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PROJECT EXPECTATIONSThis document describes the requirements for the Project, which is a critical component of the City of Cleveland’s infrastructure and one of Ohio’s most essential transportation corridors. In accordance with the Project’s importance, the Department has undertaken significant efforts to define Project expectations such that this Project can serve as a model for future project delivery statewide.

In partnership with the City of Cleveland, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and various local agencies, neighborhood groups, and private entities, the Department has introduced numerous initiatives into this Project with the goal of maximizing opportunities for positive impact. The Department, the City, and Cleveland residents expect the Developer to bring an innovative financing approach, along with superior design and construction expertise, focus on outstanding aesthetics, creative ideas for sustainability, and excellent community relations.

The Department and the City anticipate that this Project will set a standard of excellence for the implementation of sustainable design principles. Among the required sustainability initiatives are:

A. Enhanced structural durability for longer service lifeB. A progressive approach to stormwater management and best management practices (BMPs) C. Requirements for salvage and re-use of materialsD. Focus on energy efficiency, including LED architectural lighting for the I-90 Viaduct StructureE. Cuyahoga River improvementsF. Multi-modal enhancements, including accommodations for the Towpath TrailG. Extensive introduction of vegetation into the urban environment

The Department and the City expect the Developer to embrace these initiatives and demonstrate a commitment to further introducing additional sustainable practices in all aspects of the Project.

The Project will impact mobility near Cleveland’s central business district and neighborhoods for several years. Accordingly, the Department expects the Developer to place emphasis on providing excellent community relations for the entire Project duration. The Developer will be expected to work in partnership with the Department to disseminate information to the public in a timely fashion, facilitate frequent dialogue with key stakeholders, and enhance the public’s ability to stay informed and provide input.

In addition to the requirements outlined in this document, the Developer is encouraged to become closely familiar with all previous project development. The Project website (www.innerbelt.org) contains a significant amount of information relevant to previous project efforts, including all public outreach and partnering by the Department with the City of Cleveland and local organizations and agencies.

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1 GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT CONTEXT and INTRODUCTION This Project is a result of the completed Innerbelt Planning Study, Environmental Impact Statement, and Record of Decision, which describe a program of projects for the reconstruction of the existing interstate highways in and around the Central Business District of Cleveland, Ohio. The overall CUY-90-14.90 project includes multiple construction contracts. This Project, referred to as Construction Contract Group 2 (CCG2 or “the Project”), is the second major project to be constructed from these planning efforts. The Project primarily involves the demolition of the existing I-90 Central Viaduct and design and construction of a new eastbound I-90 Bridge. Construction Contract Group 1 (CCG1) primarily involves the construction of a new westbound I-90 Bridge over the Cuyahoga River Valley, currently being constructed under PID 85531. Implicit in the goals of CCG1 is to enable the construction of this Project. The new structure built in the Project will carry five lanes of I-90 eastbound traffic. The Bi-Directional Condition, which consists of four westbound lanes and two eastbound lanes, must be achieved before the existing I-90 Central Viaduct can be removed. The Bi-Directional Condition is a key component of the Project maintenance of traffic scheme.

The Project also includes:

A. Reconstruction of Ontario Street and Orange AvenueB. Removal and replacement of the I-90 eastbound bridge over Ontario Street C. Construction of a new Ramp B3/B4 bridge over Ontario StreetD. Removal and replacement of the I-90 eastbound and Ramp B5 bridges over East 9th StreetE. Widening of one span of the existing I-90 westbound bridge over I-77 ramps F. Replacing and widening the superstructure and widening the substructure of the existing I-90

eastbound bridge over Starkweather AvenueG. Replacing and widening the superstructure and widening the substructure of the existing I-90

eastbound bridge over Kenilworth AvenueH. Construction of a new I-90 eastbound bridge over Fairfield AvenueI. Reconstruction of Ramp B1 from IR-90 eastbound to IR-90 eastboundJ. Construction of a new East 9th Street, Ontario Street, and Orange AvenueK. Grading of the West Slope region between Abbey Avenue and the Cuyahoga River L. Construction of the Towpath TrailM. Reconstruction of the West 14th/Fairfield Avenue entrance (Ramp B2) to I-90 eastbound and

construction of the West 14th Street extension intersectionN. Realignment of the West 14th Street extension southbound O. Reconstruction of West 14th Street northbound P. Straightening of Canal RoadQ. Reconstruction of bulkheads along both banks of the Cuyahoga RiverR. Removal of I-90 eastbound ramp to Broadway

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S. Reconstruction of I-90 eastbound exit ramps to Ontario Street and East 9th Street T. Removal of Ontario Street entrance ramp to I-77 southbound and E. 9th Street entrance ramp to

I-77 southboundU. Removal of the abandoned railroad bridge that formerly carried Norfolk Southern (NS) over the

Greater Cleveland Rapid Transit Authority (GCRTA) V. Reconstruction of portions of I-71, including replacement of the bridge deck on the I-71 bridge

over I-490W. All associated items, including demolitions, removals, earthwork, pavements, landscaping,

sidewalks, drainage facilities, utilities, walls, traffic control, signalization, lighting, and aesthetic enhancements for the completion of a facility that can be opened to traffic. All Work shall be compatible with the Future Condition, as described in Section 1.3.2

The Developer shall not rely solely on the physical description contained in this Section 1.1 to identify all Project components. The Developer shall determine the full scope of the Project through thorough examination of the RFP and the Project Site, or as may be reasonably inferred from such examination.

1.2 PROJECT GOALSThe Department’s goals for the Project are:

A. Initiate demolition of existing Central Viaduct Structure and construction of new eastbound bridge as soon as possible.

B. Deliver the Project at or below budget.C. Maximize quality, meeting or exceeding applicable standards in all areas.D. Minimize duration of bi-directional travel and open all roadways to traffic no later than

September 30, 2016.E. Provide a sister I-90 Viaduct Structure that aesthetically resembles and is a companion to the

CCG1 Viaduct Structure. F. Meet or exceed aesthetics and sustainability guidelines.G. Deliver the Project with zero lost-time incidents.

1.3 BI-DIRECTONAL, INTERIM, and FUTURE CONDITIONS

1.3.1 Compatibility RequirementThis Project is the second of multiple contracts to reconstruct the Cleveland Innerbelt. Remaining Innerbelt Construction Contract Groups will follow this contract and are not scheduled to commence until CCG2 is complete. CCG3 will follow this Project and will reconstruct the Central Interchange, where I-77 terminates into I-90 and associated ramps and streets.

The Developer shall design and construct CCG2 such that the construction of CCG3, as shown in Appendix LD-08 (CCG3 Roadway Engineering Conceptual Plans), will require no reconstruction of facilities built in CCG2, except as indicated in 1.3.2(B).

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1.3.2 Design ConditionsConditions referenced in the Contract Documents shall have the following definitions:

A. Bi-Directional Condition. This will be the condition at Notice to Proceed for CCG2. This condition will serve as the key component of the maintenance of traffic scheme for the construction of CCG2. This condition will accommodate six lanes of bi-directional traffic on the new I-90 Viaduct Structure. Bi-directional traffic will consist of four westbound lanes and two eastbound lanes.

B. Interim Condition. This is the required condition at Final Acceptance of the Project. This condition will accommodate five lanes of westbound traffic on the I-90 Viaduct Structure constructed in CCG1 and five lanes of eastbound traffic on the I-90 Viaduct Structure constructed in this Project. In order to implement the Future Condition, it is required that the only rework of items constructed under the Project shall be: Removal of I-90 pavement markings and placement of new pavement markings at the east

end crossover Removal of portable concrete barrier at the east end crossover Removal of Type D single slope barrier at the east end crossover Reconstruct cast-in-place barrier transitions at east end crossover Removal and reconstruction of guardrail at east end crossover and tie-in locations Removal and reconstruction of eastbound and westbound I-90 pavement east of the

approach slabs for Bridges CUY-90-1628R and CUY-90-1628L (I-90 eastbound and westbound over East 9th Street)

Removal and reconstruction of drainage in the east end crossover area Removal of west end crossover and related items Removal and reconstruction of I-90 eastbound ramp to northbound East 9th Street (Ramp B-

5) including signing, pavement marking, and high mast lighting Restoration of East 14th Street southbound ramp to I-90 westbound (Ramp A3) Removal of the interim ramp from East 14th Street southbound to I-77 southbound.

C. Future Condition. This will be the condition at the conclusion of CCG3 and will be the ultimate condition. This condition will shift the I-90 traffic in the Central Interchange area onto new roadway constructed in CCG3 and onto bridges over East 9th Street and Ontario Street constructed in CCG1 and CCG2.

1.4 COMPATIBILITY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS The Work shall be in compliance with the following Cleveland Innerbelt Documents:

A. Conceptual Alternatives Study B. Draft Environmental Impact Study/Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation C. Final Environmental Impact Study/Section 4(f) EvaluationD. Record of DecisionE. Documentation for Environmental Consultation

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F. Interchange Justification Study

1.5 BASIC CONFIGURATIONCertain appendices of the Project Scope are indicated as Basic Configuration documents. Only those elements of the appendices indicated below are considered part of the Basic Configuration. All other elements shown in the appendices indicated as Basic Configuration shall be considered Reference Documents. All Work shall be consistent with the Basic Configuration.

The following elements shall be considered part of the Basic Configuration:

A. Number, type, and location of ramps (including ramp terminal spacing), overpasses, underpasses, and interchanges as indicated in Appendix LD-01 (Preliminary Design Plans) and Appendix LD-02 (Preliminary Approach Structures Plans).

B. Number of Interstate, Ramp, and Local Road lanes as indicated in Appendix LD-01 (Preliminary Design Plans).

C. Typical section dimensions as indicated in Appendix LD-01 (Preliminary Design Plans). Indicated dimensions are minimums.

D. Environmental Commitments applicable to the Project in the Record of Decision (ROD), Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) in Appendix ED.

E. Number, type, and general location of overhead signs as indicated in the EB and WB Signing Conceptual Plans in Appendix TC-01 (Signing Conceptual Plans)

F. Bulkhead horizontal and vertical alignment as shown in Appendix LD-01 (Preliminary Design Plans).

G. Horizontal and vertical alignments as indicated in Appendix LD-01 (Preliminary Roadway Plans), with the following allowable adjustments: Horizontal Alignments may be adjusted by up to 10 feet, and Vertical Alignments may be adjusted at the discretion of the Developer in any direction, providing that all of the following conditions are met:

1. The adjustments do not result in the need to acquire additional Right-of-Way. 2. The adjustments meet the approved permitting requirements.3. The adjustments do not impact the West Slope grading scheme for the replacement of

the existing I-90 Central Viaduct. Adjustments reducing the proposed distance of 175 feet between the existing centerline of the Central Viaduct and the outside parapet face of the new I-90 Viaduct Structure will not be allowed within the limits between Abbey Avenue and University Road crossing.

4. At least 30 feet of clear space is maintained between the eastbound I-90 Viaduct Structure and the westbound I-90 Viaduct Structure.

5. The vertical alignment of the I-90 Viaduct Structure is no lower than the vertical alignment on the westbound I-90 Viaduct Structure and no more than 1.5 feet higher than the vertical alignment on the westbound I-90 Viaduct Structure.

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6. The adjustments do not require a new design exception or revision to approved design exceptions.

7. All other requirements are met or exceeded as described in the Contract Documents. H. Number, type, and configuration of architectural relief grooves for parapets and barriers, as

identified in Appendix LD-02 (Preliminary Approach Structures Plans)I. General retaining wall configuration and the following aesthetic criteria as identified in Appendix

LD-02 (Preliminary Approach Structures Plans):1. Wall 1 – The following details from Aesthetic Elevation, Retaining Wall No. 1: panel and

pilaster layout, and cross-sections for concrete coping, panels, and pilasters.2. Wall B – The following from MSE Wall Details, MSE Retaining Wall B, Retaining Wall B

Details, and Miscellaneous Retaining Wall Details: panel layout, enhanced panel dimensions, sidewalk dimensions, planting bed dimensions, and concrete coping cross-section.

3. Wall C and C1 – The following from MSE Wall Details, MSE Retaining Wall C1, Retaining Wall C and C1 Details, and Miscellaneous Retaining Wall Details: setback from curb and walk, keyed stone slope configuration, panel layout, enhanced panel dimensions, sidewalk dimensions, and concrete coping cross-section.

[4.] Walls F and G – For segments parallel with Ontario Street, follow aesthetics details for Wall 1. Segments parallel with Ontario Street shall have 5-foot by 5-foot MSE panels and pilaster and panel configurations consistent with and in logical continuation of existing Walls F and G, respectively. All other portions of Wall F and G shall be smooth panel, 5-foot-high x 10-foot-wide MSE wallspanels.

[5.] Wall H – For segment parallel with 9th Street, follow Aesthetics Plan Details, Retaining Wall H for panel and pilaster layout; follow cross-sections for concrete coping, panels, and pilasters; and provide 5-foot by 5-foot MSE panels. All other portions of Wall H parallel shall comply with Section 14 (Structures) and Section 16 (Aesthetics and Enhancements).

[6.] Wall I – For segment parallel with 9th Street, follow Aesthetic Elevation, Retaining Wall No. 1. The segment parallel with 9th Street shall have 5-foot by 5-foot MSE panels; and pilaster and panel configuration consistent with and a logical continuation of existing Wall I. All other portions of Wall I shall comply with Section 14 (Structures) Sectionand Section 16 (Aesthetics and Enhancements).

1.6 DESIGN DESIGNATIONS and MAINTAINING AGENCIESTable 1-1 below indicates the functional classification, design speeds, legal speeds, and maintaining agencies of roadways and trails that are designed and constructed as part of this Contract or will be crossed by a new bridge or other structure as part of this Contract. Work shall be done in accordance with the standards of the designated maintaining agency.

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The design speed for the Future Condition and Interim Condition for I-90 shall be as listed in Table 1-1. The design speed for the Bi-Directional Condition of I-90 will vary from the value listed in the table for the tie-ins as indicated in Section 12.3.

The existing legal speed for I-90 in the Project limits is 50 mph. The Bi-Directional Condition and Interim Condition will be posted for 50 mph. The Future Condition will be posted for 55 mph at the completion of all Innerbelt Construction Contract Groups.

The streets along the Ontario-Broadway-Orange corridor will be renamed as part of this Project. Currently Ontario Street terminates at Carnegie Avenue and becomes Broadway Avenue. Upon the realignment of Broadway Avenue, Ontario Street will extend south to a new East 9th Street intersection and Orange Avenue will extend north to the same new East 9th Street intersection. As such, the following intersections will be renamed: Carnegie/Ontario-Broadway will become Carnegie/Ontario, and East 9th Street/Broadway-Orange will become East 9th Street/Ontario-Orange.

Table 1-1: Design Designations and Maintaining Agencies

Roadway Functional Classification

Other Designations

Design Speed (MPH)

Legal Speed (MPH)

Maintaining Agency

I-90 Urban Interstate

STRAHNET, NHS High Priority

60 501 Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)

I-71 Urban Interstate

STRAHNET, NHS High Priority

70 601 ODOT

I-90 eastbound to I-90 eastbound (B1)

Directional Ramp

45 (Minimum)

- ODOT

Fairfield ramp to I-90 eastbound (B2)

Diamond Ramp

30 (Minimum)

- ODOT

I-90 eastbound Ramp to Ontario (B3)

Loop Ramp 25 (Minimum)

- ODOT

I-90 eastbound Ramp to East 9th Street south (B4)


- ODOT

I-90 eastbound Ramp to East 9th Street north (B5)


- ODOT

1 The existing speed zone will remain in place until the completion of all of the Innerbelt construction contract groups. Upon completion of final build-out, the existing speed zone will be revised and I-90 posted for 55 MPH. The speed zone revision is not part of this contract.

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Other Designations

Design Speed (MPH)

Legal Speed (MPH)

Maintaining Agency

West 14th Street Extension

Urban Collector

City Street 30 25 City of Cleveland

University Road Urban Local City Street 30 25 City of ClevelandEast 9th Street (Between Canal and Broadway)

Urban Collector

City Street, Future NHS Intermodal

Connector

30 25 City of Cleveland

East 14th Street Urban Collector

Future SR 14 and Future SR 43

between Orange and Broadway


Broadway Avenue (East of East 14th Street)

Urban Arterial

SR 14 and SR 43 35 35 City of Cleveland

Broadway Avenue (Between E. 14th Street and E.9th Street

Urban Collector


Commercial Road Urban Collector, Future Urban Local

City Street, Existing NHS Intermodal Connector

Pending E. 9th Street


Carnegie Avenue Urban Arterial

SR 10 and NHS Intermodal Connector


East 9th Street (Between Carnegie and Broadway)

Urban Arterial

City Street, Other NHS and NHS

Intermodal Connector


Central Viaduct Historic Way

Urban Local City Street 25 25 City of Cleveland

Orange Avenue Urban Arterial

SR 87, US 422, SR 8, NHS Intermodal Connector, Future

SR 14


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Other Designations

Design Speed (MPH)

Legal Speed (MPH)

Maintaining Agency

Ontario Street Urban Arterial

SR 87, US 422, SR 8, SR 14, SR43 and

NHS Intermodal Connector

35 north of Carnegie

30 south of Carnegie

35 north of

Carnegie 25 south

of Carnegie

City of Cleveland

Canal Road Urban Collector



West 3rd Street Urban Collector



West 14th Street Urban Collector


Abbey Avenue Urban Collector


Fairfield Avenue Urban Collector


Kenilworth Avenue Urban Local City Street 30 25 City of ClevelandStarkweather Avenue

Urban Local City Street 30 25 City of Cleveland

Towpath Trail Shared Use Path

Independent Facility

20 - Multi-Party Agreement2

1.7 EXISTING CENTRAL VIADUCT BRIDGE RESTRICTIONSPrior to demolition, the Developer shall not use the Existing Central Viaduct Bridge to store equipment or materials or as a work platform for any purpose.

1.8 PROJECT DATUM, SURVEY CONTROL and MAPPINGThe Developer shall verify provided survey control, establish the Project survey control, and obtain surveys and mapping as appropriate for design and construction.

Survey control information including elevations used in the development of the planning level aerial mapping used in the development of the Preliminary Roadway Plans is available in Appendix SU-01 (Survey Control).

An analysis of this control was conducted by the Department Office of Aerial Engineering and is included as a Reference Document in Appendix SU-03 (Survey Control Check).

2 City of Cleveland, Cleveland Metroparks, ODOT and Cuyahoga County

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Planning level aerial mapping information:

A. The Project was flown at a 250-foot photo scale.B. The mapping was to be compiled at a 1 inch = 50 feet mapping scale with a horizontal accuracy

of 90 percent of well-defined features being within 6 inches, and the remaining 10 percent of well-defined features within 1 foot. The vertical accuracy would have 90 percent of the contours or spot elevations shown within 4 inches, and the remaining 10 percent within 8 inches in areas that are not obscured.

C. The photography used a 500-foot negative scale for the orthophoto.

The Department Office of Aerial Engineering conducted an evaluation of the CCG1 aerial mapping. The results of this evaluation are included as a Reference Document in Appendix SU-02 (Aerial Mapping Accuracy Evaluation).

1.9 AIRWAY/HIGHWAY CLEARANCE FOR AIRPORTS and HELIPORTSAn airway/highway clearance study was performed and is included in Appendix LD-30 (Airway-Highway Clearance Form for CCG2). The Project is exempt from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) notification requirements based on the assumptions in the clearance study. Additional FAA coordination and permitting may be required depending on Developer design and construction. The Developer is responsible for this coordination and permitting.

1.10 LIMITED ACCESSThis improvement is to be especially designed for through traffic and has been declared a limited access highway or freeway by action of the Director in accordance with the provisions of Section 5511.02 of the Ohio Revised Code. See Appendix RW-01 (Right-of-Way Map) for Limited Access Right-of-Way locations.

1.11 GOVERNING REGULATIONSIt is the responsibility of the Developer to acquire and use the necessary manuals that apply to the design and construction work required to complete this Project.

The Standard Specifications of the State of Ohio, Department of Transportation (2013 Construction and Materials Specifications [C&MS]), Supplements, and Supplemental Specifications shall govern this Project.

(See Section 2.6.8 for modifications of the approval requirements of the governing regulations listed in this section.)

The Developer shall design and construct Interstate and NHS elements of the construction Project in conformance with the standards, policies, and standard specification cited in 23 CFR 625.4, and use the latest edition of each enumerated provision.

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The following listing of governing regulations is alphabetical. Utility and railroad work shall comply with appropriate governing regulation. The Department Standards and Manuals take precedence over others listed unless noted otherwise in the Contract Documents. The current edition, including updates released on or before May 15, 2013, of the following shall be met or exceeded in the performance of the design and construction work required to complete this Project (except as noted below). Any references to other standards, codes, or criteria, or to the latest version of other standards, codes, or criteria shall mean the published version by the date as mentioned above.

A. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Publications:1. A Policy on Design Standards - Interstate System 2. A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets 3. Bridge Welding Code4. Guide Design Specifications for Bridge Temporary Works5. Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities 6. Guide Specifications for Design and Construction of Segmental Concrete Bridges7. Guide Specifications for Thermal Effects in Concrete Bridge Superstructures8. Laboratory Specifications9. LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications10. LRFD Bridge Design Specifications11. Manual for Bridge Evaluation12. Manual on Subsurface Investigations13. Roadside Design Guide 14. Roadway Lighting Design Guide15. Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, 17th Edition (for existing structures only)16. Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH)

B. American Concrete Institute (ACI) 318 Appendix D – Anchoring to ConcreteC. ADA Accessibility Guideline US Access Board (http://www.access-board.gov/adaag /)D. American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Portable Changeable Message Sign (PCMS)

HandbookE. American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) Manual for

Railway EngineeringF. CEB/fip Model Code for Concrete Structures, Appendix E, Time Dependent Behavior of Concrete,

Creep and ShrinkageG. City of Cleveland Publications:

1. Cleveland Water Standards at: (http://www.clevelandwater.com/system_overview/standard_details06.aspx)

2. Standard Construction Drawings (including Drainage Design Standards) at: (http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/CityofCleveland/Home/Government/CityAgencies/PublicService/Public%20Service%20Publications)

3. City Supplement to ODOT Specifications

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http://www.city.cleveland.oh.us/CityofCleveland/Home/Government/CityAgencies/PublicService/Public%20Service%20Publications

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4. Street Opening Permit StandardsH. Cleveland Public Power (CPP) Street Light Standards and General Construction NotesI. CSX Publications:

1. Criteria for Overhead Bridges2. Design & Construction Standard Specifications

J. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Publications:1. Design and Construction of Driven Pile Foundations2. Distress Identification Manual for the Long-Term Pavement Performance Project3. GEC-10 Drilled Shafts: Construction Procedures and LRFD Design Methods4.[3.] Ground Improvement Methods5.[4.] HEC-21 Design of Bridge Deck Drainage6.[5.] HEC-22 Urban Drainage Design Manual7.[6.] Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)8.[7.] Soils and Foundations Reference Manual

K. ICC Evaluation Service – AC308 Acceptance Criteria for Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors in Concrete Elements

L. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA)1. Roadway Lighting RP-8-00 (Reaffirmed 2005)2. Lighting for Parking Facilities (Parking Lots)3. Recommended Practice for Tunnel Lighting (Underpass Lighting)

M. National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Publications:1. 350 Hardware Report2. 529 Guideline and Recommended Standard for Geofoam Applications in Highway

Embankments3. Web Document 65 Geofoam Applications in the Design and Construction of Highway

EmbankmentsN. National Electric Code (NEC)O. National Electric Safety Code (NESC)P. Norfolk Southern’s (NS) Guidelines for Design of Highway Separation Structures over Railroad

(Overhead Grade Separation)Q. ODOT (Department) Publications:

1. Aesthetic Design Guidelines2. Bridge Design Manual (2007 edition for new structures and 2004 edition for existing

structures) (BDM)3. CADD Engineering Standards 4. Construction Inspection Manual of Procedures (MOP)5. 2013 Construction and Material Specifications6. Design Guidance for Independent Bicycle Facilities7. Design Guidance for Roadway-Based Bicycle Facilities

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8. Ecological Manual9. Ecological Resources and Permits - Technical Guidance Documents10. Environmental Services Handbooks and Guidelines 11. Geotechnical Bulletins

a. GB1: Plan Subgrades b. GB1: Subgrade Analysis Spreadsheetc. GB2: Special Benching and Sidehill Embankment Fillsd. GB4: Guidelines for the use of Geotechnical Instrumentatione. GB6: Shear Strength of Proposed Embankments f. GB9: Geotechnical Software

12. Geotechnical Engineering Checklists13. Location and Design Manuals

a. Volume One - Roadway Designb. Volume Two - Drainage Designc. Volume Three - Plan Preparation

14. Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD)15. Pavement Design Manual16. Plan Insert Sheets17. Quality Standard for Temporary Traffic Control Devices18. Qualified Products List (QPL)

(http://www.dot.state.oh.us/divisions/constructionmgt/materials/pages/qpl.aspx)19. Real Estate Policies and Procedures Manuals20. Roadway Safety Landscaping Guidelines21. Sampling and Testing Manual (STM)22. Sign Design and Markings Manual (SDMM) 23. Specifications for Geotechnical Explorations (SGE)24. Standard Bridge Drawings25. Standard Construction Drawings – All Series (SCD)26. State Highway Access Management Manual 27. Survey and Mapping Specifications28. Survey Manual29. Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM) 30. Quality Standards for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Acceptable Delineation

Methods for Vehicles31. Utility Manual “Procedure for Utility Relocations, Adjustments and Reimbursement”32. Wireless Communication Tower Manual33. Waterway Permit Manual

R. Transportation Research Board (TRB)1. Highway Capacity Manual

S. United States Coast Guard (USCG)

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1. Bridge Permit Application Guide2. Bridge Lighting and Other Signals

1.12 MODIFICATIONS TO STANDARDSThe Developer is directed to perform work as applicable with certain modifications to Department Standards. If the Developer believes that a modification is unclear, the Developer shall have the obligation to raise the issue with the Department. Regardless of whether the Developer raises the issue, the Department shall have the right to notify the Developer if the Developer is interpreting the modification incorrectly. The following modifications shall apply to the Construction and Materials Specifications (C&MS), Supplements, and Supplemental Specifications:

A. When a reference to “Engineer” relates to design responsibilities or other technical issues, “the Engineer” shall mean the Developer’s Engineer, as further described in Exhibit A to the Project Agreement, and “the Department” shall mean the IQF. When a reference to “Engineer” relates to administrative issues, “the Engineer” shall mean the Department. It shall be in the Department’s sole discretion to determine when the context refers to technical or administrative responsibilities.

B. References to “Method of Measurement,” “Measure,” “accepted quantities,” “will pay for,” and similar phrases shall be disregarded. Payment will be at the Contract Price for the completed Project, irrespective of the quantities of various components incorporated in the Work.

C. References to “Basis of Payment,” “Payment,” “unit price,” “adjustment,” and similar phrases shall be disregarded, except as identified in the Contract, such as statements applicable to incentives or disincentives for completed Work.

D. References to “additional work,” “adjustment to compensation,” “Extra Work,” “pay extra,” “at the expenses to the Department,” or similar phrases, such references shall be disregarded. Payment of the Contract Price will be full compensation for all Work performed pursuant to the Contract unless specific provisions for additional payments are contained in the Contract Documents.

E. For references to the term “incidental,” such term shall mean the Work shall be included in the Project.

1.12.1 Supplemental SpecificationsSupplemental Specifications for this Contract are listed in this Section 1.12.1. Additional Supplemental Specifications may apply, depending on Developer design and construction and Approval by the Department.

A. SS821 – Arrow BoardB. SS830 – Automated Flagger Assisted DeviceC. SS832 – Temporary Sediment and Erosion Control (Modified SS-01)D. SS835 – Exfiltration TrenchE. SS836 – Seeding and Erosion Control with Turn Reinforcing Mat

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F. SS837 – Liner PipeG. SS839 – Trench Drain SystemH. SS840 – Mechanically Stabilized Earth WallI. SS861 – Geogrid for Subgrade StabilizationJ. SS863 – Reinforced Soil SlopesK. SS866 – Ground AnchorsL. SS869 – High Load Multi Rotational (HLMR) BearingsM. SS873 – Wet Reflective Removable TapeN. SS878 – Inspection and Compaction Testing of Unbound MaterialsO. SS895 – Manufactured Water Quality StructureP. SS902 – Conduit Inspection EquipmentQ. SS930 – Automated Flagger Assistance DeviceR. SS937 – Polyethylene Liner PipeS. SS938 – Steel Reinforced Thermoplastic Ribbed PipeT. SS939 – Precast Trench DrainU. SS961 – Portable Traffic SignalsV. SS987 – Removable, Nonreflective, Preformed Blackout TapeW. SS995 – Precast Water Quality Structure

1.13 CO-LOCATION FACILITIES FOR DEVELOPER and DEPARTMENT FORCES

1.13.1 Project Management OfficeThe Developer shall co-locate with Department personnel for the duration of the Project. The Developer shall provide ADA-compliant, Class B office space to accommodate co-located personnel meeting the requirements of this section. The office space shall be within 2 miles of the Project Limits.

The following personnel, at a minimum, shall be co-located in the project management office:

A. DB Project ManagerB. Developer Construction ManagerC. Developer Construction QC ManagerD. Developer construction superintendentsE. Developer Highway Lead (construction)F. Developer Structures Lead (construction)G. All other construction personnel at or above the superintendent level of the organization chartH. Developer Design ManagerI. Developer Roadway Design ManagerJ. Developer Chief Bridge Engineer[K.] Developer Design QC Manager[L.] Developer Documentation LeadK.[M.] Independent Quality Manager

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L.[N.] Independent Design Quality ManagerM.[O.] Independent Construction Quality ManagerN.[P.] All IQF design quality personnel down to and including the Independent Highway Lead and

Independent Structures LeadO.[Q.] All IQF construction quality personnel down to and including the Independent Highway Lead

and Independent Structures LeadP.[R.] Public Information Specialist

In addition to the requirements of C&MS 619, the Developer shall provide the following items and features for the required office space and facilities for Department forces within 30 days after Notice to Proceed. The Developer shall provide maintenance for all items provided by the Developer. The Developer is responsible for determining office requirements to accommodate the Developer’s forces.

A. Office furniture for the entire office space B. A copier, printer, fax and scanner system per the specifications listed below. The Developer shall

provide paper and printing supplies and maintenance for all specified equipment.C. The Department will provide IP Phones via the Department’s network. The Department will

provide two dedicated phone lines, one for facsimile and one for a land line back-up in case of network disruption.

D. All rooms, cubicles, conference rooms shall be capable of having network jacks installed for use by the Department’s staff.

E. The Department will obtain and pay for an internet connection. The Department will provide the necessary network equipment and communication circuits to connect the field office to the Department network. The Department will install the following equipment:

1. Locked cabinet w/UPS2. Network switch3. Network drops in the office

F. Office space for the Department’s staff that has, at a minimum, the following: 1. Twelve offices (100 square feet, each enclosed office space with individual locking door) 2. Twelve cubicles (80 square feet each) 3. Two enclosed conference rooms (600 square feet each) with doors, each provided with

a computer projector and minimum 7-foot-wide screen4. Break room with sink (150 square feet, with 12 square feet of counter space, microwave

oven and a 20-cubic-foot refrigerator) 5. Lockable filing space (400 square feet) with six four-drawer filing cabinets6. Two lockable closets (25 square feet each) 7. An appropriate number of desks, chairs and filing cabinets 8. Two licensed copies of Primavera (P6) and the appropriate contract management

software compatible with the Department's project document management system

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9. Hard-surfaced (paved) parking, with one space per office and one space per cubicle, plus 10 visitor spaces. The parking area shall be well lit, secured, and maintained, with slopes not exceeding 1 percent in any direction. Parking shall be at no cost to the Department. A separate, fenced, lockable area shall be provided for 10 vehicles within the provided parking area.

10. Include potable hot and cold water. Toilet/washroom facilities must be appropriately sized for this size office space. Furnish all lavatory and sanitary supplies. Provide daily janitorial service.

G. Public meeting space for meetings with public officials, key stakeholders, media and others that has at a minimum:

1. Separate entrance from main hallway or foyer so that Project staff is not disrupted by the meetings.

2. 800 square feet of space3. Tables and chairs4. Six floor-standing easels for Project boards5. Computer projector and minimum 7-foot-wide wide screen

1.13.2 Copier, Printer, Fax, and Scanning System SpecificationsA. Automatic document feeder with 80-sheet ARDFB. Equipped to handle paper up to and including 11-inch x 17-inch (originals and copies) including

mixed originalsC. Reduction and enlargement featuresD. Unlimited duplexing for all size originals 8.5-inch x 11-inch through 11-inch x 17-inchE. Manual and selectable automatic exposure settingsF. Operate on standard voltage with no special or dedicated linesG. Stapler/finisher support with the following features:

1. Paper size support for 5.5-inch x 8.5-inch to 11-inch x 17-inch/A6 to A32. Paper Weight support from 16 to 42 lb. Bond/ 60 to 157g/m23. Staple position three positions (1 staple/2 positions; 2 staples/1 position)4. Staple capacity: 50 sheets (8.5-inch x 11-inch); 30 sheets (8.5-inch x 14-inch or larger)

H. 1 to 999 sort capacity I. Paper capacity: 500 sheets x four trays, 50-sheet bypass trayJ. Paper weight support: 20- to 28-pound Bond/64 to 105g/m2 (Trays 1,2,3, & 4) 16- to 44-pound

Bond/52 to 163g/m2 (bypass) 20- to 28-pound Bond/64 to 105g/m2 (duplex)K. Energy Star compliantL. Network printer capability with 10BASET/100BASETx network cardM. Printer speed 35 ppmN. Network protocol support for TCP/IPO. Network operating system for Windows 7 ProfessionalP. Client Print driver support for Windows 8 (Both PCL/PS drivers)

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Q. Minimum print resolution of 600 x 600 dpiR. Secure printing with password or pinS. Network scanning that supports the following:

1. Scan speed: 52 ipm @200 dpi2. Scan area: up to 11-inch x 17-inch3. Grayscale: 256 levels (Color Required)4. Scanning resolution: 600 dpi5. Scanning protocol support: TCP/IP, SMTP, SMB, FTP, POP3, NCP6. Scanning support for scan-to-email, HDD, folder, URL, and TWAIN7. File formats: Single-page TIFF, JPEG, PDF, multi-page TIFF, PDF8. Address book support for multiple items9. OCR software that supports TIFF, PDF, multi-page TIFF, and multi-page PDF10. OCR software must support batch workflow processing of documents

T. Minimum shared memory capacity for all options: 384 MBU. Hard disk drive: 40 GB drive for internal storage and network scanningV. Analog fax support for PSTN, PBX that supports the following:

1. Resolution: 200 x 200/100 dpi 400 x 400 dpi (optional)2. 33.6 Kbps with auto fallback3. Address book and auto-dial number storage

W. Black & white and color capable

1.14 PRECONSTRUCTION AUDIO – VIDEO COLOR RECORDINGThe Developer shall provide the Department with digital preconstruction audio-video color recording as follows:

1.14.1 GeneralA. Recording. Construction in any area shall not start until the area has been recorded and the

electronic files submitted to Department.B. Visual Inspection. Prior to recording, all areas to be recorded shall be investigated visually with

notation made of features not readily visible by video recording methods. This would include, but not be limited to, culverts (size, type and condition) and manholes that may be partially buried. Record all measurements made during the inspection.

C. Approvals. All recording shall be conducted in the presence of the Department unless waived by the Department. At the start of recording, the Developer shall submit a sample recording of a portion of this Project for the Department to review. The Developer must obtain Approval of the sample recording before any other recording is allowed.

D. Certification. Upon completion of the work, the Developer shall provide Certification in writing to the Department that all the requirements of the audio-video color recording for this Project were accomplished in accordance with these specifications.

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1. Identification. All recordings (DVDs and cases) shall be properly identified by recording number, location, and project name in a manner acceptable to the Department.

2. Record. A record of the contents of each recording shall be supplied on a run sheet identifying each segment in the recording number, location, and project name in a manner acceptable to the Department.

3. Inventory. A brief report and inventory of all recordings completed, referenced by location and recording number, shall be furnished to the Department upon completion of the work and delivery of the recordings. All recordings and written records shall become the property of the Department.

1.14.2 Video InformationA. Audio Preamble. Each recording shall begin with the current date, project name, and

municipality and be followed by the general location (e.g., name of the street or property owner, location of cross country line, viewing side, and direction of progress).

B. Date and Time. To preclude the responsibility of tampering or editing in any manner, all video recordings shall, by electronic means, display continuously and simultaneously generated transparent digital information to include the date and time of recording. The date information will contain the month, day and year; for example, 10/05/13. The time information shall consist of hours, minutes, and seconds separated by colons; for example, 10:35:18.

C. Stationing. The Engineering stationing shall correspond to the project stationing and include the standard Engineering symbols (e.g., 14+84). The Engineering stationing shall represent the location of the camera. If the Engineering stationing is not recorded simultaneously with recording, the stationing shall be noted on Audio Track 1. This transparent information shall appear in the lower half of the viewing screen. Houses and buildings shall be identified by an address when visible.

D. Information. Below the Engineering stationing, periodic transparent alpha numeric information consisting of the names of the project, name of the area covered, direction of travel, viewing side, etc., shall appear.

1.14.3 CoverageA. General. Recorded coverage shall include, but not be limited to, all existing driveways,

sidewalks, curbs, ditches (drainage patterns are of particular concern), streets (including condition of paving for full width), landscaping, trees, culverts, catch basins, headwalls, fences, and visible Utilities located within the zone of influence of construction. Of particular concern are existing faults, fractures, defects or other imperfections.

B. Streets. Unless otherwise noted, streets and street areas shall be recorded by audio-video for full width of the zone of influence of construction, including both sides of the street. The term “street” shall be understood to mean street, highway, avenue, boulevard road, alley, lane, driveway, parking lot, and all adjacent areas within the possible zone of the influence of construction.

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1.15 DELIVERABLESUnless otherwise indicated, all deliverables shall be submitted in both electronic format and hardcopy format. Acceptable electronic formats include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) files, unless otherwise indicated. At a minimum, the Developer shall submit the following to the Department:

Deliverable For Acceptance. Approval,

or Submittal

Number of Copies Submittal Schedule Reference Section

Hardcopy Electronic

Sample preconstruction audio-video recording

Approval N/A 1 Prior to recording of each specific area

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Preconstruction audio-video recording

Submittal N/A 1 Prior to construction in each specific area

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Certification of audio-video recordings

Submittal 1 N/A Upon completion of work

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