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PROJECT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
GENERAL
SCOPE:
This contract is for annual needs of concrete bridge deck, structure and approach slab repairs,
and repair and replacement of concrete bridge joints at various bridge locations in
Division 5. The Contractor will also be responsible for providing necessary traffic control.
The work associated with this contract is expected to be performed primarily at night and will
not include additional payment outside of the associated nighttime line items and equipment.
All work and materials shall be in accordance with the provisions of the General Guidelines of
this contract, the Project Special Provisions, the North Carolina Department of
Transportation 2024 Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures, the North
Carolina Department of Transportation 2024 Roadway Standard Drawings, and the
current edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE (Prequalifying To Bid):
(7-18-06) (Rev. 12-23-25)
SPI 1-14A
In order for all prospective bidders to have an extensive knowledge of the project, all prospective
bidders shall attend a mandatory pre-bid conference at 1:30 p.m., Thursday February 12th,
2026.
NCDOT Century Center Building B
Temporary Construction Entrance to Building B – Door B-2
Boiling Springs Conference Room
1020 Birch Ridge Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
(919)707-7160
For any questions about the pre-bid conference, please contact:
Kayla Cooper, EI
Division 5 Contract Engineer
kncooper@ncdot.gov
919-707-7391
The pre-bid conference will include a thorough discussion of the plans, contract pay items,
special provisions, etc.
Only bidders who have attended and properly registered at the above scheduled pre-bid
conference and who have met all other prequalification requirements will be considered
prequalified to bid on this project. A bid received from a bidder who has not attended and
properly registered at the above scheduled pre-bid conference will not be accepted and
considered for award. There is not a virtual or call-in option for this mandatory pre-bid
conference.
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9. When specific traffic, safety, or emergency situations arise.
10. If the ambient temperature is less than 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Limited idling to provide
for the safety of vehicle occupants (e.g. to run the heater).
11. If the ambient temperature is greater than 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Limited idling to
provide for the safety of vehicle occupants of off-highway equipment (e.g. to run the air
conditioning) no more than 30 minutes.
12. Diesel powered vehicles may idle for up to 30 minutes to minimize restart problems.
Any vehicle, truck, or equipment in which the primary source of fuel is natural gas or electricity
is exempt from the idling limitations set forth in this special provision.
OUTSOURCING OUTSIDE THE USA:
(9-21-04) (Rev. 5-16-06)
SP1 G150
All work on consultant contracts, services contracts, and construction contracts shall be
performed in the United States of America. No work shall be outsourced outside of the United
States of America.
Outsourcing for the purpose of this provision is defined as the practice of subcontracting labor,
work, services, staffing, or personnel to entities located outside of the United States.
The North Carolina Secretary of Transportation shall approve exceptions to this provision in
writing.
NOTES TO CONTRACTOR:
For the duration of this contract and all work orders assigned therein, special attention
should be given to the Material and Equipment Storage and Parking of Personal Vehicles
provisions described in the 2024 Standard Specifications Section 1101-8 and 1101-9 located
on pages 11-2 and 11-3 respectively.
This contract will primarily consist of nighttime interstate and primary route work. No
additional payment will be rendered outside of the line items listed for associated night
time work.
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Pay Item
Concrete Repair 0.5 to 2 CF
Concrete Repair 2.1 to 5 CF
Concrete Repair 5.1 to 10 CF
Concrete Repair over 10 CF
Pay Unit
Cubic Feet
Cubic Feet
Cubic Feet
Cubic Feet
EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION FOR ID/IQ:
(2-15-22)
SPD 01-830
The Contractor shall arrive on site within Twenty-Four (24) hours of notification.
Compensation will be in addition to the specific line items in the contract. Emergency
Mobilization will be paid for at the contract unit price per each. Failure to respond within the
time frame will result in nonpayment of this item.
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item
Emergency Mobilization
Pay Unit
Each
NIGHT WORK:
Work assignments may require night operations. All tools excluding equipment and portable lighting
required for night work will be considered incidental to the night work temporary lane closure line item
that is associated with the work order assignment. High Visibility Devices will be required for nighttime
operations and shall be considered incidental to the night work temporary lane closure line item as
discussed elsewhere in this contract.
PORTABLE LIGHTING:
Work assignments may require night operations. Portable lighting required for nighttime work
shall abide by 2024 NCDOT Standard Specifications. Portable Lighting will be paid on a per
night basis per unit utilized.
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item
Pay Unit
Portable Lighting
Each
HIGH VISIBILITY DEVICES:
(10/25/2019) (Rev. 11/15/2022)
Description
Furnish and install High Visibility Devices for projects on interstates and freeways. High Visibility
Devices include drums, skinny drums, stationary work zone signs and rigid portable work zone signs. All
of these devices shall be new. Used devices are not acceptable.
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Materials
A) General
Use materials in accordance with the Manufacturer’s recommendations that will retain both durability and
retroreflectivity as described elsewhere in this specification for a period of at least 36 months.
The following are required High Visibility Devices to be used for work zone performance applications.
• Drums
• Skinny Drums (Daytime use only)
• Stationary Work Zone Signs
• Rigid Portable Work Zone Signs
All drums and skinny drums shall be new and meet the existing requirements of Section 1089-5 of the
NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures and shall have Grade B flexible, fluorescent
orange sheeting that meets the retroreflective requirements of Section 1092-2 of the NCDOT Standard
Specifications for Roads and Structures.
All stationary work zone signs shall be new and meet the existing requirements of Section 1089-1 of the
NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. Legend overlays are prohibited and shall not
be accepted on the interstate/freeway or associated intersecting roadways. Vertical signpost reflector
strips shall be added to all stationary sign supports. Use Grade B fluorescent orange for work zone sign
supports and Grade B fluorescent yellow for exit sign supports. Install strips a minimum of 2” wide, a
minimum of 6’ in length on sign supports with one sign mounted and a minimum of 4.5’ in length for
sign supports with two or more signs mounted vertically.
All portable work zone signs shall be new and have composite substrates as described in Section 1089-1
of the NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures. Roll-up signs do not meet the
requirements of this provision. The remainder of the existing requirements of Section 1089-1 of the
NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures remain. Used sign stands are acceptable.
B) Material Qualifications/Certifications
Only use materials as listed above that are on the NCDOT Approved Products List. In addition, provide a
Type 3 Material Certification for all materials in accordance with Section 106-3 and Section 1087-4.
(C) Performance
Poor performance of any device or sign at any site, whether or not related to a specific contract may be
grounds for removing the material from the NCDOT Approved Products List and/or removing from any
project under contract.
Construction Methods
All requirements of Section 1110-3 and Section 1130-3 of the NCDOT Standard Specifications for Roads
and Structures shall apply except roll up signs are not permitted for use.
The use of skinny drums is prohibited for any nighttime lane closures on interstates/freeways.
Maintenance
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Replace any sign or drum that prematurely fails due to any damage or defect that causes it to perform
unsatisfactorily with an “in kind” device of similar quality and age according to the guidelines set forth in
the American Traffic Safety Service Association’s (ATSSA) Quality Guidelines for Work Zone Traffic
Control Devices. An “in kind” replacement sign or drum is not required to be new, however, it shall be
less than 1 year old and have 100% of its original sheeting area and at least 85% of the retroreflective
qualities of a new device, so that it is undetectable adjacent to the original devices and signs placed on the
project.
Measurement and Payment
Compensation for High Visibility Devices will be considered incidental to the Night Work
Temporary Lane Closure line item associated with the work order.
ROADWAY TRAFFIC CONTROL AND WORK ZONE SAFETY:
The Contractor shall maintain traffic during construction and provide, install, and maintain all
traffic control devices in accordance with these project guidelines, the Project Traffic Control
Plans, the Project Special Provisions, North Carolina Department of Transportation Standard
Specifications for Roads and Structures 2024, and the current edition of the Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
The Contractor shall utilize complete and proper traffic controls and traffic control devices
during all operations. All traffic control and traffic control devices required for any operation
shall be functional and in place prior to the commencement of that operation. Signs for
temporary operations shall be removed during periods of inactivity. The Contractor is required to
leave the project in a manner that will be safe to the traveling public, and which will not impede
motorists.
Traffic movements through lane closures on roads with two-way traffic shall be controlled by
flaggers stationed at each end of the work zone. In situations where sight distance is limited, the
Contractor shall provide additional means of controlling traffic, including, but not limited to,
twoway radios, pilot vehicles, or additional flaggers. Flaggers shall be competent personnel,
adequately trained in flagging procedures, and furnished with proper safety devices and
equipment, including, but not limited to, safety vests and stop/slow paddles. Use police officers
as necessary to control traffic.
All personnel when working in traffic areas or in areas within a close proximity to traffic
shall wear an approved safety vest, or shirt or jacket which meets the color requirements of
the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and
regulations governing safety, health, and sanitation, and shall provide all safeguards, safety
devices, and protective equipment, and shall take any other needed actions, on his own
responsibility that are reasonably necessary to protect the life and health of employees on the job
and the safety of the public, and to protect property in connection with the performance of the
work covered by the contract.
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