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10. Design Parameter Value Notes Reliability for Mainlines 95 Standard Deviation 0 45 Initial Serviceability Index 4 5 Terminal Serviceability Index 2 5 Resilient Modulus Mp Base psi 25250 I 11 US 93 Mainline North of US 95 Interchange I 11 US 93 Mainline US 95 Interchange to the Nevada Interchange Resilient Modulus Subgrade psi 11250 Resilient Modulus Subgrade psi 11250 Drainage Coefficient 1 0 Structural Layer Coefficients a PBS Open Graded 0 0 PBS Dense Graded 0 35 Type2 2C and 3 Aggregate Base 0 1 Type 1 Class B Borrow 0 07 Minimum Mp 11250 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 166 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT Table 14 2 Rigid Pavement Design Parameters RFP No 14 011A PWP No CL 2014 149 pci Design Parameter Value Notes Reliability for Mainlines 95 Standard Deviation 0 35 Initial Serviceability Index 4 5 Terminal Serviceability Index 2 5 28 Day Modulus of Rupture psi 650 Nev T442 28 Day Modulus of Elasticity psi Load Transfer Coefficient 28 Win Dowel Bars E 1 00 Plantmix Drainage Coefficient Cy 1 00 Aggregate Base 3 0 Plantmix Minimum Base Thickness in 6 0 Aaaregate Base Effective Modulus of Subgrade Reaction k Combined 6 inch Aggregate Base and 3 inch Plantmix Bituminous Surface 400 14 3 3
11. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 52 I 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT 5 3 3 Permits and Approvals The following table summarizes the status of environmental permits and approvals needed for the Project The Design Builder is responsible for identifying and obtaining all other environmental permits and approvals that may not be listed on the table Permit or Approval Authority Status Dust Control Permit DAQEM Design Builder to obtain Waters of the US Jurisdictional USACE FHWA NDOT obtain Determination Section 404 Permit Clean Water Act USACE RTC Obtains Construction Stormwater Permit Design Builder to obtain coverage under General Permit Other Construction Related Permits Various Design Builder to obtain and Clearances Section 401 Water Quality Certification NDEP RTC Obtains Appended Programmatic Biological USFWS FHWA NDOT obtain Opinion and Informal Consultation The Design Builder must obtain coverage under a Temporary Working in Waterways permit and General Permit for stormwater associated with construction activity issued by NDEP Bureau of Water Pollution Control The Design Builder is also responsible for obtaining all environmental clearances permits and approvals for all Design Builder located areas and activities including but not limited to Material pits staging yards haul roads disposal areas etc In any cas
12. OT 69 6 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND 69 62st hash cass ee 69 022 RETETSMCOS a EE 69 6 3 REQUIREMENTS is 70 6 3 1 DA A aE SAAR 70 6 3 2 71 6 3 3 Geometric Design 71 6 4 DESIGN EXCEPT ONS 71 6 5 ROADSIDE DESIGN INCLUDING BARRIER 81 6 6 FENGING ates hee cee ata 81 6 7 CHANGE IN CONTROL OF ACCESS ennn nnnn annn nnnn nannan 81 6 8 BOY SCOUT CANYON 82 6 9 MAIN TENANCE ROADS rae cusses me ae 83 6 10 EMERGENCY AND MAINTENANCE ACCESS AT BUCHANAN BOULEVARD AND EMERGENCY CROSS OVERS 83 6
13. 5 2 1 Standards A Procedures for Abatement of Highway Traffic Noise and Construction Noise 23 CFR 772 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 40 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT B September 2010 FHWA and NDOT programmatic biological opinion PBO for the threatened Mojave desert tortoise Gopherus agassizii and its designated critical habitat File No 84320 2010 F 0285 C Various permits including Clark County Department of Air Quality and Environmental DAQEM Dust Control Permit Section 404 Nationwide Permit Nevada Division of Environmental Protection NDEP Construction Stormwater Permit and all other permits issued by local State and federal agencies 5 2 2 NEPA Documents A FEIS Boulder City US93 Corridor Study dated April 2005 B Record of Decision signed December 8 2005 C Environmental Re Evaluation signed October 26 2009 D Environmental Re Evaluation signed May 10 2011 E Environmental Re Evaluation signed March 12 2013 5 2 3 References A Water Quality Manual Planning and Design Guide NDOT 2006 B Water Quality Manual Construction Site Best Management Practices NDOT 2006 and C Construction Activities Dust Control Handbook D Lake Mead Exotic Plan Management Plan 5 3 REQUIREMENTS 5 3 1 Environmental Monitoring Develop and implement an Environmental Monitoring Plan EMP for review and Acceptance by the RTC and NDOT that includes monitori
14. 9 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCES Design and construct all geotechnical facilities in accordance with this Performance Specification and the relevant requirements of the following standards unless otherwise stipulated in this specification Standards specifically cited in the body of this specification establish requirements that shall have precedence over all standards Should the requirements in any standard conflict with those in another the higher quality standard in the sole opinion of the RTC shall govern It is the Design Builder s responsibility to obtain clarification of any ambiguity and discuss with the RTC Geotechnical Engineer prior to proceeding with design or construction The References include geotechnical reports prepared by the RTC and additional geotechnical information available from other sources The Design Builder may use or elect to not use any of the information contained in the References at their own risk and shall be solely responsible for their own independent due diligence in conforming to the Contract requirements Use the most current version of each listed standard or reference as of the Proposal Due Date unless modified by Addendum or Change Order 9 2 1 Standards A AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications 6th Edition American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials AASHTO 2013 B FHWA Geotechnical Engineering Circular No 7 Soil Nail Walls Report No FHWA IF 03 017
15. 5199 X3QNI SAANSASY 19035 OLY NSIS NOILONHYLSNOO SONIMVYC AYYANYLS WYOsINN NOILVOIsIOAdS gt O m 2 9 lt gt U U 2 lt RFP No 14 011A PWP No CL 2014 149 PROJECT PAID FOR REVENUE INDEX e 1 3 4 2 PERFORATED POSTS BY FUEL Entity Logo Entity Logo EXISTING GROUND ey aN 60 NOTES SIGN LOCATION SHALL BE APPROVED BY ADMINISTERING ENTITY PRIOR TO PLACEMENT WHITE BACKGROUND SHALL BE REFLECTIVE AND FABRICATED USING ELECTRONIC FILES PROVIDED BY THE ADMINISTERING ENTITY LOGO SHALL BE YELLOW REFLECTIVE WITH BLACK FILM OVERLAY 4 BLACK TEXT ON WHITE BACKGROUND OR WHITE TEXT ON BLACK BACKGROUND CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT FIVE 8 1 2 X 11 COLOR COPIES OF FINAL DESIGN FOR APPROVAL BY ADMINISTERING ENTITY PRIOR TO SIGN FABRICATION SKID MOUNTED SIGNS WITH SAND BAGS MAY BE APPROVED BY THE ADMINISTERING ENTITY FOR INFORMATION CALL 702 XXX XXXX 3 4 1 WATERPROOF PLYWOOD 30 MIN ANCHOR WITH 24 MIN SLEEVE SIGN COLORS 1 WHITE BACKGROUND BLACK BORDER BLACK TEXT WHITE TEXT PANTONE 1245 PANTONE BLUE 072 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 34 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT 4 3 14 1 Twelve 12 Megapixel Camera A The web camera shall meet or exceed the following requirements Thermo
16. E Anticipated yearly maintenance costs for landscape and aesthetics elements after Acceptance of the Project and an outline of all maintenance tasks and schedule anticipated by the Design Builder prior to Acceptance and F Composite drawings of all utilities and easements that would interfere with landscaping or other aesthetic elements proposed for the Project can be included on the landscape or aesthetic plan sheets if labeled and clearly identifiable The Landscape and Aesthetics Master Plan shall incorporate the NPS requirements for a natural appearance within the LMNRA in accordance with Section 15 3 Requirements 15 5 PROJECT DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 15 5 1 General Design Builder s Landscape Architect shall have a verifiable minimum of 10 years Landscape Architecture experience and shall be licensed in the State of Nevada The Landscape Architect shall have not less than 5 years of task lead responsibility and experience on freeway Highway corridor design and construction projects in the arid southwest U S and or with 5 years landscape architecture design and construction projects experience in the Las Vegas Metropolitan area 15 5 2 Design Guidelines The Design Builder shall follow the guidelines and requirements developed in the Project s Landscape and Aesthetics Master Plan that was accepted by the RTC and NDOT Landscape Architecture staff 15 5 3 Bridges Bridge elements that shall be included in the aesthetic treatments in
17. TABLE 5 1 Continued A Roadway pullout and vista point lookout will be constructed atop El Dorado Ridge to allow long duration views of the LMNRA and its scenic attributes The overlook will reduce the potential public safety impact caused by drivers viewing scenery while attempting to maneuver vehicles at a safe speed Cuts fills and other landscape Modifications will be designed and constructed to minimize impact to scenic values in undeveloped areas These will include the use of rough cuts feathered cut natural environment interfaces desert varnish stain to blend with the natural surrounding environment and colored concrete Potential impacts to businesses due to loss of drive by patrons will be mitigated by providing Highway signs indicating the availability of food gas and lodging services prior to each new interchange Measures to mitigate operational impacts include the following e Provide a local access connector from the Railroad Pass area using existing US 93 and connecting to foothills Road NOT APPLICABLE Construct a grade separation at Buchanan Boulevard for continued access from Boulder City to Mead Substation Construct a crossing to the east of Mead Substation to allow for equestrian and four wheel drive access to recreational areas south for Boulder City Construct crossings at the NPS backcountry Roads Canyon Point Road and Boy Scout Canyon Road Provide appropriate pedestrian and bicycle route signage
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19. 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT RFP No 14 011A PWP No CL 2014 149 LOCATION DESCRIPTION UTILITY OWNER ACTION 493478V Hoover Mead No 5 230kv Western Area Power Protect in place Provide crossing Administration required clearances to wires and towers 4984147 Hoover Mead No 4 230kv Western Area Power Protect in place Provide crossing Administration required clearances to wires and towers 660 50V Hoover Mead No 4 230kv Western Area Power To be relocated on same crossing Administration alignment by Utility Owner provide required clearances to wires and towers 6644 25V Hoover Mead No 5 230kv Western Area Power Protect in place Provide crossing Administration required clearances to wires and towers 665 10V Hoover Mead No 1 230kv Western Area Power To be relocated on same crossing Administration alignment by Utility Owner provide required clearances to wires and towers 666 88V Eastside amp Equestrian No 2 Colorado River Commission amp Protect in place Provide 230kv crossing NV Energy required clearances to wires and towers 671 60V Hoover Mead No 8 230kv Western Area Power Protect in place Provide crossing Administration required clearances to wires and towers P1 674 20V Hoover Mead No 7 230kv Western Area Power Protect in place Provide crossing Administration required cle
20. ecceccccccseceence cece eeeeaeeeeaaeeeceeeseaeeeeaaesdeeeeeeaeeecaaesseaaessaeeeseaeeeeaeseeneeee 114 10 3 4 Ramps and 114 10 3 5 Aesthetic Treatment and Interpretive 114 10 3 6 epean ENR ARAA EGA AEE 114 10 4 PRELIMINARY PLAN AND ennn nnnn ennnen 115 10 51 gt SUBMIT TALS 115 11 0 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 116 11 1 SCOPE oe 116 11 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND ennn nnnn nnana 116 T2 eStandards ee 116 11 2 2 E E A E NE PE A TT 117 11 3 REQUIREMENTS ea ie eae ee ia 117 11 3 1 The Freeway and Arterial System of Transportation 118 11 3 2 Existing TS 118 11 3 2 1 Shutdown Startup Interruptions in Service and Notification 119 11 3 2 2 Removal and 119 11 3 2 3 Conn
21. 13 3 3 Hydraulics Wherever Project design elements impact existing drainage conditions or performance verify that all existing offsite and onsite drainage facilities to remain in place satisfy current NDOT drainage criteria Upgrade all new or impacted drainage facilities within the RTC and NDOT s Right of Way to satisfy current NDOT drainage criteria Design and construct the drainage systems to maintain the existing discharge rates at outfalls Design new outfalls to avoid erosion and sediment transport and maintain downstream characteristics with respect to the design flows and perpetuate historical drainage conditions Mitigate the impact of any proposed flow increases or verify that there will be no adverse impact of any proposed flow increases to downstream property owners Do not allow runoff from the Right of Way to drain to private or public property unless it is within the established flow path The design model shall show no significant or unreasonable increase in peak flow or overall storm water runoff to private or public property REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 156 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Do not create or perpetuate areas on or off the Roadway surface where water will pool with no positive drainage outlet unless said pooling is associated with water harvesting applications Onsite drainage facilities shall be designed to accommodate future I
22. 179 15 8 MATERIALS o erreen aare o deona aoaaa raar aa eaa a aaa Aea aAa de aani daadaa iT an 179 15 9 CONSTRUCTION 180 15 10 SUBMIT TALS a scutes cc ence cece ts dace peaa ea a a can Taaa aaaea raadde adadenn 180 16 0 LIGHTING PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION ccsseeceseeesseeseseeeenseeeeeeeeeseaesesneeenseeeseeeseseaeenseeeeeees 182 16 07 2 SCOPE ste ests oe aah aei 182 16 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND 182 16 2 1 Standards iai d paad aaa ai aa a ea raa iaaio daa Aa badaa id ado unida paaa 182 16 2 2 PRONES ae aaria Ran EAA E te AARRE ete chan EAA OEE ATE RAN AARE 183 16 3 REQUIREMENTS a aae aiai aae 183 16 3 1 General 183 16 3 2 gt Design rid ara 183 16 3 3 Electrica SOrviCe a beatles as etl 185 16 3 4 Existing Roadway Lighting sis ieni ar a a E Aa 185 16 3 5 CIL PIL Service Interchanges Gores and Ramp Lighting 186 16 3 6 Underpass 186 1623 0 LIGNIN 186 162328 Street EIQi tims 186
23. 6 inches shall be excluded from the hydraulic section of the Culvert REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 102 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT RFP No 14 011A PWP No CL 2014 149 Culverts designated as wildlife undercrossings shall have grated openings in the Median to allow entry of natural light Approaches to Bridge and Culvert wildlife undercrossings shall be maintained or restored to their natural condition Fencing shall be placed to direct wildlife to the undercrossings 8 6 SUBMITTALS Submittal When Due Number of Copies Basis of Design Report At least 14 days prior to commencement of structure design 2 Load Rating Reports With Release For Construction Submittal 2 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 103 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 9 0 GEOTECHNICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 9 1 SCOPE This Performance Specification covers the design and construction of geotechnical facilities foundations embankments rock soil slopes retaining walls Roadways etc includes references to information concerning Site investigations laboratory testing results geotechnical reports instrumentation engineering analyses and design etc The design and construction of geotechnical facilities shall provide functionality durability ease of maintenance safety and aesthetics
24. 64 40 mph 2011 GB pg 3 161 Through Ramps Table 3 36 Minimum Length of Mainline 800 ft NDOT Policy Vertical Curve US 93 600 ft NDOT Policy SR 172 600 ft NDOT Policy Grade Maximum Mainline 3 Level Area 2005 DS Interstate From P 183 50 System pg 3 to 620 00 6 Mountainous Area 2005 DS Interstate System pg 3 Ramps 6 2011 GB Section REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 74 RFP No 14 011A I 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Design Element Applicable Boulder City Bypass Criteria Basis Comments Facilities Design Criteria 10 9 6 pg 10 93 Scenic View 10 Parking Area Ramps Scenic View 2 Parking Area Parking Area US 95 SB Through 7 Ram US 93 5 2011 GB Section 7 2 2 Table 7 2 SR 172 6 2011 GB Section 7 2 2 Table 7 2 Grade Minimum All Facilities 0 5 2011 GB Section 3 4 2 pg 3 119 Sight Distance Stopping Mainline 730 ft 70 mph 2011 GB Section Use adjustment 3 2 2 Table 3 1 factors for grades pg 3 5 Table 3 2 Body of Finger 425 ft 50 mph 2011 GB Section Use adjustment Ramps 3 2 2 Table 3 1 factors for grades pg 3 5 Table 3 2 Directional Ramps 495 ft 55 mph 2011 GB Section Use adjustment 3 2 2 Table 3 1 factors for grades pg 3 5 Table 3 2 Loop Ramps 155 ft 25 mph 2011 GB Section Use adjustment 3 2 2 Table 3 1 factors for grades pg 3 5 Table 3 2 US 95 NB and
25. C Proposed methods and sequencing of rock excavations rock processing hauling placement and disposal of excess excavated Material REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 107 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 9 3 2 Geotechnical Analyses amp Design The Design Builder shall be solely responsible for developing all final geotechnical design and construction information conforming to the Contract requirements for the Roadways pavements foundations Structures and other facilities Geotechnical analyses and corresponding design and construction recommendations contained in reports listed in References are for information purposes only The Design Builder may use or elect to not use any of the information contained in these reports at his own risk and shall supplement the information provided in referenced reports and the Preliminary Plans as necessary for the Design Builder s Design Requirements The Design Builder shall be responsible for determining the need for additional geotechnical data and testing performing geotechnical investigations to obtain any additional data required and performing Tests analysis and calculations to support the Design Builder s design No geotechnical data is available for the Project area from 779 00 to 802 00 or for many of the Project design elements such as retaining walls wildlife overcrossings and hydraulic Structures which are the resp
26. Design Element Applicable Boulder City Bypass Criteria Basis Comments Facilities Design Criteria New Highway All Facilities 16 ft 6 in 2008 NDOT SM Figure Bridges 11 9A Highway Over or Under Street or Highway Temporary Structure All Facilities 16 ft Oin 2008 NDOT SM Figure 11 9A Overhead Sign All Facilities 18 ft Oin NDOT Policy Structures Buchanan Boulevard 17 ft Oin Third Party Agreement Overcrossing Off Highway Vehicle 12 ft Oin Overcrossing Wildlife Overcrossing 18 ft 0 in Electrified 69 Kv Line or 22 ft 5in Verify with Utility less Electrified Greater than 28 ft O in Verify with Utility 69 Kv Line 22 ft 5 in for NV Energy Median Width Mainline Divided 42 ft Minimum Highway Open MedianBeginning to 641 00 Mainline Divided 26 ft Minimum Highway Paved Median 641 00 to Ending Roadside Slopes All Facilities 2010 NDOT RDG pg 14 15 Table 2 20 Design Vehicle All Facilities WB 65 NDOT Policy One Lane Ramp Design Entrance Ramps REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 78 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT RFP No 14 011A PWP No CL 2014 149 10 9 6 Figure 10 69 Design Element Applicable Boulder City Bypass Criteria Basis Comments Facilities Design Criteria Gap Acceptance Length Ramps 500 ft 2011 GB Section 10 9 6 Figure 10 69 pg 10 108 and Table 10 4 pg 10 112 Acceleration Length Ramps 580 ft Minimum Section
27. Existing City of Boulder City underground water facilities shall be protected in place unless Relocation is required by the Design Builder s Project Configuration Where existing potable and reclaimed water mains cross the freeway alignment the existing mains shall be REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 148 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 A Uncovered B Protected by installing sleeves around the water main beneath Roadway embankments and C Reburied with appropriate bedding Sleeving shall be steel pipe exceeding the diameter of the water main by at least 6 inches The Design Builder shall coordinate the installation of sleeves Relocations if required by the Design Builder s design and water shut offs if required with the City of Boulder City 12 3 3 Gas and Telephone Underground gas and telephone facilities shall be protected in place The Design Builder shall coordinate the design and construction of the Project with the gas and telephone companies and shall incorporate any protective measures required by the utilities The Design Builder shall pay the gas and telephone companies for Work to relocate their facilities necessitated by the Design Builder s Project Configuration 12 3 4 Wastewater The Project crosses the effluent streams from the Boulder City Wastewater Treatment Facility The Project includes Culverts to maintain the flow of was
28. and to maintain access to properties east of the freeway during construction Disposal of Excess Excavated Material The City of Boulder City has designated a 20 acre Site adjacent to the south side of the Boulder City Landfill as a Site where the Design Builder may dispose of up to 1 million cubic yards of excess excavated earthen Material If the Design Builder elects to use REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 9 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 the City s disposal Site the disposal Site shall be considered as a Part of the Project and the limits of the Project shall be expanded to include the City s disposal Site R Berm for the Boulder City Rifle and Pistol Range The Project will include an earthen berm on the east side of the freeway to provide a visual and acoustical screen between the freeway and the Boulder City Rifle and Pistol Range These Project elements are more specifically described in the Performance Specifications 1 6 RTC PROVIDED MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT The RTC will not be providing any Material or Equipment for Design Builder s use 1 7 NDOT PROVIDED MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT The Nevada Department of Transportation NDOT Phase 1 contractors will place an estimated 275 000 cubic yards of material as compacted mainline freeway embankment within the Project limits from P 183 00 to P 202 00 The Design Builder shall coordinate with the N
29. constructed and or installed The Design Builder shall determine the full scope of the Project through thorough examination of the Contract Documents Reference Documents and the Project Site or as may be reasonably inferred from such examination The Design Builder shall manage plan execute and control all aspects of the Work and shall coordinate its activities with Government Entities and other Persons that are directly or indirectly impacted by the development of the Work In addition the Design Builder will document and report all development Work in accordance with the Contract Documents 1 2 PROJECT LIMITS See Figure 1 The Project is 12 2 miles long The Project Termini are as follows A Beginning of Project Station P 183 00 north of US 95 and B End of Project SR 172 at the Nevada Interchange The Project limits shall include any related Work to provide continuity or connectivity for signing pavement marking ITS or traffic control south to the Arizona border at the Hoover Dam Bridge The Project limits shall also include those portions of US 95 US 93 including US 93 ramps at the SR 172 Nevada Interchange and SR 172 which require re alignment re construction or Modification with the Project For purposes of signing and traffic control the Project limits include all of US 93 and US 95 within the jurisdictions of the City of Boulder City and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area The Nevada Department of Transpo
30. each vehicle separately The number of permit vehicle wheel lines per girder or other live load application shall be the same as for HL93 truck loading This permit vehicle load rating is not required for the wildlife overcrossing structure discussed in Section 8 4 Do not load rate concrete Bridge decks supported by stringers Other types of Bridge decks shall be load rated Do not load rate pier caps or Substructure including pier columns abutments footings and wing walls Load rate all Superstructure girders floor beams trusses and arches including earth filled spandrel arches Use Material properties and dimensions as shown in the plans Base the Section properties of composite girders on the full depth of the composite deck slab REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 92 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 8 3 2 2 Rating Methodology Details and Computer Programs Load rate all Bridges with and without the future overlay defined in Section 8 3 12 B for the load rating with future overlay minimum rating factors of 1 3 and 1 0 are required for inventory and operating ratings respectively If the load rating calculations indicate a rating factor below either of these minimum requirements revise the Bridge design and demonstrate with additional load rating calculations the rating factors for the revised design meet or exceed the minimum requirements for inventory a
31. less than one 1 week prior to the following events e Commencement of construction in any area of the Project e Changes to traffic routing on the US 95 and US 93 Highways e Closing or relocating interchange ramps e Alternate routes and Detours associated with the above events and e Project groundbreaking or ribbon cutting events The Design Builder will prepare and distribute individual notices to affected Stakeholders community groups businesses and interested individuals two 2 weeks prior to the above events The Design Builder will notify the RTC s Public Information Manager in advance of temporary overnight and daytime lane ramp and cross Street restrictions and closures Utility Outages The Design Builder will immediately notify affected residents and businesses of any emergency or unforeseen Utility outages The Design Builder will provide the affected parties with information on the cause of the outage actions being taken to alleviate the problem and the anticipated duration of the outage Changes to Access The Design Builder will inform property owners in writing and by personal contact of any changes to access at least two 2 weeks prior to start of construction activities that may impact them Submit changes in access to the RTC along with an access map at least three 3 weeks prior to start of construction The Design Builder will provide signage that clearly marks alternate access routes during cons
32. on 12 Aggregate Base 14 3 4 Pre Proposal Pavement Design Report Prepare a Pre Proposal Pavement Design Report by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in Nevada and submit it to the RTC for review no later than 12 00 p m on the date specified in ITP Section 3 2 Include in the report a description of the pavement type selection input parameters design variables performance criteria Material properties analysis methods calculations and supporting data Either a PCCP or PBS design may be submitted Round up the pavement layer thickness to the nearest 0 5 inch for PCCP and PBS and 1 0 inch for the Base The RTC will review the Pre Proposal Pavement Design Report and either 1 Accept the Report or 2 require a resubmittal of the Report revised in accordance with RTC comments The accepted Pavement Design Report shall be submitted with the Proposal together with the Design Builder s Preliminary Plans and Accepted ATC s included in their design 14 4 SUBMITTALS Submittal When Due Number of Copies Pre Proposal Pavement Design Report As specified in ITP Section 3 2 2 Qualifications for the With the Pre Proposal Pavement Design 2 Pavement Design Manager Report Pavement Design Report With Proposal 2 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 168 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 15 0 LANDSCAPE AND AESTHETICS PERFORMANCE
33. provided at each ramp exit and entrance location Lighting must be a consistent type and maintainable without lane closures Type 7 poles shall be used at spacing of approximately 175 feet 16 3 6 Underpass Lighting Provide underpass lighting at all Bridges over Roadways at Buchanan Boulevard and the I 11 US 95 Interchange Provide junction boxes conduit and all other appurtenances for future underpass lighting at the Boy Scout Canyon Road Undercrossing underpass luminaires wiring and electrical service connections are not required Provide lighting that is consistent with the illumination levels and uniformity of the surrounding lighting system Do not provide daytime lighting for underpass Structures All conduits shall be enclosed within the structure where possible Position all underpass lighting to eliminate the need for lane closures during post construction maintenance Locate luminaires to minimize the likelihood of tampering and vandalism 16 3 7 Sign Lighting Provide illumination for all overhead guide signs for all 1 11 05 95 Interchange guide signs Sign lighting fixtures shall be LED fixtures Equip all overhead cantilever and sign Bridge Structures with luminaire retrieval systems listed in the NDOT s Qualified Products List 16 3 8 Street Lighting Provide Street lighting for at grade intersections within the Project Limits using Type 7 poles and LED heads The allowable LED heads are Beta LEDway Streetlig
34. to produce a rough surface with small undulations to trap surface runoff The Site is subject to the right of Inspection by an Air Pollution Investigator at any time Acceptable control of airborne particulates must be in place or the construction activities can be suspended by the Air Pollution Inspector Effective dust control must be in place 7 days a week 24 hours a day from commencement of the Project to Final Acceptance 5 3 6 Noise Select haul routes to minimize noise impacts to residential areas Notify the affected public at least one week in advance of excessively noisy activities or nighttime construction activities which are close enough or situated such that they could disturb residential areas Restrict excessively noisy activities such as blasting to daylight hours Implement methods to receive and resolve complaints Coordinate this effort with other public communications activities as specified in the Public Involvement Performance Specification 5 3 7 Biology Threatened Species All appropriate Nevada Department of Wildlife NDOW National Park Service NPS and U S Fish and Wildlife Service USFWS approvals and permits will be obtained prior to construction and conditions therein will be Part of construction Contract requirements Before construction the RTC will perform biological inventories in order to prepare a Biological Assessment BA in accordance with the requirements of the FEIS and the desert tortoise
35. 11 BERM FOR BOULDER CITY RIFLE AND PISTOL RANGE ccccscccsssceseeeeeeeesseesesseeenseeeees 83 6 12 SUBMITTAL O veduceSdensduussdecennuceuscntte uednuuleestudeensdusee 84 7 0 PERMANENT FENCING PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 85 7 1 5 A EA EA ATT E sti iwsteteuseseceatts 85 7 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND 85 7 3 REQUIREMENTS ea E E EAT TATT T 85 7 4 UNGULATE FENCING AND ESCAPE RAMPS 86 7 5 FENCING AT WILDLIFE 5 86 7 6 ACCEPTANCE OF ACCESS CONTROL PLAN nnn 86 7 7 GROUNDING OF 87 7 8 SUBMITT AUS 87 8 0 STRUCTURES PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 88 8 1 SCOPE EE EE E EE E E 88 8 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND 88 8 2 1 Standard S 88 82 2 a E E C e E EE EEE T E A 89 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA iii RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 8 3 REQUIREMENTS
36. 11 expansion to 6 lanes without hydraulic catchment and conveyance Modification or supplementation Inlets shall be placed at the terminals of barrier rail asphalt dike etc to minimize bypass where concentrated flows may cross adjacent travel lanes Convey Roadway surface point discharges to toes of slope or receiving drainage facilities by non erosive means A drop inlet or embankment protector shall be used as the primary form of protection to embankment slopes A riprap downdrain or other non erosive form of conveyance may be used as a secondary form of protection from bypass flow Underground drainage facilities shall be designed below the pavement structural section where possible If low cover installations are necessary coordination with pavement design will be required to prevent pavement deficiencies Verify no adverse impacts to established FEMA flood zones per NDOT criteria and FEMA guidelines 13 3 4 United States Army Corps of Engineers USACOE The storm water drainage features associated with this Project have the potential to be jurisdictional waterways of the US NDOT ES will coordinate with the United States Army Corps of Engineers USACOE if necessary 13 3 5 Boulder City Public Works Facilities Coordinate and obtain concurrence from the appropriate local entity and the RTC for the design of or any proposed Modifications to Boulder City drainage facilities Evaluate proposed changes to alignment cross section slo
37. 16 3 9 Scenic View Parking Area 187 16 3 10 Salvaged Materials cccccceesceceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeaaeeeeeeeeeaeeesaaeeeeaeeseeeeeseaeeesaeeeeaeeees 187 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA vii RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 16 3 11 Roadway Lighting During Construction ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeecaeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeesaeeeeneeees 187 16 3 12 Highway Lighting System Testing 187 16 3 13 AS Bullti Plans 187 16 4 SUBMITTAL S 187 17 0 SIGNS amp PAVEMENT MARKINGS PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 188 ATA 6 E 188 17 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND ennn nnnn nnna 188 7 2 1 Standards ay 188 17 2 2 ESAE EEEE EE 189 17 3 REQUIREMENTS 189 189 VASA Sign Materials 2 2 Raede 189 17 3 1 2 Sigm
38. 4 SUPPORTING ENGINEERING INFORMATION 2 4 1 Mapping Existing mapping information is contained in the Preliminary Plans and is available in electronic format Topographic mapping included in the Preliminary Plans were prepared by Aerotech Inc based on a 10 22 13 mapping flight The Design Builder shall be responsible for any additional mapping required for the Project in conformance with NDOT s manual Special Instructions for Survey Mapping or GIS Consultants 2 4 2 Surveying Existing survey information is contained in the Preliminary Plans The RTC will provide survey control The Design Builder is responsible for all construction and Right of Way survey 2 4 3 Geotechnical Existing geotechnical data is provided with the Preliminary Plans The Design Builder shall conduct additional geotechnical investigations as well as analyses design and construction in accordance with the Geotechnical Performance Specification 2 4 4 CADD CADD formatting for Design and As Built Plans shall conform to the NDOT s CADD drafting standards and CADD design standards 2 5 SOFTWARE Submit all design documentation whether it is in process final or As Built to the RTC as both copy printouts and electronic files 2 5 1 Acceptable Project Software REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 11 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Acquire use and maintain for Pro
39. 6 ft REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 83 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 above the freeway pavement elevation with side slopes no steeper than 2 1 with a top width of at least 5 ft and with rounded transitions 6 12 SUBMITTALS Submittal When Due Number of Copies At least 30 days Plans for Reconstruction of Boy Scout Canyon prior to Road and Connection to Canyon Point Road commencement of 3 construction operations REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 84 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 7 0 PERMANENT FENCING PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 7 1 SCOPE This specification covers the requirements for the design and construction of permanent fencing to control access to the Roadway The Design Builder will prepare a permanent fencing plan which shall constitute an Access Control Plan upon Acceptance of the RTC NDOT and other involved agencies Concurrence with the Access Control Plan by the NDOT is necessary to not only establish permanent boundaries prohibiting pedestrian vehicular and wildlife access but also to facilitate long term Highway maintenance access Review and concurrence by the Nevada Department of Wildlife and the National Park Service is necessary to provide and maintain compatibility with the mission of these agencies to preserve natural resources The Final
40. 93 and SR 172 west of the interchange 2 Will construct the Bypass comprising the western half of the interchange displacing the portion of US 93 to be realigned west of SR 172 and making a smooth high speed transition from the Boulder City Bypass to the Hoover Dam Bypass at the crossing of SR 172 Will construct new finger ramps from SR 172 to and from the Bypass and Will realign the US 93 northbound exit ramp to SR 172 The reconfigured interchange will provide all direction access between the Bypass Business US 93 north to from Boulder City and the LMNRA US 93 south to from Arizona and SR 172 to from Hoover Dam At grade intersections will be stop sign controlled The existing interchange Bridge structure incorporated into the reconfigured interchange shall be painted E Scenic View Parking Area A Scenic View Parking Area will be constructed where the Bypass passes through the ridge of the El Dorado Mountains The Scenic View Parking Area will provide a scenic overlook of Lake Mead and include parking for cars and buses and an observation area The Scenic View Parking Area will only have access from one direction from the southbound Bypass and shall provide for safe egress and ingress from the high speed freeway F Bridges The Project will include the construction of ten freeway Bridges 1 The new US 95 Interchange will include three Bridges a Bypass Bridge over US 95 a Bypass Bridge over the northbound US 95 to the no
41. COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 136 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 approved test procedures Submit test results using approved test data forms If the equipment or systems fail any part of the test make necessary corrections and repeat that test Conduct Stand Alone Tests SALT Subsystem Tests SST and System Acceptance Tests SAT SALTs verify that after installation but prior to interconnection the equipment operates as specified in the field SSTs verify that units forming a subsystem continue to operate as specified when they are interconnected Give notification of the time date and place of all tests at least 14 days prior to the date on which a test is planned Do not conduct tests sooner than 14 days after the associated test procedures are approved If directed postpone any test up to seven days in order to accommodate the schedules of the Engineer and his representatives Ensure that all equipment to be tested is ready for testing prior to the performance of and Department witnessing of the tests Complete and submit approved test data forms containing all of the data taken as well as quantitative results for each test for review and approval The test data forms will be the basis for rejection or acceptance of the required test Have an Authorized Representative sign all test data forms Failure of any item to meet the requirements for any test will be counted as a defect
42. Drawings meet the design intent and the Contract Document requirements Invite the RTC to participate in the review of Working Plans and Shop Drawings Working Plans and Shop Drawings include but are not limited to the following A Drawings prepared by Fabricators Suppliers and Manufacturers B Material and product data from Manufacturers and C Related calculations 2 10 8 As Built Plans Prior to final Acceptance prepare a formal design Submittal for the entire Project that includes all the updates to the Final Design such as any design Changes actual quantities and actual survey information in both hard copy and electronic CADD format Identify all Changes made to the Final Design 2 10 9 Final Right of Way Plans The Design Builder shall prepare final right of way plans for the Project prior to substantial completion The final right of way plans shall include legal descriptions and drawings of the final right of way limits which shall include the easements and right of entry areas established by third party agreements with the RTC and any additional easements or right of way obtained by the RTC or the Design Builder as a result of the Design Builder s Project configuration The final right of way plans shall include control of access and shall be subdivided into areas according to the underlying property owners including the City of Boulder City the National Park Service and the Western Area Power Administration REG
43. Elimination System NPDES Construction General Permit for this Project will include as conditions of the permit requirements for inspecting and maintaining water quality in surface runoff Prepare and implement a SWPPP including temporary erosion and sedimentation controls and BMPs to reduce non point source pollution that could be generated by construction activities The SWPPP is intended to control pollutant discharge into storm water runoff and addresses the requirements of the Nevada General Stormwater Permit The information it will provide directed at controlling impacts to stormwater runoff includes A A detailed Site description of construction activities including the sequence of intended major soil disturbing activities B Estimates of area to be disturbed C Estimates of runoff coefficients during both pre and post construction phases as well as data describing the soil and anticipated quality of any discharge D Drainage patterns and approximate slopes expected after grading operations E Locations of structural and nonstructural controls stabilization practices offsite Materials including waste borrow and Equipment storage areas and surface waters and where stormwater discharges to those surface waters F The location and description of discharges not associated with the Project G Measures to be implemented as part of construction to control pollutants in stormwater discharges REGIONAL TRANSPORTATIO
44. Hazardous Wastes will be managed according to appropriate procedures and disposed of at EPA permitted facilities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT TABLE 5 1 Continued W p 4 137 Transporters of Hazardous Waste and disposal Sites will have the required permits in place H Cl p 4 147 The contractor will develop a Traffic Control Plan that will specify the safely devices to be installed and maintained on routes to be utilized for construction access to ensure traffic safety These may include but will not be limited lo the installation of warning lights signs traffic cones and signals l 4 147 Traffic safely devices will warn oncoming motorists of construction vehicles ahead and will be placed wherever needed including at e Construction of the new interchange at U S 95 e The approaches to the construction areas in the vicinity of Buchanan Boulevard e Construction in the vicinity of the Nevada interchange near the Hacienda Hotel and Casino p 4 147 Traffic safety devices will be installed prior to use of the pre existing Roads within the Project limits for gravel hauling or other heavy truck trips including the delivery of heavy Equipment and construction vehicles l 4 147 For construction of crossings with existing Roads the contractor will provide for safe
45. Landscape and Aesthetics Plan shall provide guidelines and requirements for the aesthetics and landscaping design of the Project The Plan shall include all elements to fully communicate the proposed aesthetic treatment to the RTC Specifically the Plan shall address include A A master plan that will convey the layout of the various Roadway conditions e g depressed sections elevated sections at grade Roadway interchanges Bridges REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 173 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 sound or retaining walls and other structural elements that might affect the corridor aesthetics B Drawings tables and or matirces that show where specific aesthetic Site elements treatments are located e g fences signage gateway markers decorative lighting Bridge aesthetics Enhancements wall aesthetics Enhancements landscaping groundplane treatments and artwork and or other design treatments C Plans elevations sections perspectives isometric drawings etc as necessary to fully convey the proposed aesthetic treatments including color and texture applications D Landscape drawings that indicate candidate plant palettes locations of trees shrub beds accent beds planting types groundplane treatments native revegetation and anticipated schedule for planting installation Water harvesting and temporary irrigation is the preferred approach
46. OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 123 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 the Contract or for additional compensation The Engineer may waive the right to witness certain tests Neither the witnessing of tests nor the waiving of the right to do so by the Engineer or his representatives will relieve the Design Builder of the responsibility to furnish and install the work in accordance with the contract documents Such actions by the Engineer or his representative or approval of any test results by them will not be deemed as acceptance of the equipment or systems tested until successful completion of the SAT Ensure that all equipment to be tested is ready for testing prior to the performance of and Department witnessing of the tests Complete and submit approved test data forms containing all of the data taken as well as quantitative results for each test for approval The test data forms will be the basis for rejection or acceptance of the required test Have your Authorized Representative sign all test data forms When tests are witnessed by the Engineer obtain the witnessing Engineer s signature on the test data form The contract period will not be extended for time loss or delays related to testing Failure of any item to meet the requirements for any test will be counted as a defect and the equipment under test will be subject to rejection by the RTC Rejected equipment may be re tested provided all a
47. PLANS 19 3 4 1 Construction Staging 19 34 2 Traffic Control Plam ne lace 19 3 4 3 Transportation Management 20 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA i RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 3 4 4 Incident Management Plan 20 3 5 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS 20 teh 20 WIS EOD eres cD a E 21 3 5 3 Nevada Interchange ry 21 3 5 4 Buchanan Boulevard P 410 25 21 3 5 5 Boy Scout Canyon Road P 560 80 21 3 5 6 Canyon Paint Road P 555 00 22 3 5 7 Access Road 672 7 5 22 3 5 8 Gold Strike Canyon 22 3 5 9 Boulder City Wastewater Treatment Facility Effluent Channel Maintenance Road 22 3 5 10 Trails and Transmission Facility Maintenan
48. Plan 3 4 4 Incident Management Plan Prepare and submit an Incident Management Plan The Incident Management Plan shall include appropriate notifications to the National Park Service and Bureau of Reclamation 3 5 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS 3 5 1 General Design all geometric aspects of temporary Roadways for the assigned design speed Speed limits may be reduced a maximum of 10 mph below existing posted speed limits If speed reductions greater than 10 mph below existing posted speed limits are deemed necessary submit justification and obtain Acceptance of the RTC or NDOT before proceeding Design turning movements to accommodate the design vehicle see Roadway Performance Specifications for Roadways carrying freeway traffic Design all active Roadways for effective drainage with no potential for ponding on the travel lanes Maintain a fenced control of access at all times throughout the Project with paved vehicular access across the Project at Buchanan Boulevard 410 25 and Boy Scout Canyon Road P 560 75 and gravel aggregate base vehicular access across Intertie Access Road P 672 75 Conduct the Work at all times in such a manner and sequences that will assure the least interference with traffic Provide due regard to the location of Detours and to the provisions for handling traffic Provide temporary striping for any traffic shifts out of existing lane markings Remove conflicting striping in i
49. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 54 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT Programmatic Biological Opinion PBO USFWS The BA will be submitted to the USFWS to append to the Mitigation will be conducted as stipulated in the FEIS the USFWA PBO and terms and conditions of the appended action any other required agency permits Biological surveys for the Razorback sucker fish will be required in order to prepare an informal consultation for that species The Design Builder will be responsible for any additional biological surveys and documentation required by FHWA and NDOT as a result of additions and Changes to the proposed project area access roads staging areas water impoundment transfer facilities Material sources batch plants or any other areas not already environmentally approved for the use as Part of the Boulder City Bypass Project Native Nevada cacti and yucca are protected and regulated by Nevada Revised Statute Prior to construction the Design Builder will salvage all native Nevada cacti and yucca that will be affected by construction obtaining applicable permits tags prior to their removal Salvaged cacti will be relocated to and maintained out of harms way in nursery areas within environmentally cleared areas and replanted in Project affected areas Cacti salvaged from NPS lands will be stored replanted only on NPS lands NPS will salvage maintain and replant their own lands All topsoil will be salva
50. Road The Design Builder shall coordinate with the City to allow City maintenance personnel and Equipment to have access to the effluent Channels south of the City s Wastewater Treatment Facility during construction The Design Builder shall facilitate City maintenance personnel accessing and crossing the Project to maintain the effluent Channels including the installation of gates in the Right of Way fencing near the two effluent Channels located at approximately P 359 50 and P 363 00 3 5 10 Trails and Transmission Facility Maintenance Roads Unmarked earthen trails casually used by off highway vehicles equestrians bicyclists and pedestrians as well as earthen roads used for the maintenance of transmission facilities shall be closed where they enter the Project limits by the installation of temporary or permanent fencing Public crossings of the Work area shall be maintained at Buchanan Boulevard Boy Scout Canyon Road and the Intertie Access Road for use by off highway vehicles equestrians bicyclists and pedestrians Temporary or permanent fencing shall be used to prohibit public crossings of the Work area at other locations Access to all transmission towers shall be maintained from outside the permanent control of access fence The permanent control of access fence shall be designed and constructed between the Bypass Roadway pavement and each transmission tower but no closer than 50 ft from the tower Fencing shall be instal
51. SHPO on the historic properties inventories within the Area of Potential Effect APE of the Project A Programmatic Agreement PA providing for mitigation measures to be implemented prior to and during construction has been signed by NDOT FHWA SHPO and agencies responsible for management of these resources within the Project APE Subsequent to the completion of detailed engineering design to adequately assess effects of the construction of the selected alternative the PA calls for the following Project specific actions to be taken by the RTC and NDOT in consultation with the SHPO A An Assessment of Effects to historic properties B The development of a Treatment Plan for mitigating impacts and C The implementation of mitigation measures called for in the Treatment Plan The FHWA will continue consultation with interested Native American groups Documentation of the historic electric transmission line towers to Historic American Engineering Record standards will be accomplished by the RTC prior to replacing them to mitigate impacts to these resources REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 64 I 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT 5 3 14 Visual Resources and Scenic View Parking Area During nighttime construction lighting will be directed away from residences and will be shielded so that emission of light from the construction Site is minimized Nighttime lighting will only be used in areas of construction acti
52. SR 172 The Nevada Department of Transportation will construct the portion of the Bypass north of the Project from Foothills Drive in the City of Henderson to Station 183 00 at the beginning of this Project The NDOT project to construct the portion of the Bypass north of the Project will be constructed contemporaneously with the Project so that coordination with NDOT and NDOT contractors will be required at the interface At the SR 172 Nevada Interchange the end of the Project will tie into the recently constructed Hoover Dam Bypass The SR 172 Nevada Interchange will be reconfigured to make the Boulder City Bypass and the Hoover Dam Bypass contiguous The reconfigured interchange will continue to serve Hoover Dam via SR 172 but will also serve as the eastern interchange for access to Boulder City and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area via Business US 93 The principal features of the Project include A A four lane freeway with a design speed of 70 mph constructed on a new alignment identified as Alternative in the Final Environmental Impact Statement The alignment of the new freeway beginning at Station P 183 00 will extend southeast approximately 0 6 miles to cross the existing US 95 approximately 1 2 miles south of the existing US 93 US 95 Interchange The alignment then continues south towards the Mead Substation passing south of the Boulder City Wastewater Treatment Facility The alignment runs approximatel
53. Scout Canyon Road P 560 80 Maintain two lanes one in each direction open to traffic on Boy Scout Canyon Road Construct a paved Detour for Boy Scout Canyon Road to provide public access through the Work area during the construction of the Boy Scout Canyon Undercrossing and reprofiling and reconstruction of Boy Scout Canyon Road REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 21 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 3 5 6 Canyon Paint Road P 555 00 Maintain access to Canyon Point Road during construction Maintain access across the Project on Canyon Point Road until temporary or permanent access to Canyon Point Road is available from Boy Scout Canyon Road east of the freeway Temporary dirt Road access from Boy Scout Canyon Road or the Boy Scout Canyon Road Detour may be graded within the Project Right of Way until such time as a permanent connection is provided from the reconstructed Boy Scout Canyon Road 3 5 7 Intertie Access Road P 672 75 If necessary provide a compacted earth Detour topped with 3 inches of Type 2 Aggregate Base for the transmission line maintenance Road during the construction of the Intertie Access Road Undercrossing 3 5 8 Gold Strike Canyon Trail Maintain public access between the Gold Strike Canyon Trail and the Nevada Interchange at SR 172 at all times 3 5 9 Boulder City Wastewater Treatment Facility Effluent Channel Maintenance
54. Specifications and Geotechnical Engineering Circular No 3 Provide continuous finished cut slopes without intermediate benches that optimize long term performance limited rockfall quantity and safety Design rockfall catchments to provide a minimum 95 rockfall retention rate in accordance with the Rockfall Catchment Area Design Guide Final Report SPR 3 032 Report No FHWA OR RD 02 04 November 2001 Conduct computer simulation rockfall modeling for the design of all rock slope configurations not addressed in the Rockfall Catchment Area Design Guide Utilize Version 4 0 or 5 0 of The Colorado Rockfall Simulation Program CRSP or Version 4 0 or 5 0 of the RocFall program for modeling purposes Design and construct rockfall containment facilities that are easily accessed and maintained by heavy Equipment REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 109 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 9 3 7 Temporary Structures A Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Nevada shall design temporary Structures supporting excavations embankments such as shoring sheeting or bracing Design to meet all State and OSHA requirements Provide stamped drawings and calculations for temporary Structures for review and Acceptance 9 3 8 Subgrade Soil Treatment Locate loose soft saturated expansive and soluble Subgrades and mitigate RTC review and Acceptance
55. Stakeholders and elected officials within Boulder City that can be used for notification purposes Develop maintain and send updates to an e mail database for e mail alerts and notifications Design build and update Project website following RTC Website standards including posting of general Project information meeting notices maps neighborhood notifications traffic alerts construction updates Project photographs and other news and information Develop and maintain Project updates for public e mail distribution and posting on the Website Address other community issues that may arise and Attend weekly construction activity scheduling meetings to gather construction scheduling information to fulfill activities above The program will also include the following internal Project group communication requirements Q R Develop and maintain monthly public outreach report for the RTC s Project Manager and the RTC s Public Information staff including presentation informational Materials developed public media Stakeholder contacts Website updates and all other public outreach activities and Attend periodic meetings as needed with the RTC s and NDOT s PIO and other staff The Design Builder will support and assist this effort by providing timely and accurate project information to the Public Outreach Office Project information for public display at the I 11 Boulder REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUT
56. The Design Requirements are contained in each Performance Specification and govern the design of that Project element In the case where a Project element or component is not covered by a Performance Specification the design shall be governed by the most recent edition of other applicable engineering codes and standards including those of the various federal State and local jurisdictions REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 10 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 The Design Builder shall be responsible for all aspects of the Project design The RTC s Project Manager and his designees shall be responsible for Acceptance of the Design Builder s design Submittals However RTC Acceptance does not relieve the Design Builder of responsibility for the design 2 3 PROCEDURES 2 3 1 Format The Design Builder shall prepare Design Plans and Project Specifications for the Project to the NDOT s standards for general content and format and in accordance with the Contract 2 3 2 Deviations Any deviation from the requirements of the Performance Specifications discrepancy or unusual solution requires Acceptance by the RTC s Project Manager before it can be included in the design It is the responsibility of the Design Builder to identify explain and justify any deviation from the established criteria and to secure the necessary authorization from the RTC s Project Manager 2
57. U S Drainages crossed by the Project that ultimately flow into Lake Mead or the Colorado River may be considered jurisdictional waters of the U S and occur north and east of the position along the Bypass adjacent to the Boulder City Rifle and Pistol Club Range Impacts will be minimized by designating construction access Material stockpiling and construction staging areas outside the limits of waters of the U S Effective temporary barriers such as silt screen fences sediment traps and other appropriate BMP s will be installed to restrict debris from entering adjacent desert washes and waters of the U S Construction activity within the washes will be restricted during rainfall events sufficient to generate water flow to minimize adverse impacts from construction related erosion and sediment runoff Bridges at waters of the U S crossings will be designed and constructed to avoid operational impacts to these desert washes Structural piers and retaining walls will be protected to prevent erosion and deposition of Material in the washes If design analysis indicates the need energy dissipaters will be installed at Culvert crossings to reduce the energy of floodwaters and minimize natural deposition into the wash crossings throughout the life of the facility Appropriate BMPs will be implemented to avoid and minimize impacts to waters of the U S and maintain water quality and maintenance of the natural landscape in the Project area Any activ
58. US 95 Interchange is completed prior to NDOT s scheduled completion of NDOT s Phase 1 Package 3 the Design Builder shall 1 open the ramps to traffic between US 95 and the completed Project from US 95 to US 93 and 2 erect barriers and signage to prevent traffic from entering the northbound Bypass at US 95 All Bypass traffic shall be directed to US 95 with appropriate signage until NDOT s Package 3 is opened to traffic If the NDOT Phase 1 Package 3 Work is completed prior to completion of the Project The Design Builder shall open the entire Project to traffic upon completion of the Project The Design Builder shall coordinate with NDOT for NDOT s removal of barriers erected with Phase 1 Package 3 This will allow for the continuous flow of traffic along the entire Bypass If the NDOT Phase 1 Package 3 Work is completed prior to completion of the Project the Design Builder may at the Design Builder s option construct and open to traffic the portion of the Project north of US 95 including ramps between US 95 and the Bypass to the north Such partial opening shall be considered as an integral Part or stage of the Design Builders traffic control plan and the Design Builder shall maintain responsibility until Final Acceptance of the Project However the Design Builder may request an early relief of maintenance of the portion of the Project opened to traffic between US 95 and NDOT s completed Phase 1 3 9 SUBMIT
59. Zoom capability within a high definition image Instant live snapshot capability in addition to preset scheduled archives Calendar based navigation system for selecting specific images and times Multifunction Image Browsing Time lapse feature for instant time lapse viewing and image playback by day week month or year Full Screen Mode for displaying complete image without any graphical frame Image Comparison Tool for comparing two images taken at different times overlayed on top of each other Share Image Tool for saving printing emailing sending to mobile devices and posting to Notes Section Notes Section for posting images with notes uploading photos videos and files directly from a desktop or mobile device Social Media Integration Tools for sharing Project images and notes on Facebook and Twitter Graphical Weather applet displaying local weather data with satellite and updating radar imaging Integration of Google Maps aerial and satellite imagery and REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 35 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT Data Management Tools showing archived and current system status of solar amperage battery power remaining wireless radio connectivity and device location Access to account protected by Account Security feature which includes four levels of password protection IP address block permission and SSL protection of user login password The system shall capt
60. after installation All sleeve locations shall also be shown on the Roadway As Built Drawings 15 8 MATERIALS REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 179 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 All Materials used on the Project shall have a proven durability in similar Highway interstate situations All Materials shall be selected with an eye to long term maintenance The Design Builder shall provide any information on Materials to support the durability and long term maintenance Claims as requested by RTC Staff and will be for the RTC s ultimate Acceptance in its sole discretion 15 9 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS The Design Builder shall provide the RTC sample panels a minimum of 60 days in advance of starting construction on any Project elements with aesthetic or landscape treatments such as wall or Bridge elements other than foundations or footings The sample panels shall be constructed in accordance with the NDOT s Standards and the Project s accepted Landscape and Aesthetic Master Plan The RTC must review and Accept the sample panels before any construction formliners may be ordered obtained or used Sample panels shall be provided for each texture included on the Project including stamped concrete paving The size for the sample panel shall be 10 ft by 10 ft with a representative un textured surrounding surface of 6 inches The accepted sample panel shall be the stand
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62. air pockets After planting thoroughly water one time to be sure to remove or minimize any air pockets and assure proper soil compaction Form a depression around each plant to hold water The cacti shall be planted at the same depth as they were growing in their native environment Cacti shall be planted so that they are slightly mounded and water drains away from the base of the plant but into the depression Do not allow water to persist or stand at the base of the plant All plants shall be regularly monitored every other day for the first two weeks every 15 days thereafter for soil moisture and thoroughly watered before dry In addition regular watering is to be scheduled at a minimum of every 30 days after re planting plants in stockpiling trenches Be careful not to overwater Cholla Yucca may need more frequent watering Prior to removing or replanting Barrel Cactus any mammillaria type cactus mark the north side on the plant with a biodegradable paint spot to ensure they are re planted in the correct orientation Replant Barrel Cactus with the north side marking so that the mark is on the north side after transplanting REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 55 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT Vegetation and topsoil salvage and replacement and noxious weed control measures will be implemented Design Builder shall submit a detailed revegetation plan to include Native revegetation soil Tests of
63. amp Pavement Marking and Structures Performance Specifications Sign frame shall be painted gloss black powder coat Include on site technical assistance and training Signs shall be able to display the optional messages SPEED LIMIT and YOUR SPEED using letters in amber LED s Signs shall be capable of displaying to the motoring public The SPEED LIMIT setting shall conform to MUTCD No R2 1 sign This setting shall display a static message The YOUR SPEED setting shall display a vehicle s actual speed The YOUR SPEED portion of the signs shall be static and the numeric portion of the signs shall be able to change according to the speeds of oncoming vehicles The BLANK OUT setting shall display no message or numerals and shall be dark 11 3 8 2 Video Encoder The encoder shall consist of any required cables surge protection power supplies connections mounting hardware and various accessories as needed Supply the following Encoder A Teleste MPC E1 Supply a rugged field deployable and user selectable Moving Picture Experts Group MPEG 2 MPEG 4 and H 264 video encoder This video encoder shall transmit data via RS 232 422 and accept standard National Television Standards Committee NTSC composite video signal as input digitally compress it and transmit it over the FAST communication network Video encoder shall have the following ports at a minimum REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSI
64. and animals to crossing locations and C To avoid inhibiting the flow of flood water through major Culverts trapping debris Control of access fencing placed between the Roadway and transmission towers shall be placed no closer than 50 ft from the transmission tower Consideration will be given to establishing fencing locations to maintain existing maintenance access roads to transmission towers Alternatively new transmission tower maintenance roads shall be constructed within the Right of Way and outside of the control of access fencing to maintain access to transmission towers REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 85 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Earthen maintenance roads or maintenance access for the freeway facilities shall be constructed A To provide maintenance access to all areas of the Project from the Bypass Roadway when the control of access fencing is located on the Right of Way line and B To provide maintenance access to all areas of the Project from both the Bypass Roadway and from outside the control of access fencing when the control of access fence is located within the Right of Way Gates shall be provided to facilitate Highway maintenance access to all areas of the Project The minimum size shall be 16 ft wide swing gates Fencing shall be designed and placed so as to direct wildlife towards wildlife crossings Design and location of fencing
65. and place newspaper advertisements in the local newspapers at least 15 days before the day before and the day of the meeting D Prepare exhibits handout Materials staff nametags sign in sheets and comment forms E Set up and take down exhibits and room furniture F Hire a pre approved State of Nevada court reporter to record presentations and all oral comments G Provide staffing for Spanish translating of Materials and public assistance during public meetings REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 31 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 4 3 10 Provide assistance to accommodate Persons with disabilities desiring to attend the meetings This assistance includes but is not limited to auxiliary aids or services to assist individuals with disabilities or limited English proficiency Provide staffing for the presentation of exhibits and for the sign in desk and Prepare a meeting synopsis including copies of advertisements handouts and a record of all oral written and mail in comments Public Notifications The Design Builder will provide public notifications of upcoming events in conformance with the requirements of this Section A Construction Schedule Maintenance of Traffic The Design Builder will assist the RTC s Public Information Manager with press releases including appropriate maps and illustrations to inform the general public not
66. and the equipment under test will be subject to rejection Rejected equipment may be re tested provided all areas of non compliance have been corrected and evidence thereof is submitted A SALT Testing Work with the DMS vendor and conduct and report approved SALTs non network on each unit of equipment after installation Furnish all necessary test equipment test software and test forms as required Supply a bucket truck and operator if needed as required B SST Testing Work with the DMS vendor and conduct and report approved SSTs for the field equipment and related equipment once it is interconnected to form a complete subsystem For each TTS demonstrate that messages can be selected uploaded and confirmed at the central operator workstation using the FAST central system software Conduct SSTs on the DMS Assembly DMS Communication Protocol Communications Subsystem and Electrical Service after said equipment has been properly installed and interconnected SSTs will not be considered successful until all equipment being tested is operational without failure for 72 consecutive hours C SAT Commence with the SAT upon completion of the SST using the FAST central system software developed for the SST located at the TMC The SAT consists of a 60 day period of operations without major failure of equipment Demonstrate that the total system hardware firmware materials and construction is properly installed is free from problems exhi
67. and the portion of the Project between the beginning of the Project at Station P 183 00 and US 95 1 5 SCOPE OF WORK The 1 11 Boulder City Bypass Design Build Project the Project includes the design construction and installation of a portion of 1 11 for a distance of approximately 12 2 miles from north of US 95 to SR 172 at the Nevada Interchange in Boulder City Clark County Nevada see Figure 1 The 1 11 Boulder City Bypass Bypass will be an access controlled freeway constructed a new alignment around the southern and eastern perimeter of the City of Boulder City Upon completion the new freeway will provide a high speed alternate route for motorists to bypass Boulder City while traveling between Las Vegas and Arizona Motorists will be able to continue to use the existing US 93 passing through Downtown Boulder City and providing access to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area by exiting the Bypass at interchanges with the existing US 93 east and west of the City When the Bypass is completed the existing US 93 through Downtown Boulder City will be re designated as Business US 93 and the Bypass will be signed as both I 11 and US 93 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 4 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 As shown in Figure 1 the Project will begin at Station 183 00 north of US 95 and extend approximately 12 2 miles to the Nevada Interchange at
68. as a sole treatment is not acceptable from a landscape maintenance or aesthetics perspective and will not be accepted Use of temporary biodegradable blankets in seeding areas or ditches is acceptable Outside the LMNRA mineral soil Tests such as calcium sodium hazard salinity hazard boron hazard cation exchange total nitrogen potassium phosphorous ortho p magnesium calcium as well as soil texture pH Organic Matter OM etc should be done after final grading and soil placement Provide 3 agronomic soil Tests analyses for every 10 acres of seeded hydroseeded areas in approved locations taken 6 below surface Tests and recommendations shall be submitted for review Unless temporary irrigation is used seeding and hydroseeding shall occur between Sept 1 and December 30 Hydroseeding shall be performed after plantings to avoid damage to seeded areas and shall be coordinated within the LMNRA with NPS replanting of salvaged plants 15 5 7 3 Irrigation Systems Use of permanent irrigation systems is prohibited 15 5 7 4 Treatments For interchange Medians and islands hardscape treatments of colored and stamped paving alternative treatments such as rock cobble scapes may be used REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 177 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 15 5 8 Consideration of Future Maintenance Design all landscape and aesthetic co
69. be installed in separate conduits and on independently metered circuits All head end Equipment shall be 120 240 VAC The use of 600VAC will be allowed for power transmission only From step down transformer to luminaires shall be 120 240VAC Aluminum conductors will be allowed for 600VAC only all others shall be copper CONDUCTORS THW 2 or better Transformers shall be in a self contained cabinet with circuit breakers on both the input side and for each branch circuit All pull boxes containing 600VAC shall insolated and marked NDOT Power 600VAC All pull boxes shall be GPS located 3M locator balls shall be placed in all pull boxes 16 3 4 Existing Roadway Lighting REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 185 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Replace all existing HPS Cobra Heads with in the Project limits with LED equivalent heads This shall include on and off ramps and unsignalized intersections at the Interchange at SR 172 16 3 5 CIL PIL Service Interchanges Gores and Ramp Lighting For all new lighting fixtures and for the replacement of HPS Cobra Heads with LED Heads the allowable LED heads are Beta LEDway Streetlight IP66 70 90LEDs 4300K 525mA Type II Medium Distribution or GE Evolve 2 LED Cobrahead 4000K 525mA Medium Distribution For partial interchange lighting at the on and off ramps a minimum of three light fixtures shall be
70. be taken offsite before the barrier is removed after completion of construction e Where needed small basins to trap sediment runoff and to detain it during the construction period will be installed C 22 WUS 4 51 Impacts will be minimized by designating construction access Material stockpiling and construction staging areas outside of the limits of jurisdictional waters of the U S WUS 23 WUS 4 51 barriers such as silt screen fences and sediment traps will be utilized to limit debris entering adjacent desert washes and waters of the U S 24 WUS 4 51 Construction activity within the washes will be restricted during rainfall events to minimize adverse impacts from construction related erosion and sediment runoff REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT TABLE 5 1 Continued FP 4 59 Impacts to floodplains will be mitigated by the adoption of BMPs to maintain their integrity in the vicinity of the construction Site NDOT s Construction Site Best Management Practices BMPs Manual will be utilized as guidance documents for implementing appropriate BMPs The BMPs to be applied during construction of the preferred alternative include but are not limited to the following e Construction staging access points and Material stockpiling will be kept away from regulatory flood zones e Temporary construction berms and
71. by NDOW and to avoid operational impacts to waters of the U S A A multi use box Culvert to allow wildlife and recreational crossings at Wash east and north of the Mead Substation P 451 70V B Earth fill box Culverts at two waters of the U S crossings north of the Boulder City Rifle and Pistol Club P 611 30V and 634 80 C Two box Culverts at waters of the U S crossings south of Eldorado Ridge P 665 30V and P1 700 00 D A Bridge to span the intertie maintenance Road also south of Eldorado Ridge P1 672 61V E A Bridge crossing a relatively deep canyon immediately north of the Eldorado Ridge P1 734 90V F Bridges spanning two waters of the U S at crossings in the headwaters of Goldstrike Canyon P1 745 70V P1 755 70 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 59 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT G A box Culvert in the vicinity of the eastern Project limits to perpetuate a crossing established as Part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project P1 814 80V and H Construct a wildlife overpass in the Eldorado Ridge area north of P1 710 00 that is at a minimum 50 in width The minimum Culvert size used for wildlife crossings shall be 4 ft by 4 ft The crossings located in the rugged terrain of the Eldorado Mountains an area frequented by desert bighorn sheep will have associated fencing conforming to NDOW an
72. consists of an upper and lower portion made of cast aluminum or stainless steel that meets NEMA 3R standards Ensure that the interface between the camera assembly and the lowering system is compatible with the applicable components of the camera assembly Provide additional weights and or counterweights in the lower portion of the camera connection box as necessary to ensure the following A Proper connection and alignment of and connectors is achieved when the camera assembly is returned to the raised position REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 132 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 B Proper disengaging of the camera assembly from the upper camera connection box C There is no deflection in the camera when in the raised and functioning position and subjected to a 60 mph hr wind with a 30 gust factor Provide Vendor certification D Sway of the camera connection box and camera assembly when in the lowered position does not exceed 300 mm from center during 60 mph hr wind with a 30 gust factor Provide vendor certification The camera lowering device will be supplied with a heavy duty amp connector at the top of the pole Supply leads sealed directly to the top connector and run continuously CCTV cabinet Cable shall be Cohu AC 38 composite cable No splices are allowed between the camera and cabinet except the heavy duty amp connector located in the camera con
73. disrupt or negatively impact adjacent land uses C After completion of excess Material transport the paved haul route shall be reconstructed in accordance with the RTC Uniform Standard Drawing 209 1 ata minimum width of 24 feet and a minimum asphalt thickness of three inches 3 D Contact and provide a construction schedule to the president of the Rifle and Pistol Club prior to use of the haul route In addition the contractor shall share the haul route with the Rifle and Pistol Club and all other public users E No Hazardous Materials and no non earthen Materials may be disposed of in the stockpile area 18 3 3 Fencing The City s disposal area is not fenced Permanent fencing of the Site is not required However tortoise fencing shall be erected prior to placement of excess excavated Material within the disposal Site 18 4 BONDING The Design Builder shall submit to the City a bond sufficient to cover the compliance with all requirements stipulated in the Interlocal Agreement between the City and the RTC REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 194 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 18 5 SUBMITTALS Submittal When Due Number of Copies Stockpile Plan With Definitive Design Submittal 2 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 195 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 19 0 POL
74. field training at the Project Site For wireless and alternative power systems training provide the training at an RTC provided facility Provide Equipment for classroom training and professionally produced printed training Materials for each class member Provide one electronic copy of all training Materials to RTC FAST for future use Provide 2 two additional 16 hour training classes in ITS field devices appropriate for agency maintenance staff members for up to 12 staff members Cover topics requested by RTC FAST Obtain RTC FAST Acceptance for the timing of the training Provide the final training curriculum and Materials to RTC FAST for Acceptance a minimum of thirty 30 Days in advance of the training session to which they apply 11 3 3 6 Systems Engineering Ensure that the design of the Project conforms to the Systems Engineering Process as detailed in the FHWA Systems Engineering Guidebook Document Project conformance in a System Engineering Technical Memorandum which shall be delivered prior to Substantial Completion 11 3 3 7 Documentation Provide calculations and documentation supporting all facets of the power and communications systems with each design Submittal A Power Submit Insolation calculations for any solar design based on NREL solar radiation data manual Document that the alternative power system all components will function as designed in the Project area environment B Communications Measure and d
75. imaging and additional special effects Calendar based navigation system for selecting specific images and times Multifunction Image Browsing Time lapse feature for instant time lapse viewing and image playback by day week month or year Full Screen Mode for displaying complete image without any graphical frame Graphical Markup Tools for detailing and creating notes with graphical overlays on images Image Comparison Tool for comparing two images taken at different times overlayed on top of each other Share Image Tool for saving printing emailing sending to mobile devices and posting to Notes Section Notes Section for posting images with notes uploading photos videos and files directly from a desktop or mobile device REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 37 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT e Social media integration tools for sharing Project images and notes on Facebook and Twitter Graphical Weather applet displaying local weather data with satellite and updating radar imaging e Integration of Google Maps aerial and satellite imagery Data Management Tools showing archived and current system status of solar amperage battery power remaining wireless radio connectivity and device location and Automatically generated Progress Reports in PDF and PowerPoint formats using daily or weekly camera images with associated weather data notes and Client logo Access to accoun
76. in prominent locations along both US 95 and US 93 Project Identification Signs shall comply with FHWA requirements A minimum of one sign in each direction for each route minimum number of signs is six 6 is required The signs shall identify the Project and provide the public information website address and Public Outreach Office telephone number 4 3 13 Supplying Information to Third Parties When requested by the RTC the Design Builder will furnish Project information including plan sheets electronic data files design and construction information to third parties When appropriate furnish information via a FTP site via e mail or hard copy paper or writable media as appropriate 4 3 14 Multi Media Project Monitoring and Documentation The Design Builder will provide a minimum of two 2 high definition megapixel web cameras to remotely view the Project on a secure network connection The two 2 camera specifications may be different to match the intended public information and Project documentation purposes One 1 lower resolution camera will provide greater mobility throughout the Project work zones and document Project elements as they are completed while one 1 higher resolution camera will provide a fixed view of longer term Project elements Both cameras will operate continually throughout the Project term REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 33 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT NOIS
77. in the Project Configuration is one which conforms to the standards and specifications If it is not clear that a Change is non Material the Design Builder shall submit an RFI to the RTC describing the Change identifying relevant standards and specifications and requesting concurrence 6 3 2 Local Acceptance Obtain all necessary Acceptances for design elements outside the Right of Way limits as well as for any facilities owned or maintained locally including improvements to Buchanan Boulevard Boy Scout Canyon Road and Canyon Point Road Coordinate with the RTC and the local governing agencies as appropriate Occupancy permits from the NDOT are required for Work within the US 95 and US 93 Rights of Way as well as for Work from the beginning of the Project to US 95 6 3 3 Geometric Design Criteria Design all Roadway geometrics horizontal and vertical alignments clearances superelevation cross section elements etc in accordance with the Standards in this Specification Table 6 1 provides specific design criteria requirements Horizontal and vertical alignments have been laid out in the Preliminary Plans to establish Right of Way minimize or avoid transmission line Relocations and maintain natural drainageways Modifications or additions are the responsibility of the Design Builder and shall be in accordance with this Performance Specification 6 4 DESIGN EXCEPTIONS A Design Exception has been requested by the RTC from NDOT and th
78. is the span number example PTRateB1558Ns2 xls for span 2 of Bridge B 1558N For rating of Culverts by BRASS Culvert the BRASS Culvert input file with file extension cus with the name bridgename cus and the BRASS Culvert output file with file extension out named bridgename out in a subfolder named BrassCulvert For rating of curved steel Bridges input and output files from the MDX program with the name bridgename xxx for the input file and bridgename out for the output file where xxx is the native file extension of the rating program for input files Place in a subfolder named MDX For arches and other non standard Bridges input and output files for the computer programs used with files named in an organized manner to facilitate review of the input data review of the output results and reanalysis of the Bridge using the programs Use a subfolder for each program used Submit load rating models to the RTC with the Release for Construction Submittal 8 3 3 Materials Use only Structural Steel structural concrete reinforcing steel prestressing steel and welded wire reinforcing conforming to and in accordance with the NDOT Structures Manual for Structures covered under this specification Do not use plastic fiber reinforced polymers aluminum elastomeric concrete or timber Materials Use only Structural Steel listed in Table 6 4 1 1 of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications Do not use Grade 100 or 100W Material Do not us
79. it be encountered in accordance with all applicable local State and federal regulations B Specific protective measures for construction Workers should potentially contaminated media be encountered C Contact numbers for the local health department and fire department D Directions to nearest emergency facility E Guidelines for identifying potentially impacted environmental media or potentially Hazardous Materials and F Interim corrective action measures to prevent the spread of potential contaminants or wastes Portable restrooms staged in the park overnight must be locked and anchored to the ground to avoid leakage of chemicals The RTC shall be responsible for and agrees to issue an RTC Initiated Contract Change Order to compensate the Design Builder for required remediation of previously unrecognized or unforeseen environmental conditions encountered within the Project Right of Way The Design Builder shall utilize the services of previously qualified trained and or appropriately certified personnel and Subcontractors for hazardous and contaminated substance remediation No training costs or costs for physical examinations will be allowed in any Change Orders for hazardous and contaminated substance remediation 5 4 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR PROTECTION OF ANIMALS DURING CONSTRUCTION Temporary reservoirs or ponds constructed to supply water for construction use shall be fenced to prevent access to construction water by D
80. of US 95 As part of the Design Builder s Landscape and Aesthetics Master Plan designated work the Design Builder shall recover 4 700 salvaged plants from the NDOT plant nursery and plant them in the Project area between P 183 00 and US 95 15 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCES Landscaping and aesthetics shall be in accordance with this Performance Specification and the relevant requirements of the following standards unless otherwise stipulated in this specification Standards specifically cited in the body of the specification establish requirements that shall have precedence over all others However if in the opinion of the RTC in its sole discretion the Design Builder s Proposal has a higher standard than any of the listed standards adhere to the Proposal standard Should the requirements in any standard conflict with those in another the standard higher on the list shall govern It is the Design Builder s responsibility to obtain clarification of any unresolved ambiguity prior to proceeding with design or construction Use the references as supplementary guidelines for the design and construction of landscaping and aesthetics These references have no established order of precedence Use the most current version of each listed standard or reference as of the Proposal Due Date unless modified by Addendum or Change Order 15 2 1 Standards A Pattern and Palette of Place A Landscape and Aesthetics Master Plan for the Nev
81. of proposed mitigation measures is required 9 3 9 Instrumentation Develop and submit any proposed instrumentation plan to the RTC for review and Acceptance prior to start of any foundations or earthwork Install instrumentation in accordance with the accepted plan to monitor settlements of embankments and Structures stability of Structures and or slopes groundwater elevations etc as necessary 9 3 10 Tolerable Deformations Adhere to the following deformation criteria A Highway Bridge Substructures 1 Maximum total settlement of 1 inch after Bridge Superstructure has been constructed 2 Maximum differential settlement of 3 4 inch after the Bridge Superstructure has been constructed and 3 A higher magnitude of total and differential settlement for Bridges may be allowed if the Design Builder can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the RTC that the structure can tolerate the movement without being overstressed structurally damaged or aesthetically compromised B Retaining Walls and Miscellaneous Structures 1 Maximum total and differential settlements and lateral movements including settlement due to stresses imposed by embankments result in no damage to the Structures C Pavement 1 Limit the total remaining settlement of embankments and Subgrade soils supporting the embankment and pavement to a maximum of inch after constructing the pavement Monitor settlement where appropriate to achieve this limit and mi
82. on the US 95 Interchange ramps Metal guardrail can be utilized on crossroads and local Streets only Where its use is permitted metal guardrail shall be constructed using ASTM Grade A588 weathering steel stained with a desert varnish stain formulated for galvanized metal or other approved finish Where individual guardrail components are not commercially available in weathering steel a method of aesthetic treatment for those components shall be provided to the RTC for consideration and Acceptance Barrier and guardrail end treatments shall also be constructed using ASTM Grade A588 weathering steel or other approved finish Where individual guardrail components are not commercially available in weathering steel a method of treatment for those components shall be provided to the RTC for consideration and Acceptance Provide approved impact attenuators and rail end treatments listed on the NDOT Qualified Products List QPL For all existing runs of guardrail and barrier rail that originate or extend outside the Project the entire run of the rail shall be replaced if it does not meet current standards even if the rail extends outside the proposed improvement limits such as along ramps cross Roads etc For all existing runs of guardrail and barrier rail that originate or extend outside the Project and the runs do meet the current standards and are in good condition the existing entire run of the rail can remain The RTC in its sole discretion
83. other means of redirecting storm water shall be constructed in such a way as to not expand an area with flooding potential e Locations for servicing washing and refueling of will be designated away from Channels or swales that would convey runoff lo regulatory flood zones e Contaminated Material shall be kept at a safe distance from entry into the flood zones Temporary barriers and containers will be used to confine the Materials 26 4 62 A PA providing for mitigation measures prior to and during implementation has been signed by NDOT FHWA the SHPO and agencies responsible for Cultural Resources management along the alignment Subsequent to the completion of detailed engineering design to adequately assess effects the PA calls for the following Project specific actions to be taken in consultation with SHPO e An assessment of effects to historic properties by the RTC e The development of a Treatment Plan for mitigating those effects by the RTC e The implementation of mitigation measures called for in the Treatment Plan by the Design Builder Consultation with interested Native American Groups will be ongoing by the FHWA to identify concerns regarding impacts to Cultural Resources and Traditional Cultural Properties if any will be carried out NOT APPLICABLE CR 4 65 Mitigation measures for impacts to historic Structures determined to be subject to adverse effects will include documentation of t
84. regulations The water withdrawn from Lake Mead will be from the NPS water allocation from the Colorado River REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 201
85. satellite buildings Expansion Requirements The system integrator shall design the communication infrastructure to accommodate future branch connections for the following uses and or purposes A US 95 Interchange REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 127 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 B Nevada Interchange Supply a No 9 pull box at all interchanges for future fiber optic cable access to all major arterial Roadways Connections may be No 9 pull boxes at each location except as otherwise agreed and Acceptance by RTC FAST with the corresponding Government Entity or agency 11 3 5 2 Fiber Communications Match the existing architecture and Equipment Direct burial fiber may not be used Follow the design criteria in Section 11 3 5 1 with the following exceptions A Provide a minimum of 72 strands fiber Fiber optic cable shall be factory labeled with NDOT Fiber Optic Cable running along the length of the cable B Place cable access vaults at regular intervals 2500 200 with a minimum of 200 feet spare coiled fiber C Clearly document and mark cable and vaults with GPS coordinates cable markers and cable locator transponders D Provide electronic database of the GPS data of all ITS elements and components in GIS format acceptable to RTC FAST E Route fiber in close proximity to the locations of Traffic Information Loops Short term cou
86. season they will be avoided until young owls leave the nest or until it is determined that the nesting attempt failed Acceptance must be obtained from an NDOT Environmental Services Biologist through the RTC Project Manager prior to commencement of any Contract related activity resulting in the disturbance or removal of unoccupied nests Do not commence vegetation structure removal until written Acceptance is obtained All costs incurred related to compliance with the MBTA except for the RTC s Biological Monitors will be borne by the Design Builder including establishment and maintenance of nest avoidance areas bird nesting preventive measures or removal of unoccupied nests If construction occurs during the breeding season for migratory birds areas will be surveyed for nests by the RTC biological monitor prior to disturbance and if nests are encountered they will not be disturbed by construction personnel or Equipment until nestlings fledge Burrows in the disturbance area suitable for the burrowing owl will be collapsed by the RTC biological monitor prior to the nesting season If occupied owl burrows are encountered during the nesting season they will be avoided until young owls leave the nest or until it is determined that the nesting attempt failed The RTC will have biological monitor s onsite during construction to verify compliance with measures to avoid impacts to biological resources and threatened species All construct
87. standards or references are referred to as latest edition the latest edition shall be the last version of the standard or reference published prior to December 31 2013 8 2 1 Standards A NDOT Structures Manual 2008 including Revision 2011 1 B NDOT Bridge Drafting Guidelines May 2007 C AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications Customary U S Units 6th Edition and 2013 Interim Revisions D Bridge Welding Code ANSI AASHTO AWS D1 5M D1 5 2010 NDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction 2001 NDOT Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction 2010 G AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs Luminaries and Traffic Signals 6th Edition 2013 H AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation 2 Edition 2011 l Bridge Load Ratings for National Bridge Inventory FHWA informational memorandum dated October 30 2006 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 88 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 8 2 2 References AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design 2 Edition 2011 NDOT Bridge Inspection Coding Guide NDOT Nevada Bridge Elements Coding Guide and Bridge Inspector s Reference Manual USDOT FHWA 8 3 REQUIREMENTS 8 3 1 Design Parameters 8 3 1 1 General The structural elements of the Project including Bridges drainage Structures wildlife crossings retaining walls bar
88. technical personnel familiar with the design and construction of each major system component within 48 hours of notification of a problem Work with the DMS vendor and correct all system documentation errors omissions and changes discovered and resulting from the SAT and any other testing System acceptance will not be granted until complete updated documentation is submitted and approved 11 3 8 1 Travel Time Signs TTS Travel times signs show multiple destinations in 12 inch white E Mod font on a blue static sign panel with cutouts for DMS to display the travel time to the destination Submit sign panel details legend letter series etc to RTC FAST for Acceptance prior to fabrication and construction Match travel time signs installed elsewhere in the State Design supply and install a new Travel Time Signs TTS network that informs travelers of the travel time to various destinations Include all Equipment necessary to construct a working travel time system Each sign shall show 3 destinations Locate the signs to optimize traveler information to the public Evaluate potential traffic diversions within the corridor and in cooperation with RTC FAST determine the optimum sign locations for a minimum of two 2 TTS Follow MUTCD guidelines and take existing guide signs into consideration Use all new sign Materials at the time of installation Use Materials from the QPL Use NDOT 111 Prismatic sheeting for the sign backgrou
89. the Right of Way The Project configuration illustrates the conceptual design of the principle features of the Project as outlined in Section 1 5 Scope of Work The Project Configuration includes approximately 12 2 miles of new four lane Roadway This Roadway consists of approximately 9 3 miles of four lane freeway separated by an open median and approximately 2 9 miles of four lane freeway with two lanes in each direction separated by a concrete barrier The Preliminary Project Configuration has been established to accommodate an ultimate widening to six lanes three lanes in each direction All Roadway excavation within the 2 9 miles of four lane freeway separated by concrete barrier as shown in the Preliminary Project Configuration shall be completed to accommodate the future construction of one additional outside lane in each direction In addition all embankment within the 9 3 miles of four lane freeway separated by an open median as shown in the Preliminary Project Configuration shall be completed to accommodate the future construction of one additional inside median lane in each direction The Project Configuration includes a Truck Climbing Lane northbound from approximately P1 694 00 to P1 801 00 a preliminary design for the US 95 Interchange a preliminary design for the reconfiguration of the Nevada Interchange at SR 172 and other Project features described in Section 1 5 Construct four paved emergency crossovers One sha
90. the contact below prior to removal of ITS Equipment for a decision on whether Equipment or parts thereof should be salvaged If salvaged provide written notification a minimum of five 5 Business Days in advance and deliver to the following address Jesus Marmolejo RTC FAST Maintenance Manager 4615 W Sunset Road Las Vegas NV 89118 702 432 5309 The Design Builder shall safely and legally dispose of all Equipment and parts not salvaged to RTC FAST REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 119 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 11 3 2 3 Connection and Integration Connect the existing ITS components identified for connection in the table in Section 3 2 to the new communications system and integrate with the existing RTC FAST System Maintain full functionality and continuous and uninterrupted service of the existing components and the overall RTC FAST System during connection and integration of these devices Obtain from RTC FAST and implement the IP addressing scheme developed for these devices by RTC FAST Deliver to RTC FAST controller chips for use by existing vehicle detectors for RTC FAST programming per Section 3 6 Provide written notification a minimum of giving five 5 Business Days in advance of delivery Install and integrate the vehicle detector controller chips once programmed by RTC FAST 11 3 3 General Requirements Furnish install and Test all compon
91. the l 11 US95 flyovers using aimed barrier lighting or other approved systems Provide partial interchange lighting PIL at all ramp gores acceleration and deceleration lanes ramp intersections and other areas of nighttime hazards Provide lighting for all at grade intersections Provide underpass lighting at all Bridges over Roadways at Buchanan Boulevard and the I 11 US 95 Interchange Provide pull boxes junction boxes conduit and all other appurtenances for future underpass lighting at the Boy Scout Canyon Road Undercrossing underpass luminaires wiring and electrical service connections are not required Other new lighting systems are not required or anticipated for this Project High mast lighting is not permitted 16 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCES The design and construction of all Roadway lighting systems shall be in accordance with this Performance Specification and the relevant requirements of the following standards unless otherwise stipulated in this specification Standards specifically cited in the body of the specification establish requirements that shall have precedence over all others However if the Design Builder s Proposal has a higher standard than any of the listed standards adhere to the Proposal standard Should the requirements in any standard conflict with those in another the higher quality standard in the sole opinion of the RTC shall govern It is the Design Builder s responsibility to obtain clar
92. to ITS components Provide 3 man gates in the R W fence or 3 access doors in walls as needed for ease of maintenance 11 3 3 2 Forward Compatibility Locate Equipment to provide forward compatibility with the following projects A Boulder City Bypass Phase 1 by NDOT 11 3 3 3 Warranty Provide a minimum 3 year Manufacturer s warranty for all ITS components and Equipment to begin only after Final Acceptance See Terms amp Conditions for additional warranty requirements REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 120 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 11 3 3 4 Coordination Coordinate the shutdown start up and testing of the communications system with RTC FAST Obtain RTC FAST Acceptance of all electronic displays that are potentially in the public view Do not activate or deactivate any display or ITS component without prior written approval of RTC FAST 11 3 3 5 Training If wireless systems are used provide two 40 hour technical wireless component and system training classes one initial and one advanced for up to 12 agency staff members including a minimum of 16 hours field training at the Project Site Include onsite instruction by Manufacturer s representatives Provide 2 two 16 hour technical alternative power component and system training classes one initial and one advanced for up to 12 agency staff members for each class including a minimum of 8 hours
93. treatments of Bridge elements B Aesthetic treatments of barriers and railings this may include texture where not in conflict with safety or other requirements REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 171 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 C Slope treatments including concrete accent color texture and finish Slope protection should be considered in lieu of slope paving for Bridge abutments D Color staining painting for corridor accent color s on applicable Project elements including but not limited to Bridge parapets columns girders walls etc E Aesthetic treatments of retaining walls or freestanding walls As a minimum vertical rustication shall be provided for retaining wall surfaces F Contour grading slope rounding Channel drainage swale treatments excluding basic grading to G Groundplane treatments gravel rock mulch rockscapes and boulders etc H Sculptural and artistic features including stand alone and those related to other Structures I Aesthetic treatments of light poles and mast arms J Decorative Median and island paving or pedestrian specialty paving K Aesthetic hardscape at interchanges and intersections including decorative walls paving and artistic elements L Decorative fencing M Signage including treatments to Highway sign posts or sign Bridges if appropriate N Trees shrubs and other plant Material O Dec
94. vehicle flow around the Work zone and assure compliance with all NDOT safety standards including providing adequate speeds and sight distances for drivers The plan will also address the routing of bicyclists and pedestrians through the Work zone and provide for adequate signage to allow safe passage into residential commercial government and recreational areas 4 147 The contractor will repair any Roads damaged by construction activities and return them to preconstruction conditions All Road repairs will be scheduled and conducted to ensure that safe operating conditions are maintained BIO p 4 24 Fencing and other barriers that prevent animals from entering the Roadway will be installed and properly maintained 0 2 4 24 Wildlife crossings that permit wildlife to safely cross beneath the Highway at points other than traffic grade separations will be used to reduce the extent to which wildlife movement is disrupted and to reduce wildlife mortality These features will include large dimension Culverts constructed below grade to allow their floors to be filled with soil and Bridges north of the crest of Eldorado Ridge REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT TABLE 5 1 Continued BIO p 4 24 Prior To Final Design and placement of any wildlife crossing consultations with USFWS NDOW and NFS will be completed and agency input will be in
95. within the corridor and in cooperation with RTC FAST determine the optimum sign locations for a minimum of five 5 additional DMS There are four 4 existing DMS signs within the Project area as shown on the ITS Concept Plans Existing DMS signs shall be tied into the fiber communication system as Part of this Project Do not convert the existing 5 to fiber until the system is up running and Tested For all new DMS provide DMS listed in the NDOT Qualified Products List Design and install new sign support Structures and sign brackets that conform to the Structures Performance Specifications Do not mount DMS on existing or new overpass Bridge Structures Provide a minimum vertical clearance of 18 0 over the entire width of the pavement including Shoulders Submit overhead sign support structure details to RTC FAST for review comment and Acceptance prior to sign fabrication and construction Furnish install and Test all components and make all power and data connections to provide fully operational DMS including the DMS portions of travel time signs TTS Allow RTC FAST to control DMS and display messages on them once operational regardless of testing status Coordinate the shutdown start up and testing of the DMS with RTC FAST The maximum down time for DMS is 24 hours Replace DMS removed for replacement within 24 hours with a fully operational unit Once installed treat the replacement unit as an existing unit Provid
96. 02 84 3 REQUIFCMONIS a E T a A AAR 102 ena a a E a aa ee esa eee eee 102 8 5 WILDLIFE UNDERCROSSINGS csecceseeesseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeenseeeeeeeeesaeseseeeenseeeseesesnaesnseeeeeens 102 8 6 SUBMITTAL S 2 2 en rae eo ce cece de cence tse 103 9 0 GEOTECHNICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 104 9 1 A E A O 104 9 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND 104 9 21 Standards ww a a a a aa e aa ra aa aa aa 104 Q 2 2 References e a 105 9 3 2 2 oho sak ccc 106 9 3 1 Geotechnical Investigations amp 106 9 3 1 1 Geotechnical Reports eneit nania ne aea aa aai aa aa aaan aan aaan 106 9 3 1 2 Technical Proposal Supplementary Geotechnical Investigation Plan 107 9 3 1 3 Technical Proposal Preliminary Geotechnical Cut Slope Design and Construction Plans 107 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA iv RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 9 3 2 Geotechnical Analyses amp
97. 1 G Guide for the Planning Design and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities AASHTO 2004 H Highway Capacity Manual TRB 2010 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 113 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 10 3 2 Parking Area The Scenic View Parking Area shall provide a parking area where motorists may park exit their vehicles and safely walk to an observation area The Scenic View Parking Area shall be designed with sufficient space to simultaneously accommodate at least 10 parked passenger cars and one parked tour bus The parking area shall be conspicuously posted for a vehicular speed of 15 mph The vehicular approach to the parking area shall provide a high degree of visibility provide ample distance to slow from freeway speeds and provide advance signing advising motorists to slow to 15 mph The parking area shall be designed to meet the ADA standards Advance signing on the freeway shall be provided to advise motorists of the location of the Scenic View Parking Area 10 3 3 Observation Area The Scenic View Parking Area observation area shall be separate from the parking area ramps and Roadways The observation area shall be readily accessible by pedestrians from the parking area The observation area shall include an observation deck Sidewalk or platform raised at least 6 inches above adjacent Roadways or parking area Safety railing shall be provided at dro
98. 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT TABLE 5 1 Continued 17 4 34 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Construction General Permit including a Site specific SWPPP will include requirements for limiting discharge of pollutants 18 WR 4 35 The SWPPP for the Project will specify among other things the following mitigation measures e Locations of structural and nonstructural controls stabilization practices offsite Materials including waste borrow and Equipment storage areas surface waters and where storm water discharges to those surface waters The location and description of discharges not associated with the Project Measures temporary and permanent to be implemented as part of construction to control pollutants in storm water discharges Storm water controls such as detention or infiltration basins swales rip rap or retaining walls Maintenance activities to keep erosion and sediment controls in effective operating condition Protocol for the Inspection of erosion and sediment control devices disturbed areas of the construction Site Equipment and Material storage areas and construction entrance and exit points Descriptions of all non storm water related discharges associated with construction activity and pollution prevention measures to control these discharges C 19 WR p 4 35 BMPs will also be implemented along the Project corridor to reduce water quality
99. 10 9 6 Tables 50 mph Ramp and 70 mph 10 3 and 10 4 pg 10 Mainline 110 and 10 112 Flat Grades of 2 or Less Taper Tapered Design Ramps 70 1 2011 GB Section pg 10 108 Taper Parallel Design Ramps 300 ft Minimum 2011 GB Section 10 9 6 Figure 10 69 pg 10 108 Exit Ramps Deceleration Length Ramps 340 ft Minimum 2011 GB Section 50 mph Ramp and 70 mph 10 9 6 Table 10 5 pg Mainline 10 115 and Table 10 Flat Grades of 2 or Less 4 pg 10 112 Divergence Angle Ramps 2 to 5 2011 GB Section Tapered Design 10 9 6 pg 10 112 Taper Parallel Design Ramps 250 ft Minimum 2011 GB Section 10 9 6 Figure 10 70 pg 10 112 40 mph Lane Drop Taper Length Statutory gt L WS 2009 MUTCD 40 mph Statutory Speed lt 52 60 2009 MUTCD References 2011 GB 2011 AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design for Highways and Streets 2011 AASHTO RDG 2011 AASHTO Roadside Design Guide 2005 DS Interstate System 2005 AASHTO A Policy on Design Standards Interstate System REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 79 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Design Element Applicable Boulder City Bypass Criteria Basis Comments Facilities Design Criteria 2009 MUTCD 2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices 2010 NDOT RDG 2010 NDOT Road Design Guide 2010 NDOT Std Plans 2010 NDOT
100. 126 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 hardware Equipment Furnish install configure and Test all components and make all power and data connections to provide a fully operational communications system compatible with the existing RTC FAST ITS system Coordinate with all existing utilities that have facilities within the Project limits The Design Builder shall have sole responsibility for all coordination activities related to permitting and Third Party Agreements required to complete the construction of the proposed system and shall complete any required applications for such permits or agreements See Utilities Performance Specifications 11 3 5 1 Fiber Optic Infrastructure Extension Extend and connect to the fiber optic cables from the NDOT Phase 1 Boulder City Bypass Project limits Provide the following ITS components at minimum within the Project limits communications trunkline and distribution cable assemblies RTC Spec 681 02 02 vehicle detectors CCTV DMS and Travel Time Signs Continue the existing architecture of mainline and branch cables Extend the existing communications network matching the existing Equipment Connect the new ITS sites to the communications network Regardless of the requirements stated in the RTC FAST documents meet the following minimum requirements for conduits and pull boxes A Fiber optic conduit 4 114 color coded SDR 11 HDPE conduits with p
101. 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 The wildlife overcrossing Bridge shall provide an elevated connection between the natural terrain on either side of the freeway to permit bighorn sheep and other wildlife to cross over the freeway to access their natural habitat on either side of the freeway The terrain on either side of the crossing shall be maintained in a natural state with grading only provided to transition onto the end of the Bridge Ungulate fencing shall be placed to direct wildlife to the Bridge overcrossing 8 4 2 Geometry The wildlife overcrossing Bridge shall have a top width of no less than 50 ft and no less than one fifth of the bridge span and shall span the freeway plus a 12 ft allowance on both sides for possible future freeway widening plus space for drainage facilities on both sides of the freeway The Bridge shall be constructed with an open abutment configuration with abutments founded in the finished cut slope The Bridge may be constructed with a center pier in the Median The wildlife overcrossing Bridge shall provide a minimum vertical clearance of 18 ft above the Roadway including allowance for future freeway widening by 12 ft in each direction on the outside 8 4 3 Requirements The wildlife overcrossing Bridge shall be subject to the requirements of Section 8 3 Requirements Approach slabs are not required The wildlife overcrossing Bridge deck shall be covered with a
102. 14 of the Project Specifications C The corridor theme color shall be the majority color applied to the corridor elements A minimum of two accent colors shall be applied consistently throughout the corridor 15 5 7 Landscape and Groundplane The Design Builder shall design the landscape and groundplane treatments with a consideration to future maintenance If the design uses plant Material to achieve the design themes and concepts it will be secondary to the aesthetic themes Plant Materials selected shall be drought tolerant native and or adapted species that have a proven track record of success in the Boulder City area Water harvesting techniques soil amendments and temporary watering shall be used to establish plantings are feasible Use of permanent irrigation systems is prohibited Protect trees and vegetation to remain undisturbed with preservation fence prior to areas any construction activity 15 5 7 1 Plants The NPS shall be responsible for salvage of plants and replanting of plants within the LMNRA The following applies to plant outside the LMNRA A Trees Do not plant trees within the clear zone of any Roadway except in areas shielded by barrier do not place barrier for the sole purpose to provide for plantings Minimum size of trees at installation is 24 Box B Shrubs Plant all shrubs outside of clear zone areas Minimum size for shrubs at installation is 5 gallon C Groundcovers No groundcover type plantin
103. 2003 C NHI Training Course No 132035 Rock Slopes Reference Manual Publication No FHWA NHI 99 007 1998 D NHI Training Course No 132033 Soil Slope and Embankment Design and Construction Reference Manual Publication No FHWA NHI 01 026 2002 FHWA Checklist and Guidelines for Review of Geotechnical Reports and Preliminary Plans and Specifications Publication No FHWA ED 88 053 August 1988 Revised February 2003 F Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction NDOT 2001 including the Revisions thereto and G Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction NDOT 2010 H NHI Training Course No 13211 Rock Blasting and Overbreak Control Reference Manual Publication No FHWA HI 92 001 1991 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 104 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 9 2 2 NHI Training Course No 132013A Geosynthetic Engineering Workshop Reference Manual Geosynthetic Design and Construction Guidelines Publication No FHWA NHI 07 092 2008 NHI Training Course No 132041 Geotechnical Instrumentation Reference Manual Publication No FHWA HI 98 034 1998 NHI Training Course No 132094 LRFD Seismic Analysis and Design of Transportation Structures Features and Foundations FHWA Geotechnical Engineering Circular No 3 LRFD Seismic Analysis and Design of Transportation Geotechnical Features and Structural Fo
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105. 4G cellular modem On Board Data Back Up to provide a minimum of thirty days of on board image retention 120VAC 220 230VAC or 12VDC power and Designed for EarthCam Control Center or RTC approved equal B Internet Based Online Interface The camera will be accessible via an internet based Software as a Service SaaS solution This online interface will be managed and supported by the System Vendor The service will be available for the term of the Project and allow the viewing of live video and high definition digital still images captured and stored of the Project via a secure password protected website The Internet Based Online Interface shall include the following features Display Project name and logo Multiview Screen for viewing and accessing multiple cameras Real time live video viewing User controllable Robotic Pan Tilt and Zoom User controllable settings for creating and editing multiple preset compositions Automatically generated daily panoramas Programmable Gigapixel panoramas Onscreen control button for wiper control to allow for remote cleaning of the viewing window Picture in picture capability for viewing live video and high definition megapixel images simultaneously Digital Pan Tilt and Zoom capability within a high definition images Custom tiling player to easily view high definition panoramic images Instant live snapshot capability in addition to preset scheduled archives HDR High Dynamic Range
106. 5 mph 2011 GB pg 3 45 Table 3 9 Loop Ramps 170 ft max 8 25 mph 2011 GB pg 3 47 Table 3 10b US 93 833 ft Emax 6 50 mph 2011 GB pg 3 45 Table 3 9 US 95 NB and SB 485 ft Cmax 6 40 mph 2011 GB pg 3 45 Through Ramps Table 3 9 Vertical Alignment Crest Vertical Curve Mainline 247 70 mph 2011 GB pg 3 155 K Value Minimum Table 3 34 Body of Finger 84 50 mph 2011 GB pg 3 155 Ramps Table 3 34 Directional Ramps 114 55 mph 2011 GB pg 3 155 Table 3 34 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 73 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT RFP No 14 011A PWP No CL 2014 149 From P 620 00 to end of Project Design Element Applicable Boulder City Bypass Criteria Basis Comments Facilities Design Criteria Loop Ramps 12 25 mph 2011 GB pg 3 155 Table 3 34 US 93 84 50 mph 2011 GB pg 3 155 Table 3 34 SR 172 44 40 mph 2011 GB pg 3 155 Table 3 34 US 95 NB and SB 44 40 mph 2011 GB pg 3 155 Through Ramps Table 3 34 Sag Vertical Curve Mainline 181 70 mph 2011 GB pg 3 161 K Value Minimum Table 3 36 Body of Finger 96 50 mph 2011 GB pg 3 161 Ramps Table 3 36 Directional Ramps 115 55 mph 2011 GB pg 3 161 Table 3 36 Loop Ramps 26 25 mph 2011 GB pg 3 161 Table 3 36 US 93 96 50 mph 2011 GB pg 3 161 Table 3 36 SR 172 64 40 mph 2011 GB pg 3 161 Table 3 36 US 95 NB and SB
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108. ADWAY PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 6 1 SCOPE This specification covers the design and construction of Roadways The design and construction of all Roadway systems and components shall provide functionality durability ease of maintenance safety and accommodate for future expansion and changes in functionality The design and construction of the Roadway systems for this Project shall not preclude new ramps ramp Modifications ramp metering and the widening or expanding of the I 11 mainline to accommodate additional lanes with exceptions as noted in these Performance Specifications 6 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCES The design and construction of Roadways shall be in accordance with this Performance Specification and the relevant requirements of the following standards unless otherwise stipulated in this specification Standards specifically cited in the body of the specification establish requirements that shall have precedence over all others However if the Design Builderss Proposal has a higher standard than any of the listed standards adhere to the Proposal standard Should the requirements in any standard conflict with those in another the standard higher on the list shall govern It is the Design Builder s responsibility to obtain clarification of any unresolved ambiguity prior to proceeding with design or construction Use the most current version of each listed standard or reference as of the Proposal due date unless modified b
109. Area Power Administration property The Design Builder shall include methods of safe ingress and egress to US 95 in the traffic control plans and traffic barricade plans and abide by the terms of the NDOT Occupancy Permit Within the City of Boulder City the Design Builder shall be limited to the use of the following Highways and Streets to access the Project US 93 Buchanan Boulevard Veterans Memorial Drive Adams Boulevard Utah Street east of Adams Boulevard and Boy Scout Canyon Road All other City Streets are prohibited from use for Work area access to avoid adverse impacts to the Boulder City residential and business community Highways and Streets used by the Design Builder shall be cleaned daily to remove dirt tracked onto the Roadway The Design Builder shall be responsible for repair of any damage to City Streets Use of Western Area Power Administration maintenance roads within transmission corridors requires a license from the agency The contractor is responsible for obtaining licenses for the use of any transmission line maintenance roads outside of the Project Right of Way Construction or use of dirt roads outside the Project Right of Way which are under the jurisdiction of the City of Boulder City requires a temporary Construction Easement from the City The Design Builder is responsible for obtaining such easements The WAPA and the City of Boulder City have no obligation to provide lice
110. DESIGN BUILD l 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP NO 14 011A PWP NO CL 2014 149 ATTACHMENT 2 TECHNICAL PROVISIONS SECTION PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS R RTCSNV COM FEBRUARY 7 2014 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 ATTACHMENT 2 SECTION PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 0 SCOPE OF VOR 5 ccecte ees cee sea e a rr ectcve shee cbenes sucuestiacust cvkaadgestaeersuns seasgentnaerdaccessscedtesetecherseecevenes 1 1 1 INTRODUCTION oe esac cadet cai 1 1 2 PROJECT LIMITS SEE FIGURE 1 1 DireCtiomalitysweeiacaicus een eee 3 1 3 PROJECT WIDE 3 1 4 RIGHT OF WAY cis E E 4 1 5 SCOPE OF WORK caaea secs 4 1 6 RTC PROVIDED MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT 10 1 7 NDOT PROVIDED MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT csssccsseeeceseesssesesneeenseeeseseeesseesnseeeenseaeees 10 2 0 DESIGN REQUIREMENT Sere cece detertsicesunecedendedesteduscesduancvendedeseov eetesenteuseniis 10 2 1 GENERAL PURPOSE tected en nace 10 2 2 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
111. DOT contractors to facilitate the placement of this material and shall exclude this material from the Project s fill requirements The Design Builder shall coordinate the design of drainage facilities which shall be constructed by the NDOT contractors within and beneath the embankment placed by NDOT contractors The Design Builder shall incorporate earthwork and drainage work by NDOT contractors into the schedule for the design and construction of the Project The Nevada Department of Transportation will provide 4 700 cacti salvaged from Phase 1 for installation by the Design Builder in the US 95 Interchange area The Design Builder shall retrieve the salvaged cacti from the NDOT nursery located 3 miles south of the Project and one mile west of US 95 accessible from US 95 digging up transporting and replanting the 4 700 cacti 2 0 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 2 1 GENERAL PURPOSE This Section establishes basic design criteria to be used in the design and construction of the Project In addition Preliminary Plans have been prepared to guide the design activities through Final Design and the preparation of procurement and Construction Documents 2 2 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS Design is to be directed toward minimum feasible costs for design construction and maintenance expense appropriate environmental mitigation landscaping and aesthetic treatments and minimum disruption of traffic and local vehicular pedestrian and where applicable wildlife access
112. Design shall include permanent as well as temporary fencing to be installed for the purposes of e Establishing control of access for the constructed freeway e Restricting the Design Builder s construction activities to defined disturbance areas within the Right of Way e Prohibiting people and animals from entering the Work site and e Directing and controlling the movement of wildlife across the Work area and across the constructed freeway 7 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCES NDOT Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction 2010 Edition ADOT Standard Drawings for Wildlife Fencing 7 3 REQUIREMENTS Permanent fencing shall be designed and constructed to establish control of access for the entire Project in order to prohibit access to the Roadway lanes by pedestrians animals and vehicles Permanent fencing shall be NDOT 4 wire fence with tortoise fence except as otherwise required by the Nevada Department of Wildlife for the control of wildlife movements Control of access fencing is generally placed two feet 2 inside the Right of Way line However in the following instances control of access fencing may be placed within the Right of Way A To keep transmission towers and transmission tower maintenance access roads outside the control of access so that transmission towers within the Right of Way are accessed by maintenance personnel and Equipment from outside the Right of Way B To direct pedestrians vehicles
113. ECT PWP No CL 2014 149 11 3 12 Cabinets All ITS cabinets shall be a 334 type per the NDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and revisions thereto Cabinets not containing a 170 controller may be modified to contain only the following items 1 19 inch rack 1 pullout laptop shelf heater GFI and fan Permanently mount a weatherproof station level diagram on the inside of each cabinet door 11 3 13 Submittals Submittal Section When Due Number of Copies Information for Populating Devices into the RTC FAST Allow 15 Business Days in the Integration 3 Central System Software Schedule 11 3 1 Training Curriculum and At Least 30 Days Prior to Training 2 Materials 11 3 3 5 Session System Engineering Technical Memorandum Prior to Substantial Completion 2 11 3 3 6 Power and communication With Applicable Design Submittal 2 Documentation 11 3 3 7 Testing Plan for Alternative Power Systems 11 3 4 3 With Applicable Design Submittal 2 Gall Analysis With Release For Construction Submittal 2 11 3 5 3 POOP ocallons With Applicable Design Submittal 2 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 146 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 12 0 UTILITY CONFLICT RESOLUTION PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS 12 1 GENERAL The Project crosses numerous federal State and local utilities A Utility conflict matrix is provid
114. Engineering Computer Science Mathematics or related discipline or 5 years of experience in the systems engineering Project responsibility role on large ITS construction projects B Experience implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems involving computer and communications hardware software and firmware REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 144 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 C Ability to participate directly in the integration of hardware software and communication elements D Proficiency in software hardware implementation configuration and troubleshooting E Proficiency in the development of test plans procedures and techniques F Possesses a thorough knowledge of diagnostics techniques specifically relevant to the hardware and software subsystems furnished to this project G Possesses at least a working knowledge of each of the following computer operating system principles LAN WAN network elements wire line and wireless communications equipment CCTV camera subsystems fiber optic communication equipment TCP IP communication protocols and data communications equipment H Possesses the ability to provide technical project direction I Proficiency in the use of project management methodologies and techniques J Possesses strong organizational analytical and problem solving skills K Be available to be contacted by the Engineer 24 hou
115. FP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Detector Equipment Controllers Cabinets and Accessories RADAR Based Detectors Use FAST supplied communication software to test the device communication protocols and interfaces in support of the SST and to provide a method for FAST to remotely command active field devices on an interim basis Perform the SST test using the FAST furnished operator workstation at the TMC as the computing platform Provide additional test equipment as necessary to meet this requirement As a part of this test poll all devices that can support status messages specified in the FFDCPF periodically with status messages SSTs will not be considered successful until all equipment being tested is operational without failure for 72 consecutive hours D SAT Commence with the SAT upon completion of the SST using the FAST Central System Software device communication software developed for the SST loaded on the FAST furnished operator workstation located at the TMC The SAT consists of a 30 day period of operations without major failure of Design Builder supplied equipment Demonstrate that the total system hardware firmware materials and construction is properly installed is free from identified problems exhibits stable and reliable performance and complies with the contract documents Since this is an active system during the SAT FAST may utilize the CCTV Flow detectors DMS
116. GIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 188 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 E Standard Highway Signs FHWA 2004 F Access Management System and Standards NDOT 1999 and G Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs Luminaires and Traffic Signals AASHTO 6th Edition 2013 17 2 2 References A Computer Aided Design Standards Microstation V8i SS2 C Road Design Guide NDOT 2010 D Roadside Design Guide AASHTO 4 Edition 2011 and E A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets AASHTO 2011 17 3 REQUIREMENTS 17 3 1 Signs Provide all necessary guide warning supplemental sequential service regulatory signs and logo signs for the I 11 US 93 mainline ramps and interchanges as well as for the Highways Streets and any other Roadways affected by the Project Provide Median mounted interchange sequence signs throughout the corridor The 1 11 Boulder City Bypass corridor within the Project Limits shall be signed using criteria and standards for urban freeway signing This includes overhead guide signing distance signs and appropriate signing at all Highway approaches to the interchanges Design all signing in accordance with the current MUTCD NDOT Standards and FHWA policies Advance the Final Design of the signing based on the Preliminary Plans All sign panels within the Project limits shall be new Replacement panels f
117. HERN NEVADA 28 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 City Bypass Public Outreach Office may include but is not limited to Design Plans photo simulations of proposed facilities Project models and information sheets 4 3 2 Acceptance Submit all public information Materials and proposed public information activities for review and Acceptance by the RTC prior to implementation and or distribution to the public 4 3 3 Media Relations The RTC s Public Information Manager will manage all media relations including issuing press releases media advisories and maintaining regular contact with the media Refer all requests from the media for interviews quotes and or detailed Project information directly to the RTC s Public Information Manager During the course of the Project immediately notify the RTC s of any situations that may involve the media The Design Builder will assist the RTC s Public Information Manager by providing timely information on Project activities for use by the media Such information will include but not be limited to press releases and press kits maps and illustrations for news media use notifications and illustrations of lane and ramp closures speaking points and Project tours for media representatives When requested by the RTC provide a spokesperson for media interview 4 3 4 Public Outreach and Coordination Plan Within 30 calendar days after the Projec
118. IONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 16 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 3 0 ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PUBLIC TRAFFIC AND ACCESS PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 3 1 SCOPE This specification covers the accommodations for public traffic and access in the Project area Public traffic includes motor vehicles off highway vehicles equestrians bicycles and pedestrians The design and construction of all accommodations for public traffic and access shall provide for the safe and efficient passage of public traffic through construction zones and shall maintain and provide access to property by owners visitors and emergency vehicles The Project area includes public lands used for recreational purposes within the jurisdictions of both the National Park Service and the City of Boulder City The design and construction shall provide for the controlled and safe passage of casual recreational users The Project area includes the sole access to Hoover Dam from the existing US 93 via SR 172 through the SR 172 Nevada Interchange Hoover Dam attracts visitors throughout the year to the facility operated by the Bureau of Reclamation The design and construction shall provide for the efficient controlled and safe passage of visitors to and from the Dam at all times 3 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCES The planning design construction and implementation of accommodations for public traffic and acc
119. LUTION CONTROL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 19 1 GENERAL The Design Builder shall implement temporary pollution control measures that may be shown on the Design Builder s Plans and Specifications or directed by the RTC s Project Manager or the Design Builder s Environmental Compliance Manager during the course of the Work A The pollution control measures shall meet the applicable requirements of the Clark County Department of Air Quality Management DAQM B The pollution control measures are intended to provide prevention control and abatement of water and air pollution within the limits of the Project and to minimize damage to the Work adjacent property and streams or other bodies of water The Clark County Department of Air Quality Management s Air Pollution Control Regulations Regulation 94 Section 94 Handbook and those Best Management Practices BMPs described therein are hereby incorporated by reference The Design Builder shall familiarize himself with these regulations and practices and is advised that prior to engaging in any construction activities defined in Section 94 2 of these regulations the Design Builder shall obtain a Dust Control Permit from the Clark County Department of Air Quality Management As applicant the Design Builder is responsible for insuring that all contractors Subcontractors and all other Persons abide by the conditions of the permit As applicant the contractor is further responsible for supplyi
120. N 5 1 SCOPE This specification covers Environmental Protection The design and construction of all environmental protection systems and components shall provide functionality durability ease of maintenance safety and aesthetics The Final Environmental Impact Statement FEIS for the Boulder City US 93 Corridor Study dated April 2005 was approved with a Record of Decision issued by the FHWA in December 2005 Three subsequent Re Evaluations of the FEIS and ROD were approved and signed on October 26 2009 May 10 2011 and March 12 2013 The Project will be designed and constructed in conformance with these approved National Environmental Policy Act NEPA documents Environmental mitigation compliance and commitment measures will be considered as Part of the Project and all Materials Equipment and labor necessary to perform or implement design and construction mitigation requirements will be the responsibility of the Design Builder unless otherwise specified If the Project scope or limits deviate from those defined in the NEPA documents a re evaluation coordinated through the Nevada Department of Transportation NDOT and Federal Highway Administration FHWA may be necessary Proposals by the Design Builder which Change the Project scope or limits such that a NEPA re evaluation is necessary must consider and incorporate the cost and time required for the re evaluation All costs and schedule risks of the re evaluation shall be the responsibi
121. N BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 b Post Installation Testing Prior to testing furnish the Engineer with a complete original version of TIA EIA 526 7A Testing of spare fiber is required Identify any unacceptable losses and make corrective actions Failed splices may be remade and re tested for compliance Replace any cable in its entirety that is found not compliant to these specifications Perform the following post installation tests using the procedures of TIA EIA 526 7A and all standards and procedures invoked therein subject to the following clarification 4 Conduct power meter tests for each connected fiber path to demonstrate connectivity in accordance with the fiber assignment tables Submit a test check off sheet of each fiber path to the Engineer 5 Conduct bi directional OTDR tests for each fiber path to all field equipment inclusive of all jumper cables pigtails and patch panels Demonstrate that the attenuation for each fiber path termination and splice individually and as a whole comply with the loss budgets required by these specifications Test fibers at 1310 nm 1550 nm Select a mode filter as described in EIA TIA 455 77 Use test jumpers that meet the requirements of EIA TIA 455 171 Submit OTDR traces for approval Clearly annotate each event connector jumper cable pigtail splice etc and identify the measured loss Identify each fiber by cable as it is identified in the field buffer tube colo
122. N COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 61 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT H Storm water controls detention and or infiltration basins swales rip rap retaining walls Maintenance activities to keep erosion and sediment controls in effective operating condition Protocols for the Inspection of Erosion and sediment control devices Construction Site Equipment Material storage areas and NS Construction entrance and exit points Descriptions of all non stormwater related discharges associated with construction activity and pollution prevention measures to control these discharges BMPs will also be implemented along the Project corridor to reduce water quality impacts to the Colorado River and desert washes The NDOT Handbook of BMPs Water Quality Manuals will be utilized as a guidance document for establishing and implementing appropriate BMPs In addition the Las Vegas Valley 208 Water Quality Management Plan as amended shall also be consulted to identity appropriate BMPs for implementation BMPs for maintenance of water quality during construction may include but are not limited to the following A Construction Equipment will be cleaned on a regular basis to minimize potential deposition and runoff contamination from petroleum based chemicals The Equipment will be inspected daily for leaks and repaired immediately upon discovery of a leak Designated locations shall be provided for servi
123. ON COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 62 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT Soils along the banks of drainage Channels at Roadway crossings will be stabilized to prevent erosion and sediment deposition Soils may be temporarily stabilized using measures such as erosion control blankets or soil stabilizers Where practicable in this desert area revegetation may be used as well to slow surface runoff anchor unstable soils and break up drainage flow patterns Mitigation measures will also include as needed Roadway Channels constructed to prevent erosion and sediment basins that function as a containment retention area for sediments as well as Hazardous Waste Erosion resistant drainage Channels and energy dissipating Structures will be constructed at all Culverts where discharge velocity would otherwise cause downstream erosion Permanent erosion control measures i e landscaping revegetation etc shall meet the post construction coverage requirements of the Construction Stormwater Permit as well as conforming to the NPS slope contouring requirements within the LMNRA 5 3 10 Waters of the U S Before construction the RTC will perform jurisdictional determination inventories in order to concur with the ACOE on which drainages will be considered as jurisdictional as well acreage impacted by the project The Jurisdictional Determination for the Boulder City Bypass Phase 2 Project approved by the USACE will identify all waters of the
124. ON OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 138 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 A Network 10 100 Mbps 45 B Video Composite Bayonet Neill Concelman BNC C Data 2 Electronics Industry Association EIA RS232 422 485 D8 9 Female These ports shall provide data pass thru for serial control i e PTZ camera control If EIA RS422 is not provided natively by the port and EIA RS232 422 converter meeting all encoder environmental requirements shall be supplied D Data 1 EIA 232 DB 9 Female This port shall provide maintenance interface for local configuration RJ 45 may be provided in place of DB 9 For each 45 port a RJ 45 to DB 9 converter shall be supplied Clearly label all equipment supplied and installed on this project with the project and location designation Provide a minimum three year factory warranty for all Video Encoders and associated cabling The warranty on equipment and cabling shall be offered by the manufacturer and shall be transferable to NDOT at the time of Final Acceptance Perform the following tests for each Video encoder system installation A C SALT For each unit of equipment conduct approved SALT that exercise all stand alone non network functional operations of the equipment including the following 1 The video encoder shall be powered up and allowed to initialize boot and run self diagnostic tests as defined in the approved test pro
125. ON OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 140 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Underwriters Laboratory UL 60950 Safety Requirements for Information Technology IT Equipment applicable to equipment safety The field switch shall Be 8 port minimum 10 100 1000 Base TX 45 Have a minimum of 2 1000 Base FX fiber optical ports Have a standard serial port when field conditions warrant Operate non blocking at full wire speed Support remote reset and remote management Support IGMP snooping Support IP Multicast filtering Support remote turn on off Base TX ports The field switch shall also meet the following functionality and requirements 10 100 1000 Base TX port shall connect via RJ 45 connector The ports shall operate as half duplex or full duplex IEEE 802 3x over 100m segment lengths and provide auto negotiation and crossover detection Each 1000 Base Fiber Transmission FX port shall connect via fiber connectors and 9 125um single mode fiber Fiber connectors shall be available as Lucent Connector LC The ports shall operate as full duplex IEEE 802 3x over 15 km segment lengths The field switch shall provide the following advanced Layer 2 functions IEEE 802 1Q VLAN with support for a minimum of 128 Virtual Local Area Networks VLAN IEEE 802 1P priority queuing IEEE 802 1W rapid spanning tree required IEEE 802 3X flow control greater than or equal to 1 028 support automatic addre
126. OULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT BMPs are based on soil type and construction activity are designed to decrease respirable particulate matter PM emissions and include the following measures A Minimize land disturbances by initiating construction in phases where possible B Use watering trucks to minimize dust C Cover trucks when hauling dirt D Use dust suppressants on traveled paths that are not paved Only water or vegetal based suppressants and tackifiers are permitted on NPS land E Stabilize the surface of dirt piles if not removed immediately On NPS land topsoil piles be stabilized by creating a surface crust using wate or vegetal trafficker Erosion control silt fencing shall be installed around topsoil piles F Spray water on salvaged topsoil piles to establish surface crust G Use windbreaks to prevent any accidental dust pollution H Limit vehicular paths and stabilize temporary roads within the construction area I Minimize dirt track out by cleaning trucks before leaving the construction Site or by paving a few hundred feet of the exit Road just before entering the public Road J Revegetate or rock mulch any disturbed land not paved K Remove unused Material and dirt piles L Revegetate all vehicular paths created during construction M All compacted areas to be revegetated will be ripped to a depth of 4 to 6 in in the direction of the contours Topsoil compaction shall be approximately 70 80
127. Plan is not required for that Submittal 3 4 2 Traffic Control Plan Submit a Traffic Control Plan with each Ready for Construction Submittal as necessary which includes the following elements A Areas of active construction including points of construction Equipment ingress and egress B Temporary Striping Plan C Locations of temporary traffic control devices arrow panels changeable message signs drums and cones D Location sign number and size of advance warning signs as well as any permanent signs that are to remain in place be altered or covered E Mitigation of Roadside hazards within the clear zone and location of temporary barrier rail F Temporary intersections G Temporary lighting H Accommodations for off highway vehicles equestrians bicycles and pedestrians J Configurations during non working hours REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 19 RFP No 14 011A I 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 K Flagger locations L Affected access roads including accommodations for access during construction and M Daytime and Nighttime Traffic Control Device Inspection Plan 3 4 3 Transportation Management Plan Prepare and submit for review and Acceptance a Transportation Management Plan in accordance with The Work Zone Safety and Mobility Implementation Guide Rev March 1 2009 An Incident Management Plan shall be included with the Transportation Management
128. Provide crossing required clearances to wires and towers P 350 75V 69kv crossing NV Energy Protect in place Provide required clearances to wires and towers 3514 73V Newport amp Equestrian No 1 Colorado River Commission amp Protect in place Provide 230kv crossing NV Energy required clearances to wires and towers 3614777 Henderson Mead 230kv Western Area Power Protect in place Provide crossing Administration required clearances to wires and towers P 384 63V Hoover Mead No 6 230kv Western Area Power Protect in place Provide crossing Administration required clearances to wires and towers 3884 19V Hoover Mead No 7 230kv Western Area Power Protect in place Provide crossing Administration required clearances to wires and towers 391471V Hoover Mead No 8 230kv Western Area Power Protect in place Provide crossing Administration required clearances to wires and towers P 443413V 69kv crossing NV Energy Protect in place Provide required clearances to wires and towers 482403V Hoover Mead No 1 230kv Western Area Power Protect in place Provide crossing Administration required clearances to wires and towers P 490 98V Eastside amp Equestrian No 2 Colorado River Commission amp Protect in place Provide 230kv crossing NV Energy required clearances to wires and towers REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 150
129. Provide the minimum vertical clearance shown in Figure 11 9 A over the entire Roadway beneath the Bridge from edge of pavement to edge of pavement When barriers are present provide the minimum vertical clearance from face of barrier to face of barrier When curb and gutter are present provide the minimum vertical clearance from lip of gutter to lip of gutter 8 3 5 Corrosion Protection Provide corrosion protection for all steel Bridge components exposed to the weather Galvanize all exposed and embedded steel elements including but not limited to bearing and expansion joint assemblies deck drains and approach slab protection angles Do not use unpainted steel for Structural Steel Use only approved paint systems listed in the NDOT Qualified Products List QPL for painting Structural Steel 8 3 6 Aesthetics See Landscape and Aesthetics Performance Specification for structure aesthetic requirements 8 3 7 Bridges 8 3 7 1 Geometry Do not use fill and cut slopes steeper than 2 1 at Bridge abutments Abutments placed within rock cut slopes prepared in accordance with the Geotechnical Performance Specifications may be used with Acceptance of the RTC Align Bridge bents and supports radial to the construction centerline for curved Structures Construct grade separation Structures at the US 95 Highway and Buchanan Boulevard using an open abutment configuration Construct grade separation Structures at Buchanan Boulevard Boy Scout Canyon A
130. RA approximately 5 1 miles Work within the City of Boulder City land will be designed and constructed within a Right of Entry granted by the City Disturbance limits shall be minimized and clearly defined in the design documents Permanent and temporary fencing shall be included in the design and construction Construction or grading outside the defined disturbance limits will not be permitted C A new interchange will be constructed at US 95 The new interchange 1 Will provide directional ramps from northbound US 95 to the northbound Bypass from the southbound Bypass to southbound US 95 and from southbound US 95 to the northbound Bypass REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 5 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 2 Will provide finger ramps between US 95 and the Bypass to and from the south Will provide a loop ramp from the southbound Bypass to northbound US 95 Will reconfigure US 95 through the interchange to accommodate the new Bypass ramps and to grade separate US 95 southbound over the directional ramps between the Bypass to the north and US 95 to the South At grade intersections will be stop sign controlled D The existing Nevada Interchange at SR 172 which provides access to Hoover Dam will be reconfigured The reconfigured Nevada Interchange 1 Will realign the existing US 93 northward west of SR 172 and provide a new at grade intersection of US
131. RTC accepted pavement structural section proposed for use either PCCP or PBS The Design Builder s Price Proposal shall include the cost of constructing the accepted pavement structural section using either PCCP or PBS Long term maintenance cost savings and life cycle costs will not be considered in evaluating the Price Proposal The pavement structural sections for all ramps and roadways other than the mainline of 1 11 shall be per the sections shown in this Performance Specification The Price Proposal shall not include an oil escalation cost or factor for bituminous Material 14 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCES The design and construction of pavement shall be in accordance with this Performance Specification and the relevant requirements of the following standards unless otherwise stipulated in these specifications Standards specifically cited in the body of the specifications establish requirements that shall have precedence over all others However if the Design Builder s Proposal has a higher standard than any of the listed standards adhere to the Proposal standard Should the requirements in any standard conflict with those in another the higher quality standard in the sole opinion of the RTC shall govern It is the Design Builder s responsibility to obtain clarification of any unresolved ambiguity with the RTC prior to proceeding with design or construction Use the references as supplementary guidelines for the design and
132. Resistance Bearing Resistance Service Limit State 4 KSF Kips per Square Foot Standard A Table C10 6 2 6 1 1 Nominal Soil Bearing Resistance qn 12 KSF Kips per Square Foot Standard A Section 10 6 3 1 Soil Resistance Factor gb 0 45 Standard A Table 10 5 5 2 2 1 Section 10 6 3 1 and Factored Bearing Resistance qR bqn Standard A Section 10 6 3 1 For Sliding REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 108 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Resistance Factor for Cast in Place Concrete on embankment fill 0 9 Standard A Table 10 5 5 2 2 1 and Resistance Factor for Passive Earth Pressure Component of Sliding Resistance 0 5 Standard A Table 10 5 5 2 2 1 Soil nail walls are exempt from LRFD design procedures and should be designed in accordance with FHWA Geotechnical Engineering Circular No 7 Section 9 2 1 B 9 3 5 Embankments Do not use onsite excavated Materials that have an R value of less than 25 in embankments Excavated Materials from existing embankments and or onsite native soils having an R value of 25 or higher can be used in the lower portion of new embankments when separated from the bottom of the aggregate base by a minimum of five feet of Borrow or onsite excavated Materials having R value of 45 or higher Onsite excavated Materials having R value of 45 or higher can be used
133. S and the USFWS shall be used as a dust suppressant On NPS land only water and vegetal trafficker shall be used Water application and discharge shall avoid pooling of water which may attract desert tortoises If blasting is required A minimum to be determined by USFWS 200 foot radius area around the blasting Site shall be surveyed by an authorized RTC desert tortoise biologist for desert tortoises prior to blasting using 100 percent coverage survey techniques All tortoises located above ground or within this 200 foot radius of the blasting Site shall be moved 500 feet from the blasting Site Additionally tortoises in burrows within 75 feet of the blasting will be placed into an artificial or unoccupied burrow 500 feet from the blasting Site REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 57 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT Burrow locations will be flagged and recorded using a GPS unit and burrows will be stuffed with newspapers Immediately after blasting newspaper and flagging will be removed Blasting shall only occur in the brief time period after an area has been cleared by an authorized RTC desert tortoise biologist but before any relocated tortoises could return to the Site 13 Cross country travel and travel outside construction zones fenced areas shall be prohibited 14 Cacti yuccas and shrubs shall be salvaged and relocated for onsite and offsite restoration efforts To minimize the ef
134. SAP2000 with manual calculations and spreadsheets for the rating as required An alternate general frame analysis program 2d or 3d or specialized software may be used with Acceptance of the RTC Member properties for structural analysis shall be in accordance with the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation Base properties for concrete members on gross concrete section without adjustment for reinforcement or cracking except as noted herein for torsion Adjust the torsion properties of concrete members when the torsion exceeds the cracking torsion of the member Analyze Bridges with rigidly connected integral supports as rigid frames Diaphragm abutments free to translate and rotate at the bottom of the diaphragm shall be considered a simple support when H is less than 0 1S where H equals the extension of the diaphragm below the Superstructure and S equals the length of Superstructure span which the diaphragm terminates Skewed pier walls rigidly connected to the Superstructure shall be modeled with appropriate section properties and account for skew relative to the Superstructure Appropriately account for foundation fixity and its influence on the stiffness of the Bridge system and response of the Substructure and Superstructure to loading conditions REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 93 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Sidewalks loads Load rate Bridges with Sidewalks ba
135. SB 305 ft 40 mph 2011 GB Section Use adjustment Through Ramps 3 2 2 Table 3 1 factors for grades pg 3 5 Table 3 2 US 93 425 ft 50 mph 2011 GB Section Use adjustment 3 2 2 Table 3 1 factors for grades pg 3 5 Table 3 2 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 75 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT RFP No 14 011A PWP No CL 2014 149 Runout lanes and max 3 3 8 pg 3 66 Eq 3 24 Design Element Applicable Boulder City Bypass Criteria Basis Comments Facilities Design Criteria SR 172 305 ft 40 mph 2011 GB Section Use adjustment 3 2 2 Table 3 1 factors for grades pg 3 5 Table 3 2 Intersection Sight US 93 Sight Distance based on 2011 GB Section 9 5 Distance various Cases pg 9 28 through 9 54 SR 172 Sight Distance based on Section 9 5 pg 9 28 various Cases through 9 54 Horizontal Sight Distance All Facilities 2011 GB Section 3 3 12 pg 3 106 through 3 111 Cross Slope Mainline 2 2011 GB Section 8 2 4 pg 8 2 Ramps 2 2011 GB Section 10 9 6 pg 10 93 Scenic View 2 Maximum Parking Area Parking Area Sidewalks 2 Maximum 2010 NDOT Std Plans R 5 2 US 93 2 2011 GB Section 7 2 2 pg 7 4 SR 172 2 2011 GB Section 7 2 2 pg 7 4 Superelevation All Facilities Emax 6 2011 GB Section Except Loop 3 3 5 Table 3 9 Ramps Loop Ramps Emax 8 2011 GB Section 3 3 5 Table 3 10b Minimum Runoff Length All Facilities Varies
136. SOUTHERN NEVADA 13 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 lanes and lane widths stopping sight distance horizontal curvature superelevation vertical curves horizontal and vertical alignments grades and Roadside clear zone width 2 8 DESIGN EXCEPTIONS OR NON STANDARD FEATURES The following design exception is necessary for construction of the Preliminary Project Configuration shown in the Preliminary Plans Horizontal sight distance on mainline curves in mountainous terrain The RTC is seeking Approval of this design exception from the FHWA There are no other design exceptions anticipated 2 9 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS The Performance Specifications establish requirements for the Design Builder s Work The Performance Specifications are intended to provide clear requirements for how the finished product is to perform while allowing the Design Builder considerable flexibility in selecting the design means Materials components and construction methods used to achieve the specified performance 2 10 DESIGN REVIEW PLAN The Design Builder shall submit a written Design Review Plan within 30 Days of NTP for Review and Comment by the RTC The Design Review Plan will describe the level of design that the Designer will accomplish for each of the planned stages of design development and provide a description and or checklist for each Design Unit clearly identifying the design product tha
137. SOUTHERN NEVADA 152 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 13 0 DRAINAGE PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 13 1 SCOPE This specification covers the design and construction of drainage facilities The design and construction of all drainage systems and components shall provide functionality durability ease of maintenance safety implementation of appropriate best management practices for impacts to water quality and floodplains and aesthetics 13 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCES The design and construction of drainage facilities shall be in accordance with the Performance Specification and the requirements of the following standards unless otherwise stipulated in this specification Standards specifically cited in the body of the specification establish requirements that shall have precedence over all others However if the Design Builders Proposal has a higher standard than any of the listed standards the Design Builder shall adhere to the standard in its Proposal Should the requirements in any standard conflict with those in another the standard higher on the list shall govern It is the Design Builder s responsibility to obtain clarification on any unresolved ambiguity prior to proceeding with design or construction Use the references as supplementary guidelines for the design and construction of drainage facilities These references have no established order of preference Use the most cu
138. SPECIFICATION 15 1 SCOPE Design and construct the landscape and aesthetic elements in accordance with the requirements of this specification including performance requirements standards and references Warranties design and construction criteria and required Submittals The design and construction of all landscaping and aesthetic systems and components shall provide for safety functionality durability ease of maintenance drought tolerance and aesthetics A Landscape and Aesthetic Master Plan shall be developed by the Design Builder that reflects and recognizes the natural beauty of the Nevada Landscape as well as the simplicity experienced through the diverse color tones found in the Boulder City Area To assure compatibility with the portion of the Project being designed and constructed by NDOT Phase 1 north of the Project a color palette structure concept and landscape concept consistent with that developed by NDOT for Phase 1 will be used as the basis for the Landscape and Aesthetics Plan for the Project The color palette structure concept and landscape concept developed by NDOT for Phase 1 is included in the Reference Document Boulder City Bypass Landscape and Aesthetics Preliminary Plan Through the exploration of the color palette the colors were chosen to blend into the landscape and render the natural Nevada landscape as the dominant feature in the field of view This concept gives the importance back to the natural beauty of
139. Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction 2008 NDOT SM 2008 NDOT Structures Manual and revisions thereto Definitions Body of Ramp refers to the segment of the ramp between the physical nose and the ramp terminal REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 80 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Design exceptions if any shall be based on the Project Configuration as well as the ultimate configuration which shall include one additional freeway lane in each direction 6 5 ROADSIDE DESIGN INCLUDING BARRIER RAIL GUARDRAIL The Roadside for all newly constructed facilities as well as for all altered facilities shall be constructed and brought into conformance with the Roadside Design Guide AASHTO 4 Edition 2011 Provide and construct concrete barrier rail Types A D as appropriate for all Roadside barriers Provide and construct concrete barrier rail Types FA FD 42 inches in height as appropriate for Median barriers and on the outside of curves on directional ramps Provide and construct in the Median a four strand MASH and or NCHRP 350 approved TL 4 cable rail in the 9 3 miles of four lane Roadway separated by an open Median All concrete barrier rail will require the use of integral color in accordance with the Landscape and Aesthetics Performance Specification The use of metal guardrail is not allowed on the Bypass mainline on US 95 or
140. Structural Capacity Provide structural capacity based on the 35 year projected traffic Equivalent Single Axle Load ESAL values in Table 14 3 Pavement capacity shall meet the Design Requirements for the provided ESALs Table 14 3 Equivalent Single Axle Load ESAL Values to be used for the design of pavements One Direction Design ESAL in Millions Flexible Rigid Location Pavement Pavement 1 11 05 93 Mainline North of US 95 278 39 6 Interchange 1 11 05 93 Mainline US 95 Interchange to 17 7 24 9 Nevada Interchange Based on 35 year projected traffic City of Boulder City Streets which are constructed reconstructed or widened shall be constructed with a pavement structural section of 3 inches of PBS over 6 inches of aggregate base Pavement structural section for ramps and other roadways shall be in accordance with Table 14 4 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 167 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Table 14 4 Ramp and Other Roadway Pavement Structural Sections Location Structural Section US 93 l 11 Southbound to US 95 Southbound Ramp 9 Dense Graded Plantmix Bituminous Surface US 95 Northbound to US 93 I 11 Northbound Ramp on 12 Aggregate Base All other ramps 6 Dense Graded Plantmix Bituminous Surface on 12 Aggregate Base All other roadways 6 Dense Graded Plantmix Bituminous Surface
141. TALS Submittal When Due Copies Construction Staging Plan each qualifying Definitive Design 2 ubmittal Qualifications for Traffic control Obtain Acceptance within 10 days of Notice 2 Manager and Traffic Control Supervisor To Proceed At least 14 calendar days before Traffic Control Plans implementation of each major diversion of 2 traffic Transportation and Incident Within 120 days of Notice To Proceed with 2 Management Plans TMP updates at each Definitive Design Submittal At least 30 days prior to any Work NDOT Occupancy Permit anticipated within or affecting NDOT facilities REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 26 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 4 0 PUBLIC INFORMATION PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 4 1 SCOPE This specification covers the requirements for the public information program The purpose of the public information program is to build and maintain positive public relations throughout the design and construction process through continuous effective two way communications including opportunities for public Review and Comment on design elements updates on the progress of the Work and information on changes affecting the movement of traffic 4 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCES The conduct of the public information program shall be in accordance with this Performance Specification and the relevant requirements of the following standards unless
142. Ts on the DMS Assembly DMS Communication Protocol Communications Subsystem and Electrical Service after said equipment has been properly installed and interconnected SSTs will not be considered successful until all equipment being tested is operational without failure for 72 consecutive hours SAT Commence with the SAT upon completion of the SST using the FAST central system software developed for the SST located at the TMC The SAT consists of a 60 day period of operations without major failure of equipment Demonstrate that the total system hardware firmware materials and construction is properly installed is free from problems exhibits stable and reliable performance and meets requirements At least once per week demonstrate that all system functions tested in the SST are operational As part of the SAT use the DMS to post messages for public use if directed Ensure that all equipment is maintained in operable condition during the SAT Troubleshoot diagnose identify isolate and resolve all hardware and firmware problems and inconsistencies Formulate possible solutions and implement all corrections needed REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 135 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Have qualified technical personnel including any required DMS vendor staff on site to operate the system exercising all functions as required Make available on site key
143. UTHERN NEVADA 100 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 designed to the LFRD Bridge Design Specifications may be used as accepted for landscaping applications with a maximum height of 8 feet measured from top of footing to top of wall 8 3 8 3 Mechanically Stabilized Earth MSE Walls Use only MSE Wall systems listed in the NDOT QPL with restrictions shown Provide a minimum of 2 inches cover to reinforcing steel in all concrete wall panels MSE Walls are not permitted adjacent to non concrete lined drainage Channels or waterways Do not place drainage facilities or utilities within or under MSE Wall backfill See other restrictions on use of MSE Walls in Section 11 10 of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications Segmental block MSE walls listed in the NDOT QPL and conforming to Section 642 of the Project Specifications may be used for earth retention applications with a maximum height of 16 feet measured from top of footing to top of wall 8 3 9 Sign Signal and Lighting Structures The overhead sign Structures dynamic message sign Structures signal Structures and low level lighting and high mast lighting Structures shown in the NDOT Standard Plans are acceptable for use Design special non standard Structures including foundations of these types in conformance with the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs Luminaries and Traffic Signals the de
144. ace all existing HPS Cobra Heads within the Project limits with LED equivalent heads This shall include on and off ramps and unsignalized intersections at the interchanges throughout the Project limits from Station P 183 00 through the Nevada Interchange at SR 172 Provide partial interchange lighting at the I 11 US 95 Interchange Provide full ramp lighting for the I 11 US95 flyovers using aimed barrier lighting or other approved systems Provide PIL at all ramp terminals acceleration and deceleration lanes ramp intersections and other areas of nighttime hazards Provide lighting for all at grade intersections Provide underpass lighting at all Bridges over Roadways at Buchanan Boulevard and the 1 11 05 95 Interchange Provide pull boxes junction boxes conduit and all other appurtenances for future underpass lighting at the Boy Scout Canyon Road Undercrossing underpass luminaires wiring and electrical service connections are not required Other new lighting systems are not required or anticipated for this Project 16 3 1 General Provide a durable lighting system that provides appropriate illumination avoids light pollution outside of the corridor avoids disability and discomfort glare to users provides for ease of maintenance and servicing and meets all NDOT Standards Position poles metered service pedestals and other devices to conform to the requirements of the Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines PROWAG the NDOT
145. acturer s name REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 142 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 The field switch shall have a minimum Mean Time Between Failures MTBF of 40 000 hours Documentation Upon delivery the following minimum documentation shall be provided by the vendor with each field switch provided Initial configuration This document shall provide both hardware and software settings Setup and configuration manual User s manual All equipment supplied and installed on this project shall be labeled clearly with the project and location designation Provide a minimum three year factory warranty for all Field Hardened Ethernet switch and all associated cabling The warranty on equipment and cabling shall be offered by the manufacturer and shall be transferable to NDOT at the time of Final Acceptance The warranty period for equipment cabling and work begins at the time the RTC accepts the system SAT test Perform the following tests for each Video encoder installation A SALT Verify that after installation but prior to interconnection the equipment operates as specified in the field Test should Including the following The Ethernet Switch will be powered up and allowed to initialize boot and run self diagnostic tests as defined in the approved test procedures B SST For each Ethernet Switch location that is installed and interconnected i
146. ada State Highway System available at www ndothighways org B Southern US 95 and US 93 Landscape and Aesthetics Corridor Plan available at www ndothighways org C Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction 2001 Edition NDOT D Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction 2010 Edition NDOT E Roadside Design Guide 4 Edition 2011 AASHTO F A Guide for Transportation Landscape and Environmental Design AASHTO G Guide for the Planning Design and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities AASHTO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 170 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 H Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities 3rd Edition AASHTO l A Guide for Achieving Flexibility in Highway Design AASHTO J ANSI A300 Part 1 Pruning Tree Care Operations Tree Shrub and Other Woody Plant Maintenance Standard Practices American National Standards Institute Washington DC ANSI 2133 1 2006 Standards for Arboricultural Operations Safety Requirements American National Standards Institute Washington DC M ANSI 260 1 American Standard for Nursery Stock American National Standards Institute Washington DC and N Best Management Practices Tree Pruning Gilman E and S Lilly International Society of Arboriculture Champaign IL Nevada Department of Environmental Protection Contractor Field Guide for Construction Si
147. al Recreation Area Control of access fencing shall be stained with a desert varnish stain formulated for galvanized metal to blend the fencing into the surrounding environment Corridor landscaping is addressed in the Landscaping and Aesthetic Treatment Performance Specification 5 3 15 Economic and Social Impacts Potential impacts to Boulder City businesses will be mitigated by installing signage prior to each Highway off ramp to alert drivers to the availability of food gas and lodging services Such signage shall be provided as Part of the Project prior to each off ramp within the limits of the Project as well as for NDOT s Phase 1 5 3 16 Hazardous Materials No Hazardous Waste Sites with potential environmental concerns were identified in the FEIS For potential Design Builder generated Hazardous Materials develop and implement a Project Specific Hazardous Materials Contingency Plan and submit to the RTC for review and Acceptance prior to starting construction activities Monitor all excavating and dewatering activities for the presence of subsurface soil or ground water contaminants related to Hazardous Materials releases Include the following in the Plan REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 65 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT A Guidance to adhere with federal State and local regulations for identifying and characterizing and safely managing potentially contaminated environmental media should
148. all include horizontal shadow lines If fencing is required on the Bridge chain link fencing may be used but shall be colored to match the natural environment The use of wire mesh is preferred The use of pilasters and monuments consistent with NDOT s Phase 1 architecture style is required especially at important crossing points within the corridor If pedestrian lighting is required the aesthetic appearance of the lighting shall support the Project theme and concept Aesthetic lighting is encouraged on US 95 Interchange Bridges to highlight concept and sculptural elements If visible down drains are used in the Project the exposed drain pipes shall be colored to match adjacent Bridge elements 15 5 4 Walls The Design Builder shall apply aesthetic treatments consistent with NDOT s Phase 1 architecture style to the vertical surfaces of all walls including abutment and wing walls on Bridges and retaining walls where visible from the corridor and adjacent property Freestanding walls shall have treatment to both faces of the wall Minimum aesthetic treatments shall include texture and color for the walls above and beyond the standard treatment of vertical rustication patterning Additional aesthetic treatments shall cover 1 2 to 1 3 of square footages of walls Minimum texture depth for walls is 1 2 inches and the maximum is 2 inches Texture shall Work to support the theme and concepts for the corridor 15 5 5 Slope Paving The use o
149. ameters established and represented by Definitive Design are being followed and that Contract Document requirements continue to be met This is a formal review Specifically highlight check and bring to the attention of the RTC any Changes to information presented at previous Design Reviews Provide the information for release for construction review to the RTC for Review and Comment by the RTC Do not construct any temporary or permanent components until the design checks Design Reviews and Design QC Manager s certifications have been completed for the relevant Design Unit and the RTC has provided Review and Comment of the design Do not commence any construction until any design related NCRs have been addressed and resolved to the satisfaction of the RTC 2 10 6 Final Design Review Schedule and conduct a Final Design Review when the Design Plans and Project Specifications for a Design Unit are 100 complete Specifically highlight check and bring to the attention of the RTC REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 15 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 any changes to information presented at previous Design Reviews Submit Final Design for Review and Comment by the RTC 2 10 7 Working Plans and Shop Drawings Check review and approve Working Plans and Shop Drawings prior to their being issued for construction Ensure that the Work associated with the Working Plans and Shop
150. anagement and to abide by the terms of the Clark County Department of Air Quality Management Dust Control Permit to control dust from construction activities All actions required by the FEIS ROD and the Dust Control Permit and incorporated into the Design Build Contract for implementation by the Design Builder to reduce dust generated by the Project will reduce exposure to dust by workmen and the public The Design Builder shall include in the Design Builder s Safety Plan measures to limit and minimize exposure to dust in the working environment This may include e Measures included in the Design Builder s Dust Control Plan e Measures identified in U S Environmental Protection Agency U S Department of Health and Human Services and other health and safety publications and e Any measures proposed by the Design Builder to be implemented using construction 5 6 SUBMITTALS Number of Submittal When Due Copies At least 30 days prior to commencement of Environmental Monitoring Plan construction operations 2 Monitoring Weekly during construction phases 2 At Least 14 days prior to commencement of ran clearing grubbing operations 2 Project Specific Hazardous Materials At least 30 days prior to commencement of 2 Contingency Plan construction operations REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 68 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT 6 0 RO
151. and Ramp Meters during all testing Ensure that all equipment is maintained in operable condition during the SAT Troubleshoot diagnose identify isolate and resolve all hardware and firmware problems and inconsistencies Formulate possible solutions and implement all corrections needed for Design Builder installed equipment Identify any problems in FAST furnished equipment and assist the FAST in correcting problems with such equipment Have a System Engineer on site to operate the system exercising all functions as required by these specifications available on site key technical personnel familiar with the design and construction of each major system component within 48 hours of notification of a problem Correct all system documentation errors omissions and changes discovered and resulting from the SAT and previous testing System acceptance will not be complete until corrected documentation is submitted In the event of a failure of a single piece of equipment during the SAT replace or repair the equipment and restart the 30 day test only for that piece of equipment If the failure of the single piece of equipment prevents the proper operation of other equipment i e failure of the CCTV terminal server prevents CCTV control for several cameras all devices affected by the failure will have the test extended by however many days they were out of service The following conditions constitute a minor system failure and wil
152. and the local agency having jurisdiction Provide pull boxes and cabinets designed to have theft deterrence Acceptable to the RTC and NDOT 16 3 2 Design Criteria Prepare and present lighting calculations for the RTC s and NDOT s review and Acceptance with lighting Plan submissions The lighting analyses are to model the three dimensional aspect of the Roadway with respect to the position of the illumination assemblies i e freeway gores and ramps which typically consist of varying vertical and horizontal distances from the luminaires used to light the Roadways All ramps that rise or drop in elevation shall be modeled for the change in elevation from the freeway accommodate the respective light fixture and mount All Bridge Structures shall be modeled in the analyses to represent solid objects that light cannot pass through REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 183 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Lighting analyses reports shall include the following information A Pole sizes configurations locations spacing elevations and luminaire mounting heights B Pavement classifications C Lamp IES selections D Lamp wattages E Light loss factors F Average maintained illuminances G Illuminance average to minimum uniformity ratios H Minimum illuminances Developer shall provide spacing computations showing the average maintained illuminance The calculation
153. andard Highway Signs Nevada Supplement H Standard Highway Signs FHWA 2004 and REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 17 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 l Quality Standards for Work Zone Traffic Control Devices ATSSA 3 2 2 References A Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware MASH 1 Edition AASHTO 2009 B National Cooperative Highway Research Program NCHRP Report 500 Volume 17 A Guide for Reducing Work Zone Collisions and C The Work Zone Safety and Mobility Implementation Guide Rev March 1 2009 3 3 TRAFFIC CONTROL MANAGEMENT 3 3 1 Traffic Control Manager Designate a Traffic Control Manager to provide traffic control management for the project responsibilities of the Traffic Control Manager include A Coordinate the traffic control activities with the RTC the NDOT District 1 Traffic Engineer the Public Information Manager the City of Boulder City and the National Park Service B Implement traffic management strategies C Evaluate the effectiveness of the traffic management strategies and details and make adjustments as needed and D Supervise the activities of the Traffic Control Supervisor The Traffic Control Manager must meet the minimum qualifications listed for Key Personnel The qualifications of the specific individual identified as the Traffic Control Manager shall be submitted to the Project Manager for review a
154. arances to wires and towers P1 677 20V Hoover Mead No 6 230kv Western Area Power Protect in place Provide crossing Administration required clearances to wires and towers P1 780 30V Hoover Mead No 6 230 kv Western Area Power Protect in place Provide crossing Administration required clearances to wires and towers P1 780 00V to P1 802 00V Eastside amp Equestrian No 2 Colorado River Commission amp To be relocated by Utility Owner 230kv crossing and longitudinal NV Energy to outside of ROW from P1 encroachment 780 00V to P1 802 00 P1 796 80V Hoover Mead No 6 230kv Western Area Power Protect in place Provide crossing Administration required clearances to wires and towers REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 151 RFP No 14 011A WATER FACILITIES 217 00 Water Main 14 inch City of Boulder City Sleeve 346 70 Reclaimed Water 8 inch City of Boulder City Sleeve 4104 49V Water Main 8 inch City of Boulder City T O P EL 2078 7 Sleeve 410 61V Water Main 18 inch City of Boulder City T O P EL 2080 9 Sleeve GAS FACILITIES P 183 50V Gas Main Southwest Gas Protect in Place FIBER OTPIC P1 673 00 Fiber Optic Western Area Power Protect in Place Administration 1834 25 Fiber Optic AT amp T Protect in Place REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF
155. ard of comparison for the production concrete surface texture and will remain onsite until the end of the Project when the Design Builder shall remove them 30 calendar Days prior to commencing painting or staining activities the Design Builder shall either color the sample panel or provide an in place sample wall within the corridor for each of the corridor base and accent colors In place walls must be accessible to RTC staff The RTC must review and Accept the color and application methods prior to final ordering of any paint or stain For painted steel the Design Builder shall provide either a sample in the fabrication yard or in place if accessible The accepted sample panel shall be the standard of comparison for colors and will remain onsite until the end of the Project when the Design Builder shall remove and dispose of them properly 15 10 SUBMITTALS The Design Builder shall submit the following Landscape and Aesthetics deliverables to the RTC for review and Acceptance Submittal When Due Number of Copies Initiate within 30 days of the Notice to Refined Design Concept Proceed 2 Schedule of Anticipated at Submittal and Meeting Dates Within 30 days of the Notice to Proceed 2 Landscape ana With Definitive Design Submittal 2 Aesthetics Master Plan Sample Panels and and At least 60 days prior to commencing applicable construction pec opecincaliouis Color Samples Photos of Prop
156. are and take adequate precautions when working near electrical power transmission facilities Fencing located within 100 ft of an overhead transmission line shall be grounded The Design Builder shall be responsible for verifying the locations of existing overhead transmission facilities by survey and by consultation with the Utility companies The Design Builder is advised that the elevations of overhead transmission wires are temperature dependent and design wire elevations can only be determined in consultation with the Utility companies Under agreement with the RTC WAPA and the CRC will relocate their overhead transmission facilities which have been designated for Relocation The Design Builder shall incorporate the Utility company designs for the Relocation of their facilities into the design of the Project Removal of existing overhead transmission facilities in conflict with the Work and construction of new overhead transmission facilities by WAPA will be performed within the Project Right of Way The Design Builder shall include the Work by WAPA within the Design Builder s schedule and construction staging plans The Design Builder shall coordinate and facilitate the Relocation Work by WAPA to minimize power outages and avoid delays to the Project The CRC will relocate their overhead transmission facilities in conflict with the Work to a new alignment outside the Project Right of Way The Design Builder shall include the Work by the CRC f
157. arking Area as shown in the Preliminary Plans on southbound I 11 US 93 near the highest elevation of the Bypass the El Dorado Mountains was selected by consensus among representatives of the National Park Service the City of Boulder City and the Nevada Department of Transportation It is located within the City of Boulder City south of the National Park Service LMNRA boundary The Design Builder may propose an alternate location for the Scenic View Parking Area However an alternate location Must provide equal or better viewing opportunities and Must be agreeable to the National Park Service the City of Boulder City the FHWA the NDOT and the RTC The Design Builder shall be responsible for arranging and conducting meetings developing consensus and obtaining agency approvals for any proposed alternate location for the Scenic View Parking Area 10 3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 10 3 1 Standards The Scenic View Parking Area as well as exit and entrance ramps to and from the Scenic View Parking Area will be designed in accordance with the following standards A Policy on Design Standards Interstate System AASHTO 2005 B A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets AASHTO 2011 C Access Management System and Standards NDOT 1999 D Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction NDOT 2010 E Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction NDOT 2001 Roadside Design Guide AASHTO 4 Edition 201
158. at a safe distance from entry into the flood zones Temporary barriers and containers will be used to confine the Materials 13 3 19 Summary of Drainage Design Component Requirements Table 13 1 summarizes the conditions for use of certain drainage facility components Drainage Design Component Required Limited Restricted Steel or Cast Iron Grates Required Bridge Drains Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Required or Steel Channel Linings Articulated Concrete Block Required Loose Riprap or concrete Scuppers circular or rectangular with a Limited Use requires RTC Acceptance minimum 9 inches high x 18 inches wide opening approved by NCHRP Report 350 must be configured such that debris will not be able to collect and restrict flow REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 162 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT RFP No 14 011A PWP No CL 2014 149 restrict flow Linear Drains Trench must be configured Limited Use requires RTC Acceptance such that debris will not be able to collect and Structures not conforming to NDOT Standards Limited Use requires RTC Acceptance protection or mitigation is not available Minimum Fill Height Requirements on Box Limited requires RTC Acceptance Culverts Detention basins except where other flood Limited requires RTC Acceptance bottom Closed Conveyances with an open or soft Limited requires RTC Acceptan
159. ation The Design Builder shall limit ground disturbance to the Project Right of Way and areas designated in permits and right of entry agreements Within the Project Right of Way the Design Builder s design shall delineate areas of disturbance and areas outside the delineated limits of disturbance but with the Project Right of Way shall be protected from encroachment by construction Equipment by erection of temporary construction fencing This will reduce the area to be restored and revegetated REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 42 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT TABLE 5 1 BOULDER CITY U S 93 CORRIDOR STUDY CONSTRUCTION MITIGATION MEASURES Mitigation Measure Description Design Builder will be required to obtain and maintain all applicable Air Quality control permits Dust control permits will be acquired from DAQEM prior to construction Dust abatement measures as specified in a dust mitigation plan will be used and the Project will follow the DAQEM BMP manual for construction activities These BMP s are designed to decrease emissions and include Minimize land disturbances by initiating construction in phases where possible Use watering trucks to minimize dust Cover trucks when hauling dirt Use dust suppressants on traveled paths that are not paved Stabilize the surface of dirt piles if not removed immediately Use windbreaks to prevent any accidental dust pollution Limit veh
160. ave a minimum vertical clearance of 48 inches when designated as a wildlife crossing Drainage Facilities Drainage facilities are included in the Project to drain the Project and to maintain historic drainage patterns across the Bypass within traditional drainage ways In addition to numerous minor drainages two major Boulder City drainages include the Georgia Avenue Wash Crossing at 382 50V and the Wash Crossing at 451 70V Outflows of the Boulder City Wastewater Treatment Plant at 359 00 and P 363 00 must also be perpetuated across the Bypass Truck Climbing Lane REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 8 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 A truck climbing lane will be constructed as a third outside lane for the northbound Bypass from the Nevada Interchange at SR 172 to the crest of the El Dorado Mountain ridge Signing The Project will construct guide signage along the Bypass from Station P 183 00 through the Nevada Interchange to the Arizona border The guide signage will direct traffic to the Bypass as well as delineate movements between the Bypass I 11 US 93 Business US 93 US 95 and SR 172 Guide signing will be constructed with the Project on US 93 US 95 and SR 172 as well as on the Bypass except that guide signing on the Bypass north of Station P 183 00 will be constructed by the NDOT and will not be
161. berger Soil Science Society of America Journal 2013 77 6 2192 2204 doi 10 2136 SSS aj 2013 05 0183 Published October 14 2013 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 67 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT identified naturally occurring asbestos in the 90s and worked with federal state and local partners to advise the public on methods to prevent asbestos exposures Links to the report prepared by researchers Buck and Metcalf as well as other published information regarding natural occurring asbestos are referenced below naturally Occurring Asbestos Potential for Human Exposure Southern Nevada USA asbestos and Health Frequently Asked Questions ps Limiting Environmental Exposure to Asbestos in Areas with Naturally Occurring Asbestos ps Naturally Occurring Asbestos Approaches for Reducing Exposure The above websites include fact sheets distributed by the U S Environmental Protection Agency and U S Department of Health and Human Resources The presence of asbestos materials contained in naturally occurring rock soil and dust in the Project area underscores the need to limit exposure to dust generated by the Project The FEIS ROD includes dust mitigation measures which shall be employed by the Design Builder to reduce dust generated by the construction and operation of the Project Further the Design Builder is required to submit a Dust Control Plan to the Clark County Department of Air Quality M
162. bits stable and reliable performance and meets requirements At least once per week demonstrate that all system functions tested in the SST are operational As part of the SAT use the TTS to post travel times for public use if directed REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 137 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Ensure that all equipment is maintained in operable condition during the SAT Troubleshoot diagnose identify isolate and resolve all hardware and firmware problems and inconsistencies Formulate possible solutions and implement all corrections needed Have qualified technical personnel including any required DMS vendor staff on site to operate the system exercising all functions as required Make available on site key technical personnel familiar with the design and construction of each major system component within 48 hours of notification of a problem Work with the DMS vendor and correct all system documentation errors omissions and changes discovered and resulting from the SAT and any other testing System acceptance will not be granted until complete updated documentation is submitted and approved Furnish and install a self contained Radar Speed Feedback Sign Radar Speed Feedback Signs shall be full dynamic and shall display letters and numerals using amber LED clusters Signs display and frame shall be designed to meet requirements of Signs
163. cae eeeeaeeeeneeseaeeesaeeseaaeeeeeees 128 11 3 6 at aac diner ee 129 11 3 7 Closed Caption Television CCTV 130 11 3 8 Dynamic Message Sign DMS ccccesceceeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeesaaeeeeaeeseeeeeseaeeesaeeeeneeee 134 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA v RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 11 3 8 1 Travel Time Signs 136 11 3 8 22 Vdeo EN OGU pect ane epee ane 138 11 3 8 3 Field Hardened Ethernet 140 11 3 9 Traffic Information Detector LOOPS 143 11 3 10 Integration Testing 144 TESTO tegration creer ere reer 145 11 3 10 2 Testing Equipment 145 Towo POES a ne 145 ata e WF e n eee E 146 11 32789 146 12 0 UTILITY CONFLICT RESOLUTION PERFORMANCE 147 1241 GEN RAD
164. cations of transmission towers not covered by RTC construction agreements with Utility companies which are more than 50 years old may require environmental assessment and mitigation The cost and schedule delay for environmental documentation and mitigation as well as for design and Relocation shall be the responsibility of the Design Builder The RTC is providing environmental documentation and mitigation for the transmission towers exceeding 50 years of age which are identified in the Utility conflict matrix to be relocated by the Utility companies 12 3 UTILITY CONFLICT MATRIX Table 12 1 provides a preliminary utilities conflict matrix The Design Builder shall be responsible for verifying all information provided in the Utility conflict matrix 12 3 1 Overhead Transmission Facilities Overhead transmission facilities crossing the Project are owned by A The Western Area Power Administration B The Colorado River Commission CRC C Southern California Edison SCE and REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 147 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 D NV Energy Most overhead transmission facilities are not in conflict with the Work and the Design Builder shall construct the Project providing required minimum horizontal and vertical clearances to existing overhead transmission facilities not designated for Relocation Design Builder shall exercise c
165. ccess Road and Intertie Access Road with a minimum horizontal opening of 80 feet Construct OHV Undercrossing Structures with a minimum horizontal opening of 12 feet each cell of dual cell box The horizontal opening measured perpendicular to the centerline of the underlying Roadway is defined as the distance between abutment faces for closed abutment Structures or the distance between toes of fill or cut slopes for open abutment Structures REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 96 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Construct grade separation Structures at Buchanan Boulevard with a minimum permanent vertical clearance of 17 feet Construct grade separation Structures at Boy Scout Canyon Access Road and Intertie Access Road with a minimum vertical clearance of 16 5 feet Construct OHV Undercrossing Structures with a minimum permanent vertical clearance of 12 feet Provide a minimum temporary horizontal opening of 14 feet and a minimum temporary vertical clearance of 14 5 feet during construction of the Buchanan Boulevard grade separation 8 3 7 2 Bridge types for new construction are restricted to those types designated as Common Superstructure Types in Section 11 5 of the NDOT Structures Manual Special Application With Approval and Other Superstructure types may only be considered if accepted as Part of an ATC or upon written request and j
166. ce 5 22 3 5 11 Silverline Road seen ee era eee A teehee ee teens 22 3 6 CONSTRUCTION ACCESS 23 3 7 COORDINATION ao 2 sieve acces vata cehcce escatecuedescuceesdeissusceteteeesceusdsdcreseneestuevenncesse 24 3 7 1 Public INFOMATION 24 3 7 2 Incident 24 3 7 3 Adjacent Property Owners 0 ccccecceeeceeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeceaeeeeaaeeeeeeeceaeeesaaesdeaeeseaeeesaeeetaeeeenees 24 S74 Other Projects nisnin naini iee pai i aed intends 24 3 7 5 NDOT Occupancy 25 3 8 INTERMEDIATE MIL ESTON E S ir a tee cescesescceconsescccasssciecstandetdneesaed 25 3 8 1 SR 172 Nevada Interchange Reconstruction 25 3 8 2 18 95 Interchange 25 3 9 SUBMIT AUS 26 4 0 PUBLIC INFORMATION PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 27 4 1 27 4 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND
167. ce Retention Basins Prohibited except for rainwater harvesting purposes as specified in Section 13 3 12 Plastic Pipe and CMP under mainline and Prohibited ramps Plastic Drop Inlets Prohibited Bridge Drains PVC or HDPE Prohibited Channel Lining Soil Cement Prohibited Channel Lining Gabions Prohibited Channel Lining Grouted Riprap Prohibited 13 4 SUBMITTALS Number of Submittal When Due Copies At least 45 days prior to Drainage Design commencement of construction Final Drainage Report electronic and Prior to FINAL Acceptance 2 hard copies Submittals to Affected External At least 45 days prior to 2 commencement of construction REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 163 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 14 0 PAVEMENT PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS 14 1 SCOPE This specification covers the design and construction of pavement The construction of all pavement systems and components shall provide long lasting pavement that meets functionality durability and safety requirements The Design Builder may design and construct the mainline freeway pavement structural section using either Portland Cement Concrete Pavement PCCP or a Plantmix Bituminous Surface PBS The Design Builder s Pavement Design Report provided in the Technical Proposal shall include the
168. cedures SST For each video encoder location that is installed and interconnected in a system conduct approved SSTs from the operator workstation that include the following 1 All items in the stand alone test Transmission of quality video to the TMC Response to all central software commands identified under functional requirements Horizontal and vertical resolution Signal to noise ratio For CCTV camera installations that have camera lowering devices detach and secure the camera connection 5 times and verify that the signal is reestablished at the TMC each time Perform these tests if in the opinion of the Engineer the picture quality is marginal Measure the horizontal vertical resolution and the S N ratio on a monitor in the TMC for a picture generated by the CCTV camera installation furthest from the TMC and at two other locations specified by the Engineer to verify compliance The S N ratio shall not be lower than 48 dB SAT At least once per week demonstrate that all Video Encoders function as tested in the SST are operational REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 139 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 11 3 8 3 Field Hardened Ethernet Switch The Ethernet switch shall consist of an Ethernet switch and any required cables surge protection power supplies gbic s connections mounting hardware and various accessories as needed Supply the fo
169. cing washing and refueling of Equipment away from temporary Channels or swales that would quickly convey runoff to a drainage system and into a receiving water Contaminated Material shall be confined away from drainage systems Temporary barriers and containers will confine any contaminated Materials Upon completion of construction all contaminated Material on the construction Site will be removed and disposed of in accordance with federal regional and local regulations A spill response containment and cleanup plan will be developed by the contractor and implemented If construction of temporary access roads produces a Channel that contains a path of least resistance to a major drainage appropriate BMP s will be placed and maintained trap sediment before if flows with surface runoff to offsite Channels Trapped sediment and debris that accompanies it will be taken offsite before the barrier is removed at completion of construction Where needed small basins to trap sediment with surface runoff and to detain it during the construction period will be installed All disturbed areas will receive appropriate water quality treatment prior to the discharge leaving the Site through appropriate BMP engineered features Treatments may include silt fences and sediment basins All trapped sediment will be removed from the Site or disposed of on the Project in a manner as to not create erosion or contamination potential REGIONAL TRANSPORTATI
170. clude a 20 ft wide earthen maintenance Road along the toe of slope on either side of the freeway The maintenance Road shall be located inside the control of access fence to access Roadside features and shall be accessible to gates to access areas within the Right of Way but outside the control of access fence The maintenance roads may be co located outside of the control of access fence with Utility or City maintenance roads within the Right of Way with gates providing access to Roadside features Specifically e The dirt maintenance Road along the south side of the freeway from the City s Wastewater Treatment Facility effluent streams at P 359 00 and P 363 00 to Buchanan Boulevard shall be available for use by the City for maintenance of the effluent Channels and e The dirt maintenance Road along both sides of the freeway from the Southern California Edison s Transmission Corridor at 256 00 to the off highway vehicle crossing at 262 00 shall be available for the Utility company s maintenance access 6 10 EMERGENCY AND MAINTENANCE ACCESS AT BUCHANAN BOULEVARD AND EMERGENCY CROSS OVERS An access ramp shall be provided in the southwest quadrant of the freeway crossing of Buchanan Boulevard so that emergency vehicles can access the freeway from Buchanan Boulevard The access ramp shall also be used to allow WAPA oversize vehicles to access the Mead Substation from the southbound freeway The emergency acces
171. clude the Bridge architecture parapet Bridge rail pedestrian fencing abutments piers and wing walls and slope paving or alternatives preferred to slope paving See Reverences 15 2 2 E 15 5 3 1 Bridge Architecture Design of the new Bridges shall strive for consistency within the corridor Column types shall be developed to create a family of column images that relate to one another in both form and appearance For an individual Bridge a single column type shall be employed with the exception of any straddle bents that may be required due to Roadway geometry Columns on straddle bents shall evoke a similar appearance to other column images on the Project and on NDOT s Phase 1 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 174 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Girder types shall be consistent per individual Bridge Girders on an individual Bridge shall have a consistent depth across the Bridge to the greatest extent possible Where this is not feasible use transition sections to allow the girder depth to visually flow across the Bridge from deeper to shallower sections If deviations from the basic Bridge architecture requirements are necessary due to design construction constraints the Design Builder may ask for an exception to this requirement after clearly demonstrating the issues to the RTC s satisfaction 15 5 3 2 Bridge Elements At a minimum the bridge parapet sh
172. construction of pavement 14 2 1 Standards A AASHTO Guide for Design of Pavement Structures 1993 4 Edition with 1998 Supplement B Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction NDOT 2010 and C Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction NDOT 2001 14 2 2 References A Guidelines for the Design of the Subsurface Drainage Systems for Highway Structural Sections FHWA RD 72 30 1972 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 164 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 14 3 REQUIREMENTS 14 3 1 General Design all pavement structural sections in accordance with the AASHTO Guide for the Design of Pavement Structures Section 14 2 1 and these Performance Specifications Construct all pavement structural sections in accordance with NDOT s 2010 Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction Section 14 2 1 B NDOT s 2001 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction Section 14 2 1 C the Revisions to NDOT s 2001 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and these Performance Specifications Coordinate the pavement structural sections and Roadway profiles to ensure that the minimum vertical clearance requirements are provided as specified in the Structures Performance Specification Provide approach slabs at Bridge abutments in accordance with the Structures Performance Specification to ensure a smooth transition from
173. corporated into the construction crossing designs 4 BIO 4 27 The installation of artificial lighting along the route will be limited to access locations to perpetuate natural lighting along the Highway and to lessen intrusive nighttime glare extending into adjacent lands Reliance on natural lighting will also reduce the 7 7 attraction of the Highway to wildlife thereby decreasing Highway related wildlife mortalities Implement conservation measures which include Complete land disturbance take forms and include with regular reports to the USFWS Design new Roadside Structures to prevent animal entrapment Install movement directing devises in conjunction with crossings and proactive fencing Culverts fencing and other measures will be designed and constructed to facilitate the passage of terrestrial species Involve NPS NDOW FWS and other affected agencies and municipalities in reviews of wildlife crossings and other mitigation measures during Final Design development If deviations of the agreed upon measures are necessary then the affected agencies will be consulted to confirm that the measures remain adequate Cul BIO FHWA and NDOT will confirm the Project mitigation measures 6 33 with the affected agencies prior to the application to the Army Corps of Engineers for a permit pursuant to the Clean Water Act Cul BIO NDOT and FHWA will coordinate with NPS and NDOW in their 6 33 effort to dev
174. costs of the tortoise recovery In lieu of the MSHCP appropriate fees will be paid by RTC to the USFWS p 4 23 If construction occurs during the migratory bird breeding season an onsite RTC biological monitor will survey the area s subject to construction and if nests are located before or during construction they will not be disturbed by construction personnel or Equipment until the birds fledge 4 23 Bat surveys will be conducted by the RTC prior to the start of construction If viable bat roosts are discovered within or closely adjacent to a construction zone they will not be disturbed until the animals naturally vacate the Site 4 23 Burrows in the construction zone suitable for the burrowing owl will be collapsed prior to the nesting season If occupied burrows are encountered during the nesting season they will be avoided until the young owls leave the nest or until it is established that the nesting attempt failed 4 24 to completion of design and location of construction phase bighorn sheep crossings the alignment crossing bighorn sheep habitat will be walked with agency biologists to evaluate and select appropriate construction phase mitigation measures for bighorn sheep J J 6 7 4 22 noxious weed control program will be instituted that among 1 1 1 1 1 4 5 6 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
175. d NPS requirements for ungulate fencing Reviews of wildlife crossings and proposed fencing locations with NPS NDOW and other affected agencies will occur during Final Design development and these agencies will be afforded the opportunity to comment on the suitability of the design Design for the wildlife overpass will include image oriented data gathering devices on each side of the overpass from multiple directions The Final Design will also include wildlife escape ramps at as various locations to facilitate sheep trapped within the Roadway enclosure to escape over or through the fence The installation of artificial lighting along the Highway will be limited to access locations to lessen intrusive nighttime glare extending into adjacent lands and interfering with routine activities of nocturnal animals Reliance on natural lighting will also reduce the attraction of the Highway to wildlife thereby decreasing Highway related wildlife mortalities The Design Builder shall develop and implement a Noxious Weed Management Plan to prevent the establishment and spread of Nevada State listed noxious weeds per NRS 555 agri nv gov PLANT_NoxWeeds_index htm The plan must conform to the Lake Mead Exotic Plan Management Plan within the LMNRA The plan shall include mapping of existing noxious weed populations appropriate eradication control methods based on weed type location applicator certification monitoring and retreatment as necessary Include metho
176. d for all drilled shafts used for Bridge support CSL testing is required for drilled shafts used for sound wall and sign structure support only when concrete is placed below water 8 3 7 15 Utilities Do not place utilities on or within Structures without the prior written Acceptance of the RTC Hide utilities from view if they are allowed to be placed on Structures Provide continuous steel casing for utilities that carry fluids or gases Extend casing 50 feet beyond edge of the structure or 25 feet beyond the ends of the approach slabs 8 3 7 16 Falsework All falsework systems are required to be designed and sealed by a registered Nevada Engineer and independently checked by a registered Nevada Engineer prior to erection at the Project Site Independent checking shall include a sealed Submittal of calculations for review No falsework shall be erected prior to written Acceptance of all Submittals 8 3 8 Retaining Walls The Preliminary plans delineate some but not all locations that may require the construction of earth retention Structures The Design Builder shall be solely responsible for their own independent due diligence in determining the need for earth retention Structures and conforming to the Contract requirements for structure design and construction Comply with the criteria and guidelines specified in Chapter 23 of the NDOT Structures Manual 8 3 8 1 Retaining Wall Geometry Provide measures to control erosion of slopes abov
177. demand can be accommodated by the battery bank at worst case sun or wind conditions Provide underground thermal and moisture protection for batteries and provide enough battery capacity to run the connected components continuously for ten 10 Days Installations should be adequately ventilated for unprotected maintenance Workers and easily accessible to those Workers Provide automatic charging of standby batteries that ensures that the batteries are charged correctly and not overcharged Provide commonality in system elements and standardize installations Construct and install all power system components per Manufacturer s recommendation 11 3 4 3 Testing Provide a testing plan for any alternative power systems to be conducted as part of system installation Testing plans should demonstrate the ability of the proposed alternative power system to meet the Site power requirements Project specifications and all environmental conditions that are present in the Project Area Testing methods Equipment and Equipment certification protocols and procedures should follow standards issued by one or more of the following nationally recognized laboratories Underwriter s Laboratories Inc Wyle Laboratories Met Laboratories or Factory Mutual Research 11 3 4 4 ITS System Testing Demonstrate that the equipment and the systems furnished and installed under this contract function in full compliance with the requirements of the contract documents Deve
178. design of intersection lighting 16 3 3 Electrical Service The RTC has made arrangements with Boulder City to provide power for the Project Site Existing power can be intercepted at and will need to be brought to A At a cell tower on Silver Line Road at US 95 then south to the I 11 US 95 Interchange and B At the Buchanan Boulevard and Quail Street intersection then south to the 1 11 Buchanan Boulevard overcrossing The Design Builder will be responsible for A Coordinating the electrical service requirements and their design with Boulder City B Furnishing and installing all primary conduits and pull boxes from the Cell tower at US 95 and from the Buchanan Boulevard Quail Street intersection south to I 11 C Furnishing and installing all transformer pads secondary conduits secondary pull boxes and meter enclosures and D Paying the City to furnish and install primary and secondary conductors transformers and meters The primary conductor runs will be constructed within Boulder City Right of Way to I 11 Pay for all costs associated with bringing in and establishing power to the Project Site either self performing or paying Boulder City for installation Pay all costs associated with the adjustment and or Relocation of existing power services Pay all power costs for these services for the duration of the Project At the end of the Project all services shall be in the RTC s name Power supply for lighting shall
179. ds for keeping Equipment personnel staging areas construction and excavation Sites and Roadways clear of noxious weed plants and seeds Equipment leaving noxious weed infested areas shall be cleaned prior to moving to another location Equipment coming into or leaving the Project area shall be cleaned and the cleaning area kept clear of plant Material and contaminated dirt to prevent weed spread The plan shall also address the treatment of weeds in topsoil salvage Material The plan must be submitted to the RTC Project Manager and forwarded to NDOT Environmental Services at least 14 days prior to the commencement of clearing and grubbing operations 5 3 8 Wildlife Monitoring at Wildlife Crossing The Project includes one wildlife overcrossing Bridge and five Bridges designated as wildlife undercrossings An electronic wildlife monitoring system will be incorporated into the design of each Bridge overcrossing and undercrossing to allow the Nevada Department of Wildlife NDOW to monitor usage of the Bridges by wildlife especially bighorn sheep For the Bridge overcrossing the Design Builder shall embed into the inside Bridge railing a monitoring system consisting of A Video cameras directed at the Bridge deck to record the passage of wildlife B An electronic detection system set to detect animals which trip a sensor placed 6 inches above the deck and activate the video camera C A video recording system to record images of detected animal
180. e biologist will remove tortoises from the Site following USFWS protocol and excavate and collapse all burrows found The biologist will forward all tortoise encounter and movement documentation to the NDOT Environmental Services Division who will include this information in the post Project report to the USFWS Tortoises will be cleared from fenced areas prior to the Project beginning Land disturbance An authorized RTC desert tortoise biologist will be present and check for tortoises during all new land disturbance activities including new fence installation Tortoise encounters 1 a tortoise is found e All activity in the vicinity of the tortoise will stop A Person trained in tortoise handling i e authorized RTC desert tortoise biologist will move the tortoise according to USFWS protocol The NDOT Environmental Services Division will be contacted within 24 hours An NDOT Tortoise Take Form will be completed by the ECM and sent to NDOT Environmental Services Division who will ensure that this information is included in the post Project report to the USFWS Reporting NDOT Environmental Services Division will report tortoise encounters to the USFWS every six months and complete a post Project report within one month of Project Completion Fees RTC shall forward fee payment based on per acre of disturbance USFWS recommended rates Only water or an alternative substance accepted by the RTC Project Manager FHWA NP
181. e Federal Highway Administration FHWA for horizontal sight distance on the mainline freeway in mountainous terrain Prepare designs that do not create the need for additional Design Exceptions Exemptions from this requirement may be considered on a case by case basis at specific locations where the Design Builder demonstrates that substantial benefit to the RTC and the public would occur from the Design Exception However no assurance is made that such Design Exceptions will be approved Do not rely on the assurance that design exceptions will be granted All Project costs and delays associated with additional design exceptions proposed by the Design Builder shall be the responsibility of the Design Builder Submit full and clear documentation and obtain NDOT and FHWA approval of any proposed Design Exception REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 71 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 TABLE 6 1 DESIGN CRITERIA Design Element Applicable Boulder City Bypass Criteria Basis Comments Facilities Design Criteria Design Speed Mainline 70 mph 2011 GB Section 8 2 1 pg 8 2 Body of Finger 50 mph 2011 GB pg 10 89 Ramps Table 10 1 Directional Ramps 55 mph 2011 GB pg 10 89 Table 10 1 Loop Ramps 25 mph 2011 GB pg 10 89 Table 10 1 Scenic View 30 mph Parking Area Parking Area Roadway US 93 50 mph 2011 GB Section 7 2 2 SR 172 40
182. e For Construction Submittal 2 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 111 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Submittal When Due Number of Copies Structure Foundations and Embankments Instrumentation Report s With Release For Construction Submittal 2 Final Inspection Report Cut Slope and Rockfall At Substantial Completion 2 Containment REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 112 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 10 0 SCENIC VIEW PARKING AREA 10 1 SCOPE The Design Builder shall design and construct a Scenic View Parking Area in the El Dorado Mountains featuring a scenic overlook of Lake Mead and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area LMNRA The Scenic View Parking Area shall be accessible to motorists traveling southbound on l 11 US 93 en route to Hoover Dam and Arizona The Scenic View Parking Area shall provide an opportunity for motorists to safely exit the southbound freeway park and walk to an observation deck providing the best practical views of Lake Mead and the LMNRA Access to the Scenic View Parking Area will not be provided for northbound traffic on I 11 US 93 traveling northbound to Las Vegas 10 2 PRELIMINARY LAYOUT A preliminary layout of the Scenic View Parking Area is included in the Preliminary Plans The location of the Scenic View P
183. e Median separating the opposing travel lanes on US 95 is reduced in width 3 5 3 Nevada Interchange Maintain access between the existing US 93 and SR 172 at all times Stage construction of the Work so that the reconfiguration of the Nevada Interchange is constructed immediately prior to opening the Bypass to traffic to minimize the length of time that all 05 93 traffic is directed through the Nevada Interchange at grade During reconfiguration of the Nevada Interchange the US 93 overcrossing of SR 172 and the ramps to and from the north shall not be closed until the realigned portion of US 93 to be designated as Business US 93 is constructed and ready to accommodate traffic Maintain two lanes one in each direction open to traffic on US 93 and on SR 172 at all times Provide temporary traffic control including flaggers if necessary to guide US 93 and SR 172 traffic through the Work zone Minimum lane widths shall be 11 feet Provide a minimum of 2 foot Shoulders adjacent to barriers Maintain one ramp lane open to traffic at all times on the US 93 ramps to and from the south Coordinate traffic control with the National Park Service and the Bureau of Reclamation 3 5 4 Buchanan Boulevard P 410 25 Maintain two lanes one in each direction open to traffic on Buchanan Boulevard at all times A paved shoe fly Detour shall be constructed to provide a Detour during construction of the freeway Bridge over Buchanan Boulevard 3 5 5 Boy
184. e a portable DMS that is connected to and operated by the RTC FAST Central System whenever a DMS is off line for more than 24 hours Maximum allowed time for portable DMS use is thirty 30 Days All DMS including any portable CMS s must communicate in accordance with RTC FAST Field Device Communication Protocol and shall use the FAST Central Software system to operate Perform the following tests for each DMS system installation REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 134 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Requirements Demonstrate that the equipment and the systems furnished and installed function as specified Submit test procedures for approval Conduct tests in the presence of the Engineer using approved test procedures Submit test results using approved test data forms If the equipment or systems fail any part of the test make necessary corrections and repeat that test Conduct Stand Alone Tests SALT Subsystem Tests SST and System Acceptance Tests SAT SALTs verify that after installation but prior to interconnection the equipment operates as specified in the field SSTs verify that units forming a subsystem continue to operate as specified when they are interconnected Give notification of the time date and place of all tests at least 14 days prior to the date on which a test is planned Do not conduct tests sooner than 14 days after the associated test p
185. e allowed at the top of slopes in front of abutments Design abutments in conformance with the guidelines specified in the NDOT Structures Manual Chapters 11 and 18 Do not use spill through abutments 8 3 7 13 Slope Paving Provide slope protection for all Bridges with open abutments Provide slope protection consistent with the Project aesthetic design and in conformance with details contained in NDOT Standard Plans 8 3 7 14 Foundations Comply with the criteria and guidelines specified in Chapters 11 and 17 of the NDOT Structures Manual Shallow or deep foundations may be used to support a structure Avoid using both types of foundations in the same structure Do not place Bridge spread footings on mechanically stabilized earth MSE walls or mechanically stabilized earth backfill Column rebar cages including column shaft splice zone cages shall not be placed until Cross hole sonic log CSL integrity testing of the drilled shafts have been completed and the drilled shafts have been accepted A cage is considered to be composed of vertical and horizontal reinforcing bars If the location of the drilled shaft construction joint is greater than 10 feet below the top of drilled shaft bottom of column then second level CSL testing of the transition zone will be required REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 99 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 CSL testing is require
186. e and below retaining walls Provide returns into the retained fill or cut at retaining wall ends where possible Provide a drainage system to intercept or prevent surface water from accumulating behind walls Provide a fence or pedestrian railing in conformance with the NDOT Standard Plans at the top of walls where access is open to the public Provide a cable railing system at the top of walls where maintenance personnel will have access but where access is not open to the public Cable railings shall include horizontal cables spaced vertically at a maximum of 12 inches with the top cable 2 feet 10 inches above the top of wall 8 3 8 2 Retaining Wall Types Of the wall types discussed in Section 23 1 4 of the NDOT Structures Manual use only MSE Walls CIP Concrete Cantilever Walls Soldier Pile Walls Anchored Walls or Soil Nail Walls Design walls in conformance with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications The Concrete Cantilever Wall details shown in the NDOT Standard Plans are not acceptable for use Rockery Walls and non soil reinforced Modular Block Walls may be used in landscaping applications if accepted by the RTC Rockery walls will not be permitted when they are located within a distance of twice the wall height measured from top of footing to top of wall from the edge of pavement of a non barrier protected Roadway Non soil reinforced modular block walls listed in the NDOT QPL and REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SO
187. e been stored and are available for the Proposer s Inspection and use during the preparation of the Proposal The Samples will be provided to the Design Builder following Project Award The Design Builder shall perform additional testing on the recovered Samples as necessary to support the Design Builder s analyses calculations and designs Kleinfelder Preliminary Rock Slope Design Assessment Report Interstate 11 Boulder City Bypass Phase 2 Design Build Project Boulder City Clark County Nevada Kleinfelder Project No 137120 February xx 2014 The Kleinfelder Preliminary Rock Slope Design Assessment Report dated February 2014 provides analyses for 1 1 H V rock slopes based on geotechnical data and Test results from the Kleinfelder Geotechnical Data Report and AMEC s Preliminary Geotechnical Assessment Report The Rock Slope Assessment Report examines only One condition that of 1 1 H V rock slopes The Design Builder shall be solely responsible for preparing and submitting an independent comprehensive analysis for all final rock slope configurations proposed by the Design Builder including 1 1 H V slopes The Design Builder shall also be responsible for any additional investigations and testing required to support the Design Builder s design REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 105 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 C Kleinfelder Preliminary Geotechnica
188. e freeway REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 7 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 2 A Wildlife Bridge which allows animals to cross over the freeway and 3 Drainage box Culverts which serve a dual purpose as wildlife crossings Bridges and Culverts designated as wildlife crossings by agreement with the Nevada Department of Wildlife shall be designed to facilitate and encourage usage by wildlife by maintaining elements of natural terrain approaching and crossing the freeway providing earthen decks or floors for animal passage and placing fencing to direct animals to the crossings The following facilities shall be included in the Project designed and constructed to serve as wildlife crossings These facilities may also serve secondary purposes such as drainage or access 1 Bridges for wildlife undercrossings Bridge 5 Intertie Access Road P1 672 61V Bridge 6 P1 734 90V Bridge 7 P1 745 70V Bridge 8 P1 755 70V Bridge 9 P1 789 70V 2 Bridges for wildlife overcrossings P1 711 00V 3 Drainage Culverts for wildlife undercrossings P 451 70V 611 30 634 80 665 30V 1 700 00V 1 814480 A Culvert shall not be considered as an alternative to a Bridge where a Bridge is designated as a wildlife crossing Culverts shall h
189. e reduced by the implementation of a dust mitigation plan incorporating DAQEM BMP s This will include the use of dust suppression techniques such as watering and applying chemical stabilizers control of construction traffic and other measures to minimize dust generation 34 VR 4 98 nighttime construction is necessary lighting will be directed away from residences and will be shielded so that emission of light from the construction Site is minimized 35 4 146 Vehicles and Equipment not in use will be relocated to staging areas that offer the least visual intrusion feasible to visitors to help maintain views of the LMNRA 36 VR 7 21 will be taken to remove all construction debris and other trash from the Work area as soon as construction is completed C 37 4 Provisions for safe pedestrian and bicycle access during 123 construction will be Part of a construction management plan The plan will address accommodating pedestrians along existing U S 93 during construction Detour plans and signage C 38 B amp P 4 Where new Roadways cross existing recreational trails to be 123 maintained in the final configuration access will be maintained by Detouring users around the construction C 39 HW 4 137 The generators of Hazardous Waste e g petroleum byproducts from Equipment maintenance will acquire an Environmental Protection Agency EPA generator identification number
190. e that requires the RTC to coordinate directly with the agencies provide all necessary support regarding Project design and potential environmental impacts including but not limited to data reports exhibits and technical staff support to assist in securing environmental approvals 5 3 4 Design Builder Proposed Changes If previously issued environmental approvals become invalid because of Design Builder proposed Changes to the Project i e Changes in ROW or intent of the current approved environmental document take all necessary actions including but not limited to application revisions supplemental assessments and studies re assessments and coordination with the appropriate public agencies to secure or amend the environmental approvals Pay any additional Project costs and accept responsibility for any schedule delays associated with securing the additional environmental approvals 5 3 5 Air Quality Obtain and maintain all applicable air Quality Control permits Dust control permits will be acquired from the Clark County Department of Air Quality Management DAQM for construction All required steps will be taken to prevent fugitive dust emissions at all times during construction Dust abatement measures as specified in a dust mitigation plan will be used and the Project will follow the DAQM Best Management Practices BMP manual for construction activities These REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 53 1 11 B
191. e volcanic parent rock sources and amounts as well as the potential health effects of these minerals Additional research by UNLV is ongoing to learn more about all of these items The Bureau of Land Management BLM has awarded UNLV a grant to continue studying the naturally occurring asbestos The UNLV researchers plan to perform additional sampling in and around the aforementioned areas to determine the concentration of asbestos conduct additional air monitoring and to work with health professionals from the University of Hawaii who will conduct health studies and assessments to determine the impact if any to the public Until further studies are completed the public should not panic but be aware and exercise common sense towards minimizing dust emissions to the air To minimize exposure it is important to keep soil disturbance in these areas to a minimum by limiting dust generating activities to use water or other methods to prevent dust entrainment into the air and to stabilize soil and avoid exposure to blowing dust The public needs to be informed and advised that further study is necessary to fully evaluate the extent of natural asbestos occurrence in the area The discovery of natural occurring asbestos is not unique to Southern Nevada Many western states Naturally Occurring Asbestos Potential for Human Exposure Southern Nevada USA Brenda J Buck Dirk Goossens Rodney V Metcalf Brent McLaurin Minghua Ren and Frederick Freuden
192. e welded wire reinforcing in place of reinforcing steel in Bridges Use Grade A706 reinforcing steel in all Bridges and Bridge elements Grade A615 reinforcing steel may be used in non Bridge Structures that do not require welding of reinforcing Perform welding of A706 reinforcing steel in accordance with AWS D1 4 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 95 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Steel welded wire reinforcing conforming to ASTM A1064 may be used as concrete reinforcing steel only for sound walls MSE retaining wall panels and precast concrete box Culverts Use a maximum yield strength of 60 ksi for designs incorporating steel welded wire reinforcing Consider the use of Class S or SA concrete self consolidating concrete only for MSE Wall Panels sound walls or precast elements fabricated a PCI certified or B4 certification fabrication plant Use Class S or SA concrete for all drilled shaft construction When transitioning from a drilled shaft to a column the upper portions of drilled shafts top of shaft down to bottom of embedded vertical column reinforcing may be constructed using the column concrete mix 8 3 4 Vertical Clearance Comply with the minimum vertical clearance requirements as specified in Figure 11 9 A of the NDOT Structures Manual unless a Design Exception has been obtained in accordance with the Roadway Performance Specifications
193. ear proximity to Utility power sources and supply Any combination of electric Utility or solar power may be used to power all other devices Alternative power systems such as solar if used must be designed and constructed to operate in the environmental and topographical conditions present in the Project area Secure the power system components and provide anti vandalism protection to the satisfaction of the RTC FAST The Design Builder shall conduct a power loading analysis that shows end to end power consumption for each offered equipment item The DB shall create single line electrical drawings and power distribution diagrams for each connected ITS Components Protect all electrical Equipment to minimize damage from external and internal sources including power surges lightning induced voltages and static discharge Provide a grounding system and protection devices that are suitable for the specific installation and Equipment supplied Aluminum conductors may be used only to connect one transformer to another Voltages shall not exceed 600 Do not use aluminum conductors to connect directly to devices or to service pedestals Separate and label all voltages over 240 Coordinate with all existing utilities that have facilities within the Project limits The Design Builder shall have sole responsibility for all permitting and coordination activities required to complete the construction of the proposed system including addressing RTC FAST wi
194. ecord and provide support for public outreach activities D Assist the RTC in responding to all public and agency inquiries including but not limited to telephone and e mail correspondences REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 27 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Keep records of public inquiries using call visit logs phone logs and meeting notes Provide scheduling support and Materials for the RTC s government liaison activities with the Cities of Boulder City and Henderson Clark County NDOT and NPS Perform public outreach including presentations to businesses community groups and neighborhood associations Develop and distribute Project fact sheets and newsletters through mailings door hangers community displays neighborhood notices and TV radio and print advertisements Assist in development staging and execution of media and public outreach events including but not limited to establishing locations invitations and invite lists staging and informational Materials Assist the RTC s Public Information Office with media including assistance with press releases coordination of requests from the media for interviews and or detailed Project information and preparation of articles for use in newsletters and trade publications Develop and maintain databases including lists of property owners homeowners associations businesses agencies
195. ection and 1 120 11 3 3 General 120 11 3 3 1 Equipment Location and 120 11 3 3 2 Forward 120 11 9 8 32 WAI any fi ee 120 11 3 3 4 121 i I Fev ire N 121 11 3 3 6 Systems 121 11 3 3 7 2 22 AAA E PANTA RANT 121 1354 122 tE AT Utility AAA EREE ARE SA ERE ARARAT EGA API PEATA 122 11 3 4 2 Alternative 122 TEA o TES E T A EE 123 11 3 4 4 ITS System 123 11 3 5 COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE 126 11 3 5 1 Fiber Optic Infrastructure Extension 127 11 3 5 2 Fiber COMMUNICATIONS 0 0 cece cee ee eeeeeeeeeeceeeee
196. ed conform to International Society of Arboriculture standards D Insect and Pest Control Monitor plant Materials for any insect or pest problems Spray or dust with appropriate insecticides and fungicides as necessary to maintain plants in a healthy and vigorous condition Do not use insecticides or fungicides within the LMNRA without approval of the NPS E Erosion Control Replace mulch as needed Repair eroded areas Complete repairs within one week of notification F Plant Replacement Replace damaged or dead plant Materials within one week of notification G Irrigation System Routinely check entire irrigation system for damage or wear and make repairs as needed within 24 hours H Trash Removal Trash and debris shall be removed from the Project Site on a daily basis 15 6 2 Post Construction The Design Builder shall warranty all plantings and revegetated areas for a period of one year after Final Acceptance of the Project During the warranty period the Design Builder is responsible for the continued maintenance of all plantings and watering within the Project area Activities during post construction maintenance are the same as those outlined above in Section 15 6 1 Maintenance during Construction 15 7 IRRIGATION SLEEVES The Design Builder shall provide two 6 inch HDPE sleeves under all new ramps to infield areas for future NDOT use The Design Builder shall demonstrate that all sleeves are easily locatable in the field
197. ed from these two sources subject to the conditions of the City of Boulder City Individual Water Supply Agreement dated and the NPS Special Use Permit to be obtained by the RTC and shall pay all costs associated with the usage including paying for water withdrawal at the rates established by the City and the NPS The Design Builder shall include as Part of the Work all labor Equipment Materials and incidentals to impound withdraw transport pump store and incorporated into the Work water obtained from available sources and used for dust control excavation compaction mixing cleaning and any other use whatsoever for construction of the Project 20 2 POTABLE WATER FROM THE CITY OF BOULDER CITY Under the terms of the City of Boulder City Individual Water Supply Agreement the Design Builder may withdraw a supply of potable water not to exceed a maximum daily amount of 250 000 gallons on average For potable water A Water Meter Setup The Design Builder will Work with the City to find existing fire hydrant locations as close to the Project Site as possible The Design Builder will be responsible for filling out an application for a hydrant meter The City will provide and install the meter B Individual Meter Design Builder shall pay the standard deposit and connection charge for a hydrant meter C Meter Inspection The City s representatives will regularly inspect the meter s measuring the supply of water furnished and will re
198. ed in Section 12 4 Where conflicts with existing Utility company facilities have been identified the Utility companies will be responsible for the Relocation of their facilities under Third Party Agreements with the RTC The Design Builder shall be responsible for coordination of Utility Relocations by the Utility companies Where existing Utility facilities are not in conflict with the Work the Design Builder shall protect the Utility facilities in place Protection in place may include avoidance erection of protective barriers or installation of sleeves or other devices without relocating the Utility The Preliminary Plans do not anticipate any Relocation of utilities in conflict with the Work by the Design Builder 12 2 RELOCATIONS NECESSITATED BY THE DESIGN BUILDER S DESIGN Should Relocation of a Utility not identified for Relocation in the Utility conflict matrix be required as a result of the Design Builder s Modification of the Project Configuration the Design Builder shall be responsible for the cost and schedule delay associated with design and construction of the Utility Relocation as well as Utility company reviews and Acceptance Relocation of utilities not previously discovered by the RTC or by the Design Builder s required investigations may be subject to a Change Order The Design Builder is advised that many of the transmission towers along the Project Corridor may have historic significance so that any proposed Relo
199. ed in the Performance Specification After the completion of the Stakeholder meetings the final concept will be presented to the Public at a Public Meeting for the Project and will be carried forward into Final Design The Design Builder may be required to make changes to the final concept based on the RTC and Stakeholders input prior to the Public Meeting as directed by the RTC Any changes based on public input will be reflected in the Project s Landscape and Aesthetics Master Plan 15 4 1 Design Theme All concepts for the Project Landscape and Aesthetic Master Plan shall be based on the Boulder City Bypass Landscape and Aesthetics Preliminary Plan the Southern US 93 and US 95 Landscape and Aesthetics Corridor Plan and the Landscape and Aesthetics Master Plan for the Nevada State Highway System The design theme for the I 11 Boulder City Bypass shall be The History of the Construction of Hoover Dam The design theme will shape how the region including Boulder City Hoover Dam and the Lake Mead National Recreation Area will be perceived by travelers on the Bypass Segments within the corridor may receive design attention appropriate to their importance as major points of intersection 15 4 2 Landscape and Aesthetics Master Plan The Design Builder shall prepare the Project s Landscape and Landscape Master Plan conformance with the Project s accepted aesthetic concept for Acceptance by the RTC in its sole discretion This
200. eeting Material Use only acrylic EC film to achieve color The service life of inks and films shall be comparable to the sheeting used All sheeting Material must meet ASTM D4956 requirements All Material used for the assembly must be a matched component system 17 3 1 2 Sign Structures Dispose of all removed signing Materials and Structures Develop a graffiti and theft mitigation plan The plan shall include an evaluation of alternatives and recommended design to prevent graffiti and theft of sign Materials Coordinate this plan with RTC and NDOT Do not commence Final Design until obtaining RTC s Acceptance of the plan Design and construct sign Structures to deter vandalism 17 3 1 3 Logo Signs Design and install logo signs for the Project NDOT has an Independent Contractor s Agreement with Nevada Logos Inc to provide the services required to complete this Work Nevada Logos Inc can be reached at the following address Brian McDaniel Interstate Nevada Logos Office 775 323 8787 Mobile 775 233 9369 Employ Nevada Logos Inc to perform the Work in accordance with the FEIS requirement for logo signs as a Part of this Project Include and incorporate the design and construction services and requirements described in NDOT Agreement No PR 083 02 016 into the design and construction of the Project and include all costs above those already covered in the NDOT Agreement in the Proposal Price The FEIS requirement includes placi
201. elop and implement a bighorn sheep management plan for the area NDOT commits to assisting these agencies to the extent feasible should substantive safety concerns along existing US 93 involving bighorn sheep vehicle collisions be identified Cul BIO Bighorn sheep monitoring by NDOW and NDOT will continue through the construction phase and one year beyond the opening to public travel to provide agencies with data to assist in their bighorn sheep management efforts Cul BIO A Wildlife Preserve will be established through the City of 6 34 Boulder City zoning process in the El Dorado Ridge area to help maintain the continuity of bighorn utilization across this area NOT APPLICABLE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT TABLE 5 1 Continued WR p 4 37 Soils along the banks of drainage Channels at Roadway WUS 4 52 will be stabilized to prevent erosion and sediment deposition using measures such as erosion control blankets thereby reducing the potential for increased sediment yield into storm runoff 12 WR 4 37 Cut and fill slopes will be stabilized through replacement of conserved topsoil boulders and vegetation previously stripped from cuts 13 WR 4 37 Hazardous Waste will be confined onsite and properly disposed WUS 4 52 Offsite and sediments will be retained by facilities such as sediment basins down
202. eneesaeeesaaeeseaeeseeeeseaeeseaeeeenees 33 4 3 13 Supplying Information to Third 33 4 3 14 Multi Media Project Monitoring and Documentation 33 4 3 14 1 Twelve 12 Megapixel 22222 35 4 3 14 2 Gigapixel Camera Taa A ae 36 44 SUBMIT AS 39 5 0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PERFORMANCE 40 5 1 5 T E E A 40 5 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND 40 ayy 2a E Ele 100 AERE A E AEN 40 S22 NEPA Doc UmMGmE sones RE E ERR 41 5 2 3 TEOS 41 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA ii RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 5 3 FRRQUIRREMENT SS in came 41 5 3 1 Environmental Monitoring 41 5 3 2 Summary of Environmental Mitigation 42 53 3 Permits and Approvals csi od 53 5 3 4 Design Builder Proposed
203. ent dated 10 23 12 E License Agreement granted to the RTC by the Western Area Power Administration for Work within transmission line corridors dated 12 13 2013 Work within the above easements Rights of Entry Highway Deed and license areas shall be subject to the requirements limitations permits and other conditions contained in the Third Party Agreements which are provided in Attachment 3 Right of way drawings are provided in Attachment 4 It shall be the responsibility of the Design Builder to acquire rights and permits for the use of staging areas outside the Right of Way if any including environmental clearances environmental mitigation and restoration as required The Design Builder shall determine the limits of construction within the Right of Way provided and shall delineate such limits on the design drawings Areas outside the construction limits even though they may be within the available Right of Way shall be undisturbed The Design Builder shall be responsible for establishing the location of fencing used for control of access subject to the review and Acceptance of the RTC and NDOT or the requirements of Third Parties All Right of Way acquired for this Project is public Right of Way and no private property will be required for the construction of the Project The Design Builder shall be responsible for acquiring Occupancy Permits from the NDOT for the construction for Work within the Rights of Way of US 95 US 93 SR 172
204. ents including power and data connections to provide a fully operational system Provide and install only field hardened and appropriate for local environmental conditions 11 3 3 1 Equipment Location and Protection Install all ITS components within Right of Way Wherever possible locate ITS components outside the AASHTO clear zone in an area where access to Equipment will not affect traffic operations or require traffic control to maintain Provide concrete barrier rail to protect any ITS components that must be installed in the clear zone Except where necessary the Design Builder shall minimize the use of and requirement for crash attenuators to protect ITS components Locate ITS components to avoid conflict and damage by Highway maintenance operations Locate Equipment outside of established drainage ways including ephemeral washes and swales Do not locate ITS components except the supports for DMS Bridge Structures in the Highway Median unless accepted by RTC FAST Do not mount Equipment other than Travel Time Signs TTS on existing overpass Bridge Structures Design and construct all ITS components and conduit runs to avoid existing underground facilities and the root systems of trees that will remain in place The Design Builder is responsible for all repairs to facilities and established landscaping damaged by the Design Builder Provide a stabilized 15 foot x 40 foot area with a clear path from the Roadway for maintenance vehicle access
205. esert Tortoises and Bighorn Sheep Within the Bighorn Sheep habitat from P 590 00 to the end of the Project the Design Builder shall provide livestock watering troughs accessible to Bighorn Sheep herds outside of the Project fencing to discourage sheep from breaching the Project fencing to access water During construction within Bighorn Sheep habitat from P 590 00 to the end of the Project the combination of permanent and temporary construction fencing shall not be erected such that it completely blocks passage of sheep from one side of the freeway alignment to the other along the entire length at the same time Provision shall be made to keep one or more areas for sheep crossing of the alignment on either side of the El Dorado Ridge at all times whether in areas where construction has not yet taken place through canyons designated for Bridge construction or in areas where construction has been completed and construction activity is diminished The Design Builder shall cooperate with the NDOW who will be conducting a Bighorn Sheep monitoring program during construction 5 5 NATURALLY OCCURRING ASBESTOS On October 14 2013 the Soil Science Society of America Journal published an article authored by Brenda J Buck Department of Geoscience University of Nevada Las Vegas et al entitled Naturally REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 66 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT Occurring Asbestos P
206. ess shall be in accordance with this Performance Specification and the relevant requirements of the following standards unless otherwise stipulated in this specification Standards specifically cited in the body of the specification establish requirements that shall have precedence over all others However if the Design Builder s Proposal has a higher standard than any of the listed standards adhere to the Proposal standard Should the requirements in any standard conflict with those in another the higher quality standard in the sole opinion of the RTC shall govern It is the Design Builder s responsibility to obtain clarification of any unresolved ambiguity prior to proceeding with design or construction Use the references as supplementary guidelines for the accommodations for public traffic and access These references have no established order of precedence Use the most current version of each listed standard or reference as of the Proposal Due Date unless modified by Addendum or Change Order 3 2 1 Standards A Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction NDOT 2010 B Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices FHWA 2009 C Policy 07 02 held in Appendix B of the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Implementation Guide A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets AASHTO Sixth Edition 2011 E Roadside Design Guide AASHTO 4 Edition 2011 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction NDOT 2001 G St
207. existing before construction landscape condition with after construction landscape condition Provide a copy of all documentation to the RTC 15 4 LANDSCAPE AND AESTHETICS CONCEPT REQUIREMENTS REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 172 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 The Design Builder shall refine the aesthetic concept for the Project initially presented in the Design Builder s Proposal This Work shall begin within 30 calendar days of NTP All Work on the landscape and aesthetics concepts shall be conducted through a regularly scheduled Task Force Committee established by the Design Builder All Work for the landscape and aesthetics requirements shall employ Context Sensitive Solutions to achieve success Once the theme has been refined to the satisfaction and Acceptance of the RTC the Design Builder shall be responsible for establishing a minimum of two Stakeholder meetings with the City of Boulder City the National Park Service and the NDOT The Design Builder shall be responsible for accurate depictions of concepts and associated estimated yearly maintenance costs Stakeholder meetings shall address the following subjects A Concurrence with the aesthetic concept and B Maintenance requirements and anticipated maintenance costs on a yearly basis for the Project aesthetic elements and C Any Betterments or Enhancements to the Project over and above that requir
208. f slope protection in lieu of slope paving is preferred Where used slope paving shall be treated with both texture and color Minimum depth of texture shall be inch Additional treatments such as sculptural elements shall be utilized wherever possible 15 5 6 Color for Structural Components The Design Builder shall use the base and accent colors specified in the Boulder City Bypass Landscape and Aesthetics Preliminary Plan At a minimum the Design Builder shall include the base color along with 2 accent colors Color application shall include the following minimum areas A All visible surfaces of structural concrete elements shall be stained in accordance with Section 212 of the Project Specifications This includes the barrier and Bridge rails all faces deck and approach slab edges underside of deck overhangs monuments Bridge columns pier caps girders outside girder face and bottom faces of all girders minimum box girder soffits abutments and wing walls retaining walls and slope paving Fine surface finish conforming to Section 502 of the Project Specifications may be used as an alternative to staining Fine surface finish may be colored either by integral pigmentation or by application of a compatible stain REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 175 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 B Structural Steel elements shall be painted in accordance with Section 6
209. fects of the proposed Project and activities on the Razorback sucker and Bonytail chub and their critical habitat the measures below will be implemented Additional Site specific measures may be added based on Project level agency consultations A If the intake barge pump head will be located in the lake where larval fish are known to occur the following measures apply 1 Avoid pumping to the greatest extent possible during that period of the year when larval fish may be present and 2 Avoid pumping to the greatest extent possible during the midnight hours 10 00 p m to 2 00 a m as larval drift studies indicate that this is a period of greatest daily activity Dusk is the preferred pumping time as larval drift abundance is lowest during this time B Screen all pump intakes with 3 32 inch mesh Material Report any fish impinged on the intake screen to NDOT Environmental Services Bat surveys will be conducted by the RTC prior to the start of construction If important bat roosts are discovered within or closely adjacent to a construction zone they will not be disturbed until the animals naturally vacate the Site These activities will be coordinated with NDOW Construction activities shall be conducted to conform with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act MBTA to avoid impacts to listed migratory birds 50 CFR 10 13 that may be actively utilizing vegetation Structures for nesting When possible construction activities should not occur dur
210. fer to the NDOT Drainage Manual for acceptable hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software Ensure that all software is applied appropriately and used within the limitations intended use and range of applicability for which the software was developed Design and construct drainage facilities in a manner that will not exacerbate or increase the potential for flooding during construction of the freeway or associated items of Work 13 3 2 Hydrology Reference major offsite design flows from the 35 Design Report for the US 93 95 Boulder City Bypass Phase 2 and supplement update as necessary with new hydrologic analysis and or review of applicable published hydrology hydraulic reports that include or influence the Project area Use accepted models to evaluate and mitigate impacts to the 100 year flow patterns and to identify appropriate design storm flow rates for onsite and offsite drainage facilities Submit models for RTC and NDOT Review and Comment prior to construction of storm drain facilities Use the design storm frequency criteria for each type of facility and Roadway as indicated in the NDOT Drainage Manual Hydrology calculations for offsite watersheds shall be in accordance with the CCRFCD HCDDM Manual Do not use the Modified Rational Formula method regardless of where it may be recommended allowed or required by any of the listed Standards or References The Rational Method shall be used for design of onsite drainage facilities
211. file Grade Construct Bridge decks approach slabs and bridge rails for all Bridges using high performance concrete conforming to the Project Specifications 8 3 7 8 Expansion Joints Comply with the criteria and guidelines specified in Chapter 19 of the NDOT Structures Manual Locate joints for Superstructure expansion only at abutments or ends of frames unless otherwise accepted by the RTC Design modular joints for high cycle fatigue loading Use only strip seal expansion joint systems with a 3 inch minimum movement rating or modular expansion joints for new Bridges Mount strip seal restrainers in minimum 8 inch by 8 inch block outs keyed into the adjacent Superstructure and approach slab Do not install strip seal restrainers until after any required deck and or approach slab grinding has been completed Use Bridge deck and approach slab concrete mix for pouring expansion joint blockouts 8 3 7 9 Superstructure Comply with the criteria and guidelines specified in Chapter 11 of the NDOT Structures Manual Provide Superstructures that meet the requirements for redundancy fatigue and deflection in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications Provide continuous Superstructures to minimize the number of expansion joints Do not use end cantilever construction all spans must be supported at both ends A minimum of four girder lines per span is required for all new Bridges All shear studs on steel girders shall be field welded Paint al
212. final topsoil or imported soil from each area with incorporated recommendations including but not limited to amendments soil inoculants seed mixes for each Site and its relevant exposure As noted in FEIS Section 4 4 3 and in the PBO issued for Boulder City Bypass Phase 2 Project USFWS will stipulate measures to minimize take of Mojave desert tortoise Razorback sucker Bonytail chub and other sensitive species that would be impacted by the Project and appended These measures will be incorporated as conditions in the Contracting Documents It is anticipated that desert tortoise survey tortoise fencing of construction areas Relocation of tortoises found onsite clearance of areas to be disturbed and onsite biological monitoring will be stipulated to mitigate impacts to the desert tortoise The PBO developed by USFWS will also stipulate coordination with State and federal wildlife agencies for other species In accordance with the FHWA and NDOT PBO a per acre fee for tortoise habitat impacted by construction will be remitted by the RTC prior to construction To minimize the effects of the proposed Project and activities on the desert tortoise and its critical habitat the measures below will be implemented by the Design Builder Additional Site specific measures may be added based on Project level agency consultations A An authorized RTC desert tortoise biologist s and or environmental monitor s shall be required to be onsite during Project c
213. forming to the height and face shape of Type F Concrete Barrier Rail at the outside rail of curved Bridge Structures and in the Median for undivided freeways All railings must conform to the NDOT Structures Manual 8 3 7 6 Approach Slabs Comply with the criteria and guidelines specified in Chapter 16 of the NDOT Structures Manual Provide a reinforced concrete approach slab at the end of each Bridge Provide approach slabs with a minimum length of 24 feet measured along the center line of the Bridge and with the same width as the Bridge deck Provide for expansion and contraction at approach pavement interface if the REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 97 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 approach slab abuts to concrete pavement Use details of approach slabs in the NDOT Standard Plans 8 3 7 7 Deck Slabs Comply with the criteria and guidelines specified in Chapter 16 of the NDOT Structures Manual Open or filled grating decks and orthotropic decks are not permitted All driving surfaces on Bridge decks shall be cast in place concrete For Bridges with plantmix bituminous approach pavement construct the Bridge deck and approach slabs higher corresponding to the thickness of the plantmix open graded surfacing than the Profile Grade For Bridges with Portland cement concrete approach pavement construct the Bridge deck and approach slabs at the elevation of the Pro
214. g the traffic pattern to be affected and the expected duration of the Change together with any additional information which will contribute to public safety 3 7 3 Adjacent Property Owners Notify in writing the City of Boulder City the National Park Service the Bureau of Reclamation the Western Area Power Administration and the Boulder City Rifle and Pistol Club of any temporary closure or modified access due to construction operations Hold monthly presentations for forward looking updates and receiving feedback on temporary closure or modified access Give the written notice together with a copy to the RTC and NDOT between seven 7 and fourteen 14 days in advance of affecting the property providing the details and duration of the temporary closure or modified access 3 7 4 Other Projects Coordinate Construction and Traffic Control Plans with other construction projects taking place within the Project vicinity Active projects may include but are not limited to NDOT s construction of the Bypass north of the Project the TransWest Transmission Line Project the Korea Western Power Solar Power Development Project and WAPA improvements to Buchanan Boulevard The Transwest Transmission Line Project is evaluating alternative alignments for a new regional north south transmission corridor If an alignment is ultimately chosen which crosses the Project the Design Builder shall coordinate with the transmission facility contractor to avoid confl
215. ge facilities exist that will be impacted by the Project the table below is excerpted from the 35 Design Report for the US 93 95 Boulder City Bypass Phase 2 Table 13 1 Existing Drainage Facilities and is a summary of the existing facilities Table 13 1 Existing Drainage Facilities excerpted from 35 Design Report for the US 93 95 Boulder City Bypass Phase 2 Station Facility Description P 359 00 from Boulder City sewage treatment greywater P 363 00 from Boulder City sewage treatment greywater 451 00 Concrete armored earthen berm P 814 50 LT Existing 24 inch RCP P 816 50 LT Existing 36 inch RCP 825 50 Existing 36 inch Storm Drain Utilize the NDOT Standard Plans for drainage design elements REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 155 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Obtain RTC and NDOT concurrence for any drainage design exceptions use of an alternative Materials or deviations from this specification Coordinate with other public entities as appropriate to address any design impacts to existing or proposed drainage facilities not owned or maintained by the RTC Ensure that drainage and erosion control design is compatible with the landscape and aesthetic design Become familiar with the NDOT Drainage Manual in its entirety prior to commencement of design Re
216. ged for use in final landscaping All topsoil salvaged from NPS lands will used on NPS lands Nursery cacti will be maintained to ensure more than 80 survival of all transplants The RTC biologist will identify all cacti to be salvaged These plants shall be subject to collection salvaging transporting stockpiling replanting and maintaining watering at environmentally cleared nursery locations by the Design Builder Excavate handle and transport cactus in a manner that preserves the use root system minimizing damage to any of a programmatic biological opinion PBO File No 84820 2010 F 0285 for Federal aid projects southern Nevada Re plant cacti at nursery location within 48 hours of 1973 16 U S C 1531 el seq initial harvest Yucca roots must be kept moist and replanted the same day Do not let cactus and yuccas sit in the sun They must be shaded during transport and while waiting transplantation The Design Builder will provide a plant maintenance plan and watering schedule for review and Acceptance prior to harvesting any cacti Transfer salvaged plants to prepared trenches 3 feet wide 12 inches deep of any desired length If using multiple parallel trenches trenches shall be spaced far enough apart to allow heavy Equipment access to each trench Thoroughly water trenches prior to transplanting cacti Plant stockpiled plants in trenches with native soil Properly tamp down and compact all soil around roots of plant to remove all
217. graphical background image and Project description The System Vendor shall provide time lapse movie s at the end of the Project Time lapses shall be professionally edited by a video editor using image stabilization software The movie will start with a graphic incorporating Project title date and logo Periods of bad weather or inactivity shall be removed to produce a compelling and consistent movie A machine edited movie will not be acceptable The Design Builder shall secure a nearby structure for camera mounting or provide a fixed pole 40 foot 12 meters height recommended and 3 inch 8 centimeters minimum diameter as per System Vendor s instruction The Design Builder shall supply all equipment required for safe and secure access to the camera location for technicians performing installation and maintenance services including building access bucket truck and or lift The System Vendor will consult on and provide recommendations for optimal camera placement and provide professional installation services as required REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 38 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT 4 4 SUBMITTALS Submittal When Due Number of Copies Public Outreach and Coordination Plan Within 30 days of NTP 2 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 39 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT 5 0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIO
218. grouted riprap soil cement gabions and geotextiles relying on vegetation will not be accepted REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 158 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 13 3 11 Culverts Pipes Design and construct all Culvert pipe outfalls to avoid conditions conducive to either erosion or sediment deposition Design Culvert extensions to the existing Culvert grade line where practicable Construct all Culverts pipes under major arterials freeways or freeway ramps of reinforced concrete Existing Culverts may be extended in kind All pipe Materials shall be in accordance with NDOT Standard Specifications Use consistency with respect to pipe Materials used in an individual drainage system Indicate pipe Materials on the plans A minimum of 0 5 percent slope is required Culverts pipes shall be consistent with the FHWA Programmatic Biological Opinion PBO to ameliorate existing or install new under road Culverts to allow passage of terrestrial species and install movement directing devices in conjunction with Highway Roadway protective fencing Include incorporation of soft bottom Culverts appropriate movement directing devices and other recommendations from coordination with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service the Nevada Division of Wildlife and the National Park Service Wildlife fencing should tie to both the inlet and outlet sides of culverts so tha
219. gs shall be used in the corridor except when in conjunction with other plant Materials Minimum size at installation is 1 gallon and maximum spacing is 15 inches D Accents Accent plants include shrubs grasses and other plants of interest E All plantings shall be planted in groupings to achieve the best visual impact for the Material Use and locations of these landscape elements shall be evaluated on their height and potential effects on safe viewing from vehicles and sight distances soil and slope characteristics maintenance requirements and compatibility with the surrounding environment If from container stock the minimum plant size at installation is 5 gallon except for trees as stated in A above and any other Material shall have a similar size The Design Builder shall incorporate 4 700 cacti salvaged by NDOT from Phase 1 and stored in an NDOT plan nursery into the landscaping and aesthetic design for the US 95 Interchange area The Design Builder shall retrieve the cacti from the NDOT plant nursery accessible from US 95 three miles south of the project and one mile west of US 95 15 5 7 2 Groundplane Treatments All landscape areas shall include groundplane treatments to address permanent erosion control and aesthetics The design of the groundplane treatments shall be able to support the design theme with and without plant Material The design of the groundplane shall employ contour grading slope rounding and other de
220. gth stopped anywhere within the Roadway Right of Way The TMC operator shall be able to accurately read the text on a standard United States Department of Transportation USDOT Hazardous Materials HAZMAT placard from any camera at distances up to a maximum of 50 mile The text on an USDOT placard is specified as follows The hazard class number and text on the placard must be printed in numbers letters that are at least 41 mm 1 6 inches in height unless an exception is noted in the regulations Provide Site specific bucket truck video surveys of all proposed CCTV locations for RTC FAST review and Acceptance prior to finalizing the design These surveys should include a 360 scan of each proposed camera location as well as a zoomed view down each direction of freeway and crossing arterial if applicable Provide CCTV cameras CCTV Equipment cabinets cabinet Equipment local camera control units and associated conduit and wiring that conforms to the specifications provided in Attachment 3 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 130 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Revisions to NDOT Standard Specifications Provide and install 80 poles pole foundations lowering systems and grounding systems to support CCTV camera systems that conform to NDOT Standard Plans and specifications unless otherwise accepted by the RTIC FAST See Structuresal Performance Specificat
221. hall be included in the Project Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan and Dust Control Permit The following standards shall also apply A RTC Uniform Standard Drawings latest edition 18 3 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS 18 3 1 Stockpile Plan The maximum volume of excess excavated Material which may be placed by the Design Builder in the City s disposal Site is 1 million cubic yards The Design Builder shall be responsible for the preparation of a Stockpile Plan for submission to the City of Boulder City for acceptance The Stockpile Plan shall provide a Stockpile Plan sheet illustrating the stockpiling of Material within the Site as well as the Design Builder s plan for hauling excess earthen Material to the disposal Site and managing the disposal Site and haul roads during the period of construction REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 192 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT RFP No 14 011A PWP No CL 2014 149 EXHIBIT 1 Boulder City Bypass Stockpile Area 20 Acres Clear for Stockpiling Boulder City Vicinity Map Not To Seale 1 11 Corridor Streets Haul Rout Public Works Department Engineering 16 December 2013 FIGURE 18 1 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 193 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 The Stockpile Plan sheet shall include the Design Builder s specificatio
222. hange communications system DMS 50 Southbound Dam Bridge Connect and integrate into new communications system DMS 73 Southbound Nevada Way Connect and integrate into new communications system DMS 74 Northbound Nevada Way Connect and integrate into new communications system REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 118 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 CCTV 905 Northbound Nevada Remove CCTV cameras and supporting Interchange structure Protect all existing ITS components in place as required to accommodate the design and construction of the Project Maintain all existing ITS Equipment within the Project limits without interruption unless under the direction of RTC FAST throughout the duration of construction except as otherwise stated in this Performance Specification 11 3 2 1 Shutdown Startup Interruptions in Service and Notification Coordinate the shutdown start up and testing of the communications system with RTC FAST In the event of an interruption of the RTC FAST main fiber optic ring as a result of accidental breakage begin temporary repairs immediately and continue until service is restored Maintain the temporary repair until completion of permanent repair Liquidated damages will be assessed according to Contract Documents for failure to comply with this requirement Provide permanent repairs including replacement of fiber opt
223. he Structures in accordance with the standards of the Historic American Engineering Record CR 4 62 The provisions of a Memorandum of Agreement between SHPO FHWA NDOT BLM and the Bureau of Reclamation regarding treatment of an historic property on Reclamation and BLM land A grade separation at the crossing of the historic Boulder City Branch Railroad will be constructed to allow for the Nevada State Railroad Museum s planned re establishment of railroad service NOT APPLICABLE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 47 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT TABLE 5 1 Continued i Traffic Control Plan will be prepared and implemented to mitigate impacts resulting from temporary Change or restriction of access to commercial land uses along the existing US 93 corridor Features of this plan may include but would not be limited to a public awareness campaign the use of flaggers signage Detour plans and alternative access points NOT APPLICABLE C 32 LU p 7 21 recreational use areas within the LMNRA will be designated safety zones during construction and recreational access to those areas will be limited for safety purposes Scheduling of construction activities within these areas will be closely coordinated with LMNRA and there will be ongoing public information provided C 33 0 7 21 Impacts to visual resources from fugitive dust emission during construction will b
224. he Boulder City U S 93 Corridor Study Preliminary Alternative Evaluation Draft CH2M Hill September 2001 F Final Hydraulic Design Report for North Railroad Detention Basin MWH October 2002 G Draft Geotechnical Assessment Report for Boulder City Bypass Phase 2 AMEC January 2007 H Boulder City Flood Control Master Plan Update CH2M Hill January 2003 l Water Element of the Las Vegas 2020 Master Plan Las Vegas Master Plan 2020 Las Vegas Valley 208 Water Quality Management Plan Adopted by City of Las Vegas City Council 6 01 2005 J Hydraulic Design of Flood Control Channels Engineer Manual No 1110 2 1601 U S Army Corps of Engineers July 1991 K Flood Hydrograph Package HEC 1 User s Manual U S Army Corps of Engineers September 1990 L HEC 9 Debris Control Structures Evaluation and Countermeasures Third Edition Federal Highway Administration 2005 M HEC 11 Design of Riprap Revetment Federal Highway Administration 1989 N HEC 14 Hydraulic Design of Energy Dissipaters for Culverts and Channels Third Edition Federal Highway Administration 2006 HEC 15 Design of Roadside Channels with Flexible Linings Third Edition Federal Highway Administration 2005 P HEC 18 Evaluating Scour at Bridges 5 Edition Federal Highway Administration 2012 Q HEC 20 Stream Stability at Highway Structures 4 Edition Federal Highway Administration 2012 R HEC 21 Bridge Deck Drainage Systems Federal Highway Admi
225. ht IP66 70 90LEDs 4300K 525mAType II Medium Distribution or GE Evolve 2 LED Cobrahead 4000K 525mA Medium Distribution The Design Builder shall follow design criteria from Table 16 2 to support the placement and selection of lighting meeting the classification of the local Roadway REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 186 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 16 3 9 Scenic View Parking Area Lighting Design furnish and install solar powered lighting at the Scenic View ramp gores Provide average illuminance levels of 0 6 footcandles for entrance and exit gores per AASHTO Roadway Lighting Design Guide Table 9 1 Provide uniformity ratios of 3 1 to 4 1 Provide a minimum 3 year manufacturer s warranty for all solar power components and Equipment to begin only after Final Project Acceptance See Part 5 for additional warranty requirements 16 3 10 Salvaged Materials Any removed Street light poles in the NDOT Right of Way will be inspected by the RTC Project Manager for potential salvage Deliver the items selected for salvage to the NDOT District 1 Maintenance yard located at 123 E Washington Avenue Las Vegas Nevada Coordinate the Inspection and delivery with NDOT 16 3 11 Roadway Lighting During Construction Prior to removal of any existing lighting fixtures or opening any permanent or temporary Roadways install and energize permanent lighting or provide te
226. ic cable from full field splice to full field splice prior to Substantial Completion Liquidated damages will be assessed according to Contract Documents for failure to comply with these requirements In the event of an interruption to any of the RTC FAST Freeway Systems promptly notify RTC FAST Provide temporary repair of accidental breakage of any RTC FAST mainline cables with 24 hours and any RTC FAST branch cables within 48 hours and maintain temporary repairs until completion of permanent repairs Provide permanent repairs prior to Project Completion and Acceptance Liquidated damages will be assessed according to Contract Documents for failure to comply with these requirements Prior to removing resetting modifying or realigning any existing ITS device already in service conduct a device performance Test in the presence of RTC FAST staff Notify the RTC FAST of scheduled Tests at least five 5 Business Days prior to conducting the Test After Relocation of or re initiation of service to the ITS device restore the ITS device to the same operational condition documented prior to removing the device from service If ITS Equipment is removed and or reinstalled without an RTC FAST representative present and the Equipment does not operate properly following reinstallation the Design Builder shall repair or replace such Equipment at no additional cost to the RTC 11 3 2 2 Removal and Salvage Notify RTC FAST a minimum of five Working Days to
227. icts and facilitate construction access The City of Boulder City has leased land on both side of Bypass to the Korea Western Power Company from east of US 95 to the City s Wastewater Treatment Facility The power company may construct solar power facilities on this land during the period of construction of this Project The Design Builder shall coordinate with the Korea Western Power Company and their contractors to maintain construction access across the freeway between the leased development sites on either side of the freeway during construction of the Project and to provide permanent access via an OHV crossing at approximately P 262 00 when construction is complete REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 24 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 The Nevada Department of Transportation will construct the Section of the I 11 Boulder City Bypass north of P 183 00 in multiple packages concurrently with this Project Coordination with NDOT for design at the interface of the Project and NDOT s Section is required Coordination with the NDOT construction contractor s is also required The Nevada Department of Transportation contractor will place excess excavation Material as compacted embankment within the Right of Way for this Project between 183 00 and US 95 The embankment to be placed by the NDOT contractor as shown the Preliminary Plans The WAPA may imp
228. icular paths and stabilize temporary roads within the construction area Minimize dirt track out by cleaning trucks before leaving the construction Site or by paving a few hundred feet of the exit Road just before entering the public Road Revegetate or rock mulch any disturbed land not paved Remove unused Material and dirt piles Revegetate all vehicular paths created during construction Excavation and grading operations will be suspended when constant wind speed attains 25 miles per hour mph or if instantaneous wind speeds gusts are measured lo be at least 40 mph Wind speeds shall be determined at the DAQEM air quality monitoring station in Boulder City Suspension will continue until 1 hour after the wind speed falls below the constant or gust maximum Appropriate emissions permits will be obtained for the mobile and stationary construction Equipment required for this Project These permits will specify additional BMPs that must be followed to assure that emissions of hydrocarbons nitrogen and sulfur oxides and carbon monoxide remain within acceptable limits Maintaining appropriate tuning of construction Equipment engines avoiding excessive idle times and assuring that all mufflers and exhaust systems meet Manufacturer specifications REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT TABLE 5 1 Continued N p 4 10 Most construction activities will be well removed f
229. ification of any unresolved ambiguity prior to proceeding with design or construction Use the references as supplementary guidelines for the design and construction of Roadway lighting These references have no established order of precedence Use the most current version of each listed standard or reference as of the Proposal Due Date unless modified by addendum or Change Order 16 2 1 Standards A Roadway Lighting Design Guide AASHTO 2005 B Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction NDOT 2010 C Roadside Design Guide AASHTO 4th Edition 2011 D National Electric Code NEC NFPA 2014 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 182 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs Luminaires Traffic Signals AASHTO AASHTO 2013 F National Electric Manufacturers Association Standards NEMA and G Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices FHWA 2009 and addendums 16 2 2 References A Roadway Lighting RP 8 00 Reaffirmed 2005 IESNA ANSI Approved B Design Guide for Roadway Lighting Maintenance DG 4 03 IESNA C Addressing Obtrusive Light in Conjunction with Roadway Lighting TM 10 00 Reaffirmed 2011 IESNA D Accessible Rights of Way A Design Guide U S Access Board and E A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets AASHTO 2011 16 3 REQUIREMENTS Repl
230. ify that the signal is reestablished at the TMC each time Perform these tests if the Engineer determines the picture quality is marginal Measure the horizontal vertical resolution and the S N ratio on a monitor in the TMC for a picture generated by the CCTV camera installation furthest from the TMC and at two other locations specified by the Engineer to verify compliance The S N ratio shall not be lower than 48 dB REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 131 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 C SAT At least once per week demonstrate that all CCTV system functions tested in the SST are operational The SST requirement to raise and lower the camera 5 times is reduced to just one time during the final week of the SAT CCTV Camera Lowering Device for 80 Pole The work of CCTV camera lowering device includes furnishing installing and testing the CCTV lowering system including the umbilical cord required cable from CCTV to cabinet one lowering tool and any additional hardware to make a fully functioning CCTV lowering system CCTV Camera lowering systems will support dual cameras when indicated on plans CCTV camera and lowering device to be placed to maximize the viewing of the freeway ramps and surface streets Functional Requirements Use camera lowering devices that allow maintenance personnel to lower and raise a dome enclosed camera assembly from the top of a h
231. igh mast pole without damaging or degrading the camera assembly Provide the ability to lower and raise the camera assembly from the base of the pole Furnish a camera lowering device product from a manufacturer with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the successful manufacturing of camera lowering systems The provider shall be able to identify a minimum of 3 previous projects where the proposed system has been installed successfully for over a one year period of time each When the camera assembly is brought back to the raised position use a tracking guide that supports and aligns the connectors Equipment and Installation Requirements Provide lowering device equipment including a channeled mast arm pole top junction box camera connection box pulley system and 1 lowering tool per lowering system additional lowering tools will be used as spare Ensure that equipment meets the environmental requirements Channeled Mast Arm Construct the mast arm as a continuously divided pipe such that the power and control cables can remain separated within the pole and mast arm Attach the arm to the mounting plate of the pole using stainless steel screws Align the arm perpendicular to the roadway Pole Top Junction Box Construct the junction box out of cast aluminum or stainless steel Provide a junction box that is sufficiently large enough to accommodate wiring connections if necessary Camera Connection Box Use a camera connection box that
232. impacts to the Colorado River and desert washes The NDOT s Handbook of BMPs Water Quality Manuals will be utilized as a guidance document for implementing appropriate BMP s The Las Vegas Valley 208 Water Quality Management Plan as amended will be consulted to identify appropriate BMPs for implementation REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 45 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT TABLE 5 1 Continued include but are not limited to the following e Construction Equipment will be cleaned on a regular basis e Equipment will be inspected daily for leaks and repaired immediately upon discovery of a leak e Designated locations will be provided for servicing washing and refueling of Equipment away from temporary Channels or swales Contaminated Material shall be kept at a safe distance from a drainage system Temporary barriers and containers will confine any contaminated Materials Upon completion of construction all contaminated Material on the construction Site will be removed and disposed of in accordance to federal regional and local regulations A spill response containment and cleanup plan will be developed and implemented by the Design Builder If construction of temporary access roads produces a Channel that contains a path of least resistance to a major drainage a silt barrier will be instated and maintained to trap sediment Trapped sediment and debris that accumulate will
233. inary Plans can be built within the established Right of Way All improvements are to be located within this Right of Way If additional right of way is required beyond that committed for the Project due to Material Changes in the Preliminary Project Configuration proposed by the Design Builder the Design Builder will be responsible for environmental clearance and acquisition of that Right of Way in accordance with the requirements of the RTC s procedures and applicable State and federal laws and regulations All costs and schedule risks are the responsibility of the Design Builder REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 70 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT The Design Builder will demonstrate through additional drawings and analysis that their Final Design meets the intent of the Preliminary Project Configuration The Preliminary Project Configuration together with non Material changes Material changes Modifications and revisions thereto submitted by the Proposer with the Technical Proposal and accepted by the RTC shall be considered as the Project Configuration to be used by the Design Builder as the basis for design and construction A Material Change in the Project Configuration is one which does not conform to the standards and specifications of the Technical Provisions and must be accepted by the RTC NDOT FHWA or other agency before it may be included in the Project Configuration A non Material Change
234. included in the Project As Part of the Project US 93 signage through Boulder City will be replaced with Business US 93 signage The Project will include logo signage identifying exits where gas food hotels and services may be found for Project Interchanges as well as for the US 93 Interchange for NDOT s Phase 1 ITS The Project will construct ITS facilities from the beginning of the Project at Station P 183 00 to the Nevada Interchange The Project will also construct ITS facilities along the Hoover Dam Bypass US 93 from the Nevada Interchange to the Hoover Dam Bridge on US 93 Existing Bridges along the Hoover Dam Bypass contain ITS conduit so that new ITS conduit will only be installed between the Bridges along the Hoover Dam Bypass to the Hoover Dam Bridge Landscaping Aesthetic Treatments and Revegetation The Project will include landscaping and aesthetic treatments The Project will also include revegetation in areas disturbed by the Project that don t receive a higher level of treatment Environmental Mitigation Environmental mitigation to comply with the environmental commitments in the FEIS and ROD are included as Part of the Project Boy Scout Canyon Road Boy Scout Canyon Road may be reprofiled and reconstructed where it crosses the Project alignment to create a more efficient and economical freeway Bridge structure crossing over Boy Scout Canyon Road to provide a connection to Canyon Point Road
235. ines Provide design deliverables in conformance with Article 4 Section 4 6 of the DB Contract and as described herein Allow 2 weeks for RTC review of Structures Design Submittals Structures Design Submittals must include as a minimum the following documents A Basis of Design Report This Submittal shall include a summary of all new Structures that are anticipated to be constructed on the Project The report shall identify the specific design criteria and design specifications to be used for each structure and shall include a discussion of the anticipated design methodology including seismic design methodology as applicable The report shall also identify all anticipated software and the applications for each Standard details to be used in all Bridge designs shall be included Definitive 30 Design Submittal This Submittal shall include an Accepted Basis of Design Report a Front sheet plan elevation and typical section and a Geometrics amp General Notes sheet This Submittal is required for all new Bridges box Culverts and box Culvert extensions Substructure Interim 80 Design Submittal This Submittal shall include an Accepted Basis of Design Report an accepted Definitive Design Submittal preliminary calculations a preliminary geotechnical report and shall provide sufficient detail to demonstrate that the Design Builder is adhering to the applicable design standards for the Project Structures This Submitta
236. ing Power Nominal 120 VAC 60 Hz The unit shall be provided with all power conversion and regulation necessary to support electronics operation The power input circuitry shall be designed to protect the electronics from damage by a power surge or under voltage condition Power consumption shall not exceed 20 Watts The field switch shall include a power status indicator Physical Characteristics A minimum of 8 Ports 10 100 1000 Base TX RJ 45 2 Port 1000 Base FX LC Serial port when needed The field switch shall not exceed 7 5 high x 3 wide or 5 deep The weight shall not exceed 5 Ibs Shelf mount in 19 standard equipment rack Environmental The field switch shall conform to functional and performance specifications as defined herein when operated in the following environment Temperature 40 C to 85 C Humidity 5 to 95 percent relative humidity non condensing Cooling shall be by convection with case acting as heat sink No cooling fan shallbe used The field switch shall have the following minimum indicators Power On Off Alarm Network status per port Transmit receive link speed Status indicators shall be Light Emitting Diode LED All connectors indicators and replaceable components shall be permanently marked and traceable to the supplied documentation including schematics and parts list The external markings shall include the product function name model number serial number and manuf
237. ing avian breeding season generally March 15 through July 31 Raptors and owls may begin nesting as early as January If construction activities must occur during avian breeding season nesting surveys must be conducted by an RTC biologist with experience in bird identification general nesting behavior nest and egg identification and knowledge of habitat requirements for migratory birds The survey shall be conducted a maximum of 14 days prior to land disturbance The biologist will submit a survey report to the RTC s Project Manager and ECM If nesting Sites are found within the Project limits an NDOT Environmental Services Biologist must be consulted to determine a suitable buffer area around the nest Site The buffer area around the nest Site will be flagged as an avoidance area No disturbance will occur within the flagged avoidance area while the nest is occupied Bird nests containing eggs and or young will not be disturbed until after the young have left the nest including swallows nesting on Structures and bats using Structures for roosting The Design Builder may take preventative measures prior to avian breeding season to ensure that birds do not create nests Burrows in the disturbance area suitable for the burrowing owl will be collapsed prior to the nesting season If occupied owl burrows are encountered during the nesting REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 58 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT
238. ing System BCAP Broken back Culvert Analysis Program WSPG Water Surface Profile Gradient Software SMS Surface Water Modeling system HY 8 Culvert Analysis and Energy Dissipation Computations HY 22 Pavement Drainage Analysis Inroads Storm amp Sanitary or StormCAD Storm Drain Analysis and WMS Flood Hydrograph Package Pavement Design REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 12 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 e DARWin AASHTOware The Design Builder may use an alternate software but results shall be checked using DARWin and submit the results from DARWin for review and concurrence Geotechnical e Acceptable geotechnical Project design software includes ALLPILE APILE CBEAR EMBANK Shoring Suite Shoring Earth Pressure Surcharge and Heave Driven FoSSA gINT Goldnail GRL WEAP GROUP LPILE MSEW ReSSA RetainPro RockPac RocFall Settle3D Shaft 2012 Slide TZPile UNISETTLE PCSTABLE XSTABLE CRSP CRSP 3D Version shall not be used Strain Wedge Model G Structural Design e Acceptable structural design software is provided in Chapter 8 of the 2008 NDOT Structures Manual with the following supplements CSiBridge available from Computers and Structures Inc VBridge available from Viathor Inc VBent available from Viathor Inc H Lighting e AGI32 Traffic e Sign panel design SignCAD latest version J Sta
239. ing area and observation area REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 114 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT 10 4 PRELIMINARY PLAN AND PROFILES RFP No 14 011A PWP No CL 2014 149 The Design Builder shall prepare a preliminary plan and profiles for the Scenic View Parking Area for review and Acceptance by the RTC NPS and NDOT The preliminary plan and profiles shall show the layout and elevations of the parking area observation area and Sidewalks as well as the proposed geometry for exit and entrance ramps 10 5 SUBMITTALS Submittal When Due Number of Copies Preliminary Plan and Profiles With Definitive Design 3 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 115 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 11 0 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 11 1 SCOPE This specification covers the design and construction of intelligent transportation systems ITS The design and construction of all intelligent transportation systems and components shall provide functionality compatibility with existing RTC FAST Central Software and existing ITS infrastructure durability integration ease of maintenance and safety The Design Builder shall required to Work with RTC FAST Staff on all IP addressing and populating devices into the RTC FAST Central System Software While RTC FAST staff will be mak
240. ing the actual database changes the Design Builder shall provide the needed information to properly format the database and shall allot a minimum of 15 Business Days the Project s integration schedule for the RTC FAST to populate the database and make the graphical mapping changes to the system 11 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCES The design construction and integration of intelligent transportation systems shall be in accordance with this Performance Specification and the relevant requirements of the following standards unless otherwise stipulated in this specification Standards specifically cited in the body of the specification establish requirements that shall have precedence over all others However if the Design Builder s Proposal has a higher standard than any of the listed standards adhere to the Proposal standard Should the requirements in any standard conflict with those in another the higher quality standard in the sole opinion of the RTC shall govern It is the Design Builder s responsibility to obtain clarification of any unresolved ambiguity prior to proceeding with design or construction Use the references as supplementary guidelines for the design and construction of intelligent transportation systems These references have no established order of precedence 11 2 1 Standards A NDOT Wireless Security Standards NDOT Revised September 2010 FAST Basis of Design Document NDOT Revised August 2010 FAST Fie
241. ion areas will be enclosed with tortoise proof fencing All control of access fencing will incorporate desert tortoise proof fencing and large wildlife proof fencing If an area is determined to not require control of access fencing then it will still require desert tortoise proof fencing and large wildlife proof fencing Wildlife crossings will be constructed to reduce direct bighorn sheep desert tortoise and other wildlife mortalities resulting from attempted Highway crossing as well as to mitigate adverse population impacts resulting from reduced contact between population segments separated by the new Highway alignment Crossings will be made to blend into the surrounding environment If overcrossing is used that is visible to the public design shall be coordinated with the landscape and aesthetic plans and accepted by RTC and NDOT Crossings will include wildlife proof fencing installed to direct animals to the crossing points Where wildlife fencing crosses gated access roads or other gated breaks the Design Builder will install facilities that prevent sheep from crossing through but allow movement of desert tortoise Box Culvert crossings will be constructed below grade and of dimensions proven to encourage wildlife use and to allow their floors to be filled with soil similar to the surrounding habitat The following crossings will be constructed to accommodate wildlife and where feasible to maintain existing or allow new access as determined
242. ions for additional tower requirements Coordinate the shutdown start up and testing of the video surveillance system with RTC FAST The maximum down time for existing CCTV Cameras is 24 hours If the existing CCTV system needs to go off line for more than 24 hours including time for Relocation provide a temporary portable CCTV system at the same location that is connected to and operated by the RTC FAST Central System Perform the following tests for each CCTV system installation A SALT For each unit of equipment conduct approved SALT that exercise all stand alone non network functional operations of the equipment including the following 1 Control of focus iris and power on off 2 Range of tilt zoom and digital zoom 3 Presence and quality of video signal 4 Sector text generation Pan tilt limit stops are set to the Engineer s satisfaction B SST For each camera location that is installed and interconnected in a system conduct approved SSTs from the operator workstation that include the following 1 All items in the stand alone test 2 Transmission of quality video to the TMC 3 Response to all central software commands identified under functional requirements 4 Display of video images on the selected monitor 5 Horizontal and vertical resolution 6 Signal to noise ratio 7 For CCTV camera installations that have camera lowering devices detach and secure the camera connection 5 times and ver
243. ision CCTV systems CCTV systems will be used by RTC FAST to monitor traffic flow assess Roadway conditions and assist with incident management activities CCTV video signals shall be digitized IP streams and transmitted over the ITS network The video received at the RTC FAST TMC from each CCTV camera should at minimum meet the 4CIF standard with a frame rate of 30 frames per second with the ability to adjust resolution and frame rate as required by the RTC FAST In cooperation with RTC FAST select CCTV Site locations and position cameras to provide optimum complete and unobstructed coverage of the freeway system throughout the Project corridor including both existing and future collector distributor Roadways and ramps At interchange locations CCTV systems should be located to optimize viewing angles of crossing arterials as well the freeway system The spacing between cameras should generally be about 2 miles or less in the Project corridor including video coverage at all key interchanges scenic overlooks and high crash locations Evaluate NDOT historical traffic safety data Provide a legible view via CCTV of all DMS and TTS in the Project area Provide a CCTV camera mounted to each of the sign Structures for the DMS s listed in Section 11 3 2 Complete coverage shall imply that the view ranges of adjacent cameras are overlapping and there will be with no blind spots large enough to obscure an entire vehicle approximately 17 feet in len
244. isor for the NDOT Traffic Information Division for the exact loop placement at 702 486 7000 or her cell phone at 702 494 9268 and make arrangements at least three 3 Business Days 72 hours prior to cutting in the loops Furnish install and Test all components and make all power connections to provide fully operational detector loop installations US 95 I 11 Hub Building Equipment Design Builder shall furnish equipment install integrate test and making operational the project ITS at the HUB US 95 I 11 All equipment must be approved by the RTC prior to purchase The HUB Equipment shall comply with the requirements stated within this specification so as to operate within the Freeway and Arterial System of Transportation FAST Arterial Management System AMS and Freeway Management System FMS Supply Install Configure and Test the HUB Cisco Network Switch with the following hardware Cisco Catalyst 6500 E Series Chassis Dual power supplies 48 port gig copper Ethernet ports 48 port SFP blade Sup 2T Supervisor engine 8 Each 10 gig ports SFP or X2 4 Each 10 gig module to support SFP or X2 48 Each 1 gig SFPs 10km 11 3 10 Integration and Testing System Integrator Minimum Qualifications The assigned System Engineer for the development and deployment phase of the ITS integration shall have the following minimum qualifications A B S or B A degree in Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Civil
245. it One copy of the Supplemental Maintenance Report part of the LoadRatingSummarySheets xls filled in and with seal and signature of a Nevada Licensed Civil or Structural Engineer at the right of the comments block One copy of the Load Rating Summary Sheet for girder or Culvert as applicable part of the LoadRatingSummarySheets xls filled out A similar sheet derived from these is required as a Load Rating Summary Sheet for each load rating when other methods are used for the rating One copy of manual calculations For load rating by BRASS Girder a print of the data echo and rating factor summary from the BRASS output file to be compiled by cut and paste from the output file Do not provide a print of the entire output file For load rating by PTRater a print of the data and results of the worksheet Main in PTRater for each span rated and a sufficient excerpt of BDS or WinBDS output to document the input Bridge properties and loads Print BDS or WinBDS output in portrait mode using Courier 6pt or Courier New 6pt font with 75 inch margins For load rating by BRASS Culvert a print of the summary of Culvert geometry and loads typically page13 and output rating factors page 19 from the BRASS Culvert output to be compiled by cut and paste from the output file Do not provide a print of the entire output file B Electronic Deliverables For electronic deliverables bridgename is the Bridge number withou
246. ith all appropriate locations 16 4 Submittals Submittal When Due Number of Copies Lighting Analysis Reports With Definitive Design Submittal 2 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 187 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 17 0 SIGNS amp PAVEMENT MARKINGS PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 17 1 SCOPE This specification covers signs and pavement markings Design and construction of signs and pavement markings and their components shall provide functionality durability ease of maintenance safety and shall conform to the Project Landscape and Aesthetics Master Plan As Part of the Project the Boulder City Bypass within the Project limits shall be signed as both I 11 and US 93 The existing US 93 through Boulder City shall be resigned as Business US 93 The Project includes A All signing and pavement markings for the Boulder City Bypass freeway from the beginning of the Project at Station P 183 00 to the end of the Project B Advance signing for the Boulder City Bypass Freeway on US 95 existing US 93 and SR 172 C Modified signing and pavement marking for the portions of US 95 US 93 and SR 172 which are modified as Part of the Project D Comprehensive interchange signing and pavement marking for the new interchange at US 95 and the reconfigured Nevada Interchange at SR 172 and E Resigning of existing US 93 from US 95 to the Nevada In
247. ity conducted within a jurisdictional waterway as identified in the USACE approved Jurisdictional Determination will at a minimum adhere to the terms and conditions in the Final Sacramento District Nationwide Permit Regional Conditions for Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin in California Effective March 19 2012 until March 18 2017 in addition to the terms and conditions stipulated in the individual Section 404 permit The RTC shall obtain USACE Section 404 permits for construction within waters of the U S as well as a Section 401 permit If during the life of this contract any change from the project as described in the Preliminary Plans Contract Document or Technical Provisions is proposed by the Design Builder the Design Builder shall be responsible for 1 insuring that the Project continues in compliance with Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act and 2 any resulting delays and or increased costs REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 63 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT 5 3 11 Wetlands There are no self sustaining wetlands in the Project area 5 3 12 Floodplains The Project crosses drainages that have Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA mapped floodways near the Mead Substation The design of engineered features to accommodate the runoff regime of this area will comply with all FEMA and Clark County Regional Flood Control District CCRFCD flood control requirements Improvements to flood c
248. ject Work the software as specified in this Section A B C Version Use the current version of the specified software in effect as of the Proposal Due Date unless otherwise called for in this Section Update Update software programs throughout the Contract if mutually agreed upon by the RTC File Server Store all data files for the applications included in this Section on a file server and have them available to the RTC through a mutually agreed file server Use the following software programs for Project Work In the event the Design Builder proposes to use any software other than that listed the Design Builder shall submit proposed software along with verification data for RTC review and concurrence A Office e Microsoft Office Suite PowerPoint Publisher Word Excel and e Primavera Engineering and Construction or Primavera Contractor for CPM scheduling Public Involvement e Adobe Photoshop Illustrator Acrobat and e Comment Sense via the website Roadway e MicroStation and InRoads by Bentley Use the same version the NDOT is using on the Proposal Due Date as listed at http www nevadadot com business contractor caddinfo CADDSoftware asp e Conversion of AutoCAD files to MicroStation is acceptable e Evaluation of turning movements Autoturn test version Drainage e HEC RAS Backwater Surface Water Analysis and Bridge Opening Scour Computations HEC HMS Hydrologic Model
249. l as a minimum will include the following sheets as applicable 1 Front Sheet 2 Geometrics amp General Notes 3 Foundation Layout and Pile Data REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 90 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 E Foundation Reinforcing Details Abutment Details Abutment Reinforcing Details Pier Cap Details Non Integral Caps OE a Pier Cap Reinforcing Details Non Integral Caps 9 Column Details 10 Column Reinforcing Details 11 Aesthetic Treatments and Details and 12 Bar Bend Details Superstructure Interim 80 Design Submittal This Submittal will include an Accepted Basis of Design Report an Accepted Definitive Design Submittal preliminary calculations initial load rating calculations and shall provide sufficient detail to demonstrate that the Design Builder is adhering to the applicable design standards for the Project Structures This Submittal as a minimum will include the following sheets as applicable Front Sheet Geometrics amp General Notes Pier Cap Details Integral Caps Pier Cap Reinforcing Details Integral Caps Framing Plan Framing Details Typical Superstructure Section and Reinforcing Deck Reinforcing Plan Soffit Reinforcing Plan 10 Steel Girder Details 11 Pre stressed Girder Details 12 Post tensioning Details 13 Camber and Conc
250. l Exploration Report Boulder City Bypass Phase Il Boulder City Clark County Nevada Kleinfelder Project No 126781 July 31 2012 D AMEC Preliminary Geotechnical Assessment Report Boulder City Bypass Phase 2 Clark County Nevada June 5 2008 AMEC Project No 6 117 001045 E NDOT Geotechnical Report Boulder City Bypass Phase 1 Volume 1 Geotechnical Design Report May 2011 F NDOT Geotechnical Report Boulder City Bypass Phase 1 Volume 2 Geotechnical Data Presentation May 2011 G AMEC Final Geotechnical Investigation Report US 93 Hoover Dam Bypass Project Nevada Approach FHWA Central Lands Highway Division Clark County Nevada April 22 2003 AMEC Project No 2 117 001051 H NDOT Geotechnical Report US 93 Widening Boulder City to Hoover Dam Interchange May 2011 9 3 REQUIREMENTS 9 3 1 Geotechnical Investigations amp Reports Geotechnical Investigations have been performed within the limits of this Project and other adjacent Roadway projects Geotechnical investigations have not been conducted for facilities shown in the Preliminary Plans between Station P1 779 00 and P1 802 00 due to an uncleared archeological sensitive zone Note This area includes one bridge for which geotechnical data has not been obtained Geotechnical Investigations were also not conducted for other Project facilities wildlife overcrossings retaining walls hydraulic structures etc that are not sufficiently defined in the Preli
251. l result in suspension of the 30 day test A Interference with project operations due to power failure REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 125 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 B Failure to complete the objective of any test scenario due to lack of adequate documentation for equipment supplied by the Design Builder Re test using revised documentation After satisfactory remedial action the 30 day test will be resumed and extended one day for each restart The following constitutes a major system failure Any one of the following conditions will result in re initialization of the SAT from day zero 1 Failure of any hardware or performance item to meet the operational requirements of these Special Provisions for 72 consecutive hours 2 Failure of 5 of all field devices or communication equipment within a 14 day period 3 Intermittent hardware software communication or operation control malfunctions b Test Procedures software and data forms Prepare test procedures software when needed and data forms for all required FAT SALT SST and SAT procedures Submit test procedures software and data forms for approval at least 60 days before the scheduled testing Reviewed procedures software and data forms will be returned within 30 days after receipt If approved tests may be conducted as scheduled If rejected reschedule the test revise the s
252. l stabilizer is not an acceptable alternative 13 3 16 Water Quality The Project will require a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit including a Site specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan SWPPP from the State of Nevada Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Bureau of Water Pollution Control and will include as conditions of the permit requirements for monitoring and maintaining water quality in surface runoff to limit discharge of pollutants The SWPPP is intended to control pollutant discharge into storm water runoff and will address the requirements of the Nevada General Stormwater Permit The SWPPP will include the following information directed at controlling impacts to storm water runoff A A detailed Site description and description of construction activities including the sequence of intended major soil disturbing activities B Estimates of area to be disturbed C Estimates of runoff coefficients during both pre and post construction phases as well as data describing the soil and anticipated quality of any discharge D Drainage patterns and approximate slopes expected after major grading operations REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 160 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 E Measures to be implemented as part of construction to control pollutants in storm water discharges The SWPPP for the Project will als
253. l steel girders in the shop Field painting will not be allowed except touch up painting and around splices Use only paint systems listed in the NDOT QPL For concrete box girder Bridges use a minimum soffit thickness of 6 inches AISC CBR Certification is required for the Structural Steel Fabricator s Erectors of steel Bridges must be ASCE Certified Steel Erectors REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 98 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Provide bolted anti graffiti steel panels at the abutments and piers of all steel Bridge Structures 8 3 7 10 Bearings Comply with the criteria and guidelines specified in Chapter 20 of the NDOT Structures Manual Locate bearings to provide for maintenance accessibility and future replacement For steel Structures make provision for future bearing replacement as specified in Section 15 5 5 of the NDOT Structures Manual Minimize use of bearing pedestals to the extent practicable Provide a minimum of 6 inch clearance between anchor bolts and the edge of the concrete pedestal Provide reinforcement for pedestals greater than 4 inches high Detail the bearing anchorages and assemblies to accommodate potential misalignment of embedded anchor bolts or bearing elements 8 3 7 11 Pier Caps Design pier caps in conformance with the guidelines specified in the NDOT Structures Manual Chapters 11 and 18 8 3 7 12 Abutments No berm will b
254. lan shall include as a minimum the following A A summary of key geotechnical information to be used for design including the source of such information and if unavailable from existing references the Design Builder s plan to obtain such information B A detailed description of the Design Builder s proposed program to perform supplemental geotechnical investigations testing and analysis to support the final design of the Project C A listing of Structures including Bridges retaining walls Culverts etc included in the Technical Proposal for which additional geotechnical investigations will be performed by the Design Builder during Final Design The Proposer shall include the cost of the supplemental geotechnical investigations testing and analysis identified in the Supplemental Geotechnical Investigation Plan in the Cost Proposal 9 3 1 3 Technical Proposal Preliminary Geotechnical Cut Slope Design and Construction Plan The Design Builder shall prepare a Preliminary Geotechnical Cut Slope Design and Construction Plan which shall be submitted with the Design Builder s Technical Proposal This Plan shall include as a minimum the following A A preliminary analysis of slope stability for the design of the major rock cuts over 30 in height included in the Design Builder s design of the Project B Proposed excavation and or blasting methods that the Design Builder plans to use to build stable finished cut slopes
255. landscape G Re grade stain and revegetate rock cuts to blend with the adjacent hillside H Finish grading techniques such as slope rounding at the top and bottom of cuts shall be utilized to create smooth landform transitions that blend with the natural terrain I Re grade stain and revegetate rock cuts to blend with the adjacent hillside J Preserve scenic views and viewshed from the Highway REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 169 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 K Incorporate the Place Name Sign program at areas with significant historical or natural features L Screen or visually blend maintenance facilities from the Roadway In addition a number of ideas related to the character and importance of the surrounding communities were identified during a series of Stakeholder Technical Review Committee TRC meetings These include A Recognition of the history of Boulder City B Accentuate the architectural and engineering successes associated with the Hoover Dam C Provide linkages to the River Mountain trail network The Nevada Department of Transportation has completed the salvage of cacti in the Project area between P 183 00 and US 95 The salvaged cacti are being stored in a plant nursery in a NDOT materials pit accessible from US 95 approximately three 3 miles south of the Project s crossing of US 95 and approximately 1 mile west
256. lankets soil stabilizers and revegetation 13 3 17 Waters of the U S Impacts will be minimized by designating construction access Material stockpiling and construction staging areas outside of the limits of jurisdictional waters of the U S WUS Temporary barriers such as silt screen fences and sediment traps will be utilized to limit debris entering adjacent desert washes and WUS Construction activity within the washes will be restricted during rainfall events to minimize adverse impacts from construction related erosion and sediment runoff 13 3 18 Impacts to Floodplains Impacts to floodplains will be mitigated by the adoption of BMPs to maintain their integrity in the vicinity of the construction Site The NDOT handbook Water Quality Manual Construction Site Best Management Practices will be utilized as a guidance document for implementing appropriate BMPs The BMPs to be applied during construction include but are not limited to the following A Construction staging access points and Material stockpiling will be kept away from regulatory flood zones B Temporary construction berms and other means of redirecting storm water shall be constructed in such a way as to not expand an area with flooding potential C Locations for servicing washing and refueling of Equipment will be designated away from Channels swales or washes that would convey runoff to a regulatory flood zone D Contaminated Materials shall be kept
257. ld Device Communications Protocol NDOT January 14 2005 D Standard Specification Pull Sheets Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction NDOT 2001 Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction NDOT 2010 G Standard Highway Signs FHWA Interim Releases for New and Revised Signs as available at http mutcd fhwa dot gov shsm_interim index htm H Standard Highway Signs Nevada Supplement NDOT 2006 I Standard Highway Signs FHWA 2004 J NDOT ITS Standards for Poles K FHWA Rule FTA Policy on ITS Architecture and Standards L FHWA System Engineering Guidebook for ITS REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 116 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 M Regional Transportation Commission Standard Drawings including Latest Updates See RTC Website http Awww rtcsnv com planning engineering streets highways N Roadside Design Guide 3 Edition AASHTO 2002 including 2006 Update Errata and Appendix A Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices FHWA 2009 and Errata and Updates P National Electric Manufacturers Association Standards NEMA Q National Electric Code NEC NFPA 70 2011 R Southern Nevada Amendments to the NEC 2005 S National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol NTCIP 1209 NTCIP Object Definitions for Transportation Sensor Systems TSS Version 2 10b 2007 T Standard Specifications for Structural Suppo
258. led such that each transmission tower can be accessed from transmission facility maintenance roads outside the control of access fence with a minimum clearance of 50 ft on all sides of each tower 3 5 11 Silverline Road As Part of NDOT s Phase 1 alternate access will be provided to properties which presently use Silverline Road After the alternate access is available for use the Design Builder may permanently close Silverline Road at the Right of Way line on both sides of the freeway Existing utilities in Silverline Road shall be protected in place REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 22 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 3 6 CONSTRUCTION ACCESS Access to the Project is available from the following public Roadways The Nevada Interchange at SR 172 US 95 Buchanan Boulevard and Boy Scout Canyon Road The Design Builder shall not take direct access from US 93 but shall exit US 93 through the Nevada Interchange at SR 172 and follow existing transmission facility maintenance roads accessible from the interchange to the Work area There are no traffic control restrictions on the use of the existing interchange Outside the Project Right of Way the Design Builder s vehicles and Equipment shall be confined to previously disturbed maintenance roads and shall avoid undisturbed areas within the Lake Mead National Recreational Area City property and Western
259. lity of the Design Builder This specification also covers the Design Builderss measures to minimize exposure to dust in the working environment which may include naturally occurring asbestos Such measures shall be included in the Design Builder s Safety Plan 5 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCES Environmental Protection shall be in accordance with this Performance Specification and the relevant requirements of the following standards NEPA Documents and references unless otherwise stipulated in this specification Standards specifically cited in the body of the specification establish requirements that shall have precedence over all others However if the Design Builder s Proposal has a higher standard than any of the listed standards the Design Builder shall adhere to the standard in its Proposal It is the Design Builder s responsibility to obtain clarification of any unresolved ambiguity prior to proceeding with design or construction The approved NEPA documents FEIS Record of Decision and Re Evaluations shall be considered as incorporated into these Performance Specifications by reference The NEPA documents shall take precedence over Third Party Agreements Use the references as supplementary guidelines for Environmental Protection These references have no established order of precedence Use the most current version of each listed standard or reference as of the Proposal Due Date unless modified by Addendum or Change Order
260. ll be in conjunction with the emergency access to be constructed at Buchanan Boulevard at approximately P 405 00 and the others shall be located at approximately P 301 00 P 523 00 and P 641 00 The actual location shall be adjusted by the Design Builder to fit the geometric constraints of the area and their design and shall be adjusted to avoid curves crests of vertical curves and other locations not conducive for placement of emergency crossovers Delineation and marking for emergency crossovers will be in accordance with the NDOT Standard Plans Deviations from the Preliminary Project Configuration may be allowed that produce benefits or savings to the RTC or the Design Builder without impairing the essential functions and characteristics of the Project including but not limited to safety environmental protection traffic operations durability maintainability aesthetics and drainage Material Changes to the Preliminary Project Configuration proposed by the Design Builder may require a review in relation to environmental approvals If it is determined by the RTC that the environmental documents must be supplemented the Design Builder will be responsible for conducting the supplemental process at the Design Builder s cost and schedule risk in coordination with the RTC NDOT and the Federal Highway Administration It is expected that the Project as described in these Performance Specifications and shown in the Prelim
261. ll tag any new services The Design Builder will also be responsible for all costs associated with the Utility coordination 11 3 4 1 Utility Power The Design Builder will make arrangements and pay all costs for the installation and Relocation of power service for the ITS components and infrastructure for those Sites requiring Utility power Transfer ownership of any new service points into the name designated by the RTC FAST at the end of the Project The power system should be capable of supporting 120 240 VAC loads in addition to the power requirements for the ITS Equipment and supporting systems 11 3 4 2 Alternative Power Design alternative power systems to have adequate capacity to operate all Site Equipment while simultaneously charging the battery plant under normal Site specific weather conditions Conduct a sun solar angle study to insure proper location of solar powered equipment Size the battery and solar panels within solar powered detector systems in accordance with the formula established by Sandia National Laboratory to include a minimum solar array to lighting load ratio of REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 122 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 1 1 Size the battery bank for solar to provide adequate power for non sunny or non windy conditions respectively based on NREL weather conditions for the geographic area where they are installed such that peak
262. llowing Field Hardened Ethernet Switch A Ruggedcom RS900G series In locations in the field that have equipment that require a serial interface supply a Ethernet switch that also includes a serial port The field switch shall be a managed switch and comply with the following standards Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE 80210 Local and Metropolitan Area Networks Virtual Bridged Local Area Networks IEEE 802 1P Traffic Class Expediting and Dynamic Multicast Filtering Draft 8 IEEE 802 3X IEEE Standards for Local and Metropolitan Area Networks Specifications for 802 3 Full Duplex Operation IEEE 802 1W IEEE Standards for Local and Metropolitan Area Networks Common Specifications Part 3 Media Access Control MAC Bridges Amendment 2 Rapid Configuration Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and Regulations Vol Il Part 15 for Class A Equipment Electronic Compatibility and Susceptibility Product electromagnetic compatibility is required National Electronics Manufacturers Association NEMA TS 2 Traffic Control Equipment The following clauses apply 2 1 2 Operating Voltage 2 1 3 Operating Frequency 2 1 4 Power Interruption 2 1 5 Temperature and Humidity as modified herein 2 1 6 Transients Power Service 2 1 7 Transients Input output terminals 2 1 8 Non destruct Transient Immunity 2 1 12 Vibration 2 1 13 Shock REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSI
263. lomems 175 15 54 Wall 175 15 55 SIO PS PAVING 175 15 5 6 Color for Structural COMPONENMS 0 ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeseeeeeseaeeetaeeneneeees 175 15 5 7 Landscape and Groundplane c ccccecceeeeeeeeee cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaaeeeeaeeseeeeeseaeeesaeeeeaeeee 176 15 5 7 176 15 5 7 2 Groundplane 176 15 5 7 3 Inigation Systems iienaa aa a 177 15 5 7 4 Treatment 177 15 5 8 Consideration of Future Maintenance 178 15 5 9 Deterrence of Vandalism and Unauthorized Use of Facilities 178 15 5 10 Public Stakeholder Participation 0 cceccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeaeeseeeeeseeeesaeeneneeees 178 15 6 MAINTENANCE amp WARRANTY cccccccsescesseeeeseeeeeseeesnaeseseeeeeseeeseaesesaesnseaeenseeeseaeseseenenseeeees 178 15 6 1 During Construction s a a aaa a a a aaea aaa a E aae aan a aa aaiae 179 15 6 2 81 8 179 157 IRRIGATION SLEE VE O e aeara Eana aoran
264. lop and submit test procedures to the Engineer for approval Conduct tests in the presence of the Engineer using approved test procedures Submit test results to the Engineer using approved test data forms The Engineer will review the test results for conformance with the requirements of these contract documents If the equipment or systems fail any part of the test make necessary corrections and repeat that test Conduct tests in 4 different stages of the system implementation A Factory Acceptance Test FAT When Required B Stand Alone Test SALT C Subsystem Test SST D System Acceptance Test SAT FATs verify that each unit of equipment as it comes off the production line operates as specified Stand Alone tests verify that after installation but prior to interconnection the equipment operates as specified in the field SSTs verify that units forming a subsystem continue to operate as specified when they are interconnected to the Hubs The SAT verifies that all the subsystems operate error free for 30 days Give notice of the time date and place of all tests at least 14 days prior to the date on which a test is planned Do not conduct tests sooner than 14 days after the associated test procedures are approved If requested postpone any test up to seven days in order to accommodate the schedules of the Engineer and his representatives Postponement of any testing is not grounds for extension of REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
265. ls used to communicate with the public throughout the Project Any project specific logo developed for the I 11 Boulder City Bypass Project shall be approved by the RTC prior to its use Do not use the Design Builder s and Subcontractor s logos on public communications Materials 4 3 6 Public Information Staff Provide a Public Information Manager with the following qualifications to manage the Design Builder s public information activities A Four year degree in communications or a related field B Four years experience in providing public information including Event planning meeting facilitation conflict management crisis communication newsletter production and teamwork Public works industry and Highway construction project knowledge is preferred C Proficient writing skills D Basic understanding of word processing database development desktop publishing graphic design and website design and E Strong organizational skills with attention to detail Provide additional staff as needed for facilitation of public information meetings and for implementation of the public information program 4 3 7 Records and Databases A Project Mailing List Develop and maintain a Project mailing list that includes the following separate elements e Homeowners associations and elected officials that are pertinent to the Project area and e Interested individuals that have requested their names to be added to the mailing list via
266. ly detect traffic and traffic operational conditions throughout the Project limits and clearly communicate relevant and useful travel information to the individuals using the facility The RTC is operating an ITS network through their RTC FAST Central Operating System that will need to connect to the new system provided by the Design Builder REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 117 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 The Project ITS must be compatible with this system The Design Builder shall coordinate the ITS planning and implementation with RTC FAST other agencies Stakeholders and private entities that have Roadways or development activity planned or underway within the ITS Project limits Design Builder shall be responsible for the planning design installation maintenance and operation of a safe and functional ITS for the Project using good industry practice All components of the ITS shall conform to the provisions of the National Transportation Communication for ITS Protocol NTCIP Developer shall maintain ITS interoperability over the Term of the Contract with RTC FAST and other Government Entities 11 3 1 The Freeway and Arterial System of Transportation FAST The Freeway and Arterial System of Transportation or FAST refers to the interconnected Las Vegas Valley wide intelligent transportation system This system was previously known as the Las Vegas Area Comp
267. mber for contacting the on call Traffic Control Supervisor REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 18 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 3 3 3 Traffic Control Inspections and Records The Traffic Control Supervisor shall inspect all traffic control devices at least four 4 times daily before starting Work at mid shift 30 minutes after the end of the shift and once during non working hours The Traffic Control Supervisor shall also perform nightly Inspections of the traffic control devices Additional Inspections may be required during Project activities that occur at night The traffic control supervisor shall make a daily record of traffic control activities Submit completed forms within 24 hours Photographs may be used to supplement the written text Make the daily record available at all times for Inspection by the RTC 3 4 CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS 3 4 1 Construction Staging Plan Submit a Construction Staging Plan with each Design Submittal The Construction Staging Plan shall include the following elements A Approximate duration of each stage and phase B Major items of Work to be performed C Number of open lanes lane widths D Temporary Alignments Temporary paving and Ramp closures If any Definitive Design Submittal does not affect staging of the Work public safety or Changes in traffic a Construction Staging
268. minary Plans The Design Builder shall be solely responsible for performing geotechnical investigations testing and analysis wherever geotechnical investigations required for design and construction have not been performed or wherever additional information is needed to support the Design Builder s design The Design Builder shall conduct geotechnical investigations testing research and analyses to effectively characterize the existing surface and subsurface conditions of the Project for geotechnical facilities in accordance with the Project s geotechnical investigation and Design Requirements Section 9 2 1 Standards The Design Builder shall determine the specific locations depths frequency and scope of all geotechnical investigations testing research and analyses necessary to provide a safe and reliable Roadway pavement foundation structure and other facilities for the Project 9 3 1 1 Geotechnical Reports The Design Builder shall prepare and amend as needed Geotechnical Reports for all geotechnical facilities that document the assumptions conditions and results of geotechnical investigations and analyses including the following A The geology of the Project area including soil and or rock types and drainage characteristics B Field investigations and laboratory Test results used to characterize conditions A discussion of conditions and results with reference to specific locations on the Project C Plan view loca
269. minimum of 10 days prior to Project NTP The Traffic Control Manager must be continuously available when Work areas affect US 95 or US 93 and until Substantial Completion of the Project and elimination of all construction traffic control 3 3 2 Traffic Control Supervisor Whenever Work affects US 95 or US 93 on the Project site provide a Traffic Control Supervisor on the site whose sole responsibility is to supervise and continuously monitor the installation and maintenance of all traffic control devices under the supervision of the Traffic Control Manager The Traffic Control Supervisor must be an Employee of the Design Builder Minimum qualifications of the Traffic Control Supervisor include certification as a Work Zone Safety Supervisor by the American Traffic Safety Services Association ATSSA and five 5 years experience in Work zone traffic control The qualifications of the specific individual s acting as the Traffic Control Supervisor shall be submitted to the Project Manager for review a minimum of 10 days prior to Project NTP The Traffic Control Supervisor must be available 24 hours per day 7 days per week throughout the duration of onsite Project activities affecting US 95 or US 93 including times of Suspension of the Work At times when a Traffic Control Supervisor is not on the Project Site the Traffic Control Supervisor will be on call and must be able to be onsite within 45 minutes of notification Provide the RTC a telephone nu
270. mph 2011 GB Section 7 2 2 US 95 40 mph within Interchange Area Lane Width Mainline 12 ft 2005 DS Interstate System pg 3 Ramps 12 ft 2011 GB Section 10 9 6 pg 10 102 Scenic View 12 ft Parking Area US 93 12 ft 2011 GB pg 7 5 Table 7 3 SR 172 12 ft 2011 GB pg 7 5 Table Shoulder Width Mainline Right 12 ft 2005 DS Interstate System pg 3 Mainline 4 ft minimum 2005 DS Interstate Add 2 ft when next System pg 3 to a barrier REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 72 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT RFP No 14 011A PWP No CL 2014 149 Design Element Applicable Facilities Truck Climbing Lane Boulder City Bypass Design Criteria 8 tt Criteria Basis 2005 DS Interstate System pg 3 Right Comments Add 2 ft when next to a barrier Ramp Right 8 ft 2011 GB Section Add 2 ft when next 10 9 6 pg 10 102 to a barrier Ramp Left 4 ft 2011 GB Section Add 2 ft when next 10 9 6 pg 10 102 to a barrier US 93 Right 2 ft Minimum 2011 GB pg 7 5 Table Add 2 ft when next 7 3 to a barrier SR 172 Right 2 ft Minimum 2011 GB pg 7 5 Table Add 2 ft when next 7 3 to a barrier Bridge Width All Highway Match Approach Roadway Bridges Horizontal Alignment Minimum Radius Mainline 2040 ft 6 70 mph 2011 GB pg 3 45 Table 3 9 Body of Finger 833 ft max 6 50 mph 2011 GB pg 3 45 Ramps Table 3 9 Directional Ramps 1060 ft Cmax 6 5
271. mponents for ease of future maintenance and repair The Design Builder shall demonstrate that they have provided for safe access to all Project areas for the following types of maintenance activities A Trash and debris removal O Surface finish maintenance painting patching graffiti removal Plantings pruning fertilizing insect and weed control replacement and Repair replacement of structural and electrical components irrigation and decorative lighting if any 15 5 9 Deterrence of Vandalism and Unauthorized Use of Facilities Design all landscape and aesthetic components to deter vandalism and to prevent unauthorized use for living spaces or for hiding and storing personal belongings Where plantings are used use open branched trees and shrubs that will maintain their shape and minimize trash and debris collection and will not attract unauthorized use Provide fencing with a locked gate for maintenance access where warranted to deter unauthorized access Provide vandal resistant finishes Treat exposed aesthetic structure surfaces with non sacrificial anti graffiti finishes listed on the NDOT Qualified Products List QPL in conjunction with the required color application Application of anti graffiti finishes is limited to cover special paints not on the standard Project color palette the outside face of all steel plate girders and aesthetic surface relief elements such as retaining wall or c
272. mporary lighting Maintain all existing lighting Provide illumination of all temporary Roadways to the light levels of the surrounding area 16 3 12 Highway Lighting System Testing Certification Demonstrate that the lighting equipment installed under this contract function in full compliance with the requirements of the contract documents Submit factory test procedures to the RTC Project Manager for approval Conduct tests in the presence of the RTC Project Manager using approved test procedures Submit factory certified test results to the RTC Project Manager using approved test data forms The RTC Project Manager will review the test results for conformance with the requirements of these contract documents 16 3 13 As Built Plans Keep as built documentation of the workWork current no more than 30 days behind actual throughout the duration of the project Required documentation and content of the as builts shall include but not limited to GPS locations of all pull boxes poles and cabinets include all installation manuals operation and troubleshooting manuals test procedures Equipment assembly Drawings cabinet and rack wiring diagrams electrical schematics system connection diagrams and enclosures Submit documentation and as builts on electronic media and hard copy For submittals in electronic media use NDOT standard format and provide two printed copies of each If a drawing or diagram serves more than one location label it w
273. n the existing US 93 shall not be detoured until The Design Builder is fully prepared to prosecute the interchange reconstruction to completion and Immediately upon completion of the interchange reconstruction the mainline 1 11 Boulder City Bypass is opened to traffic The Design Builder shall establish as intermediate Milestones the start and finish dates for the reconstruction of the SR 172 Nevada Interchange with the finish date corresponding to the opening of the Bypass to traffic 3 8 2 US 95 Interchange Construction The Design Builder shall coordinate Milestones for the opening of the US 95 Interchange to traffic with the adjacent NDOT Phase 1 Package Construction Work north of Station 183 00 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 25 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 The Design Builder shall establish a Milestone for the completion of the US 95 Interchange The Milestone may be before or at the same time as the completion of the Project and depending upon the schedule for NDOT s Phase 1 Package 3 may be before or after the completion of NDOT s Phase 1 Package 3 The Design Builder shall be responsible for coordinating the Project with NDOT s Phase 1 Package 3 construction schedule Failure of NDOT to meet its scheduled Milestones or completion dates shall not entitle the Design Builder to delays or additional compensation If the
274. n a system conduct approved SSTs from the operator workstation that include the following 1 All items in the stand alone test 2 Transmission of data to the aggregate switch in the Hub building 3 Response to all central software commands C SAT At least once per week demonstrate that all Ethernet switches function as tested in the SST 11 3 9 Traffic Information Detector Loops Design and Install detector loops at the following locations Short term count Sites for each freeway ramp at the US93 and Nevada interchanges One 1 Short term count Site along the mainline One 1 Weight in Motion System WIM along the mainline Locate and design detector loop facilities to optimize their performance and accommodate safe access for maintenance personnel Coordinate the locations with NDOT and the vendor and submit to the RTC for review and Acceptance Install detector loops in all lanes REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 143 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 The WIM System shall be located on the mainline in an area with a Profile Grade of less than 2 It will not be allowed within a truck climbing lane or areas with significant breaking shifting accelerating or decelerating The WIM sensors will not be allowed within 25 miles of a curve Locate short term count Sites clear of merging traffic areas Contact Janet Peters the Southern Nevada Field Operations Superv
275. nd and NDOT IX Prismatic sheeting for the legends Provide the two 2 TTS at the locations accepted by RTC FAST TTS Sites should be positioned to provide optimum viewing for motorists but should be located outside of the clear zone whenever possible as described in Section 3 3 Existing overhead Structures may be considered for mounting TTS as accepted by RTC FAST Provide structural calculations demonstrating the existing overhead structure is capable of supporting the TTS See the Structures Performance Specifications for additional requirements Provide DMS for electronic portions of the TTS signs which shall show a minimum of a two digit travel time in minutes All electronic displays on a single sign shall be controlled by a single controller Install NDOT standard Roadside signs sign posts foundations and grounding systems that conform to the NDOT Standard Plans and Specifications All signs shall conform to the MUTCD and AASHTO s Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs Luminaires and Traffic Signals See the Structures Performance Specifications for additional requirements DMS system from the following A Daktronics Perform the following tests for each TTS system installation Requirements Demonstrate that the equipment and the systems furnished and installed function as specified Submit test procedures for approval Conduct tests in the presence of the Engineer using REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
276. nd operating ratings Bridges sharply curved extremely flared hourglass shaped or highly skewed with strong piers may require refined analyses as determined by the RTC Use the computer programs to perform the load ratings as specified below Arrange data input files and output files such that the programs may be rerun for truck specific ratings and to update the ratings with a minimum of effort Load rate box Culverts using the computer program BRASS Culvert Load rate girder Bridges on horizontal tangent alignment which do not have rigidly connected supports using the computer program BRASS Girder Load rate Bridges with rigidly connected supports using computer programs and analysis methods that account for the stiffness of the Substructure relative to the Superstructure Allowable concrete tension stress for inventory rating shall be 0 19 ksi units Load rate box girder Bridges of post tensioned concrete by line girder analysis for LRFR ratings Box girder Bridges shall be load rated for the whole width by computing moments and shears by analysis using the computer program BDS or WinBDS and computing strengths and rating factors with the Excel spreadsheet PTRater provided by the NDOT Allowable concrete tension stress for inventory rating shall be 0 19 f c ksi units Load rate girder Bridges of curved steel girders by the computer program MDX Analyze arch Bridges and other non typical Bridges by the computer program
277. nection box Provide length of cable from camera to cabinet plus additional 20 ft slack for termination in cabinet Verify actual conduit route and length prior to ordering CCTV cable Pulley System Use pulleys that have sealed self lubricated bearings oil tight bronze bearings or sintered bronze bushings Use a stainless steel lowering cable that has a minimum 5 32 inch diameter and a minimum breaking strength of 7740 N Ensure that only the lowering cable is permitted to move within the pole or lowering device during lowering or raising Install cable guides at the top and bottom of the pole to provide positive alignment for the lowering cable Multi Contact Connectors Provide a multi contact connector assembly for the upper and lower camera connection boxes Use a spring loaded upper connector with sufficient tension to allow the upper and lower socket connectors to securely fasten to each other Provide environmental protection for all socket contacts such that there will always be a clean dry connection There shall be a minimum of 16 contacts all of 12 gauge or larger for large style connectors All contacts shall be Mil spec gold plated over nickel plated copper to ensure optimum conductivity Brass contacts will not be allowed The composite cable from the CCTV control cabinet will be continuous from the control cabinet and wired directly into the sealed within the connector No pole top splices or junctions will be allowed Lowering T
278. ng commitments made in the NEPA documents and any monitoring required to comply with specific permits Provide the EMP to the RTC not later than 30 calendar days prior to starting construction activities Provide a weekly written report to the RTC of all on going environmental monitoring activity Designate an Environmental Compliance Manager ECM responsible for implementing the EMP The ECM will be the Design Builder s primary point of contact for all environmental issues The designated ECM will have prior experience with permitting and managing the environmental monitoring for Projects with similar complexities to this Project The ECM shall be experienced in preparing and implementing Water Pollution Control Plans The RTC will be responsible for biological monitoring for the Project The RTC s Biological Monitors shall report to the RTC s Project Manager The RTC s Biological Monitors shall be responsible for A Verifying Design Builder compliance with the biological mitigation requirements of the NEPA Documents and the USFWS Biological Opinion B Coordinating with the Design Builder s ECM REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 41 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT C In coordination with the Design Builder providing biological clearance for construction areas in advance of and in conjunction with the Design Builder s schedule of activities subject to regulatory time of year restrictio
279. ng complete copies of the Dust Control Permit and Environmental Monitoring Plan to the RTC Project Manager 19 2 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS A The temporary pollution control measures shall be implemented as shown in the Environmental Monitoring Plan and on the accepted Design Builder plans and specifications B The temporary pollution control measures shall also be as directed from time to time by the RTC s Project Manager or the Design Builder s Environmental Compliance Manger for the duration of the Contract The RTC s Project Manager or the Design Builder s Environmental Compliance Manger may revise and bring up to date any temporary control measures or instigate any new temporary pollution control measures found necessary as the Work progresses C It is expected that compliance with the pollution control requirements will necessitate performance of certain items of Work at a different time or in a different manner than originally planned causing revisions in scheduling of Work that may interfere with normal construction practices D Unless otherwise accepted by the RTC s Project Manager the total area of erodible earth Material exposed by the Design Builder s operation shall not exceed 750 000 square feet before either temporary pollution control or temporary or permanent erosion control measures are accomplished E Where erosion damage is probably due to the nature of the Material or to the season of the year the Design B
280. ng logo signs alerting motorists to the availability of food gas hotels and services prior to each exit ramp within the Project limits as well as within the limits of NDOT s Phase 1 This is the only instance where the Design Builder shall be responsible for permanent signing outside north of the Project limits 17 3 1 4 Sign Lighting Lighting is not required for signs on this Project See Lighting performance specifications 17 3 2 Pavement Markings 17 3 2 1 General A Use polyurea paint striping Materials for striping Use Preformed Thermoplastic for legends symbols stop bars and crosswalks and REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 190 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 B Use Materials from the NDOT QPL 17 3 2 2 Freeway and Freeway Ramp Markings A Use raised pavement markers urban for all permanent lane line markings B Use contrast markings for edge and gore lines placed on PCCP C Provide edge lines eight 8 inches in width for all pavement surfaces Provide black contrast striping two 2 inches in width on both sides of the line on concrete pavement surfaces D Provide gore lines twelve 12 inches in width for all pavement surfaces Provide black contrast striping two 2 inches in width on both sides of the line on concrete pavement surfaces E Provide arrows ONLY s and storage lines per NDOT Standard Plan T 38 1 2 F Provide r
281. nistration 1993 S HEC 22 Urban Drainage Design Manual Third Edition Federal Highway Administration 2009 T HEC 23 Bridge Scour and Stream Instability Countermeasures Experience Selection and Design Guidance 3 Edition Federal Highway Administration 2009 U HDS 02 Highway Hydrology Second Edition Federal Highway Administration 2002 V HDS 05 Hydraulic Design of Highway Culverts 3 Edition Federal Highway Administration 2012 W Final Clark County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Issuance of a Permit to Allow Incidental Take of 79 Species in Clark County Nevada MSHCP Clark County September 2000 X Soil Survey of Las Vegas Valley Area Nevada Soil Conservation Service United States Department of Agriculture 1985 Y NDOT Qualified Products List Nevada Department of Transportation 2 Flood Insurance Rated Map Community Panel Number 32003 2650 E Clark County Nevada effective August 16 1995 revised September 27 2002 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 154 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 AA Flood Insurance Rated Map Community Panel Number 3200302975 Clark County Nevada effective August 16 1995 revised September 27 2002 BB Flood Insurance Rated Map Community Panel Number 32003C2980 Clark County Nevada effective August 16 1995 revised September 27 2002 CC Flood Insu
282. ns Coordination between the RTC s Biological Monitors and the Design Builder s ECM shall include weekly meetings to identify and forecast biological monitoring staffing requirements locations and activities The Design Builder shall be responsible for communicating the Design Builder s biological monitoring requirements to the RTC s Project Manager so that adequate and timely resources may be provided by the RTC The Design Builder shall be responsible for compliance with the biological requirements of the NEPA documents USFWS Biological Opinion and permits Instances of non compliance shall be reported to the RTC Project Manager or his designee by the RTC s Biological Monitors and the ECM for appropriate action as necessary The Design Builder is notified that biological clearances may be subject to regulatory restrictions beyond the control of the RTC s biological monitors so that the Design Builder and Design Builder s ECM shall schedule construction activities to take into account any time of year biological restrictions such as those involving nesting roosting or spawning 5 3 2 Summary of Environmental Mitigation The following Table 5 1 excerpted from the ROD and cross referenced with the FEIS summarizes design and construction mitigation measures The table is a summary only and more detailed information is contained in the NEPA documents subsequent agency consultation and approval documents and this Performance Specific
283. ns which shall include as a minimum A Stockpiles constructed over 8 tall shall have a road bladed to the top to allow water truck access B Stockpiles shall be watered to form a crust immediately upon completion of activity C A dust palliative shall be applied to all outer surfaces of the stockpiles that include fines and palliative is maintained for the term of the Project D Stockpiles shall be maintained at a 3 1 side slope E All Material stockpiled shall consist of clean earth fill free of construction debris vegetation and other deleterious Material not suited for fills F Deposit of any Material larger than 6 is within distinct piles corresponding to the nominal diameter e g lt 6 6 12 12 24 24 48 G No more than 200 000 cubic yards of stockpiled earthen Material may exceed 6 H The maximum size of Material to be stockpiled shall be 48 inches 18 3 2 Haul Road The Design Builder shall be provided with a right of entry and temporary Construction Easement for the use of Boy Scout Canyon Road as a haul route between the Project and the City s disposal Site Use of the Boy Scout Canyon Road as a haul route shall be subject to the following conditions A All traffic associated with the transport of excess earthen Materials is restricted to the identified haul route within a 40 ft wide temporary Construction Easement B Earthen Material transport and stockpile activities shall not
284. nses or permits to allow the construction or use of dirt roads outside the Project Right of Way so that the Design Builder shall not rely upon securing such licenses or permits not already provided for in RTC Third Party Agreements REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 23 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 3 7 COORDINATION 3 7 1 Public Information Actively assist the RTC s Public Information Manager in providing advance information to the public regarding construction phasing and expected travel impacts Provide appropriate exhibits fact sheets articles etc as required in Public Information Performance Specification 3 7 2 Incident Response Cooperate with the Nevada Highway Patrol local law enforcement and other emergency responders in dealing with vehicle breakdowns accidents fires spills or other emergencies in any area affected by the Project including those on the construction site and on public Traffic Lanes Allow emergency vehicles immediate passage Cooperate in all agency investigation of accidents and other incidents along the Project Notify police and fire departments having jurisdiction over the Project when traffic patterns are to be altered due to construction operations Give the notice in writing with a copy to NDOT Boulder City National Park Service and Bureau of Reclamation at least 48 hours in advance of affecting public traffic identifyin
285. nt Sites Weight in Motion System WIM and the self contained wildlife crossing detection systems Include No 9 pull boxes and design to accommodate future fiber connections F Place fiber within the State Right of Way no further than five feet from the State Right of Way line Deviations will be approved on a case by case basis Provide a minimum of 36 inches of cover over the fiber Fiber optic cable and distribution equipment shall meet the following certification factory and stand alone testing requirements 1 DAT Submit certification or test results for all required testing Submittal of RUS certification will satisfy this requirement for the tests that are required by RUS 1755 900 2 FAT Test all fiber optic cable pigtails jumper cables and patch panels in the factory to demonstrate compliance with the performance requirements of these specifications Submit a copy of the results of factory tests to the Engineer 3 Stand Alone Tests a Pre Installation Testing Visually inspect all cable and equipment upon delivery and again prior to installation Test any equipment that is found to have visual damage After delivery and prior to installation test all fiber optic cable to demonstrate compliance with the performance requirements of these specifications Submit a copy of the results of the pre installation test REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 128 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIG
286. o build stable finished rock cut slopes 2 The rockfall protection plan s that the Design Builder proposes to use to ensure safety during blasting and excavation operations C Final Geotechnical Report s containing structural foundation and embankment construction recommendations from the Design Builder s Geotechnical Engineer D The details and objectives of any instrumentation plan proposed to facilitate Project construction E Instrumentation Report s containing the results of the instrumentation program s and a certification from Design Builder s Geotechnical Engineer confirming that the objectives of the instrumentation program s have been achieved and construction may proceed F Final Inspection Report from the Design Builder s Geotechnical Engineer certifying cut slopes and rockfall containment facilities have been constructed in accordance with the Final Geotechnical Report s and Cut Slope Construction Plan s Section 9 4 1 A B 9 4 2 Submittal Schedule Submittal When Due Number of Copies At least 14 days prior to commencement of geotechnical design 2 Basis of Design Report Instrumentation Plan s With applicable Plan Report 2 Final Geotechnical Report s Rock Slope Rockfall With Release For Construction Submittal 2 Containment Final Geotechnical Rock Cut With Release For Construction Submittal Slope Construction Plan s Final Geotechnical Report s With Releas
287. o editor using image stabilization software The movie will start with a graphic incorporating Project title date and logo Periods of bad weather or inactivity shall be removed to produce a compelling and consistent movie A machine edited movie will not be acceptable 4 3 14 2 Gigapixel Camera A The robotic high definition webcam shall meet or exceed the following requirements Thermostatically controlled IP66 IP67 rated environmentally sealed black powder coated enclosure with stainless steel hardware Impact resistant black powder coated enclosure with Stainless Steel hardware User controlled window wiper Industrial grade solid state embedded Linux System Ultra precise Pan Tilt robotic base designed to provide consistent imaging in all environments Pan Tilt Pan Range 360 Continuous Pan Tilt 30 90 from level Motor Type Stepper Auto generated 360 Megapixel Panoramas up to 1 Gigapixel 1000 megapixels REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 36 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT 16 2 Megapixels 4928 x 3264 pixels Digital SLR camera with a 15 6mm x 23 6mm DX Format CMOS Image Sensor Lens F 3 5 F 5 6 18mm 55mm Optical Zoom Nikon optics for superior image quality Auto Features ISO Shutter White Balance and Focus 640 x 426 live streaming video preview window Communications 10base T 100base TX Ethernet IP Addressing Dynamic or Static 3G or
288. o specify among other things the following mitigation measures G Locations of structural and nonstructural controls stabilization practices offsite Materials including waste borrow and Equipment storage areas surface waters and where storm water discharges to those surface waters The location and description of discharges not associated with the Project Measures to be implemented as art of construction to control pollutants in storm water discharges Storm water controls such as detention or infiltration basins swales riprap or retaining walls Maintenance activities to keep erosion and sediment controls in effective operating condition Protocol for the Inspection of erosion and sediment control devices disturbed areas of the construction Site Equipment and Material storage areas and construction entrance and exit points Descriptions of all non stormwater related discharges associated with construction activity and pollution prevention measures to control these discharges Best management practices BMPs will also be implemented along the Project corridor to reduce water quality impacts to the Colorado River and desert washes The NDOT Handbook of BMPs Water Quality Manuals will be utilized as a guidance document for implementing appropriate BMPs BMPs to be used to maintain water quality during construction include but are not limited to the following Construction Equipment will be cleaned on a regula
289. ocument the quality of all wireless communications components including but not limited to the optical link parameters the wireless link parameters and the ground measurements at all locations Verify all calculated power margins Prepare a path analysis for all radio links including a path profile and a link power budget Show the link s path on a geospatially aware aerial survey If RF repeaters are used document the sufficiency of link bandwidth and capacity C As Built Schematics Provide line diagrams of the completed system to the port level including all components and connections Include fiber strand assignments Follow the REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 121 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 example found in Attachment 5 Reference Documents See Design Requirements Performance Specifications and Attachment 3 Revisions to NDOT Standard Specifications for additional as built requirements D Fiber amp Conduit Manager TelVent Arc FM Provide all conduit and fiber run information to the RTC FAST in an acceptable format for input into the asset management system 11 3 4 POWER Make arrangements and pay all costs for the implementation of continuous uninterrupted power to new ITS components and infrastructure Use Utility power only to power DMS signs TTS signs and video cameras at interchanges Buchanan Boulevard and other locations in n
290. of Access Request proposed by the Design Builder shall be the responsibility of the Design Builder The Design Builder shall submit full and clear documentation and obtain NDOT and Federal Highway Administration FHWA approval of any proposed Change in Access Changes in the Preliminary Project Configuration by the Design Builder may necessitate a NEPA re evaluation All Project costs and delays associated with a NEPA re evaluation due to a deviation in the Project Configuration proposed by the Design Builder shall be the responsibility of the Design Builder 6 8 BOY SCOUT CANYON ROAD Boy Scout Canyon Road crosses the Project alignment at approximately P 560 75 Boy Scout Canyon Road provides paved access to the Boulder City Rifle and Pistol Club and provides access to Canyon Point Road a dirt Road which in turn provides access to areas within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area east of the City As Part of the Project a Bridge will be constructed to carry the freeway over Boy Scout Canyon Road The Design Builder may reprofile and reconstruct Boy Scout Canyon Road where it crosses the Project in order to create an efficient and economical crossing structure The design for a reprofiled and reconstructed Boy Scout Canyon Road crossing the Project shall conform to the following A The Road shall be reconstructed in accordance with the RTC Uniform Standard Drawing 209 1 with a minimum width of 24 ft and a minimum asphalt thickness of th
291. of travel especially for signage and traffic control Compass directions north south east and west may be used to describe the relative position of Project features or area landmarks For example The Scenic View Parking Area is accessed from southbound I 11 US 93 by motorists traveling to Arizona even though vehicles are facing the compass direction north when exiting to the Parking Area Lake Mead is located north of the Project and may be viewed from the Scenic View Parking Area by looking towards the north The Project the Boulder City Bypass passes around the southern and eastern perimeter of the City of Boulder City 1 3 PROJECT WIDE REQUIREMENTS The following requirements pertain to the Project in its entirety A The design and construction of all facilities is to be of high quality durable and maintainable B Protect in place or relocate if necessary all utilities in conflict with the Project unless the Relocation is specifically designated herein to be designed and constructed by Utility Owners C Coordinate all Utility Relocations including those that are designated to be designed and constructed by utilities D Plan design and execute maintenance of traffic associated with the traveling public and construction vehicles minimizing the impact to traffic flow adjacent communities and local businesses E Obtain all required and necessary construction permits and all other assigned permits and sup
292. ollowing the cessation of active operations in that area As permit holder the Design Builder shall notify the Department of Air Quality Management in writing within 10 days following the cessation of active operations on all or a Part of the Project area The Design Builders Environmental Compliance Manager or designated onsite representative shall be required to have successfully completed a Clark County Department of Air Quality Management Dust Control Class All water truck drivers and water pull drivers on the Project shall be required to have successfully completed a Clark County Department of Air Quality Management Dust Control Class As permit holder the Design Builder shall keep records of construction Site self Inspections for the Project duration in accordance with Section 94 8 1 DUST PALLIATIVE The binder for dust palliative shall be a resin emulsion that is miscible in water in the proportions hereinafter provided is noncorrosive and is effective as a dust palliative Resin emulsion shall be composed of from 57 percent to 63 percent of semi liquid petroleum resin and the remainder water to which a suitable emulsifying agent has been added A B The binder shall be mixed with additional water at the job Site and at the appropriate rate of 4 parts of water to 1 part of binder The resin emulsion shall be readily miscible with water and when diluted with any hard water in proportions of 1 part emulsion to 10 parts water
293. oncrete barrier patterns Anti graffiti coating is not required on smooth standard surfaces of natural concrete color or smooth standard surfaces painted with the standard paint colors Prepare the surfaces and apply the finish in accordance with the Manufacturer s instructions 15 5 10 Public Stakeholder Participation The Design Builder shall establish a Task Force Group that meets regularly weekly or bi weekly to address the development of the Project Design Concepts the Project s Landscape and Aesthetics Master Plan the Final Design Plans and other landscape and aesthetic concerns that arise during the design phase of the Work The Task Force shall be led by the licensed Landscape Architect in charge of the design effort on the Project and shall include the designers of the landscape and aesthetics elements and RTC and NDOT representatives The Design Builder shall establish a series of Stakeholder meetings with the City of Boulder City the National Park Service and NDOT The RTC shall be in attendance at all meetings The Design Builder shall notify all Stakeholders a minimum of 3 weeks prior to any meeting A minimum of 1 public meeting shall be held where the Landscape and Aesthetic Concepts are presented This meeting may occur in conjunction with other scheduled public meetings on the Project and must provide for the landscape and aesthetic concept to be presented to the public The RTC and NDOT shall be in attendance at the mee
294. onsibility of the Design Builder to locate and design The Design Builder shall be fully responsible for all geotechnical investigations as well as analyses for Project elements from 779 00 to 802 00 and other Project design elements for which geotechnical data is not included in the Preliminary Plans 9 3 3 Groundwater The Boulder City Wastewater Treatment Plant produces effluent discharges near stations P 359 50 and P 363 00 Information from two temporary groundwater monitoring wells installed in this area is available Section 9 2 2 1 Shallow groundwater should be anticipated in this vicinity which may need to be controlled during construction Provide mitigation measures as necessary Provide permanent drain systems in Project designs that compensate for or prevent clogging with fines chemical precipitates or biological growth 9 3 4 Foundations A Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Nevada shall design foundations to provide support having deformations within the limits specified in Section 9 3 10 Do not use auger cast piles for permanent Structures Spread footings to support Structures are not allowed to be placed on MSE Backfill Design new Bridges and retaining wall foundations using Load and Resistance Factor Design LRFD code Use the following LRFD Parameters for Spread Footings in New Embankment Borrow Fill with Approach Embankment Fill Slopes 2H 1V Section 2 1 Standard A For Bearing
295. onstruction when the Project is located within desert tortoise habitat to ensure that construction activities will not inadvertently harm desert tortoises B The Boulder City Bypass Project will include permanent fencing When new permanent tortoise proof fencing is installed fencing will tie in to Culverts which can be utilized by tortoises to move under the Roadway where appropriate C Tortoise friendly barriers will be placed at gates to Material Sites and access Road locations D The following requirements will be included in the Contract Documents The Design Builder is responsible for adhering to these requirements throughout the life of the Project i e pre construction construction and post construction activities 1 Speed limit A 25 mile per hour speed limit shall be posted within the Project area including Material Sites haul routes and on unpaved access roads 2 Education A desert tortoise education program which includes the identification habits and protected status information for the desert tortoise is provided to all Workers The NPS will provide a manatory desert tortoise education program required for all Workers working within the LMNA Project personnel shall exercise caution when commuting to the Project area and obey speed limits No pets shall be permitted in any Project construction area 3 Litter control A litter control program including use of covered raven proof trash receptacles and daily trash
296. ontrol facilities lying within the Roadway prism will be Part of the Project design and Bridge Structures or Culverts under the new Roadway will be incorporated into the hydraulic modeling Natural floodplains will be perpetuated using Culverts and or Bridges Facilities will be designed and constructed such that no adverse impacts to the 100 year event will be created Impacts to floodplains will be mitigated by the adoption of BMPs to maintain the integrity of the floodplains located in the vicinity of the construction Site As noted above the NDOT Handbook BMPs Water Quality Manuals will be utilized as a guidance document for implementing appropriate BMPs The following are BMP improvements to be applied during construction A Construction staging access points and Material stockpiling shall be kept away from regulatory flood zones B Temporary construction berms and other means of redirecting storm water shall be constructed in such a way as to not expand an area with flooding as described in the FEIS Section 4 7 3 C Locations tor servicing washing and refueling of Equipment will be designated away from Channels or swales that would convey runoff to regulatory flood zones D Contaminated Material shall be kept away from flood zones Temporary barriers and containers to confine the Materials shall be used 5 3 13 Cultural Resources Formal consultations have been completed with the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office
297. ool Provide a portable lowering tool to lower and raise the camera assembly Provide a tool that has a heavy duty gear box a braking system to control lowering and raising speed and direction and to prevent freewheeling frame and lowering cable Provide gearing such that the effort required to lower and raise the camera assembly is minimal Provide provisions that will permit use of either a hand crank or power drill to raise or lower the camera assembly Supply two hand cranks and one 373 W 0 5 HP variable speed reversible power drill with 1 2 key type chuck with appropriate bits to operate the lowering tool Provide hand cranks and a power drill assembly that can be used interchangeably at every location with a lowering device Umbilical Cord Supply 1 connectorized umbilical cord per cabinet to facilitate a fully functional connection between the camera assembly and the control cabinet when the camera assembly is in the lowered position at ground level Furnish the umbilical cord with connectors on one end that mate with the multi contact connectors at the lower connection box such that full operation is achieved without opening the dome enclosure Furnish the umbilical cord with rubber grommet water resistant connectors and in a length that accommodates the connection from the cabinet to the lowered camera assembly with no strain Furnish the spare umbilical cords in a length equal to the longest required for the field installations The l
298. or existing signs may be installed on existing sign Structures if the existing Structures are appropriately located and meet all other requirements of the Contract Coordinate overall guide sign layout and sign presentation with the RTC and NDOT Traffic to ensure continuity throughout the corridor Submit the signing plan in a roll plot format covering the entire Project and pertinent offsite guide signs to facilitate review with each design Submittal Sign design shall be done using the software listed in Section 2 Design Requirements Submit sign panel details legend letter series shields arrow size etc to the RTC and NDOT for Review and Comment prior to sign fabrication and construction 17 3 1 1 Sign Materials Use all new sign Material at the time of installation Use Materials from the NDOT Qualified Products List QPL Use ASTM Type IV IX or XI reflective sheeting Material for all regulatory and ground mounted guide sign installations Use Type IV reflective sheeting for background Material and Type or reflective sheeting for all legend on overhead guide sign installations REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 189 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Use ASTM Type or fluorescent reflective sheeting on warning sign installations Overlay acrylic EC films and inks used for assembly shall be certified for use by the Manufacturer of the sh
299. or the removal of the existing overhead transmission facilities from the Project Right of Way and shall coordinate and facilitate the Relocation Work by the CRC to minimize power outages and avoid delays to the Project The Design Builder shall not obstruct maintenance access by Utility companies to transmission towers and poles and shall provide for transmission tower and pole maintenance access in the Design Builder s design Transmission towers and poles which are located within the Project Right of Way shall have maintenance access from existing maintenance roads outside the Right of Way Control of access fencing shall be placed between the freeway and the transmission towers and poles and no closer than 50 ft from the towers and poles to provide maintenance access around the facility The ground area in a perimeter 50 ft from each tower and pole shall have traversable gradients to allow access by Utility company maintenance vehicles Retaining walls may be required between the freeway and the transmission towers and poles to maintain traversable gradients within 50 ft from the towers and poles Control of access fencing shall include minimum 16 ft wide swing gates to provide emergency access along transmission corridors or maintenance access from the freeway where maintenance access from outside the freeway is unavailable Side slopes shall be flattened to 10 1 at gate locations to accommodate maintenance vehicles 12 3 2 Water Facilities
300. orative light fixtures including decorative or ambient lights Within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area LMNRA National Park Service lands disturbed by construction as well as excavated cuts and embankment fills shall be designed and constructed to retain a natural appearance Slopes shall be contoured to provide roughened surfaces to look as much like the surrounding terrain as possible with rounded edges and matching natural lines and shapes The NPS will be responsible for seed and plant salvage and replanting salvaged plants within the LMNRA The Design Builder shall be responsible for stripping subsoil and surface soil stockpiling subsoil and surface soil replacing subsoil and surface soil and planting seeds salvaged by the NPS 15 3 1 Schedule The Design Builder shall submit an anticipated schedule for the Landscape and Landscape Submittals that shows anticipated dates for Submittal of each deliverable The schedule shall also include anticipated meeting dates for task force Stakeholder and public meetings as required in this Performance Specification The schedule shall be updated if dates shift during the process Submit the schedule within the first 30 calendar days after NTP 15 3 2 Pre construction Videotaping of Existing Terrain Prior to start of construction document all existing terrain with photo or video in a walk through field survey after the Contract has been awarded The documented survey shall be used to compare
301. osed At least 30 days prior to commencing 2 Inorganic Mulches applicable construction Maintenance Schedule and At least 30 days prior to commencing 2 Contact Information applicable construction Samples of proposed At least 30 days prior to commencing 2 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 180 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Submittal When Due Number of Copies decomposed granite applicable construction boulders rock mulch and cobble photo with reference to determine size and color REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 181 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 16 0 LIGHTING PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 16 1 SCOPE This specification covers the design and construction of Roadway lighting The design and construction of all Roadway lighting systems and components shall provide functionality durability ease of maintenance safety and aesthetics Replacement of existing lighting affected by the Design Builder s operations or for accommodation of Project Configuration improvements is required Replace all existing HPS Cobra Heads with LED equivalent heads within the Project limits This would include on and off ramps and unsignalized intersections at the Nevada Interchange at SR172 Provide partial interchange lighting at the I 11 US 95 Interchange Provide full ramp lighting for
302. otential for Human Exposure Southern Nevada USA The article reports on the findings of an investigation in Southern Nevada of naturally occurring fibrous actinolite a regulated amphibole asbestos mineral in rock soil and dust that can be transported by wind water cars or on clothing According to the article of forty three rock soil and dust samples collected in and around the Boulder City area all contained fibrous amphiboles The authors identified the sources of the fibrous amphiboles as naturally occurring rock Miocene pluton and sediment eroded from rock formations forming large alluvial fans The article identifies rock and alluvium with the potential to contain fibrous amphiboles as naturally occurring throughout the Project area and encompassing all of the City of Boulder City On January 3 2014 the Clark County Department of Air Quality Management posted on their website the following University of Nevada Las Vegas UNLV researchers Brenda Buck and Rod Metcalf recently published an article related to Natural Occurring Asbestos in the Boulder City Southeast Henderson and the Colorado River Black Canyon areas Naturally occurring asbestos occurs in rocks and soils as a result of natural geological processes and is found in many states west of the Rockies Currently UNLV researchers have identified Actinolite asbestos in the rocks and soils however there is still much that is unknown about the extent of th
303. otherwise stipulated in this specification Standards specifically cited in the body of the specification establish requirements that shall have precedence over all others Should the requirements in any standard conflict with those in another the higher quality standard in the sole opinion of the RTC shall govern It is the Design Builder s responsibility to obtain clarification of any unresolved ambiguity prior to proceeding with design or construction Use the most current version of each listed standard or reference as of the Proposal Due Date unless modified by Addendum or Change Order 4 2 1 Standards Traffic and Construction Noise Abatement Policy NDOT 2003 4 2 2 References None 4 3 REQUIREMENTS 4 3 1 Boulder City Bypass Design Build Project Public Information and Outreach rogram The Design Builder will conduct a public information and outreach program for the 1 11 Boulder City Bypass Design Build Project The program will include the following services A Establish and maintain an 1 11 Boulder City Bypass Public Outreach Office in Boulder City to serve as the focal point for public outreach activities The Public Outreach Office shall be a part of the Integrated Project Office B Establish and maintain a comprehensive plan of activities C Provide public outreach staff to answer project phone calls assist walk in visitors to public outreach office maintain public outreach Materials maintain an administrative r
304. oute shield legend pavement markings for supplemental guidance of vehicles 17 3 23 Non Freeway Markings A Use RTC standards for raised pavement markings B Provide crosswalks and stop bars per NDOT Standard Plan T 38 1 3 C Provide dotted lines and storage lane lines eight 8 inches in width per NDOT Standard Plans D Provide longitudinal striping four 4 inches wide E Provide broken white lines four 4 inches in width per NDOT Standard Plan F Provide arrows ONLY s and storage lane lines per NDOT Standard Plan 38 1 2 and 17 3 3 Submittals Submittal When Due Number of Copies Guide Sign Layout Roll Plot With each Design Submittal 2 Graffiti and Theft Mitigation Plan With Definitive Design Submittal 2 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 191 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 18 0 DISPOSAL OF EXCESS EXCAVATED MATERIAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 18 1 SCOPE Under the terms of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Boulder City dated the Design Builder may dispose of up to 1 million cubic yards of excess excavated Material at a disposal Site designated by the City The disposal Site designated by the City is a 20 acre Site located adjacent to the south side of the Boulder City Landfill on Boy Scout Canyon Road south of Utah Street see Figure 18 1 The Design Builder may use the City s designated disposal Site at the op
305. owering device manufacturer shall furnish a factory representative or a trained qualified manufacturer s representative to assist the electrical Design Builder with the assembly and testing of REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 133 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 the first lowering system onto the pole assembly The manufacturer shall furnish the applicable DOT engineer documentation certifying that the electrical Design Builder has been instructed on the installation operation and safety features of the lowering device The Design Builder shall be responsible for providing applicable maintenance personnel on siteLdperational instructions Testing Requirements Perform testing as required and the following SALT Demonstrate that the camera lowering system successfully lowers and raises according to design intentions In the lowered position connect the camera to the control cabinet and demonstrate that the CCTV camera is operable In the raised position secure and detach the connection a minimum of 5 times and ensure that the camera is operable after each insertion SST Proper operation of the lowering device will be demonstrated through CCTV testing SAT Within 1 week from the end of the SAT period lower and raise the camera and verify correct operation of the lowering device and camera 11 3 8 Dynamic Message Sign DMS Evaluate potential traffic diversions
306. owing control of access and record with the County Assessor all easements depicted on said drawings 7 7 GROUNDING OF FENCING Within 1 100 ft of overhead WAPA CRC SCE and NV Energy electrical power transmission lines 2 Western Area Power Administration License Areas and 3 Western Area Power Administration Easement Areas fencing shall be grounded Designs for grounding shall be reviewed and approved by WAPA CRC SCE and NV Energy at their respective crossings 7 8 SUBMITTALS Submittal When Due Number of Copies At least 30 days prior to commencement 4 Access Control Plan of construction operations Ungulate Fencing and At least 30 days prior to commencement 3 Escape Ramp Design of construction operations REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 87 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 8 0 STRUCTURES PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 8 1 SCOPE This Performance Specification covers the design construction and load rating of Structures including Bridges drainage Structures wildlife crossings retaining walls barriers and sign signal and lighting Structures The design and construction of all structural systems and components shall provide functionality durability ease of maintenance safety and shall conform to the Project aesthetics plan Adaptability for future widening of the I 11 Roadway shall also be considered as Part of structure
307. p offs and to prohibit pedestrian access to the freeway All areas accessible to pedestrians including pathways Roadways and access routes from the parking area shall meet ADA standards 10 3 4 Ramps and Roadways Ramps and Roadways serving the Scenic View Parking Area shall be signed to discourage parking on the Shoulder walking along the Shoulder or pedestrian access to areas beyond the parking area and observation area Ramps constructed adjacent to mainline Bridges designated as wildlife crossings shall be constructed on Bridge Structures as required to also facilitate wildlife crossing 10 3 5 Aesthetic Treatment and Interpretive Panels The design of the Scenic View Parking Area shall be consistent with and shall incorporate elements of design from the Landscaping and Aesthetic Plan for the Bypass The observation area shall include interpretive panels which provide historical or factual information with respect to the construction of Hoover Dam or Lake Mead The interpretive panels shall be spread out so as to avoid clustering of pedestrians The Design Builder shall design the interpretive panels in consultation with the National Park Service 10 3 6 Prohibited Access Signing and appropriate barriers railings fencing barrier rail etc shall be incorporated into the design and construction of the parking area observation area ramps and Roadways to prohibit pedestrian access to the freeway and to natural areas beyond the park
308. pair or replace any meter or part of a meter which is known or suspected to be registering incorrectly All such repairs or replacements shall be made by the City s representatives at City cost D Potable Water Rates The Design Builder shall pay to the City commercial potable water rates for water withdrawn from hydrants For the potable water the Design Builder shall pay standard connection fees and deposit at the City s Utility Office In addition to the service connection fees mentioned herein above Design Builder shall pay a rate of A The water rate per thousand gallons used shall be the rate shown in each category of the City tiered commercial rate structure as established by the most recent rate resolution adopted by the City Council and periodically updated B The water rate per thousand gallons used outside the City limits shall be twice the rate shown in each category of the City s tiered commercial rate structure as established by the most recent rate resolution adopted by the City Council and periodically updated C The Design Builder is hereby notified that from time to time water rates and or service charges may be changed as established by the City Council by resolution consistent REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 199 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 with and proportionate to increases assessed to all users of water within the City s
309. pe roughness or any other physical aspect that could alter either the stormwater carrying capacity or upstream downstream water surface elevations of flow characteristics by hydraulic modeling 13 3 6 NDOT s Boulder City Bypass Phase Project Coordinate the Project with the NDOT Boulder City Bypass Project Phase to accommodate the tie in to this Project 13 3 7 Pavement Drainage Design pavement drainage and inlets in accordance with the NDOT Drainage Manual and HEC 22 Do not allow runoff to flow from offsite areas onto the Roadway surface except where flows exceed the design storm event 13 3 8 Inlets Design inlets to optimize spacing interception efficiencies i e bypass at all inlets ease of maintenance and spread criteria per NDOT Drainage Manual while adhering to other design criteria such as maximum pipe length placement of inlets prior to superelevation transitions etc REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 157 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Design drop inlets on grade with a minimum 25 clogging factor and inlets in a sag with a minimum 50 clogging factor The structural elements of drop inlets and appurtenances shall be composed of Structural Steel or reinforced concrete All grates shall be fabricated steel or cast iron Slotted drains will not be permitted Use trench drain in favor of slotted drain wherever possible Use products listed on
310. port the RTC with the information required for permits to be obtained by the RTC after Contract execution F Plan and execute all environmental commitments mitigation assigned G Provide and manage a proactive Public Information Pl community outreach public relations plan in conjunction with the RTC H Provide a comprehensive Quality Management Plan and conduct all design and construction Quality Control QC and Quality Assurance QA for the Project I Abide by the terms of Third Party Agreements and permits J Develop and maintain a safe Project and K Any other activities functions or elements necessary for the successful completion of the Project REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 3 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 1 4 RIGHT OF WAY The Project will be constructed within the Rights of Way obtained by the RTC for the construction of the Project These Rights of Way include A Right of Entry granted to the RTC by the City of Boulder City under the terms of the Interlocal Agreement dated 11 14 13 B Easement Outgrant granted to the RTC by the Western Area Power Administration dated 1 6 14 C A Special Use Permit for Right of Entry to be granted to the Federal Highway Administration from the National Park Service D Easements granted to the Nevada Department of Transportation by the City of Boulder City under the terms of the Interlocal Agreem
311. r and assignment e g Spare Data 0 4 CCTV 26 etc as appropriate Include a summary sheet with each submittal that clearly illustrates length and measured loss versus budgeted loss for each fiber or connected fiber path as appropriate Provide calculations and notations for each fiber or fiber path and wavelength that include total loss measured dB km loss the number of connectors terminations pigtails and jumper cables and any anomalies over 0 1 dB Following completion of all testing and approval compile and submit two organized test notebooks that include all required test results summary tables OTDR traces and saved test data 11 3 6 Detectors Provide new detectors in conjunction with the extension of the ITS infrastructure Provide Microwave Radar Detector System MRDS detectors covering all mainline lanes and ramps at minimum 1 mile and maximum 3 mile spacing Ensure that detectors cover all lanes of the Highway with no degradation of component subsystem or system performance Conform to the MRDS specifications provided in Attachment 3 Revisions to NDOT Standard Specification Do not mount MRDS detectors on existing or new overpass Bridge Structures Detector system from the following A Wavetronic s Smart sensor HD Series Furnish install calibrate and Test all components make all power and data connections to provide a fully operational detector system that is compatible with the existing RTC FAST Central Soft
312. r basis Equipment will be inspected daily for leaks and repaired immediately upon discovery of a leak Designated locations will be provided for servicing washing and refueling of Equipment away from temporary or permanent Channels or swales Contaminated Material shall be kept at a safe distance from a drainage system Temporary barriers and containers will confine any contaminated Materials Upon completion of construction all contaminated Materials on the construction Site will be removed and disposed of in accordance to federal regional and local regulations A spill response containment and cleanup plan will be developed and implemented by the Design Builder If construction of temporary access roads produces a Channel that contains a path of least resistance to a major drainage a silt barrier will be installed and maintained to trap sediment Trapped sediment and debris that accumulates will be taken offsite before the barrier is removed after completion of construction Where needed small basins to trap sediment runoff and to detain it during the construction period will be installed REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 161 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Soils along the banks of drainage Channels and Roadway crossings will be stabilized to prevent erosion and sediment deposition Soils may be stabilized using measures such as erosion control b
313. r use as off highway vehicle OHV crossings In addition the Project will include two double celli2 ft x 12 ft undercrossings of the Bypass one east of US 95 and one east of the Mead Substation to allow OHV s to cross from one side of the Bypass to the other Emergency and Maintenance Access At Buchanan Boulevard the Project will include an Emergency and Maintenance Access to the Bypass This access will allow emergency vehicles to access the freeway between the two interchanges at the two ends of the Project to decrease emergency response time to accidents In addition the WAPA may use the Access to allow heavy Equipment to access the Mead Substation without passing through Boulder City The access road will be paved will include emergency warning flashers and will be provided with locked gates so that no public vehicular access will be allowed Construct four paved emergency crossovers One shall be in conjunction with the emergency access to be constructed at Buchanan Boulevard at approximately P 405 00 and the others shall be located at approximately 301 00 523 00 and P 641 00 Emergency crossovers shall be signed for use by authorized vehicles only Wildlife Crossings Designated wildlife crossings to facilitate the safe passage of bighorn sheep and other indigenous animals from one side of the freeway to the other include 1 Highway Bridges included in f which allow animals to cross under th
314. ramp designs shall be submitted to the RTC and Nevada Department of Wildlife for Acceptance The ADOT Standard Drawings for 7 ft wildlife fencing and wildlife escape ramps may be used with the fence height increased to 8 ft 7 5 FENCING AT WILDLIFE CROSSINGS Fencing at wildlife crossings shall be designed to direct animals towards the crossing locations This means that fences should be place at an angle of 45 degrees or greater from the Right of Way line to provide a large opening at the Right of Way and narrowing to take advantage of the largest possible opening at the freeway Take advantage of natural terrain where possible Do not skyline fencing within the El Dorado Mountains from the perspective of the freeway 7 6 ACCEPTANCE OF ACCESS CONTROL PLAN The Design Builder shall submit the proposed permanent fencing plan for access control to the RTC Project Manager for review and Acceptance The RTC Project Manager shall submit the Design REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 86 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Builder s Access Control Plan to NDOT NDOW and the NPS for concurrence The Design Builder will coordinate with the RTC NDOT NDOW and NPS to revise the fencing plan and details to meet the requirements of these agencies After the control of access fencing is accepted by all involved agencies the Design Builder shall prepare updated Right of Way Drawings sh
315. rance Rated Map Community Panel Number 32003C2990 Clark County Nevada effective August 16 1995 revised September 27 2002 DD Flood Insurance Rated Map Community Panel Number 32003C2995 Clark County Nevada effective August 16 1995 revised September 27 2002 13 3 REQUIREMENTS 13 3 1 General Requirements Provide storm water collection and conveyance facilities designed to safely and efficiently handle storm runoff consistent with the NDOT Drainage Manual Nevada Drainage Law the Boulder City U S 93 Corridor Study Construction Mitigation Measures contained in the Record of Decision and these specifications A minimum of 45 calendar days prior to any construction submit a drainage design memorandum describing drainage design criteria methods special situations divergences from provided preliminary design information etc Make on going drainage design calculations assumptions decisions etc available for Oversight review by the RTC and NDOT Prepare a final drainage report documenting the entire drainage design assumptions calculations special circumstances etc Provide electronic and hard copies of reports and calculations Format and contents of the final report should be in accordance with guidance in the NDOT Drainage Manual Develop drainage plans and construction notes according to format guidance in the NDOT Drainage Manual The majority of the Project alignment is through undeveloped land Few significant draina
316. reas of non compliance have been corrected and evidence thereof is submitted For equipment that has failed and subsequently been repaired or modified prepare and deliver a report that describes the nature of the failure and the corrective action taken Submit this report for approval prior to shipping the modified equipment The Department will not pay for re design and modification of failed equipment After 3 failing tests remove and replace the faulty equipment at the integrators expense A FAT When required conduct FATs on each unit of equipment that verifies proper operation of all required functions Submit FAT results for approval Do not deliver equipment until FAT results has been received and approved by the RTC B SALT Conduct approved stand alone post delivery pre installation tests on all fiber optic cable Conduct approved Stand Alone Tests non network on each unit of equipment after installation in the field Furnish all necessary test equipment test software and test forms as required C SST Conduct approved SSTs for the field equipment and related equipment at the Hub once they are completed Conduct SSTs on the following groups of equipment after the listed equipment has been installed and interconnected CCTV Equipment CCTV Field Equipment Video Encoder Network Equipment Field Hardened Ethernet switch DMS Equipment DMS Assembly TTS Assembly REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 124 R
317. ree inches 3 B The reconstructed Road shall be constructed with a maximum grade of 6 C The reconstructed Road shall be designed with a design speed of 30 mph D The clear horizontal width under the bridge shall be 80 ft to accommodate future widening of Boy Scout Canyon Road Canyon Point Road a dirt Road currently crosses the Project alignment at approximately 555 00 As Part of the Project the present Canyon Point Road crossing of the Project will be abandoned and Canyon Point Road will be realigned and connected to Boy Scout Canyon Road on the east side of the freeway The maximum slope of the new dirt Road connection of Canyon Point Road to Boy Scout Canyon Road shall be 8 The Design Builder shall obtain a temporary Construction Easement for the reconstruction of Boy Scout Canyon Road and the new connection to Canyon Point Road from the City of Boulder City where the design extends outside the Project Right of Way The design for the reconstruction of Boy Scout Canyon Road and the connection to Canyon Point Road shall be submitted to the City of Boulder City for acceptance REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 82 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 The reconstruction of Boy Scout Canyon Road shall be coordinated with the Boulder City Rifle and Pistol Club to maintain access during construction 6 9 MAINTENANCE ROADS The Project design shall in
318. removal is implemented 4 Fencing The installation and maintenance of permanent and temporary tortoise proof fencing to exclude tortoises from entering the Project area is required as Part of the pre construction activities The fence must meet USFWS and NDOT Standards with zero clearance between the ground and the bottom of the fence The exposed fence line must be kept clear of weeds and debris REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 56 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT 10 11 12 Tortoise guards shall be placed at all Road access points where desert tortoise proof fencing is interrupted to exclude desert tortoises from the Road All tortoise fencing will be monitored daily and after major storm events and repairs made immediately Repairs will monitored by the authorized biologist Staging and storage areas Vehicles and Equipment must be parked inside of the fenced Project area Materials and Equipment must be stored inside of the fenced Project or Material Site area No land disturbance can take place outside of the fenced area Open water storage areas must be within tortoise proof fence and any water pipelines must be leak free or surrounded by tortoise proof fencing Pipes will be regularly monitored for leaks and repairs made immediately Tortoise clearance An authorized RTC desert tortoise biologist will conduct a tortoise clearance survey prior to land disturbance and Material Site use Th
319. rete Placement Diagrams 14 Approach Slab Details 15 Bridge Rail Layout and Details 16 Expansion Joint Details 17 Bearing Details 18 Aesthetic Treatments and Details and 19 Bar Bend Details 20 Reinforcing Steel Bill of Materials Release for Construction 100 Submittal This Submittal will include an Accepted Basis of Design Report an Accepted Definitive Design Submittal and an Accepted REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 91 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Substructure and or Superstructure Interim Design Submittal This Submittal shall consist of the sealed drawings specified under items 3 and 4 above and shall provide sufficient detail to demonstrate that the Design Builder is adhering to the applicable design standards for the Project Structures This Submittal shall also include a Final Geotechnical Report Final Specifications Final Sealed Calculations Sealed Check Calculations and a Sealed Bridge Load Rating Report and all load rating deliverables required in Section 3 2 3 of this Performance Specification F Final Design Documents This Submittal shall consist of the As Built signed and sealed drawings specified under items 3 and 4 above This Submittal shall also include a Final Sealed Geotechnical Report and Final Sealed Specifications 8 3 2 Bridge Load Ratings Provide load ratings for all Structures meeting the definition of a B
320. ridge per 23CFR650 National Bridge Inspection Standards NBIS A Bridge is defined as a structure carrying Highway traffic and having a span length of greater than 20 feet measured along the centerline of the Road A wildlife crossing is also defined as a Bridge A series of separate pipes or Culverts shall also be considered a Bridge if their combined length is more than 20 feet provided that each individual pipe or Culvert is separated by a distance less than or equal to 1 2 the diameter of the individual pipe or Culvert 8 3 2 1 General Rating Methodology Calculate load ratings for new Bridges by the Load and Resistance Factor Rating method accordance with the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation Prepare load ratings in conformance with FHWA memorandum dated October 30 2006 subject Information Bridge Load Ratings for National Bridge Inventory Load rate straight girder Bridges using line girder analysis Load rate curved girder Bridges using a refined 2D analysis Load rate concrete box girders except those of complex geometry on a whole Bridge basis The total number of wheel lines for a concrete box girder Bridge must be equal to the sum of the wheel lines for the individual girders Load rate all new Bridges for inventory and operating ratings for HL93 loading defined in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications Load rate all Bridges for operating rating for the California permit vehicles P13 P9 and P5 Apply
321. riers and sign signal and lighting Structures shall be designed and constructed in conformance with the requirements of the Contract Documents and these Performance Specifications The Design Builder will ensure that the Engineer of Record is available during construction of the Bridges and Structures sealed by the registrant In the event that the Engineer of Record is no longer employed by the Design Builder another individual may be substituted with the Acceptance of the RTC provided that individual is a Registered Civil Engineer in the State of Nevada and possesses equivalent design experience with respect to similar Bridge types and Structures Prepare design calculations load ratings Contract plans working shop drawings and all required construction Submittals using English units Bridges are considered to be highly skewed when support centerlines are skewed more than 30 degrees from perpendicular to the Bridge centerline A refined analysis may be required for Bridges with skews greater than 30 degrees A refined analysis is mandatory for Bridges with skews greater than 60 degrees Curved Bridges are defined in Article 4 6 1 2 of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications The use of the approximate analysis methods for curved Bridges mentioned in Article 4 6 2 2 4 of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications is not permitted Specifically use of the V load method for curved steel I girders the M R method for curved steel bo
322. rocedures are approved If directed postpone any test to seven days in order to accommodate the schedules of the Engineer and his representatives Ensure that all equipment to be tested is ready for testing prior to the performance of and Department witnessing of the tests Complete and submit approved test data forms containing all of the data taken as well as quantitative results for each test for review and approval The test data forms will be the basis for rejection or acceptance of the required test Have an Authorized Representative sign all test data forms Failure of any item to meet the requirements for any test will be counted as a defect and the equipment under test will be subject to rejection Rejected equipment may be re tested provided all areas of non compliance have been corrected and evidence thereof is submitted SALT Testing Work with the DMS vendor and conduct and report approved SALTs non network on each unit of equipment after installation Furnish all necessary test equipment test software and test forms as required Supply a bucket truck and operator if needed as required SST Testing Work with the DMS vendor and conduct and report approved SSTs for the field equipment and related equipment once it is interconnected to form a complete subsystem For each DMS demonstrate that messages can be selected uploaded and confirmed at the central operator workstation using the FAST central system software Conduct SS
323. rom sensitive receptors Should extremely noisy Work be required potentially affected Parties will be notified C C Protected otherwise sensitive plants will be removed prior to construction as required by State and federal guidelines Salvaged plants will be held for replanting along construction zone margins other Project affected areas or alternate lands C other elements calls for the cleaning of construction Equipment prior to their use on this Project BIO pp 4 Vegetation and topsoil salvage and replacement will be 22 7 21 implemented Agency guidelines and management practices will be implemented 10 4 22 In the BO issued pursuant to completion of detailed design the USFWS will stipulate measures to minimize take of Mojave desert tortoise and other sensitive species These measures will be incorporated as conditions in the Contracting Documents It is anticipated that desert tortoise surveys tortoise fencing of construction areas Relocation of tortoises found onsite clearance of areas to be disturbed and onsite Project monitoring will be stipulated BIO p 4 22 Tortoise burrows in the construction area will be inspected and collapsed if unoccupied to prevent reoccupation prior to construction J J J 4 23 Pursuant to the MSHOP a per acre fee for tortoise habitat impacted by Project construction will be assessed These monies are employed to offset the
324. rove Buchanan Boulevard during the course of the Project The Design Builder shall coordinate and cooperate with the WAPA designer and contractor including providing freeway Roadway and drainage design and construction information relative to Buchanan Boulevard The Design Builder shall coordinate with any contractors assigned permits to construct near the Project by the City of Boulder City and shall identify such permit holders through coordination with the City 3 7 5 NDOT Occupancy Permits Obtain Occupancy Permits from NDOT for Work in the Right of Way of US 95 US 93 SR 172 and the area from Station P 183 00 at the beginning of the Project to US 95 Submit traffic barricading plans to NDOT for Work on US 95 and US 93 in accordance with the Occupancy Permits and conduct Work in accordance with the approved barricade plans 3 8 INTERMEDIATE MILESTONES The Design Builder s construction schedule shall incorporate measures to minimize the length of time when traffic is detoured or diverted to temporary routes through or around the Work areas The Design Builder shall establish intermediate Milestones to start and complete Work elements adversely affecting traffic on US 95 and on US 93 3 8 1 SR 172 Nevada Interchange Reconstruction Minimizing disruption of traffic to and from Arizona and avoiding inconvenience to visitors to Hoover Dam is an important aspect of the Project Accordingly at the SR 172 Nevada Interchange traffic o
325. rrent version of each listed standard or reference as of the Proposal Due Date unless modified by Addendum or Change Order 13 2 1 Standards A 2001 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction NDOT B 2010 Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction NDOT C Drainage Manual 2 Edition NDOT December 2006 D Water Quality Manual Planning and Design Guide Nevada Department of Transportation 2006 E Water Quality Manual Construction Site Best Management Practices Nevada Department of Transportation 2006 F Hydrologic Criteria and Drainage Design Manual Clark County Regional Flood Control District August 1999 and subsequent revisions 13 2 2 References A Boulder City U S 93 Corridor Study Final Environmental Impact Statement and Section 4 f Evaluation Volume and Il FHWA NV EIS 00 02 F NDOT April 2005 B Record of Decision FHWA NV EIS 00 02 F Boulder City U S 93 Corridor Study Clark County Nevada Federal Highway Administration Department of Transportation December 8 2005 C 35 Design Report for the US 93 95 Boulder City Bypass Phase 2 Volumes Il and Ill No 73320 VTN July 2008 D Final Design Report for the West Airport Golf Course Channel Boulder Creek Channel VTN Nevada June 2002 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 153 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 E Conceptual Drainage Report for t
326. rs a day for the life of this contract and be capable of being on site within 3 hours of notification Submit resume detailing the above qualifications of the System Engineer for review and approval within 30 calendar days of Notice to Proceed 11 3 10 1 Integration Design install and configure a complete ITS system combining new devices and infrastructure associated with this Project with existing ITS components including hardware and software resulting in an inclusive end to end solution 11 3 10 2 Testing Equipment Purchase new for this Project and turn over to RTC FAST at Project Completion one set of all Equipment used to Test the ITS components and or system A Testing Equipment to be provided with appropriate 3 year software licenses 1 OTDR Power Meter Corning OV1000 with Power Meter and VFL module 2 Fusion splicer Fitel S178A version2 with clever kit and clamps 3 Network Analyzer Fluke Optiview XG Network Tablet 11 3 11 Towers Poles Existing towers poles may be considered for mounting ITS Equipment as accepted by RTC FAST Provide structural calculations demonstrating the existing towers poles are capable of supporting the proposed Equipment Design new towers poles in accordance with NDOT ITS Standards for Poles Section 8 3 9 and any additional requirements of ITS Equipment manufacturer s REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 145 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJ
327. rtation will construct the portion of the Bypass north of Station P 183 00 contemporaneously with this Project Reference Documents refer to NDOT s Phase 1 as that portion of the Bypass north of US 95 However for the purposes of this Project the portion of Phase 1 to be constructed by NDOT is located north of P 183 00 and the portion of Phase 1 between P 183 00 and US 95 is incorporated into this Project and is only referred to as a Part of Phase 1 in Reference Documents Where NDOT s Phase 2 is referenced in Reference Documents it refers to that Section of the Bypass from US 95 to SR 172 which is fully incorporated into the Project REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 1 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 1 11 Boulder City Bypass D B Project RTCSNV COM FIGURE 1 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 2 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 1 2 1 Directionality The I 11 Boulder City Bypass is a north south interstate freeway US 93 and US 95 are also north south Highways Traffic 1 11 US 93 and Business US 93 travels northbound from the Arizona border at Hoover Dam to Las Vegas Conversely traffic on 1 11 US 93 and Business US 93 travels southbound from Las Vegas to the Arizona border The northbound and southbound designations shall apply in describing the direction
328. rthbound Bypass ramp and a Bridge carrying southbound US 95 over the directional ramps between US 95 to the south and the Bypass to the north REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 6 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 2 A Bridge for the Bypass over Buchanan Boulevard This Bridge will provide access to the WAPA facilities south of the Bypass including the Mead Substation It will also serve as a wildlife crossing 3 A Bridge for the Bypass over Boy Scout Canyon Road This Bridge will maintain access to City and LMNRA lands east of the Bypass 4 A Bridge for the Bypass over the Intertie Access Road This Road will provide access along a major transmission corridor It will also serve as a wildlife crossing 5 North of the ridge of the El Dorado Mountains three Bridges will cross over narrow deep canyons These Bridges have been designated as crossings for bighorn sheep which are indigenous to the El Dorado Mountains 6 Approximately two thirds of a mile from the Nevada Interchange a Bridge crossing of a wash is proposed to maintain a major drainage way across the Bypass It will also serve as a wildlife crossing 7 The ramp exiting the Scenic View Parking area may require a separate structure as a wildlife crossing if it is not constructed contiguous with the adjacent Bridge Off Highway Vehicle Crossings Bridges crossing access roads may be designated fo
329. rts for Highway Signs Luminaires and Traffic Signals 5 Edition AASHTO 2009 and Errata and Interims U ANSI IEC 60529 2004 V IEEE Standard for Air Interface for Fixed and Mobile Broadband Wireless Access System IEEE 802 16 2009 as amended by IEEE 802 16e 2005 W Systems Engineering Guidebook Version 3 0 FHWA November 22 2009 X American Wind Energy Association AWEA design standards and performance of wind turbines ATS Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Distribution Equipment and Systems 2 UL 1703 Flat Plate Photovoltaic Modules and Panels AA UL 1741 Inverters converters controllers and interconnection system Equipment for use with distributed energy resources BB IEEE 929 Recommended Practice for Qualifications of Photovoltaic Modules CC IEEE 1262 Recommended Practice for Qualifications of Photovoltaic Modules DD IEEE 1547 Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems EE IEEE Std 1374 1998 Guild for Terrestrial Photovoltaic Power System Safety FF 261 Video codec for audiovisual services at p x 64 kbit s International Telecommunication Union 1993 11 2 2 References 11 3 REQUIREMENTS An Intelligent Transportation System ITS is necessary for monitoring the Project s traffic flow and performance both during construction and as a permanent installation The Project ITS must accurate
330. s Plan Do not use retention basins as a primary method of protection and reducing peak flow rates Small retention facilities may be used to facilitate rain harvesting for landscaping and aesthetics purposes For design purposes any retention provided shall be considered ineffective due to back to back storms lack of maintenance discontinued use of feauture etc and alternative forms of positive drainage and flood protection shall be provided Please refer to the landscape and aesthetic Section for requirements on rain harvesting 13 3 13 Bridges The placement of inlets in Bridge approach slabs will require the Acceptance of the RTC If inlets are required on approach slabs or Bridge decks in order to meet drainage criteria barrier rail scuppers would be a preferred alternative REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 159 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Bridge Scour shall be evaluated in accordance with HEC 18 HEC 20 and HEC 23 13 3 14 Construction Consider construction methods and staging during the design phase and include provisions to maintain positive drainage at all times during construction Do not place fill or in any way decrease conveyance capacity of stormwater flow paths without first installing conveyance either temporary or permanent to adequately perpetuate the flows in a historic manner or condition Maintain this conveyance for all existing flow area
331. s and temporary and permanent conveyance facilities constructed as Part of the Project Include necessary upstream collection facilities and extend the conveyances system downstream to a reasonable outfall location Do not divert flows from historic patterns until downstream facilities either temporary or permanent are in place to safely convey flows to acceptable outfall locations Sequence construction of drainage features such as drop inlets lateral connections storm drains Channels ditches reinforced concrete boxes reinforced concrete pipe etc so they can be connected to their appropriate outfall to convey flows as designed If construction of the outfall cannot be completed prior to direct connection of upstream drainage features provide temporary flow conveyance Install temporary erosion control measures on disturbed areas as soon as practicable Treat all flows from disturbed areas using Best Management Practices in accordance with NDOT Construction Site Best Management Practices Storm Water Quality Manual Do not dewater into storm drains or sanitary sewer systems 13 3 15 Permanent Erosion Protection Refer to NDOT s Water Quality Manuals the Planning and Design Guide and the Construction Site Best Management Practices Manual for guidance on erosion control protection Provide permanent erosion control measures for all disturbed soil areas Coordinate the erosion control design with the landscape design if applicable Soi
332. s captured by the video cameras and REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 60 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT D Locking devices and tamper resistant components to discourage vandalism and theft For the Bridge undercrossings the Design Builder shall embed or attach to the outside of the Bridge structure a monitoring system consisting of A Video cameras positioned to record animals passing anywhere under the Bridge B An electronic motion detection system set to detect animal movements under the Bridge and activate the video camera C A video recording system to record images of detected animals captured by the video cameras and D Locking devices and tamper resistant components to discourage vandalism and theft The design for the Bridge crossing monitoring system may be similar to that employed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department for similar wildlife crossings of US 95 in Arizona The Design Builder shall coordinate the design with NDOW who will be responsible for the monitoring program post construction as well as the coordination with Arizona Game and Fish The monitoring system Equipment shall be battery powered Pull boxes and 4 inch conduit will be provided in the bridge rail for future use to allow future connection to ITS or electrical service as well as conforming to the NPS slope contouring requirements within the LMNRA 5 3 9 Water Resources The National Pollutant Discharge
333. s during closures photos and illustrations of Project activities and other information to assist the public in understanding the Project The site will also include an e mail comment page and ability to sign up for the project mailing list The Public Information Manager will maintain and communicate Project and construction updates to this database on a monthly basis The Design Builder will build Project Website following RTC Website standards The Design Builder will provide prompt responses to all public comments and questions received from the website within 48 hours and maintain a record of all comments and responses provided 4 3 9 Public Information Meetings The Design Builder will assist the RTC in conducting two 2 public information meetings One meeting is to be held prior to the commencement of construction to inform the public of the Project and its schedule The second meeting will be a Project update meeting during construction as agreed upon by the RTC and the Design Builder The contents of these meetings will include but not be limited to conceptual design and alternative aesthetic design concepts construction schedule and plan for the maintenance of traffic and access For these meetings the Design Builder will A Provide a suitable location and date with coordination with the RTC B Prepare and mail out announcements to Stakeholders including interested individuals and others on the Project mailing list C Prepare
334. s ramp from Buchanan Boulevard shall be paved with 3 inches of asphalt over 6 inches of aggregate base The maximum grade shall be 4 5 The access ramp shall be designed to accommodate a WB 65 design vehicle The access ramp will be provided with two gates one at Buchanan Boulevard and one offset at least 50 ft from the freeway The gates shall be wide enough to accommodate the design vehicle but not less than 16 ft in width Emergency flashers shall be installed in each direction on the freeway approaching the emergency access to provide advance warning to motorists on the freeway when the emergency access is in use Emergency cross overs shall be spaced at approximately 2 miles in locations along the freeway where a wide open Median is provided Emergency crossovers shall have a minimum throat width of 36 ft The emergency cross overs shall be paved and signed for authorized vehicles only The inside Shoulder of the freeway shall be widened to 12 ft at each emergency cross over to allow emergency vehicles to use the inside Shoulder to accelerate to freeway speeds and decelerate from freeway speeds on the Shoulder 6 11 BERM FOR BOULDER CITY RIFLE AND PISTOL RANGE The Project shall include the construction of an earthen berm on the east side of the freeway to provide a visual and acoustical screen between the freeway and the Boulder City Rifle and Pistol Range north of Boy Scout Canyon Road The berm shall have a top elevation which is at least
335. s shall include uniformity ratios and point by point computations Developer shall apply the light loss factors from the Table 16 1 when computing photometrics Table 16 1 Light Loss Factors LLF Lumen Total Lamp Lumen Luminaire Dirt Ambient Light Depreciation Depreciation Temperature Loss Factor LLD Factor LDD LAT Factor Factor LLF eae ue 10 600 9 540 0 80 1 00 0 720 NDOT Luminaire Lamp Type Initial Types and Wattage Lumens Lumens LED Underpass 8K Lumen NDOT 111W LED and 13K Lumen 1 IES type 179W LED Table 16 2 and Luminance Design Values Table X Xa from Roadway Design Lighting Guide AASHTO Avg IES Lighting IES Uniformity Classification Luminaires Level Avg Min Interstate and other Interstate and other Freeways Commercial 008 6 to 1 1 fc 2 fc TETEE 1 or 4 1 Major Arterial MA 100 feet or more ow 1 58 3 1 to LED Intermediate Collector IC 80 feet 0 84 4 1 to LED Local Roadway LR 60 feet TOW Pi 0 38 FC REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 184 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Notes for Table X Xa and Luminance Design Values English in AASHTO Roadway Lighting Design Guide apply to the values above All intersection lighting shall be prepared using the guidelines from the NDOT and ANSI IESNA RP 8 00 Annex D for the
336. sed on the Sidewalk carrying pedestrian live loads and stray wheel loads per the AASHTO code Include Sidewalk dead load distributed across the entire Bridge for concrete box girders and slabs to the nearest tub girder for tub girder Bridges and equally to the two nearest girders for girder and other open section Bridges Barrier rail curb and Median loads Distribute the loads from barrier rail and curb at the edge of the Bridge equally across the Bridge for concrete box girders and slabs to the exterior tub girder for tub girder Bridges and equally to the two outside girders for girder and other open section Bridges Distribute Median loads to the entire Bridge for concrete box girders and slabs and equally to two girders either side of the Median for tub girder girder and other open section Bridges When loads so distributed overlap a uniform load across the Bridge may be used Lost forms and stay in place metal forms Unless the plans indicate otherwise box girders shall be assumed to have a lost deck form weight of 12 psf Decks with stay in place metal forms shall have a weight 12 psf greater than the nominal deck thickness as a load due to form weight and corrugation fill 8 3 2 3 Load Rating Deliverables The RTC will provide the spreadsheet LoadRatingSummarySheets xls to be filled out and returned as a deliverable with the appropriate file name as specified below A Printed Deliverables For each Bridge load rating subm
337. shall show no signs of breakdown or separation of the petroleum resin base Resin emulsion that has been stored in closed containers at temperatures above freezing for a period of up to 3 months shall show no signs of separation Any resin emulsion that has been stored for more than 3 months shall not be used until Tested and accepted Mixing of the dust palliative Material shall be accomplished by simultaneously placing the binder and water in the spreading Equipment or by other mixing methods that will produce equivalent results 1 The resulting mixture shall be applied with pressure type water distributor trucks equipped with a spray system or pressure type asphalt distributors REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 197 RFP No 14 011A I 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 2 The mixture shall be applied at a total rate of approximately 1 2 gallon per square yard in 2 applications of 1 4 gallon per square yard 3 The exact rate of application will be determined by the RTC s Project Manager REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 198 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 20 0 CONSTRUCTION WATER PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION 20 1 SCOPE Water for the construction of the Project is available to the Design Builder from the City of Boulder City and from the National Park Service NPS The Design Builder shall use water obtain
338. sign construction methods to help emphasize the theme and concept of the REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 176 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 corridor including the natural appearance required withing the LMNRA The Design Builder shall demonstrate that the drainage design especially for surface Channels and detention basins water quality basins have been designed and coordinated with the design of the aesthetics for the groundplane The use of inorganic mulches including decomposed granite crushed rock 4 to 8 inch cobble and boulders is encouraged Rock types shall be placed in patterns and or designs that reflect the Project theme and concept Minimum acceptable depth for rock mulch is 3 inches for crushed rock or decomposed granite and 6 inches for cobble Boulders shall be placed so that portions below the largest axis are buried 1 3 below ground Use of wood chip mulch for permanent erosion control except in plant basins is not acceptable Native seeding may be employed for permanent erosion control provided that measures to ensure the success of the seeding are employed and comply with all the requirements of the Drainage Performance Specification Native seeding may not be used in areas steeper than 3 1 The sole use of tackifier dust palliatives or soil stabilizers as a groundplane treatment is not acceptable Use of permanent erosion control blankets
339. sign criteria shown in the NDOT Standard Plans and as follows A Overhead Sign Complete coverage of the structure span with sign panels of similar height as installed panel s with two 2 additional exit panels Category fatigue B Dynamic Message Sign Complete coverage of the structure span with installed DMS unit s and additional sign panels of similar height Category fatigue C Signal Structures Category II fatigue Provide base plates having a minimum thickness of 2 inches or larger if required by design for all special sign signal and lighting Structures except for low level lighting Structures Provide graffiti protection for all overhead sign and dynamic message sign Structures 8 3 10 Box Culverts Precast reinforced concrete box RCB Culverts shall conform to ASTM C1577 and shall be of monolithic construction Design cast in place CIP concrete box Culverts in conformance with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications The CIP RCB Culvert details shown in the NDOT Standard Plans are not acceptable for use 8 4 WILDLIFE OVERCROSSING 8 4 1 General The Project includes the construction of a wildlife overcrossing The wildlife overcrossing shall be constructed as a Bridge crossing perpendicularly over the Bypass freeway on the south side of the Dorado Ridge as close to the Ridge as possible but no further south than P1 710 00 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 101 RFP No
340. ss learning of a minimum 4 096 Medium Access Control MAC addresses and greater than or equal to 1 028 static MAC address The field switch shall provide the following port security function ability to configure static MAC addresses ability to disable automatic address learning per ports known hereafter as secure port secure ports only forward statically configured MAC addresses trap and alarm upon any unauthorized MAC address and shutdown for programmable duration The field switch shall provide the following network management functions SNMPv3 RMON MIB RFC 2819 Port Mirroring Spanning Tree IEEE 802 1D Rapid Spanning Tree IEEE 802 1W The field switch shall support telnet Trivial File Transfer Protocol TFTP or File Transfer Protocol FTP Command Line Interface CLI and Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 141 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 The field switch shall have an integrated web interface Reset Reboot and firmware shall be supported via all methods listed above All parameters and settings network management security Layer 2 features etc shall be user configurable through the maintenance port web interface Telnet and all other supported remote management tools The field switch shall allow for stand alone shelf mounting unit and DIN rail mounting The field switch shall support the follow
341. statically controlled environmentally sealed enclosure with stainless steel hardware and double locking pan tilt head Industrial grade solid state embedded Linux System 12 2 Megapixel images 4272 x 2848 pixels Digital SLR camera with a 22 2mm x 14 8mm CMOS Image Sensor Lens F Stop F 35 F 5 6 18mm 55mm Optical Zoom Auto Features ISO Shutter White Balance and Focus 528 x 352 live streaming video preview window Communications 10base T 100base TX Ethernet IP Addressing Dynamic or Static 3G or 4G cellular modem On Board Data Back Up to provide a minimum of thirty days of on board image retention 120VAC 220 230VAC or 12VDC power and Designed for EarthCam Control Center or RTC approved equal B Internet Based Online Interface The camera will be accessible via an internet based Software as a Service SaaS solution This online interface will be managed and supported by the System Vendor The service will be available for the term of the Project and allow the viewing of live video and high definition digital still images captured and stored of the Project via a secure password protected website The Internet Based Online Interface shall include the following features Display Project name and logo Multiview Screen for viewing and accessing multiple cameras Real time live video viewing Picture in picture capability for viewing live video and high definition megapixel images simultaneously Digital Pan Tilt and
342. stream Channel velocities to their existing conditions and minimize changes in sedimentary regime Bridges Culverts and other engineered features will be designed and constructed to avoid waters of the U S to the extent described in FEIS Section 4 6 37 WUS 4 Culverts will be designed to minimize the effects of 52 Cul 6 these Structures on the hydrodynamics of the washes 7 17 WUS 52 Roadway Channels structural piers and retaining walls will be Cul 6 37 Constructed to minimize erosion and sedimentation in the washes O 18 Cul WUS NDOT will compensate for unavoidable impacts to waters of the p 6 37 U S at a 1 1 ratio NOT APPLICABLE 19 FP p 4 59 Design measures will be adopted to convey storm water a safe and effective way accommodating the capacity for intense storm runoff such as a 100 year flood 20 FP p 4 60 design will comply with CCRFCD and FEMA requirements 0 21 FP p 4 60 The drainages within the vicinity of Alternative D will be considered and perpetuated in the Final Design Roadway by the construction of crossings east of Mead Substation and at the Canyon Point and Boy Scout Canyon NPS backcountry Roads B amp P LU Access to pre existing power line roads will be maintained 4 129 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 51 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT VR p 4 99
343. sverse contact joints for PCCP Tie bars are required for all longitudinal joints in the same traffic flow direction for PCCP A combination of PCCP and PBS sections in the mainline construction area will not be permitted Regardless of whether PCCP or PBS is selected for mainline pavement all abutting pavement for auxiliary lanes and turning Roadways ramps shall also be constructed of the same Material type PCCP or PBS and depth to the divergence convergence of the ramp at the gore Widening of Roadways will utilize the same pavement type as the abutting Roadway pavement Pavement design must be performed by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in Nevada who has in depth knowledge of the AASHTO pavement design procedure Submit the qualifications of the Pavement Design Manager to the RTC with the Pre Proposal Pavement Design Report REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 165 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Design all pavement structural sections in accordance with the AASHTO Guide for the Design of Pavement Structures Section 14 2 1 A The AASHTO design guide Layered Analysis method shall be used to determine the required thickness of PBS and Aggregate Base layers Use the design parameters in Table 14 1 for flexible PBS pavements and the design parameters in Table 14 2 for rigid PCCP pavements Table 14 1 Flexible Pavement Design Parameters
344. system 20 3 RECLAIMED WATER FROM THE CITY OF BOULDER CITY Under the terms of the City of Boulder City Individual Water Supply Agreement reclaimed water from the effluent of the City of Boulder City Wastewater Treatment Facility may be withdrawn downstream of the outfall at said facility for use on the Project All reclaimed water withdrawn shall be used exclusively for the Project The Wastewater Treatment Facility is located north of the Project and west of Buchanan Boulevard Two effluent streams cross the Project Right of Way from north to south at approximately P 359 50 and P 363 00 Under the terms of the City of Boulder City Individual Water Supply Agreement the Design Builder may withdraw a supply of reclaimed water not to exceed a maximum daily amount of 1 million gallons on average For reclaimed water the Design Builder shall be responsible for establishing operating and maintaining facilities necessary to divert impound and collect effluent water from the City s Wastewater Treatment Facility Such facilities shall be located within the easement granted to the RTC by the City for the I 11 Boulder City Bypass and or within other locations s approved by the City and shall consist of such Materials and Equipment as necessary for the impoundment pumping and temporary storage of water required for the construction of the Project Upon its completion of use of the water the Design Builder shall restore the City s facili
345. t for example B1558 for Bridge B 1558 or 11228N for I 1228N REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 94 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Provide a CD DVD for each group of Bridges rated with Bridge numbers in groups of 10 with the last digit 0 to 9 in sequence being a group i e 500 to 509 is a group but 501 to 510 is not For each structure rated create on the appropriate CD DVD a folder named Bridgename containing the following files and subfolders The spreadsheet LoadRatingSummarySheets xls with sheets for Supplemental Maintenance Report and Load Rating Summary Sheet filled out and the file named bridgenameLRS xls Note that the condition rating is the National Bridge Inventory NBI rating 0 to 9 from the last Inspection leave blank for initial rating of unconstructed Bridges Custom spreadsheets as xls Excel spreadsheet files manual calculations scanned into electronic format and provided as pdf or jpg or tif files and text files as txt files as used for the rating For rating by BRASS Girder the BRASS input file named bridgename dat and the BRASS output file named bridgename out placed in a subfolder named BrassGirder for rating by PTRater the BDS or WinBDS input file named bridgename bds and the output file named bridgename out in a subfolder named BDS Additionally for each span rated the PTRater file named PTRate bridgename sN xls where N
346. t Notice to Proceed submit a Public Outreach and Coordination Plan to the RTC for Review and Comment Address the goals methods and activities that will be used to build and maintain positive public relations throughout the Project duration As a minimum include the following within the Plan A Internal communications and protocols B Identification of Stakeholders and their concerns C Key messages and commitments D Methods of communication to be used with Stakeholder groups E Plan for public information meetings F Plan for complaint monitoring and resolution G Project website communications plan H Coordination plan for management and maintenance of traffic during construction l Implementation schedule consistent with the Design Builder s overall Project Schedule and J Crisis Communications Plan that will anticipate potential emergencies and outline appropriate communications with emergency service providers Project staff and the RTC Conduct periodic meetings with the RTC s representatives to review assess results and update the Public Outreach and Coordination Plan and execution of Project public outreach REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 29 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 4 3 5 Project Logo The RTC has adopted a logo for all project funded by Fuel Revenue Indexing FRI Use the Project logo and the RTC s logo on all Materia
347. t it does not act as debris trap or restrict discharge to and from the culvert Crossings for bighorn sheep desert tortoise and banded gila monster are best facilitated by ensuring underpasses that are located at wash courses intersecting the corridor alignment Underpasses should have ample width and height so not to preclude perception by animals they have a clear path ahead 13 3 12 Detention Basins Detention basins may only be used if all other forms of flood protection and mitigation are not possible If necessary detention basins may be constructed in the RTC s Right of Way only locations where they will not limit prevent or impede future facility expansion and must be accepted by the RTC Submit hydrograph or other data models used to design detention facilities to the RTC for review prior to construction Insure dam safety requirements are met if appropriate and a Notice of Construction Reconstruction or Alteration of a Dam form is submitted to the Nevada Division of Water Resources Department of Dam Safety Placement of emergency spillway must be coordinated with the RTC the impacted local agency and the Nevada Division of Water Resources Department of Dam Safety Include a maintenance Road accessing the bottom of the facility in the facility design Coordinate with the RTC to insure the maintenance Road is designed for the appropriate maintenance vehicle Coordinate the design of detention basins with the Landscape and Aesthetic
348. t least 12 inches of earthen Material to simulate natural surface conditions from one side of the Bridge to the other The design dead load of the Bridge shall include the weight of soil placement The deck of the Bridge shall be designed to allow for drainage of the Bridge deck and earthen Material placed on the deck The Bridge rail shall have a height of 42 inches and shall be topped with fence Interpretive signing shall be placed on either side of the Bridge explaining the purpose of the Bridge as a crossing designed for the exclusive use of wildlife and discouraging use by people or vehicles 8 4 4 Loads Design the overcrossing using a minimum AASHTO Standard H 20 Truck live loading and in accordance with the NDOT Structures Manual 8 5 WILDLIFE UNDERCROSSINGS Several Bridges and Culverts are designated as wildlife undercrossings After construction these Bridges and Culverts will serve as wildlife passageways to natural habitat on both sides of the freeway The terrain beneath Bridges designated as wildlife undercrossings shall be maintained or restored to its natural condition to provide continuity of natural terrain from one side of the Bridge to the other Culverts designated as wildlife undercrossings will serve a dual purpose as drainage facilities They shall be installed six 6 inches below grade and six 6 inches of earthen Material shall be placed over the bottom of Culverts designated as wildlife undercrossings The six
349. t protected by Account Security feature which includes four levels of password protection IP address block permission and SSL protection of user login password The system shall capture and upload images every 15 minutes 24 hours per day The system shall have M2M Machine to Machine 24 7 Support with active self healing technology and automatic software upgrades to maintain the quality consistency and reliability of all images Images will be maintained on the System Vendor s servers for reference available at all times during the life of the Project and for no less than 60 days after completion All images will be protected on servers owned and operated by the System Vendor and located in a secure area at the System Vendor s location The Design Builder shall provide all service and maintenance including cleaning of the camera system throughout the life of the Project including making appropriate arrangements for camera to remain in operation up to and through finalization of all structural landscaping and completed state condition necessary for beginning to end time lapse record The System Vendor shall provide custom public website development Website shall be separate from the Online Interface match the look and colors of the Project s website and be delivered as embed code or standalone web page Additional features include Facebook and Twitter integration full screen mode image comparison weather multiple logos
350. t will be reviewed Statements of percent complete are not acceptable 2 10 1 Stages of Design Development Make comprehensive design checks and Design Reviews for each Design Unit at the stages of design development specified herein A The following are the five stages of design development Definitive Design 30 Design Interim Design 60 to 80 Design Release for Construction Final Design Working Plans and Shop Drawings and As Built Plans ir OL FEA gt Design Reviews and design checks will be completed for each Design Unit and for each component or element within a Design Unit at each stage of design development 2 10 2 Design Reviews Invite the RTC to participate in Definitive 30 Design Interim 60 to 80 Design Final Design Release for Construction Working Plans and As Built Plan reviews The Definitive 30 Design Interim 60 to 80 Design and Release for Construction Reviews will be formal reviews The RTC REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 14 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 may invite other Project Stakeholders to participate Address and or resolve the RTC comments in consultation with the RTC 2 10 3 Definitive Design 30 Design Review The Definitive Design Review is the first Design Review after Award and is intended to verify that the design concepts proposed by the Design Builder meet Contract Document req
351. te Best Management Practices P Water Quality Manual Planning and Design Guide Nevada Department of Transportation 2006 Q Water Quality Manual Construction Site Best Management Practices Nevada Department of Transportation 2006 15 2 2 References A Boulder City Landscape and Aesthetics Preliminary Plans B Flexibility in Highway Design FHWA C Aesthetic Concrete Barrier Design NCHRP Report 554 D A Guide to Best Practices for Achieving Context Sensitive Solutions NCHRP Report 480 and E Aesthetic Alternatives for NDOT Design Standards available at www ndothighways org 15 3 REQUIREMENTS This Performance Specification presents the minimum landscape and aesthetic requirements for the Project designs Grading clearing and grubbing erosion control including rock mulch and revegetation color theme paint anti graffiti treatments and Materials and finishes required under the NDOT Standard Plans and Specifications are not considered to be landscaping or aesthetic elements and shall be employed for the construction operation and maintenance of the Project whether or not incorporated into the Landscaping and Aesthetic Plan Materials and finishes specified in the NDOT Standard Plans and Standard Specifications are considered minimum standards For the purposes of this Project the following list of items will be considered the landscape and aesthetic elements of the project Landscape and Aesthetic Elements A Aesthetic
352. terchange at SR 172 as Business US 93 F Logo signs approaching all exit ramps to Boulder City within the Project limits as well as within NDOT s Phase north of P 183 00 17 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCES The design and construction of signs and pavement markings shall be in accordance with this Performance Specification and the relevant requirements of the following standards unless otherwise stipulated in this specification Standards specifically cited in the body of the specification establish requirements that shall have precedence over all others Should the requirements in any standard conflict with those in another the higher quality standard in the sole opinion of the RTC shall govern It is the Design Builder s responsibility to obtain clarification of any unresolved ambiguity prior to proceeding with design or construction Use the references as supplementary guidelines for the design and construction of signs and pavement markings These references have no established order of precedence Use the most current version of each listed standard or reference as of the Proposal Due Date unless modified by Addendum or Change Order 17 2 1 Standards A Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction NDOT 2010 B Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction NDOT 2001 C Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices FHWA 2009 D Standard Highway Signs Nevada Supplement NDOT 2006 RE
353. tewater effluent across the freeway The Design Builder shall be responsible for coordinating the location size and design of the Culverts with the City of Boulder City The Design Builder shall be responsible for designing and constructing the wastewater effluent Culvert and Channel across the Project Right of Way This includes diversion of effluent flows dewatering installation of the Culverts and restoration of flows The design of the Culverts as well as the effluent Channel within the Project Right of Way shall provide for maintenance access including a 20 ft wide maintenance access road crossing the effluent stream s on the south side of the freeway outside of the control of access fence The design for the effluent Culverts and Channel shall take into account existing flows as well as planned increases in future Boulder City water usage and any planned upgrades of the wastewater treatment facility REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 149 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 12 4 PRELIMINARY UTILITIES MATRIX TABLE 12 1 OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION FACILITIES LOCATION DESCRIPTION UTILITY OWNER ACTION 252470V Hoover Mead No 2 230kv Southern California Edison Protect in place Provide crossing required clearances to wires and towers P 2544747 Hoover Mead No 1 230kv Southern California Edison Protect in place
354. the NDOT Qualified Products List QPL or as accepted by the RTC Linear drains shall have a smooth interior a minimum invert slope of 4 be fully encased in concrete utilize fabricated steel or cast iron slots grates and have lengths not exceeding 20 feet Plastic or galvanized steel linear drains are permitted provided the above criteria are met Trench drains in excess of 20 feet are not permitted Carefully review and mitigate the potential for hydroplaning at locations of minimal longitudinal grade and or cross slope or anywhere along the Roadway where there is a tendency for water to accumulate in the travel lanes Do not locate inlets or manholes in the Traveled Way The use of barrier rail scuppers for permanent Roadway surface drainage will require RTC Acceptance for specific applications Scuppers must be circular or rectangular with a minimum 9 inches high x 18 inches wide opening approved by NCHRP Report 350 and configured such that debris will not be able to collect and restrict flow or direct flow from the scupper such that it damages the roadway section of the adjacent fill slopes Construct concrete aprons around drop inlets located in field areas Utilize NDOT Type 2 Drop Inlets where foot traffic is likely or to be expected Drop inlets in areas where foot traffic is not expected shall be NDOT Type 2B 13 3 9 Storm Drain Systems Refer to the NDOT Drainage Manual for storm drain design guidelines minimum pipe size requiremen
355. the Project located northeast of the Hacienda Hotel The intake barge must be located at least 500 ft south of the boat marina and muffled to reduce noise at the marina and B a six inch pipe with booster pumps to transport the water from the Lake 1 west along an existing dirt Road 2 thence south along the bottom of a wash and passing through an approximately 5 ft diameter drainage pipe beneath an historic railroad trail 3 thence east of the Hacienda Hotel and Hacienda Hotel Helicopter Pad and 4 finally under US 93 through an existing box Culvert REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 200 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 The preliminary plan may Change subject to the findings of the environmental assessment The length of pipe would be approximately 2 miles with an approximately 500 ft net elevation difference from the Lake to the Project Right of Way at its closest point to the Lake Water withdrawn from Lake Mead shall be used exclusively within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area between P1 745 00 and the end of the Project Water withdrawal from Lake Mead and all aspects of the installation operation and maintenance of the Design Builder s water supply system shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the NPS Special Use Permit and mitigation requirements of the EA Placement and operation of the intake barge will be subject to Coast Guard
356. the Roadway to the Bridge Construct a keyed joint between the existing and new flexible pavement sections To form the keyed joint the old pavement section shall be milled 6 inches in width and 3 inches in depth below the existing PBS and filled with the new pavement to match the existing section The actual depth and composition of the existing Materials shall be verified by the Design Builder Provide 3 inches of Plantmix Bituminous Dense Graded Surface PBS and minimum of 6 inches Aggregate Base beneath all Portland Cement Concrete Pavement PCCP Do not use Cement Treated Base CTB under PCCP Provide minimum of 6 inches Aggregate Base under all new flexible PBS pavements Prime coat the surface of aggregate Base Courses under flexible PBS pavements in accordance with NDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction Section 14 2 1 C the Revisions to NDOT s 2001 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and these Performance Specifications 14 3 2 Pavement Design Design and construct the mainline pavement structural section using PCCP or PBS and the design parameters found on the following pages in this subsection The pavement Shoulder shall have the same design as the mainline pavement The use of high early strength concrete will not be permitted nor will longitudinal joints be permitted to coincide with traffic wheel paths Dowel bars are required for all transverse weakened plane joints and tran
357. the existing landscape while attempting to simplify the driving experience The colors of the Bridges match the existing soil rocks and vegetation of the existing landscape Choosing the appropriate colors for the Highway will produce Highway Structures which become significant elements in the landscape The Southern US 95 and US 93 Landscape and Aesthetics Corridor Plan describes these Roadways as part of the Mountain Desert Vista Landscape Segment There are a number of design objectives associated with the Boulder City Bypass The overarching approach for this Project is preserving the landscape character Project design objectives include A Utilizing existing native vegetation to preserve the aesthetic integrity of the Roadside and viewshed B Prevent degradation of surrounding landscape including minimizing vegetation removal during construction C Revegetate disturbed Highway areas with local genetically native seed mix and salvaged plant Materials D Include salvaged cactus at the US 95 Interchange area number to be determined from NDOT s Phase 1 nursery located on US 95 approximately 2 miles south of the Project Locations to be accepted by the RTC Project Manager E Fracture rock cuts shall match natural rock form Use naturalized bedding planes to prevent creating a sheer unnatural rock face F Ensure all designed landforms are natural in appearance and blend with the topography and geology of the surrounding natural
358. the public information website or other avenues Create maintain and send updates to a database of interested individuals e mails addresses for e mail alerts to be sent on a weekly or as needed basis Provide a copy of the Project mailing list and any periodic updates of the list to the RTC as requested REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 30 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 B List of Emergency Service Providers Develop and maintain a contact list of emergency service providers as part of the Crisis Communications Plan 4 3 8 Public Information Website A public information website will be established and maintained by the Design Build s Public Information Manager The RTC will use the website for public information during design and construction of the Project The Design Builder will develop innovative and creative strategies to adapt and enhance the website framework and will provide timely and accurate Project information for input by the RTC onto the website Such information will include but is not limited to a basic Project description a Project Schedule with updates to emphasize current activities design and aesthetic treatment concepts advance notification of public information meetings exhibits and handout Materials for posting following public information meetings advance notification of lane and ramp closures maps of alternate routes and Detour
359. ties and property affected by the Design Builder s use of the water to a condition that is as good as or better than that which existed prior to the Design Builder s use of the water The Design Builder shall obtain a permit from the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection NDEP and comply with the terms and conditions associated with the permit for final disposal of the wastewater effluent For the reclaimed water the water rate per thousand gallons used shall be two thirds 2 3 the rate shown in each category of the City s tiered commercial rate structure as established by the most recent rate resolution adopted by the City Council and periodically updated 20 4 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ALLOCATION FROM LAKE MEAD The RTC will apply for a Special Use Permit from the National Park Service NPS for the withdrawal of a maximum of 120 million gallons of water from Lake Mead for use by the Design Builder for the construction of the Project A preliminary plan for the withdrawal of water from Lake Mead has been submitted to the NPS for review However prior to submitting an application for the Special Use Permit the NPS must complete an environmental assessment of the preliminary plan The preliminary plan for the withdrawal of water from Lake Mead for use on the Project is comprised of the following A An intake barge to be located in Horsepower Cove to draw water directly from Lake Mead Horsepower Cove is the closest point on the Lake to
360. tigate if necessary 9 3 11 Materials The Design Builder shall be solely responsible for determining the suitability of Materials borrow aggregates rip rap etc that can be obtained from the Roadway excavations and used for REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 110 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 construction of this Project Provide information to the RTC such as source quality and availability of any Materials in accordance the Standard Specifications for review and Acceptance 9 4 SUBMITTALS Submit for review and Acceptance a Basis of Design Report including a summary of specific methodologies manuals or references to be used for the analysis and design The Report shall also identify all anticipated software and the applications for each A Also submit for review and Acceptance the following information in conformance with the Submittal schedule Allow 14 days for Submittal reviews Final Geotechnical Report s containing rock slope rockfall containment facility design and construction recommendations from the Design Builder s Geotechnical Engineer B Final Geotechnical Rock Cut Slope Construction Plan s conforming to NDOT Standard Specifications Section 203 from the Design Builder s Geotechnical Engineer that provide details on 1 The materials equipment and excavation and or blasting methods that the Design Builder proposes to use t
361. ting and shall be notified a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the meeting date and time 15 6 MAINTENANCE amp WARRANTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 178 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 15 6 1 During Construction Maintain landscaping until Final Acceptance The physical limits of maintenance responsibility shall include all areas within the Right of Way Project limits affected by the construction of the Project and those areas affected by the DB Team s activities to support its construction i e traffic control staging etc The Design Builder shall submit a schedule of weekly maintenance activities indicating frequency of maintenance activities to be done within the corridor and shall identify the primary contact Person in charge of the maintenance along with their contact information Maintenance shall include the following activities A Watering Keep tree shrub and other plantings sufficiently watered using temporary irrigation systems so that plants are provided sufficient water to thrive during any phase of the Project B Weed Control Maintain all landscaping revegetated and aesthetic treatment areas within the Project area free of weeds C Pruning Prune damaged branches on trees and shrubs in conformance with International Society of Arboriculture standards to prevent further injury or disease Avoid root pruning but if root pruning cannot be avoid
362. tion of the Design Builder Use of the City s disposal Site is subject to the conditions in this specification and the Interlocal Agreement As an alternative to disposing of excess excavated Material in the City s disposal Site the Design Builder may Incorporate all excavated Material into the Project or Legally dispose of excess excavated Material offsite at the Design Builder s expense Under the terms of the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Boulder City the City will 1 issue a Right of Entry for a 40 ft wide haul Road along the alignment of Boy Scout Canyon Road and a 20 acre stockpile as shown on Figure 18 1 and 2 issue a temporary Construction Easement for the use of a haul route and stockpile area All earthen Material placed in the City s disposal Site shall become the property of the City 18 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCES If used by the Design Builder the City s 20 acre disposal Site shall be considered to be a Part of the construction area within the Project limits and subject to all of the terms and conditions of the Design Build Contract including all relevant Technical Provisions The Design Builder shall comply with all federal State of Nevada and Clark County laws and regulations for the construction and maintenance of the disposal Site and haul route during the period of construction including the preparation of all such documents and acquisition of necessary permits The disposal Site s
363. tions of field sampling testing borings trenches surface Samples etc geologic mapping geophysical surveys etc REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 106 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 D Copies of the boring logs and field laboratory Test data used for the analysis and design E Copies of calculations used for analysis and design F Background information published verification or hand calculated verification and other pertinent data on computer programs or spreadsheets G Design and construction parameters resulting from the geotechnical investigation and analyses including parameters for the design of pavements pipes foundations Structures cut slopes embankments etc in accordance with RTC AASHTO and NHI FHWA geotechnical requirements H Slope stability analyses for embankment and excavation including Roadway Section and retaining wall slopes and discussion of design measures undertaken to ensure stability and safety of all slopes l The details and purpose of any instrumentation plan Geotechnical reports shall be prepared by and signed and sealed by a geotechnical engineer licensed in the State of Nevada 9 3 1 2 Technical Proposal Supplementary Geotechnical Investigation Plan The Design Builder shall prepare a Supplementary Geotechnical Investigation Plan which shall be submitted with the Design Builder s Technical Proposal This P
364. tistical Analysis of Material Testing e Microsoft Excel 2 6 DESIGN CODES AND MANUALS In addition to these requirements listed in this Section 2 and the Performance Specifications the Designer must comply with all other applicable and currently effective engineering codes and standards including those of the various federal State and local jurisdictions If codes standards and or manuals are specified by a Performance Specification for the design of an element of the Project then the edition s in effect at the Proposal Due Date shall be applicable to the Project Responsibility for design remains with the Design Builder in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract If a code manual or standard is subsequently revised modified or amended the Design Builder shall notify the RTC of such Modification s and request the RTC s decision regarding application of the Modification s If the RTC directs the Design Builder to comply with the Modifications and any Change in the cost or time of performance results such Change shall be covered by a Change Order 2 7 PROJECT SPECIFIC DESIGN PARAMETERS Project specific design parameters are included under their appropriate and respective Performance Specifications Project specific design parameters may include but are not limited to design parameters such as Bridge loadings design life design speed forecasted traffic volumes number of REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF
365. to construct embankments All imported soils used to construct the embankments must have R value of 45 or higher Design new embankment fills assuming Approved Borrow with an R Value of 45 or higher is a cohesionless Material with a friction angle of not greater than 34 degrees Use soil property values for in situ fills or excavated onsite materials with R Values between 45 and 25 based on testing of the actual Material Design and construct all embankment slopes at 2H 1V or flatter 9 3 6 Rock Cut Slopes Project Preliminary Plans for cut slope and rockfall catchment ditch configurations were developed using limited subsurface information Section 9 2 3 2 RTC has completed engineering analyses Section 9 2 2 2 using geotechnical data gathered for the Project to evaluate the safety and performance of the preliminary slope and catchment ditch configurations as presented in the Preliminary Plans However final cut slope design configurations remain the responsibility of the Design Builder All Project rock cut slopes and rockfall mitigation facilities shall be designed by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Nevada Design Rock Cut Slopes in accordance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications Section 9 2 1 A Rock Slopes Reference Manual Section 9 2 1 C and Geotechnical Engineering Circular No 3 Section 9 2 1 K Use global slope stability safety factors in accordance with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design
366. truction REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 32 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 D Emergency Service Vehicle Access The Design Builder will inform emergency service providers of lane ramp and cross Street restrictions and closures and changes to access for emergency services by a schedule agreed upon by the Design Builder and the emergency service providers Include this schedule in the Crisis Communications Plan required in Section 4 3 4 of this Performance Specification E Noise Vibration and Night Work The Design Builder will coordinate sensitive construction activities such as noise vibration and night Work with the City of Boulder City 4 3 11 Informational Materials The Design Builder will develop a detailed information packet that includes a Project description maps and a schedule of major construction activities traffic control plans alternate routes contact names and telephone numbers The Design Builder will provide information packets to businesses residents media and others as necessary along the Project provide information packets for distribution to visitors at the Project Office and update the information packet quarterly or upon request of the Project Manager during the course of the Project to show current progress updated schedules and other changes 4 3 12 Project Identification Signs Install Project Identification Signs
367. ts manhole spacing and location requirements etc Minimize placement of trunk lines and laterals under travel lanes to the extent feasible Design all storm drain systems for gravity flow A minimum of 0 5 percent slope is required Blind connections will not be permitted Construct all storm drain pipes under major arterials freeways or freeway ramps of reinforced concrete All pipe Materials shall be in accordance with NDOT Standard Specifications Use consistency with respect to pipe Materials used in an individual drainage system Indicate pipe Materials on the plans No more than 4 upstream drop inlets preferably a maximum of 3 shall be connected before connecting to a main trunk line system Provide for smooth flow transitions and provide appropriate maintenance access for the storm drain system 13 3 10 Ditches Drainage Channels Refer to the NDOT Drainage Manual for freeboard requirements Design and construct all ditches and Channels to avoid conditions conducive to erosion or sediment deposition All ditches shall have a minimum of 1 0 foot of freeboard for the design storm and 0 feet of freeboard for the 100 year event including any landscape Materials or treatments Design all ditches and Channels to be accessible by appropriate maintenance Equipment and personnel When ditch or Channel lining is necessary select an acceptable easily maintainable lining Material Use Channel lining other than riprap wherever feasible The use of
368. ts entirety Maintain and replace striping as necessary to provide a clear and safe Roadway Use portable changeable message signs to assist traffic flow approaching and through construction zones on US 95 and US 93 At least seven 7 Calendar Days before a major Change in the Roadway configuration or traffic pattern provide changeable message signs warning motorists of the pending changes Changeable Message Signs CMS shall remain in place after the long term traffic control is in place and Work has commenced to be available to provide information to motorists concerning proposed short term traffic control changes such as nightly lane closures or nightly ramp closures CMS shall be used to convey information that is not reasonable to do using static signs such as Detour route guidance REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 20 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Correct all traffic control deficiencies immediately upon notification or observance of the Deficiency 3 5 2 US 95 Maintain two lanes one in each direction open to traffic on US 95 at all times Construct temporary pavement to divert Highway traffic around the Work zone along US 95 to avoid closures Provide 12 ft wide travel lanes with 2 ft wide Shoulders on existing pavement and temporary Roadways Provide a Median barrier with impact attenuators separating northbound and southbound traffic on US 95 when th
369. type selection design and construction The Reference Documents include preliminary Bridge type selection reports and preliminary front sheets prepared for a number of the Project Bridges In addition preliminary details for the 1 11 Overpass Ramp V and US 95 southbound over 1 11 Ramps grade separation Structures are provided in the Reference Documents The Design Builder may use or elect to not use any of the information contained in these documents at their own risk and shall be solely responsible for their own independent due diligence in conforming to the Contract requirements 8 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REFERENCES The design construction and load rating of Structures shall be in accordance with this Performance Specification and the requirements of the following standards In the event the Design Builder s Proposal has a higher standard than the listed standards adhere to the Proposal standard Should the requirements in any standard conflict with those in another the higher quality standard in the sole opinion of the RTC shall govern It is the Design Builder s responsibility to obtain clarification of any ambiguity within this Performance Specification prior to proceeding with design or construction Use the references in Section 8 2 2 as supplementary guidelines for the design construction and load rating of Structures Use the version of each standard or reference as shown below unless modified by Addendum Where
370. ubmittal accordingly and resubmit for another review Highlight the portions of the submittal that have changed to aid in the re review of the material At a minimum prepare test procedures and data forms that include the following A A step by step outline of the test sequence to be followed showing a test of every function of the equipment or system to be tested B A description of the expected operation pass fail criteria and test results C A test data form used to record all data and quantitative results obtained during the test D A description of any special equipment setup manpower or conditions required for the test Except as modified in this Subsection the requirements and process for submittal data also apply for test procedures software and data forms 11 3 5 COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE Extend and connect to the ITS infrastructure from the NDOT Phase 1 Boulder City Bypass Project limits 183 00 to the southern most limit of the Project at the Hoover Dam Bridge as shown on the Conceptual ITS Plans Attachment 5 Reference Documents Design the communications subsystems to support the ITS field elements and the dissemination of ITS data The design and installation shall include but is not limited to the communications medium protection conduit vaults etc network switches microwave transceivers wireless transceivers and associated REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
371. uilder s operations shall be scheduled so that pollution control features will be installed concurrently with or immediately following grading operations F The Design Builder will replace at no additional cost to the RTC any of the temporary pollution control Work that is damaged by action of the elements REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 196 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 G 19 3 The Design Builder shall coordinate temporary pollution control Work with erosion control Work specified in the Drainage Performance Specification to ensure that effective and continuous pollution control is maintained during the construction of the Project The Design Builder shall conduct operations to minimize the effects of erosion and air pollution due to the Design Builder s operations upon areas within the limits of the Project haul roads Material Sites disposal Sites and upon adjacent properties streams and other bodies of water Throughout the Project area and for the duration of the Project all disturbed soil must be maintained to minimize wind erosion and particulate emissions Best available control measures BACM are required 24 hours a day 7 days a week whether or not there is current construction activity on Site When any Part of the Project area is inactive for a period of 30 days or longer long term stabilization shall be implemented within 10 days f
372. uirements This is a formal review with the RTC The Definitive Design Review verifies the following A The design concepts are consistent with Contract Document requirements B The final Project Configuration C The design concepts are substantiated and justified by adequate Site Investigation and analysis D Final Right of Way requirements E The specific standards applicable to the proposed concepts are identified and appropriate and F The proposed design concepts are constructible If the Definitive Design is amended subsequent to the Definitive Design Review re check and re certify the design as an additional Definitive Design Review 2 10 4 Interim 60 to 80 Review Reviews Conduct at least one Interim Design Review between the Definitive Design Review and completion of design for each Design Unit Schedule such interim reviews at a time when design is at the 60 to 80 stage of completion The purpose of the Interim Design Review s is to verify that the concepts and parameters established and represented by Definitive Design are being followed and that Contract Document requirements continue to be met Specifically highlight check and bring to the attention of the RTC any Changes to information presented at Definitive Design Submit the interim design for Review and Comment by the RTC 2 10 5 Release for Construction Review The purpose of the Release for Construction Review is to verify that the concepts and par
373. ull box spacing not to exceed 1 500 ft Conduits to be white black orange and blue in color B Power conduit 1 3 SDR 40 PVC conduit with pull box spacing not to exceed 500 ft Conduit to be gray in color C Provide theft protection ACCEPTABLE to RTC FAST for all No 9 and No 7 pull boxes Integrate the Project ITS components with the new communications system and the existing RTC FAST System to provide continuous and uninterrupted service of the new components and the overall RTC FAST System during connection and integration of these devices Provide all infrastructure Equipment and logical configuration necessary to create a completely operational system including all necessary Work in the RTC FAST Traffic Management Center Install a new environmentally conditioned communications building Fiber Hut at US 95 per Attachment 3 Revisions to NDOT Standard Specifications The communications building shall have minimum inside dimensions of 12 ft by 20 ft by 10 ft high and be constructed of bullet resistant concrete Design the communications building to allow for fifty percent open space within the shelter in support of future expansion of the system Place the communications building based on maximizing the interconnection of all communications infrastructure in the vicinity of the interchange Developer shall provide graded vehicle ingress egress areas with compacted base Material to facilitate maintenance vehicle access to the
374. undations Reference Manual Publication No FHWA NHI 1 1 032 2011 References The following geotechnical reports are provided as Reference Documents for the Design Builder s information only The RTC takes no responsibility for the Design Builder s use of the data test results analyses or recommendations contained in these reports A Kleinfelder Geotechnical Data Report Interstate 11 Boulder City Bypass Phase 2 Design Build Project Boulder City Clark County Nevada Kleinfelder Project No 137120 February xx 2014 The Kleinfelder Geotechnical Data Report dated February 2014 provides the data and Test results obtained by the RTC s geotechnical consultant for this Project This report does not purport to provide analyses or calculations required for Project designs The Design Builder may use this data and Test results in designing the Project However the Design Builder shall be responsible for the interpretation of the data and Test results and for all analyses calculations and designs prepared by the Design Builder using the data and Test results The Design Builder shall also be responsible for obtaining any additional geotechnical data and for performing any additional testing that is required to support the Design Builder s analyses calculations and designs by the Project Standards or as required for the Design Builder s design of the Project Recovered Samples from Kleinfelder s geotechnical investigations hav
375. ure and upload images every 15 minutes 24 hours per day The system shall have M2M Machine to Machine 24 7 Support with active self healing technology and automatic software upgrades to maintain the quality consistency and reliability of all images Images will be maintained on the System Vendor s servers for reference available at all times during the life of the Project and for no less than 60 days after completion All images will be protected on servers owned and operated by the System Vendor and located in a secure area at the System Vendor s location The Design Builder shall provide all service and maintenance including cleaning of the camera system throughout the life of the Project including making appropriate arrangements for camera to remain in operation up to and through finalization of all structural landscaping and completed state condition necessary for beginning to end time lapse record The System Vendor shall provide custom public website development Website shall be separate from the Online Interface match the look and colors of the Project s website and be delivered as embed code or standalone web page Additional features include Facebook and Twitter integration full screen mode image comparison weather multiple logos graphical background image and Project description The System Vendor shall provide time lapse movie s at the end of the Project Time lapses shall be professionally edited by a vide
376. ustification from the Design Builder and Acceptance of the RTC The Bridge types presented in the Design Builder s Proposal may not be modified without written request and justification from the Design Builder and Acceptance of the RTC For the OHV Undercrossing Structures a RCB or other conventionally reinforced concrete structure will be allowed without need for an ATC 8 3 7 3 Seismic Requirements Seismic analysis and design for new Bridges based on the LRFD Bridge Design Specifications shall be based on Seismic Zone 3 using the minimum seismic coefficients shown in Figure 12 3 H of the NDOT Structures Manual Structural detailing shall comply with the requirements specified for Zone 3 in the LRFD Specifications 8 3 7 4 Inspection Access New Construction Provide access for interior Inspection of concrete box girders Size of access shall be approximately 2 feet 6 inches round or square Access hatch frame and components shall be of such construction that they are vandal resistant as determined by the RTC Provide a hinged metal door and padlock Locate access opening so each cell of the box girder is accessible for Inspection along the entire Bridge Length Locate openings such that they are not over traffic and at least 15 feet above the ground 8 3 7 5 Railings Provide reinforced concrete Bridge railing conforming to the height and face shape of Type A or Type FA Concrete Barrier Rail as appropriate Provide Bridge railing con
377. uter Traffic System or LVACTS The RTC FAST system is composed of two subsystems Freeway Management System FMS and the Arterial Management System AMS Substitute RTC FAST for any reference to LVACTS in any all of the Standards or documentation Coordinate all shut down construction and start up of ITS components with the RTC FAST Contact Jesus Marmolejo RTC FAST Maintenance Manager 4615 W Sunset Road Las Vegas NV 89118 702 432 5309 The Design Builder team shall Work with RTC FAST staff on all IP addressing and populating devices into the RTC FAST Central System Software While RTC FAST staff will make the actual database changes the Design Builder team shall provide the needed information to properly format the database Allow a minimum of 15 Business Days in the integration schedule for RTC FAST to populate the database and make the graphical mapping changes to the system 11 3 2 Existing ITS Components Existing ITS elements include the Dynamic Message Signs DMS hardware and infrastructure completed or under construction as shown on the Conceptual ITS Plans Attachment 4 Reference Documents All proposed ITS features shall tie in and operate seamlessly with the earlier improvements Treat existing ITS components within the Project limits as shown below Item Direction of Approximate Design Builder Action Travel Location DMS 49 Southbound Nevada Connect and integrate into new Interc
378. vity The Scenic View Parking Area will be designed to A Provide views of the LMNRA and its scenic attributes B Provide for safe egress and ingress to the freeway in accordance with AASHTO Standards C Provide parking for 10 automobiles and one bus D Provide an observation area for pedestrians accessible from parking E Provide Americans with Disability Act compliant grades and ramps within the parking area observation area and Sidewalk areas F Provide handrails barrier rail raised Sidewalk and refuge areas and other safety features and G Provide Interpretive Panels Cuts fills and other land Modification will be designed and constructed to minimize impact to scenic values especially in undeveloped areas Mitigation techniques will include rough cuts feathering or rounding cut natural environment interfaces use of artificial desert varnish stain on rock cuts to match adjacent natural colors colored concrete and other state of the art methods Care will be taken to remove all construction debris and other trash from the Work area as soon as construction is completed Excavated topsoil will be stored during construction and replaced on appropriate disturbed areas outside the Highway Shoulders after construction to aid in re establishing desert vegetation Constructed concrete slope protection and Bridge abutments will use desert varnish stain to blend with the natural surrounding environment within the Lake Mead Nation
379. ware Coordinate the shutdown start up and testing of the detector system with NDOT and RTC FAST If the MRDS will be taken off line for more than 24 hours including time for recalibration provide a temporary portable MRDS at the same location that is connected to and operated by the RTC FAST Central System REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 129 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Provide detectors covering all lanes mounted to the existing sign structure of the DMS s per Section 11 3 2 Perform the following tests for each radar detection system installation A SALT Conduct a SALT for each radar detection system installation using the SALT test procedures approved for radar detection technology Test shall cover calibration of the unit as well as proving all systems are operating per manufactures specifications B SST Conduct a SST for each radar detection system used on the project Test shall include proving the system is communicating thru the network properly and that reliable data is being received with test software or FAST Central System Software C SAT Conduct a SAT for each radar detection system used on the project Test shall include proving the system is communicating thru the network properly and that reliable data is being received with FAST Central System Software 11 3 7 Closed Caption Television CCTV Systems Provide new Closed Caption Telev
380. will make the determination on the condition of existing guardrail and barrier rail and whether it can remain in place Where existing barriers are to be replaced remove only as much barrier as can be replaced during the same shift or protect the area with portable precast concrete barrier rail 6 6 FENCING For fencing requirements see Fencing Performance Specification 6 7 CHANGE IN CONTROL OF ACCESS REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 81 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Access to the freeway as shown in the Preliminary Project Configuration has been accepted by the FHWA including the number and configuration of access points Changes to the number of access points or a Change in configuration of access at an interchange i e a Change from a directional ramp to a loop ramp etc will require FHWA approval A Change in the number of access points or in their configuration will require the Design Builder to complete and submit for NDOT and FHWA approval a formal Change in Control of Access Request in accordance with NDOT and FHWA Policy on Access to the Interstate System The Design Builder may propose deviations from the access shown in the Preliminary Project Configuration however there are no assurances that a revised configuration will be approved All Project costs and delays associated with a revised access configuration and subsequent formal Change in Control
381. with Number of 2011 GB Section lanes and 3 3 8 pg 3 61 Eq 3 23 Minimum Tangent All Facilities Varies with Number of 2011 GB Section REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 76 RFP No 14 011A I 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 Design Element Applicable Boulder City Bypass Criteria Basis Comments Facilities Design Criteria Percent of Runoff on Mainline 67 Minimum 2011 GB Section Tangent 3 3 8 pg 3 66 and 3 67 All Other Facilities 67 Minimum 2011 GB Section 3 3 8 pg 3 66 and 3 67 Horizontal Clearance Mainline Clear Zone 2011 AASHTO RDG Include horizontal Tables 3 1 and 3 2 curve adjustment factor Limiting clearzone to 30 per Table 3 1 note ais not allowed Ramps Clear Zone 2011 AASHTO RDG Include horizontal Tables 3 1 and 3 2 curve adjustment factor Limiting clearzone to 30 per Table 3 1 note ais not allowed US 93 Clear Zone 2011 AASHTO RDG Include horizontal Tables 3 1 and 3 2 curve adjustment factor Limiting clearzone to 30 per Table 3 1 note ais not allowed SR 172 Clear Zone 2011 AASHTO RDG Include horizontal Tables 3 1 and 3 2 curve adjustment factor Limiting clearzone to 30 per Table 3 1 note ais not allowed Vertical Clearance Minimum REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 77 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT RFP No 14 011A PWP No CL 2014 149
382. within the El Dorado Mountains shall be coordinated with the Nevada Department of Wildlife and the National Park Service to assure adequacy in prohibiting bighorn sheep from entering the roadway and to direct wildlife movements to wildlife crossings of the roadway Where permanent fence which includes tortoise fence is not constructed before Work begins in a Work area the Design Builder shall install and maintain tortoise fencing to prohibit tortoise access to the Work Site until such time as permanent fence and tortoise fence is installed Fencing including posts and wires shall be stained to be brown in color The color and method of staining shall be uniform throughout the corridor and shall be submitted to the RTC and NPS for review and Acceptance 7 4 UNGULATE FENCING AND ESCAPE RAMPS Eight 8 foot high ungulate fencing shall be provided as control of access fencing on both sides of the Bypass from Station 590 00 to the SR 172 Nevada Interchange to keep bighorn sheep from entering the Roadway and to direct bighorn sheep to designated crossings The ungulate fencing shall incorporate escape ramps on each side of the Bypass spaced at distances not exceeding one half mile The escape ramps shall be designed to provide a means of egress for an animal which has breached the control of access fence and entered the Roadway while also preventing animals from entering the Roadway at Site of the escape ramp Ungulate fencing and escape
383. x girders is not permitted Short Bridges are defined as those Bridges with overall length not exceeding the maximum allowed for integral and dozer abutment types as defined in Figure 11 6 C of the NDOT Structures Manual 8 3 1 2 Loads A Live Load Design all new Structures for HL93 live loading and P13 permit vehicle loading in accordance with the NDOT Structures Manual with the following revisions Section 12 3 2 7 Permit Loads for Design P Load REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 89 RFP No 14 011A 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT PWP No CL 2014 149 8 3 1 3 o The P13 permit vehicle loading need not be applied to the Service and Service Il limit states o The multiple presence factors specified in LRFD Table 3 6 1 1 2 1 shall be applied Section 12 3 2 8 Fatigue Loads For Structural Steel fatigue design a single lane of P13 loading with a load factor of 0 75 shall be applied Dead Load Add a 38 psf unit dead load for a future wearing surface to all Roadway Bridge Structures Add the dead load for soil placement on top of the wildlife overcrossing Uplift Proportion Bridge spans to prevent uplift at supports for all LRFD limit states other than the Extreme Event limit state or for all group loads except seismic loads 8 3 1 4 Design Submittals Develop design Submittals for all Structures detailed to the level and standards delineated in the NDOT Bridge Drafting Guidel
384. y 0 85 miles south of Georgia Avenue just north of the Mead Substation before turning northward and generally running parallel to a transmission corridor between the Boulder City Landfill and the Boulder City Rifle and Pistol Range The alignment continues northward through a westerly ridge of the El Dorado Mountains and terminates at the existing US 93 SR 172 Nevada Interchange where it ties into the Hoover Dam Bypass B Construction shall be entirely within the Rights of Way acquired for this Project by the RTC and NDOT As shown in Figure 1 the easternmost approximately 1 5 miles of the Project lies within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area LMNRA under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service Work within the LMNRA will be designed and constructed within the limits of the Special Use Permit for Right of Entry to be granted by the National Park Service The southernmost portion of the Project from approximately Station P 347 00 to Station P 475 00 approximately 2 4 miles lies within the Mead Withdrawal Area administered by the Western Area Power Administration WAPA Work within the Mead Withdrawal Area will be designed and constructed within an easement granted by the WAPA The remainder of the Project is public property which lies within the jurisdiction of the City of Boulder City extending from the beginning of the Project to the Mead Withdrawal Area approximately 3 1 miles and from the Mead Withdrawal Area to the LMN
385. y Addendum or Change Order 6 2 1 Standards Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices FHWA 2009 B Policy on Design Standards Interstate System AASHTO 2005 A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets AASHTO 2011 D Access Management System and Standards NDOT 1999 Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction NDOT 2010 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction NDOT 2001 G Roadside Design Guide AASHTO 4 Edition 2011 H Guide for the Planning Design and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities AASHTO 2004 I HOV Managed Lanes and Ramp Metering Design Manual NDOT 2006 and J Highway Capacity Manual TRB 2010 6 2 2 References A NDOT Road Design Guide 2010 B Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware MASH 1 Edition 2009 AASHTO C Aesthetic Concrete Barrier Design NCHRP Report 554 D Work Zone Safety and Mobility Implementation Guide 2008 m Mitigation Strategies for Design Exceptions FHWA SA 07 011 and A Guide to Achieving Flexibility in Highway Design AASHTO 2004 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 69 1 11 BOULDER CITY BYPASS DESIGN BUILD PROJECT 6 3 REQUIREMENTS 6 3 1 Project Configuration The Preliminary Project Configuration as shown on the Preliminary Plans included as a Reference Document in Attachment 4 reflect the preferred alternative described in the Environmental Documents The Preliminary Project Configuration was used to establish

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