**[INFORMATION]{.underline}:** FP-03 Metric Version

Federal Lands Highway (FLH) March 10, 2005

FLH Supplemental Specifications

####### J. B. Wlaschin HFPD-3

Director, Office of Program Development

Federal Lands Highway Division Engineers

**TRANSMITTAL No. [2]{.underline}**[\_]{.underline}

The following are additions and revisions to the FLH Supplemental
Specifications to the *Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads
and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects* (FP-03) Metric Version. These
specification additions and revisions were coordinated through the FLH
specification process and are approved by this office.

Each Division shall incorporate the FLH supplemental specifications into
its library of specifications. These supplemental specifications shall
be used in the special contract requirements of all FLH projects
according to the instructions for each supplemental specification and
will be incorporated into the next FP.

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|       | 2/04 |          | 0/05 |                                    |
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| 1     | 7/   | 106      | 3/1  | Conformity with Contract           |
| 06.01 | 2/04 | .01-1,2, | 0/05 | Requirements                       |
| -1,2, |      | & 3      |      |                                    |
| & 3   |      |          |      |                                    |
+-------+------+----------+------+------------------------------------+
|       |      | 1        | 3/1  | "Beck" poster                      |
|       |      | 07.03(g) | 0/05 |                                    |
+-------+------+----------+------+------------------------------------+
|       |      | 401.08   | 3/1  | Asphalt Preparation                |
|       |      |          | 0/05 |                                    |
+-------+------+----------+------+------------------------------------+
|       |      | 402.03   | 3/1  | Composition of Mix (Job-Mix        |
|       |      |          | 0/05 | Formula)                           |
+-------+------+----------+------+------------------------------------+
|       |      | 402.     | 3/1  | Voids in mineral aggregate         |
|       |      | 03(c)(4) | 0/05 |                                    |
+-------+------+----------+------+------------------------------------+
|       |      | 409.13   | 3/1  | Table 409-4 Sampling & Testing     |
|       |      |          | 0/05 | Requirements                       |
+-------+------+----------+------+------------------------------------+
|       |      | 602.06   | 3/1  | Soil-tight bell & spigot joints    |
|       |      |          | 0/05 |                                    |
+-------+------+----------+------+------------------------------------+
|       |      | 709.01   | 3/1  | Reinforcing bars, Tie bars, & Hook |
|       |      |          | 0/05 | bolts                              |
+-------+------+----------+------+------------------------------------+

The Specification Coordination Group (SCG) is working on other
specification additions and revisions that will be issued as part of the
next FP when approved.

If you have comments on the FP-03 or the FLH Supplemental
Specifications, please contact Mr. Dave Green at 202-366-9477 or one of
the other SCG members listed on Page 1 of the FLH Supplemental
Specifications.

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#### FP-03

###### Metric Version

**FLH SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS**

These additions and revisions to the *Standard Specifications for
Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-03)*
metric version are approved by Federal Lands Highway (FLH). They will be
used in the special contract requirements of all FLH projects according
to the instructions for each specification. They may also be
incorporated into the next update of the FP.

For additions and revisions to the FP-03 and these FLH Supplemental
Specifications, please contact one of the following members of the
Specification Coordination Group:

Jeffrey Slater Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division 703-404-6327

jeffery.slater@fhwa.dot.gov

Mike Peabody Central Federal Lands Highway Division 303-716-2175

micheal.peabody@fhwa.dot.gov

##### Wade Johnson Western Federal Lands Highway Division 360-696-7597

wade.johnson@fhwa.dot.gov

Dave Green Federal Lands Highway 202-366-9477

david.green@fhwa.dot.gov

Contents (3/10/05): Page:

Contents (3/10/05) 1 (3/10/05)

Special Contract Requirements (7/2/04) 2 (7/2/04)

Metric to U.S. Customary Conversion Factors (7/2/04) 3 (7/2/04)

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements (3/10/05) 106.01-1,2,&3
(3/10/05)

107.03(g) "Beck" poster (3/10/05) 107.03(g) (3/10/05)

Table 213-2 Sampling and Testing Requirements (7/2/04) 213.09 (7/2/04)

Table 302-3, Sampling and Testing Requirements (7/2/04) 302.09 (7/2/04)

401.08 Asphalt Preparation (3/10/05) 401.08 (3/10/05)

401.16(b) International roughness index (IRI) (7/2/04) 401.16(b)
(7/2/04)

402.03 Composition of Mix (Job-Mix Formula) (3/10/05) 402.03 (3/10/05)

402.03(b) Submission (7/2/04) 402.03(b) (7/2/04)

402.03(c)(4) Voids in mineral aggregate (3/10/05) 402.03(c)(4) (3/10/05)

Table 409-4, Sampling and Testing Requirements (3/10/05) 409.13
(3/10/05)

##### Table 552-3 Required Average Compressive Strength (7/2/04) 552.03(v) (7/2/04)

##### 602.06 Soil-tight bell and spigot joints (3/10/05) 602.06 (3/10/05)

##### Table 703-2 Target Value Ranges for Subbase & Base 703.05 (7/2/04)

Gradation (7/2/04)

##### Table 703-7 Target Value Ranges for Single & Multiple 703.10 (7/2/04)

#####  Course Surface Treatment Aggregate Gradation (7/2/04)

##### 704.02 Bedding Material (7/2/04) 704.02 (7/2/04)

##### 709.01 Reinforcing bars, Tie bars, & Hook bolts (3/10/05) 709.01 (3/10/05)

##### 718.08(b)(2) Square tubular steel posts (7/2/04) 718.08(b)(2) (7/2/04)

##### 718.14(g) Waterborne traffic paint daylight reflectance (7/2/04) 718.14(g) (7/2/04)

##### 718.15(a) Epoxy markings pigments (7/2/04) 718.15(a) (7/2/04)

##### 718.15(g) Epoxy markings drying time (7/2/04) 718.15(g) (7/2/04) 

##### FP-03 Metric Version Page 106.01-1

FLH Supplemental Specifications 3/10/05

[Include the following with all projects:]{.underline} (3/10/05)

Delete subsection 106.01 and substitute the following:

**106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements.** Follow the
requirements of FAR Clause 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction.

References to standard test methods of AASHTO, ASTM, GSA, and other
recognized standard authorities refer to the methods in effect on the
date of solicitation for bids.

Perform all work to the lines, grades, cross-sections, dimensions, and
processes or material requirements shown in the contract documents.

Incorporate manufactured material into the work according to the
manufacturer's recommendations or to these specifications, whichever is
more strict.

Plan dimensions and contract specification values are the values to be
strived for and complied with as the design values from which any
deviations are allowed. Perform work and provide material that is
uniform in character and reasonably close to the prescribed value or
within the specified tolerance range. The purpose of a tolerance range
is to accommodate occasional minor variations from the median zone that
are unavoidable for practical reasons.

When standard manufactured items are specified (such as fence, wire,
plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits, etc., that are identified by
gauge, unit mass, section dimensions, etc.), the identification will be
considered to be nominal masses or dimensions. Unless specific contract
tolerances are noted, established manufacturing tolerances will be
accepted.

The Government may inspect, sample, or test all work at any time before
final acceptance of the project. When the Government tests work, copies
of test reports are furnished to the Contractor upon request. Government
tests may or may not be performed at the work site. If Contractor
testing and inspection is verified by the Government, the Contractor's
results may be used by the Government to evaluate work for acceptance.
Do not rely on the availability of Government test results for process
control.

Acceptable work conforming to the contract will be paid for at the
contract unit bid price. Four methods of determining conformity and
accepting work are described in Subsections 106.02 to 106.05 inclusive.
The primary method of acceptance is specified in each Section of work.
However, work may be rejected at any time it is found by any of the
methods not to comply with the contract.

Remove and replace work that does not conform to the contract, or to
prevailing industry standards where no specific contract requirements
are noted, at no cost to the Government.

FP-03 Metric Version Page 106.01-2

FLH Supplemental Specifications 3/10/05

> \(a\) Disputing Government test results. If the accuracy of Government
> test results is disputed, promptly inform the CO. If the dispute is
> unresolved after reasonable steps are taken to resolve the dispute,
> further evaluation may be obtained by written request. Include a
> narrative describing the dispute and a proposed resolution protocol
> that addresses the following:
>
> **(1)** Sampling method;

(2) Number of samples;

(3) Sample transport;

(4) Test procedures;

(5) Testing laboratories;

(6) Reporting;

(7) Estimated time and costs; and

(8) Validation process.

> If the evaluation requires additional sampling or testing be
> performed, mutually agree with the Government on witnessing procedures
> and on sampling and testing by a third party laboratory. Use a third
> party laboratory accredited by the AASHTO accreditation program.
> Provide proof of the laboratory's accreditation for the test
> procedures to be used. Do not use the same laboratory that produced
> the disputed Government test results or that produced the test results
> used as a basis for the dispute.

The CO will review the proposed resolution protocol and may modify it
before final approval and execution.

> The Government will use the approved resolution protocol test results
> to determine the validity of the disputed testing. If the Government
> test results are validated, the Contractor will be responsible for all
> costs associated with developing and performing the resolution
> protocol. If the Government test results are not validated, the
> Government will be responsible for all costs associated with
> developing and performing the resolution protocol. If the validity of
> the Government test results cannot be determined, the Contractor and
> Government will equally share all costs associated with developing and
> carrying out the resolution protocol.
>
> **(b) Alternatives to removing and replacing non-conforming work.** As
> an alternative to removal and replacement, the Contractor may submit a
> written request to:
>
> **(1)** Have the work accepted at a reduced price; or
>
> **(2)** Be given permission to perform corrective measures to bring
> the work into conformity.

FP-03 Metric Version Page 106.01-3

FLH Supplemental Specifications 3/10/05

> The request must contain supporting rationale and documentation.
> Include references or data justifying the proposal based on an
> evaluation of test results, effect on service life, value of material
> or work, quality, aesthetics, and other tangible engineering basis.
> The CO will determine disposition of the nonconforming work.

**{REASON: During the March 2004 MTT meeting Bruce Wasill was asked to
develop a supplemental spec for addressing disputed test results. He
distributed a draft to the MTT on 3/16/04 and addressed various comments
from MTT members in a final draft that was distributed to Dave Green on
5/12/04. Subsection 106.01 was reorganized and the new disputed test
results material was added in 106.01(a) and distributed to the MTT and
SCG on 5/17/04. The only comment received was from Jose Ramirez, who
asked for a time requirement on the process. The word "promptly was
added to the first sentence of 106.01(a) to address this comment.
6/30/04 comments from WFL and CFL were incorporated into the final
wording that was issued as an FLH supplemental spec on 7/2/04. On
12/29/04, Jeffrey suggested a wording change in the third paragraph of
106.01 to change "shown on the plans or specified in the contract" to
"shown in the contract documents" and this change was incorporated into
Transmittal No. 2}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 22 & 23)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 107.03(g)

FLH Supplemental Specifications 3/10/05

[Include the following with all projects:]{.underline} (3/10/05)

Add the following paragraph after subsection 107.03(f):

**(g)** "Beck" poster, according to FAR Clause 52.222-39 Notification of
Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees.

**{REASON: In a 1/24/05 e-mail, Wade noted that WFLD CO's had informed
him that a new "Beck" poster is required on project bulletin boards. For
more information, see
<http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/olms/beckca.htm>. This change
was incorporated into Transmittal No. 2}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 34)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 401.08

FLH Supplemental Specifications 3/10/05

[When Superpave hot asphalt concrete pavement is required, include the
following:]{.underline} (3/10/05)

Delete the first paragraph of subsection 401.08 and substitute the
following:

**401.08 Asphalt Preparation.** Uniformly heat the asphalt binder to
provide a continuous supply of the heated asphalt binder from storage to
the mixer. Do not heat asphalt binder above 185 ^o^C.

**{REASON: Pete Bolander of the Forest Service questioned the different
maximum temperature values in Subsection 401.08 and Table 702-1. Bruce
Wasill reviewed the question found that the value in Subsection 401.08
needed to be changed to match the one in Table 702-1. This change was
incorporated into Transmittal No. 2.}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 227)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 402.03

FLH Supplemental Specifications 3/10/05

[When a Hveem or Marshall hot asphalt concrete pavement design is
required, include the following:]{.underline} (3/10/05)

Delete the first paragraph of subsection 402.03 and substitute the
following:

**402.03 Composition of Mix (Job-Mix Formula).** Furnish mixes of
aggregate, asphalt binder, recycled asphalt pavement, and additives that
meet the applicable material requirements, appropriate design parameters
in Tables 402-1 and 402-2, and are capable of being placed and compacted
as specified.

**{REASON: On 12/8/04, Jeffrey pointed out that Table 402-2 is not
referenced in Section 402 and the VMA subsection refers to Section 401.
On 12/13/04, Jeffrey proposed FLH supplemental specs for 402.03 and
402.03(c)(4) to address this problem. This change was incorporated into
Transmittal No. 2}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 241)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 402.03(c)(4)

FLH Supplemental Specifications 3/10/05

[When a Hveem or Marshall hot asphalt concrete pavement design is
required, include the following:]{.underline} (3/10/05)

Delete subsection 402.03(c)(4) and substitute the following:

**(4) Voids in mineral aggregate (VMA).** The Contractor's VMA result is
verified if the CO's result is not below the minimum specification
limit.

**{REASON: On 12/8/04, Jeffrey pointed out that Table 402-2 is not
referenced in Section 402 and the VMA subsection refers to Section 401.
On 12/13/04, Jeffrey proposed FLH supplemental specs for 402.03 and
402.03(c)(4) to address this problem. This change was incorporated into
Transmittal No. 2.}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 244)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 409.13

FLH Supplemental Specifications 3/10/05

[When an asphalt surface treatment is required, include the
following:]{.underline} (3/10/05)

Delete Table 409-4, Sampling and Testing Requirements, and substitute
the following:

<table>
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 10%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 6%" />
<col style="width: 8%" />
<col style="width: 4%" />
<col style="width: 6%" />
<col style="width: 6%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 8%" />
<col style="width: 6%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 11%" />
<col style="width: 13%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td rowspan="9"><p>Table 409-4</p>
<p>Sampling and Testing Requirements</p></td>
<td><strong>Reporting Time</strong></td>
<td><p>Before using</p>
<p>in work</p></td>
<td>“</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>24 hours</td>
<td>24 hours</td>
<td>“</td>
<td><p>—</p>
<p>—</p></td>
<td rowspan="9"><p>(1) Applies to each aggregate grade furnished.</p>
<p>(2) For blotter material only.</p>
<p>(3) Applied to each asphalt material furnished.</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><p><strong>Split</strong></p>
<p><strong>Sample</strong></p></td>
<td>Yes, when requested</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>Yes</td>
<td>Yes</td>
<td>“</td>
<td><p>2 – 1-Lsamples</p>
<p>1 – 4-L sample</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong>Point of Sampling</strong></td>
<td><p>Source of</p>
<p>material</p></td>
<td>“</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>Production belt or spreader discharge</td>
<td>Production belt or spreader discharge</td>
<td>“</td>
<td><p>Point of shipment delivery</p>
<p>“</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><p><strong>Sampling</strong></p>
<p><strong>Frequency</strong></p></td>
<td>1 per type &amp; source of material</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>“</td>
<td>1 per 750 t</td>
<td>1 per 750 t</td>
<td>“</td>
<td><p>1 per tanker truck including trailer</p>
<p>“</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong>Test Methods Specifications</strong></td>
<td>AASHTO T 96</td>
<td>AASHTO T 104</td>
<td>ASTM D 5821</td>
<td>ASTM D 4791</td>
<td>AASHTO T 210</td>
<td>AASHTO T 112</td>
<td><p>AASHTO T 27</p>
<p>&amp; T 11</p></td>
<td>ASTM D 5821</td>
<td>AASHTO T 89</td>
<td><p>Subsection 409.13</p>
<p>“</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong>Category</strong></td>
<td>—</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>I</td>
<td>—</td>
<td>—</td>
<td><p>—</p>
<p>—</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><strong>Characteristic</strong></td>
<td>LA abrasion</td>
<td>Sodium sulfate soundness loss (course &amp; fine)</td>
<td>Fractured faces</td>
<td>Flat &amp; elongated particles</td>
<td>Durability index (course &amp; fine)</td>
<td>Clay lumps &amp; friable particles</td>
<td>Gradation. See Table 703-7 for applicable sieves.</td>
<td>Fractured faces</td>
<td>Liquid limit <sup>(2)</sup></td>
<td><p>Quality</p>
<p>“</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><strong>Type of Acceptance (Subsection) (Subsection)</strong></td>
<td colspan="6"><p>Measured and tested</p>
<p>for conformance</p>
<p>(106.04 &amp; 105)</p></td>
<td><p>Statistical</p>
<p>(106.05)</p></td>
<td colspan="2"><p>Measured and tested</p>
<p>for conformance</p>
<p>(106.04 &amp; 106.05)</p></td>
<td><p>Measured and tested</p>
<p>for conformance</p>
<p>(106.04)</p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><p><strong>Material or</strong></p>
<p><strong>Product</strong></p></td>
<td colspan="6"><p>Aggregate surface treatment source quality
<sup>(1)</sup></p>
<p>(703.10)</p></td>
<td colspan="3"><p>Aggregate surface treatment</p>
<p>aggregate <sup>(1)</sup></p></td>
<td><p>Asphalt binder <sup>(3)</sup> (702.01) or</p>
<p>Emulsified asphalt <sup>(3)</sup> (702.03)</p></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

**{REASON: Pete Bolander of the Forest Service pointed out that AASHTO T
40 requires a 1-liter asphalt binder or 4-liter emulsified asphalt
sample. Bruce Wasill review this question on 7/13/04 and determined that
we should be requiring 2 - 1-liter asphalt binder or 1 -- 4-liter
emulsified asphalt binder samples. This change was incorporated into
Transmittal No. 2.}** (FP-03 Metric version, p. 276)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 602.06

FLH Supplemental Specifications 3/10/05

[When plastic pipe is permitted, include the following:]{.underline}
(3/10/05)

Delete the second paragraph of subsection 602.06 and substitute the
following:

Provide soil-tight bell and spigot joints for plastic pipe culverts.

**{REASON: On 8/5/04, Jeffery pointed out that the word bell had been
omitted from this sentence in the FP-03. This restores the wording of
the FP-96 FLH supplemental spec and was incorporated into Transmittal
No. 2.}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 477)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 709.01

FLH Supplemental Specifications 3/10/05

[When reinforcing bar are required, include the following:]{.underline}
(3/10/05)

Delete subsection 709.01(b), and substitute the following:

**(b) Reinforcing bars.** Furnish deformed, grade 420 bars conforming to
AASHTO M 31M.

[When tie bars are required, include the following:]{.underline}
(3/10/05)

Delete subsection 709.01(d), and substitute the following:

**(d) Tie bars.** Furnish deformed, grade 420 bars conforming to AASHTO
M 31M.

[When hook bolts are required, include the following:]{.underline}
(3/10/05)

Delete subsection 709.01(e), and substitute the following:

**(e) Hook bolts.** Furnish plain, grade 420 bars conforming to AASHTO M
31M with M14 rolled threads or M16 cut threads. Furnish a threaded
sleeve nut capable of sustaining a minimum axial load of 67 kilonewtons.

**{REASON: In a 12/22/04 e-mail, Jeffrey noted that AASHTO M 42M and M
53M were deleted from the AASHTO Standard Specifications for
Transportation Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing, 24^th^
Edition 2004. In this Transmittal No. 2, FLH Supplemental Spec, the
references to these specifications are deleted.}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 628)