HARTFORD-SHARON STP FPAV(72)

VERMONT CA-96
Contract Number: C03280
Contract Name: HARTFORD-SHARON STP FPAV(72)
VERMONT
AGENCYOFTRANSPORTATION
PROPOSAL
STANDARDSPECIFICATIONSFORCONSTRUCTION
DATED2024SHALLAPPLYTOTHISCONTRACT
SPECIALPROVISIONS
SCHEDULEOFITEMS
ELECTRONICBIDBONDtobesubmittedintheamountof5%oftheContractor'sbid.
BIDDINGPROCEDURE
Bid Proposals will not be read unless accompanied by an electronic bid bond, and they may be rejected as
irregulariftheyarenotincompliancewithAgencyspecifications.
NOTE: All bid proposals shall be properly filled out and submitted electronically utilizing iCX Web
Systemservices.
VTransMissionandVision
Throughexcellentcustomerservice,provideforthesafeandefficientmovementofpeopleandgoods.
Asafe,reliable,andmultimodaltransportationsystemthatgrowstheeconomy,isaffordabletouseand
operate,andservesvulnerablepopulations.

Cover Page Proposal ____________________________________________________________ 1
Table of Contents _______________________________________________________________ 2
Project Special Provisions ________________________________________________________ 3
Required Contract Provisions for Federal Aid Construction Contracts FHWA 1273 ___________ 21
USDOL Davis Bacon Wage Rates 2026 - Windsor County ______________________________ 35
DBE Policy Required Contract Requirements CR110 - 2026 _____________________________ 40
Attachment C - Standard State Contract and Grant Provisions Rev 2-13-26 _________________ 45
USDOT Standard Title VI Nondiscrim Assurances Appendix A and E _____________________ 55
Standard Federal EEO Construction Contract Specifications _____________________________ 58
Contractor EEO Certification Form - CA109 _________________________________________ 65
Vermont AOT Certificate of Compliance - CA271 _____________________________________ 66
Vermont AOT Minimum Labor and Truck Rates - CA101 _______________________________ 70
Commodity Index Prices CA170 - Spec Book 2024 ____________________________________ 71
Proposal Schedule of Pay Items ____________________________________________________ 72

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS
1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - CONTRACT COMPLETION DATE. This Contract shall be completed
on or before August 2, 2027.
2. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - WORK RESTRICTIONS. The Contractor is hereby notified that no
work on site or stockpile requests shall begin before June 17, 2026.
3. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - PROHIBITION OF RUSSIAN GOODS. The Contractor is hereby
notified that, pursuant to Vermont Executive Order No. 02-22, dated March 3rd, 2022, the
purchase of Russian-sourced goods and goods produced by Russian entities (defined as institutions
or companies that are headquartered in Russia or have their principal place of business in Russia)
is prohibited. The awarded Contractor must fill out and sign the Executive Order 02-22 Vendor
Certification as part of Contract awarding process.
4. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT. The Contractor is
hereby notified that the Contractor, their subcontractors, and suppliers shall create both a Doc
Express and an iCXWeb account. The Contractor shall use these applications for collection and
management of electronic documents. Doc Express can be accessed at the following link:
https://docexpress.com. iCXWeb can be accessed at the following link:
vtrans.exevision.com/icx/Index.aspx.
All costs associated with the use of Doc Express and iCXWeb will be considered incidental to
Item 635.1100, Mobilization/Demobilization. The State will manage the applications including
Contract setup upon Contract execution.
To create an account and for more information regarding the use of Doc Express see the
information at the following link:
https://outside.vermont.gov/agency/vtrans/external/docs/construction/Contracting/DocExpressOv
erviewforContractors.docx.
To create an account and for more information regarding the use of iCXWeb see the information
at the following link: https://vtrans.vermont.gov/icx.
5. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - ELECTRONIC TICKETING VTRANS PORTAL. The Contractor
is hereby notified that the Contractor, their subcontractors, and suppliers shall connect to the
VTrans Portal and use the application for distribution and management of electronic tickets (e-
tickets). VTrans Portal is a state cloud-based e-ticket database, including a web-based user
interface and a jobsite mobile e-ticket application. VTrans Portal will interface with the
Contractor's supplier existing point of sales or e-ticketing platform and will allow VTrans to
manage bituminous material e-tickets.

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All costs associated with the use of VTrans Portal will be considered incidental to the appropriate
Section 406 and Section 407 pay items. The Agency will manage the VTrans Portal application
including Contract setup upon Contract execution.
To create an account, connect to the VTrans Portal, and for more information regarding the use of
VTrans Portal see the information at the following link: https://www.haulhub.com/vermont-
agency-transport-22/
6. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - CONTACT WITH THE AGENCY. From the time of advertising until
the actual bid opening for this Contract, all prospective Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers
shall direct all inquiries related to this Contract solely to the Agency's Contract Administration
Section at AOT.ConstructionContractingInquiry@vermont.gov.
The deadline for submitting inquiries related to this Contract is 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on June 3,
2026. Inquiries received prior to this time will receive a response from the Agency. Inquiries
received after this time may receive a response at the Agency's discretion.
7. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - OTHER SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.
FHWA 1273 - Required Contract Provisions for Federal Aid Construction Contracts
USDOL Davis Bacon Wage Rates by County
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Policy Contract Requirements - CR-110
Attachment C - Standard State Provisions for Contracts and Grants
USDOT Standard Title VI Nondiscrimination Assurances Appendices A, E
Standard Federal Equal Employee Opportunity (EEO) Construction Contract Specifications CA26
Contractor Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Certification Form - CA109
Vermont Agency of Transportation Certificate of Compliance - CA271
Vermont Agency of Transportation Minimum Labor and Truck Rates - CA101
Commodity Index Prices - CA170
Schedule of Pay Items
8. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - NEW PREQUALIFICATION FORM. The Contractor is hereby
notified that the Agency is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation to develop and
maintain a list of information about all firms that bid on federally funded Contracts in accordance
with 49 C.F.R. 26.11. The Agency has developed a new electronic form to collect this
information. The Contractor shall fill out this form as part of their project-specific prequalification
for every Contract that they bid on. A link to this form is provided in the prequalification form
available through iCX and the Agency's website.
9. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - DAVIS-BACON. U.S. Department of Labor Davis-Bacon wage rates
are applicable to this Contract. Copies of the applicable rates are included in this proposal.

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10. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - STANDARD DRAWINGS. The Vermont Agency of Transportation
Standard Drawings listed on the Index of Sheets are not included in the plan set, but may be found
at the following address:
https://resources.vtrans.vermont.gov/resources/cadd/VAOTconSTD_Name.xml?_gl=1*6cpy62*
_ga*MTU5MTQ3NTcyNi4xNzIwMjM5NjI0*_ga_V9WQH77KLW*czE3NTI3NTYyMzQkbzE
3NCRnMSR0MTc1Mjc1NjkwMyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.
11. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS. The Contractor is hereby notified
that the following informational documents for this Contract are available on iCXWeb and the
VTrans Bid Opportunities website. These documents are being provided during the bid solicitation
period for informational purposes only.
(a) Traffic Management Plan (TMP) Checklist
12. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - SURFACE WATER WITHDRAWAL. The Contractor is hereby
notified that the Vermont state law, Act 135 of 2022, requires any person withdrawing surface
water (as defined in 10 V.S.A. 1002 (20)) to register with and report the water withdrawal and
usage to the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation beginning January 1, 2023.
Guidance can be found here: https://dec.vermont.gov/watershed/rivers/streamflow-protection/act-
135-surface-water-withdrawal-registration-and-reporting
13. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS.
(a) Threatened, Endangered, and Rare Species. The Contractor shall ensure all personnel
working on the project site are made aware of the potential presence and protected status
of the northern long eared bat and Indiana Bat. No suitable bat habitat is present within the
project limits and no Time-of-Year (TOY) restrictions are required.
The Contractor is hereby made aware of the potential for TOY restrictions related to
proposed Waste, Borrow and Staging areas. Cutting trees 3 inches in diameter outside of
the contract project limits shall require review under Section 105.26 Opening Off-Site
Activity Areas.
(b) Invasive Material. If invasive species are delineated on the Plans or found in the project
area and confirmed by the Engineer, the invasive species, and any soil excavated from
areas that contained the invasive species, will be termed invasive material.

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The Contractor shall handle the invasive material in accordance with the VTrans State
Highway System Roadside Terrestrial Invasive Plants Best Management Practices
(BMPs). The Contractor shall stockpile the invasive material separately from other soil
stockpile areas. A ground barrier and perimeter containment system shall be in place
around the area intended for stockpiling the invasive material. Equipment shall be cleaned
of all soil and plant matter prior to arriving on site in accordance with Subsection 107.06.
The equipment used for excavation and transport of invasive material shall be cleaned of
all soil and plant matter before being used for work in other areas in accordance with the
BMPs.
To the extent possible, invasive material shall be reused on site. Invasive material shall
only be reused on site in areas where the presence of the invasive species were clearly
evident. If there is an excess of invasive material, it shall be wasted in accordance with the
BMPs.
The cost of excavating invasive material will be paid for under the appropriate Contract
excavation items. When invasive species are delineated on the Plans, the additional cost
for handling invasive material, following the BMPs, cleaning equipment, and wasting
excess invasive material will be incidental to all other Contract items. When invasive
species are not delineated on the Plans, and compensation is not otherwise provided for in
the Contract, the work of handling invasive material, following the BMPs, cleaning
equipment, and wasting excess invasive material will be considered extra work in
accordance with Subsection 104.03 and will be paid for in accordance with Subsection
109.06.
14. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - UTILITIES. Existing aerial facilities owned by Green Mountain Power,
Consolidated Communications, Comcast, ECFiber and Firstlight will not require adjustment. The
Contractor is cautioned to protect these facilities from damage.
Existing underground facilities owned by Consolidated Communications and GWI (ECFiber) will
not require adjustment. The Contractor is cautioned to protect these facilities from damage.
Green Mountain Power Evan Eccher (802) 417-8950
Consolidated Communications Eric Seward (802) 747-0567
ECFiber Jason Brewer (802) 431-8297
First Light Bill Gray (802) 373-4319
Comcast Roahan McGee (802) 683-6265
Employees or agents of the companies are to be allowed free and full access within the project
limits with the tools, materials, and equipment necessary to install, operate, maintain, place,
replace, relocate, and remove their facilities.

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There will be no extra compensation paid to the Contractor for any inconvenience caused by
working around and with the companies, or their facilities. Should the Contractor desire additional
adjustments of the utility facilities for his/her convenience, proper arrangements shall be made in
conformance with Subsection 105.09.
There are areas of underground utilities that may require additional locating beyond normal Dig
Safe measures. The Contractor is advised that exploratory excavation to locate existing
underground facilities may be necessary to protect these facilities from damage. Where approved
by the Engineer, these utilities shall be located and/or exposed by methods such as air/vacuum
excavation and/or hand digging to determine their exact location. This exploratory work shall be
classified as Trench Excavation of Earth, Exploratory and payment shall be through Pay Item
204.2200, Trench Excavation of Earth, Exploratory (N.A.B.I.).
The Contractor shall notify aerial utility pole owner if excavation will be within 10 feet of an
existing pole or anchor. That pole owner may choose to be onsite for this activity. There will be
no excavation allowed within 5 feet of existing poles and anchoring.
Vermont Statutes Annotated, Title 30, Chapter 86 ("Dig Safe") requires notice to Dig Safe before
starting excavation activities. The Contractor must telephone Dig Safe at 811 at least 48 hours
(excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) before, but not more than 30 days before,
starting excavation activities at any location. In addition, before excavation and/or pavement
grinding in or on the state highway right-of-way, the Contractor must contact the Agency's Traffic
Signal Superintendent, Dan Ertel, to obtain/verify the location of Agency's underground utility
facilities or to confirm the absence of such facilities. Dan can be reached at (802) 343-2188.
The Contractor is advised that many towns are not members of Dig Safe. It is the Contractor's
responsibility to check with towns prior to excavation and shall protect and restore utilities
damaged within the project and as set forth in Subsection 107.12.
All Contractors, subcontractors or material suppliers involved in any project-related activity shall
comply with all applicable codes and regulations related to working around live electrical lines;
including, but not limited to maintaining the required minimum clear distance from an electrical
utility facility. The Contractor's Competent Safety Officer shall be well versed in OSHA and
VOSHA regulations, and shall be capable of implementing a plan to conform to these regulations
during prosecution of work.

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15. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - RAILROAD SPECIAL PROVISIONS. The Contractor is hereby
notified that Special Provision No. 16 - NOTICE TO BIDDERS - WORKING IN THE NECR
RIGHT OF WAY, Special Provision No. 17 - NOTICE TO BIDDERS - FEDERAL RAILROAD
ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS and Special Provision No. 18 - NOTICE TO BIDDERS -
RAILROAD FIRE PREVENTION PLAN have been included in the contract for the purposes of
coordination efforts and working near Bridge #5 (NECR - Railroad BR 19.85) at Mile Point 4.430
on VT Route 14 in the Town of Hartford and Bridge #13 (NECR - Railroad BR 25.87) at Mile
Point 2.955 on VT Route 14 in the Town of Sharon.
16. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - WORKING IN THE NECR RIGHT OF WAY.
(a) Right of Entry Permit. The Contractor is hereby notified that they will be required to apply
for NECR's standard form Contractor Right of Entry License Agreement (the "CROE") 30
days prior to entering the railroad right of way for any reason, and abide by all of the terms
and conditions contained therein. The estimated application fee for this permit is $1,750.
The Contractor must comply with NECR's Roadway Worker Training Policy, NECR
Roadway Worker Protection Training Policy and made a part hereof, if NECR, in its sole
discretion, determines that such training is required. More information about the Right of
Entry Permit application is available at:
https://www.gwrr.com/real_estate/accessing_property
(b) Roadway Worker Protection Training Policy.
(1) In order to maintain the integrity and security of the Property and Railroad's
operations, prior to each employee of Licensee and its contractor entering upon the
Property (each a "Licensee Applicant"), Licensee shall cause its employees, and
shall cause its contractor to require its employees, to successfully complete the
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Roadway Worker Training Program (the "Program") on
an annual basis to be administered by Roadway Worker Training, Inc. (the
"Program Administer"), at the sole cost and expense of the Licensee or contractor,
as the case may be (the current cost of which is $75.00 USD per Licensee
Applicant). The Program shall be available via the internet and instructions to
access the Program are set forth in Paragraph (11).

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(2) Upon completion of the Program, the Licensee Applicant shall be required to
satisfactorily complete a test administered by the Program Administer. The
Program Administer shall be responsible for scoring such test and verifying
whether the Licensee Applicant satisfies the requirements of Railroad to perform
work on the Property. Any Licensee Applicant who fails to achieve a satisfactory
score or who refuses to complete such test shall not be permitted to enter the
Property.
(3) When a satisfactory score is achieved by the Licensee Applicant, the Program
Administrator shall furnish a certificate (the "Certificate") to the business address
of Licensee or its contractor, as the case may be, for distribution to the Licensee
Applicant. Until receipt of the Certificate from the Program Administrator, the
Licensee Applicant shall print a temporary certificate authorizing the Licensee
Applicant's access to the Property.
(4) For the avoidance of doubt, satisfactory completion of the Program as evidenced
by receipt of a Certificate does not in itself grant permission to the Licensee
Applicant to enter the Property, except as expressly permitted under and in strict
compliance with the terms of the Agreement.
(5) The Licensee Applicant shall be responsible for carrying the Certificate at all times
when on the Property.
(6) All communications regarding Licensee Applicants, the Program, or any other
matters described in this section should be addressed to:
Michael Lundell
GWI Safety Department
13901 Sutton Park Drive South, Suite 180
Jacksonville, FL 32081
Mlundell@gwrr.com
(904) 596-1766
(7) Licensee and its contractor shall be responsible for managing and recovering
Certificates from their employees who resign, retire or are terminated.
(8) Notwithstanding the receipt of a Certificate by a Licensee Applicant, Railroad
reserves the right to reject any Licensee Applicant from entering upon the Property
in Railroad's sole discretion in accordance with:
a. Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Code of Ethics and Conduct,
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c. Upon failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and
all applicable laws.
(9) To the extent that any portion of the requirements set forth in this section violates
any law, ordinance, statute or regulation that portion shall be ignored and the
Licensee or contractor, as the case may be, shall comply with all remaining portions
of Railroad's Roadway Protection Training Policy, the Program or the related
application process.
(10) Licensee or its contractor, as the case may be, shall be primarily responsible for
enforcement of the Program; provided, however, that both Railroad and the Federal
Railroad Administration reserve the right to audit Licensee and its contractor, as
the case may be, for compliance with the Program and Railroad's Roadway
Protection Training Policy. Should a Licensee or its contractor, as applicable, be
found out of compliance, any and all fines or penalties incurred by Railroad due to
such non-compliance shall be the sole obligation of the Licensee.
(11) To access the G&W Roadway Worker Protection Training for Railroad Contractors
Course on the RWT On-Line University please follow these instructions:
a. Start at website https://railpros.com/training/
b. Click on the "Online Training" then "Select Courses" button
c. Select the G&W course by clicking on the course name
d. On the right-hand side of the page select "New User Registration"
e. Fill out all of the fields on the registration page and submit
f. You will receive a username and password via email
g. After receiving the username and password go back to the On-Line
University page and select the G&W course again
h. Complete the registration process and training.
17. NOTICE TO BIDDERS - FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS. The
Contractor is hereby notified that the Contractor and Subcontractor(s) are required to follow the
requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations, specifically Title 49, Subtitle B, Chapter II
related to the Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation Regulations.
Particular attention is called to the following Parts: