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

Federal Lands Highway (FLH) July 2, 2004

FLH Supplemental Specifications

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

Director, Office of Program Development

Federal Lands Highway Division Engineers

**TRANSMITTAL No. [1]{.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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  REMOVE            INSERT                  DESCRIPTION

  Page(s)   Dated   Page(s)        Dated    

                    1              7/2/04   Contents

                    2              7/2/04   Special Contract Requirements

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

                    106.01-1,2, &  7/2/04   Conformity with Contract
                    3                       Requirements

                    213.09         7/2/04   Table 213-2 Sampling & Testing
                                            Requirements

                    302.09         7/2/04   Table 302-3 Sampling & Testing
                                            Requirements

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

                    402.03(b)      7/2/04   Submission

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

                    703.05         7/2/04   Table 703-2 Target Value Ranges for
                                            Subbase & Base Gradation

                    703.10         7/2/04   Table 703-7 Target Value Ranges for
                                            Surface Treatment Aggregate
                                            Gradation

                    704.02         7/2/04   Bedding Material

                    718.08(b)(2)   7/2/04   Square tubular steel signposts

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

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

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

Contents (7/2/04) 1 (7/2/04)

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 (7/2/04) 106.01-1,2,&3
(7/2/04)

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)

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

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

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

##### 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)

##### 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 2

FLH Supplemental Specifications 7/2/04

[Include the following with all projects:]{.underline} (7/2/04)

**SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS**

**Project \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

The following Special Contract Requirements amend and supplement the
*Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on
Federal Highway Projects (FP-03) Metric Version*, U. S. Department of
Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.

**{REASON: This is the standard title and lead in paragraph to each
projects special contract requirements.}**

FP-03 Metric Version Page 3

FLH Supplemental Specifications 7/2/04

[Include the following with all projects:]{.underline} (7/2/04)

Delete the title, **SI^(1)^ (METRIC) TO ENGLISH CONVERSION FACTORS
(approximate)** in the table on page iv and substitute the following:

**SI^(1)^ (METRIC) TO U.S. CUSTOMARY CONVERSION FACTORS (approximate)**

Under ILLUNINATION in the same table on page iv, delete the unit,
**caldela/m^2^**, and substitute the unit, **candela/m^2^**.

**{REASON: Units of measure that were previously referred to as "English
units" are now being referred to as "U.S. Customary units" under the
FP-03. The spelling of "candela" is also corrected in the conversion
table.}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. iv)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 106.01-1

FLH Supplemental Specifications 7/2/04

[Include the following with all projects:]{.underline} (7/2/04)

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 on the plans or specified in
the contract.

Incorporate manufactured materials 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 7/2/04

> \(a\) 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 7/2/04

> 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.}**

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

FP-03 Metric Version Page 213.09

FLH Supplemental Specifications 7/2/04

[When subgrade stabilization is required, include the
following:]{.underline} (7/2/04)

In Table 213-2, Sampling and Testing Requirements, delete the ditto mark
(**"**) that is the last item in the Split Sample column and substitute
the word, **Yes**.

**{REASON: This corrects an error in Table 213-2.}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 136)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 302.09

FLH Supplemental Specifications 7/2/04

[When treated aggregate courses are required, include the
following:]{.underline} (7/2/04)

In Table 302-3, Sampling and Testing Requirements, add a ditto mark
(**"**) in the "Liquid limit" row under the "Reporting Time" column to
indicate that the reporting time for liquid limit test resulting is 4
hours.

**{REASON: This corrects an error in Table 302-3.}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 195)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 401.16(b)

FLH Supplemental Specifications 7/2/04

[When the international roughness index (IRI) method of measuring
pavement roughness is permitted, include the following:]{.underline}
(7/2/04)

Delete the first sentence of subsection 401.16(b) and substitute the
following:

**401.16(b) International roughness index (IRI).** For type III or IV
pavement roughness, furnish an inertial profiler conforming to AASHTO PP
50 and validated according to AASHTO PP 49.

**{REASON: In reviewing a proposed IRI press release it was discovered
that the FLH divisions are developing SCR's and Division supplemental
specs to implement IRI. The only error in the FP-03 spec is corrected
here. In an 5/10/04 e-mail, Bruce Wasill noted that AASHTO renumbered
the standards from the way the ETG submitted them. The FP used the
numbering system set up by the ETG, but the correct number for
validating the inertial profiler as published by AASHTO is PP 49 instead
of PP 51.}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 232)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 402.03(b)

FLH Supplemental Specifications 7/2/04

[When the Marshall mix design method is permitted, include the
following:]{.underline} (7/2/04)

Delete the first sentence of subsection 402.03(b) and substitute the
following:

**402.03(b) Submission.** Submit written job-mix formulas with Form FHWA
1607 (Hveem) or Form 1622 (Marshall) for approval at least 28 days
before production.

**{REASON: This corrects a subsection 402.03(b) error in the FHWA form
number for a Marshall mix design.}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 241)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 552.03(v)

## FLH Supplemental Specifications 7/2/04

[When structural concrete is required, include the
following:]{.underline} (7/2/04)

Delete Table 552-3 and substitute the following:

# Table 552-3

**Required Average Compressive Strength When Data**

**Are Not Available to Establish a Standard Deviation**

+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Specified Compressive**        | **Required Average Compressive    |
|                                  | Strength (f'~cr~)**               |
| **Strength (f'~c~)**             |                                   |
|                                  | **(MPa)**                         |
| **(MPa)**                        |                                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Less than 21                     | f'~c~ + 7.0                       |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| 21 to 35                         | f'~c~ + 8.5                       |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Over 35                          | 1.10f'~c~ + 5.0                   |
+----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

**{REASON: The MTT asked Mike Peabody to check the accuracy of FP-03
compared to ACI 318. On 12/16/03, Mike distributed a recommended change
to the MTT. On 5/19/04, Dave Green distributed Mike's recommendation to
the MTT and SCG. On 5/26/04, Wade Johnson sent Dave a comment from Marc
Veneroso suggesting that all values in Table 552-3 be rounded to the
nearest MPa or 100 psi. Mike and Marc resolved this comment as addressed
in the table above.}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 349)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 703.05

FLH Supplemental Specifications 7/2/04

[When base course aggregate, grading E is permitted, include the
following:]{.underline} (7/2/04)

In Table 703-2, delete the "436 -- 74 (6)" percent by mass passing for
grading E (base) 4.75 millimeter sieve size and substitute "36 -- 74
(6)."

**{REASON: This corrects a typographical error in Table 703-2.}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 601)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 703.10

FLH Supplemental Specifications 7/2/04

[When asphalt surface treatment aggregate is required, include the
following:]{.underline} (7/2/04)

Delete Table 703-7 and substitute the following:

Table 703‑7

Target Value Ranges for

Single and Multiple Course Surface Treatment Aggregate Gradation

<table style="width:100%;">
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 11%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 13%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 14%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 13%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 17%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 13%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 14%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><strong>Sieve</strong></td>
<td colspan="16"><p><strong>Percent by Mass Passing Designated
Sieve</strong></p>
<p><strong>(AASHTO T 27 &amp; T 11)</strong></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td rowspan="2"><strong>Size</strong></td>
<td colspan="18"><strong>Grading Designation</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3"><strong>A</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>B</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>C</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>D</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>E</strong></td>
<td colspan="3"><strong>F</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">37.5 mm</td>
<td colspan="3">100<sup>(1)</sup></td>
<td colspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="2"></td>
<td colspan="4" rowspan="3"></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="4"></td>
<td colspan="2" rowspan="4"></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">25 mm</td>
<td colspan="3">90-100(3)</td>
<td colspan="3">100<sup>(1)</sup></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2">19 mm</td>
<td colspan="3">0-35(5)</td>
<td colspan="3">90-100(3)</td>
<td colspan="3">100<sup>(1)</sup></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2">12.5 mm</td>
<td colspan="3">0-8(3)</td>
<td colspan="3">0-35(5)</td>
<td colspan="3">90-100(3)</td>
<td colspan="4">100<sup>(1)</sup></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3">9.5 mm</td>
<td colspan="3">—</td>
<td colspan="3">0-12(3)</td>
<td colspan="3">0-35(5)</td>
<td colspan="2">85-100(3)</td>
<td colspan="4">100<sup>(1)</sup></td>
<td>100<sup>(1)</sup></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3">4.75 mm</td>
<td colspan="3">—</td>
<td colspan="3">—</td>
<td colspan="3">0-12(3)</td>
<td colspan="2">0-35(5)</td>
<td colspan="4">85-100(3)</td>
<td>85-100<sup>(1)</sup></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="3">2.36 mm</td>
<td colspan="3">—</td>
<td colspan="3">—</td>
<td colspan="3">—</td>
<td colspan="2">0-8(3)</td>
<td colspan="4">0-23(4)</td>
<td>—</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="3">75 µm</td>
<td colspan="3">0-1(1)</td>
<td colspan="3">0-1(1)</td>
<td colspan="3">0-1(1)</td>
<td colspan="2">0-1(1)</td>
<td colspan="4">0-1(1)</td>
<td>0-10<sup>(1)</sup></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

\(1\) Statistical procedures do not apply.

( ) The value in the parentheses is the allowable deviation (±) from the
target values.

**{REASON: This corrects errors in Table 703-7 to make statistical
procedures not apply on designated 100 percent passing-sieves.}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 605)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 704.02

FLH Supplemental Specifications 7/2/04

[When bedding material is required, include the following:]{.underline}
(7/2/04)

Delete Subsection 704.02 and substitute the following:

2.  **Bedding Material.** Furnish a well graded, free draining material
    free of excess moisture, muck, frozen lumps, roots, sod, or other
    deleterious material conforming to the following:

> **(a)** Maximum particle size 12.5 mm or half the corrugation
>
> depth, whichever is smaller
>
> **(b)** Material passing 75-μm sieve, 10% max.

AASHTO T 27 and T 11

**{REASON: Mike Peabody recommended this change to the MTT in his
12/16/03 e-mail. He suggested that the uncompacted bedding material must
be free draining and move around easily in order to conform to the shape
of the bottom of the pipe. The fines content therefore needs to be
limited. It is currently limited under item (b) by soil classification
(i.e. A-1, A-2-4, A-2-5 or A-3) to a maximum of 35 percent that is much
too high. The bedding material must at least be equivalent to base
material. The fines content in base material is limited to 7.0 % max
with an allowable deviation of 3% (i.e. 10 %) (see Table 703-2). CFL
comments dated 6/30/04 recommended deleting the soil classification
requirement and adding "a well graded, free draining" to the first
paragraph. These recommendations are adopted here.}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 612)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 718.08(b)(2)

FLH Supplemental Specifications 7/2/04

[When square tubular steel signposts are permitted, include the
following:]{.underline} (7/2/04)

**718.08(b)(2)***(c)* Delete the existing subsection and substitute the
following:

*(c)* Galvanizing after punching ASTM A 653M,

(inside and outside of post) coating Z275 designation

**{REASON: This corrects the ASTM designation and some typographical
errors in Subsection 718.08(b)(2)*(c)*.}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 672)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 718.14(g)

FLH Supplemental Specifications 7/2/04

[When waterborne traffic paint is permitted, include the
following:]{.underline} (7/2/04)

**718.14(g)** Delete the existing subsection and substitute the
following:

**(g) Daylight reflectance.** (Without glass beads)

**(1)** White, ASTM E 1347 84% relative to magnesium

oxide standard

**(2)** Yellow, ASTM E 1347 55% relative to magnesium

oxide standard

**{REASON: This corrects some typographical errors in Subsection
718.14(g) and also adopts CFL's 6/30/04 recommendation to delete the
reference to "FTMS 141 method 6121" in ASTM E 1347.}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 675)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 718.15(a)

FLH Supplemental Specifications 7/2/04

[When epoxy markings are permitted, include the following:]{.underline}
(7/2/04)

**718.15(a)(2)** Delete the existing subsection and substitute the
following:

**(2) Yellow.**

*(a)* Chrome yellow (PbCrO~4~), 23% min.

ASTM D 126, type III.

*(b)* Epoxy resin 70 to 77%

**{REASON: This corrects some typographical errors in Subsection
718.15(a)(2).}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 676)

FP-03 Metric Version Page 718.15(g)

FLH Supplemental Specifications 7/2/04

[When epoxy markings are permitted, include the following:]{.underline}
(7/2/04)

**718.15(g)** Delete the existing subsection and substitute the
following:

**(g) Drying time.** 0.38-millimeter film thickness with beads.

**(1)** Laboratory at 22 ^o^C, ASTM D 711 30 minutes maximum to

no-pick-up condition

**(2)** Field at 25 ^o^C, viewed from 15 m 10 minutes maximum to

no-pick-up condition

**{REASON: This corrects some typographical errors in Subsection
718.15(g).}**

(FP-03 Metric version, p. 677)