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Office of Project Development
700 East Broadway Avenue
Pierre, South Dakota 57501-2586
O: 605.773.3275
dot.sd.gov
_____________________________________________________________________________________
September 11, 2026
To Whom it May Concern,
Beginning with the 10/7/2026 letting, the SDDOT will be using the new Electronic Standard
Specifications for Roads and Bridges, 10-7-26 Version. The Standard Specifications for Roads
and Bridges is available for download and viewing at https://dot.sd.gov/doing-
business/contractors/standard-specifications . A printed version of the Standard Specifications
for Roads and Bridges will not be provided.
A revised Buy America specification is in effect beginning with the 10/7/26 letting, which aligns
with the expiration of the Federal Manufactured Products General Waiver. Contractors should
be aware that new provisions for manufactured products, along with updates to material
classifications, documentation requirements, and compliance procedures, are included in
Section 6.9 of the Standard Specifications (10/07/2026 version). All contractors and suppliers
are strongly encouraged to review the updated specification in full. Contractors are encouraged
to attend the Buy America Informational Webinar being put on by the SDDOT and AGC.
Information on the webinar can be found at:
https://dot.sd.gov/doing-business/contractors/webinars/
FHWA has updated the FHWA-1273 commonly known as the “Pink Sheets”. The new FHWA-
1273 will be incorporated into all contracts awarded after 10/7/26. Additional information
regarding the updated FHWA-1273 can be found at:
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/cqit/form1273.cfm
Sincerely,
SDDOT – Bid Letting Office
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS,
PROPOSAL, SPECIAL PROVISIONS,
CONTRACT AND CONTRACT BOND
FOR
CONSTRUCT MEDIAN & RAMP CROSSOVERS
FEDERAL PROJECT NO. IM 0292(100)55
(PCN 09TY)
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 29 (EBL & WBL)
IN LINCOLN COUNTYOctober 7, 2026
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
NOTICE TO ALL BIDDERS
TO REPORT BID RIGGING ACTIVITIES, CALL: 1-800-424-9071
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) OPERATES THE ABOVE TOLL-
FREE “HOTLINE” MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M., EASTERN TIME.
ANYONE WITH KNOWLEDGE OF POSSIBLE BID RIGGING, BIDDER COLLUSION, OR
OTHER FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES SHOULD USE THE “HOTLINE” TO REPORT SUCH
ACTIVITIES.
THE “HOTLINE” IS PART OF THE DOT’S CONTINUING EFFORT TO IDENTIFY AND
INVESTIGATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FRAUD AND ABUSE AND IS
OPERATED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE DOT INSPECTOR GENERAL.
ALL INFORMATION WILL BE TREATED CONFIDENTIALLY, AND CALLER ANONYMITY
WILL BE RESPECTED.
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PLANS, PROPOSALS AND ADDENDA
AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, THE LOW BIDDER WILL RECEIVE TEN (10)
COMPLIMENTARY SETS OF PLANS, PROPOSALS, PROJECT Q & A FORUM, AND
ADDENDA FOR FIELD AND OFFICE USE. AN ELECTRONIC COPY WILL ALSO BE
PROVIDED. ANY ADDITIONAL COPIES REQUIRED WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
CONTRACTOR.
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Project Number: IM 0292(100)55 Revised 10/8/25
PCN 09TY
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Bid proposals for this project will be prepared, transmitted, and received electronically by the
South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) via the South Dakota Electronic Bid
System until 10 A.M. Central time, on October 7, 2026, at which time the SDDOT will open
bids. All bids will be checked for qualifications with results posted on the SDDOT website. The
South Dakota Transportation Commission will consider all bids at a scheduled Commission
meeting.
The work for which proposals are hereby requested is to be completed within the following
requirement(s):
FIELD WORK COMPLETION: OCTOBER 29, 2027
The project category is Category II
The project type is Grading
The geographic zone is Zone 6
THE DBE GOAL FOR THIS PROJECT IS: N/A
WORK TYPE FOR THIS PROJECT IS: WORK TYPE 2 OR WORK TYPE 5
Bidding package for the work may be obtained at:
http://apps.sd.gov/hc65bidletting/ebslettings1.aspx#no-back-button
The South Dakota Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, 10-7-26 Version, may be
obtained at https://dot.sd.gov/doing-business/contractors/standard-specifications/ .
The electronic bid proposal must be submitted by a valid bidder as designated by their
company’s https://apps.sd.gov/HC65C2C/EBS/BidAdminAuthorizationForm.pdf. A bidding
administrator will have privileges in the SDEBS to prepare bids, submit bids, and authorize
additional company employees to prepare and submit bids. Additionally, a bidding
administrator will be responsible for maintaining the list of authorized bidders for the company
and will have the ability to add employees, remove employees, and set-up bidder
identifications and passwords within the SDEBS. Bidding Administrator authorization will
remain in full force and effect until written notice of termination of this authorization is sent by
an Officer of the company and received by the Department.
A bidder identification and password, coupled with a company identification previously
assigned by the Department, will serve as authentication that an individual is a valid bidder for
the company.
Contact information to schedule a preconstruction meeting prior to commencing with the work
on this project.
Greg Rothschadl
1306 W 31st St
Yankton, SD 57078-9662
Phone: 605/668-2929
PROPOSAL Revised 8/10/11
SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Ladies / Gentlemen:
The following proposal is made on behalf of the undersigned and no others. It is in all respects
fair and is made without collusion on the part of any other person, firm or corporation not
appearing in the signature to this proposal.
The undersigned certifies that she / he has carefully examined the plans listed herein, the
Specifications hereinbefore referred to, the Special Provisions and the form of contract, both of
which are attached hereto. The undersigned further certifies that she / he has personally
inspected the actual location of the work, together with the local sources of supply and that she /
he understands the conditions under which the work is to be performed, or, that if she / he has
not so inspected the actual location of the work, that she / he waives all right to plea any
misunderstanding regarding the location of the work or the conditions peculiar to the same.
On the basis of the plans, Specifications, Special Provisions and form of contract proposed for
use, the undersigned proposes to furnish all necessary machinery, tools, apparatus and other
means of construction, to do all the work and furnish all the materials in the manner specified, to
finish the entire project within the contract time specified and to accept as full compensation
therefore the amount of the summation of the products of the actual quantities, as finally
determined, multiplied by the unit prices bid.
The undersigned understands that the quantities as shown in the Bid Schedule are subject to
increase or decrease, and hereby proposes to perform all quantities of work, as increased or
decreased, in accordance with the provisions of the specifications, and subject to any applicable
special provisions, and at the unit prices bid.
The undersigned understands that the "Total or Gross Amount Bid" as immediately hereinbefore
set forth is not the final amount which will be paid if this proposal is accepted and the work done,
but that such amount is computed for the purpose of comparison of the bids submitted and the
determination of the amount of the performance bond.
The undersigned further proposes to perform all extra work that may be required on the basis
provided in the specifications, and to give such work personal attention in order to see that it is
economically performed.
The undersigned further proposes to both execute the contract agreement and to furnish a
satisfactory performance bond, in accordance with the terms of the specifications, within twenty
(20) calendar days after the date of Notice of Award from the South Dakota Department of
Transportation that this proposal has been accepted.
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that: No Federal appropriated funds have
been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with
the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any
Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification of a Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid
to any of the above mentioned parties, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard
Form LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instructions.
The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts
under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and
disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance
was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is
a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31,
U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil
penalty or not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
REV 9/1/26
INDEX OF SPECIAL PROVISIONS
PROJECT NUMBER(S): IM 0292(100)55 PCN: 09TY
TYPE OF WORK: CONSTRUCT MEDIAN & RAMP CROSSOVERS
COUNTY: LINCOLN
The following clauses have been prepared subsequent to the Standard Specifications for Roads
and Bridges and refer only to the above described improvement, for which the following
Proposal is made.
The Contractor’s attention is directed to the need for securing from the Department of
Environment & Natural Resources, Foss Building, Pierre, South Dakota, permission to remove
water from public sources (lakes, rivers, streams, etc.). The Contractor should make his request
as early as possible after receiving his contract, and insofar as possible at least 30 days prior to
the date that the water is to be used.
Sara Garbe is the official in charge of the Sioux Falls Career Center for Lincoln County.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS PROPOSAL FORM:
Special Provision for Contract Time, dated 9/8/26.
Special Provision for Contractor Staking with Machine Control Grading Option, dated
8/17/26.
Special Provision for Acknowledgment and Certification Regarding Article 3, Section 12 of the
South Dakota Constitution, dated 8/24/23.
Fuel Adjustment Affidavit, DOT form 208 dated 11/25.
Standard Title VI Assurance, dated 3/1/16
Special Provision for Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements for Highway Construction
Contracts, dated 10/7/26.
Special Provision for Contract Provisions for Federal-Aid Construction Contracts, Form
FHWA 1273 (Rev. June 25, 2026), dated 10/7/26.
Contract Provisions for Federal-Aid Construction Contracts, Form FHWA 1273 (Rev. 6/25/26).
Special Provision Regarding Minimum Wage on Federal-Aid Projects, dated 10/24/19.
Wage and Hour Division US Department of Labor Washington DC. - US Dept. of Labor Decision
Number SD20260001, dated 1/30/26.
Special Provision Regarding Stormwater Discharges to Waters of the State, dated 11/5/25.
General Permit Authorizing Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction
Activities, dated 11/1/23.
https://danr.sd.gov/OfficeOfWater/SurfaceWaterQuality/stormwater/StormWater
Construction.aspx
STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SPECIAL PROVISION
FOR
CONTRACT TIME
PROJECT IM 0292(100)55, PCN 09TY
LINCOLN COUNTY
SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
April 1, 2027 Work Restriction
The Contractor will not begin any work on the project that will affect traffic prior to April 1,
2027, unless approved by the Engineer.
Field Work Completion
The Contractor will complete the project by the October 29, 2027 field work completion
date.
The Contractor will complete all work on the project prior to the field work completion
requirement. If the Contractor does not complete all work by the field work completion
requirement, the Department will assess liquidated damages in accordance with Section
8.9. The Department will assess liquidated damages for each working day the work
(project) is late until the Contractor completes all field work. In the event the Contractor
does not complete all field work on time, the Department will count working days in
accordance with Section 8.7 B.
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STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SPECIAL PROVISION
FOR
CONTRACTOR STAKING
WITH MACHINE CONTROL GRADING OPTION
PROJECT IM 0292(100)55, PCN 09TY
LINCOLN COUNTY
AUGUST 17, 2026
Delete Section 5.8 of the specifications and insert the following:
SECTION 5.8
CONSTRUCTION STAKES, LINES AND GRADES
CONTRACTOR GRADE STAKING
A. DESCRIPTION
The Contractor will perform all construction staking. The Contractor may elect to
use grading equipment with an automated machine control system for Machine
Control Grading (MCG) provided the equipment and methods used provide the
same results in the finished work as conventional construction staking. The
Engineer may require the Contractor to revert to conventional staking methods for
all or part of the work at any point during construction if, in the Engineer’s own
opinion, the MCG produces unacceptable results.
The Contractor may use MCG as a substitute for conventional construction staking
for grade staking only but will not use MCG for slope staking and slope stake
reference hubs, paving hub staking, structure staking, miscellaneous staking, or
final cross section surveying.
The staking work includes, but is not limited to, establishing or re-establishing the
project centerline; establishing control points and benchmarks as needed; setting
additional benchmarks as needed; perform measurement and volume calculations
of all Contractor secured borrow sources, State designated borrow sources, and
topsoil stockpiles; and staking right-of-way, easements, and fence. The Contractor
will perform measurement and volume computations by the average end area
method at the slope stake stations and plus stations, surface-to-surface method,
or alternate measurement and computation method approved by the Engineer.
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The Contractor will perform all construction layout and reference staking necessary
for the accurate control and completion of all grading, paving, drainage, median
crossovers, signing, pavement marking, permanent benchmarks, detours, fence,
and all other appurtenances required for the complete construction and
acceptance of the work. The layout will include, but is not limited to, staking
easement lines, staking clearing line, grade staking (blue tops), and performing the
miscellaneous staking as described in the plans and in this specification.
The Department has established horizontal and vertical control as shown on the
plans. Each horizontal and vertical control point will be preserved or reset out of
the work limits and available during and after construction is complete. Prior to the
Department’s final acceptance of the project, the Contractor will replace or reset
any control that is disturbed during the construction of the project. The Contractor
will provide the Department a list of the in-place control points, including
coordinates and elevations relevant to the project control, at the end of the project.
The Department will provide a MCG packet to all prospective bidders consisting of
a XML file containing the original surface Digital Terrain Model (DTM) and 4 design
files for each new alignment on the project. The electronic design files will include,
a XML file containing mainline alignment data, a XML file containing mainline
design surface DTM, a DGN file containing triangles for mainline surface, and a
DWG file containing triangles for mainline surface. The MCG packet will be
available on the Department’s electronic bid letting website when the project is
advertised for bid letting.
The Contractor will convert the electronic information provided by the Department
into the format required by the Contractor’s MCG system. The Department makes
no guarantee the information provided is directly compatible with the Contractor’s
MCG system.
The information shown in the plans will govern over the provided electronic
information. The Contractor assumes the risk of error if the information is used for
any purpose for which the information was not intended. The Contractor assumes
all risk of any assumptions made regarding the electronic information.
The Contractor bears all costs, including but not limited to the cost of actual
reconstruction of work, that may be incurred due to errors in application of MCG
techniques. Grade elevation errors, rework resulting from errors or failures of the
MCG system, and associated quantity adjustments resulting from the Contractor’s
activities are at no cost to the Department. Delays due to late submittals or satellite
reception of signals to operate the MCG system will not result in adjustment to any
contract unit prices or be justification for granting contract extensions.
The electronic information is not to be considered a representation of actual
conditions to be encountered during construction. Providing the Contractor this
information does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of making an
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investigation of conditions to be encountered, including but not limited to, site visits
and basing the bid on information obtained from these investigations and the
Contractor’s professional interpretations and judgment. The Contractor assumes
the risk of error if the information is used for any purposes for which the information
was not intended. Any assumptions the Contractor makes from this electronic
information or manipulation of the electronic information is at the Contractor’s own
risk.
The Contractor will perform the staking work in accordance with the Department’s
Survey Manual, except as modified by this specification.
If the Contractor elects to use MCG, the Contractor will submit a comprehensive
written MCG work plan to the Engineer for review prior to scheduling the
preconstruction meeting. The Department will review the plan to determine if the
plan conforms to the requirements of the contract.
The Contractor will include in the MCG work plan how MCG will be incorporated
into other technologies used on the project. The Contractor’s MCG work plan will
include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. A designation of which portions of the subgrade will be completed using
MCG and which portions, if any, will be completed using conventional
subgrade staking methods.
2. A description of the manufacturer, model, and software version of all MCG
equipment.
3. Information on the qualifications of the Contractor’s staff including, but not
limited to, formal training and field experience.
4. A designation of a single person as the primary contact for MCG technology
issues.
5. A description of site calibration procedures.
6. A description of site calibration and checking frequency and procedures for
documenting site calibration and checking.
7. A description of the Contractor’s quality control procedures including
procedures for checking, mechanical calibration, and maintenance of
equipment.
8. A description of the frequency and types of checks the Contractor will
perform to ensure the constructed subgrade conforms to the contract
requirements.
B. MATERIALS
The Contractor will furnish all staking materials of adequate quality for the purpose
intended including all stakes, stake chasers, paint, field note books, and all other
materials and equipment necessary to perform the required work.
C. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
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1. General: The Department will set control points. The Contractor is responsible
for the preservation of ties and references to all control points necessary for the
accurate re-establishment of all base lines and centerlines shown in the plans,
whether established by the Contractor or found on or adjacent to the project.
The Department will also establish benchmark elevations. It is the responsibility
of the Contractor to verify the accuracy of the benchmark elevations prior to
use on the project.
The Engineer may check the accuracy and control of the Contractor's survey,
staking work, and MCG at any time. The checks performed by the Engineer will
not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for the accuracy of the survey
layout or the construction work. If the random checks show the grade is out of
tolerance, the Engineer may require the Contractor to set additional stakes at
the discretion of the Engineer, at no additional cost to the Department. If the
Engineer orders additional stakes, the Contractor will perform the additional
staking until the Contractor can show the staking operations achieve the
specified grade tolerances.
Prior to any project staking, the Contractor will run a level circuit to check the
plan benchmarks the full length of the project.
The Contractor will perform all staking and MCG work under the supervision of
a qualified surveyor or engineer who is experienced and competent in road and
bridge construction surveying, staking, and MCG procedures. The surveyor or
engineer will be available to review work, resolve problems, and make
decisions in a timely manner. A crew chief, competent to perform all required
surveying duties, will supervise the staking in the absence of the surveyor or
engineer from the project. The Contractor will submit the qualifications and
work experience history of the surveyor or engineer who will supervise the
construction survey and MCG work to the Engineer for review at least 14
calendar days prior to beginning the staking or MCG work.
a. Conventional Construction Staking: The Contractor will also submit the
proposed starting date of the staking and the anticipated surveying work
schedule.
The Contractor will furnish, set, and properly reference all stakes,
references, lines, grades, and batter boards required. Minimum reference
notations will be for type, location, and alignment (when there are multiple
alignments in the same area). The Contractor will perform the survey and
staking work in a manner consistent with standard engineering practices
and approved by the Engineer.
The Contractor is solely responsible for the accuracy of the survey and
staking work. The Contractor will notify the Engineer of any errors and
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discrepancies found in previous surveys, plans, specifications, or special
provisions prior to proceeding with the survey work.
The Contractor will be responsible for the supervision of the construction
staking personnel. The Contractor will correct any deficient survey or
staking work that results in construction errors at no additional cost to the
Department.
The Contractor will keep field notes in conventional handwritten notebooks
or in a computerized form acceptable to the Engineer in a clear, orderly,
and neat manner. The notebooks will become the property of the
Department upon completion of the project. The notebooks will provide
enough information such that quantity measurements are verifiable by the
Department. Field notes are subject to inspection by the Engineer at any
time.
The Contractor is required to submit any remaining required quantity
calculations and notes to the Engineer no later than 60 calendar days after
completion of the survey and staking work.
The Contractor will furnish stakes and wooden hubs or steel pins of
sufficient length to provide a solid set in the ground. The Contractor will
place half-length lath stakes or stake chasers or an alternate, acceptable to
the Engineer, adjacent to or on the blue top hubs for guards. Stakes set not
meeting these requirements will be reset at the Contractors expense. The
Contractor will replace stakes damaged, destroyed, illegible, or made
unusable at no additional expense to the Department.
b. Machine Control Grading: If the Contractor elects to use MCG as a
substitute for conventional staking for grade staking, the Contractor will
confirm the design surface DTM agrees with the contract plans, make
adjustments to the design surface DTM as approved by the Engineer, and
will maintain the design surface DTM for all areas of the project where MCG
is used. The Contractor will also provide constructed surface DTM
information to the Department in LandXML or other Engineer approved
format.
The Contractor will notify the Department of any errors or discrepancies in
Department provided information. The Department will determine what
revisions may be required. The Department will revise the contract plans, if
necessary, to address errors or discrepancies the Contractor identifies. The
Department will provide the best available information related to those
contract plan revisions.
The Contractor will revise the design surface DTM as required to support
construction operations and to reflect any contract plan revisions the
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Department makes. The Contractor will perform checks to confirm the
revised design surface DTM agrees with the contract plan revisions. The
Contractor will provide a copy of the resultant revised design surface DTM
to the Engineer in LandXML. The Department will pay for costs incurred to
incorporate contract plan revisions as extra work.
The Contractor will designate a set of control points, including a total of at
least 6 horizontal and vertical points or 2 per mile, whichever is greater, for
site calibration for the portion of the project employing MCG. The Contractor
will incorporate the Department provided control framework used for the
original survey and design.
The Contractor will calibrate the site by determining the parameters
governing the transformation of satellite information into the project
coordinate system. The Contractor will use the control points provided by
the Department for the initial site calibration. The Contractor will provide the
resulting site calibration file to the Engineer before beginning subgrade
construction.
In addition to the site calibration, the Contractor will perform site calibration
checks at individual control points not used in the initial site calibration. At
a minimum, the Contractor will check the calibration at the start of each day
as described in the contractor's MCG work plan. The Contractor will report
out-of-tolerance checks to the Engineer. The measured position must
match the established position at each individual control point within the
horizontal tolerance of ±0.1 foot and the vertical tolerance of ±0.05 foot.
The Contractor will construct the subgrade as the Contractor’s MCG work
plan indicates and in accordance with the contract requirements. The
Contractor will update the plan as necessary during construction of the
subgrade. The Contractor will perform periodic sensor calibrations, checks
for blade wear, and other routine adjustments as required to ensure the final
subgrade conforms to the contract requirements.
The Department may use Department supplied GPS rover and data
collector (GPS inspection equipment) to aid in the inspection of the work.
The Department supplied GPS inspection equipment will require a
connection to the Contractor’s Machine Control Grading (MCG) system,
through the Contractor’s base station, used for MCG equipment.
The Contractor will configure the radio settings of the base station to allow
the Department’s rover to receive corrections directly from the Contractor’s
base station. The radio settings must be configured properly to ensure
continuous communication across multiple brands of GPS equipment. The
radio settings will be as follows:
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• Frequency: 461.050 to 464.750 MHz
• Narrow Bandwidth: 12.5 kHz
• Protocol: PDL or PDL Tx
• Modulation: 4fSK
• Forward Error Correction (FEC): On
• Scrambler: Off
• Free Channel Scan (FCS): On
The connection of the Department’s GPS inspection equipment will allow
the Engineer the ability to positively and efficiently determine plan station,
offset, and elevations in all MCG sections.
The Department will not make payment for the ability to connect or the
connection to the Contractor’s MCG system.
2. Grade Staking: In accordance with the requirements of this provision, the
Contractor may elect to use MCG equipment or may use conventional
construction staking methods for all or part of the grade staking work, excluding
paving hub staking.
a. Conventional Blue Tops: The Contractor will set grade finishing stakes
(blue tops) for grade elevations and horizontal alignment on the roadway
centerline and at each shoulder at the top of the subgrade. Where additional
lanes or turnouts are to be constructed, The Contractor will set blue tops at
centerline, the normal shoulder distance, and the extended shoulder
distance or outside the additional lane edge.
The transverse distance between blue tops will not exceed 20 feet. The
Contractor will be required to set intermediate blue tops when the
transverse distance is greater than 20 feet. When intermediate blue tops
are required, The Contractor will set the intermediate blue tops at locations
approved by the Engineer.
The blue top grade stakes will be set at 100-foot intervals on tangents and
50-foot intervals on horizontal curves. The horizontal tolerance for blue tops
is ±0.2 foot and the vertical tolerance is ±0.02 foot.
Contractor will set grade stakes based on the information included in the
MCG files provided by the Department.
The Contractor will retain the shoulder blue tops and guards through
placement of the granular material.
The Contractor will not be required to set grade stakes at the top of the base
course. If the Contractor deems it necessary to place grade stakes to
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achieve typical section as per section 260.3 A of the specifications, the
staking will be incidental to the contract unit price for base course.
b. Machine Control Grading: The Contractor will set conventional
construction staking grade finishing stakes (blue tops) for grade elevations
and horizontal alignment on the roadway centerline and at each shoulder at
the top of the subgrade (and gravel cushion for PCC paving projects) at a
minimum of 500 foot intervals on mainline and slide repairs or at least one
location for sections less than 500 foot long; at least two locations on side
roads, side streets, and ramps; and at least one location within 100 feet of
each bridge end. In addition, the Contractor will set blue tops for grade
elevations and horizontal alignment on the roadway centerline and at each
shoulder at the top of the subgrade (and gravel cushion for PCC paving
projects) at critical transition points including, but not limited to, PC’s, PT’s,
super elevations transition points, and other critical points required for the
construction of drainage and roadway structures. The Contractor will also
provide conventional construction staking grade finishing stakes (blue tops)
at additional locations designated by the Engineer.
The Contractor will establish these grade staking (blue top) grades using
the information included in the MCG files provided by the Department, plan
typical sections, and cross sections. The Contractor will use these stakes
to check the accuracy of the MCG during construction. The Contractor will
notify the Engineer at least 3 calendar days before making subgrade checks
to allow the Engineer to observe the process.
The Contractor will ensure at least four of any five consecutive conventional
construction staking grade finishing stakes (blue tops) locations are within
the horizontal and vertical tolerances specified in Section 120.3. The
Contractor will notify the Engineer if more than one of any five consecutive
conventional construction staking grade finishing stakes (blue tops)
locations is not within the horizontal or vertical tolerance.
The Department may conduct periodic independent subgrade checks. The
Department will notify the Contractor if any individual check is not within the
horizontal or vertical tolerance.
3. Miscellaneous Staking: Miscellaneous staking includes the following work:
a. Easement line for items including, but not limited to, setting temporary
fence, utility relocation, and landowner reference and property use;
b. Clearing line for items identified by the clearing contract unit item when
provided in the plans;
c. Approach road staking and all tie-in checks. The Contractor will submit
profiles and elevations of all approach roads and other tie-ins throughout
the project to the Engineer at least 3 business days prior to staking;
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d. Perform measurement and computation of topsoil quantities. The
Contractor will perform volume computations by the average end area
method, surface-to-surface method, or alternate computation method
approved by the Engineer;
e. Special ditch staking;
f. Staking of signs, delineators, pavement markings, guardrail, curb & gutter,
light poles, conduit, junction boxes, and related items (Staking is for all
aspects, i.e. detours, temporary and permanent);
g. Right-of-way staking including fence post panels;
h. Pipe and storm sewer staking including drop inlets, manholes, cattle
passes, and related items. If additional pipe, storm sewer, drop inlets,
manholes, or cattle passes are required which are not shown on the plans,
the staking will be paid in accordance with the bid item Engineer Directed
Surveying/Staking;
i. Mark limits of removal items (trees, foundations, curb & gutter, sidewalk,
etc.);
j. Detours, roadway diversions, and crossovers. (This work includes all design
and staking notes required to design and stake the detour, roadway
diversion, or crossover in accordance with the plan requirements. The
Contractor will submit the completed design including profile and alignment
and staking notes to the Engineer at least 3 business days prior to staking.);
k. Perform measurement and computation of quantities of Contractor and
State furnished borrow pits. The Contractor will perform volume
computations by the average end area method, surface-to-surface method,
or alternate computation method approved by the Engineer;
l. Resetting horizontal and vertical control, if disturbed;
m. Approach slab and sleeper slab staking;
n. Staking of sidewalks and curb ramps; and,
o. Staking of steps and wheel chair ramps.
The Contractor will perform the pipe staking so the pipe will fit the field
conditions. The plans show only approximate pipe locations and grades. The
Contractor will not install pipe prior to gaining the Engineer’s approval of minor
location and grade adjustments necessary for proper staking of the pipe.
The Contractor will stake the slope catch points to determine the inlet and outlet
locations, set reference stakes for the inlet and outlet locations, and stake
ditches and special inlet and outlet grades to ensure proper drainage. The
staking of manholes and drop inlets will be included in pipe and storm sewer
staking. The Contractor will stake precast cattle passes similar to drainage
pipes.
The horizontal tolerance for the pipe and storm sewer staking is 0.05 foot and
the vertical tolerance is 0.03 foot.
The Contractor will keep pipe staking notes on a DOT Form 214.
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4. Engineer Directed Surveying/Staking: The use of the engineer directed
surveying/staking contract item is intended for surveying/staking not included
in the plan notes and this special provision. The Contractor may use a survey
crew to perform additional survey/staking work caused or required by the
Department. The Engineer will use a written order to authorize the hourly
engineer directed surveying/staking item and describe the surveying/staking
work required of the Contractor.
D. METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
Refer to the Table of Contractor Staking in the plans for more detail on how
quantities were calculated.
1. Grade Staking: The Department will not measure grade staking. The
Department will pay the plan quantity as the final quantity unless the Engineer
orders additional grade staking in writing. The Department will make no
adjustment to the plan quantity of grade staking regardless if the Contractor
elects to use MCG on all or part of the project.
The Department will consider a two-lane roadway as one set of grade stakes.
The Department will proportionately increase the plan quantity for multi-lane
roadways in excess to two-lanes as shown in the table of construction staking
(lane factor). For example, a three-lane roadway is equivalent to 1.5 times the
quantity for a two-lane roadway. On projects requiring grade staking on ramps,
the Department will consider ramps as a two-lane roadway for measurement
as shown in the table of construction staking. The Department will not consider
Acceleration/deceleration lanes and turning lanes for intersecting roads, and
median crossovers as an additional roadway. All cost for additional grade
staking for acceleration/deceleration lanes, turning lanes, intersecting roads,
grade adjustments, and median crossovers will be incidental to the contract
unit price for grade staking. All additional grade staking for intersections and
medians will be incidental to the roadway grade staking. Any additional staking
the Contractor feels necessary to complete the grade staking work is the
responsibility of the contractor and will be incidental to the contract unit price
for grade staking.
2. Miscellaneous Staking: The Department will not measure miscellaneous
staking. The Department will pay the plan quantity as the final quantity.
3. Engineer Directed Surveying/Staking: The Department will measure
engineer directed surveying/staking to the nearest 0.1 hour with the following
restrictions:
The use of engineer directed surveying/staking will be for the work ordered by
the Engineer. The measured quantity will be the actual time the survey crew is
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working on the project, physically performing the field survey/staking work and
office time dedicated to the work specific to engineer directed
surveying/staking. The Department will not include travel time for the survey
crew in the measurement.
The Contractor will provide the Engineer documentation, such as an invoice,
showing the actual days/hours worked.
E. BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment for all survey items will be considered full compensation for furnishing all
necessary personnel, vehicles, surveying equipment, software, supplies,
materials, recording fees, transportation, and incidentals to accurately and
satisfactory complete the work.
The Department reserves the right to omit any of these bid items without providing
compensation to the contractor if the Department deems the bid prices are
unreasonable.
1. Grade Staking: The Department will pay grade staking at the contract unit
price per mile.
2. Miscellaneous Staking: The Department will pay miscellaneous staking at the
contract unit price per mile.
The Department will make partial payment as follows:
a. Upon submission of the name, experience, and qualifications of the
surveyor or engineer who will supervise the staking, the proposed starting
date, and the staking schedule, the Department will pay the Contractor 25
percent of the plan quantity for the miscellaneous staking.
b. The Department will make intermediate payments based on the amount of
the staking work completed.
c. The Department will make full payment at the plan quantity for
miscellaneous staking upon completion of all surveying and staking and
when the Contractor has furnish
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- Work Desc
- Construct Median & Ramp Crossovers
- Work Type
- Work Type 2 or Work Type 5
- Addendums
- 1
- Project No
- IM 0292(100)55
- Questions
- 1
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- October 7, 2026
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