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Contract Number: C03298
Contract Name: ROCKINGHAM BF 025-1(48)
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
209-0003 SPRAY-APPLIED CEMENTITIOUS PIPE LINER ____________________________10
Impact Plans ___________________________________________________________________ 15
Required Contract Provisions for Federal Aid Construction Contracts FHWA 1273 June 2026 __ 26
USDOL Davis Bacon Wage Rates 2026 - Windham County _____________________________ 38
Bidding Requirements and Conditions ______________________________________________ 42
DBE Policy Required Contract Requirements CR110 - 2026 _____________________________ 54
Attachment C - Standard State Contract and Grant Provisions Rev 2-13-26 _________________ 59
USDOT Standard Title VI Nondiscrim Assurances Appendix A and E _____________________ 69
Standard Federal EEO Construction Contract Specifications _____________________________ 72
Contractor EEO Certification Form - CA109 _________________________________________ 79
Vermont AOT Certificate of Compliance - CA271 _____________________________________ 80
Vermont AOT Minimum Labor and Truck Rates - CA101 _______________________________ 84
Commodity Index Prices CA170 - Spec Book 2024 ____________________________________ 85
Proposal Schedule of Pay Items ____________________________________________________ 86
Rockingham BF 025-1(48)
PIN Number(s): 19B209 Advertised October 28, 2026
Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders 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 OUTSIDE OF THE CONSTRUCTION SEASON. The
Contractor is hereby notified that limited work outside of the construction season, as defined in
Subsection 101.02, will be permitted on this Contract. Only activities necessary to clear trees, as
determined by the Engineer, will be allowed to be performed outside the construction season. The
Contractor shall notify the Engineer at least 14 calendar days before work outside the construction
season is to begin.
Allowance of work outside of the construction season does not relax or waive any applicable
specification requirements, including requirements and limitations related to workmanship,
weather, temperature, materials, or any other conditions for any item of work.
4. 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://vtrans.vermont.gov/sites/aot/files/documents/VTrans%20Guidance%20for%20Contractor
s%20and%20Suppliers.pdf
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.
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Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 2
5. 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.
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.
6. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – OTHER SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.
Impact Plans
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 and E
Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications – CA26
Contractor Equal Employment Opportunity 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
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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
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Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 3
10. 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:
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.
11. 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
(b) Record Plans
12. 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
13. 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 northern long-eared bat and tricolored bat. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel
working on the project site are aware of all environmental commitments related to the
northern long-eared bat and tricolored bat.
The removal of trees shall be completed between OCT 1- APR14, inclusive. All trees that
are to be removed must be clearly marked.
The Contractor is hereby made aware of the potential for TOY restrictions related to
proposed off-site 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.
The contractor is required to report any dead, injured bat(s) found during construction to
the resident engineer. The VTrans Highways PDB Environmental Section Biologist shall
be notified to complete the required coordination.
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Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 4
14. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – UTILITIES. Existing aerial facilities owned by Green Mountain Power,
Consolidated Communications (Fidium) & Comcast will not require adjustment. The Contractor
is cautioned to protect these facilities from damage.
Contacts for the above listed companies are as follows:
Green Mountain Power Justin Mason 802-318-7792
Consolidated Communications Tom Yannone 802-735-4810
Comcast Craig Kemp 603-494-9555
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 Cooperation with Utilities.
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).”
The Contractor shall notify the aerial utility pole owner if excavation is within 10 feet of an existing
pole. That pole owner may choose to be onsite for this activity. There will be no excavation
allowed within 5 feet of existing poles and anchoring.
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.
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Special Provisions Part I – Notices to Bidders Page 5
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 Protection and Restoration of
Utilities and Services.
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.
15. 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
N/A N/A N/A
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.
16. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.
(a) 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 14 feet. This paved width shall remain free of
obstructions and obstacles at all times.
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(b) 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.
17. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – PERMITTED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY. The Contractor is hereby
notified that an OSHA compliant Confined Space Entry Plan that adheres to 29 CFR 1926 Subpart
AA (1926.1200-1926.1213) shall be provided to the Engineer prior to any person entering a
permitted confined space. A copy of the entry permit shall be included in the Plan. The
Contractor’s Confined Space Entry Plan shall include provisions to allow for State inspection staff
to access the permitted confined space to perform inspection activities with all appropriate safety
measures in place. In addition, Entry Permit recordings shall be logged each day and submitted to
the Engineer on a weekly basis, at a minimum. All costs associated with the Confined Space Entry
Program will be considered incidental to Item 635.1100, Mobilization/Demobilization.
18. 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.
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(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.
(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.
19. NOTICE TO BIDDERS – SPECIALTY ITEM. The Contractor is hereby notified that for the
purposes of meeting the requirements of Subsection 108.01(b), item 209.0100003 Spray-Applied
Cementitious Pipe Liner (6.3FT x 7.5FT), will be considered a specialty item as described in
Subsection 108.01(c).
20. 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”.
21. 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 209-0003 – SPRAY-APPLIED CEMENTITIOUS PIPE LINER
209-0003.01 DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of lining an existing pipe with a cementitious or
geopolymer spray-applied pipe liner.
209-0003.02 MATERIALS. Materials shall meet the requirements of the following subsections:
Welded Wire Reinforcement .....................................................................................713.03
(a) Spray-Applied Cementitious Pipe Liner. Pipe liners shall be cementitious or geopolymer-based
liners, evaluated in accordance with the AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions work
plan for Evaluation of Pipe Lining Systems for Storm Water Conveyance, and be one of the
products listed on the Agency’s Approved Products List. Pipe liners shall be in accordance with
ASTM F3706, Table 1 and meet the requirements of Table 209-0003.02A.
TABLE 209-0003.02A – PERMEABILITY AND RESISTIVITY REQUIREMENTS
Property Test Method Requirement
Rapid chloride permeability ASTM C1202 Low (< 2,000 coulombs)
Surface resistivity AASHTO T 358 Low (> 21 kiloohm-cm)
209-0003.03 INSTALLER REQUIREMENTS. Installers shall meet the following criteria:
(a) The spray-applied pipe liner applicator shall have a minimum of 5 years of experience in similarly
sized pipes using the method of application and type of equipment proposed in the Contract.
(b) The supervisor in responsible charge shall have at least 2 years of successful recent experience
operating the same type of equipment on similar work.
(c) The installer shall be certified or approved by the manufacturer.
209-0003.04 SUBMITTALS. Submittals shall be made in accordance with Subsection 105.06 and, at a
minimum, shall include the following:
(a) Product name and the name of the manufacturer of the spray-applied cementitious pipe liner,
complete product data sheets, and installation instructions including details of mix proportions.
(b) A video survey of the host pipe after cleaning and before installation.
(c) Working plans and method statements describing the execution of the work. At a minimum, the
descriptions shall include:
(1) Methods for preparing surfaces to accept lining.
Special Provisions Part II – Special Specifications
(2) Methods and materials for patching the host pipe and stopping infiltration.
(3) Methods, equipment, and procedures to be used to apply the liner, including monitoring
and recording equipment, metering methods, and methods of transporting materials within
the pipe.
(4) Curing methods to be used, including methods to control humidity and air velocity inside
the pipe, to supply and dispose of curing water, and procedures to fill the pipe with water
at the end of the curing period.
(5) Methods for hand-finished applications and anticipated locations.
(6) Methods of preparing joints between successive shifts.
(d) A quality control plan describing:
(1) Methods for ensuring that the thickness and density of the liner conform to the specified
requirements.
(2) Methods for repairing defective portions of the liner.
(3) Contingency plan to meet specified requirements in the event of an interruption to the liner
placement.
(4) Methods for controlling quality and mixing of liner material including QC testing.
In addition, the Contractor shall maintain and submit daily logs of lining operations, including volumes,
lengths of pipe lined, and duration of application. These logs shall be submitted no later than the beginning
of the following working day.
209-0003.05 DESIGN.
(a) General Requirements. Liner thickness calculations shall be submitted as design drawings in
accordance with the requirements of Subsection 105.06.
The structural spray-applied pipe lining rehabilitation system shall be designed assuming a fully
deteriorated pipe condition.
Structural design shall be based on the physical properties of the materials and shall use the more
conservative ASTM C78 values for flexural strength, not values obtained from ASTM C293.
(b) Design Live Loading. The design live loading shall be HL-93 and in accordance with the AASHTO
LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
Special Provisions Part II – Special Specifications
209-0003.06 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Flow Bypassing. Pipe lining shall be performed in the dry. Where required, flows shall be bypassed
around the host pipe as specified in the Contract.
(b) Cleaning. All debris and obstructions shall be removed from the host pipe. The surface of the host
pipe shall be cleaned and prepared according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
(c) Pre-Installation Inspection. The host pipe shall be inspected after cleaning and before any patching
or lining work begins to ensure that there are no obstructions that would hinder the lining process.
The locations of all lateral connections to the host pipe shall be recorded.
The Contractor shall perform a pre-installation video survey of the host pipe and provide a copy
of the video to the Engineer 7 calendar days prior to beginning liner installation.
(d) Preparation. Voids behind the host pipe shall be filled prior to lining the pipe as shown on the
Plans.
Holes and gaps in the host pipe itself shall be patched with an appropriate material approved by
the Engineer, or the same material to be used for the liner, to provide a solid continuous surface
on which to spray. Patches shall completely stop water infiltration into the host pipe.
Lateral connections to the host pipe shall be prepared according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Walls, surfaces, the streambed, and plants at the entrance and exit of the host pipe shall be protected
from overspray.
(e) Installation. The liner shall be applied to the prepared surface using equipment recommended by
the manufacturer and methods that will produce a uniform, smooth surface.
For corrugated pipes, the liner material shall be applied to the required minimum thickness
measured from the crest of the corrugations in order to create a uniform internal surface without
corrugations. If necessary to achieve a uniform internal surface, the corrugation valleys shall be
filled first.
All bolt and rivet heads shall be covered by a minimum of 1/2 inch of liner material.
The liner shall be continuous over the entire length of the host pipe and free from defects such as
foreign inclusions, holes, and cracks greater than 0.01 inches in width. The finished product shall
be impervious to water infiltration and exfiltration.
Special Provisions Part II – Special Specifications
(f) Joints. Joints between successive field lining shifts or other interruption of the mechanical lining
applications shall be hand-pointed.
Adjacent surfaces shall be dampened prior to hand-pointing the joints. The material shall be
prepared in small batches so as to avoid stiffening prior to application. The finished joint shall be
smooth and flush with the adjacent pipe surfaces.
(g) Curing. During the lining operation, humidity and air velocity inside the pipe shall be controlled
to reduce drying shrinkage. Curing operations shall begin immediately after final inspection of
each day’s work. The pipe shall be closed using bulkheads and a moist atmosphere shall be
maintained by means of mist head sprinklers which operate so as to keep the liner continuously
damp. Curing time shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
(h) Repairs. Any interruption to the lining application that permits the liner material to take a
permanent set, thereby forming a definite construction joint, shall require that a square shoulder
be formed by either placing the liner material against a backing strip or by cutting back the liner
material with a trowel or other suitable tool.
If the Contractor elects to cut back the liner material with a trowel or other suitable tool:
(1) The irregular edges of the material last placed shall be cut back to a clean, unbroken surface
perpendicular to the pipe face.
(2) The cut-back surface shall provide a suitable construction joint between the material last
placed and the material to be subsequently placed.
Construction joints shall not be feathered.
Cracks greater than 0.01 inches in width shall be repaired in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations or to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
Portions of the liner containing sand pockets, voids, oversanded areas, blisters, drummy areas,
excessively cracked areas, and thin spots shall be removed. The liner shall be cut back to a clean,
unbroken surface perpendicular to the pipe face and replaced by an approved method to the full
required thickness. Material remaining in place shall not be shattered or disturbed.
Prior to fresh material being placed against previously placed material that has achieved a
permanent set, the surfaces of the set material shall be thoroughly cleaned and wetted to ensure a
good bond.
(i) Quality Control. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer immediately upon discovering any
defective portion of the liner or upon interrupting liner application.
The batch or lot number from the product containers used each day shall be recorded.
Special Provisions Part II – Special Specifications
The Contractor shall perform quality control testing on the liner material in accordance with ASTM
C109. They shall prepare 3 specimens for the 7-day test and 3 specimens for the 28-day test as
well as an additional 3 reserve specimens, for a total of 9 test specimens. The personnel preparing
the specimens shall have, at a minimum, ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
Certification. The samples shall be transported to a qualified laboratory for testing.
209-0003.07 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. The quantity of Spray-Applied Cementitious Pipe Liner
to be measured for payment will be the number of linear feet of pipe lined in the complete and accepted
work.
209-0003.08 BASIS OF PAYMENT. The accepted quantity of Spray-Applied Cementitious Pipe Liner
will be paid for at the Contract unit price per linear foot. Payment will be full compensation for cleaning,
inspecting, and preparing the host pipe; patching holes and gaps in the host pipe; installing, curing, and
repairing the liner; performing quality control; and for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment,
and incidentals necessary to complete the work.
Payment for flow bypassing or other measures necessary to perform the work in the dry will be made
under the appropriate Section 614 pay item.
Filling voids behind the existing host pipe will be paid for separately under the appropriate Contract pay
items.
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item Pay Unit
209.0100003 Spray-Applied Cementitious Pipe Liner .............................................Linear Foot
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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
immediate superintendence and to all work performed on the
contract by piecework, station work, or by subcontract.
3. A breach of any of the stipulations contained in these
Required Contract Provisions may be sufficient grounds for
withholding of progress payments, withholding of final
payment, termination of the contract, suspension / debarment
or any other action determined to be appropriate by the
contracting agency and FHWA.
4. Selection of Labor: During the performance of this contract,
the contractor shall not use convict labor for any purpose
within the limits of a construction project on a Federal-aid
highway unless it is labor performed by convicts who are on
parole, supervised release, or probation. 23 U.S.C. 114(b).
The term Federal-aid highway does not include roadways
functionally classified as local roads or rural minor collectors.
23 U.S.C. 101(a).
II. NONDISCRIMINATION
The contractor and all subcontractors must comply with the
following policies: 29 CFR Parts 1625-1627, 23 U.S.C. 140,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29
U.S.C. 794), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), and related regulations
including 49 CFR Parts 21, 26, and 27, including any
amendments thereto.
Note: The U.S. Department of Labor has exclusive authority to
determine compliance with 29 CFR Parts 1625-1627. The
contracting agency and the FHWA have the authority and the
responsibility to ensure compliance with 23 U.S.C. 140,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29
U.S.C. 794), and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), and related regulations
including 49 CFR Parts 21, 26, and 27, including any
amendments thereto.
The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) set forth under 28 CFR Part 35 and
29 CFR Part 1630 are incorporated by reference in this
contract.
1. Assurances Required:
a. The requirements of 49 CFR Part 26, including any
amendments thereto, and the State DOT’s FHWA-approved
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program are
incorporated by reference.
b. The contractor, subrecipient or subcontractor shall not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex
in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry
out applicable requirements of 49 CFR part 26, including any
amendments thereto, in the award and administration of DOT-
assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these
requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may
result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy
as the recipient deems appropriate, which may include, but is
not limited to:
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(1) Withholding monthly progress payments;
(2) Assessing sanctions;
(3) Liquidated damages; and/or
(4) Disqualifying the contractor from future bidding as non-
responsible.
c. The Title VI and nondiscrimination provisions of U.S.
DOT Order 1050.2A at Appendixes A and E, including any
amendments thereto, are incorporated by reference. 49 CFR
Part 21.
III. DAVIS-BACON AND RELATED ACT PROVISIONS
This section is applicable to all Federal-aid construction
projects exceeding $2,000 and to all related subcontracts and
lower-tier subcontracts (regardless of subcontract size), in
accordance with 29 CFR 5.5. The requirements apply to all
projects located within the right-of-way of a roadway that is
functionally classified as Federal-aid highway. 23 U.S.C. 113.
This excludes roadways functionally classified as local roads
or rural minor collectors, which are exempt. 23 U.S.C. 101.
Where applicable law requires that projects be treated as a
project on a Federal-aid highway, the provisions of this subpart
will apply regardless of the location of the project. Examples
include: Surface Transportation Block Grant Program projects
funded under 23 U.S.C. 133 [excluding recreational trails
projects], the Nationally Significant Freight and Highway
Projects funded under 23 U.S.C. 117, and National Highway
Freight Program projects funded under 23 U.S.C. 167.
The following provisions are from the U.S. Department of
Labor regulations in 29 CFR 5.5 “Contract provisions and
related matters” with minor revisions to conform to the FHWA-
1273 format and FHWA program requirements.
1. Minimum wages (29 CFR 5.5)
a. Wage rates and fringe benefits. All laborers and
mechanics employed or working upon the site of the work (or
otherwise working in construction or development of the
project under a development statute), will be paid
unconditionally and not less often than once a week, and
without subsequent deduction or rebate on any account
(except such payroll deductions as are permitted by
regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor under the
Copeland Act (29 CFR part 3)), the full amount of basic hourly
wages and bona fide fringe benefits (or cash equivalents
thereof) due at time of payment computed at rates not less
than those contained in the wage determination of the
Secretary of Labor which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof, regardless of any contractual relationship which may
be alleged to exist between the contractor and such laborers
and mechanics. As provided in paragraphs (d) and (e) of 29
CFR 5.5, the appropriate wage determinations are effective by
operation of law even if they have not been attached to the
contract. Contributions made or costs reasonably anticipated
for bona fide fringe benefits under the Davis-Bacon Act (40
U.S.C. 3141(2)(B)) on behalf of laborers or mechanics are
considered wages paid to such laborers or mechanics, subject
to the provisions of paragraph 1.e. of this section; also, regular
contributions made or costs incurred for more than a weekly
period (but not less often than quarterly) under plans, funds, or
programs which cover the particular weekly period, are
deemed to be constructively made or incurred during such
weekly period. Such laborers and mechanics must be paid the
appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits on the wage
determination for the classification(s) of work actually
performed, without regard to skill, except as provided in
paragraph 4. of this section. Laborers or mechanics performing
work in more than one classification may be compensated at
the rate specified for each classification for the time actually
worked therein: Provided, That the employer's payroll records
accurately set forth the time spent in each classification in
which work is performed. The wage determination (including
any additional classifications and wage rates conformed under
paragraph 1.c. of this section) and the Davis-Bacon poster
(WH–1321) must be posted at all times by the contractor and
its subcontractors at the site of the work in a prominent and
accessible place where it can be easily seen
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