III) SURFACING, LINING, BALLAST-REGULATING AND BOLT TIGHTENING CITY OF HAMMOND

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1 City Of Hammond Purchasing Department RFP # For I) PREPARATIONS TO INSTALL 50 RUBBER CROSSING (Morris Road) II) PREPARATIONS TO INSTALL 2- Hi Rail road crossings (Woodscale Road) III) SURFACING, LINING, BALLAST-REGULATING AND BOLT TIGHTENING CITY OF HAMMOND Bids Shall Be Received by the Purchasing Department, City of Hammond 310 East Charles Street P.O. Box 2788 Hammond, Louisiana Until 10:00 A.M. June 10, 2016 At Which Time All Bids Will Be Opened and Read Aloud Advertisement in the Official Journal, Daily Star, to be published Three (3) Times For Additional Information or Questions, Contact: Ernest Peters, Sr. - Purchasing Agent- (985)

2 This is the Bid Package of: Date: Firm: Address City State Zip Code Person to Contact: Phone No.: Fax No: YOUR BID IS IMPORTANT TO US HOWEVER, IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BID THIS PROJECT, PLEASE RETURN THIS SHEET WITH YOUR COMPANY NAME MARKED NO BID. THIS WILL NOT AFFECT FUTURE BIDS, BUT IS A MEANS IN VERIFYING THAT YOU DID RECEIVE NOTIFICATION FOR THIS BID. Specifications: I) SPECIFICATION FOR PREPARATIONS TO INSTALL 50 RUBBER CROSSING (Morris Road) 1.0 SCOPE This specification covers the furnishing of all materials, equipment, and labor required to prepare track for installation of a 50 Hi Rail crossing. This work must be in complete accordance with best modern railroad practices. 2.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT 2.1 RAIL- # 1 new115# rail. Rail is to be 39 length, except where cropping of 18 is required to make field weld. Crossing shall have no joint within 30 of edge of crossing. Joints are to be properly staggered. 2.2 PLATES- # 1, 13, 115# double shoulder are to be used throughout length of rail. Drwr SPIKES- Spikes are to be 5/8 X 6 new. All ties within the road crossing area are to be doubled spiked on the inside. 2

3 2.4 TIE PADS- 1/4 thick X 13 rubber pads are to be used through crossing area plus 10 ties each side. 2.5 CROSS-TIES- Cross-ties are to be #1 grade 7 X9 X10 hardwood creosote treated. Crossties are to be placed on 18 centers and extended 5 ties beyond each side of road crossing. 2.6 COMPROMISE BARS- Are to be of proper size and design and fully bolted. 2.7 GEO-TECHNICAL FABRIC- Fabric is to be placed under road crossing plus five ties each side. 2.8 CONCRETE- Saw cutting of concrete will be required of any concrete within 32 of near rail. 2.9 DRAINAGE PIPE- Pipe is to be installed on both sides of road crossing. Top of pipe is to be even with bottom of tie. Place pipe on a.02% slope with perforations down. Pipe is to be 6 plastic P.V.C. schedule 80 perforated. Pipe is to be 45 degrees at end of crossing, protruding out of ballast section SURFACING- All tamping shall be mechanically. All ties within crossing area shall be tamped all the way across. Rise shall be approx. 4 with a.01% fall in both directions. Final grade shall be 2 higher than exiting concrete, 10 feet from center of track (Mark I or greater tamper must be used) BALLAST- Ballast is to area # 4 lime stone. All ballast is to be removed throughout area of new crossties down to bottom of tie and replaced with new DEVIATION- 1/4 will be maximum allowable cross-level for tangent. This deviation is to be guaranteed for 45 days after job is completed TRACK BOLTS- all bolts shall be 1 X 5 3/4 with lock washers ALIGNMENT- Tangent track is to have no visual deviation BALLAST REGULATING- After the track has been finally surfaced and lined, the ballast shall be dressed to conform to the standard section shown on drwr. # TIE PLUGS- Are to be used anytime spikes are removed from tie. Tie is to be plugged with tight fitting creosote tie plugs ROAD CROSSING- Road crossing is to be Hi Rail full depth. (No Exceptions) 2.18 DRILLING- All ties shall be pre-drilled with bit 1/4 smaller than screw being installed. Screws shall be installed with impact wrench, NOT HAMMERED! 2.19 DRAINAGE- all corners are to be dug out so that no water shall stand in crossing. (Replace shoulder with MTL2) 2.20 REMOVED MATERIAL- All rail and wood products shall be removed by contractor and disposed of properly. All ballast, 3

4 concrete and asphalt shall be placed on CITY OF HAMMOND property per instructions APPROACHES- By Others BARRICADE- By Others TAMPING & REGULATING- Tamping and regulating is to be performed with mechanical tamper and ballast regulator (Mark I or greater). 3.0 EXTRAS 3.1 CROSSTIES- Unit price per crosstie furnished and installed. Crossties shall be 6 X8 X8 6 #1 hardwood. 4.0 INSPECTION- Engineering representative of R.T.S. can be expected to visit the construction site on the following occasions. A- BEGINNING OF JOB- to inspect material, tools and equipment to be used. B- PERIODIC- To insure proper procedures is being followed. C- FINAL- Acceptance of job well done. 5.0 COMPLETION- this job is to be completed in three days within 30 days after purchase order has been issued. II) SPECIFICATION FOR PREPARATIONS TO INSTALL 2- Hi Rail road crossings (Woodscale Road) 1.0 SCOPE This specification covers the furnishing of all materials, equipment, and labor required to prepare track for installation of 2- Hi rail road crossings ( ) prefab concrete crossing. This work must be in complete accordance with best modern railroad practices. 2.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT 2.1 RAIL- # 1 new115# rail. Rail is to be 39 length, except where cropping of 18 is required to make field weld. Crossing shall have no joint within 30 of edge of crossing. Joints are to be properly staggered. 2.2 PLATES- # 1, 13, 115# double shoulder are to be used throughout length of rail. Drwr SPIKES- Spikes are to be 5/8 X 6 new. All ties within the road crossing area are to be doubled spiked on the inside. 4

5 2.4 TIE PADS- 1/4 thick X 13 rubber pads are to be used through crossing area plus 10 ties each side. 2.5 CROSS-TIES- Cross-ties are to be #1 grade 7 X9 X10 hardwood creosote treated. Crossties are to be placed on 18 centers and extended 5 ties beyond each side of road crossing. 2.6 COMPROMISE BARS- Are to be of proper size and design and fully bolted. 2.7 GEO-TECHNICAL FABRIC- Fabric is to be placed under road crossing plus five ties each side. 2.8 CONCRETE- Saw cutting of concrete will be required of any concrete within 32 of near rail. 2.9 DRAINAGE PIPE- Pipe is to be installed on both sides of road crossing. Top of pipe is to be even with bottom of tie. Place pipe on a.02% slope with perforations down. Pipe is to be 6 plastic P.V.C. schedule 80 perforated. Pipe is to be 45 degrees at end of crossing, protruding out of ballast section SURFACING- All tamping shall be mechanically. All ties within crossing area shall be tamped all the way across. Rise shall be approx. 4 with a.01% fall in both directions. Final grade shall be 2 higher than exiting concrete, 10 feet from center of track (Mark I or greater tamper must be used) BALLAST- Ballast is to area # 4 lime stone. All ballast is to be removed throughout area of new crossties down to bottom of tie and replaced with new DEVIATION- 1/4 will be maximum allowable cross-level for tangent. This deviation is to be guaranteed for 45 days after job is completed TRACK BOLTS- all bolts shall be 1 X 5 3/4 with lock washers ALIGNMENT- Tangent track is to have no visual deviation BALLAST REGULATING- After the track has been finally surfaced and lined, the ballast shall be dressed to conform to the standard section shown on drwr. # TIE PLUGS- Are to be used anytime spikes are removed from tie. Tie is to be plugged with tight fitting creosote tie plugs ROAD CROSSING- Road crossing is to be Hi Rail full depth. (No Exceptions) 2.18 DRILLING- All ties shall be pre-drilled with bit 1/4 smaller than screw being installed. Screws shall be installed with impact wrench, NOT HAMMERED! 2.19 DRAINAGE- all corners are to be dug out so that no water shall stand in crossing. (Replace shoulder with MTL2) 2.20 REMOVED MATERIAL- All rail and wood products shall be removed by contractor and disposed of properly. All ballast, 5

6 concrete and asphalt shall be placed on CITY OF HAMMOND property per instructions APPROACHES- By Others BARRICADE- By Others TAMPING & REGULATING- Tamping and regulating is to be performed with mechanical tamper and ballast regulator (Mark I or greater). 3.0 EXTRAS 3.1 CROSSTIES- Unit price per crosstie furnished and installed. Crossties shall be 6 X8 X8 6 #1 hardwood. 4.0 INSPECTION- Engineering representative of R.T.S. can be expected to visit the construction site on the following occasions. A- BEGINNING OF JOB- to inspect material, tools and equipment to be used. B- PERIODIC- To insure proper procedures is being followed. C- FINAL- Acceptance of job well done. 5.0 COMPLETION- this job is to be completed in three days within 30 days after purchase order has been issued. III) SPECIFICATIONS FOR SURFACING, LINING, BALLAST-REGULATING AND BOLT TIGHTENING CITY OF HAMMOND 1.0 SCOPE This specification covers the furnishing of all materials, equipment, and labor required to surface, line, and ballast-regulate, and impact tightening of approximately feet of railroad track plus 5-switches. THIS WORK MUST BE IN COMPLETE ACCORDANCE WITH BEST MODERN RAILROAD PRACTICES. 2.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT 2.1 TAMPING MACHINE- Tamper must be in good working condition. Tamper must be of positive squeeze pressure, with proper pressure settings. 2.2 BACKHOE- Backhoe must be in good working condition and be in compliance with OSHA standards. 6

7 2.3 TAMPING TOOLS- tamping tools to be complete set not more than 20% worn. 2.4 JACKING AND LINING- Jacking and lining must be done by tamping machine electronically. 2.5 SURFACING- All surfacing to be done with mechanical tamper, with a minimum of two insertions per tie. (More is necessary to tighten ties firmly against base of rail) (Mark I or greater) 2.6 LIFT- Average lift will be 1 with consistent grade. 2.7 DEVIATION- 1/4 will be maximum allowable cross-level for tangent track. Spirals and curves will have super elevation of 3/4 minimum and 1 maximum. 2.8 DOWN TIES- Down ties are to be cleaned off, re-nailed and tamped. 2.9 HIGH SPIKES- High spikes are to be settled RESURFACING- Re-tamping will be required of any track disturbed after final surfacing ALIGNMENT- Tangent track is to have no visual deviation; curve track is not to have more than a 1-degree deviation from normal BALLAST- Ballast is to be washed limestone (Area # 4), (1 to 1 1/2 ). To be supplied by contractor. No shoulder ballast is to be used to surface track. All ballast in load rack area is to be # 57. Contractor will supply and distribute 140 tons of ballast per instructions BALLAST REGULATING- After the track has been finally surfaced and lined, the ballast shall be dressed to conform to the standard sections shown on drawing # BOLT TIGHTENING- all bolts are to be impact tightened with 1 minimum impact wrench same day track is surfaced. Bolts must be tightened until lock washers are completely compressed. All missing bolts, lock-washers and cracked angle bars must be replaced. Bolts must be a minimum of 1 X5 3/4. Replaced lockwashers must be of proper size ROAD CROSSING REPAIR- 2 road crossings are to have 2 panels each removed, replace angle bars with new bars and bolts, double spike ties within removed panels. Replace panels after plugging ties and properly screws down panels DITCH REPAIR- Ditch on side of track ahead of Home Depot switch is to be cut so that water will drain properly. (Approximately 75 ) 3.0 EXTRA- Unit price per foot of tracked tamped, regulated and impact tightened. 4.0 COMPLETION- This project is to be completed within 60 days after P.O. # has been issued. City Of Hammond reserves the right to complete project with another contractor if job is not completed on time. 7

8 5.0 INSPECTION- engineering representatives of R.T.S. can be expected to visit The construction site on the following occasions. A. BEGINNING OF JOB- To inspect material, tools, and equipment to be used. B. PERIODIC- To insure proper procedures are being followed. C. FINAL- Acceptance of job well done For more information and site visit (mandatory) contact Robert Morgan at Instructions To Bidders Special Note BIDDERS ARE URGED TO PROMPTLY REVIEW THE REQUIREMENTS OF ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND SUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR RESOLUTION AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE DURING THE BID PERIOD. QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE PURCHASING AGENT DURING THE BID PERIOD AND SHALL BECOME PART OF YOUR BID PACKAGE. OTHERWISE, THIS WILL BE CONSTRUED AS ACCEPTANCE BY THE BIDDERS THAT THE INTENT OF THE SPECIFICATIONS IS CLEAR AND THAT COMPETITIVE BIDS MAY BE OBTAINED AS SPECIFIED HEREIN. PROTESTS WITH REGARD TO THE SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED AFTER BIDS ARE OPENED. Bid Packages are mailed only as a courtesy. The City of Hammond does not assume responsibility for bidders to receive bid packages. Bidders should rely only on advertisements in the local newspaper, City of Hammond, LA website: or can be picked up at the Purchasing Office. Full information may be obtained, or questions answered, by contacting the Street Department, Hwy. 190W. Hammond, Louisiana, or by calling Robert (985) for a Site Visit. These specifications are written in a manner to invite open competition. Any manufacturer s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive unless the invitation to bid states that only the brand name will be considered for reasons of compatibility, etc. The Public Bid number, Bidder s name, address, Louisiana Contractor License number and bid opening date shall be clearly printed or typed on the outside of the bid envelope, if mailed or hand delivered. Only one (1) bid shall be accepted from 8

9 each bidder. Alternates shall not be accepted unless specifically requested in the bid specifications. Submission of more than one (1) bid or alternates not requested may be grounds for rejection of all bids by the bidder. The method of delivery of bids is the responsibility of the bidder. All bids shall be received by the Purchasing Department, Hammond City Hall Complex, 310 East Charles Street Hammond, Louisiana on or before the specified bid opening date and time. Late bids shall not be accepted under ANY circumstances. It is the bidders sole responsibility to insure that their bid has been delivered and accepted with ample time to meet all specified deadlines. Normally, bid bonds will not be required on bids for materials, supplies, annual contracts or small labor contracts. If a bid bond is required, it will be specifically requested on the bid form and included in the specifications. Bids shall be accepted only on the bid forms furnished by the City of Hammond Purchasing Department. The City of Hammond shall only accept bids from those bidders in whose name the bid forms and or specifications were issued. Altered or incomplete bid forms, or use of substitute forms or documents, shall render the bid non-responsive and subject to rejection. The entire bid package, including the specifications and copies of any addenda issued shall be submitted to the Purchasing Department as THE BID. All bids must be typed or written in BLUE/BLACK INK. Any erasures, strikeover and/or changes to prices shall be initialed by the bidder. Failure to initial shall be cause for rejection of the bid as non-responsive. All bids shall be signed. Failure to do so shall cause the bid to be rejected as nonresponsive. Where one (1) or more vendor s exact products or typical workmanship is designated as the level of quality desired or equivalent, the Purchasing Agent, after study and review, reserves the right to determine the acceptability of any equivalent offered. The decision, after study and review, shall be final and binding. Liability: The Contractor at all times during the term of the contract shall maintain and pay for property damage and public liability insurance with limits of at least ($1,000,000.00) one million dollars inclusive of bodily injury and property damage for any one occurrence. Prior to commencing work under this contract the Contractor must file with the City a certificate of insurance meeting aforementioned requirements with the City of Hammond named insured by added endorsement. All premiums and expense incurred with this insurance shall be paid for by the Contractor. 9

10 The Contractor shall assume the defense of and indemnify and save harmless the City and its Officers and Agents from all claims relating to work. The Contractor shall be responsible for any and all damages or claims for damages or injuries or accidents done or caused by him or his employees, or resulting from the execution of the work, or any operations, or caused by reason of existence or location or condition of facilities or of any materials, supplies, or machinery used thereon or therein, or neglect or omission on his part, or all of the several acts or things required to be done by them, under and by these conditions, and covenants, and agrees to hold the City harmless and indemnified for all such damages and claims for damages. The Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the City from and against all losses and all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, recoveries and judgments of every nature and description made, brought or recovered against the City by reason of any act or omission of the Contractor, his agents or employees, in the execution of his work. Worker s Compensation: The Contractor shall, at all times, pay or cause to be paid, any assessment or compensation required to be paid pursuant to the Worker s Compensation Act. The Contractor shall, at the time of entering into a Contract with the City, provide satisfactory proof that all assessments or compensation payable to the Worker s Compensation Board have been paid and the City may, at any time during the performance or upon the completion of such Contract require a further declaration such Contract require a further declaration that such assessments or compensations have been paid. Non-Discrimination: By Submitting and signing this bid, Bidder certifies that he agrees to adhere to the mandates dictated by title VI and VII of the civil rights act of 1964, as amended; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; section 503 of the Rehabilitation act of 1973; section 202 of Executive Order 11246, as amended; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of Bidder agrees to keep informed of and comply with all Federal, State and Local Laws, Ordinances and Regulations which affect their Employees or Prospective Employees. 10

11 Bid Form for Public Bid RFP# As a qualified bidder for the project, I have carefully examined all of the Bidding Documents and have examined the conditions and specifications of the work to be done, and I hereby propose to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, etc., as called for by the bidding specifications. I hereby acknowledge that I have received the following Addenda and they are reflected as part of this bid, List by date and Addendum number I certify that I am duly licensed in Louisiana to perform the work. Louisiana License # Work to be complete within days after receipt of order. Bid Amount Bidder agrees to deliver material and perform work described by the Bidding Specifications for the sum indicated for I): $. Bidder agrees to deliver material and perform work described by the Bidding Specifications for the sum indicated for II): $. Bidder agrees to deliver material and perform work described by the Bidding Specifications for the sum indicated for III): $. (Amounts shall be shown in words and digits. In case of discrepancy, words shall govern.) Signature of Bidder Company Name The above signature on this Sealed Bid certifies that bidder has carefully examined the instructions to bidders, terms and specifications applicable to and made a part of this Seal Bid Package. Bidder further certifies that the prices shown are in full compliance with the conditions, terms and specifications of this Sealed Bid. 11