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Contract Number: C03292
Contract Name: ST. GEORGE-WILLISTON STP PS26(7)
VERMONT
AGENCY OF TRANSPORTATION
PROPOSAL
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION
DATED 2024 SHALL APPLY TO THIS CONTRACT
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
SCHEDULE OF ITEMS
ELECTRONIC BID BOND to be submitted in the amount of 5% of the Contractor's bid.
BIDDING PROCEDURE
Bid Proposals will not be read unless accompanied by an electronic bid bond, and they may be rejected as
irregular if they are not in compliance with Agency specifications.
NOTE: All bid proposals shall be properly filled out and submitted electronically utilizing iCX Web
System services.
VTrans Mission and Vision
Through excellent customer service, provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods.
A safe, reliable, and multimodal transportation system that grows the economy, is affordable to use and
operate, and serves vulnerable populations.
Cover Page Proposal ____________________________________________________________ 1
Table of Contents _______________________________________________________________ 2
Project Special Provisions ________________________________________________________ 3
678-0003 FLASHING BEACON, POST-MOUNTED __________________________________ 14
Required Contract Provisions for Federal Aid Construction Contracts FHWA 1273 June 2026 __ 18
USDOL Davis Bacon Wage Rates 2026 - Chittenden County ____________________________ 30
Bidding Requirements and Conditions ______________________________________________ 34
DBE Policy Required Contract Requirements CR110 - 2026 _____________________________ 46
Attachment C - Standard State Contract and Grant Provisions Rev 2-13-26 _________________ 51
USDOT Standard Title VI Nondiscrim Assurances Appendix A and E _____________________ 61
Standard Federal EEO Construction Contract Specifications _____________________________ 64
Contractor EEO Certification Form - CA109 _________________________________________ 71
Vermont AOT Certificate of Compliance - CA271 _____________________________________ 72
Vermont AOT Minimum Labor and Truck Rates - CA101 _______________________________ 76
Commodity Index Prices CA170 - Spec Book 2024 ____________________________________ 77
Proposal Schedule of Pay Items ____________________________________________________ 78
St. George-Williston STP PS26(7)
PIN Number(s): 21v421 Advertised October 28, 2026
Vermont Agency of Transportation Page 1
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE. This Contract shall be completed
on or before October 15, 2027.
2. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – PROHIBITION OF RUSSIAN GOODS. The Contractor is hereby
notified that, pursuant to Vermont Executive Order No. 02-22, dated March 3rd, 2022, the
purchase of Russian-sourced goods and goods produced by Russian entities (defined as institutions
or companies that are headquartered in Russia or have their principal place of business in Russia)
is prohibited. The awarded Contractor must fill out and sign the Executive Order 02-22 Vendor
Certification as part of the Contract awarding process.
3. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – WORK HOUR RESTRICTIONS. The Contractor is hereby notified of
the following requirements:
(a) All work from STA W 135+00 (MM 2.557) in the Town of Williston to STA W 204+86.40
(MM 3.880) in the Town of Williston shall occur between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 6:00
a.m. Any work outside of these hours is not allowed within these limits.
The Engineer may abbreviate the time periods as necessary.
All work shall be completed in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 105.14(c) and
Subsection 105.14(d).
4. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – NOISE RESTRICTIONS. The Contractor is hereby notified that, in
addition to the requirements of Subsection 105.14(c), no work shall be performed between 7:00
p.m. and 6:00 a.m. that creates a noise level exceeding 90 decibels. The decibel level shall be
measured from the point of activity to the nearest occupied residence.
The Contractor shall provide the Engineer, for the duration of the work, with a Rion NL-20,
CESVA SC160, Extech 407780A, or an approved equivalent sound level meter capable of meeting
IEC 61672, Class 2 standards.
The cost for providing this equipment and meeting the specified noise level criteria will not be
paid for separately but will be considered incidental to all other Contract items.
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5. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT. The Contractor is
hereby notified that the Contractor, their subcontractors, and suppliers shall create both a Doc
Express and an iCXWeb account. The Contractor shall use these applications for collection and
management of electronic documents. Doc Express can be accessed at the following link:
https://docexpress.com. iCXWeb can be accessed at the following link:
vtrans.exevision.com/icx/Index.aspx.
All costs associated with the use of Doc Express and iCXWeb will be considered incidental to
Item 635.1100, Mobilization/Demobilization. The State will manage the applications including
Contract setup upon Contract execution.
To create an account and for more information regarding the use of Doc Express see the
information at the following link:
https://outside.vermont.gov/agency/vtrans/external/docs/construction/Contracting/DocExpressOv
erviewforContractors.docx.
To create an account and for more information regarding the use of iCXWeb see the information
at the following link: https://vtrans.vermont.gov/icx.
6. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – ELECTRONIC TICKETING VTRANS PORTAL. The Contractor
is hereby notified that the Contractor, their subcontractors, and suppliers shall connect to the
VTrans Portal and use the application for distribution and management of electronic tickets (e-
tickets). VTrans Portal is a state cloud-based e-ticket database, including a web-based user
interface and a jobsite mobile e-ticket application. VTrans Portal will interface with the
Contractor’s supplier existing point of sales or e-ticketing platform and will allow VTrans to
manage bituminous material e-tickets.
All costs associated with the use of VTrans Portal will be considered incidental to the appropriate
Section 406 and Section 407 pay items. The Agency will manage the VTrans Portal application
including Contract setup upon Contract execution.
To create an account, connect to the VTrans Portal, and for more information regarding the use of
VTrans Portal see the information at the following link: https://www.haulhub.com/vermont-
agency-transport-22/
7. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – CONTACT WITH THE AGENCY. From the time of advertising until
the actual bid opening for this Contract, all prospective Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers
shall direct all inquiries related to this Contract solely to the Agency's Contract Administration
Section at AOT.ConstructionContractingInquiry@vermont.gov.
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The deadline for submitting inquiries related to this Contract is 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on
November 12, 2026. Inquiries received prior to this time will receive a response from the Agency.
Inquiries received after this time may receive a response at the Agency’s discretion.
8. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – OTHER SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.
FHWA 1273 – Required Contract Provisions for Federal Aid Construction Contracts
USDOL Davis Bacon Wage Rates by County
Vermont Agency of Transportation Bidding Requirements and Conditions
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Policy Contract Requirements - CR-110
Attachment C - Standard State Provisions for Contracts and Grants
USDOT Standard Title VI Nondiscrimination Assurances Appendices A, E
Standard Federal Equal Employee Opportunity (EEO) Construction Contract Specifications CA26
Contractor Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Certification Form – CA109
Vermont Agency of Transportation Certificate of Compliance – CA271
Vermont Agency of Transportation Minimum Labor and Truck Rates – CA101
Commodity Index Prices – CA170
Schedule of Pay Items
9. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – BIDDERS LIST FORM. The Contractor is hereby notified that the
Agency is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation to develop and maintain a list of
information about all firms that bid on federally funded Contracts in accordance with 49 C.F.R. §
26.11. The Agency has developed a new electronic form to collect this information. The Contractor
shall fill out this form as part of their project-specific prequalification for every Contract that they
bid on. A link to this form is provided in the prequalification form available through iCX and the
Agency’s website.
10. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – DAVIS-BACON. U.S. Department of Labor Davis-Bacon wage rates
are applicable to this Contract. Copies of the applicable rates are included in this proposal.
11. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – GENERAL SPECIAL PROVISIONS. The Contractor is hereby
notified that the most recent General Special Provisions in effect on the date of advertisement shall
apply to this Contract. The General Special Provisions may be found at the following address:
https://vtrans.vermont.gov/highway/construct-material/construct-services/pre-
contractspecifications/vermont/2024
12. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – STANDARD DRAWINGS. The Vermont Agency of Transportation
Standard Drawings listed on the Index of Sheets are not included in the plan set, but may be found
at the following address:
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https://resources.vtrans.vermont.gov/user_files/cadd_help/WebFiles/Downloads/Standards/VAO
TconSTD_Owner.xml?_gl=1*1bgjbkk*_ga*MTE4ODI3MzMyMy4xNzcwOTA3Mzk4*_ga_V9
WQH77KLW*czE3OTAyMDEzNjYkbzEyOCRnMCR0MTc5MDIwMTM3MyRqNTMkbDAk
aDA.
13. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS. The Contractor is hereby notified
that the following informational documents for this Contract are available on iCXWeb and the
VTrans Bid Opportunities website. These documents are being provided during the bid solicitation
period for informational purposes only.
(a) Traffic Management Plan (TMP) Checklist
14. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL. The Contractor is hereby
notified that the Vermont state law, Act 135 of 2022, requires any person withdrawing surface
water (as defined in 10 V.S.A. § 1002 (20)) to register with and report the water withdrawal and
usage to the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation beginning January 1, 2023.
Guidance can be found here: https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/rivers/streamflow-protection/act-
135-surface-water-withdrawal-registration-and-reporting
15. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS.
(a) Threatened, Endangered, and Rare Species. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel
working on the project site are made aware of the potential presence and protected status
of the state and federal listed bats. No suitable bat habitat is present within the project limits
and no Time-of-Year (TOY) restrictions are required.
The Contractor is hereby made aware of the potential for TOY restrictions related to
proposed offsite activities. Cutting trees ≥ 3" DBH inches in diameter outside of the
contract project limits shall require review under Section 105.25 Opening Off-Site Activity
Areas.
(b) Invasive Material. If invasive species are delineated on the Plans or found in the project
area and confirmed by the Engineer, the invasive species, and any soil excavated from
areas that contained the invasive species, will be termed invasive material.
The Contractor shall handle the invasive material in accordance with the VTrans State
Highway System Roadside Terrestrial Invasive Plants Best Management Practices
(BMPs). The Contractor shall stockpile the invasive material separately from other soil
stockpile areas. A ground barrier and perimeter containment system shall be in place
around the area intended for stockpiling the invasive material. Equipment shall be cleaned
of all soil and plant matter prior to arriving on site in accordance with Subsection 107.06.
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The equipment used for excavation and transport of invasive material shall be cleaned of
all soil and plant matter before being used for work in other areas in accordance with the
BMPs.
To the extent possible, invasive material shall be reused on site. Invasive material shall
only be reused on site in areas where the presence of the invasive species were clearly
evident. If there is an excess of invasive material, it shall be wasted in accordance with the
BMPs.
The cost of excavating invasive material will be paid for under the appropriate Contract
excavation items. When invasive species are delineated on the Plans, the additional cost
for handling invasive material, following the BMPs, cleaning equipment, and wasting
excess invasive material will be incidental to all other Contract items. When invasive
species are not delineated on the Plans, and compensation is not otherwise provided for in
the Contract, the work of handling invasive material, following the BMPs, cleaning
equipment, and wasting excess invasive material will be considered extra work in
accordance with Subsection 104.03 and will be paid for in accordance with Subsection
109.06.
16. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – UTILITIES. Existing aerial facilities owned by Comcast, Consolidated
Communications, Green Mountain Power, Firstlight Fiber, VELCO, Vermont Tel, and Waitsfield
Champlain Valley Telecom will not require adjustment. The Contractor is cautioned to protect
these facilities from damage.
Existing underground facilities owned by AT&T, Comcast, Consolidated Communications,
Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom, and Champlain Water District will not require adjustment.
The Contractor is cautioned to protect these facilities from damage.
Existing water valves owned by Town of Williston PW may require adjustments to match the new
finished pavement elevation. Necessary elevation adjustments to municipally owned water valves
will be performed by the Contractor in accordance with Item 629.2800, Adjust Elevation of Valve
Box. The contractor will need to notify Town of Williston PW at least 2 weeks prior to scheduled
work.
Existing sewer manholes owned by Town of Willison may require adjustments to match the new
finished pavement elevation. Necessary elevation adjustments to municipally owned water valves
will be performed by the Contractor in accordance with Item 604.4200, Changing Elevation of
Sewer Manholes. The contractor will need to notify Town of Willison at least 2 weeks prior to
scheduled work.
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Existing gas valves owned by Vermont Gas Systems may require adjustments to match the new
finished pavement elevation. Necessary elevation adjustments to these valves will be performed
by representatives from Vermont Gas Systems. The contractor will need to coordinate this work
with Vermont Gas Systems at least 2 weeks prior to scheduled work.
Contacts for the above listed companies are as follows:
AT&T Bob Jordan (781) 640-3357
Comcast Conrad Ritchie (802) 338-0625
Consolidated Communications John Stempek (802) 735-4860
Green Mountain Power Alex Furdon (802) 353-7433
Firstlight Fiber Bill Gray (802) 373-4319
VELCO Lucas Stubbs (802) 770-9779
Vermont Tel Judy Paton (802) 289-2104
Waitsfield Champlain Valley Telecom Jim Urquhart (802) 496-8357
Vermont Gas Systems Adam Gero (802) 376-9699
Town of Williston PW Bruce Hoar (802) 878-1239
Champlain Water District Andrew Legg (802) 864-7457
Employees or agents of the above listed companies are to be allowed free and full access within
the project limits with the tools, materials, and equipment necessary to install, operate, maintain,
place, replace, relocate, and remove their facilities.
There will be no extra compensation paid to the Contractor for any inconvenience caused by
working around and with the companies, or their facilities. Should the Contractor desire additional
adjustments of the utility facilities for his/her convenience, proper arrangements shall be made in
conformance with Subsection 105.09.
The Contractor is advised that one or more of the parties to the Agreements for the construction of
the various utility facilities included in this contract have the option of withdrawing the work from
the contract. If any of the options are exercised, the contract utility work, in whole or in part, shall
be deleted from the contract by the Engineer. The deletion of all or part of these utility items from
the contract will not constitute any portion of an increase or decrease of 25% of the total original
contract amount or of the original length shown in the contract as set forth in subsection 109.05,
Compensation for Altered Plans or Quantities, and will not be subject to the provisions of 109.04,
Changes in the Character of the Work.
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There are areas of underground utilities that may require additional locating beyond normal dig
safe measures The Contractor is hereby notified that exploratory excavation to locate existing
underground facilities may be necessary to protect these facilities from damage. Where approved
by the Engineer, these utilities shall be located and/or exposed by methods such as air/vacuum
excavation and/or hand digging to determine their exact location. This exploratory work shall be
classified as Trench Excavation of Earth, Exploratory and payment shall be through Pay Item
“204.2200, Trench Excavation of Earth, Exploratory, (N.A.B.I).”
Vermont Statutes Annotated, Title 30, Chapter 86 (“Dig Safe”) requires notice to Dig Safe before
starting excavation activities. The Contractor must telephone Dig Safe at 811 at least 72 hours
(excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) before, but not more than 30 days before,
starting excavation activities at any location. In addition, before excavation and/or pavement
grinding in or on the state highway right-of-way, the Contractor must contact the Agency’s Traffic
Signal Superintendent, Dan Ertel, to obtain/verify the location of Agency’s underground utility
facilities or to confirm the absence of such facilities. Dan can be reached at (802) 343-2188.
The Contractor is advised that many towns are not members of Dig Safe. It is the Contractor’s
responsibility to check with towns prior to excavation and shall protect and restore utilities
damaged within the project and as set forth in Subsection 107.12.
All Contractors, subcontractors or material suppliers involved in any project-related activity shall
comply with all applicable codes and regulations related to working around live electrical lines;
including, but not limited to maintaining the required minimum clear distance from an electrical
utility facility. The Contractor’s Competent Safety Officer shall be well versed in OSHA and
VOSHA regulations and shall be capable of implementing a plan to conform to these regulations
during prosecution of work.
17. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – CONCURRENT CONSTRUCTION. The Contractor is made aware of
the following VTrans construction project(s) which are expected to be in progress within the area
of this project during its construction.
TABLE 1 – CONCURRENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Project Contractor Anticipated Contract
Completion Date
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This list is not all-inclusive and it is possible there may be other VTrans, municipal, or private
construction projects within the area of this project during its construction.
The Contractor shall coordinate construction schedules and traffic control with the work required
for these projects.
There will be no extra compensation paid to the Contractor for any inconvenience caused by
working around these or other projects.
18. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - SALVAGED MATERIALS. The Contractor is hereby notified that
Steel Beam Guardrail removed and not re-used on the project shall remain the property of the
State.
All costs for loading and delivering these salvaged materials will be incidental to Contract item
621.0100, Removal of Guardrail.
The Contractor shall load 250 linear feet of the salvaged materials onto suitable transport and
deliver them to the VTrans District 5 Colchester Fort Garage at 189 Troy Avenue Colchester, VT
05446
The Contractor shall contact Chris Achilles District 5 General Manager [Tel.: (802) 343-2445] a
minimum of 2 weeks prior to beginning delivery to the designated location.
19. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.
(a) The Contractor shall maintain a safe access to all ramps and U-turns at all times during the
construction of this project.
(b) During construction it will be necessary for the Contractor to maintain one-lane traffic for
extended periods of time. In no case shall the paved width for this one-lane traffic,
including shoulders, be reduced to less than 13 feet. This paved width shall remain free of
obstructions and obstacles at all times.
(c) The Contractor shall position Portable Changeable Message Signs at locations determined
by the Engineer properly warning motorists of the roadway conditions ahead. As directed
by the Engineer, these locations may change during construction as needs arise based on
daily work activities. The message to be displayed shall be submitted to the Engineer in
advance for approval. The displayed message should accurately reflect what motorists can
expect to encounter through the project area. The cost of providing the Portable Changeable
Message Signs will be paid for under Contract item 641.1500 or 641.1700, as applicable.
The Contractor shall also install and maintain appropriate construction signing warning the
traveling public of the expected roadway surface conditions.
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(d) Prior to final acceptance of the project, all drop inlets and bridge joints within the project
limits shall be cleaned and all material within the drop inlets and bridge joints shall be
removed. All paved areas adjacent to curbs shall be swept and cleaned of all extraneous
material. Costs for this work will not be paid for directly but will be considered incidental
to all Contract items.
(e) There are special events throughout the year that may require close communication and
coordination between the Contractor and the municipality to reduce conflicts. The
municipality will advise the Engineer and Contractor of the specifics of each event and the
Engineer will direct the Contractor as to what actions, if any, will be necessary on the
Contractor’s part to minimize impacts to the event. Special events that may conflict with
Contractor operations are not limited to those which may be listed in this Notice to Bidders.
There will be no extra compensation paid to the Contractor for any inconvenience caused
by working around any listed or unlisted special events.
For more information about area special events, contact the following:
St. George: Lisa Laramee
Town Clerk & Administrator
Town of St. George
21 Barber Road
St. George, VT 05495
townclerk@stgeorgevt.com
802-482-5272
Williston: Erik Wells
Town Manager
Town of Williston
7900 Williston Road
Williston, VT 05495
ewells@willistonvt.org
802-876-1168
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TABLE 1 – SCHEDULE OF KNOWN EVENTS
Event Date
Fourth of July Parade - Williston 7/4/2027
Dragon Day – St. George 5/29/2027
20. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – AFAD. The Contractor is hereby notified that Automated Flagger
Assistance Devices (AFADs) are remotely operated devices that enable a certified flagger to be
positioned out of the lane of traffic and are used to control motorists through work zones.
AFADs shall only be used in situations where there is no more than one lane of approaching traffic
that needs to be controlled. Additionally, since AFADs are not traffic control signals, they shall
not be used to replace traffic signals or other continuously operating traffic control devices.
These devices may be used as a safety enhancement to flaggers on an hour-for-hour basis. AFADs
shall meet the following requirements:
(a) All AFAD applications shall meet the requirements of the applicable sections of the current
edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
(b) All AFAD applications shall be in accordance with NCHRP Report 350 or the MASH for
the applicable test level and device weight. Documentation of the crashworthiness of the
device shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to use on the project.
(c) AFAD applications shall always be controlled by a flagger who has been trained in the
operation of the AFAD and who meets the requirements of Section 630. The flagger shall
not flag traffic and operate an AFAD at the same time.
(d) Should an AFAD malfunction or otherwise not function as intended they shall be replaced
by another AFAD or flagger(s) or work shall cease and the roadway shall be opened to
unrestricted traffic flow immediately.
(e) Each AFAD will be considered equivalent to one flagger and will be measured and paid
for on an hourly basis under Item 630.1500 Flaggers. One hour of AFAD use shall be paid
for as one hour of flagging.
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(f) Flaggers will only be measured for payment when actually performing flagging duties.
Flaggers controlling AFADs but not actually flagging will not be measured for payment,
but will be considered incidental to the Contract lump sum price for Item 641.1000 Traffic
Control, or Item 641.1100 Traffic Control, All-Inclusive, as applicable.
(g) The use of AFADs may be suspended at the discretion of the Engineer.
21. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – FUEL PRICE ADJUSTMENT. In addition to the items specified in
Section 690, the Special Specification items listed in Table 1 will also be eligible for Fuel Price
Adjustment under Section 690.
TABLE 1 – SPECIAL SPECIFICATION ITEMS SUBJECT TO FUEL PRICE ADJUSTMENT
Special Specification Pay Items Subject to
Adjustment:
Using the Tabulated Fuel Usage
Factor and Threshold Quantity for:
Item No. Item Name Work Category
N/A N/A N/A
22. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – SUBSECTION 101.02. Subsection 101.02 is hereby modified
by revising the definition of “Contract” to add the phrase “General Special Provisions”
immediately following the phrase “Standard Specifications”.
23. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – SUBSECTION 728.02. When material is supplied in accordance
with Subsection 728.02(b) or Subsection 728.02(e), material in accordance with AASHTO M 180-
18 or AASHTO M 180-23 may be substituted in place of material meeting AASHTO M 180-25.
Special Provisions Part II – Special Specifications
SECTION 678-0003 – FLASHING BEACON, POST-MOUNTED
678-0003.01 DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of furnishing and installing post-mounted flashing
beacons as indicated on the Plans and as directed by the Engineer.
The work under this section shall be performed in accordance with these provisions, the Plans, and Section
678.
678-0003.02 MATERIALS. Materials shall meet the requirements of the following subsections:
Paint for Traffic Control Signals................................................................................708.06
Assembly Hardware ...................................................................................................750.05
Flashing Beacons .......................................................................................................752.05
Electrical Conduit ......................................................................................................752.06
Traffic Signal Conductor Cable .................................................................................752.07
Grounding Electrodes ................................................................................................752.11
(a) Flashing Beacon, Post-Mounted. Post-mounted flashing beacons shall be in accordance with the
MUTCD, be one of the products listed on the Agency’s Approved Products List, and meet the
following requirements:
(1) AC-Powered. AC-powered flashing beacons shall have one or more beacons as shown on
the Plans, a control cabinet, and have the capability to be hardwired or wirelessly
interconnected with multiple flashing beacon assemblies associated with the feature being
warned.
(2) Solar-Powered. Solar-powered flashing beacons shall be in accordance with Subsection
678-0003.02(a)(1) and shall also include solar charging panels and batteries capable of
power autonomy for a minimum of 10 days without charging. The batteries used shall be
readily available and not proprietary.
678-0003.03 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. Flashing beacons shall be placed at the locations specified
and be installed as shown on the Plans. They shall also meet the requirements of and be configured in
accordance with the MUTCD.
The Contractor shall furnish copies of any system configuration software, peripheral cabling, and any
wireless hardware to the Engineer, who will provide it to the entity responsible for maintenance.
678-0003.04 SUBMITTALS.
(a) Fabrication Drawings. The Contractor shall submit fabrication drawings in accordance with
Subsection 105.06 and the Plans. Fabrication drawings shall include details of the beacons, conduit
and wiring, power supply, and solar panels (if required).
Special Provisions Part II – Special Specifications
(b) Documentation Requirements. One advance copy of equipment manuals furnished by the
manufacturer shall be submitted to the Engineer for review a minimum of 10 calendar days prior
to the scheduled start of the first operational stand-alone test. The manuals shall, at a minimum,
include the following:
(1) Complete and accurate schematic diagrams.
(2) Complete installation and operation procedures.
(3) Complete performance specifications (functions, electrical, mechanical, and
environmental) of the unit.
(4) Complete and accurate troubleshooting, diagnostic, and maintenance procedures.
(5) Documentation that installation locations and mounting hardware are in conformance with
the manufacturer’s recommendations.
678-0003.05 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Installation. Installation of flashing beacons, power supplies, and testing shall be performed in
accordance with the Contract, the manufacturer’s recommendations, and as directed by the
Engineer. Watertight breakaway electrical fuse holders shall be installed in all line and neutral
conductors. The Contractor shall consult with the applicable utility company prior to beginning
such work.
(b) Operations Stand-Alone Test. A 24-hour test period is required for all flashing beacon installations.
The completed flashing beacon installations shall be continuously operated for at least 24-hours in
a satisfactory manner. If any equipment fails during the 24-hour test period, it shall be repaired or
replaced at no additional cost to the Agency. Following the repair or replacement of any
equipment, a new 24-hour test period shall begin.
(c) Removing Flashing Beacons. The Contractor shall remove flashing beacons as shown on the Plans.
Unless otherwise shown on the Plans, removal shall include foundations to a minimum depth of
12 inches below finished grade, the posts, traffic signs, controller cabinet if present, solar panel if
present, all other incidentals, as applicable, and filling holes and returning the area to a condition
consistent with the adjacent area. Foundations shall not be removed when flashing beacon
assemblies are to be set or reset on them.
Flashing beacons shown on the Plans that are to be removed and salvaged, including the controller
cabinet, solar panels, and all other equipment, shall be removed as specified herein and delivered
to the locations identified in the Contract. Mounting hardware shall be in a sealed container and
clearly marked with its contents. Components damaged during removal or salvaging through the
fault of the Contractor, as determined by the Engineer, shall be replaced at no additional cost to
the Agency.
Special Provisions Part II – Special Specifications
Flashing beacons shown on the Plans that are to be removed and reset, including the controller
cabinet, solar panels, and all other equipment, as applicable, shall be removed as specified herein
and stored until they are to be reset. Components damaged during removal or storage through the
fault of the Contractor, as determined by the Engineer, shall be replaced at no additional cost to
the Agency.
(d) Resetting Flashing Beacons. Flashing beacons that are to be reset, including controller cabinets,
solar panels, and all other equipment, shall be reset at the locations shown on the Plans. Reset
flashing beacons shall be subject to the 24-hour operations stand-alone test period specified in
Subsection 678-0003.05(b).
The Contractor shall be responsible for transporting all controller cabinets, solar panels, and all
other equipment to and from the stockpiling location. The Contractor shall supply new mounting
hardware, as required, to reset flashing beacons. Controller cabinets, solar panels, and all other
equipment damaged during removing, transporting, stockpiling, and resetting through the fault of
the Contractor, as determined by the Engineer, shall be replaced at no additional cost to the
Agency.
678-0003.06 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. The quantity of Flashing Beacon, Post-Mounted, Solar-
Powered and Flashing Beacon, Post-Mounted, AC-Powered to be measured for payment will be the
number of each assembly installed in the complete and accepted work. An assembly shall be considered
all components associated with an individual installation at a single location, regardless of the number of
flashers included.
The quantity of Remove Flashing Beacon, Post-Mounted to be measured for payment will be the number
of each flashing beacon assembly removed in the complete and accepted work. An assembly shall be
considered all components associated with an individual installation at a single location, regardless of the
number of flashers included.
The quantity of Remove and Reset Flashing Beacon, Post-Mounted to be measured for payment will be
the number of each flashing beacon assembly removed and reset to a location identified in the Contract in
the complete and accepted work. An assembly shall be considered all components associated with an
individual installation at a single location, regardless of the number of flashers included.
678-0003.07 BASIS OF PAYMENT. The accepted quantity of Flashing Beacon, Post-Mounted, Solar-
Powered and Flashing Beacon, Post-Mounted, AC-Powered will be paid for at the Contract unit price per
each assembly at each designated location. Payment will be full compensation for furnishing and installing
mounting hardware, beacon heads, wiring and conduit, solar panels and batteries (if required), and all
other components necessary for a fully operational flashing beacon, and for furnishing all labor, materials,
tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.
Partial payments for Flashing Beacon, Post-Mounted, Solar-Powered and Flashing Beacon, Post-
Mounted, AC-Powered will be made as follows:
Special Provisions Part II – Special Specifications
(a) The first payment of 75% of the Contract unit price will be made upon installation of a functioning
system as indicated by a successful 24-hour continuous operation test period.
(b) The final 25% of the Contract unit price will be paid upon acceptance of the project.
The accepted quantity of Remove Flashing Beacon, Post-Mounted will be paid for at the Contract unit
price per each installation at the designated location. Payment will be full compensation for removing all
components transporting the components to a designated location if the system is to be salvaged, and for
furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.
The accepted quantity of Remove and Reset Flashing Beacon, Post-Mounted will be paid for at the
Contract unit price per each installation at the designated location. Payment will be full compensation for
removing all components, stockpiling, transporting the components to and from the stockpile location,
resetting the beacon, all testing required, and for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and
incidentals necessary to complete the work.
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item Pay Unit
678.3000001 Flashing Beacon, Post-Mounted, Solar-Powered ...............................Each
678.3000002 Flashing Beacon, Post-Mounted, AC-Powered ..................................Each
678.3000003 Remove Flashing Beacon, Post-Mounted ...........................................Each
678.3000004 Remove and Reset Flashing Beacon, Post-Mounted ..........................Each
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FHWA-1273 – Revised June 25, 2026
CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR
FEDERAL-AID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
I. General
II. Nondiscrimination
III. Davis-Bacon and Related Act Provisions
IV. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act
Provisions
V. Subletting or Assigning the Contract
VI. Safety: Accident Prevention
VII. False Statements Concerning Highway Projects
VIII. Implementation of Clean Air Act and Federal Water
Pollution Control Act
IX. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension,
Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion
X. Certification Regarding Use of Contract Funds for
Lobbying
XI. Use of United States-Flag Vessels
ATTACHMENTS
A. Employment and Materials Preference for Appalachian
Development Highway System or Appalachian Local Access
Road Contracts (included in Appalachian contracts only).
I. GENERAL
1. Historically, contracting agencies using Federal-aid highway
funds were required to ensure Form FHWA-1273 was
physically incorporated into all contracts and subcontracts.
Effective June 10, 2026, this requirement was eliminated [91
FR 25492]. Future use of Form FHWA-1273 is now optional on
the part of the contracting agency using Federal-aid highway
funds. FHWA continues to make Form FHWA-1273 available
as a convenience to contracting agencies. Contracting
agencies must continue to ensure compliance with the
provisions cited in Form FHWA-1273 in accordance with the
provisions regardless of the use of Form FHWA-1273.
Accordingly, the contracting agency retains the authority to
determine whether the contractor must use Form FHWA-1273
to physically incorporate required contract provisions in each
subcontract and in lower tier contracts. Where permitted by the
contracting agency, the contractor may choose other ways to
include required contract provisions in each subcontract,
besides incorporating Form FHWA-1273. Contract provisions
in Form FHWA-1273 are not required to be physically included
in subcontracts for design services on Federal-aid design-build
contracts, or in purchase orders, rental agreements and other
agreements for supplies or services.
The applicable provisions of Form FHWA-1273 are
incorporated by reference for work done under any purchase
order, rental agreement or agreement for other services. The
prime contractor or design-builder shall be responsible for
compliance by any subcontractor, lower-tier subcontractor or
service provider.
Contracting agencies may reference Form FHWA-1273 in
solicitation-for-bids or request-for-proposals documents.
2. Subject to the applicability criteria noted in the following
sections, these contract provisions shall apply to all work
performed on the contract by the contractor's own organization
and with the assistance of workers under the contractor's
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- Questions Due Raw
- 11/12/2026
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