WT16008 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Construct asphalt/concrete speed cushions and speed tables over existing pavement. Install thermoplastic chevrons, diamonds, and pavement marking as necessary. Install advance warning and advisory signs at each location, including bases, posts, rivets, etc. Project is a contract for construction in multiple phases.

Public Works Department
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
(NTMP)
City of Stockton Project No. WT16008
Dated: May 14, 2026
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DIVISION I GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1 - SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS
1-1.01 Specifications
The work described herein shall be done in accordance with the current City of Stockton,
Department of Public Works Standard Specifications and Plans, and the latest Editions
of the State of California, Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and
Standard Plans, California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), as
referenced therein, and in accordance with the following Special Provisions. To the extent
the California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications implement the
STATE CONTRACT ACT, (or certain provisions of the Public Contracts code which are
inapplicable to charter cities) they shall not be applicable.
In case of conflict or discrepancy between any of the Contract Documents, the order of
documents listed below shall be the order of precedence, with the first item listed having
the highest precedence.
1. Contract Change Order (changes last in time are first in precedence)
2. Addenda to Contract Agreement
3. Contract Agreement
4. Permits
5. Notice Inviting Bids and Instructions to Bidders
6. Addendums and Letters of Clarification
7. Special Provisions
8. Project Drawings
9. City of Stockton Standard Specifications
10. City of Stockton Standard Drawings
11. Caltrans Standard Specifications
12. Caltrans Standard Plans
Should it appear that the work to be done or any of the matters relative thereto are not
sufficiently detailed or explained in these specifications, the special provisions, or the
plans, the contractor shall apply to the Engineer in writing for such further explanations
as may be necessary and shall conform to them as part of the contract. In the event of
any doubt or question arising respecting the true meaning of these specifications, the
special provisions or the plans, reference shall be made to the Engineer, whose decision
thereon shall be final.
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1-1.02 Plans
The bidder's attention is directed to the provisions in Section 1-1.03 "Definitions", of the
Standard Specifications and Section 1-1.07 "Definitions", of the Caltrans Specifications.
1-1.03 Terms and Definitions
Wherever in the Standard Specifications, Special Provisions, Notice to Contractors,
Proposal, Contract, or other contract documents the following terms are used, the intent
and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:
City or Owner City of Stockton
Director Director of Public Works, City of Stockton
Standard Specifications Current City of Stockton, Standard Plans and
Specifications, inclusive of all current revisions, and
amendments, unless otherwise stated.
Caltrans Specifications State of California, Department of Transportation,
Current Standard Plans and Specifications, inclusive
of all current revisions, and amendments, unless
otherwise stated.
Laboratory City of Stockton Department of Public Work
Laboratory or consultant's laboratory
Department Department of Public Works, City of Stockton
Engineer City Engineer, City of Stockton, acting either directly
or through properly authorized Engineer agents and
consultants.
California MUTCD Latest edition of California Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD), and any amendments and
revisions thereto.
Working Day Defined as any eight-hour day, except as follows:
Saturday, Sunday, and City recognized holidays.
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SECTION 2 - BIDDING AND BID PROTESTS
Refer to the Instructions to Bidders and Section 2, "Bidding" of the Standard Specification.
In case of Bid protests, attention is directed to the provisions in Section 2-1.51, "Bid
Protests" of the Standard Specifications. The party filing the protest must have submitted
a bid for the work. A subcontractor of a bidder may not submit a bid protest.
A copy of bid protests are to be sent to the following address:
Attention: Herminia Franco
City of Stockton
Public Works Department
501 W. Weber Avenue, Bldg. 2, 3rd Floor
Stockton, CA 95203
SECTION 3 - CONTRACT AWARD AND EXECUTION
The bidder's attention is directed to the provisions in Section 3, "Contract Award and
Execution," of the Standard Specifications and these Special Provisions.
Bidders and subcontractors are required to be available the day of bid opening to answer
questions.
The award of the contract, if it be awarded, will be to the lowest responsible bidder whose
proposal complies with all the requirements prescribed.
If the City awards the Contract, the award is made to the lowest responsible bidder within
90 days after the day of the bid opening.
SECTION 4 - SCOPE OF WORK
Attention is directed to the provisions in Section 4, "Scope of Work" of the Caltrans
Specifications, Standard Specifications, and these Special Provisions.
At no time shall construction begin without receiving notice that the contract has been
approved by the City Attorney or an authorized representative. The Contractor shall follow
the sequence of construction and progress of work as specified in Section 10-1.01, "Order
of Work", of these Special Provisions.
The Contractor shall diligently prosecute all work items to completion.
Full compensation for any additional costs occasioned by compliance with the provisions
in this section shall be considered as included in the prices paid for the various contract
items of work, and no additional work compensation will be allowed therefore.
Bidders will be required to carefully examine these special provisions and attachments to
judge for themselves as to the nature of the work to be done and the general conditions
relative thereto and the submission of a proposal hereunder shall be considered prima-
facie evidence that the bidder has made the necessary investigation and is satisfied with
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respect to the conditions to be encountered, the character, quantity and quality of the
work performed. For work to be completed, contractors are advised to visit and review
the job site prior to the submission of their bid. Bids not presented on the City forms shall
be cause for considering the bid as non-responsive.
Bidders must be thoroughly competent and capable of satisfactorily performing the work
covered by the proposal, and when requested shall furnish such statements relative to
previous experience on similar work, the plan or procedure proposed, and the
organization and the equipment available for the contemplated work, and any other as
may be deemed necessary by the City Engineer in determining such competence and
capability.
It shall be understood that the Contractor shall be required to perform and complete the
proposed work in a thorough and diligent manner, and to furnish and provide in connection
therewith all necessary labor, tools, implements, equipment, materials, and supplies. The
Contractor is responsible to take all necessary precautions and use best practices in the
industry to perform all work require completing the project.
4-1.01 Differing Site Conditions
Attention is directed to the provisions in Section 4-1.06, "Differing Site Conditions," of the
Caltrans Specifications and the Standard Specifications. Contractor shall notify the
Engineer if he/she finds physical conditions differing materially from contract documents.
4-1.02 Changes and Extra Work
Attention is directed to the provisions in Section 4-1.05A "Changes and Extra Work" of
the Caltrans Specifications and Standard Specifications.
4-1.13 Cleanup
The Contractor's attention is directed to Sections 4-1.13, "Cleanup," of the Caltrans
Specifications. The Contractor shall conduct and cause all working forces at the site to
maintain the site in a neat orderly manner throughout the construction operations. The
work shall be conducted in a manner that will control the dust. When ordered to provide
dust control, the Contractor shall use water to reduce the dusty conditions all to the
satisfaction of the Engineer. During construction, the Contractor shall remove all rubbish
and debris as it is generated. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove
all equipment, debris, and shall leave the site in a neat, clean condition all to the
satisfaction of the Engineer.
In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of all temporary markings
used during construction activities, including but not limited to utility location paint, chalk
lines, and CAT track markings. These markings shall be thoroughly removed or faded out
to the extent possible such that no visible trace remains. All removal efforts shall be
performed using methods that do not damage existing surfaces and shall be completed
to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
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SECTION 5 - CONTROL OF WORK
Attention is directed to the Instruction to Bidders, provisions in Section 5 "Control Work"
of the Caltrans Specifications, Standard Specification and these special provisions.
5-1.01 Contract Components
Attention is directed to the provisions in Section 5-1.02," Contract Components" of the
Standard Specifications. If a discrepancy found or confusion arises, submit a Request for
Information (RFI).
5-1.02 Subcontracting
The contractor shall physically attach the FHWA Form 1273 (revised October 23, 2023,
which is included in Instructions to Bidders) to all contracts, subcontracts, and lower tier
subcontracts.
Attention is directed to the provisions in Section 5-1.13A, "Subcontracting-General," of
the Standard Specifications, and Caltrans Specifications.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1777.1 of the Labor Code, the Labor Commissioner
publishes and distributes a list of contractor's ineligibles to perform work as a
subcontractor on a public works project. This list of debarred contractors is available from
the Department of Industrial Relations web site at:
http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/Debar.html
5-1.03 Coordination With Other Entities
5-1.03A Permits
The Contractor shall procure all permits and licenses, pay all charges and fees, and give
all notices necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work. The
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code, Sections 21000 to 21176, inclusive)
may be applicable to permits, licenses and other authorizations which the Contractor must
obtain from local agencies in connection with performing the work of the contract. The
Contractor shall comply with the provisions of those statutes in obtaining the permits,
licenses and other authorizations and they shall be obtained in sufficient time to prevent
delays to the work. In the event that the City has obtained permits, licenses or other
authorizations, applicable to the work, in conformance with the requirements in the
Environmental Quality Act, the Contractor shall comply with the provisions of those
permits, licenses and other authorizations. The following is a non-inclusive list of the
required permits and/or licenses:
* Contractor's License. At a minimum the Contractor shall possess at the time of bid
and maintain throughout the duration of the contract, a valid California Class A.
* Business License. The contractor shall possess prior to the execution of the
contract and maintain throughout the duration of the contract, a valid City of
Stockton business license.
* City of Stockton Encroachment Permit (fee paid by project)
* Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
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* Construction Notification, dust control - The Contractor is responsible for the
preparation and submittal of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Construction Notification Form. More information can be found at the following web
site: http://www.valleyair.org.
* Construction Water - The Contractor is responsible for obtaining a permit for water
from California Water Service, as applicable, for construction water obtained from
a City hydrant. This permit shall be approved by the City of Stockton Fire
Department.
* Construction Water - The Contractor is responsible for obtaining a permit for water
from Municipal Utilities Department (MUD) Water Service, as applicable, for
construction water obtained from a City hydrant. This permit shall be approved by
the City of Stockton Fire Department.
* Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling
* Stockton Municipal Utilities Department Right-of-Entry Permit (Contractor pays)
Full compensation for conforming to the provisions in this section including applicable
permit fees, shall be considered as included in the prices paid for the various contract
items of work involved, and no additional compensation will be allowed, therefore.
5-1.04 Submittals
The following is a list of anticipated submittals for the project. The list is provided to aid
the Contractor in determining the scope of work, but is not intended to be all inclusive and
additional submittals may be required:
* DAS-140 form (Notification of Contract Award)
* Emergency Contacts/Authorized Representatives
* Project Schedule (Critical Path Method)
* Pre-construction survey
* City of Stockton Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Report
* City of Stockton Encroachment Permit (No Fee)
* Staging Agreements with Private Property Owner (if applicable)
* Notice of Construction (Provided to residents adjacent to construction)
* Contractor Safety Plan
* Schedule of values for lump sum items
* Temporary Traffic Control Plan (includes Pedestrian Detour Plan)
* List of submittals, per specific section requirement, including:
a. Shop Drawings
b. Material Submittals
c. Product Submittals
* Thermoplastic traffic striping and marking certificates of compliance
* Stamped concrete color and pattern
The Contractor shall transmit each submittal to the Engineer for review and approval with
the submittal form approved by the Engineer. Submittals shall be sequentially numbered
on the submittal form. Resubmittals shall be identified with the original number and a
sequential resubmittal suffix letter. The original submittal shall be numbered X. The first
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