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I-390 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS

PIN No. 4390.59, Contract No. D900018

DB CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

PART 3PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Draft August 12, 2014

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New York State Department of Transportation

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................. 11.2 SCOPE ...................................................................................................................................... 11.3 SCOPE OF WORK – MAJOR ITEMS ................................................................................................ 21.4 COORDINATION WITH OTHER PROJECTS ....................................................................................... 31.5 THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS ........................................................................................................ 31.6 DESIGN CODES AND MANUALS..................................................................................................... 31.7 REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 71.8 DELIVERABLES ........................................................................................................................... 71.9 INDICATIVE PLANS ...................................................................................................................... 81.10 DIRECTIVE PLANS ....................................................................................................................... 81.11 ENVIRONMENTAL RE-EVALUATION ................................................................................................ 81.12 CADD ...................................................................................................................................... 81.13 SCHEDULE OF PROJECT COMPLETION .......................................................................................... 81.14 WORK PAYMENT SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................ 9

1.14.1 BIN 1079660 – Ramp NFE Over Ramp DH (Item No. 800.06000115) ............................. 91.14.2 BIN 4443310 – NY15A Over Erie Canal (Item No. 800.06000215) .................................. 91.14.3 BIN 1070900 – NY15A Over I-390 (Item No. 800.06000315)......................................... 101.14.4 BIN 1070910 – Ramp EW Over I-390 (Item No. 800.06000415) .................................... 111.14.5 Highway Work (Item No. 800.06000515) ....................................................................... 12

SECTION 2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................... 14

2.1 DESIGN-BUILDER’S ROLE .......................................................................................................... 142.2 DESIGN-BUILDER’S KEY PERSONNEL .......................................................................................... 142.3 MANAGEMENT PLANS AND SCHEDULES ....................................................................................... 15

2.3.1 Management Plans and Schedule Requirements .......................................................... 152.3.2 Workforce Participation Plan ......................................................................................... 162.3.3 Safety Plan ................................................................................................................... 162.3.4 Quality Control Plan ...................................................................................................... 162.3.5 Overall Design-Build Team Organizational Plan ............................................................ 162.3.6 Design Management Plan ............................................................................................. 172.3.7 Construction Management Plan .................................................................................... 17

2.4 BASELINE PROGRESS SCHEDULE ............................................................................................... 172.5 MEETINGS ............................................................................................................................... 172.6 COMPUTER AND NETWORKING REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................... 172.7 DEPARTMENT’S CONSULTATION AND WRITTEN COMMENTS ........................................................... 182.8 PROJECT WISE ........................................................................................................................ 18

SECTION 3 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ........................................................................... 20

3.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 203.2 ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS ........................................................................................... 203.3 REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 20

3.3.1 General ........................................................................................................................ 203.3.2 Environmental Plans ..................................................................................................... 213.3.3 Soil Erosion and Water Pollution Control ....................................................................... 213.3.4 Performance ................................................................................................................. 213.3.5 Invasive species ........................................................................................................... 213.3.6 Environmental Approvals .............................................................................................. 213.3.7 Environmental Permits .................................................................................................. 223.3.8 Asbestos Containing Materials ...................................................................................... 22


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3.3.9 Inaccessible/Assumed ACMs ........................................................................................ 223.3.10 Environmental Plan Deliverables .................................................................................. 22

3.4 MIGRATORY BIRD PROTECTION.................................................................................................. 233.5 WORK OVER WATER............................................................................................................ 23

SECTION 4 GENERAL PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................ 24

4.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 244.2 STANDARDS AND REFERENCES .................................................................................................. 244.3 REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 24

4.3.1 Field Office ................................................................................................................... 244.3.2 Construction Vehicles on Bridge ................................................................................... 254.3.3 Sidewalk Plowing Coordination During Winter Shutdown .............................................. 254.3.4 Salvage ........................................................................................................................ 254.3.5 Surplus Quantity ........................................................................................................... 25

SECTION 5 SURVEYING AND GIS ............................................................................................. 26


5.3.1 Project Survey Control .................................................................................................. 265.3.2 Department-supplied Data ............................................................................................ 265.3.3 Survey Reports, Records and Maps.............................................................................. 265.3.4 Permanent Survey Markers .......................................................................................... 27

5.4 SURVEYING AND GIS DELIVERABLES .......................................................................................... 27

SECTION 6 RIGHT-OF-WAY ....................................................................................................... 28

6.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 286.2 REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 28

6.2.1 Right-of-Way Fencing ................................................................................................... 286.2.2 Property Interests Identified by the Design-Builder for its Convenience ......................... 28

SECTION 7 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT .......................................................................................... 29

7.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 297.2 STANDARDS ............................................................................................................................. 297.3 REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 29

7.3.1 Public Outreach ............................................................................................................ 297.3.2 Media Relations ............................................................................................................ 297.3.3 Written Materials .......................................................................................................... 307.3.4 Public Information Meeting ........................................................................................... 307.3.5 Photography ................................................................................................................. 30

SECTION 8 UTILITIES ................................................................................................................. 31

8.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 318.2 STANDARDS AND REFERENCES .................................................................................................. 318.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 31

8.3.1 Utility Relocation Agreements ....................................................................................... 328.3.2 Other Utility Conflicts .................................................................................................... 328.3.3 Navigation Lights .......................................................................................................... 32

SECTION 9 GEOTECHNICS ........................................................................................................ 35

9.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 359.2 STANDARDS AND REFERENCES .................................................................................................. 359.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 35

9.3.1 Geotechnical Work Plan ............................................................................................... 359.3.2 Geotechnical Investigations .......................................................................................... 369.3.3 Minimum Number of Borings......................................................................................... 36


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9.3.4 Subsurface Investigation Records ................................................................................. 369.3.5 Software Requirements ................................................................................................ 369.3.6 Geotechnical Data Report ............................................................................................. 379.3.7 Geotechnical Instrumentation & Construction Monitoring .............................................. 379.3.8 Fill/Embankments ......................................................................................................... 379.3.9 Soil Improvement.......................................................................................................... 389.3.10 Slope Stability............................................................................................................... 389.3.11 Temporary Works ......................................................................................................... 38

9.4 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 399.4.1 Dewatering and Groundwater Control ........................................................................... 399.4.2 Condition Surveys ........................................................................................................ 39

9.5 DELIVERABLES ......................................................................................................................... 39

SECTION 10 STRUCTURES ......................................................................................................... 41

10.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 4110.2 STANDARDS AND REFERENCES .................................................................................................. 4110.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 41

10.3.1 BIN 1079660 (Ramp NFE Over Ramp DH) ................................................................... 4110.3.2 BIN 4443310 (NY15A Over Erie Canal) ........................................................................ 4310.3.3 BIN 1070900 and BIN 1070910 Deck Rehabilitation and Substructure Repairs ............. 46

10.4 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................... 4610.5 DELIVERABLES ......................................................................................................................... 46

SECTION 11 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ............................................................................... 47

11.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 4711.2 STANDARDS AND REFERENCES .................................................................................................. 4711.3 GENERAL LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................................ 47

11.3.1 Existing Vegetation ....................................................................................................... 4711.3.2 Tree Replacement Factors ........................................................................................... 4711.3.3 Replacement Locations ................................................................................................ 4811.3.4 Proposed Planting ........................................................................................................ 4811.3.5 Site Restoration ............................................................................................................ 48

SECTION 12 VISUAL QUALITY .................................................................................................... 49

12.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................ 4912.2 GENERAL VISUAL QUALITY ........................................................................................................ 4912.3 BRIDGE PIERS .......................................................................................................................... 4912.4 BRIDGE PYLONS ....................................................................................................................... 4912.5 VERTICAL ELEMENTS ................................................................................................................ 5012.6 COLOR .................................................................................................................................... 5012.7 RAILING ................................................................................................................................... 5012.8 APPROACH GUIDE RAIL ............................................................................................................. 5012.9 PEDESTRIAN FENCING .............................................................................................................. 5112.10 ACCENT STRIP ......................................................................................................................... 51

SECTION 13 SIGNAGE, PAVEMENT MARKING AND SIGNALS.................................................. 52


13.3.1 Design Requirements ................................................................................................... 5313.3.2 Construction Requirements .......................................................................................... 5313.3.3 Signal Heads/ Signal Poles ........................................................................................... 56

13.4 DELIVERABLES ......................................................................................................................... 56

SECTION 14 LIGHTING ................................................................................................................. 57

14.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 57


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14.2 STANDARDS AND REFERENCES .................................................................................................. 5714.2.1 Standards ..................................................................................................................... 5714.2.2 References ................................................................................................................... 57

14.3 REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 5714.3.1 General Requirements .................................................................................................. 5714.3.2 Permanent Lighting System .......................................................................................... 5814.3.3 Temporary Lighting System .......................................................................................... 59

14.4 DELIVERABLES ......................................................................................................................... 59

SECTION 15 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS) ............................................... 60

15.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 6015.2 STANDARDS AND REFERENCES .................................................................................................. 61

15.2.1 Standards ..................................................................................................................... 6115.3 REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 61

15.3.1 Fiber Optic Network ...................................................................................................... 6115.3.2 Traffic Signal Interconnection........................................................................................ 6215.3.3 Relocation of Temporary Wireless Radio and Antenna.................................................. 6315.3.4 Off-Site Work Requirements at TMC ............................................................................. 6315.3.5 Electrical Work ............................................................................................................. 63

15.4 SYSTEM TEST PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................... 6315.4.1 Factory Testing ............................................................................................................. 6415.4.2 Operational Stand Alone Testing .................................................................................. 6415.4.3 Group Site Verification Testing ..................................................................................... 6515.4.4 Subsystem Integration Testing ...................................................................................... 6515.4.5 System Acceptance Testing.......................................................................................... 65

15.5 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................. 6515.5.1 Shop Drawings, Manuals, and Test plans ..................................................................... 65

SECTION 16 WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL AND ACCESS .................................................. 67


16.3.1 Work Zone Traffic Control Plan ..................................................................................... 6716.3.2 General Restrictions ..................................................................................................... 6816.3.3 Mainline Closure Restrictions ........................................................................................ 6916.3.4 Construction of Ramp DH Acceleration Lane (NY 15A to I-390 northbound) .................. 6916.3.5 Construction of Ramp NFC/GC Deceleration Lane (I-390 northbound to NY 15A) ......... 6916.3.6 Opening of New Ramps and Auxiliary Lanes ................................................................ 6916.3.7 Time Restriction Exceptions.......................................................................................... 7016.3.8 Minimum Lane Widths during Construction ................................................................... 7016.3.9 Coordination with Regional Traffic Operations Center (RTOC) ...................................... 7016.3.10 Transportation Management and Emergency Response Plans ..................................... 70

SECTION 17 PAVEMENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION .......................................................... 7217.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 7217.2 STANDARDS AND REFERENCES .................................................................................................. 7217.3 REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 72

17.3.1 Pavement on Subgrade ................................................................................................ 7217.3.2 Full Depth Reconstruction ............................................................................................. 7217.3.3 Milled and Resurfaced Roadways ................................................................................. 7217.3.4 Utility Trench Restoration.............................................................................................. 7317.3.5 Temporary Pavement ................................................................................................... 7317.3.6 Repaired or Damaged Pavement .................................................................................. 7317.3.7 Subsurface Drainage System ....................................................................................... 7317.3.8 Pavement Removal ...................................................................................................... 74

SECTION 18 DRAINAGE AND STORMWATER ............................................................................ 75


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18.3.1 General ........................................................................................................................ 7518.3.2 Drainage Report ........................................................................................................... 7518.3.3 Connections to Existing Systems .................................................................................. 7618.3.4 Spill Management ......................................................................................................... 76

18.4 DELIVERABLES ......................................................................................................................... 76

SECTION 19 HIGHWAY DESIGN .................................................................................................. 77

19.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 7719.2 STANDARDS ............................................................................................................................. 7719.3 REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 77

19.3.1 General ........................................................................................................................ 7719.3.2 Design Requirements ................................................................................................... 7819.3.3 Curb ............................................................................................................................. 7919.3.4 Guide Rail, Median Barriers and Impact Attenuators ..................................................... 7919.3.5 Clear zone .................................................................................................................... 7919.3.6 Median Island ............................................................................................................... 79

19.4 DESIGN EXCEPTIONS AND NON-STANDARD FEATURES ................................................................. 79

SECTION 20 STANDARDS ........................................................................................................... 80

20.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 8020.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 80

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I-390 Interchange Improvements 1 Part 3 - Project RequirementsPIN No. 4390.59, Contract No. D900018 Draft August 12, 2014

SECTION 1 GENERAL

1.1 PURPOSE

This Part 3 establishes the basic Requirements of the Project. The Contract Documents,NYSDOT standard drawings, manuals and specifications, and the referenced Design Codesand Manuals shall be followed for the preparation of design and construction documents andthe execution of the Work. Any proposed deviation from the Contract Requirements orNYSDOT standards shall be submitted to the Department’s Design Quality Assurance Engineerfor review, and shall require the submission of a Non-conformance Report.

All designs shall be prepared in U.S. Customary units. The Design-Builder shall be responsiblefor converting any mapping, plans, etc. into U.S. Customary units as necessary for thecompletion of the Project.

The Design shall be in conformance with the latest edition of the New York State Department ofTransportation, Standard Specifications, with addenda, issued by the Office of Engineering,current as of the date of Proposal submission, except as noted in these Contract Documents.

The Design-Builder shall prepare Project Specifications for the Project, for Work Items notcovered by the NYSDOT Standard Specifications or applicable Special Specifications, and shallprepare Design Plans for the Project in accordance with NYSDOT standards for general contentand format, and in accordance with the Contract.

Deviations may be proposed within the framework of these Design Requirements to meet therequirements of a particular situation. However, any deviation, discrepancy, or unusual solutionrequires review by the Department’s Design Quality Assurance Engineer before it can beincluded in the design. It is the responsibility of the Design-Builder to identify, explain, andjustify any deviation from the established criteria to the Department’s Design Quality AssuranceEngineer.

The Design-Builder shall prepare and submit a Non-conformance Report for any Workperformed that does not conform to the Contract requirement.

1.2 SCOPE

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for complying with all terms of the Contract Documentsthe April, 2012 Final Design Report/Environmental Assessment (FDR/EA), the NEPA Finding ofNo significant Impact (FONSI) and the SEQR Determination of No Significant Effect (DONSE)as they apply to this Project. The Design-Builder shall review and understand all terms andconditions of the Contract Documents prior to the commencement of the Project and shall beresponsible for determining the full Scope of the Project by undertaking a thorough examinationof the Contract Documents, the Reference Documents and the Project Site.



1.3 SCOPE OF WORK – MAJOR ITEMS

The scope of work for the Project includes but is not limited to the following items:

A) NY 15A:

1) Elimination of the existing Ramp GC from I-390 northbound to NY 15A;

2) Construction of new Ramp (Ramp NFC) from I-390 northbound to NY 15Anorthbound;

3) Elimination of the existing Ramp DH from NY 15A to I-390 northbound;

4) Construction of new Loop Ramp (Ramp NFD) from I-390 northbound to NY 15Asouthbound;

5) Construction of new Ramp (Ramp NFE) from I-390 northbound to existing Ramp EW(which connects to NY 15);

6) Construction of a new Ramp DH connecting NY 15A to I-390 northbound;

7) Construction of a grade separated crossing for the new Ramp NFE over relocatedRamp DH (BIN 1079660);

8) Replacement of the existing bridge carrying NY 15A over the Erie Canal (BIN4443310). The new bridge will provide four travel lanes with one auxiliary lane;

9) Rehabilitation of BIN 1070900, NY-15A over I-390, including deck rehabilitation andsubstructure repairs;

10) Widening of the I-390 northbound ramp (Ramp GB) to accept the dual left turnmoves and to improve merge distances;

11) Asphalt overlay and localized pavement repair of Ramp SF, between NY 15 and NY15A; and

12) Restriping of and NY 15A and existing ramps to accommodate new laneconfigurations and traffic movements.

B) BIN 1070910:

1) Rehabilitation of BIN 1070910, Ramp EW over I-390, including deck rehabilitationand substructure repairs.

C) Other:

1) Installation of new traffic signals;

2) Overhead sign structure removal, replacement, and overhead panel modification;

3) Installation of new roadway lighting;

4) Relocation and/or preservation of existing utilities;

5) Potential remediation and disposal of asbestos containing materials;

6) Reconstruction of existing drainage systems and structures as necessary toaccommodate the new ramps and reconstructed roadways;

7) Fabrication and Installation of new guide railing and bridge railing; and

8) Grading and earthwork to accommodate the final bridge and ramp configurations.



9) Installation of navigation lighting on BIN 4443310.

1.4 COORDINATION WITH OTHER PROJECTS

The Design-Builder shall coordinate the Work so as not to conflict with other projects occurringwithin or abutting the contract limits. It is expected that the following projects will be underconstruction during construction of this Contract:

PIN/Description: 4390.23/D262396 – Access 390 Phase IIB.

WZTC: Detours, long term lane closures, short term lane closures

Current schedule: Project Completion Date December 31, 2015 (subject to change)

Contractor: Ramsey Constructors

Contact Information: Mr. Jim Kuhn (Superintendent) – 585-346-0720.

D262396 will rehabilitate the existing West Henrietta Road (NY 15) bridge over I-390 and theNYS Barge Canal and build a new on-ramp onto I-390 Northbound. Traffic control will use acombination of sort and long-term lane closures and detours as needed.

PIN/Description: 4390.68/D262567 – Access 390 Phase IIC.

WZTC: Long term lane closures, short term lane closures

Current schedule: Project Letting May 8, 2014 (subject to change)

Contractor: TBD

Contact Information: TBD

D262567 will install new high-mast lighting along the I-390 corridor. Traffic control will use acombination of short and long-term lane closures.

1.5 THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS

Preliminary Utility Work Agreements have been prepared for this Project; refer to Part 4 – UtilityRequirements for additional information. No other Third Party Agreements have beendeveloped in connection with this Project.

1.6 DESIGN CODES AND MANUALS

In addition to this Part 3, Project Requirements, the Design-Builder must comply with allapplicable engineering codes and standards, including those of the various Federal, State, andlocal jurisdictions.

If codes, standards and/or manuals are specified herein for the design of an element of theProject, then the edition(s) in effect on the Proposal due date shall be applicable to the Project.Responsibility for design remains with the Design-Builder in accordance with the terms andconditions of the Contract. If a code, manual or standard is subsequently modified by the



issuer, the Design-Builder shall notify the Department of such modification(s) and request theDepartment’s decision regarding application of the modification(s).

All work shall conform to the following documents. In the event of a conflict between the codesand reference documents listed below, the more stringent requirements, as determined by theDepartment, shall apply.

For Work not specifically covered by the individual sections of the Project Requirements, theDesign-Builder shall, at a minimum, apply the Standards normally applied by NYSDOT for suchWork, to the extent they do not conflict with express requirements in the Contract Documents.The Design-Builder shall be solely responsible for ensuring that it identifies and applies allcorrect Standards.

AASHTO:

A Guide for Accommodating Utilities within Highway Right-of-Way

A Policy on Design Standards - Interstate System

A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets

Construction Handbook for Bridge Temporary Works

Guide Design Specifications for Bridge Temporary Works

Guide for the Design of Pavement Structures (with Supplement)

Guide Specification for Bridge Railings (1989)

Guide Specification for Fatigue Evaluation of Existing Steel Bridges

Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design

Guide Specifications for Structural Design of Sound Barriers

LFRD Bridge Construction Specifications

LFRD Bridge Design Specifications

Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH)

Manual for Bridge Evaluation

Manual for the Condition Evaluation of Bridges

Manual on Subsurface Investigations

Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG),

Roadside Design Guide

Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges

Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires andTraffic Signals.

AISC: Steel Construction Manual

ANSI

ANSI/AASHTO/AWS D1.5-95 Bridge Welding Code



ANSI/IES Approved Recommended Practice for Roadway Lighting, RP-8-00

Asphalt Institute:

Drainage of Asphalt Pavement Structures

ASTM: E2213-03 Standard Specification for Telecommunications and Information Exchange

Between Roadside and Vehicle Systems

E2259-03 Standard Guide for Archiving and Retrieving ITS-Generated Data

E2468-05 Standard Practice for Metadata to Support Archived Data ManagementSystems

E2655-08 Standard Guide for Reporting Uncertainty of Test Results and Use of theTerm Measurement Uncertainty in ASTM Test Methods

Federal Geographic Data Committee: GIS Standards

FHWA: Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

Pavement Publications

Seismic Retrofitting Manual for Highway Bridges

Standard Highway Signs and Markings (SHSM) Book

Steel Bridge Design Handbook

Technical Advisory T6640.8A, 10/30/87 (environmental analyses)

Traffic Monitoring GuideNFPA:

NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (NEC)

502: Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Highways

NYSDEC: Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control (SESC)

Stormwater Management Design Manual (SMDM)

NYSDOT: Annual Report titled "Axle Factor Update"

Approved Materials List

Bridge Deck Evaluation Manual

Bridge Detail (BD) Sheets, US Customary (NYSDOT BD Sheets)

Bridge Inspection Manual

Bridge Inventory Manual



Bridge Manual

Bridge Safety Assurance Seismic Vulnerability Manual

Comprehensive Pavement Design Manual

Consultant Instructions (CIs)

Design Consultant Manual

Engineering Bulletins (EBs)

Engineering Instructions and Directives (EIs and EDs)

Environmental Procedures Manual (EPM) / The Environmental Manual (TEM)

GCP-17, Procedure for the Control of Granular Materials

Geotechnical Design Manual

Highway Design Manual (HDM)

Land Surveying Standards and Procedures Manual

LRFD Blue Pages / LRFD Bridge Design Specifications

Manual for Uniform Record Keeping

Materials Bureau - Applicable Sampling and Testing Manuals, Inspection Manuals, andMaterials Methods.

New York State Supplement to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Overhead Sign Structure Design Manual

Policy on Highway Lighting

Prestressed Concrete Construction Manual (PCCM)

Procedures for Locally Administered Federal Aid Projects

Project Development Manual

Reference Marker Manual

Right Of Way Mapping Procedure Manual

Rules and Regulations Governing the Accommodation of Utilities within the StateHighway Right of Way

Special Specifications as indicated in the Contract Documents

Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials

Steel Construction Manual (SCM)

Structures Design Advisories

Structures Technical Advisories

U.S. Customary Standard Sheets

Work Zone Traffic Control Manual



The above is a partial listing of applicable NYSDOT Engineering Manuals and Guidelines. TheDesign-Builder shall perform the Work in conformance with all NYSDOT Engineering Manualsand Guidelines in effect on the Proposal due date.

NYSGIS Clearinghouse:

New York State GIS Standards

Transportation Research Board:

Highway Capacity Manual. Special Report 209

OSHA:

PART 1926 - Safety And Health Regulations For Construction

SPC: Society of Protective Coatings Standards

USDOJ: ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities

USDOT: ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities

1.7 REQUIREMENTS

The “Requirements” subsection of the individual sections of Part 3 – Project Requirementsestablishes the Department’s expectations with respect to specific Project elements. Theseinclude administrative, managerial and technical considerations as deemed appropriate to thesubject, and encompass performance specifications, design criteria, and directive instructionsas the Department deems best suited to the subject. The Design-Builder shall develop itsDefinitive Design, Design Plans and Project Specifications in conformance with this Part 3 –Project Requirements.

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for meeting all requirements and terms contained inthis Part 3 – Project Requirements unless explicitly stated otherwise.

The specific requirements in this Part 3 – Project Requirements may be more stringent and shallgovern over the criteria given in the Standards. However, where a specific requirement in thisPart 3 – Project Requirements is more stringent than the criteria specified in a Standard, saidspecific requirement shall become the basis for determining compliance. Non-standard featuresneeding justification and FHWA approval are defined as those not meeting the criteria cited inthe Standards listed in this Part 3 – Project Requirements.

1.8 DELIVERABLES

The subsection entitled “Deliverables” in each section of this Part 3 – Project Requirementsestablishes the Department’s expectations. These shall supplement the review plan andconsultation and written comment cycles cited in DB §111-8 through DB §111-14. The Design-Builder may submit deliverables for the Department’s consideration or consultation and written



comment in addition to those requested. The Design-Builder shall include such additionalsubmittals in its review plan and revise the review plan as necessary to incorporate sufficientadvance notice to the Department.

Unless otherwise indicated in a specific section of this Part 3 – Project Requirements, alldeliverables shall be submitted in both electronic format and hardcopy format. Acceptableelectronic formats include Bentley Microstation .dgn format and Bentley InRoads.alg and dtmformat, Microsoft Word®, Microsoft Excel®, ArcMAP, or searchable portable document format(PDF) files, with no copy or password protection on the file content, unless otherwise indicatedin a specific section of this Part 3 - Project Requirements or a Standard cited in a specificsection of this Part 3 - Project Requirements.

1.9 INDICATIVE PLANS

The Indicative Plans provided to the Design-Builder in Part 6 – RFP Plans, in conjunction withthe FDR/EA, convey an overall potential solution to the Project’s needs that the Design-Buildermay choose to consider in developing its design. The designs presented herein have beendeveloped to a point sufficient to present the general concepts of the Project. The IndicativePlans are not mandatory. The Design-Builder shall develop design solutions that achieve thebasic concepts depicted in the Indicative Plans while conforming with the Project Requirements.

1.10 DIRECTIVE PLANS

The Directive Plans provided to the Design-Builder in Part 6 – RFP Plans are mandatory.

1.11 ENVIRONMENTAL RE-EVALUATION

The Design solutions developed by the Design-Builder shall be in conformance with thedescription of the work as contained in the FDR/EA. Deviations from the concepts shown in theFDR/EA and Indicative Plans may require FHWA review in relation to the FDR/EA and otherEnvironmental Approvals.

If it is determined that the FDR/EA must be re-evaluated or supplemented, the Design-Builder,in coordination with the Department and the FHWA, shall be responsible for undertaking therequired process and addressing its implications to the Baseline Project Schedule and theprosecution of Work.

1.12 CADD

CADD formatting for Design and As-Built Plans shall conform to the Department’s CADDDrafting Standards and CADD Design Standards in effect on the Proposal due date.

1.13 SCHEDULE OF PROJECT COMPLETION

All work on the design and on the construction shall be completed in accordance with Part 1, DBAgreement, Article 2, Contract Time, but in no case shall the Project Completion Date be laterthan September 30, 2017.



1.14 WORK PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Progress Payments will be made as each Work Item is completed to the satisfaction of theDepartment’s Construction Quality Assurance Engineer. Progress payments shall be subject tothe requirements of DB §109-2. Payments for Design, Construction Inspection and Laboratoryactivities will be made in conformance with DB § 109-2.2.

The Work Payment Schedule percentages are applied to the corresponding item on Form SP.

1.14.1 BIN 1079660 – Ramp NFE Over Ramp DH (Item No. 800.06000115)

Work Item Max. Percent ofLump Sum Price

Percent of LumpSum Price1

Abutment Foundations 12%

Abutment and Wing Wall 20%

Fabricate and Install Bearings and PrimaryMembers 30%

Construct Bridge Deck Slab 25%

Construction of Bridge Approach Slabs 12%

Fabricate and Install Bridge Rail and Approach SlabGuide Railing 8%

All Other Miscellaneous Work (WZTC, E&SC,Stormwater, etc. 8%

Punch list work, Site Cleanup and Restoration 4% (fixed) 4% (fixed)

Final Acceptance (Per DB §109-12.1) 2% (fixed) 2% (fixed)

Final Agreement (Per DB §109-12.2) 4% (fixed) 4% (fixed)

Note: (1) See Work Payment Schedules included in ITP, Appendix E

1.14.2 BIN 4443310 – NY15A Over Erie Canal (Item No. 800.06000215)



Stage One Demolition and Removal of ExistingBridge Elements and Approach 8%

1

Stage Two Demolition and Removal of ExistingBridge Elements and Approach 8%

1

Stage One Abutment Foundations 6%1

Stage Two Abutment Foundations 6%1

Stage One Abutment and Wing Wall 8%1

Stage Two Abutment and Wing Wall 8%1

Stage One Fabricate and Install Bearings and 12%1





Primary Members

Stage Two Fabricate and Install Bearings andPrimary Members 12%

1

Stage One Construct Concrete Bridge Deck Slab 11%1

Stage Two Construct Concrete Bridge Deck Slab 11%1

Stage One Reconstruction of the BridgeApproaches 5%

1

Stage Two Reconstruction of the BridgeApproaches 5%

1

Stage One Fabricate and Install Bridge Rail,Approach Guide Railing and Fencing 3%

1

Stage Two Fabricate and Install Bridge Rail,Approach Guide Railing and Fencing 3%

1

Installation of Navigational Lighting 3%

All Other Miscellaneous Work (WZTC, E&SC,Stormwater, etc.) 6%




1. If completed in one stage the corresponding stage one and two work items will becombined.

2. See Work Payment Schedules included in ITP Appendix E

1.14.3 BIN 1070900 – NY15A Over I-390 (Item No. 800.06000315)

Work Item Max. Percent ofLump Sum PricePercent of Lump

Sum Price2

Spall Repair on abutment stems and bridge seats 9%1

Stage One Fabricate and Replace Bearings 11%1

Stage Two Fabricate and Replace Bearings 11%1

Stage One Fabricate and Replace Joints 12%1

Stage Two Fabricate and Replace Joints 12%1

Stage One Repair or Replace Sidewalks andFascias 5%

1

Stage Two Repair or Replace Sidewalks andFascias 5%

1

Stage One Deck Rehabilitation 10%1




Sum Price2

Stage Two Deck Rehabilitation 10%1

Stage One Approach Slab 10%1

Stage Two Approach Slab 10%1

Stage One Fabricate and Install Bridge Rail,Approach Slab Guide Railing 2%

1

Stage Two Fabricate and Install Bridge Rail,Approach Slab Guide Railing 2%

1

All Other Miscellaneous Work (WZTC, etc.) 6%






1.14.4 BIN 1070910 – Ramp EW Over I-390 (Item No. 800.06000415)


Sum Price2

Spall Repair on abutment stems, piers and bridgeseats 12%

1

Stage One Fabricate and Replace Bearings 16%1

Stage Two Fabricate and Replace Bearings 16%1

Stage One Deck Rehabilitation 18%1

Stage Two Deck Rehabilitation 18%1

Stage One Approach Slab 13%1

Stage Two Approach Slab 13%1

All Other Miscellaneous Work (WZTC, etc.) 9%








1.14.5 Highway Work (Item No. 800.06000515)



Elimination of the existing Ramp GC from I-390northbound to NY 15A 9%

Construction of new Ramp (Ramp NFC) from I-390northbound to NY 15A northbound 12%

Elimination of the existing Ramp DH from NY 15A toI-390 northbound 9%

Construction of new Loop Ramp (Ramp NFD) fromI-390 northbound to NY 15A southbound 12%

Construction of new Ramp (Ramp NFE) from I-390northbound to existing Ramp EW (which connects toNY 15)

12%

Construction of a new Ramp DH connecting NY 15Ato I-390 northbound 12%

Widening of the I-390 northbound ramp (Ramp GB)to accept the dual left turn moves and to improvemerge distances

7%

Asphalt overlay and localized pavement repair ofRamp SF, between NY 15 and NY 15A 4%

Restriping of and NY 15A and existing ramps toaccommodate new lane configurations and trafficmovements

2%

Installation of new traffic signals 4%

Overhead sign structure removal, replacement andoverhead panel modification 4%

Installation of new roadway lighting 5%

Relocation and/or preservation of existing utilities 4%

Potential remediation and disposal of asbestoscontaining materials; 4%

Reconstruction of existing drainage systems andstructures as necessary to accommodate the newramps and reconstructed roadways

5%

Fabrication and Installation of new guide railing 5%

Grading and earthwork to accommodate the finalbridge and ramp configurations 5%





SECTION 2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

2.1 DESIGN-BUILDER’S ROLE

The Design-Builder shall have responsibility for controlling and managing the Work, includingthe responsibility for quality management as defined in the Contract Documents, Part 2 - DB §§111, 112 and 113. This section identifies the Design-Builder’s Key personnel and summarizesthe Management Plans to be produced by the Design-Builder in accordance with the ContractDocuments.

2.2 DESIGN-BUILDER’S KEY PERSONNEL

The positions listed below shall be the Design-Builder’s key personnel for the Project. TheDesign-Builder shall provide personnel that meet these minimum requirements. The Design-Builder’s Project Manager shall be the Design-Builder’s representative and single point ofcontact with the Department.

The Department’s Project Manager may designate other Key Personnel positions as needed atany time during the Contract.

A) Project Manager: Shall have a minimum of 8, years but preferably 15 years,demonstrated experience in construction and construction management of bridge andmajor transportation and infrastructure projects with similar size and type of work as thisProject, including projects with compressed timelines, and community informationrequirements. Such experience in construction and management-of-construction shouldinclude at least one highway infrastructure construction project having a constructionvalue in excess of $10,000,000. The Project Manager, who should preferably haveDesign-Build experience and have extensive project management experience, can holdonly this one Key Personnel position. It is preferred, but not required, that this individualbe licensed and currently registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of NewYork.

B) Design Manager: Shall be licensed and currently registered as a Professional Engineerin the State of New York, shall be an owner or employee of the Designer and shall havea minimum of 10 years, but preferably 15 years, demonstrated experience in managingdesign for infrastructure projects of similar scope as this Project. The Design Manager,should preferably have Design-Build experience and should have specific experience onprojects of similar size and type; and.

C) Construction Manager: Should preferably be licensed and currently registered as aProfessional Engineer in the State of New York and should have a minimum of 10 years,but preferably 15 years, of demonstrated construction experience in civil works projectswith experience in managing the site work of highway infrastructure constructionprojects. Experience should include work of the nature anticipated in the Project, andshould preferably include Design-Build contracts.

D) Resident Engineer: Should preferably be licensed and currently registered as aProfessional Engineer in the State of New York and should have demonstrated at least10 years, but preferably 15 years, experience in bridge and highway construction



inspection, including at least 5 years as a Resident Engineer. The Resident Engineershould have performed Resident Engineer duties on a project within the last 3 years.

E) Lead Structural Engineer: Shall be licensed and currently registered as a ProfessionalEngineer in the State of New York and shall have demonstrated at least 6 years, butpreferably 10 years, of experience in structural analysis and design.

F) Lead Civil Engineer: Shall be licensed and currently registered as a ProfessionalEngineer in the State of New York and shall have at least 6 years, but preferably 10years, of experience in civil roadway design, including and the preparation of WorkZone Traffic Control Plans.

G) Quality Manager: Should have demonstrated experience in bridge design and majorinfrastructure construction with at least 10 years experience in quality assurance andquality control activities, including preparation and implementation of Quality Plans andprocedures for design and construction. The Quality Manager can hold only this KeyPersonnel position. The Quality Manager shall have experience of quality systemsbased on ISO 9001, and should preferably have experience with the quality systems ofthe Department.

H) Project Superintendant: Should have at least 10 years of demonstrated experienceoverseeing work on large bridge and highway construction projects having aconstruction value in excess of $10,000,000. Experience should include directing andcoordinating the activities of a contractor’s workforce and all subcontractors, ensuringwork progressed according to schedule, within budget and that material and equipmentwere delivered to the site on time.

2.3 MANAGEMENT PLANS AND SCHEDULES

2.3.1 Management Plans and Schedule Requirements

The Design-Builder shall submit to the Department’s Project Manager, for review and commentor approval (as applicable), all the Management Plans listed in Table 2-1. Following receipt ofthe Department’s acceptance or approval of the individual Management Plans, as described inthe Contract Documents, the Management Plans shall be resubmitted to the Department’sProject Manager as the Design-Builder’s consolidated Project Management Plan for the Project.

Table 2-1 – Project Management Plans

Plan Title Contract DocumentReferenceInitial Plan to beSubmitted withthe Proposal?

SubmittalDeadline

Workforce Participation Plan DB § 102-9.4B No 45 Days after NTP

Safety Plan DB § 107-7.5 No 30 Days after NTP

Quality Control Plan DB § 113 Yes 30 Days after NTPOverall Design-Build TeamOrganization Plan

Project RequirementSection 2.3.5 Yes 25 Days after NTP

Design Management Plan Project RequirementSection 2.3.6 Yes 30 Days after NTP

Construction Management Plan Project RequirementsSection 2.3.7 Yes 45 Days after NTP



2.3.2 Workforce Participation Plan

The Design-Builder shall develop a Workforce Participation Plan to meet the requirements ofDB §102-9.4B and submit it to the Department’s Project Manager for review and comment.

2.3.3 Safety Plan

The Design-Builder shall develop a Safety Plan to meet the requirements of Part 2, DB §107-7.5and submit it to the Department’s Project Manager for written approval in accordance with DB§107-7.8. No construction Work shall progress and no payment shall be made to the Design-Builder until the Safety Plan is approved by the Department.

2.3.4 Quality Control Plan

The Design-Builder shall use the Initial Quality Control Plan submitted with the TechnicalProposal, develop it, as necessary, to include the content required by Part 2, and submit it to theDepartment’s Project Manager for written approval in accordance with Part 2 DB §113. TheQuality Control Plan shall be revised and resubmitted to the Department’s Project Managerwithin 14 calendar days of receipt of the Department’s written comments and resubmitted asrequired until Approved by the Department’s Project Manager. No offsite fabrication Work orConstruction Work shall commence before the Quality Control Plan has been approved by theDepartment’s Project Manager. No payment will be made to the Design-Builder until the QualityControl Plan has been approved by the Department.

2.3.5 Overall Design-Build Team Organizational Plan

The Design-Builder shall update the Initial Overall Design-Build Team Organization Plandescribing the design and construction organizational arrangements it has implemented. Theorganizational arrangements described should clearly identify responsibilities and reporting linesof staff, particularly relating to Key Personnel.

The Design-Builder shall include an organization chart (on an 11" x 17" sheet of paper),illustrating the Proposer’s Key Personnel and their prospective roles and responsibilities, as wellas other principal participants and any known Subcontractors having a material role in theProject’s design Work, design check Work, construction Work and construction inspection Work.The Design-Builder shall include the resumes (maximum of two 8.5" x 11" pages per person) forall personnel listed in the organization charts.

The Design-Builder shall describe the interrelationships and interfaces between each disciplinewithin the Proposer’s organization (e.g., design, design check, shop drawing preparation andreview, construction, and quality management).

The Overall Design-Build Team Organization Plan shall also describe the interrelationships andinterfaces between the Design-Builder’s organization, the Department and other governmentalagencies, utility owners, stakeholders, businesses, the public and other contractors working inthe vicinity and impacted by the construction of the Project. This description shall, at aminimum, address the following activities:



A) Reviews of plans and permits;

B) Progress, workshop, partnering and utility coordination meetings; and

C) Construction, engineering and inspection activities.

2.3.6 Design Management Plan

The Design-Builder shall update the Initial Design Management Plan submitted with its Proposaland submit it to the Department’s Project Manager for Review and Comment.

2.3.7 Construction Management Plan

The Design-Builder shall update the Initial Construction Management Plan submitted with itsProposal and submit it to the Department’s Project Manager for Review and Comment.

2.4 BASELINE PROGRESS SCHEDULE

The Design-Builder shall expand and update the Initial Baseline Progress Schedule submittedwith the Technical Proposal and develop it, as necessary, in accordance with DB §108-1 andPart 5, Special Provision SP-5.

Design shall be considered complete when all Design related documents have been completedand accepted by the Department including: all calculations, specifications, records of designquality control reviews and procedures; descriptions of and justification for any non-standardfeatures created or retained as a result of the design; resolution of any non-conformancereports; and submission of “As Built” drawings.

Construction shall be considered complete when: the entire Scope of Work has beencompleted; any damage to the area caused by the Design-Builder’s performance of the Workhas been repaired to the satisfaction of the Department; all construction quality controldocuments, test and inspection reports and forms have been completed; As-Built drawings havebeen completed; and the work sites have been cleaned of any debris.

2.5 MEETINGS

The Design-Builder shall convene or participate in meetings as indicated in Part 2 DB §105-17.

It is the Department’s policy to use the principles of partnering to guide the management ofDesign-Build contracts and the Design-Build program within the parameters covered by thelaws, regulations, and other policies that govern the work. The Design-Builder shall convene orparticipate in meetings designed to foster the principles of partnering in accordance with Part 2DB §103-2.

The Design-Builder shall record the minutes for each meeting.

2.6 COMPUTER AND NETWORKING REQUIREMENTS

The Design-Builder shall provide Computer and Networking equipment to the ConstructionInspection Professional Engineering Firm (CIPE) as necessary. The Department will issue Citrixconnection accounts to the Design-Builder and its CIPE firm. It is recommended that the



Design-Builder test the network connection success prior to fully equipping its staff and theCIPE firm, to ensure both hardware and software compatibility.

The following computer related specifications reflect the current technology utilized by theDepartment when making Citrix Connections and are provided for informational purposes only:

• 2/HM65 Chipset, and Intel HD Graphics 3000 (or equivalent);• 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 2620M Processor, 2.70GHz (Turbo up to 3.40GHz),

1333MHz, 4MB L3 Cache;• Mobile Intel HM65 Chipset;• 14” diagonal LED-backlit HD anti-glare (1366x768);• Intel HD Graphics 3000;• 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM – Dual Channel Active;• 250 GB 7200 RPM 2.5 inch hard drive – or 120 GB Intel SSD;• DVD R/W SuperMulti DL Drive;• Full Keyboard;• Broadcom 4313 GN 802.11 g/b/n 1x1 WiFi Adapter;• 65W Hardware Kit;• 6 cell Li-ion Battery; and• Integrated Gigabit Ethernet

Computers shall have Citrix Receiver installed, which can be accessed at:

http://receiver.citrix.com/

2.7 DEPARTMENT’S CONSULTATION AND WRITTEN COMMENTS

The Department’s review, oversight, audit, and inspection activities are referred to as“consultation and written comment” (see Part 2, DB §105-16). The Department’s consultationand written comment will be provided to the Design-Builder in writing. The Design-Builder shallbe responsible for addressing the Department’s comments and shall indicate in writing whetherit concurs with the comments. If the Design-Builder does not concur with the Department’scomments, then the Department and Design-Builder will work together to resolve the issuebefore proceeding.

If agreement cannot be reached, the issue must be resolved as provided in the ContractDocuments for dispute resolution in accordance with Part 2 DB §109-10.

2.8 PROJECT WISE

ProjectWise shall be used to organize, manage and archive electronic Project designdocuments for NYSDOT. These documents typically include but are not limited to:

All design reports including drafts and final;

All studies and supporting reports;

Permits;

Survey and ROW mapping;

Photos taken prior to and during design;



CADD and 3D/4D models files including current NYSDOT-supported Microstation andInRoads file formats;

Engineering calculations to support designs;

All electronic plan sheets;

Engineers estimate based on Payment Breakdown Structure; and

Public Information.

All files posted to ProjectWise shall be in accordance with the file naming convention andsubmission procedures as defined in Appendix 14 of the NYSDOT Project DevelopmentManual. In addition the Payment Breakdown Structure (PBS) shall be used in the file namingconvention, specifically the work item number in the PBS.

The Design-Builder may obtain a ProjectWise account by contacting the Department’s ProjectManager and providing the required account information per Appendix 14 of the ProjectDevelopment Manual.

The Design-Builder shall ensure that all electronic design documents are stored in ProjectWise.Updates of engineering documents shall be provided on a monthly basis.



SECTION 3 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

3.1 SCOPE

Except as otherwise detailed herein, the Design-Builder shall be responsible for preparing itsdesign, carrying out construction activities, performing Quality Control, and undertaking otheractivities as needed to ensure compliance with the Project’s Environmental Requirements andall applicable environmental laws and regulations.

This Project Requirement identifies certain required actions to be performed by the Design-Builder to ensure that the Environmental Requirements are complied with throughout theduration of the Project.

3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS

NEPA environmental approval for the subject project has been granted based on analysis anddocumentation of potential environmental impacts of the identified preferred alternative. Thisanalysis is summarized along with any identified environmental commitments and depicted inthe April 2012 Final Design Report/Environmental Analysis (APRIL, 2012 FDR/EA) documentfor the subject project.

If during detailed design and/or construction the Design-Builder introduces design elements,variations, or methodologies that potentially induce environmental impacts that differ from thoseidentified in the approved April 2012, FDR/EA document or is unable to comply with establishedenvironmental commitments then the Design-Builder shall re-evaluate the NEPA process forthis Project and obtain the necessary Environmental Permits for the Project prior to proceedingwith construction. This requirement also applies to proposed variations which may affectresources covered under Section 106, Section 4(f), Executive Order 11990 (wetlands), andother applicable federal and state environmental regulations.

3.3 REQUIREMENTS

3.3.1 General

A) The Design-Builder shall procure all Environmental Approvals as needed for all Design-Builder-located areas, including staging, borrow and disposal sites, and any other areasused by the Design-Builder, for its convenience, in the execution of the Project;

B) The Design-Builder shall be responsible for obtaining all new Environmental Approvals.For any such approvals required to be obtained by the Design-Builder that must formally beissued in the Department's name, the Department will cooperate with the Design-Builder asreasonably requested by the Design-Builder, including execution and delivery of appropriateapplications and other documentation prepared by Design-Builder in a format approved bythe Department;

C) The Design-Builder shall be solely responsible for compliance with and violations of anyEnvironmental Requirements; and

D) The Design-Builder shall indemnify the Department and the State of New York for any fines,violations or damages incurred by reason of failure of the Design-Builder to comply withEnvironmental Approvals.



3.3.2 Environmental Plans

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for preparing the following documents in conformitywith all Environmental Requirements. The Design-Builder shall submit the followingEnvironmental Documents:

A) Stormwater Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permit application; see SoilErosion and Water Pollution Control;

B) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP; see Section 19 – Drainage andStormwater).

3.3.3 Soil Erosion and Water Pollution Control

The Design-Builder shall provide to the Department an Erosion Control Plan complying with theNew York State SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities(GP-0-10-001 or current version) for review and comment 60 days prior to any grounddisturbance. This plan is to include but is not limited to construction entrance(s), constructionphasing, drawings showing size and location of permanent (e.g., swales, check dams, etc.) andtemporary (e.g., silt fence, temporary seed, mulch, etc.) erosion controls, and details. TheDesign-Builder shall apply for coverage under the SPDES General Permit for StormwaterDischarges from Construction Activities after providing the Department with an acceptableErosion Control Plan and SWPPP. The Design-Builder shall prepare the final SWPPP and aconforming Notice of Intent (NOI), sign/complete Contractor/Subcontractor SPDES PermitCertification form (CONR 5), and submit the NOI to NYSDEC for approval. Discharges coveredunder the SPDES general permit shall not commence until the date authorized on the SPDESAcknowledgement Letter from NYSDEC.

3.3.4 Performance

The Design-Builder shall perform all activities required under each of the foregoing plans untilFinal Acceptance of the Project, except to the extent that the plans provide for activities to beundertaken by the Department or third parties. Provisions in said plans for activities to beundertaken by the Department or third parties are subject to prior written approval by theDepartment.

3.3.5 Invasive species

No instances of target invasive plant species have been encountered within the Project limits. Ifany invasive species are discovered during the Project, the Design-Builder shall be responsiblefor controlling target invasive species in accordance with the guideline presented in EI 09-001and the special specifications presented in EI 09-002.

3.3.6 Environmental Approvals

All environmental design approvals for this project were received during preliminary design. TheFinding of No Significant Impact, Determination of No Significant Effect and the EO11990wetland findings can be found in Chapter 1 of the April 2012 FDR/EA.



3.3.7 Environmental Permits

No wetland or water quality permits have been issued for this project. Should the Design-Builder decide to enter the canal, the Design-Builder shall be responsible for obtaining permitsfrom the US Army Corps of Engineers, New York State Department of EnvironmentalConservation and the Canal Corporation.

3.3.8 Asbestos Containing Materials

Based on laboratory analyses of bulk samples collected, no materials were determined tocontain asbestos. Frontier Telephone of Rochester has identified buried ductwork that ispresumed asbestos containing material under the bridge approaches. They are responsible forany needed remediation.

3.3.9 Inaccessible/Assumed ACMs

Mastic Duct Seal is located in the joints of the galvanized expansion sleeves of the electricConduit, which serve the bridge light poles and navigation lights on BIN 4443310. Portions ofthe conduit are suspended from the underside of the bridge. Approximately 12 linear feet of thismaterial is assumed to be present in the expansion joints.

No other materials were determined to be inaccessible/assumed ACMs.

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for the identification, removal and disposal of allasbestos containing materials (ACMs) encountered in the inaccessible areas if such areas willbe disturbed during the performance of the Work. The removal and disposal of ACMs shall beperformed in accordance with the Contract Documents and the applicable safety and healthcodes. See also DB Section 112-5.5, Asbestos.

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for providing any necessary asbestos inspection,project design and abatement project/air monitoring services as part of this contract inaccordance with 12 NYCRR 56. NYSDOL asbestos licensure and applicable staffcertification(s) are required for structure rehabilitation work where confirmed or presumedasbestos-containing materials are impacted. Suspect asbestos-containing bridge materialsinclude, but are not limited to, Mastic Duct Seal.

All necessary asbestos inspection, project design and project/air monitoring work shall beconducted in conformance with policy and guidance provided in the NYSDOT TEM.

3.3.10 Environmental Plan Deliverables

At a minimum, the deliverables shall include the items listed in Table 3-1 – EnvironmentalCompliance Deliverables for the Department’s review.

Each of the deliverables listed in Table 3-1 – Environmental Compliance Deliverables, shall beprovided to the Department by the earlier of: (i) 30 days after NTP; or (ii) 30 days prior to therelevant on site activity, including start of construction.



Table 3-1 – Environmental Compliance Deliverables

DeliverableNumber of Copies

Reference SectionHardcopy Electronic

Stormwater Pollution Discharge EliminationSystem (SPDES) Permit application

1 1 3.3.2

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 1 1 3.3.2

3.4 MIGRATORY BIRD PROTECTION

The Design-Builder shall be aware of and comply with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) andshall inspect the Project Area, Highway Right-of-Way, including the bridge substructure andsuperstructure, for bird nesting activity before performing bridge demolition, clearing andgrubbing and tree removal.

All questions relating to migratory birds and nesting should be directed to the Department’sProject Manager.

3.5 WORK OVER WATER

The Design-Builder shall not place any permanent equipment or materials in the water or allowany material to fall into the water and shall not interfere with vessel traffic.

A Coast Guard Permit will be required for the Project. The Design-Builder shall be responsiblefor obtaining any required permits for working in or over the waterway and shall notify the USCoast Guard at least thirty days prior to start of work in or over the waterway.



SECTION 4 GENERAL PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK

4.1 SCOPE

The Design-Builder shall perform all Work necessary to prepare the Project site for construction,maintain the site in suitable condition during all stages of construction and provide cleanup andrestoration of the construction site and all disturbed areas.

4.2 STANDARDS AND REFERENCES

The Design-Builder shall perform the Work in accordance with the applicable Standards, Codesand Manuals cited in Section 1.6, unless otherwise stipulated in this Project Requirement, orotherwise applicable to the Project.

4.3 REQUIREMENTS

The Design-Builder shall prepare site work plans showing the extent of site works, disposal andstorage locations; facility removal details; and approximate volumes; and shall provide foruninterrupted Department maintenance and operations. All regulated waste shall be handledaccording to Section 3 – Environmental Compliance.

The site work shall include but not be limited to: clearing and grubbing; excavation andembankment; removal of pavement and pavement markings, road barriers, soil, drainagefacilities, fencing, signs, and miscellaneous structures; subgrade preparation and stabilization;dust control; removal of abandoned above-ground and shallow piping and wiring, valves,meters, and other waste materials; and aggregate surfacing.

Unless specified otherwise in the Contract Documents, the Design-Builder shall remove allobstructions down to a minimum of 2 feet below the existing or proposed surrounding groundelevation or to the elevation necessary to properly construct the Work, whichever is lower.

The Design-Builder shall grade and pave all disturbed areas to match the existing surroundingground elevation. The Design-Builder shall cut pavement or sidewalk to full depth with straightlines at removal terminations.

The Design-Builder shall over-excavate as necessary to remove unsuitable material from underthe footprint of pavements and structures and backfill with properly compacted suitable material.Topsoil may be stripped, stockpiled, and reused within the Project Limits.

The Design-Builder may only reuse materials on the Project that meet the requirements forgrading and backfill materials. Disposal of obsolete, unsuitable, and surplus material is notallowed within the Right-of-Way and shall be removed. All material to be removed shall becomethe property of the Design-Builder and shall be disposed of off-site.

4.3.1 Field Office

The Design-Builder shall provide, furnish and maintain a Field Office for use by the Departmentin accordance with the NYSDOT Standard Specifications. The Field Office shall be a Type 1Office as described in the NYSDOT Standard Specifications.



4.3.2 Construction Vehicles on Bridge

The Design-Builder is prohibited from running equipment that does not operate on rubber tires(milling machines, rollers, etc) across bridge decks unless proper precautions (mats, etc) areprovided to prevent damage to the deck. The methods used to move equipment across bridgedecks shall be subject to approval by the Construction Inspection Professional Engineering Firmwith comments from the CQAE.

4.3.3 Sidewalk Plowing Coordination During Winter Shutdown

Prior to the end of the construction season, the Design-Builder shall provide the State a list ofnew sidewalks that are open to the public that will need to be plowed by the municipality duringthe winter months. Before winter shutdown, the Contractor shall ensure that all sidewalks arefree and clear of obstructions, barricades, fixed objects, etc. that would interfere with the snowplowing effort.

4.3.4 Salvage

All existing above grade traffic signal equipment, including but not limited to span wire poles,pedestrian poles, controllers, cabinets and all of their contents, traffic signal modules,pedestrian signal modules, ADA pedestrian buttons, video detectors, countdown timers, andradio antennas shall be returned to the Department. All other materials removed from theProject site shall become the property of the Design-Builder.

4.3.5 Surplus Quantity

Section not used.



SECTION 5 SURVEYING AND GIS

5.1 SCOPE

The Design-Builder shall perform all surveying tasks necessary to undertake and complete theProject including but not limited to: acquisition of terrain data (topography); mapping ofroadways and appurtenances, features, bridges, and utilities as needed; locating boundaries;waterway surveys; contract control plan; construction and stakeout surveys; As-Built surveys;surveys that arise from other Project Requirements; asset inventory; and all other surveyingservices as necessary.

The Design-Builder shall review and coordinate the requirements of DB §105-8 Stakeout withthese Project Requirements. In instances where they differ, these Project Requirements shallgovern.

5.2 STANDARDS AND REFERENCES

The Design-Builder shall perform the surveying activities in accordance with the applicableStandards, Codes and Manuals cited in Section 1.6, unless otherwise stipulated in this ProjectRequirement or otherwise applicable to the Project.

5.3 REQUIREMENTS

5.3.1 Project Survey Control

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