Route 7 Widening Project Project No , P101, R201, C501 UPC No January 15, a.m. NOVA District Building

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2 PROJECT SHOWING MINUTES Route 7 Widening Project January 15, a.m. NOVA District Building Overview / Welcome: Michael Gleasman, PE, Area Construction Engineer (VDOT) Overview: A question and answer period will be entertained at the end. Attendees asking questions should identify themselves and the company they represent. Everyone must sign the attendance sheet. Contract Completion date is December 16, Project showing agenda today: Design Features Construction Features Environmental Landscape & Architecture Utility Features Project Controls Civil Rights Question and Answers Introduction of Project Team: VDOT Construction Management Area Construction Engineer Michael Gleasman, PE Construction Manager Tim Diliscia, VDOT Design Team: VDOT Design Project Manager Mark Gibney, PE, PMP JMT - Design Engineer of Record Rodney Hayzlett, PE Presenting Today: Michael Gleasman, PE VDOT ACE Mark Gibney, PE, PMP VDOT L&D Project Manager Jeff Cronin, PE Design Consultant, JMT Tim Diliscia VDOT Construction Manager Matt McLaughlin VDOT Utilities Manager Amy Mounkhaty VDOT Project Controls Sheila Brase Civil Rights Page 1

3 Design Features: Mark Gibney, PE, PMP (VDOT) and Jeff Cronin, PE (JMT): Project Location: Project Information: Page 2

Design Features: 1.2 mile widening/reconstruction project from Rolling Holly Drive (just east of the Fairfax County Parkway interchange) to 0.15 mile east of Reston Avenue in Fairfax County.

4 Design Features: 1.2 mile widening/reconstruction project from Rolling Holly Drive (just east of the Fairfax County Parkway interchange) to 0.15 mile east of Reston Avenue in Fairfax County. Average Daily Traffic 60,000 Widen the existing four (4) lane roadway to six (6) lanes Special design retaining walls with Ashlar stone finish (5 walls) Two (2) storm water management ponds (landscape screening) and storm sewers Complete landscaping for corridor Stamped concrete raised medians (on and approaching Georgetown Pike) Traffic signals (4 existing signals and 1 new signal) Several historical areas along the corridor: Dranesville Historic Tavern, Georgetown Pike roadway, and two (2) residential historic properties (Prame and McFarlane) along the westbound lanes Several homeowners associations along the corridor that are very involved with the project Project Typical Section: GS-5 Urban Principal Arterial with 12 lanes (13 lane adjacent to median) Right and left turn lane improvements and additions Raised 16 grass/landscaped median Closed typical section roadway with curb and gutter (CG-7 curb) 10 Shared use path along the eastbound and westbound lanes Page 3

5 Temporary Traffic Control Plan: A two (2) lane detour will be constructed for the westbound Route 7 traffic within the existing grass median. Bifurcation between the eastbound and westbound lanes will require sheet piling to accommodate construction for some phases of the Temporary Traffic Control Plan. Four (4) of the drainage crossings will need to be jack and bored to minimize traffic disruption. Contractor will be required to maintain access to private residences and commercial businesses along the westbound lanes during all phases of construction. Plans call for a temporary access road. A 24 high pressure gas line runs the length of the project. A gas regulator station is located near the Sugarland Rd intersection. Special provisions have been provided for construction near gas line. A telecommunications duct bank is located within the grassed median. Special provisions have been provided for construction on and around the duct bank. Existing drain fields within the ROW between Sta to RT to be avoided. Construction Features: Tim Diliscia, Construction Manager (VDOT) Special Provisions: Section 108 Prosecution and Progress of Work Page 4

accordance with the contract Communication Open line at all times Submittals Timely

6 Project Features of Note: Construction Safety Uphold all applicable standards and regulations Outreach Keep the public informed User Fees Shall be enforced in accordance with the contract Communication Open line at all times Submittals Timely and diligent Documentation Complete and timely for pay estimates Jack & Bore Different sizes Page 5

Waterline New lines 6 to 12 Access Roads Maintenance of these roads during winter months Signals Temporary and permanent signalization Hydraulic Cement Stabilization For sub-grade Demolition Four

7 Waterline New lines 6 to 12 Access Roads Maintenance of these roads during winter months Signals Temporary and permanent signalization Hydraulic Cement Stabilization For sub-grade Demolition Four structures Field Office See Special Provisions Environmental: Mr. Diliscia, Construction Manager (VDOT) Erosion and Sediment Control: VDOT Monitored Implement Approved ESC Plan VDOT Road & Bridge Specifications and Standards pertaining to regulated land disturbing activities DCR Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook VDOT ESCCC and DCR Inspector Certification Construction Entrances (Std. and Spec. 3.02) Environmental Commitments and Requirements: Disposal Areas: Section Virginia Road & Bridge Specifications and Standards Disposal Site Approval Location and boundaries Page 6

8 Procedures to minimize erosion Haul roads Provisions for environmentally compatible screening Restoration and permanent cover vegetation Drainage pattern Stream/tributaries receiving discharge Sequence and schedule of work Total drainage area for temporary sediment traps *** Sediment Basins (If Required) Landscape & Architecture: Tim Diliscia, Construction Engineer (VDOT) Architectural Finish, Concrete Form Liners and Color Stain Coating: Architectural treatment on Retaining Walls Color Stain Coating for some walls Stamped Concrete Ornate Fencing Landscaping / Planting / Endangered Species Planting Special Provision pages 224 through 230 Trees 500+ Shrubs 2,300+ Plantings 22,000+ Wood Turtle Eastern Box Turtle Page 7

9 Utility Features: Matt McLaughlin, NOVA Utilities Manager (VDOT) Status of Utility Relocation Along Route 7: Name of Utility Status Projected Completion Date Dominion Power In Progress July 01, 2013 Verizon Overhead In Progress July 01, 2013 Cox Waiting on Dominion poles to be moved December 31, 2013 AT&T In Progress July 01, 2013 XO Communication In Progress July 01, 2013 Level 3 Communication In Progress December 31, 2013 Verizon Underground Conduits installed July 01, 2013 Important Special Provisions and Coordination: Section Test pit excavation for paved and unpaved areas to include marker balls provided by VDOT Facilities owned by Verizon, AT&T, XO Communication, Level 3, Cox Cable, Dominion Virginia Power, Washington Gas and Fairfax Water Level 3 Cable Protection of underground cable during excavation and construction of the Retaining Wall between Stations and , EBL of Route 7. Coordination with Virginia Power for hook-up to controller cabinets and electrical services 60 day notice Page 8

10 Project Controls: Amy Mounkhaty (VDOT) Special Provisions Construction Access Release Dates: Special Provisions - CPM Progress Schedule for Category III Projects Preliminary Progress Schedule: Within two (2) days prior to the Scheduling Conference Baseline Progress Schedule: Within thirty (30) days after NTP CPM Schedule Narrative Earnings Monthly Progress Update: Within five (5) days after the progress estimate date Software: No earlier than Primavera P6v2 Other features: Revised Baseline Schedule SIA Special Provisions - Interim Milestones: Substantial Completion date November 12, 2015 Final Completion Date December 16, 2015 Extended Completion Date of Landscaping/Planting April 8, 2016 Page 9

11 Civil Rights: Sheila Brase, Compliance Safety Officer (VDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The project has a 18% requirement. Responsible bidder shall submit C-111 form electronically or fax to the Department within two (2) hours of bid opening. If you cannot meet your goal using good faith efforts, the C-111 form must be submitted 24 hours after bid opening, or 10 AM the next business day.. Responsible bidder shall submit C-112 form within two (2) working days after bid opening. Form C- 48 All bidders are required to complete and submit this form to the contract engineer within ten (10) days after the bid opening. DBE Subcontract agreement is to be submitted within fourteen (14) days after contract execution. Special Provision for use of Minority Business Enterprise, Section , is on pages 48 through 71. Special Provision for Performing a Commercially Useful Function (CUF) is on page 57. Payment to Subcontractor The Contractor shall make payment for subcontractor s portion of work within seven (7) days of receipt of payment from VDOT. Labor: Payrolls are required from all Contractors performing work on the contract. Haulers are required to submit payrolls when hauling on the project site. The predetermined wage rates are listed in the bid proposal on pages 5, 6, 7 and 8. Required Contract Provisions, Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (FHWA 1273) is on page 10 through 31 and Executive Order is on pages 32 through 37. Trainees - There are 10 trainees required for this project. Specifications for the training program (Section 518) are on pages 599, 600 and 601 of the 2007 Road & Bridge Specifications. Page 10

12 Questions & Answers: Open Additional Questions Any additional questions that may arise after this project showing shall be addressed through the normal CABB process. Question 1: Sean Maloney (Shirley Construction Co.): When is the C-111 form due? Response: 24 hours after bid opening, or 10 AM the next business day. The presentation slide will be edited. Question 2: Lane Construction: Is geotechnical information provided? Response: Typically contractor requests this information from Materials Section (contact David Shiells, PE). Follow-up comment: Geotechnical information should be available in the bid documents, as it is coming out as an addendum takes longer. Response: Comment has been noted. SITE VISIT Question 1: Are there sound walls in the project? Response: No. Question 2: Is there a significant change in grade? (WB Route 7) Response: The WB lanes will be filled to match the higher grade of the median. Question 3: Will the contractor have anything to do with gas lines/protection? Response: No, contractor will be working around it. Question 4: Can micro-tunneling be used instead of the jack and bore method? Answer: Will need to confirm this (Materials). Contractor has been told to submit any further questions through CABB. Page 11

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