Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Division of Transportation
Infrastructure Development
Bureau of Highway Construction
4802 Sheboygan Avenue, Rm 601
P O Box 7916
Madison, WI 53707-7916
May 23, 2003
Telephone:
(608) 266-1631
Facsimile (FAX): (608) 266-8459
NOTICE TO ALL CONTRACTORS:
Proposal #5:
5556-00-89, ITS 2001943
Interstate traffic Monitoring and
Traveler Information Project
Madison – Phase 1
IH 39/90/94, USH 12/18, & STH 30
Dane County
Letting of June 3, 2003
This is to advise that enclosed is Addendum No. 1, which provides for the following:
Special Provisions
The following special provisions are revised:
Article 10, Relations with Railroad Company – Canadian Pacific Railway
Article 63, High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit, 4-Duct, 1 ¼-Inch, Directional Bore, Item 90030H;
High- Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit, 4-Duct, 1 ¼-Inch, Directional Bore, Steel Encased,
Item 90030J.
Plans
Attached are 6, 8 ½ x 11-inch plan sheets consisting of:
Revised Plan Sheet 6
New Plan Sheet 24A, Casing Pipe Detail
Revised Plan Sheet 49
Revised Plan Sheet 50
Revised Plan Sheet 51
Revised Plan Sheet 52
Please insert the enclosed Addendum No. 1 in the proposal you now have or your bid may be declared unacceptable.
We are specifically notifying only the prime contractor of these changes. We will send a copy of this addendum to
all proposal holders as time permits. The responsibility for notifying potential subcontractors and suppliers of these
changes remains with the prime contractors.
Sincerely,
Richard R. Filsinger, P.E
Proposal Development Supervisor
DT1386
Solving tomorrow’s transportation challenges
ADDENDUM
PROJECT 5556-00-89
Addendum
No.
1
1
Article
No.
10
63
Description
Relations with Railroad Company – Canadian Pacific Railway
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit, 4-Duct, 1 ¼-Inch,
Directional Bore, Item 90030H; High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Conduit, 4-Duct, 1 ¼-Inch, Directional Bore, Steel Encased, Item
90030J.
Date
5/23/03
5/23/03
Addendum No. 1
Special Provisions
10.
Relations with Railroad Company – Canadian Pacific Railway.
The title and contents of this Article are deleted and replaced with the following:
Relations with Railroad Company – Union Pacific Railroad Company (Leasor) and Wisconsin
and Southern Railroad Company (Leasee)
A. The contractor's attention is directed to Subsection 107.17 of the Standard
Specifications for all work affecting Union Pacific Railroad Company property and tracks.
B. Insurance (Railroad Protective Liability Policy). In addition to any other forms of
insurance or bonds required, the contractor shall provide for and in behalf of Union Pacific Railroad
Company and Wisconsin and Southern Railroad Company, insurance for Bodily Injury Liability,
Property Damage Liability, and Physical Damage to Property Liability.
Evidence of the required coverage shall be furnished to the railroad at Union Pacific
Railroad Company, 301 W. Lake Street, Northlake, IL 60164 and Wisconsin and Southern Railroad
Company 1890 E. Johnson Street, Madison, WI 53704.
Required coverages, durations and provisions governing the furnishing of Railroad
Protective Liability insurance are prescribed in Subsection 107.17.3 of the Standard Specifications.
C. Names and Addresses of Railroad Representatives. The railroad representative(s)
who may be consulted by bidders and contractors with regard to railroad requirements during
construction and with whom contractors may arrange for temporary grade crossings (is) (are) Mr.
Gary Wilwerding, Union Pacific Railroad Company, 301 W. Lake Street, Northlake, IL 60164, phone
(708) 649-5210 and Mr. Ben Meighan, Wisconsin and Southern Railroad Company, 1890 E.
Johnson Street, Madison, WI 53704, phone (608) 243-9129 ex. 201. No arrangements have been
made for a temporary grade crossing for use by the contractor. A temporary crossing may be
permitted by the railroad upon formal request several weeks in advance of the time it is desired.
D. Train Operation. Approximately one through freight train operates twice daily through
the construction site. Through freight trains operate at approximately 20 mph.
63.
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit, 4-Duct, 1 ¼-Inch, Directional Bore, Item
90030H; High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit, 4-Duct, 1 ¼-Inch, Directional Bore,
Steel Encased Item 90030J
The contents of this Article are deleted and replaced with the following:
A.
Description. Work under this item shall consist of furnishing and installing
outdoor/underground rated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit as shown on the plans and
in accordance with Section 652 of the Standard Specifications and as hereinafter provided.
B.
Material. Material for this item shall be as documented under the item HighDensity Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit, 4-Duct, 1 ¼-Inch.
C.
Construction Methods. All work shall comply with federal, state, and local codes.
Directional bore installations shall be completed at locations as shown on the plans. At
these locations the Contractor shall be responsible for determining all existing utility locations,
both laterally and depth. The Contractor shall use this information to plan and execute the
plowing to insure against damage to any existing utilities and/or facilities within the work area.
The Contractor shall provide this information, including the sources, to the Engineer a minimum of
5 working days prior to the work at the site. Upon receipt of the utility information from the
Contractor, the Engineer may, within two working days, suspend work at the site until additional
information concerning the placement of the existing utilities is located, gathered, and presented
to the Engineer by the Contractor. For gas mains of 100 psi or greater, or 12-inches in diameter
or greater, the Contractor shall expose the main to provide visual inspection by the Gas
Company. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to any existing utilities and/or
facilities in the process of the directional boring the conduit.
No repairs will be permitted to any conduit or fitting. All broken, chipped, cracked or
impaired lengths of fittings or conduit shall be removed and replaced with approved new material.
This conduit design is for underground installation as shown on the construction plans,
and shall not be installed above ground or on structures.
The minimum bending radius of the cable shall not be exceeded at anytime during
conduit installation. Cable shall not be pulled over edges or corners, over or around obstructions,
or through unnecessary curves or bends.
All disturbed areas shall have four (4) inches of topsoil placed, and the area shall be
fertilized, seeded, and mulched conforming to the requirements of Sections 625, 627, 629, and
630 of the Standard Specifications.
The Contractor shall be responsible for requesting and obtaining all required permits,
easements, and associated approvals for all directional bore crossings. Any costs associated
obtaining said permits, easements, and associated approvals (including, but not limited to direct
costs, processing costs, and delay costs) shall be considered incidental to this item.
At locations such as Railroad and river crossings, the Contractor shall follow and be
bound by the requirements of the Railroads and/or the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Railroad Safety. All construction activities including shoring and fall protection shall be in
accordance with either of the established safety standards as set forth by the Federal Railroad
Administration, OSHA, or Union Pacific Railroad Company Chief Engineer Instruction Bulletins,
whichever dictates the higher degree of protection. Fall protection is required while working 3.7
meters (12-feet) or more above the ground, water or any surface. All trenches and pits are to be
filled, fence protected or guarded at the end of each workday. Storage of combustible materials
is not allowed on Railroad right-of-way. A suitable fire extinguisher should be attached to each
piece of self-propelled equipment used on Railroad property. Avoid pole lines and all Railroad
structures and facilities while working on Railroad property.
While working on Railroad right-of-way, a hard hat, safety glasses and sturdy work boots,
preferably steel-toed, shall be worn. Athletic shoes, thin-soled shoes and regular low-cut casual
shoes are not acceptable. Hearing protection shall be worn in situations that call for Railroad
personnel to wear it. Visible safety vests shall be worn while working on Railroad right-of-way in
compliance with Union Pacific Railroad Company Chief Engineer Instruction Bulletin. While
confronting a passing train, always stand as far back as possible to prevent injury from flying
debris or loose rigging. Also, observe the train as it passes to be prepared to take evasive action
in the event of an emergency. Never walk down the center of the track or stand on the track or
attempt to stand on any rail. At no time is equipment or the Contractor’s personnel allowed on
Railroad Bridges. Horseplay, any sudden movement or actions that could be interpreted as a
warning signal of danger by Railroad train crews and personnel are forbidden.
Pipelines, casing pipe and vent pipes shall be at least 4.88 meters (16-feet) vertically
from aerial electric wires or the distance as stated in the 1993 National Safety code, Article 234,
whichever is greater. Pipelines, casing pipe and vent pipes shall be suitably insulated from
underground conduits carrying electric wires on Railroad right-of-way
Railroad Emergency Response. Emergency response procedures shall be developed by
the Contractor to handle a situation in which either Railroad derailment or any other incident that
may jeopardize the integrity of the conduit. Local conditions shall be considered when developing
these procedures.
Railroad Approval of Plans. Plans for a proposed conduit shall be submitted by the
Contractor to and meet the approval of the Vice President – Engineering of the Railroad or his
authorized representative before work is begun. All work on Railroad right-of-way, including the
supporting of the track or roadbed, shall be subject to his inspection and direction.
Railroad Location/Topography. The contractor shall be responsible for identification,
location and protection of existing utilities.
The conduit shall be located behind (field side) all Railroad signal and communication
facilities. It is essential that these Railroad facilities not be damaged. When it is necessary to
work near the signal and communication facilities, the Railroad shall be notified by the Contractor
prior to commencing any work. Railroad personnel will then locate their facilities in the field to
assure that they will not be affected by the Contractor. In areas where the railroad has buried
facilities, it will be necessary to coordinate the location of the facilities through an authorized
railroad representative, prior to any construction.
Conduits shall, where practicable, cross where tracks are carried on an embankment and
cannot be installed in either the slope of a cut or fill section of the roadbed. Conduits shall not be
attached to any railroad bridge or other Railroad facilities. Conduits shall be located where the
ground surface slopes downward away from the railroad tracks. Also, when large capacity
conduits are located where the ground surface ascends above the railroad roadbed, there shall
be a sufficient drainage channel to carry off the material in event of rupture.
Conduits crossings requiring an incidental parallel occupancy of 30.48 meters (100-feet)
or less shall be located at the outer limits of the railroad right-of-way within 1.52 meters (5-feet) of
the property line and a minimum of 13.72 meters (45-feet) from the centerline of the nearest
track.
Conduits shall, where practicable, be located to cross tracks at approximately right
angles thereto and said crossing shall not be closer than 15.24 meters (50-feet) to any portion of
any culvert, railroad bridge, building, and other important structure, and to any track switch unless
specifically approved by the Vice President – Engineering.
Railroad Fiber Optics. Prior to any excavation on Union Pacific property it is mandatory
to phone Union Pacific’s “CALL BEFORE YOU DIG” at (800) 336-9193 to ascertain if any fiber
optic cables exist in the project area. This number should be called at least 48 hours in advance
of any construction activity. The Contractor will telephone the telecommunications company(ies)
involved, arrange for a cable locate, and make arrangements for relocation or other protection of
the fiber optic cable prior to beginning any work on the Railroad’s premises.
When necessary to dig within 1.52 meters (5-feet) of a buried fiber optic cable, the
digging is to be completed by hand digging only. When crossing a buried fiber optic cable, the
top of the casing pipe shall be a minimum of 60.96 centimeters (2-feet) below the fiber cable.
Installation on Railroad Property. The Contractor shall not interfere with the operation of
train traffic.
The Contractor shall bear the entire cost and expense incurred in connection with the
construction, maintenance, repair and renewal, any and all modification, revision, relocation,
removal or reconstruction of the conduit, including any and all expense which may be incurred by
the Railroad in connection with inspection, flagging, or otherwise.
Conduits shall be installed under tracks by dry boring or jacking methods only, and shall
have a bored hole diameter essentially the same as the outside diameter of the casing pipeline
plus the thickness of the protective coating. Any abandoned bores are to be filled with a nonshrinking grout or other non-shrinking material. Wet bores are not permitted under the railroad’s
track area.
Submit plans for all directional bores on the Railroad Company’s right-of-way to the VicePresident Engineering for approval. This includes both under-track bores and parallel-to-track
bores. Detail the following on the plans:
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boring methods;
boring equipment;
carrier and casing pipe specifications (depth, length, diameter, material, etc.);
location of bore pits relative to track centerline;
locations of other utilities.
An inspector, furnished by the Railroad Company and paid for by the Contractor, will be
present during the boring operation. Ultimate approval and direction of the boring process rests
with the inspector. The inspector has the authority to shut down the operation or establish
additional requirements based on site characteristics.
Boring Pits, including their respective Receiving Pits (face), shall be located at a
minimum distance of 9.14 meters (30-feet) perpendicular to the centerline of track. No part of the
pit shall be located either in the slope of a cut or fill section of the track bed. All trenches, pits and
other disturbed areas are to be filled with soil compacted to 95% of maximum density per ASTM
D698 (Standard Proctor Test).
Manholes shall be capable of withstanding H-20 highway loading requirements and shall
be installed so as not to create a stumbling hazard.
Do not foul ballast – keep dirt and other foreign material out of the railroad ballast.
Conduits shall be marked by an approved sign every 152.40 meters (500-feet) and at
every road crossing, streambed, other utility crossings, and at locations of major change in the
direction of the line. The sign shall be installed so as not to create a stumbling hazard or obstruct
railroad personnel in performing their work functions. The face of the sign shall be installed
parallel to the track(s). The sign and/or face of the sign shall not contain any high intensity
sheeting material.
Any changes to the approved engineering plans shall be coordinated and approved in
writing through an authorized railroad representative.
Carrier Pipe Under Railroad. The carrier pipe inside a casing under a railroad track and
right-of-way shall be of acceptable material and construction approved by the Vice-President
Engineering of the Railroad Company. Joints shall be mechanical or welded type. The carrier
pipe shall be laid with slack (no tension or compression) in the line.
For combustible substances, the carrier pipe inside a casing under a railroad track and
right-of-way shall be constructed of steel and shall conform to the requirements of the current
ANSI B 31.4 Liquid Transportation Systems for Hydrocarbons, Liquid Petroleum Gas, Anhydrous
Ammonia, and Alcohols, and other applicable ANSE codes, as amended by the American
Railway Engineering Association Manual, Chapter One, Part 5 – Pipelines. The carrier pipe shall
be either seamless or substantially welded pipe, and either with welded coupling or other
“approved” joints. The carrier pipe shall be laid with slack (no tension or compression) in the line.
Carrier pipe of any other material shall be submitted for approval by the Vice President –
Engineering of the Railroad.
For combustible substances, the carrier pipe shall be coated and cathodically protected
to industry standards and test sites for monitoring pipeline provided within 15.24 meters (50-feet)
of crossing. The Vice President – Engineering of the Railroad shall be notified and a suitable test
made to ensure that other railway structures and facilities are adequately protected from the
cathodic current in accordance with the recommendation of current Reports of Correlating
Committee on Cathodic Protection, published by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers.
Specifications for carrier pipeline under railway tracks shall comply for a minimum
distance of whichever is greater as follows:
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15.24 meters (50-feet), measures at right angles from centerline of outside
tracks, or
60.96 centimeters (2-feet) beyond toe of slope, or
7.62 meters (25-feet) beyond the ends of casing.
Casing Pipe Under Railroad. The casing pipe shall be constructed to prevent leakage of
any substance from the casing throughout its length, or through vent pipes when ends of casing
are sealed. The casing pipe shall be installed to prevent the formation of a waterway under the
railway, with an even bearing throughout its length, and shall slope to one end (except for
longitudinal occupancy).
The casing pipe and joints shall be of steel and of leak-proof construction, capable of
withstanding railroad loading. The inside diameter of the casing pipe shall be constructed to
allow the carrier pipe to be removed subsequently without disturbing the casing pipe. All joints or
couplings, supports, insulators or centering devices for the carrier pipe within a casing pipe under
the railroad tracks should be considered. The inside diameter of the casing pipe shall be at least
10% larger than the outside diameter of the carrier pipe but no less than 5.08 centimeters (2inches) greater than largest outside diameter of carrier pipe, joints or couplings. The maximum
vertical deflection of a casing pipe shall not exceed three percent of its diameter plus 1.27
centimeters (1/2-inch) clearance to ensure that loads from the train, track, roadbed or soil are
transmitted to the carrier pipe.
Wall thickness of the casing shall be no less than that specified in the attached steel
casing pipe wall thickness chart. Casing pipe may be omitted in dedicated paved streets where
the stress in the pipe from internal pressure and external loads does not exceed 40 percent of the
specified minimum yield strength (multiplied by longitudinal joint factor) of the steel pipe material
only as approved by the Railroad Company’s Vice President Engineering. When casing is
installed without benefit of a protective coating or said casing is not cathodically protected, the
wall thickness shall be increased to the nearest standard size which is a minimum of 2 millimeters
(0.063-inches) greater than the thickness required except for diameters under 32.39 centimeters
(12.75-inches). Steel pipe shall have a specified minimum yield strength, SMYS, of at least 241
Mpa (35,000 psi).
The minimum requirements for the casing pipe under all tracks shall be 1.83 meters (6feet) from base of rail to top of casing pipe for a distance of 10.67 meters (35-feet) perpendicular
to the tracks; all other portions of the casing pipe shall have 1.52 meters (5-feet) of ground cover.
The casing pipe shall extend the greater of 10.67 meters (35-feet) or 2(D) + 6.10 meters (20-feet)
as measured at right angles to the centerline of the nearest track. “D” is defined as the depth of
the top of the casing below the base of rail. The casing pipe is to extend beyond the limit of the
Railroad right-of-way as required to obtain the specified length. If additional tracks are
constructed in the future, the casing pipe shall be extended at the Contractor’s expense.
The casing pipe shall be installed a minimum of 1.52 meters (5-feet) below the bottom of
culverts, drain pipes, and other drainage structures. The casing pipe shall also be installed a
minimum of 1.52 meters (5-feet) below the bottom or clean out line of ditches and any other
natural drainage area.
Seals and Vents. The ends of the casing pipe shall be below ground, and they shall be
suitably sealed to outside of carrier pipe against intrusion of foreign material and flowage of
groundwater. Also, the casing pipe shall be properly vented above ground with vent pipes having
inside diameter equal to 10% of nominal size of the carrier pipe but no less than 5.08 centimeters
(2-inches). The top of the vent pipe shall extend no less than 1.22 meters (4-feet) above ground
surface. The vent pipe at the low end of casing pipe shall be connected with the bottom of casing
pipe and the vent pipe at the high end of the casing pipe shall be connected to the top of the
casing pipe. The top of the vent pipes shall be fitted with either a properly screened down-turned
elbow or a relief valve. The vent pipe shall be attached near the end of the casing pipe. Vent
pipes in locations subject to high water shall be extended above the maximum elevation of high
water.
Restoration of Railroad Right-of-way. During and upon completion of the pipeline
installation work, all rubbish, excess materials, temporary structures and equipment are to be
removed and the Railroad’s right-of-way cleaned and restored to the satisfaction of the Vice
President Engineering of the Railroad or his authorized representative. All disturbed areas are to
be restored to original condition or better as existed prior to construction including the seeding of
a native grass or other protection to control erosion as specified by the Vice President
Engineering of the Railroad. Creek beds that have been disturbed shall be stabilized and
protected by riprap, sack-crete or other approved erosion control procedures. Trees and brush
that are chipped to 2.54 centimeters (1-inch) size or smaller may be blown onto railroad right-ofway. Care shall be taken not to foul the ballast, block ditches or culverts or otherwise impede
drainage. All other trees, brush and other debris shall be removed from railroad property.
Fences that have been removed or damaged during construction shall be repaired as soon as the
work is completed in that particular area.
D.
Method of Measurement. High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit, 4-Duct, 1
¼-Inch, Directional Bore and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit, 1 ¼-inch Directional
Bore, Steel Encased, complete in place and accepted, will be measured by length in linear feet.
E.
Basis of Payment. High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit, 4-Duct, 1 ¼Inch, Directional Bore and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit, 1 ¼-inch Directional Bore,
Steel Encased, measured as provided above will be paid for at the contract unit price per linear
foot which price shall be payment in full for furnishing and installing all materials, fittings,
couplers, and bends; for all utility coordination; for all permits, easements, and approvals; for all
railroad costs, including but not limited to coordination, permits, easements, approvals, insurance,
and requirements as listed above; and for all labor, tools, equipment, transportation, and
incidentals necessary to complete this item of work.
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