DEPARTMENT OF ROADS117 South Groesbeck Highway+Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043

Phone: (586) 463-8671www.MacombCountyMi.govjroads

Robert P. Hoepfner, P.E.Director of Roads

MACOMB COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ROADSADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR

2014 PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECTPROJECT NO. 031214

BIDS DUE: Friday, June 6,2014 at 11:00 AM EST

Please see all details on this bid on the Macomb County Department of Roads website atwww.rcmcweb.org under the BIDS/CONTRACTS section or at www.mitn.info.

COUNTY-WIDE PAVEMENTMARKING PROGRAMPROJECT#031214

INDEX

PAGEAdvertisement to Bid 2

Scheduleof Items 3

Bid 5

Instructions to Bidders 6

Measurementand Payment 9 .

Notice to Bidders - Insurance 10

Sampleof Insurance Requirements 11

2012 Standard Specifications for Construction 12

SpecialProvisionsfor PavementMarkings,Centerline& Edgeline 13

SpecialProvisionsfor PavementMarking, Centerlineand EdgelineEquipment 15

SpecialProvisionsfor Waterborne PavementMarking Material 16

SpecialProvisionsfor Application 17

SpecialProvisionsfor Material Deficiencies 19

Notice Relating to Bid Quantities 20

Notice to Bidders - Inquiries and Questions 21

SpecialProvisionsfor Maintaining Traffic 22

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR2014 COUNTY-WIDE PAVEMENT MARKING PROGRAM (PROJECT #031214)

The Macomb County Department of Roads will accept sealed bids until Friday, June 6, 2014 at11:00 a.m. EST, at the Macomb County Department of Roads Administration Building, 117 SouthGroesbeck Highway, Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043, at which time and place all bids will bepublicly opened and read.

PROJECT: This project will consist of the following approximate materials/quantities. Thisproject will include longitudinal pavement markings only. Specialty markings such as crosswalkswill not be part of the project. The Macomb County Department of Roads will receive sealed bidsfor the following project until 11:00 a.m., local time, Friday, June 6, 2014 at the Macomb CountyDepartment of Roads, 117 S. Groesbeck Highway, Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043 at which timeand place all bids will be publicly opened and read:

Pavt Mrkg, Waterborne, 4 inch, WhitePavt Mrkg, Waterborne, 4 inch, YellowPavt Mrkg, Waterborne, 6 inch, White

621,450.00 ft.3,469,700.00 ft.3,223,200.00 ft.

Specifications will be on file and will be available on or after, May 16, 2014 at the MacombCounty Department of Roads, Administration Building, 117 South Groesbeck Highway, MountClemens, Michigan. Prospective bidders must have current prequalification with the MichiganDepartment of Transportation in the proper classification and numerical rating for the work bid.

NOTE: Bids which do not comply with the following pre-qualification requirements may not beread at the discretion of the Board. The pre-qualification rating shall be attached to the bid.

1. The pre-qualification rating shall be on file at the Macomb County Department of Roads,or shall be attached to the bid. However, a letter from the Michigan Department ofTransportation may be accepted if the letter discloses that the pre-qualification ratingwith MDOT is extended, is currently in effect, and has not lapsed.

2. A contractor whose pre-qualifications have expired, and is unable to supply with theproposal a letter of extension from the Michigan Department of Transportation pre-qualification unit, as described in number one (1) above, shall certify in writing thattheir pre-qualification has been extended by the Michigan Department of Transportationuntil such time as their new rating can be issued. Certification means a written,notarized affidavit under oath, setting forth facts (dates, times and individuals), whichwill serve to substantiate the contractor's claims of classification. If this certificationdoes not accompany the bid, the Board in its discretion may elect not to read the bid.

NET CLASSIFICATION: 475 N3 (Pavement Marking)

A satisfactory bid bond, certified or cashier's check, bank money order, or certificate of depositon an open, solvent bank, in the amount of not less than five (5%) percent of the total bid,payable to the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Macomb shall be submitted witheach bid.

The Macomb County Department of Roads at its discretion, reserves the right to reject any or allbids and to waive any irregularities in the bidding process, and to make the award as may appearto be in the best interest of the County of Macomb. No bid may be withdrawn after thescheduled closing time for receiving bids for at least 45 days.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:If your bid is the lowest accepted bid, and if you refuse to accept the award of the contract due to the change in what you quoted as amaximum or specified price, you will forfeit your proposal guaranty.

Schedule of Items

Contract 10:Contract Year:Location:Description:

Project Number:Estimate Number:Project Type:Location:

Description:

0312142014

2014 Pavement Marking1MiscellaneousCountywide

Project Engineer:Date Created:Fed/State #:Fed Item:Control Section:

Pacella03/15/2014

Letting Da te: Friday, June 06, 2014 11:00 AM

Contractor:

Contract # 031214MERL: 5.2.0

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Pay Item Description Quantity Units Bid Price Total

1500001 Mobilization, Max. __ 1 LS

8110011 Call Back, Mobilization 2 Ea

8110231 Pavt Mrkg, Waterborne, 4 inch, White 621,450 Ft

8110232 Pavt Mrkg, Waterborne, 4 inch, Yellow 3,469,700 Ft

8110233 Pavt Mrkg, Waterborne, 6 inch, White 3,223,200 Ft

8120170 Minor Traf Devices 1 LS

8120210 Pavt Mrkg, Longit, 6 inch or Less Width, Rem 2,000 Ft

Bid Total: _

Contractor SignaturelTitle: _

Contract # 031214MERL: 5.2.0

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MACOMB COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ROADSBID

County-Wide Pavement Marking ProgramProject #031214

PROJECT #031214

TYPE OF WORKPavement Marking

The undersigned has examined the plans and specifications described in the bid for this projectand is fully informed as to the nature of the work and the conditions relating to its performanceand understands the quantities shown are approximate only and are subject to either increase ordecrease.

The undersigned hereby proposes to furnish all necessary machinery, tools, apparatus, and othermeans of construction, do all the work, furnish all the materials except as otherwise specified,and, or each unit price, lump sum, or one each named in the itemized bid, to complete the workin strict conformity with the requirements of the 2012 Standard Specifications for Construction,Michigan Department of Transportation and such other special provisions and supplementalspecifications as may be part of the bid for this project.

The undersigned further proposes to do such extra work as may be authorized by the MacombCounty Department of Roads, prices for which are not included in the itemized bid.Compensation shall be made on the basis agreed upon before such work is begun.

THE UNDERSIGNEDUNDERSTANDSAND AGREESTHAT THE MACOMBCOUNTYDEPARTMENTOF ROADS RESERVESTHE RIGHT TO REJECTANY AND ALL BIDS AND NO CONTRACTUALRELATIONSHIP SHALL EXIST BETWEENTHE UNDERSIGNED AND THE MACOMB COUNTYDEPARTMENTOF ROADS FOR THE WORK DESCRIBED HEREIN UNTIL SUCH TIME AS ACONTRACTDOCUMENTHAS BEEN FORMALLYEXECUTEDBY BOTH THE UNDERSIGNEDANDMACOMBCOUNTY.

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of addenda issued by the Macomb CountyDepartment of Roads in respect of the foregoing project, and being numbered:

Name (Please Print)

Company Name

Address

Telephone Number

Authorized Signature

City, State, Zip Code

Fax Number

NOTICE: ONLY the bidder to whom it was originally issued by the Macomb County Departmentof Roadsmay use this bidding bid.

BID TOTAL: _' _

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The contractor shall complete the work herein described in strict accordance with the planstherefore and in strict conformity with the requirements of the Michigan Department ofTransportation's 2012 Standard Specifications for Construction, and such other special provisionsand supplemental specifications as may be a part of this bid. For the purpose of this bid,Michigan Department of State Highways, Michigan Department of State Highways andTransportation, and Michigan Department of Transportation shall be considered one and thesame. The published Invitation for Bid or Advertisement for the proposed' work is to beconsidered a part of the "Instructions to Bidders".

PREPARATION OF BIDThe bid must be properly signed and the address of the bidder given. If the bidder is a co-partnership, each member shall sign the bid. The Board, at 'its discretion may require that theco-partnership file in the office of the Board a duly executed certificate of co-partnership. Acorporation who shall present the bid shall do so by its duly authorized officers in accordancewith its articles of incorporation. The Boflrd at its discretion may require that the corporation filewith the office of the Board a certified copy of the incorporation and authority of officers'signature. SeeArticle 102.05 of the 2012 Standard Specificationsfor Construction. Bid pricesshall be entered to the nearest one cent {O.01L

BID REJECTIONAttention of Bidders is directed to the 2012 Standard Specification for Construction Article102.11, relating to Bid Rejectionand 102.06, relating to Irregular Bids.

NUMBER OF COPIES OF CONTRACTThree (3) copies of the contract with the bonds will be required to be executed by the Contractorand the Board of County Commissionersof the County of Macomb.

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULEThe bidder shall complete the Construction Schedule, as provided in the bid, by indicating thedates for completion of the major items of work. This schedule shall become a part of thecontract. As the work progresses, the Traffic Engineer will check the construction program and,from time to time, order such modifications as may in his opinion be necessary to comply withthe completion date and general construction progress. See Article 102.14 of the 2012 StandardSpecifications for Construdion.

PREOUILIFICATION OF BIDDERSProspective bidders must be pre-qualified by the Michigan Department of Transportation andmust have the proper classification and numerical rating required for the work on which heproposed to bid. See Article 102.01 of the 2012 Standard Specifications for Construdion.

SUB-CONTRACTING OF CONTRACT WORKPrior to naming a sub-contractor for any of the designated items or specialty items listed underSubcontract Provisions, the principal Contractor must assure himself that the requirements ofArticle 108.01 of the 2012 StandardSpecificationsfor Construction will be met.

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SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

101 TERMS, FORMAT AND DEFINITIONSThe intent and meaning of terms shall be in accordancewith Section 101 of the 2012 StandardSpecifications for Construction, except as herein provided.

102 BID SUBMISSION, AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACTThese requirements shall be in accordance with Section 102 of the 2012 Standard Specificationsfor Construction, except as herein provided.

102.17 BID GUARANTY PAYMENTNo bid will be considered unless accompanied by a bid bond, certified or cashier's check orCertificate of Deposit on an open, solvent bank in the amount of not less than five percent (5%)of the total bid, payable to the Board of County Commissioners of Macomb County as aguarantee that the bidder will enter into contract.

102.15 EXECUTION AND AWARD OF CONTRACTThese requirements shall be in accordance with Section 102 of the 2012 Standard Specificationsfor Construction, except as here in provided.

102.16 REOUIREMENTS OF CONTRACT BONDPerformance and Lien Bonds shall be furnished in accordance with Article 102.16 of the 2012Standard Specifications for Construction, exceot that the amount of such bonds shall be 100% ofthe total contract Price.

107.10 INDEMNIFICATION, DAMAGE LIABLITY AND INSURANCEThe contractor shall safe harmless and indemnify the MacombCounty Department of Roadsandits employees, and each Township, City or Village in which work is done, against all claims fordamages to public or private property and for injuries to persons or property arising out of andduring the progress and to the completion of the work.

The contractor and subcontractor (Type A Insurance Only) will be required to furnish 3 copies ofthe Certificate of Insurance on forms furnished by the MacombCounty Department of Roads,and3 copies of the Owner & Contractors Protective Policy, prior to execution of the contract (seesample).

Failure on the part of the contractor to provide the proper Insurance Policy (Owners andContractors Protective Policy) within the time limits provided in the insurance binder issued bythe insurance carrier will be reason for the Traffic Engineer to order all work to stop and. thecontractor to remove all equipment from the road right of way until such time that the properinsurance policy has been received by the MacombCounty Department of Roads.

THE OWNERS AND CONTRACTORS PROTECTIVE PUBLIC LIABLIITY AND PROPERTYDAMAGE INSURANCE POLICY MUST BE ISSUED BY A COMPANY WHO HAS BEENADMITIED BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN AND HAVEAN A.M. BEST'S RATING OF NOTLESS THAN "A-".

109.04 PROGRESS AND PARTIAL PAYMENTSArticle 109.04 of the 2012 StandardSpecifications for Construction shall be revised as follows:

Partial Payments will be made on a bi-weekly basis.

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From the total amount earned, the Department of Roads will deduct and retain ten (10%)percent of the amount earned until fifty (50%) percent of the contract is completed. After fifty(50%) percent of the contract is completed, additional retainage will not be withheld unless thecontractor is not making satisfactory progress or for other specific cause relating to thecontractor's performance under the contract. Shouldadditional retainage be withheld, it will notexceed ten (10%) percent of the amount earned.

For contracts having a value of Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) Dollars or more, or having four ormore partial payments, the MacombCounty Department of Roadswill deposit the retained fundsin an interest bearing account in a regulated financial institution in this State, where in all suchretained funds are kept by the Macomb County Department of Roads, which shall account forboth retainage and interest on each construction accountseparately.

The bidder and the Macomb County Department of Roads, upon entering into a contract,mutually agree to abide by the rules as set forth in the State of MichiganAct No. 524, PublicActsof 1980.

The successful bidder who elects to have the retainage placed in escrow shall contact theMacomb County Department of Roads Finance Department (Michelle Mykytiak) at the MacombCounty Offices, (120 North Main, Mount Clemens, Michigan) (586) 469-5252 to execute anagreement for the escrow account.

PREVAILING WAGE AND FRINGE BENEFIT RATESThe contractor and his subcontractor's shall be required to pay each class of employees 'employed in this project not less than the wage and fringe benefit rates prevailing in the localityin which the work is to be performed as determined by the Michigan Department of Labor, perthe prevailing Wage Law,Act No. 166, PAof 1965.

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PROGRESS CLAUSE

The Contractor shall start work within 10 days after July 1, 2014 or on the date agreed upon withthe Engineer. In no case shall any work begin prior to receipt of formal notice of award or priorto formal certification of the Contractor's equipment, if required. The entire project shall becompleted on or before August 31,2014.

The low bidder(s) for the work covered by this bid will be required to meet with the MacombCounty Department of Roads representatives to work out a detailed progress schedule. Theschedule for this meeting will be set after the low bidder is determined. The namedSubcontractor(s) for Designated and/or Specialty items, as shown in the bid is recommended tobe at the scheduled meeting if such items materially affect the work schedule.

The Project Engineerwill arrange the time and place for the meeting.

The ProgressScheduleshall include, as a minimum, the controlling work items for the completionof the project and the planned dates (or work day for a work day project) that these work itemswill be controlling operations. When specified in the bidding bid, the date the project is to beopened to traffic as well as the final project completion date shall also be included in the projectschedule.

If the bidding bid specifies other controlling dates, these shall also be included in the ProgressSchedule.

Failure on the part of the contractor to carry out the provisions of the Progress Schedule, asestablished, may be considered sufficient cause to prevent bidding future projects until asatisfactory rate of progress is again established.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENTThe completed work, as measure for Maintaining Traffic will be paid for under the pay item for"Minor Traf Devices" in accordance with the 2012 Standard Specifications for Construction, whichshall be payment in full for all labor material and equipment needed to accomplishthis work.

The individual locations included in this project will be considered as part of one comprehensiveproject. Minor Traf Deviceswill be basedoff the total contract price, not each individual location.

Any additional traffic control not listed in the 2012 Standard Specifications for Construction underMinor Traf Devices,Section 812.04, shall also be paid as part of Minor Traf Devices.

The description, measurement, and payment for Mobilization Max. 5% will be in accordancewith the 2012 Standard Specifications for Construction.

The individual locations included in this project will be considered as part of one comprehensiveproject. Mobilizationwill be based off the total contract price, not each individual location..

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

INSURANCEThe contractor shall provide for, and in behalf of, the Macomb County Department of Roads andall agenciesspecifically named below and as their interests may appear on the Owner's ProtectivePublic Liability Insurance. The minimum limit shall be $2,000,000 for Bodily Injury and PropertyDamage Liability. Also, the insurance company must be admitted by the State of Michigan andhave an A.M. Best's Rating of not less than "A-".

The agencies are the Michigan Department of Transportation, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair andWayne Counties, Townships of Armada, Bruce, Chesterfield, Clinton, Harrison, Lenox, Macomb,Ray, Richmond, Shelby and Washington, the Cities and Villages of Armada, Center Line,Eastpointe, Fraser, Memphis, Mount Clemens, New Baltimore, New Haven, Richmond, Romeo,Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, utica and Warren.

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CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTSNOTE: INSURANCE COMPANY MUST BE LICENSED IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN

The subscribing insurance company certifies to the Macomb County Department of Roads that insurance of the kinds andtypes and for limits of liability covering the work herein designated, has been procured by and furnished on behalf of theinsured contractor named in item one (I).

I. NAME OF INSURED:ADDRESS OF INSURED:

2. LOCATION andDESCRIPTION OF WORK. County- Wide Pavement Marking - 031214

3. Type ofInsurance (indicate policy amount if other than Minimum Limits shown*)

AGGREGATE2,000,000. *

Combined Sin Ie Limit I 000000*.0' B.l. & P.D. $1,500,000.* $3,000,000*os' d for (C) shall include the following: Macomb County Department of Roads

(Furnish three (3) copies of policy with this certificate)

A. Comprehensive General Liability - including coverage for Contractual Liability Insurance,Completed Operations and/or Product Liability, X, C, and U.

B. Comprehensive Auto Liability Insurance including cov ge fovehicles.

C. Owners & Contractors Protective Public LiD. Workmen's Compensation.E. Umbrella or Excess Liability.

POLiCYNUMBER

B.

A.

TYPE

c.

D.

E.

Coverage A - CompensationCoverage B - Employer's Liability

MI STATUTORY$500,000.*$500,000./$500,00. */$500,00. *

$2,000,000. * $2,000,000. *

Named Insured for (C) shall include the following: MACOMB COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ROADS, AND ITSEMPLOYEES, ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, AND ALL CITIES, TOWNSHIPS AND VILLAGES INMACOMB COUNTY. SUCH COVERAGE SHALL BE PRIMARY.

Certificate holder is scheduled as additional insured with regards to GL coverages.

The coverage herein certified is written in accordance with the company's regular policies and endorsement, subject to thecompany's applicable manual of rules and rates, except:

(A) The insurance shall not be subject to the usual "X" - explosion, "C" - collapse, or "U" underground propertydamage exclusions.

(B) In the event of cancellation or reduction in coverage by the Insurance Company, 30 days prior written noticeshall be given the Macomb County Department of Roads.

(C) The Subscribing Company and the insured contractor agrees to give 30 day prior written notice to the MacombCounty Department of Roads in the event the contractor cancels or reduces the coverage of any insurancecertified above.

NAME OF COMPANY

DATE: _ BY: _Authorized Representative

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MACOMB COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ROADS

2012 STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION

The Macomb County Department of Roads Standard for Construction consists of the 2012Michigan Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction. The MDOT2012 Standard Specifications may be modified or supplemented by the Macomb CountyDepartment of Roads specifications, special provisions, and MOOTSupplemental Specificationsthat are included and made a part of the project bid.

In addition to the MDOT2012 Standard Specifications for Construction the following standards,specifications and typicals shall be followed.

The MDOTMaintainingTraffic Typicals Non-Freeway.

The 2011 Manual on UniformTraffic Control Devices(MMUTCD)for Streets and Highways.

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MACOMB COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ROADSSPECIAL PROVISIONS

FORPAVEMENT MARKING, CENTERLINE AND EDGELINE

GENERALRESPONSIBILITIES

COUNTY

Supervision - all work done under this contract will be under the supervision of the ProjectEngineer or authorized representative.

Layout - the MCDR'swill be responsible for all layout work needed identifying the properlocations for pavement markings.

Daily Work Sheets - the Contractor will provide daily work sheets to the Macomb CountyDepartment of Roads for their completion each work day. They are to be submitted to theProject Engineer or this authorized representative the following work day for approval. Thesework sheets will be the principle method for determining payment.

CONTRACTOR

General - the contractor shall furnish all material, labor and equipment necessary for therequired pavement preparation, marking application, protection of the work and traffic control.

Storage or Parking - Equipment will be permitted to be stored or parked on county propertywith prior approval by the Project Engineer.

Safe Handling of Materials - the contractor shall provide the Project Engineerwith MATERIALSAFETYDATASHEETS for all material and containers in accordancewith the Federal ResourceConservation RecoveryAct (RCRA)of 1976 and the MichiganHazardousWaste ManagementAct(Act 69).

Traffic Control & Safety - proper Traffic Control is a mandatory requirement for working onthe roads of the MacombCounty Department of Roads. The design, placement and requirementfor traffic control devices shall be those found in the current edition of the Manual on TrafficControl Devices. The Contractor is solely responsiblefor maintaining traffic at all time for theiroperation.

All vehicles used in the marking operations shall be equippedwith rotating or oscillating flasherswhich are visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle. The pavement marking vehicle shallbe equipped with the illuminated Target Arrow, Type B, visible from rear of the vehicle.

The trailing vehicle shall also be equipped with an appropriate sign visible from the rearindicating the following or equivalent legend: "Wet Paint Do Not Cross Lines". The trailingvehicle shall also be equipped with an illuminated Target Arrow, Type B, which shall be visiblefrom the rear.

Protection of Wet Markings. the protection of wet marking shall be the responsibility of theContractor, until such markings are sufficiently dry to permit traffic to travel upon.

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Pavement Preparation - prior to the application of pavement marking materials, it shall be thecontractor's responsibility to ensure that the pavement surfaces are clean, dry and free of allforeign materials, which are easily removed by a power broom or blower.

Daily notification - Prior to the start of each day's work, the Contractor must notify the ProjectEngineer or authorized representative of the location where the painting crew will be working.No work is to begin without the Project Engineer or authorized representative on site or priorauthorization to begin such work from the Project Engineer.

Daily Records - accurate daily records shall be kept by the Contractor with a copy for theMacomb County Department of Roads indicating roadways marked, length, materials used,equipment used and employees working.

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MACOMB COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ROADSSPECIAL PROVISIONS

FOR PAVEMENT MARKING, CENTERLINE AND EDGELINEEQUIPMENT

The pavement marking equipment shall be self-propelled when used to apply longitudinal lines ofthe specified marking material. Where the configuration or location of a pavement marking issuch that the use of a self-propelled pavement marker is unsuitable, the specified material andglass beads may be applied by other methods and equipment approved by the Project Engineer.The Engineer will determine if other equipment is suitable for a particular use such as specialmarking etc.

All self-propelled equipment must be certified by the MichiganDepartment of Transportation priorto use. A valid certificate will be presented to the Project Engineer prior to the start of work.

All pressurized air lines shall have water and oil traps installed and operating at all times. Ingeneral, the equipment shall be that necessaryto accomplish the marking in a safe and efficientmanner.

The self-propelled pavement marker used to apply centerlines shall be capable of applying threeyellow four-inch minimum width lines on a two lane road in one pass of the equipment. Theequipment shall have sufficient material capacity to enable sustained pavement markingoperations and shall be equipped so as to assure uniform application of the paint and beads.The equipment shall have pressurized bead dispensers.

The contractor shall use a dashing mechanism, capable of being easily adjusted to retraceexisting lane or centerline markings as shown on the plans or in the bid or as directed by theEngineer. The pavement marking machine shall be equipped with a method of measuring theflow rate of the material to the applied line. A flow meter, graduated tanks or other methodapproved by the Engineer is acceptable for measuring flow rate.

The self-propelled pavement marker shall allow pavement marking to be applied either directionon a given roadway and the skip cycle shall be continuous. The cycle control unit shall not zeroor return to the beginning or start of a new cycle even thought the skip line markings areinterrupted by intersections, dual line no passing zones, school/pedestrian crossings, railroadgrade crossings, etc.

It is also necessaryto maintain the cycle through "no passing zones' where the centerline skipmarking is omitted in double yellow markings. In most cases, this will allow for more accurateretracing and maintaining the cycle of the center skip line. The contractor's equipment shallinclude a linear footage meter to measure the length of each applied line.

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MACOMB COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ROADSSPECIAL PROVISION

FORPAVEMENT MARKING, CENTERLINE AND EGDELINE

WATERBORNE PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIAL

Waterborne Paint - the paint used for the centerline, lane line and edgeline shall bewaterborne pavement marking material.

Certification - the paint manufacturer(s) shall certify to the County that the paint meetscurrent Michigan Department of Transportation specifications.

Each container shall plainly show in weather resistant markings, the name of the producer,description of the material, batch number, and date of packagingand volume of contents.

GLASS BEADS

Certification - the manufacturer shall certify to the County that the glass beads meet currentMichigan Department of Transportation Supplemental Specification for Glass Beads for use inPavement Marking with the exception of bead coating for waterborne pavement marking paint.The bead used in waterborne pavement marking shall have a moisture resistant coating and anadhesion promoting silane coating.

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APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Conformance - pavement markings placed by the Contractor shall conform to the requirementsof the current edition of the MichiganManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Workdays - pavement markings shall not be placed on Sunday's or legal holidays unless priorapproval is granted in writing by the Project Engineer.

Weather Limitations - waterborne paint (May 1st to September 1st) shall be applied when thesurface temperature of the pavement is 50°F or higher and the pavement is dry. The contractorshall be responsible for making the decision to apply waterborne paint on any specific day wherethere is a high probability of rain in the forecast. If lines are washed away the contractor shall beresponsible for reapplying the lines at no additional expense to the MacoiTIbCounty Departmentof Roads.

Project Work Schedule - the Contractor is responsible for submitting in writing a project workschedule prior to beginning work. A beginning date and completion date for the project shall beincluded in the schedule.

Flow Meters - the material used for centerline, lane line and edgeline markings shall be runthrough a flow meter as applied to determine actual gallons used. The Contractor shall not resetthe flow meter when refilling the paint, unless it is first recorded.

Linear Footage Meter - a linear footage meter shall be used to measure the length of appliedline. The Project Engineer may check calibration of any metering device at the RoadCommission'sdiscretion.

Air Jet - pavement marking equipment shall be equipped with a pressure regulated air jetcapable of removing all debris from the pavement in advance of the applicator gun. The air jetshall be equipped with a moisture separator.

MARKING DESIGN

Centerline - a three line system shall be used. The lines shall be four (4) inches in width. Theskip centerline shall have a cycle of 50 feet, with a 12.5 foot yellow segment and a 37.5 foot gap.

Edge Line - the edge line shall consist of a solid six (6) inch white place on the pavementadjacent to its' edge.

Skip line - the four (4) inch white lane lines shall have a cycle of 50 feet, with a 12.5 foot withsegment and a 37.5 gap.

APPLICATION RATE

Waterborne Pavement Marking - Waterborne paint and glass beads shall be applieduniformly at the rate shown in the following table. Application rates will be determined bydividing the quantity used by the length of line painted.

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PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIAL APPUCATION RATERS PERMILEWATERBORNE PAINT

8 POUNDS OF GLASS BEADS/GALLON OF MARKING MATERIAL

Line TypeSolid4"

Broken4"

4" Double2 Solid

1 Solid, 1 Broken

Paint (Gal) (Rate)

16

4

3220

TOLERANCE

Glass Beads (Ibs) (Rate)

128

32

256160

New markings shall be applied as specified. Unlessotherwise directed, existing line markings areto be retraced with lines of equal length, allowing for a longitudinal tolerance of one-foot with atransverse tolerance of two inches. The width of line applied shall be width specified plus orminus % inch.

Applied markings shall be sharp, well defined, provide uniform retroref1ectivity, be free of unevenedge, over spray, or other readily visible defects which, in the opinion of the Project Engineer,detract from the appearanceor function of the pavement markings.

Markings that are improperly located shall be corrected. Improperly located markings shall beremoved at the Contractor's expense, in a manner acceptable to the Project Engineer andreapplied in the correct locations at the Contractor's expense.

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MACOMB COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ROADSSPECIAL PROVISION

FORPAVEMENT MARKING, CENTERLINE AND EDGELINE

MATERIAL APPLICATION DEFICIENCIES

Markings which are applied with material shortagesshall be properly reappliedat the Contractor'sexpense or be subject to acceptancewith applied deductions.

DEDUcnON FORMATERIALDEFICIENCIES

Material application shortages exceeding six percent (6%) will not be permissible withoutdeductions. Any determination of pay deductions resulting from shortages in marking materialsor glass beadsshall be basedon measurementsobtained under Measurementand Payment.

If material shortages exist, the markings shall be reapplied at the Contractor's expense or thecontract unit price will be reduced in direct proportion to the deficiency up to fifteen percent(15%) maximum.

If the deficiency of any material is more than fifteen percent (15%) that day's work shall beconsidered unsatisfactory and that day's markings shall be reapplied at full expense to theContractor, including all labor, equipment and materials.

Any reapplied markings requested or authorized by the Project Engineer shall be applied at theminimum gallons per mile rate described in Application Rate.

Payment for accepted in place quantities will be made at contract unit prices, or prices adjustedas described herein. Payment shall be full compensation for all materials, labor and equipmentnecessary for placementfor the material.

Method of Payment

Contractor payment will be based on the daily work sheets as approved by the engineer andinspector for the MacombCounty Department of Roadswithin 2 weeks after completion of eachpainting session, excepting a 10% retainage to be paid upon the Contractor finishing the finalpaining session and removing all supplies, materials, empty drums, etc. from the Department ofRoadsstorage facilities.

After the completion of each days painting activity and before beginning the next days activitythe Contractor shall furnish to the engineer or inspector the "Daily Work Sheet".

NOTE: Four-inch (4") yellow or four-inch (4") skip white is the ACTUAL length of paint lineapplied.

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NOTICE RELATING TO BID QUANTITIES

The bid quantities listed within this bid specification and listed on the bid sheet are for BIDDINGPURPOSESONLY. These quantities may be increased or decreased depending upon the needs ofthe work to be completed.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

All inquiries concerning the plans and bid for this project are to be directed to:

Joe PacellaTraffic DepartmentMacomb County Department of Roads117 South Groesbeck HighwayMount Clemens, Michigan 48043(586) 840-3096(586) 463-4266, faxjpacella (ro rcmcweb.org

The above contact person is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m. All inquiries shall be made by telephone, email or fax.

Inquiries made by fax or email must include the following information:

Bid Work Order NumberName of Inquiring PersonCompany NameTelephone Number, Fax Number and/or E-mail AddressDetailed question(s) with reference to bid page and plan sheet number

Other employees of the Macomb County Department of Roads have been instructed to direct allinquiries to the person mentioned above.

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SPECIAL PROVISIONSFOR

MAINTAINING TRAFFIC

CONSTRUCTION Influenced Area (CIA)The CIA boundaries shall include the area within the right-of-way and/or cross street within thelimits of the construction signing.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONSNo work shall be performed or lane closures allowed during legal holidays as observed by theMacomb County Department of Roads. The contractor shall coordinate their work schedulearound special events that take place in local communities in accordancewith the Engineer. Thecontractor shall be responsible to contract the MacombCounty Department of Roads to acquirespecific dates and locations for these events and the events that are listed below or yet to bedetermined:

• Harper Cruise• SterlingFest• Gratiot Cruise• Selfridge Air Show• Romeo PeachFestival• Harrison Township MichiganTriathlon

If it becomes necessary for the contractor to perform installation activities in the middle of theintersection where it is impractical to place lane closures, police assistanceshall be obtained. Itis intended that utilization of the local police agency be kept to a minimum from a timestandpoint. Any correspondencethey my require will the responsibility of the Contractor.

All traffic signals shall be fully operational before the Contractor leavesthe work site.

TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICESAll traffic control devices shall conform to the current Michigan Manual on Uniform Traffic ControlDevices (MMUTCD), 2011 edition as revised. All signs shall be 48 inches x 48 inches unlessotherwise noted. All temporary signs shall be installed on portable supports. All signs shall havea minimum bottom height of seven (7) feet. Barricade spacing shall conform as indicated onthe appropriate attached typical. Traffic cones, when called for, shall be clean and have aminimum height of 28 inches. Traffic cones will be paid for as part of "Minor Traf Devices", ALighted Arrow, Type C, shall be usedwhen closing a traffic lane.

All work vehicles shall have at least one rotating beacon or strobe light mounted, so as to bevisible from all directions.

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