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DIVISION 1000 – EQUIPMENT SECTION 1001 – TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT 1001.01 FLASHING ARROW BOARD SUBSECTION HEADING AND THE ENTIRE TEXT ARE CHANGED TO: 1001.01 ARROW BOARD Provide either Type A or Type C or both types of arrow boards. Ensure the arrow board elements conform to the MUTCD and the following requirements: 1. Non-reflective, black boards equipped with battery-operated amber lights. 2. A minimum peak luminous intensity of 8,800 candelas and equipped with photocells that will automatically reduce the luminous intensity to 1,500 candelas when the ambient light level drops to 5 foot-candles. 3. A light on the rear face of the board to indicate that the lights are operating. 4. Solid state controls with polarity and surge protection. 5. Panel operation controls mounted in a lockable enclosure. Ensure the arrow boards are equipped with a diesel charged battery system. Do not use gasoline powered systems. With RE approval, the Contractor may use the arrow boards equipped with solar charged battery systems in non-moving operations. The Department may require a solar charged battery system in noise sensitive areas. Securely mount arrow boards on a manufacturer-approved 2 wheeled towing trailer. 1001.03 TRAFFIC CONTROL TRUCK WITH MOUNTED CRASH CUSHIONS THE ENTIRE SUBSECTION IS CHANGED TO: Provide a truck affixed with a bed-mounted type C arrow board, as specified in 1001.01, and a rear mounted crash cushion. Ensure the weight of the truck with the type C arrow board and the rear mounted crash cushion is minimum total weight of 10 tons. The Contractor may use ballast to meet the weight requirement. When using ballast, ensure that it is securely fastened to the truck. Provide crash cushions that conforms to the following requirements: 1. Meets crash-worthiness requirements as specified in 159.03.02. 2. Designed to be attached to the rear of a truck. 3. Equipped with a 90 degree hydraulic tilt system to raise and lower the crash cushion. The tilt system shall have a locking mechanism to secure the crash cushion when in the raised position. 4. If equipped with energy absorbing modules, ensure that they are painted yellow. 5. Displays alternating 6 inch wide black and yellow bands, composed of Type III-retroreflective sheeting, as

ipped with energy absorbing modules, ensure that they are painted yellow. 5. Displays alternating 6 inch wide black and yellow bands, composed of Type III-retroreflective sheeting, as specified in ASTM D 4956, in an inverted “V” chevron pattern on the surface of the rear module that faces traffic. When in the raised position, ensure that the surface of the rear facing module also displays the chevron pattern. 6. Equipped with standard trailer lighting systems, including brake lights, taillights, and turn signals that are visible in the raised and lowered positions. THE FOLLOWING SUBSECTION IS ADDED: SECTION 1003 – HMA SITE EQUIPMENT 1003.01 MATERIALS TRANSFER VEHICLE (MTV) THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED AFTER THE LAST PARAGRAPH: HELEN AVE., LAWRENCE AVE., FLORENCE PL., AND LOWELL AVE., IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Page 74 of 76

Ensure the MTVs Gross Weight and maximum speed limit do not exceed the load restrictions as shown in 105.09 Special Provisions. SECTION 1008 – MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT THE FOLLOWING SUBSECTION IS ADDED: 1008.07 CONCRETE VERTICAL CURB SAW Provide a power-driven vertical curb saw with horizontally-oriented blade capable of sawing to the required dimensions without causing uncontrolled cracking. Equip the vertical curb saw with water-cooled, circular, diamond-edge blades or abrasive wheels, and alignment guides. Ensure that the vertical curb saw is capable of immediately collecting the slurry produced from the operations. The Contractor may use a vertical curb saw that does not collect slurry if the RE approves an alternate slurry collection method. When sawcutting grooves, use a multi-bladed saw with an adequate number of blades and alignment wheels. Provide within the Project Limits spare saw blades and at least one standby saw that meets the above requirements. SECTION 1009 – HMA PLANT EQUIPMENT 1009.01 HMA PLANT A. Requirements for HMA Mixing Plants. 4. Equipment for Preparation of Asphalt Binder. THE 4TH PARAGRAPH IN PART 4 IS CHANGED TO: Provide valves according to ASTMD 140, except ensure that a sampling valve is also located in the lowest third of each storage tank. If any additive is added at the HMA plant, provide a sampling valve according to AASHTO M 156, Section 4.3.4. 8. Safety. THE THIRD PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO: When plant production occurs during night operations, provide permanently fixed lighting throughout the plant operations, plant laboratory, and truck scale areas to ensure a clear view of the operations. Also provide permanently mounted lighting at the sampling platforms to sufficiently illuminate the bed of the truck for inspection and sampling operations. 1009.03 ASPHALT-RUBBER BINDER BLENDING EQUIPMENT THE 5TH PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO: Provide valves according to ASTMD 140, except ensure that a sampling valve is also located in the lowest third of each storage tank. HELEN AVE., LAWRENCE AVE., FLORENCE PL., AND LOWELL AVE., IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Page 75 of 76

NJDOT TEST METHODS NJDOT R-1 – DETERMINING RIDE QUALITY OF PAVEMENT SURFACES B. Apparatus. PART B IS CHANGED TO: Use the following apparatus: 1. Class 1 IPS that meets the requirements of ASTM E 950, Sections 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 of AASHTO M 328, and the following: a. Valid certification. b Recertification after any major component repairs or replacements. c. The data system provides the raw profile data in format readable in ProVal. d. Current version of pavement profile analysis software installed on the IPS computer to compute the IRI. 2. Base plate and gauge blocks, of 1 inch and 2 inch thickness, provided by the manufacturer to verify daily vertical calibration. 3. Retro-reflective traffic marking tape or other approved mechanism to automatically trigger the start and stop of profile measurements. C. Procedure. PART C IS CHANGED TO: Perform the following steps: 1. Turn on the inertial profiler and warm up all electronic equipment in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations before testing. 2. Perform Block and Bounce tests each day before collecting data. Record the results in the calibration log. Ensure tolerances are within the certified limits. 3. Ensure retro-reflective traffic marking tape or other approved mechanism is placed at the beginning and end of each direction of travel lane. 4. Enter project information in the test equipment system. 5. Make provisions to start and stop recording profile at the beginning and end of testing. If an automatic trigger mechanism is not installed, make provision to initiate start and end of data recording manually by pressing an appropriate key(s) on the computer. 6. Ensure that the required speed, as recommended by the manufacturer, is achieved and that the system is collecting profile data before recording profile. 7. For each test section, perform 3 test runs to collect data of both wheel paths of each lane in the longitudinal direction of travel. The wheel path is defined as being located approximately 3 feet on each side of the centerline of the lane and extending for the full length of the lane. Lanes are defined by striping. 8. Save data from each run

being located approximately 3 feet on each side of the centerline of the lane and extending for the full length of the lane. Lanes are defined by striping. 8. Save data from each run separately before the next run or lane testing, clearly identifying each test run, lane identification, and run number. HELEN AVE., LAWRENCE AVE., FLORENCE PL., AND LOWELL AVE., IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Page 76 of 76

January 2022 April 2019 STATE FUNDED PROJECT ATTACHMENT 1 SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE UTILIZATION ON WHOLLY STATE FUNDED PROJECTS A. Utilization of Small Business Enterprises Businesses as Subcontractors, Transaction Expeditors, Regular Dealers, Manufacturers and Truckers. The Department advises the Contractor and subcontractor that failure to carry out the requirements set forth in this attachment constitutes a material breach of Contract and, after notification to the applicable State agency, may result in termination of the agreement or Contract by the Department or such remedy as the Department deems appropriate. Requirements set forth in this section shall also be physically included in all subcontract agreements in accordance with State of New Jersey requirements. B. Policy. It is the policy of the Department that small businesses, as defined in N.J.A.C. 17:13-1.2 et seq. comprising a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts financed wholly with State funds. In this regard, the Department and all Contractors shall take all necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that registered Small Business Enterprises are utilized on, compete for, and perform on NJDOT construction contracts. C. Definitions 1. Small Business Enterprise. A business which has its principal place of business in the State of New Jersey; is independently owned and operated; has no more than 100 full-time employees; has gross revenues that do not exceed the applicable Federal revenue standards referenced at N.J.A.C. 17:13-2.1 and satisfies any additional eligibility standards under this chapter. Small businesses with no more than 100 full-time employees will be registered in one of the following three categories: a. Small business with gross revenues that do not exceed $3 million. b. Small businesses with gross revenues that do not exceed 50 percent of the applicable annual revenue standards set forth in federal regulation at 13 CFR 121.201, incorporated herein by reference, and as may be adjusted

ceed 50 percent of the applicable annual revenue standards set forth in federal regulation at 13 CFR 121.201, incorporated herein by reference, and as may be adjusted periodically. c. Small business with gross revenues that do not exceed the applicable annual revenue standards set forth in federal regulation at 13 CFR 121.201, incorporated herein by reference, as may be adjusted periodically. The business must be independently owned and operated, with management being responsible for both its daily and long-term operation, as well as owning at least 51 percent interest in the business. Businesses must be incorporated or registered with the Division of Revenue & Enterprise Services to do business in the State and have its principal place of business in New Jersey, defined when: a. 51 percent or more of its employees work in New Jersey supported by paid New Jersey unemployment taxes or; b. 51 percent or more of its business operations/activities occur in New Jersey supported by income and/or business tax returns. c. The business must be a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company or corporation with 100 or fewer employees in full-time positions, not including: 1. Seasonal and part-time employees employed for less than 90 days, if seasonal and casual part-time employment are common to that industry and 2. Consultants employed under contracts for which the business wants to be eligible as a small business. 2. Commercially Useful Function (CUF). A SBE performs a commercially useful function when it is responsible for execution of a distinct element of the work of a contract and carrying out its responsibility by actually performing, managing, and supervising the work involved. To perform a commercially useful function, the SBE must also be responsible, with respect to materials and supplies used on the contract, for preparing the estimate, negotiating price, determining quality and State Funded Project Attachment 1 – Small Business Enterprise Utilization Page 1 of

the contract, for preparing the estimate, negotiating price, determining quality and State Funded Project Attachment 1 – Small Business Enterprise Utilization Page 1 of 8

January 2022 April 2019 quantity, ordering the material, arranging delivery, installing (where applicable), and paying for the material and supplies itself for the project. 3. Transaction expeditor (broker). A SBE who arranges or expedites transactions and who arranges for material drop shipments. 4. SBE regular dealers. A firm that must be an established, regular business that engages, as its principal business and under its own name, in the purchase and sale or lease of the products in question. In addition, a regular dealer must own, operate, or maintain a store, warehouse, or other establishment in which the materials, supplies, articles, or equipment required under this Contract are bought, kept in stock, and regularly sold or leased to the public in the usual course of business. 5. SBE manufacturer. A firm that operates or maintains a factory or establishment that produces on the premises, the materials, supplies, articles, or equipment required for the Contract. 6. Good faith effort (GFE). Efforts to achieve a SBE goal or other requirement of N.J.A.C. 17:13 et seq. which by their scope, intensity, and appropriateness to the objective, can reasonably be expected to fulfill the program requirement. Efforts to include firms not certified as SBEs in the state where the contract is being let are consequently not good faith efforts to meet a SBE contract goal. D. Compliance. The Contractor is responsible for compliance as specified in Section 105. E Contractor SBE Goal Obligations. Ensure that SBEs have an equal opportunity to receive and participate in contracts and subcontracts financed in whole with State funds in performing work with the Department. Take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with the Contract to ensure that SBEs are given equal opportunity to compete for and to perform on the Department’s wholly State funded projects. Do not discriminate in the award and performance of any Contract obligation including, but not limited to, performance of obligations on wholly State funded contracts, as specified in Section 107. 1. Post Award

the award and performance of any Contract obligation including, but not limited to, performance of obligations on wholly State funded contracts, as specified in Section 107. 1. Post Award Obligations a. Give SBEs equal consideration with non-small business firms in negotiation for any subcontracts, purchase orders or leases. b. Attempt to obtain qualified SBEs to perform the work. A directory of registered Small Businesses Enterprise firms can be found in the New Jersey Selective Assistance Vendor Information (NJSAVI) database online at: https://www20.state.nj.us/TYTR_SAVI/vendorSearch.jsp 2. Affirmative Action After Award of the Contract a. Subletting. If at any time following the award of the Contract, the Contractor intends to sublet any portion(s) of the work under said Contract, or intends to purchase material or lease equipment not contemplated during preparation of bids, take affirmative action: (1) Notify the RE, in writing, of the type and approximate value of the work which the Contractor intends to accomplish by such subcontract, purchase order or lease. (2) Submit the Post-Award SBE Certification Form to the Regional Supervising Engineer with the application to sublet, or prior to purchasing material or leasing equipment. Obtain Post Award SBE Certification forms from the RE. (3) Efforts made to identify and retain a SBE as a replacement subcontractor, lower tier subcontractor, transaction expeditor, regular dealer, supplier, manufacturer, or trucker when the arrangements with the original SBE prove unsuccessful, shall be followed as specified for SBE subcontractors in Section 108. Work in the category concerned shall not begin until such approval is granted in writing by the Department. (4) Notification of a SBE subcontractor’s termination will be the same as for SBE subcontractors, specified in Section 108. Send notice in writing to the Department through the RE, with a copy to DCR/AA. Said termination notice will include the firm’s ethnic