve (12)
months after date on which this contract is accepted by the Owner, the undersigned agrees to reimburse the Owner, upon
demand, for its expenses incurred in restoring said work to the condition contemplated in said project, including the cost of any
such equipment or materials replaced and the cost of removing and replacing any other work necessary to make such replacement
or repairs, or, upon demand by the Owner, to replace any such material and to repair said work completely without cost to the
Owner so that said work will function successfully as originally contemplated.
The Owner shall have the unqualified option to make any needed replacement or repairs itself or to have such replacements or
repairs done by the undersigned. In the event the Owner elects to have said work performed by the undersigned, the undersigned
agrees that the repairs shall be made and such materials as are necessary shall be furnished and installed within a reasonable
time after the receipt of demand from the Owner.
Date: *
1/16/2025
Name (Printed):
Curtis Short
Signature:
Curtis Short
Title: *
President
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Contractor: *
Avison Construction, Inc.
Required Documents
Name Omission Terms Submitted
File
CARB Certification of Reported Compliance -
Bidder Does not have a fleet subject to this regulation. Avison CARB
Valid CARB Certification of Reported Compliance exp 2025.pdf
- Bidder
I am not
CARB Certification(s) of Reported Compliance - enclosing this
Subcontractors Due by 4pm on the 5th calendar day after bid document
Valid CARB Certification(s) of Reported opening or no listed subcontractors have a fleet because the
Compliance - Subcontractors subject to this regulation. omission terms
have been
met.
2 Required Documents
Additional Documents (Use if needed)
Name Omission Terms Submitted
File
Optional: Vendor is not required to complete.
Not Required Extra space not needed No bid
Extra Space if needed
Not Required Extra space not needed No bid
Extra Space if needed
Not Required Extra space not needed No bid
Extra Space if needed
3 Required Documents
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made at Fresno, in Fresno County, California, by and between Avison
Construction, Inc. hereinafter called the Contractor, and the County of Fresno hereinafter called the
Owner.
WITNESSETH: That the Contractor and the Owner, for the consideration hereinafter named, agree as
follows:
ARTICLE I. The Contractor agrees to furnish all labor and materials, including tools, implements, and
appliances required, but excluding such materials as are mentioned in the specifications to be furnished
by the Owner, and to perform all the work in a good and workmanlike manner, free from any and all liens
and claims of mechanics, materialmen, teamsters, subcontractors, artisans, machinists, and laborers
required for:
HERNDON-BARSTOW ELEMENTARY HIGH INTENSITY ACTIVATED CROSSWALK (HAWK)
STATE PROJECT NUMBER: ATPL-5942(321)
CONTRACT NUMBER: 24-17-C
All in strict compliance with the plans, drawings and specifications therefor prepared by the Owner, and
other contract documents relating thereto.
ARTICLE II. The Contractor and the Owner agree that the Notice to Bidders and Special Provisions,
the Wage Scale (Prevailing Wages), the Plans and Drawings, Addenda and Bulletins thereto, and the
Proposal (Bid Book) hereto attached, together with this Agreement, form the contract, and they are as
fully a part of the contract as if hereto attached or herein repeated.
All portions of the Standard Specifications of the State of California, Department of Transportation, dated
2015, which are not in conflict with this contract shall be deemed a part of the specifications as though
fully therein set forth; provided, however, that revisions to the said Standard Specifications shall apply
only to the extent, if any, included in the Project Details of these specifications or as otherwise
incorporated directly herein. No part of said specifications which is in conflict with any portion of this
agreement, or which is not actually descriptive of the work to be done thereunder, or of the manner in
which said work is to be executed, shall be considered as any part of this agreement, but shall be utterly
null and void.
ARTICLE III. The Owner agrees to pay the Contractor in current funds for the performance of the
contract the sum of SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY DOLLARS
AND 00/100 ($661,990.00) it being understood that said price is based upon the estimated quantities of
materials to be used as set forth in the Proposal, except where provisions are made in the contract
documents whereby the estimated quantities shall constitute the final quantity; that upon completion of
the project the final contract prices shall be revised by change order, if necessary, to reflect the true
quantities used at the stated unit price thereof as contained in the Contractor's Proposal hereto attached.
Payments on account thereof will be made as set forth in the special provisions.
ARTICLE IV. If the Contractor should be adjudged a bankrupt, or if he or she should make a general
assignment for the benefit of his or her creditors, or if a receiver should be appointed on account of his
or her insolvency, or if he or she or any of his or her subcontractors should persistently violate any of
the provisions of the contract, or if he or she should persistently or repeatedly refuse or should fail,
except in cases for which extension of time is provided, to supply enough properly skilled workmen or
proper materials, or if he or she should fail to make prompt payment to subcontractors or for material or
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labor, or persistently disregard laws, ordinances or the instructions of the Engineer, then the Owner may,
upon certificate of the Engineer when sufficient cause exists to justify such action, serve written notice
upon the Contractor and his surety of its intention to terminate the contract, and unless within five days
after the serving of such notice, such violations shall cease and satisfactory arrangements for correction
thereof be made, the contract shall, upon the expiration of said five days, cease and terminate.
In the event of any such termination, the Owner shall immediately serve written notice thereof upon the
surety and the Contractor, and the surety shall have the right to take over and perform the contract,
provided, however, that if the surety within ten (10) days after the serving upon it of notice of termination
does not give the Owner written notice of its intention to take over and perform the contract or does not
commence performance thereof within the ten (10) days stated above from the date of the serving of
such notice, the Owner may take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or by
any other method it may deem advisable, for the account and at the expense of the Contractor, and the
Contractor and his surety shall be liable to the Owner for any excess cost occasioned the Owner thereby,
and in such event the Owner may without liability for so doing, take possession of and utilize in
completing the work such materials, appliances, plant and other property belonging to the Contractor as
may be on the site of the work and necessary therefor. In such case the Contractor shall not be entitled
to receive any further payment until the work is finished. If the unpaid balance of the contract price shall
exceed the expenses of finishing the work, including compensation for additional managerial and
administrative services, such excess shall be paid to the Contractor. If such expense shall exceed such
unpaid balance, the Contractor shall pay the difference to the Owner. The expense incurred by the
Owner, as herein provided and damage incurred through the Contractor's default, shall be certified by
the Engineer.
ARTICLE V. To the fullest extent permitted by law with respect to any work required to be done under
this contract, the Contractor will indemnify and hold harmless the COUNTY OF FRESNO, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, CITY OF FRESNO, and all other participating public agencies, whether or not said
agencies are named herein, who have jurisdiction within the areas in which the work is to be performed,
and all officers and employees of the Owner, the County, the State, the United States and said other
participating agencies, from any and all costs and expenses, attorney fees and court costs, damages,
liabilities, claims and losses occurring or resulting to COUNTY in connection with the performance, or
failure to perform, by CONTRACTOR, its officers, agents or employees under this Agreement, and from
any and all costs and expenses, attorney fees and court costs, damages, liabilities, claims and losses
occurring or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by the
performance, or failure to perform, of CONTRACTOR, its officers, agents or employees under this
Agreement. In addition, CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify COUNTY for Federal, State of California
and/or local audit exceptions resulting from non-compliance herein on the part of CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, save, hold harmless, and at COUNTY'S request, defend the
COUNTY, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all costs and expenses, damages, liabilities,
claims, and losses occurring or resulting to COUNTY in connection with the performance, or failure to
perform, by CONTRACTOR, its officers, agents, or employees under this Agreement, and from any and
all costs and expenses, damages, liabilities, claims, and losses occurring or resulting to any person,
firm, or corporation who may be injured or damaged by the performance, or failure to perform, of
CONTRACTOR, its officers, agents, or employees under this Agreement.
The Certificate of Insurance shall be issued in duplicate, to the COUNTY OF FRESNO, CITY OF
FRESNO, and all other participating agencies, whether or not said agencies are named herein, who
contribute to the cost of the work or have jurisdiction over areas in which the work is to be performed
and all officers and employees of said agencies while acting within the course and scope of their duties
and responsibilities.
In the event CONTRACTOR fails to keep in effect at all times insurance coverage as herein provided,
the COUNTY may, in addition to other remedies it may have, suspend or terminate this Agreement upon
the occurrence of such event.
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All policies shall be with admitted insurers licensed to do business in the State of California. Insurance
purchased shall be purchased from companies possessing a current A.M Best Company rating of A FSC
VII or better.
Without limiting the COUNTY'S right to obtain indemnification from CONTRACTOR or any third parties,
CONTRACTOR, at its sole expense, shall maintain in full force and effect, the following insurance
policies or a program of self-insurance, including but not limited to, an insurance pooling arrangement
or Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) throughout the term of the Agreement:
A. Commercial General Liability
Commercial General Liability Insurance with limits not less than those shown in the following table:
Liabilit Insurance Requirements
Total bid For each Aggregate for products/completed General b Umbrella or
occurrencea operation aggregate excess liabilityc
<_ $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $5,000,000
> $1,000,000
<_ $10,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $10,000,000
> $10,000,000
< $25,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $4,000,000 $15,000,000
> $25,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $4,000,000 $25,000,000
'Combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage.
bThis limit must apply separately to your work under this Contract.
°The umbrella or excess policy must contain a clause stating that it takes effect (drops down) in the
event the primary limits are impaired or exhausted.
This policy shall be issued on a per occurrence basis. COUNTY may require specific coverages including
completed operations, products liability, contractual liability, Explosion-Collapse-Underground, fire legal
liability, or any other liability insurance deemed necessary because of the of the nature of this contract.
Such Commercial General Liability insurance shall name the County of Fresno, its officers, agents, and
employees, individually and collectively, as additional insured, but only insofar as the operations under
this Agreement are concerned. Such coverage for additional insured shall apply as primary insurance
and any other insurance, or self-insurance, maintained by COUNTY, its officers, agents and employees
shall be excess only and not contributing with insurance provided under CONTRACTOR's policies
herein. This insurance shall not be cancelled or changed without a minimum of thirty (30) days advance
written notice given to COUNTY. CONTRACTOR shall obtain endorsements to the Commercial General
Liability insurance policy naming COUNTY as an additional insured and providing for a thirty (30) day
prior written notice of cancellation or change in terms or coverage.
Within eight (8) days from date CONTRACTOR executes this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall provide
certificates of insurance and endorsement as stated above for all of the foregoing policies, as required
herein, to the County of Fresno, or to designservices(a)fresnocountyca.gov, stating that such insurance
coverages have been obtained and are in full force; that the County of Fresno, its officers, agents and
employees will not be responsible for an premiums on the policies; that such Commercial General
Liability insurance names the County of Fresno, its officers, agents, and employees, individually and
collectively, as additional insured, but only insofar as the operations under this Agreement are
concerned; that such coverage for additional insured shall apply as primary insurance an any other
insurance, or self- insurance shall not be cancelled or changed without a minimum of thirty (30) days
advance, written notice given to COUNTY.
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CONTRACTOR shall obtain endorsements to the Commercial General Liability insurance naming the
County of Fresno, its officers, agents, and employees, individually and collectively, as additional insured,
but only insofar as the operations under this Agreement are concerned. Such coverage for additional
insured shall apply as primary insurance and any other insurance, or self-insurance, maintained by
COUNTY, its officers, agents, and employees shall be excess only and not contributing with insurance
provided under CONTRACTOR'S policies herein. This insurance shall not be cancelled or changed
without a minimum or thirty (30) days advance written notice given to COUNTY.
B. Automobile Liability
Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance with limits of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) per accident for bodily injury and property damage. Coverage should include owned and
non-owned vehicles used in connection with this Agreement and all applicable endorsements.
C. Professional Liability
If CONTRACTOR is a licensed professional or employs professional staff, (e.g., Architect, Engineer,
Surveyor, etc.) in providing services, Professional Liability Insurance with limits of not less than One
Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000.00) annual aggregate
with a provision for 3 year tail coverage.
D. Worker's Compensation
A policy of Worker's Compensation insurance as may be required by the California Labor Code.
ARTICLE VI. Contractor represents that he has secured the payment of Worker's Compensation in
compliance with the provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California and during the performance
of the work contemplated herein will continue so to comply with said provisions of said Code. Contractor
shall supply the Owner with certificates of insurance, in duplicate, evidencing that Worker's
Compensation Insurance is in effect and providing that the Owner will receive ten days' notice of
cancellation. If Contractor self-insures Worker's Compensation, Certificate of Consent to Self-insure
should be provided the Owner.
ARTICLE VII. The Contractor shall forthwith furnish in duplicate, a faithful performance bond in an
amount equal to 100% of the contract price and a payment bond in an amount equal to 100% of the
contract price, both bonds to be written by a surety company acceptable to the Owner and in the form
prescribed by law.
The payment bond shall contain provisions such that if the Contractor or his subcontractors shall fail to
pay (a) amounts due under the Unemployment Insurance Code with respect to work performed under
the contract, or (b) any amounts required to be deducted, withheld and paid over to the Employment
Development Department and to the Franchise Tax Board from the wages of the employees of the
Contractor and subcontractors pursuant to Section 13020 of the Unemployment Insurance Code with
respect to such work and labor, then the surety will pay these amounts. In case suit is brought upon the
payment bond, the surety will pay a reasonable attorney's fee to be fixed by the court.
ARTICLE Vlll. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of
Industrial Relations.
Except as provided in Labor Code section 1725.5(f), no contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a
bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations
pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes
only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].
Except as provided in Labor Code section 1725.5(f), no contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a
contract for public work on a public works project or engage in the performance of work on any public
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works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code
section 1725.5.
Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to wages and employment,
including all requirements imposed by the California Department of Industrial Relations(DIR). Contractor
shall cooperate with County to furnish timely all information necessary for County's completion of the
form required to be submitted by County when registering the Project on the DIR website; and County
thereafter shall provide to Contractor the "Project ID Number" assigned by DIR in order to facilitate
Contactor's submission to DIR of its certified payrolls for the Project, in the manner required and using
such form as may be prescribed by DIR, in accordance with the provisions of Labor Code section
1771.4(a)(3).
ARTICLE IX: Governing Law — Venue for any action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall
be in Fresno County, California. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
ARTICLE X: EXECUTIVE ORDER N-6-22: Under Executive Order N-6-22 as a contractor,
subcontractor, or grantee, compliance with the economic sanctions imposed in response to Russia's
actions in Ukraine is required, including with respect to, but not limited to, the federal executive orders
identified in the EO and the sanctions identified on the U.S. Department of the Treasury website
(https://ofac.treasury.gov/sanctions-programs-and-country-information/ukraine-russia-related-
sanctions). Failure to comply may result in the termination of contracts or grants, as applicable. Specially
Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN) (https://ofac.treasurV.gov/specially-designated-
nationals-and-blocked-persons-list-sdn-human-readable-lists).
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This Contract, 24-17-C, was awarded by the Board of Supervisors on February 26, 2025. It has been
reviewed by the Department of Public Works and Planning and is in proper order for signature of the
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, they have executed this Agreement this lo?A day of
Mares , 2025
Avison Construction, Inc. COUNTY OF FRESNO
(CONTRA TOR) (OWNER)
By (!& By o
Curtis Short Ernest Buddy Mend , Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Fresno
Title President
ATTEST:
Bernice E. Seidel
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Fresno, State of California
By
Deputy
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