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- WOODBURY
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- Yes
- Projects
- BRF-077-2(034)--38-97
- Proposal Id
- 97-0772-034
- Letting Date
- Nov 17, 2026
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CONTRACTS AND SPECIFICATIONS BUREAU
Proposal
Proposal ID: 97-0772-034 Letting Date: November 17, 2026
Call Order: 049
Proposal Work Type: BRIDGE REPAIR
DBE Goal: 0.0%
Contracting Authority: IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Proposal Guaranty: $12,500.00
This proposal includes the following project(s):
Project Number: BRF-077-2(034)--38-97 County: WOODBURY
Project Work Type: BRIDGE REPAIR Route: U.S. 77
Location: Wesley Pkwy over Tri View Ave and BNSF RR in Sioux City
Road System: PRIMARY ROAD (on NHS)
Federal Aid - Wages: Federal Aid - Predetermined Wages are in Effect
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Contract Time
Proposal ID: 97-0772-034 Call Order: 049 Letting Date: November 17, 2026
Site ID Site Details Liquidated
Damages
00 Late Start Date 10/04/2027 10 WORK DAYS $1,000.00
.
(*) - Indicates Cost Plus Time Site. See Schedule of Items for Cost Per Unit
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Notes
Notes :
There are no notes for this proposal.
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Note Description
001.2023 *** STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS -- SERIES 2023 ***
The Iowa Department of Transportation STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR
HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, SERIES 2023, plus applicable General
Supplemental Specifications, Developmental Specifications, Supplemental
Specifications AND Special Provisions shall apply to construction work on this contract.
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Note Description
005.1107.02 *** Revisions to Article 1107.02 ***
Article 1107.02, Insurance, is amended by the following modifications and additions.
This proposal note becomes null and void January 1, 2027.
A. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to have liability insurance covering all
of the construction operations incident to contract completion and the Contractor must
have on file with the Contracting Authority a current "Certificate of Insurance" prior to
award of contract. The certificate shall identify the insurance company firm name and
address, Contractor firm name, policy period, type of policy, limits of coverage, and
scope of work covered (single contract or statewide). This requirement shall apply with
equal force, whether the work is performed by persons employed directly by the
Contractor including a subcontractor, persons employed by a subcontractor, or by an
independent contractor.
B. In addition to the above, the Contracting Authority shall be included as an
insured party, or a separate owner's protective policy shall be filed showing the
Contracting Authority as an insured party.
C. The liability insurance shall be written by an insurance company (or
companies) qualified to do business in Iowa. For independent contractors engaged
solely in the transportation of materials, the minimum coverage provided by such
insurance shall be not less than that required by Chapter 325A, Code of Iowa, for such
truck operators or contract carriers as defined therein. For all other contractors,
subcontractors, independent contractors, and the Contracting Authority, the minimum
coverage by such insurance shall be as follows:
General Liability, Including: BODILY INJURY
Independent Contractors $500,000 Each Occurrence
Contractual Liability, $500,000 Aggregate
Products and Completed PROPERTY DAMAGE
Operations $250,000 Each Occurrence
$250,000 Aggregate
or
BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE
- COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT*
$750,000 Each Occurrence
$750,000 Aggregate
*A comprehensive Catastrophe Liability Policy (Umbrella) can be used to aid in
achieving the minimum required limits.
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Note Description
*A comprehensive Catastrophe Liability Policy (Umbrella) can be used to aid in
achieving the minimum required limits.
D. Failure on the part of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this
article will be considered sufficient cause to suspend the work, withhold estimates, and
to deny the Contractor from receiving further contract awards, as provided in Article
1103.01.
500.01 *** WINTER WORK ***
The free time allowed between November 15 and April 1 will not be permitted on this
project. The Contractor shall work during the winter on all working days as defined in
Article 1101.03 'Working Day'.
DS-23057 DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR WORK ON RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY
(BNSF RAILWAY)
DS-23079 DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR PREFORMED THERMOPLASTIC
PAVEMENT MARKINGS
FHWA-1273.09 FHWA-1273: REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS FEDERAL-AID
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS -- REVISED OCTOBER 23, 2023
23 U.S.C. 133(i) requires application of Davis Bacon predetermined wages on certain
projects on roads functionally classified as a local road or a rural minor collector. This
supersedes the applicability described in FHWA-1273 Section IV.
GS-23007 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE
CONSTRUCTION, OCTOBER 20, 2026 RELEASE
IA26-28.4A PREDETERMINED WAGE RATE - GENERAL DECISION NUMBER IA20260028
FOR HEAVY AND HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION -- STATEWIDE (EXCEPT SCOTT
COUNTY)
Note: The Contractor shall review the contract documents and
is responsible for identifying which zone(s), as defined
in the Predetermined Wage Rate specification, apply to
the work on the contract.
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Note Description
SP-230424 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT METHACRYLATE RESIN
BRIDGE DECK TREATMENT
Woodbury County BRF-000-T(471)--38-97
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Proposal Schedule of Items
Proposal ID: 97-0772-034 Call Order: 049 Letting Date: November 17, 2026
SECTION: 0001
Design No. 228; Repairs to a 202'-0 x Various Pretensioned Prestressed Concrete Beam Bridge w/10'-11 Sidewalk
Proposal
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Number
Item Number
Item Description
Item Quantity
and Units
Unit Price Bid Amount
Dollars Cents Dollars Cents
0010 2533-4980005
MOBILIZATION LUMP SUM LUMP SUM _________._____
0020 2595-0005105
RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY
INSURANCE FOR BNSF RAILWAY CO.
LUMP SUM LUMP SUM _________._____
0030 2599-9999006 242.000
('GALLONS' ITEM) FURNISH HMWM
BRIDGE DECK TREATMENT
MATERIAL
GAL _________._____ _________._____
0040 2599-9999014 20,570.000
('SQUARE FEET' ITEM) BRIDGE DECK
SEALING, HMWM
SF _________._____ _________._____
0050 2599-9999014 3,331.000
('SQUARE FEET' ITEM) BRIDGE RAIL
SEALING
SF _________._____ _________._____
Section: 0001 Total: _________._____
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Proposal ID: 97-0772-034 Call Order: 049 Letting Date: November 17, 2026
SECTION: 0002
Roadway Items
Proposal
Line
Number
Item Number
Item Description
Item Quantity
and Units
Unit Price Bid Amount
Dollars Cents Dollars Cents
0060 2513-0001030 40.000
CONCRETE BARRIER, BA-103 LF _________._____ _________._____
0070 2513-0001081 1.000
CONCRETE BARRIER, TAPERED END,
BA-108
EACH _________._____ _________._____
0080 2527-9263155 6.000
PRE-CUT SYMBOLS AND LEGENDS,
PREFORMED THERMOPLASTIC
MARKING MATERIAL
EACH _________._____ _________._____
0090 2527-9263209 12.100
PAINTED PAVEMENT MARKINGS,
WATERBORNE OR SOLVENT-BASED
STA _________._____ _________._____
0100 2527-9270112 12.100
GROOVES CUT FOR PAVEMENT
MARKINGS
STA _________._____ _________._____
0110 2528-8445110
TRAFFIC CONTROL LUMP SUM LUMP SUM _________._____
0120 2529-5070110 90.550
PATCHES, FULL-DEPTH FINISH, BY
AREA
SY _________._____ _________._____
0130 2529-5070120 4.000
PATCHES, FULL-DEPTH FINISH, BY
COUNT
EACH _________._____ _________._____
0140 2529-8174020 90.550
SUBBASE PATCH WITH EF JOINT SY _________._____ _________._____
0150 2529-8201000 2.000
JOINT ASSEMBLY, EF EACH _________._____ _________._____
0160 2599-9999009 56.000
('LINEAR FEET' ITEM) REMOVAL OF
PC CONCRETE BARRIER
LF _________._____ _________._____
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Proposal ID: 97-0772-034 Call Order: 049 Letting Date: November 17, 2026
Section: 0002 Total: _________._____
Total Bid: _________._____
DS- 23079
(Replaces DS-23061)
DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
PREFORMED THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKINGS
Effective Date
October 21, 2025
THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS, SERIES OF 2023, ARE AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING
MODIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONS. THESE ARE DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS AND THEY
SHALL PREVAIL OVER THOSE PUBLISHED IN THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS.
23079.01 DESCRIPTION.
Under this work, the Contractor shall furnish and apply preformed thermoplastic pavement markings at
the location and in accordance with patterns indicated on the plans or as ordered by the Engineer, and in
conformance with the MUTCD and these specifications. This work may also include, when shown on the
plans, grooves cut for lines and symbols and legends.
23079.02 MATERIALS.
A. Preformed Thermoplastic.
1. Preformed Thermoplastic shall meet the requirements of Materials I.M. 483.05. Approved
manufacturers and brand names are listed in MAPLE.
2. Preformed thermoplastic shall be capable of application on bituminous and concrete
pavements.
3. The markings must be resistant to the detrimental effects of motor fuels, lubricants, hydraulic
fluids, antifreeze, exposure to sunlight, water, salt or adverse weather conditions.
4. Lines, legends and symbols must be capable of being affixed to bituminous and/or Portland
cement concrete pavements by heating.
5. Follow manufacturers recommendations for storage, handling and application temperatures
and conditions.
6. Store markings in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and manufacturer’s
requirements for shelf life and storage conditions. Ensure markings are clearly labeled and in
a dry and clean condition prior to use. Shipping documents and containers shall have
identification numbers or batch dates for confirmation of when products were manufactured,
brand name, name of manufacturer, lot or batch number, temperature range for storage,
expiration date, the quantity contained and include material safety data sheets. Place
markings within the manufacturers published shelf life for the material. Do not place markings
outside of expiration dates for the markings without written consent from the manufacturer
provided to the engineer PRIOR to placement.
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7. Use Markings conforming to the Chromaticity limits and within the coordinates for the
respective colors for daytime and nighttime as indicated in ASTM D6628 Tables 1 and 2.
Lightness Limits shall conform to ASTM D6628 Table 3 for each respective color of marking.
8. Pigments.
a. White: The material shall be manufactured with sufficient titanium dioxide pigment to
meet FHWA Docket No. FHWA-99-6190 Table 5 and Table 6 as revised and corrected.
b. Red, Blue, and Yellow: The material shall be manufactured with sufficient pigment to
meet FHWA Docket No. FHWA-99-6190 Table 5 and Table 6 as revised and corrected.
The yellow pigments must be organic and must be heavy-metal free.
c. Other Colors: The pigments must be heavy-metal free.
9. Skid Resistance.
The surface, with properly applied and embedded surface beads, must provide a minimum
resistance value of 45 BPN when tested according to ASTM E 303. If enhanced skid
resistance is specified on plans provide a minimum resistance value of 60 BPN.
10. Thickness.
The material must be supplied at a minimum thickness of 125 mils.
11. Bond Strength.
Able to achieve 200 psi Minimum bond strength per ASTM D 4796.
12. Binder Content.
Minimum Binder content of 18% per ASTM D 4797.
B. Primer.
Primer shall be applied as recommended by the manufacturer.
C. Glass Beads.
1. Glass beads, if applied to the surface of pre-formed thermoplastic markings, shall comply, at
a minimum, with the requirements of AASHTO M247 Type 1 and / or Type 3 and / or Section
4184 of the Standard Specifications.
2. The material must contain a minimum of 30% intermixed graded glass beads by weight. The
intermixed beads shall be conforming to AASHTO designation M247, with minimum 80% true
spheres and minimum refractive index of 1.50.
3. The material must have factory applied coated surface beads in addition to the intermixed
beads at a rate of 1 pound (± 10%) per 10 square feet. These factory applied coated surface
beads shall have a minimum of 80% true spheres, minimum refractive index of 1.50.
D. Acceptance.
Acceptance of material shall be based on final inspection per Article DS-23079.03, F and
satisfactory field performance. Pavement markings shall be approved prior to installation on a
project. Approval does not preclude the need for acceptance sampling and testing on a project-
by-project basis.
23079.03 CONSTRUCTION.
A. Contractor Qualifications.
Provide a letter of certification from the preformed thermoplastic pavement marking manufacturer
indicating the Contractor’s qualifications to install their product.
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B. Equipment.
All equipment shall be of such design and maintained in such condition as to properly heat, mix,
and apply the material.
C. Surface Preparation.
1. Grooving for pavement markings and legends / symbols and shall be 130 mils -0/+10 mils.
2. The pavement surface on which the thermoplastic material is to be placed shall be clean and
dry. Even if the pavement is visibly dry, subsurface moisture may be present in amounts
sufficient to affect bonding. To test for dryness, a 3 to 6 foot section of tar paper shall be laid
on the pavement and molten thermoplastic applied on top. After 30 seconds, lift the paper
and check for moisture on the bottom of the paper. If the paper is dripping wet, wait until the
pavement has dried before applying the thermoplastic. If the paper shows only a damp spot,
proceed with the thermoplastic application.
3. Pavement surfaces shall be inspected for cleanliness and any dirt, debris, or other
contaminants on the surface to be marked shall be removed.
D. Application.
1. Asphalt.
The material shall be applied as recommended by the manufacturer. The material must be
able to be applied without preheating of the pavement. A primer may be required pursuant to
manufacturers installation requirements.
2. Portland Cement Concrete.
The same application procedure shall be used as described in Article DS-23079.03, D, 1.
However, a primer shall be applied and cured in accordance with the recommendations of the
manufacturer of the thermoplastic material.
3. Glass Beads.
Glass beads shall be applied as recommended by the manufacturers of the thermoplastic
material.
E. General Requirements.
The applied thermoplastic markings will be inspected continually for overall workmanship.
Markings shall have clean cut edges and the color shall be distinctive. The glass beads shall
appear uniform on the entire marking surface.
F. Final Inspection.
1. Provide an acceptable 30 meter geometry retro-reflectometer to use on the project which will
remain the property of the Contractor. In the presence of the Engineer, measure the retro-
reflectivity of selected preformed thermoplastic markings. Take a minimum of five randomly
spaced readings per color line every 1 mile, or per legend or symbol randomly selected per
tenth symbol. Provide the engineer a document indicating results of retro-reflective testing for
the project files. The material, when applied in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines,
must demonstrate a uniform level of sufficient nighttime retroreflection when tested in
accordance initial minimum retroreflectance values of 300 mcd/sq m/lux for white markings
and 200 mcd/sq m/lux for yellow markings according to ASTM E 1710 (AASHTO T 398). The
minimum retro-reflectivity shall be:
Minimum Coefficient of Retroreflected Luminance (mcd / sq. ft. / ft.-cdl.)
White lines / Symbols / Legends 300
Yellow lines / Symbols / Legends 200
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2. If the marking does not meet these initial retro-reflectivity readings, if the marking does not
have the required minimum thickness, or if the marking does not comply with the
specifications for any other reason, the Engineer may require complete removal or correction
at the Contractor’s expense.
23079.04 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT.
Measurement for pavement markings or symbols and legends, satisfactorily placed, will be as follows:
A. Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Markings.
The number of stations of markings placed will be calculated by the Engineer, using the
beginning and ending points for each type of line placed, based on a single 4 inch width as
outlined in plans. The types are as shown in the plans. The calculations for broken or dotted lines
are adjusted in the table to exclude skips as specified. The calculation for solid lines will be
adjusted to exclude breaks. The quantities for several types of lines will be totaled to a single
quantity of thermoplastic longitudinal 6 inch lines in stations.
B. Preformed Thermoplastic Symbols and Legends.
Each precut symbol or legend is indicated on the plans, and the units will be counted. Each of the
following is a complete unit: each STOP; each SCHOOL legend (one lane or two lane); each RxR
marking for railroad and highway grade crossing; each ONLY; each AHEAD; each freeway,
expressway, and ramp arrow; each straight, curve, or combined arrow; each route shield.
C. Grooves Cut for Pavement Markings or Symbols and Legends.
Per Articles 2527.04, A, 11 and 12 of the Standard Specifications.
23079.05 BASIS OF PAYMENT.
A. Payment for pavement markings or symbols and legends, satisfactorily placed, will be at the
contract unit price as follows:
1. Preformed Thermoplastic Pavement Markings.
For the number of stations of thermoplastic longitudinal lines and transverse markings
placed, the Contractor will be paid the contract price per station.
2. Preformed Thermoplastic Symbols and Legends.
For each unit of precut symbol and legend placed, the Contractor will be paid the contract
price.
3. Grooves Cut for Pavement Markings or Symbols and Legends.
Per Articles 2527.05, A, 11 and 12 of the Standard Specifications.
B. This compensation will be full payment for all work involved in cleaning and preparing the surface
and furnishing, applying, and maintaining the pavement marking, and for furnishing all equipment,
tools, and labor necessary to complete the work. Removal of existing markings is included as a
bid item in the plans and paid for at the contract unit price. The accepted quantity of thermoplastic
pavement marking will be paid for at the contract unit price.
DS-23057
(New)
DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
WORK ON RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY (BNSF RAILWAY)
Effective Date
June 18, 2024
THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS, SERIES 2023, ARE AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING
MODIFICATIONS AND ADDITIONS. THESE ARE DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS AND THEY
SHALL PREVAIL OVER THOSE PUBLISHED IN THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS.
23057.01 DESCRIPTION.
This Special Provision outlines the Contractor’s requirements with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
(BNSF). Portions of the Special Provision may apply to both the prime contractor and subcontractors. It is
the prime contractor’s responsibility to ensure subcontractor compliance with these requirements.
23057.02 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
A. General.
1. Upon execution of the contract, coordinate with BNSF as outlined in Exhibit “C” and execute a
copy of the agreement found in Exhibit “C-1”.
2. Submit copies of all correspondence with BNSF to the Engineer within 1 business day of
receipt.
3. Payments required by the Contractor to BNSF for train delays shall be borne by the Contractor
and are not reimbursable by the Department to the Contractor.
4. Article 3A of Exhibit “C” states: “Any damage to railway facilities resulting from Contractor's
operations will be repaired or replaced by Railway and the cost of such repairs or replacement
must be paid for by the Agency.” If the Department incurs costs from the Railroad in this
manner, the Department will recoup these costs from the Contractor.
5. Article 3F of Exhibit “C” states: “The cost of tell-tales or protective devices will be borne by the
Contracting Authority.” If the Department incurs costs from the Railroad in this manner, the
Department will recoup these costs from the Contractor.
B. Railroad Flagging.
1. Reimbursement to the Railroad.
a. It shall be understood that any reference to payment for flagging in the attachments, by
the Contracting Authority to BNSF, shall be paid by the Contractor. The Contractor shall
be responsible for coordinating all flagging activities with BNSF’s Roadmaster.
b. In the event Contractor fails to reimburse Railroad, the Contracting Authority will
reimburse the Railroad within 30 calendar days of the Contractor defaulting on the
payment (default is defined as non-payment within 30 calendar days of final billing by the
Railroad to the Contractor). Failure of the Contractor to reimburse the Railroad may result
in a reduction or suspension of the Contractors bidding qualifications according to Article
1102.03 of the Standard Specifications.
2. Documentation and Reimbursement to the Contractor.
a. Contractor shall initially pay invoices for all flagging costs in conjunction with railroad
flaggers when any of the conditions identified in this Special Provision, warrant a flagger.
The Contracting Authority will reimburse the Contractor for any daily cost that exceeds
$1,600 per day for the cost of flagger services provided by the Railroad. Contracting
Authority will reimburse the Contractor 100% of the total cost of flagger services, as
deemed necessary by the Railroad, that does not meet any of the conditions identified in
this Special Provision, unless the flagger’s presence on the project was a result of the
Contractor’s communication, or lack of communication, with the Railroad. The
Contracting Authority will reimburse the Contractor following receipt of documentation
verifying the Railroad invoices have been paid.
b. For each day that railroad flaggers have been provided, the Contractor shall document
daily the conditions on the project site that warrant the flagger. The Contractor shall
submit the daily records to the Engineer each week. The Engineer will review the daily
logs and promptly notify the Contractor if any information in the daily log is believed to be
incorrect.
c. Contractor shall forward copies of the invoices received from the Railroad for flaggers
and a summary of the flagging costs incurred that exceed the Contactors' requirements
described in this Special Provision, to the Engineer with a request for payment for the
additional railroad flagger costs. The Engineer will review the Contractor’s daily logs
against the Railroad’s invoice and make payment for the eligible costs in accordance with
Article 1109.03 of the Standard Specifications.
d. Contractor shall be responsible to Railroad for all flagging costs. Flagging costs for
subcontracted work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Reimbursement from
subcontractors to the Contractor shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
e. Contractor shall forward, to the Engineer, copies of payments made to Railroad for
flagging costs.
3. Final payment to the Contractor will not be made by the Engineer until all flagging or other
protective services and/or temporary grade crossing expenses have been billed and paid to
the Railroad. Contractor shall provide to the Engineer monthly copies of invoices and
evidence of payment to the Railroad.
4. Railroad will notify the Engineer and Contractor when non-compliance is reported by Railroad
train crews or other Railroad employees. Contractor work performed without proper flagging
services, when such flagging is required, will be subject to a $5,000.00 per day price
adjustment to Contractor and may result in the removal of Contractor by Railroad or Engineer
from the project.
C. Insurance.
1. Before the contract is awarded, Contractor shall submit to the Department a certificate or
certificates of insurance evidencing all required coverages. The certificate(s) shall identify the
insurance company firm name and address, Contractor firm name, policy period, type of
policy, limits of coverage, and scope of work covered (including project number). Policies
shall provide no less than 30 calendar days prior written notice to Contracting Authority and
Railroad of cancellation or material change in policies. Following award of the Contract, the
Contractor shall submit a certificate of insurance evidencing the foregoing coverage to the
Railroad and Contracting Authority (if other than the Department), and a certified, true, andDS-23057, Page 2 of 25
complete copy of policy or policies to the Contracting Authority and Railroad. Upon request
from either the Contracting Authority or Railroad, a certified duplicate original of any required
certificate or policy shall be furnished at no cost to the Contracting Authority or Railroad. The
Contractor shall not begin work upon or over Railroad’s ROW until the Railroad has notified
the Engineer that such insurance provisions are in accordance with the contract documents.
The insurance shall be kept in full force and effect during the performance of work and
thereafter until the Contractor removes all tools, equipment, and material from Railroad’s
property and cleans the premises in a manner reasonably satisfactory to Railroad.
2. Contractor shall use the website listed below to acquire railroad train movement information
for the purpose of obtaining Railroad Protective Liability Insurance:
http://safetydata.fra.dot.gov/OfficeofSafety/PublicSite/Crossing/Crossing.aspx
The US DOT Crossing Inventory Number will be located in the project plans. Zero trains per
day will be displayed on the crossing inventory report for locations with grade separated
crossings or at-grade crossings when there is less than one train per day. In these situations
generating a map to find alternative crossing locations may be used to provide the number of
trains per day and speed nearest the project location.
23057.03 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND BASIS OF PAYMENT.
Railroad Protective Liability Insurance for BNSF Railway Company will be paid for as a Lump Sum bid
item. This payment shall be full compensation for complying with this specification. Th e Contractor will
be paid the Lump Sum bid item price within 30 calendar days after receipt of a signed contract, provided that
all necessary certificates of insurance have been submitted to the Department per Article DS-23057.02, C, 1.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit “C” Contractor Requirements
Exhibit “C-1” Agreement Between BNSF Railway Company and the ContractorDS-23057, Page 3 of 25
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EXHIBIT "C"
CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
1) General
A. The Contractor must cooperate with BNSF Railway Company, hereinafter referred to as
"Railway" where work is over or under on or adjacent to Railway property and/or
right-of-way, hereafter referred to as "Railway Property".
B. The Contractor must execute and deliver to the Railway duplicate copies of the Exhibit “C-
1” Agreement, in the form attached hereto, obligating the Contractor to provide and
maintain in full force and effect the insurance called for under Section 3 of said Exhibit “C-
1”. Questions regarding procurement of the Railroad Protective Liability Insurance should
be directed to Rosa Martinez at Marsh, USA, 214-303-8519.
C. The Contractor must plan, schedule and conduct all work activities so as not to interfere
with the movement of any trains on Railway Property.
D. The Contractor's right to enter Railway's Property is subject to the absolute right of Railway
to cause the Contractor's work on Railway's Property to cease if, in the opinion of Railway,
Contractor's activities create a hazard to Railway's Property, employees, and/or
operations. Railway will have the right to stop construction work on the Project if any of the
following events take place: (i) Contractor (or any of its subcontractors) performs the
Project work in a manner contrary to the plans and specifications approved by Railway; (ii)
Contractor (or any of its subcontractors), in Railway’s opinion, prosecutes the Project work
in a manner which is hazardous to Railway property, facilities or the safe and expeditious
movement of railroad traffic; (iii) the insurance described in the attached Exhibit C-1 is
canceled during the course of the Project; or (iv) Contractor fails to pay Railway for the
Temporary Construction License or the Easement. The work stoppage will continue until
all necessary actions are taken by Contractor or its subcontractor to rectify the situation to
the satisfaction of Railway’s Division Engineer or until additional insurance has been
delivered to and accepted by Railway. In the event of a breach of (i) this Agreement, (ii)
the Temporary Construction License, or (iii) the Easement, Railway may immediately
terminate the Temporary Construction License or the Easement. Any such work stoppage
under this provision will not give rise to any liability on the part of Railway. Railway’s right
to stop the work is in addition to any other rights Railway may have including, but not limited
to, actions or suits for damages or lost profits. In the event that Railway desires to stop
construction work on the Project, Railway agrees to immediately notify the Iowa
Department of Transportation.
E. The Contractor is responsible for determining and complying with all Federal, State and
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and regulations (including but not limited to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,
as amended; the Clean Water Act, the Oil Pollution Act, the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act, CERCLA), and health and safety laws and regulations. The Contractor
hereby indemnifies, defends and holds harmless Railway for, from and against all fines or
penalties imposed or assessed by Federal, State and Local Governmental Agencies
against the Railway which arise out of Contractor's work under this Agreement.
F. The Contractor must notify the Contracting Authority and Railway's Manager Public
Projects at least thirty (30) calendar days before commencing any work on Railway
Property.
G. For any bridge demolition and/or falsework above any tracks or any excavations located
with any part of the excavations located within, whichever is greater, twenty-five (25) feet
of the nearest track or intersecting a slope from the plane of the top of rail on a 2 horizontal
to 1 vertical slope beginning at eleven (11) feet from centerline of the nearest track, both
measured perpendicular to center line of track, the Contractor must furnish the Railway five
sets of working drawings showing details of construction affecting Railway Property and
tracks. The working drawing must include the proposed method of installation and removal
of falsework, shoring or cribbing, not included in the contract plans and two sets of
structural calculations of any falsework, shoring or cribbing. For all excavation and shoring
submittal plans, the current “BNSF-UPRR Guidelines for Temporary Shoring” must be used
for determining the design loading conditions to be used in shoring design, and all
calculations and submittals must be in accordance with the current “BNSF-UPRR
Guidelines for Temporary Shoring”. All submittal drawings and calculations must be
stamped by a registered professional engineer licensed to practice in the state the project
is located. All calculations must take into consideration railway surcharge loading and must
be designed to meet American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association
(previously known as American Railway Engineering Association) Coopers E-80 live
loading standard. All drawings and calculations must be stamped by a registered
professional engineer licensed to practice in the state the project is located. The Contractor
must not begin work until notified by the Railway that plans have been approved. The
Contractor will be required to use lifting devices such as, cranes and/or winches to place
or to remove any falsework over Railway's tracks. In no case will the Contractor be relieved
of responsibility for results obtained by the implementation of said approved plans.
H. Subject to the movement of Railway's trains, Railway will cooperate with the Contractor
such that the work may be handled and performed in an efficient manner. The Contractor
will have no claim whatsoever for any type of damages or for extra or additional
compensation in the event his work is delayed by the Railway.
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A. No employee of the Contractor, its subcontractors, agents or invitees may enter Railway
Property without first having completed Railway’s Engineering Contractor Safety
Orientation, found on the web site www.BNSFContractor.com. The Contractor must ensure
that each of its employees, subcontractors, agents or invitees completes Railway’s
Engineering Contractor Safety Orientation through internet sessions before any work is
performed on the Project. Additionally, the Contractor must ensure that each and every
one of its employees, subcontractors, agents or invitees possesses a card certifying
completion of the Railway Contractor Safety Orientation before entering Railway Property.
The Contractor is responsible for the cost of the Railway Contractor Safety Orientation.
The Contractor must renew the Railway Contractor Safety Orientation annually. Further
clarification can be found on the web site or from the Railway’s Representative.
3) Railway Requirements
A. The Contractor must take protective measures as are necessary to keep railway facilities,
including track ballast, free of sand, debris, and other foreign objects and materials
resulting from his operations. Any damage to railway facilities resulting from Contractor's
operations will be repaired or replaced by Railway and the cost of such repairs or
replacement must be paid for by the Contracting Authority.
B. The Contractor must notify the Railway's Division Engineer and provide blasting plans to
the Railway for review seven (7) calendar days prior to conducting any blasting operations
adjacent to or on Railway's Property.
C. The Contractor must abide by the following temporary clearances during construction:
15’-0” Horizontally from centerline of nearest track
21’-6” Vertically above top of rail
27'-0" Vertically above top of rail for electric wires carrying less than 750 volts
28'-0" Vertically above top of rail for electric wires carrying 750 volts to 15,000 volts
30'-0" Vertically above top of rail for electric wires carrying 15,000 volts to 20,000
volts
34'-0" Vertically above top of rail for electric wires carrying more than 20,000 volts
D. Upon completion of construction, the following clearances shall be maintained:
25’ Horizontally from centerline of nearest track
23’ 6” Vertically above top of rail
E. Any infringement within State statutory clearances due to the Contractor's operations must
be submitted to the Railway and to the Contracting Authority and must not be undertaken
until approved in writing by the Railway, and until the Contracting Authority has obtained
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extra compensation will be allowed in the event the Contractor’s work is delayed pending
Railway approval, and/or the State Regulatory Authority’s approval.
F. In the case of impaired vertical clearance above top of rail, Railway will have the option of
installing tell-tales or other protective devices Railway deems necessary for protection of
Railway operations. The cost of tell-tales or protective devices will be borne by the
Contracting Authority.
G. The details of construction affecting the Railway's Property and tracks not included in the
contract plans must be submitted to the Railway by Contractor for approval before work is
undertaken and this work must not be undertaken until approved by the Railway.
H. At other than public road crossings, the Contractor must not move any equipment or
materials across Railway's tracks until permission has been obtained from the Railway.
The Contractor must obtain a "Temporary Construction Crossing Agreement" from the
Railway prior to moving his equipment or materials across the Railways tracks. The
temporary crossing must be gated and locked at all times when not required for use by the
Contractor. The temporary crossing for use of the Contractor will be constructed and, at
the completion of the project, removed at the expense of the Contractor.
I. Discharge, release or spill on the Railway Property of any hazardous substances, oil,
petroleum, constituents, pollutants, contaminants, or any hazardous waste is prohibited
and Contractor must immediately notify the Railway's Resource Operations Center at
1(800) 832-5452, of any discharge, release or spills in excess of a reportable quantity.
Contractor must not allow Railway Property to become a treatment, storage or transfer
facility as those terms are defined in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act or any
state analogue.
J. The Contractor upon completion of the work covered by this contract, must promptly
remove from the Railway's Property all of Contractor's tools, equipment, implements and
other materials, whether brought upon said property by said Contractor or any
Subcontractor, employee or agent of Contractor or of any Subcontractor, and must cause
Railway's Property to be left in a condition acceptable to the Railway's representative.
4) Contractor Roadway Worker on Track Safety Program and Safety Action Plan
A. Each Contractor that will perform work within 25 feet of the centerline of a track must
develop and implement a Roadway Worker Protection/On Track Safety Program and work
with Railway Project Representative to develop an on track safety strategy as described in
the guidelines listed in the on track safety portion of the Safety Orientation. This Program
must provide Roadway Worker protection/on track training for all employees of the
Contractor, its subcontractors, agents or invitees. This training is reinforced at the job site
through job safety briefings. Additionally, each Contractor must develop and implement theDS-23057, Page 7 of 25
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Safety Action Plan, as provided for on the web site www.BNSFContractor.com, which will
be made available to Railway prior to commencement of any work on Railway Property.
During the performance of work, the Contractor must audit its work activities. The
Contractor must designate an on-site Project Supervisor who will serve as the contact
person for the Railway and who will maintain a copy of the Safety Action Plan, safety audits,
and Material Safety Datasheets (MSDS), at the job site.
B. Contractor shall have a background investigation performed on all of its employees,
subcontractors and agents who will be performing any services for Railroad under this
Agreement which are determined by Railroad in its sole discretion a) to be on Railroad’s
property, or b) that require access to Railroad Critical Infrastructure, Railroad Critical
Information Systems, Railroad’s Employees, Hazardous Materials on Railroad’s property
or is being transported by or otherwise in the custody of Railroad, or Freight in Transit
involving Railroad.
i) The required background screening shall at a minimum meet the rail industry
background screening criteria def
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