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Invitation to Bid

2012 Ballston Crossings Project Includes:


Reconstruct De Jong Road Crossing Reconstruct Ballston-Broadmead Road Crossing Closure of Lincoln Street Crossing

Willamette & Pacific Railroad, Inc. Willamina District

Ballston, Polk County, Oregon


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TABLE of CONTENTS
OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................... 3 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ............................................................................... 4 BID FORM ........................................................................................................... 6 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT ............................................................ 13 Agreement .........................................................................................................13 Engineering Specifications .................................................................................28 CWR Instructions ...............................................................................................83 Signal Materials .................................................................................................96 Submittals List.................................................................................................. 100 List of Track and Signal Drawings ..................................................................... 105 Contractor Safety Rules ................................................................................... 107 ODOT Crossing Order ....................................................................................... 125 Contractor Right of Entry ................................................................................. 132 SPECIAL CONDITIONS ...................................................................................... 135 Safety .............................................................................................................. 135 Environmental Requirements ......................................................................... 138 Links to Drawings and Project Manual ........................................................... 139

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OVERVIEW
THE PROJECT: The Willamette & Pacific Railroad, Inc. is bidding this 2012 Ballston Crossing Project in response to ODOT Order #50775. The Project consists of the reconstruction of the De Jong Road Crossing (ODOT Crossing No. FCA-740.30, U.S. DOT NO. 754094L), the reconstruction of Ballston-Broadmead Road Crossing (ODOT Crossing No. FCA-740.00, U.S. DOT NO. 754095T), and the Closure of Lincoln Street Crossing (ODOT Crossing No. FCA-740.40, U.S. DOT NO. 754093E). The area of track is leased to the Willamette & Pacific Railroad from the Union Pacific Railroad. Ballston, Oregon is located 50 miles to the Southwest of Portland, Oregon, accessible via Highway 99W to Ballston Road. The crossings in this Project are within close proximity, and directly accessible by road. The existing crossings are public right of way. For safety reasons, coordination with the railroad is imperative prior to entering Railroad right-of-way. Rail Division staff investigated the adequacy of the safety at the subject grade crossings. The affected railroad is WPRR. The public authority in interest is Polk County. A diagnostic team reviewed the crossing sites on November 13, 2008. The team consisted of representatives from WPRR, Polk County, and ODOT Rail Division. The diagnostic team reached agreement regarding the proposed safety improvements at the crossings. No objections to the terms of the Final Order were received from any party. A pre-bid conference will be mandatory, and has not yet been scheduled. Invitations to this pre-bid conference will be sent under separate cover. Work includes reconstruction and signalization of two crossings per the attached drawings and specifications, and removal of all road and crossing material at Lincoln Street. Sally Porter, Project Accountant Willamette & Pacific Railroad, Inc. 200 Hawthorne Ave SE, Suite C-320 Salem, OR 97301 (503) 480-7775 Commercial General Liability coverage, Commercial Automobile insurance, Workers Compensation and Employers Liability insurance, and Railroad Protective insurance are required per the requirements in the General Agreement. Negotiable. Time is of the essence.
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THE LOCATION:

THE SITUATION:

THE WORK:

RAILROAD CONTACT:

INSURANCE:

FINISH DATE:

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Instructions to Bidders
New Crossing Construction, Track Rehabilitation, Street Closures.

Reconstruction of Ballston-Broadmead Road Crossing Reconstruction of the De Jong Road Crossing Closure of Lincoln Street Crossing

WILLAMETTE & PACIFIC RAILROAD, INC., WILLAMINA DISTRICT, NEAR BALLSTON, POLK COUNTY, OREGON The project to be bid consists of the reconstruction of the De Jong Road Crossing (ODOT Crossing No.
FCA-740.30, U.S. DOT NO. 754094L), the reconstruction of Ballston-Broadmead Road Crossing (ODOT Crossing No. FCA-740.00, U.S. DOT NO. 754095T), and the Closure of Lincoln Street Crossing (ODOT Crossing No. FCA-740.40, U.S. DOT NO. 754093E). Ballston, Oregon is located 50 miles to the Southwest of Portland, Oregon, accessible via Highway 99W to Ballston Road. The crossings in this Project are within close proximity, and directly accessible by road. The existing crossings are public right of way. For safety reasons, coordination with the railroad is imperative prior to entering Railroad right-of-way.

As a condition of the bid, a representative of the contractor must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on site planned for Thursday, January 10, 2012 at 1PM. Bids are due by 5PM PST Friday, February 22, 2013 and it is desired to have all work completed by July 1, 2013. Attendees at the pre-bid meeting must wear hard hats, safety glasses, steel-toe boots and reflectorized high-visibility vests. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) dictates that all workers are trained in Roadway Worker Protection (On-Track Safety) and FRA Fall Protection Requirements. For the pre-bid site visit only, training will be accomplished by participating in a Job Briefing conducted by a representative of the railroad prior to entering the right-of-way. All employees of the successful contractor working on site must provide evidence of up-to-date compliance in On-Track Safety and Fall Protection training. Required in the bid are:
The completed Bid Form including the anticipated project start and completion dates. A list of billing rates for the contractors heavy equipment. A list of all subcontractors to be utilized (if any, insurance requirements apply).

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Bid submission shall be in the Bid Submission format described on Bid Form. Email is the preferred method for the bid submittal, or mail to: Sally Porter Willamette & Pacific Railroad, Inc. 200 Hawthorne Ave SE, Suite C320 Salem, OR 97301 sporter@gwrr.com Bids are due at 5PM PST on Friday, February 22, 2013. There will not be a formal bid opening, and the successful bidder will be announced on or before Friday, March 1, 2013. The railroad reserves the right to choose a contractor other than the low bidder, as well as a bidder not in the original list of bidders. The railroad may disregard any or all bids and rebid the project. The project award and continuance is subject to funding availability. Performance and Payment Bonds and Certificates of insurance will be required from the successful bidder. Details of these requirements are found in the Project Manual. Drawings and a project manual are available in electronic (PDF files) format free of charge as follows: Construction Drawings:............................................... Link to: Ballston Crossings Construction Drawings 12 PAGES Signal Drawings: ................................................ Link to: Ballston Crossings and Standard Signal Drawings 28 PAGES This Project Manual: .............................................................. Link to: Ballston Crossings Project Manual DOWNLOAD WEB FILE FOR COMPLETE DOCUMENT This project requires a contractor with solid railroad experience; therefore the bid is by invitation only. Contractors not on the bid list may contact Sally Porter to discuss their suitability for future projects on the Willamette & Pacific Railroad, Inc.

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BID FORM
New Crossing Construction, Track Rehabilitation, Street Closures.
Reconstruction of the De Jong Road Crossing Reconstruction of Ballston-Broadmead Road Crossing Closure of Lincoln Street Crossing

WILLAMETTE & PACIFIC RAILROAD, INC., WILLAMINA DISTRICT, NEAR BALLSTON, POLK COUNTY, OREGON

DeJong Road
Item 1 2 Mobilization Environmental Best Management Practices Polk County Traffic Control 4 Demoliton Remove Track, Ballast Excavate to Plan Elevation Trk 1 Install 119# Ins Jts (Pair) Replace insulation in all switch components Ballast 137+74 - 137+90 10'-0" Wood Ties (10W) 19 1/2" Centers (Incl Transition Ties) Per Common Standard 137+74 - 137+90 136# CWR Installation Per PNWR Standard 137+50 - 137+89 Prestressed Concrete Panels Per Common Standard 137+82 LS 1 Description Unit LS Unit Cost Quantity 1 Cost

LS

LS

EA LS

1 1

CY

14

EA

12

TF

39

EA

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Item 10 Regulate, Broom 137+74 - 137+90

Description

Unit

Unit Cost

Quantity

Cost

LS EA EA LS

1 2 2 1

11 12 13 14

136# - 136# CWR Field Welds 106# - 136# CWR Field Welds Anchors (per PNWR Spec) Polk County Utility Locating - Pot Hole Polk County Guardrail Shoulder Widening Exc Emb Compact to 95% Signal House Pad (18' x 18') Access Road Exc Emb (compact 95%) Install 2" Base (compact 95%) Signal System - Complete Auto Gates, House, Conduits Underground Power-Pacific Power 110# Insulated Joints

LS

15

CY CY

60 210

16

CY CY CY See Signal Estimate LS EA

12 50 30

17

1 1

18

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Item 19 20 21 22 23 24

Description Remove Stop/X-Buck Signs Construction Survey Construction Inspection Performance/Payment Bond PNWR Insurance PNWR Flagging 90.00 /Hr

Unit LS LS LS LS LS

Unit Cost

Quantity 1 1 1 1 1

Cost

HR

40

TOTAL COST - DeJong

Lincoln Street
Item Description Unit Unit Cost Quantity Cost

1 2

Mobilization Regulate/Broom Track 144+00 - 146+00 (ML & Trk 1) Remove Stop/X-Buck Signs PNWR Flagging 90.00 /Hr

LS

TF LS

400 1

3 4

HR

24

TOTAL COST - Lincoln

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Ballston Road
Item 1 2 Mobilization Environmental Best Management Practices Polk County Traffic Control Demoliton Remove Track, Ballast Excavate to Plan Elevation 6" Perforated Pipe Wrap w/Filter Fabric 119+00 - 120+91 Subballast 6" Thick, 12' Wide 119+00 - 120+91 Asphaltic Concrete 6" Thick, 12' Wide 119+00 - 120+91 Ballast 118+00 - 122+00 10'-0" Wood Ties (10W) 19 1/2" Centers (Incl Transition Ties) Per Common Standard 119+00 - 120+91 136# CWR Installation Per PNWR Standard 118+78 - 121+12 Prestressed Concrete Panels Per Common Standard 119+10 - 120+81 Description Unit LS Quantity 1

LS

LS

LS

LF

382

CY

64

SF

2750

CY

180

EA

125

10

TF

234

11

EA

21

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Item 12

Description Raise Track, Regulate, Broom Ballast, Maximum Raise 3" 118+00 - 122+00 112# - 136# CWR Field Welds Anchors (per PNWR Spec) Polk County Utility Locating - Pothole Polk County Cut Tree Branches Polk County Shoulder Widening (LT & RT) Exc Emb (compact 95%)

Unit

Quantity

LS EA LS

1 4 1

13 14 15

LS

16

LS

17

CY CY

90 700

18

Signal House Pad (18' x 18') Access Road ( 10' x 150' -- 6" Thick) "V" Ditch w=4' h=2' (rehab, cut) Exc Emb (compact 95%) Install 2" Base Material (compact 95%) Install Landscape Blocks Signal System - Complete Auto Gates, House, Conduits Underground Power-Pacific Power 110# Insulated Joint

LS CY CY CY EA

1 120 410 60 10

19

LS EA

1 1

20

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Item 21 22 23 24 25 26

Description Remove Stop/X-Buck Signs Construction Survey Construction Inspection Performance/Payment Bond PNWR Insurance PNWR Flagging 90.00 /Hr

Unit LS LS LS LS LS

Quantity 1 1 1 1 1

HR

80

Probable Cost of Construction Ballston DeJong Lincoln Contingency (15%) TOTAL COST (ALL PROJECTS)
ANTICIPATED START DATE: __________________

ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE: __________________

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Work not included in the prices quoted above shall be accomplished on a force account basis at a cost computed as follows:

LABOR: MATERIALS:

by multiplying the base wage of hourly employees by a multiplier of _______ verified by a copy of each workers timesheet(s), and by adding a markup of ________% to the actual cost, verified by a copy of the suppliers invoice(s), and equipment owned or under long-term lease by the contractor; or by adding a markup of ________% to the actual rental cost, verified by a copy of the equipment renters invoice(s).

EQUIPMENT: by per day rates according to the list of rates provided with this bid for

Subcontractors to be used:
______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

ALL OTHER COSTS, including but not limited to small tools & equipment, equipment
maintenance, management & oversight, office expense, insurance, contractors risk & liability, contingencies, profit and other general expense shall be included in the bid and within the multipliers and mark-ups stated above. The undersigned hereby offers and agrees to furnish all and every kind of labor, scaffolding, tools, implements, machinery, service, materials and any further details as may be required to complete all the work in accordance with plans and specifications attached. We have examined the plans, specifications, instructions to bidders, the site and the existing conditions, and have ascertained all necessary particulars with regard to the work and upon acceptance of this tender we are prepared to enter into a contract in the form exhibited with the said specifications, for the performance of the work for the unit prices given above.

Signed: Printed: Title: Company: Phone

Address

Date:

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GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AND REMOVAL AGREEMENT


GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AND REMOVAL AGREEMENT (REBILLABLE PREVAILING WAGE PROJECT) TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. PROJECT DEFINED EQUIPMENT/RAILROAD OPERATIONS PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND UNIT PRICES PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND CONTRACTUAL STATUS/RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES CHANGES: MODIFICATIONS CLAIMS TRANSPORTATION COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS/PERMITS TRANSFERS/ASSIGNS INSPECTION WARRANTY INSURANCE INDEMNITY REMOVAL OF RUBBISH WAIVER APPLICABLE LAW SEVERABILITY NON-EXCLUSIVITY HEADINGS SURVIVAL ENTIRE AGREEMENT UNDERSTANDING OF REQUIREMENTS

Appendices: Appendix A-1 - Engineering Specifications Appendix A-2 - CWR Instructions Appendix A-3 - Signal Specifications Appendix A-4 - Signal Materials List Appendix A-5 - Submittals List Appendix A-6 - List of Track and Signal Drawings Appendix B - Contractor Safety Rules Appendix C - Period of Performance Appendix D - Unit Pricing Appendix E - ODOT Crossing Order #50775 Attachment 1: Contractor Right of Entry Agreement
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GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AND REMOVAL AGREEMENT (REBILLABLE PREVAILING WAGE PROJECT)

General Removal and Construction Agreement ("Agreement") dated as of July 19, 2012, between WILLAMETTE AND PACIFIC RAILROAD, INC., a lessee or the UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD and a New York corporation having its principal offices at 200 Hawthorne Ave SE, Suite C-320, Salem OR 97301, ("Railroad") and (Contractor), a (State) corporation having its principal offices at (Address) ("Contractor"). In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. PROJECT DEFINED

1.01 Contractor will perform work more particularly described in SECTION 1 of the Contract Manual attached hereto and made a part hereof ("Project"), it being understood that the Project is fully described and set forth in the plans, requirements and specifications as described in Appendix A, attached hereto and made a part hereof this Agreement. All material and work that may be called for in the specifications, and not shown on the plans or shown on the plans and not called for in the specifications, are to be furnished and executed as if described in both the plans and specifications. Should any work or material not directly or indirectly denoted in the specifications or plans be necessary for the proper carrying out of the obvious intentions thereof, Contractor shall furnish any such material and do any such work as fully as if it were particularly delineated or described in the plans and/or specifications. The specifications shall control all discrepancies between plans and specifications. 1.02 Contractor shall perform work related to the Project in a professional manner, in accordance with American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) Standards and to the sole satisfaction and acceptance of Railroad. 1.03 All work shall be performed in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with material safety data sheets (MSDS) and all Federal, state and local laws and regulations, including those established by administrative agencies, so as not to create a safety hazard to Railroad, Contractor, their agents, employees or subcontractors, or to property, or to third parties and their property or interfere with the normal use and operation of Railroad property and business. 1.04 Whenever the term "Engineer" is used in this Agreement it means the Chief Engineer of the Railroad or his designee.

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2.

EQUIPMENT/RAILROAD OPERATIONS

2.01 Contractor at its sole cost and expense shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and machinery necessary and appropriate to execute the Project in a substantial and workmanlike manner to the sole satisfaction and acceptance of the Railroad. 2.02 The Contractor shall provide all equipment necessary to perform the work properly and complete the Project by the required completion date. Equipment shall be in good operating condition and shall conform to the applicable standards prescribed by the Association of American Railroads and the Federal Railroad Administration ("FRA") for such type of equipment (if any). Contractor must comply with all rules and regulations as set forth by the FRA including the sections concerning Roadway Maintenance Machines. Contractor at its sole cost and expense shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of any and all equipment used by Contractor during the Project. 2.03 Contractor shall furnish, bear and pay, and shall save Railroad free of, any and all labor and expense of, and incident to, compliance with the aforementioned rules, regulations and requirements. 2.04 Whenever the work included in this Project is by the side of or contiguous to railroad tracks used and operated by Railroad, Contractor shall use the utmost vigilance in every stage of the execution of the work related to the Project in order to protect effectively against all accidents and/or damages on said railroad by reason of the Project. Contractor shall at all times during the progress of the Project so manage and execute the same in a manner that minimizes the impact on and possible interference with the operation, management and/or maintenance of said railroad or with the business or traffic of the same. 2.05 The Project shall be managed so as not to interfere with the progress of any contiguous work. The Contractor is responsible for scheduling the activities of its forces, its subcontractors and vendors as well as other contractors that may be working on or near Railroads property or in Railroads facilities. The Engineer may direct changes in the management of the Project to insure compliance with this Section 2. 2.06 CONTRACTOR SHALL FAMILIARIZE ITSELF WITH APPLICABLE CONTRACTOR SAFETY RULES, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE PART OF THIS AGREEMENT AS APPENDIX B. CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH CONTRACTOR SAFETY RULES, TOGETHER WITH ALL ORDINANCES OF ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY AND SHALL REQUIRE ITS EMPLOYEES AND SUBCONTRACTORS TO COMPLY THEREWITH, AND SHALL RELEASE, PROTECT, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS RAILROAD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, AND THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES OF RAILROAD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LOSS, DAMAGE, COST AND EXPENSE AND ALL CLAIMS, ACTIONS AND DEMANDS ARISING OUT OF VIOLATION OF ANY OF SAID SAFETY RULES AND REQUIREMENTS.

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2.07 Railroad shall furnish flagging service which, in its sole judgment, it deems necessary to protect people and property on the rails (exclusive of all road crossing areas) while work on the Project proceeds. Contractor shall proceed with extreme caution while working on or near Railroads property or Railroads facilities and Contractor's employees shall comply with the directions of Railroad personnel while on or near Railroads property or in Railroads facilities. The foregoing is not intended and shall not be deemed to limit or modify Contractor's status as an independent contractor. 2.08 Whenever the progress of the work related to the Project in any manner affects the use or operation of lines of Railroad or other railroad corporations, Contractor shall, at its own cost and expense, comply with all the conditions that may be imposed by Railroad or such railroad corporations, as applicable. 3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND UNIT PRICES

3.01 Work related to the Project shall be commenced on the first date specified on Appendix C and shall be completed to Railroad's specification on or before the second date specified on Appendix C ("Completion Date") or such later date as Railroad may have authorized in writing pursuant to the terms herein. The parties hereto agree that time is of the essence. Contractor shall submit to Railroad a detailed schedule for performance of the Project in a form acceptable to Railroad, which schedule shall comply with all scheduling requirements of this Agreement. Railroad, at its sole discretion, may direct Contractor to make modifications and revisions in said schedules to ensure compliance with this Agreement and non-interference with other work. 3.02 In the event Railroad deems the Contractor is not proceeding according to the agreed to Project schedule or upon becoming aware of the occurrence of any breach of contract or any event that, with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute a breach of contract (Breach of Contract), Railroad may order that the Project be prosecuted in such order, at such points and with such force as shall be adequate to insure its completion by the Completion Date. If required, Contractor, at its own expense, shall work nights, weekends and/or holidays to ensure that the Project is completed on time and no extra compensation shall be demanded by Contractor for such work. 3.03 If at any time Contractor shall refuse or neglect to execute the Project with a force sufficient, in the opinion of the Engineer, to insure its completion within the time specified in the Agreement, or to furnish sufficient materials as needed for that purpose, a Breach of Contract shall exist and Railroad may direct the employment of such additional laborers and foremen, and the purchase of sufficient materials, as it may deem necessary to perform the Project, regardless of the cost of such wages and such prices, and Contractor shall pay all persons so employed for their services and for materials furnished. Any such amount which shall be paid by Railroad may be claimed by Railroad under the performance bond required by this Agreement, without prejudice, however, to any remedy which Railroad may have or may be entitled to have against Contractor for breach of this Agreement. The foregoing is not intended and shall not be deemed to limit or modify Contractor's status as an independent contractor.

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3.04 Contractor agrees to perform the work as indicated in this Agreement for the unit prices and terms specified in Appendix D of the Agreement attached hereto. 4. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND

4.01 Performance and payment bonds are required for this Project. Contractor shall forthwith upon the execution and delivery of this Agreement, execute and deliver to Railroad performance and payment bonds, in the amounts specified in Appendix D of the Agreement security for the faithful performance by Contractor of all the covenants and agreements on the part of Contractor contained herein and the faithful payment by Contractor of any amounts owing for materials or labor in the performance of the work related to the Project, respectively. The surety in each such bond shall be properly organized surety corporation, accepted and approved by Railroad. 5. CONTRACTUAL STATUS/RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES

5.01 IN PERFORMING SERVICES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, CONTRACTOR SHALL OPERATE AS AND HAVE THE STATUS OF AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR SHALL EMPLOY, PAY FROM ITS OWN FUNDS, AND DISCHARGE ALL PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECT AND SUCH PERSONS SHALL BE UNDER CONTRACTOR'S SUPERVISION, DIRECTION AND CONTROL. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE GENERAL OVERSIGHT AND GUIDANCE OF THE ENGINEER OR WHOMEVER HE MAY APPOINT IN ORDER TO ENSURE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THIS AGREEMENT BE INTERPRETED AS CREATING AN EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONTRACTOR AND RAILROAD. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE TREATED AS AN EMPLOYEE OF RAILROAD FOR TAX OR ANY OTHER PURPOSES AND CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PAYMENT OF ITS OWN ESTIMATED AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT TAX, IF ANY, FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES. CONTRACTOR SHALL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TAX WITHHOLDINGS OF ITS EMPLOYEES. 5.02 CONTRACTOR HEREBY ACCEPTS FULL AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AND ALL CONTRIBUTIONS OR TAXES FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, MEDICAL AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS, PENSIONS OR ANNUITIES NOW OR HEREINAFTER IMPOSED UNDER ANY STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS WHICH ARE MEASURED BY THE WAGES, SALARIES OR OTHER REMUNERATION PAID TO PERSONS EMPLOYED BY IT ON THE PROJECT. CONTRACTOR SHALL ALSO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE HARMLESS RAILROAD FROM ANY SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS OR TAXES OR LIABILITY THEREFOR AND FURTHER SHALL OBEY ALL LAWFUL RULES AND REGULATIONS AND MEET ALL LAWFUL REQUIREMENTS WHICH NOW OR HEREAFTER MAY BE ISSUED OR PROMULGATED UNDER SAID RESPECTIVE LAWS BY DULY AUTHORIZED LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL OFFICIALS.

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5.03 Contractor shall at all times be represented on the Project by a competent superintendent who shall be satisfactory to the Engineer. 5.04 Contractor shall assign personnel with demonstrated competence and experience in the type of work specified in this Agreement. The credentials of such personnel shall be submitted to Railroad for review should Railroad so request. The foregoing is not intended, and shall not be deemed, to limit or modify Contractor's status as an independent contractor, as provided herein. 5.05 This Agreement is placed subject to all the provisions of the Clayton AntiTrust Act, and if Railroad is advised by its counsel that this Agreement violates or is contrary to the provisions of Section 10 of said Act of Congress, then Railroad shall inform Contractor and thereupon this Agreement shall be terminated. 6.
CHANGES: MODIFICATIONS

6.01 All modifications of this Agreement must be approved by authorized representatives of Railroad's Engineer and shall be by written agreement of the parties signed by their duly authorized representatives. 7. CLAIMS

7.01 If at any time during the period of performance of this Agreement, Contractor shall deem itself to have become entitled to make any claim or demand against Railroad other than, or additional to, the compensation expressly stipulated in this Agreement, Contractor shall give notice in writing to Railroad, specifying such claim or demand, the ground thereof, and the amount thereof. 8. TRANSPORTATION

8.01 Contractor shall provide, pay for, and be liable for all transportation for men, equipment, tools and materials. 9. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS/PERMITS

9.01 Whenever doing any work embraced within the Project it may be necessary to occupy temporarily, use or obstruct any street, highway, or public place or to do anything whatever in connection with public property, or whenever it shall be necessary in order to comply with building laws or orders of courts or governmental agencies, Contractor shall, at its own cost and expense, procure all necessary approvals, licenses and permits therefore, and in performing the Project Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and agency or court orders, including, without limitation, laws and regulations: (i) pertaining to building and construction; and (ii) pertaining to environmental protection, air and water pollution, and disposal of debris and refuge; and (iii) prohibiting

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discrimination on grounds of race, color, national origin or sex. Contractor shall pay for all charges of any kind related to the performance of the Project. 9.02 Contractor is aware and acknowledges that the Project is being funded in whole or in part by the State of Oregon and that such funding is governed by the Construction & Maintenance Agreement #TBD dated as of TBD, by and between Railroad and the State, a copy of which is attached hereto as Appendix E and made a part hereof. Contractor represents that it has read the Agreement and warrants that in Contractors performance of the work related to the Project, Contractor will abide by and comply with the terms and conditions set forth in the Grant Agreement. 9.03 Contractor is aware and acknowledges that the Project is being ordered in whole or in part by the State of Oregon Department of Transportation, attached hereto and made part of this Agreement as Appendix F. Contractor represents that it has read the Crossing Order #50775 entered into on April 6, 2009, and warrants that in Contractors performance of the work related to the Project, Contractor will abide by and comply with the terms and conditions set forth in the Orders. 9.04 CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AND SHALL PROTECT, INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD RAILROAD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AND AFFILIATES AND THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES OF RAILROAD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL COSTS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, JUDGMENTS, FINES, PENALTIES, COSTS AND LOSS OF EVERY KIND WHATSOEVER, WHICH MAY ARISE OR RESULT FROM, OR BY REASON OF THE VIOLATION OF ANY APPLICABLE CITY, BOROUGH, VILLAGE OR OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ORDINANCE, OR OF A LAW OF ANY STATE, OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OR OF THE UNITED STATES, OR OF ANY ORDER OF ANY AGENCY OR COURT, DURING CONTRACTOR'S PERFORMANCE HEREUNDER. 9.05 Contractor warrants that its performance of this Agreement, as of the date of its execution, is not prohibited by or in violation of any law. 10. TRANSFERS/ASSIGNS

10.01 This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties hereto; provided, however, that Contractor shall not sell, subcontract, assign, delegate or otherwise transfer this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of Railroad. 10.02 No approved assignment, letting, transfer or subcontract, whether for labor or material or both, shall under any circumstances relieve Contractor of its obligations or liabilities under this Agreement or have any bearing on the granting or refusing of any extension of the completion date, should the subcontractor fail to perform the work undertaken by it. Contractor shall give personal attention and superintendence to the Project.

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11.

INSPECTION

11.01 All materials of every description used under this Agreement and all workmanship pursuant hereto shall be of the grade specified, and where quality is not specified shall be of the best for the purpose that can be obtained. Material and work shall at all times be open to the inspection, acceptance, or rejection by the Engineer and of such person or persons as they may designate to represent them, as hereinbefore provided. If any material for the Project be condemned by the Engineer as unsuitable, Contractor shall forthwith remove said material from the Project at its own expense, and replace it with material deemed suitable by the Engineer. No omission or failure on the part of the Engineer to disapprove or reject any work, material, or any part of the Project at the time of a monthly or other estimate, or during the inspection of the Project shall be construed to be an acceptance of any defective work, material or part of the Project. Contractor shall be required to correct any imperfect work whenever discovered. If any work be condemned by the Engineer as defective or improperly done, such defective or improper work shall be taken down and rebuilt, or the defects otherwise remedied by Contractor, at its sole expense, as the Engineer in charge of the Project may direct; and in default thereof the same may be done by Railroad at Contractor's expense. The provisions of this section shall apply to work done by subcontractors as well as to work done by direct employees of Contractor. 12. WARRANTY

12.01 Contractor warrants that the Project shall be performed in a safe and effective manner and shall be free from latent and patent defects in quality and workmanship and shall be in full conformity with the specifications set forth on Section 4 of the Contract Manual hereto. Contractor also warrants that the Project as complete shall be fit for Railroad's purpose as indicted herein and in documents attached hereto or made a part hereof by reference or if otherwise known to Contractor. 12.02 Contractor, without cost to Railroad, shall remedy any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship or to Contractor's failure to fulfill any of its obligations under this Agreement which appears within a period of one (1) year from the date when the Project is fully accepted and certified complete. This obligation is without prejudice to any other rights or remedies afforded by law to Railroad in the event of Breach of Contract by Contractor. 12.03 CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AND SHALL PROTECT, INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD RAILROAD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, AND THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES OF RAILROAD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, THEIR CUSTOMERS, AND ANY THIRD PARTY HARMLESS FROM INJURY, DEATH, LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE WHATSOEVER, AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 14 HEREOF, HOWSOEVER ARISING, WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED AS A RESULT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH A BREACH OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES, OR AS A RESULT OF ANY ACCIDENTS OR INCIDENT.

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INSURANCE

13.01 THE CONTRACTOR SHALL, AT ITS OWN COST AND EXPENSE, PRIOR TO ENTRY ONTO THE PROPERTY OR THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY WORK PURSUANT TO THE AGREEMENT, PROCURE AND THEREAFTER MAINTAIN FOR THE DURATION OF THE AGREEMENT THE FOLLOWING TYPES AND MINIMUM AMOUNTS OF INSURANCE: A. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN PUBLIC LIABILITY OR COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE (CGL), INCLUDING CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY COVERAGE, COVERING ALL LIABILITIES ASSUMED BY THE CONTRACTOR UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, WITHOUT EXCEPTION OR RESTRICTION OF ANY KIND, WITH A COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT OF NOT LESS THAN TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000) FOR BODILY INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY PER OCCURRENCE, AND AN AGGREGATE LIMIT OF NOT LESS THAN SIX MILLION DOLLARS ($6,000,000) PER ANNUAL POLICY PERIOD. SUCH INSURANCE POLICY SHALL BE ENDORSED TO PROVIDE A WAIVER OF SUBROGATION IN FAVOR OF THE RAILROAD AND SHALL NAME THE RAILROAD AS ADDITIONAL INSURED. AN UMBRELLA POLICY MAY BE UTILIZED TO SATISFY THE REQUIRED LIMITS OF LIABILITY UNDER THIS SECTION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE FOR ALL OWNED, NON-OWNED OR HIRED VEHICLES WITH A COMBINED SINGE LIMIT OF NOT LESS THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) FOR BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY. SUCH POLICY SHALL BE ENDORSED TO PROVIDE A WAIVER OF SUBROGATION IN FAVOR OF THE RAILROAD AND SHALL NAME THE RAILROAD AS ADDITIONAL INSURED. IF HAULING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, SUCH POLICY IS TO BE ENDORSED WITH THE MCS 90 ENDORSEMENT AS WELL AS CA 9948 POLLUTION LIABILITY BROADENED POLLUTION FOR COVERED AUTOS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN STATUTORY WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR ITS EMPLOYEES (IF ANY) WITH MINIMUM LIMITS OF NOT LESS THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) FOR BODILY INJURY BY ACCIDENT, EACH ACCIDENT; ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) FOR BODILY INJURY BY DISEASE, POLICY LIMIT; ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) FOR BODILY INJURY BY DISEASE, EACH EMPLOYEE. SUCH POLICY SHALL BE ENDORSED TO PROVIDE A WAIVER OF SUBROGATION IN FAVOR OF THE RAILROAD. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN RAILROAD PROTECTIVE LIABILITY INSURANCE WRITTEN IN FAVOR OF RAILROAD WITH LIMITS OF TWO MILLION DOLLARS ($2,000,000) EACH OCCURRENCE

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AND SIX MILLION DOLLARS ($6,000,000) AGGREGATE LIMIT COVERING ALL OPERATIONS WITHIN 50 FEET OF RAILROAD TRACK. SUBCONTRACTORS ARE UTILIZED BY THE CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH EVIDENCE THAT, WITH RESPECT TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED BY SUBCONTRACTORS, SUCH SUBCONTRACTORS ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION 13. ALL RAILROAD EXCLUSIONS SHALL BE REMOVED BY POLICY ENDORSEMENTS.

13.02 THE INSURANCE SPECIFIED IN THIS AGREEMENT MUST BE EFFECTED UNDER FORM POLICIES UNDERWRITTEN BY INSURERS LICENSED IN THE STATE WHERE THE WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED, AND CARRY A MINIMUM BESTS RATING OF A- AND SIZE CLASS VI OR BETTER. THE RAILROAD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVIDED BY AN INSURER THAT IS RATED LESS THAN THE RATING SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION 13. 13.03 ALL COVERAGES SHALL BE PRIMARY AND NONCONTRIBUTORY TO ANY INSURANCE COVERAGES MAINTAINED BY THE RAILROAD. 13.04 ALL INSURANCE POLICIES SHALL BE ENDORSED TO PROVIDE THE RAILROAD WITH THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE OF CANCELLATION, NON-RENEWAL OR MATERIAL CHANGES. 13.05 CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH, TO RAILROAD, CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE EVIDENCING THE INSURANCE COVERAGES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED AND SPECIFIED IN THIS AGREEMENT, AT LEAST TEN DAYS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF ANY ACTIVITIES ON OR ABOUT THE PROPERTY. SAID CERTIFICATES SHOULD REFERENCE THIS AGREEMENT BY DATE AND SHALL BE FURNISHED TO THE RAILROAD AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS, OR SUCH OTHER ADDRESS AS THE RAILROAD MAY HEREAFTER SPECIFY: WILLAMETTE AND PACIFIC Railroad, Inc. Contracts and Agreements 200 Hawthorne Ave SE Suite C-320 Salem, OR 97301 13.06 IF ANY POLICIES PROVIDING THE REQUIRED COVERAGE ARE WRITTEN ON A CLAIMS-MADE BASIS, THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY: 1. THE RETROACTIVE DATE SHALL BE PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE WORK, 2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN SUCH POLICIES ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS, AND

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3. IF THERE IS A CHANGE IN INSURER OR POLICIES ARE CANCELLED OR NOT RENEWED, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PURCHASE AN EXTENDED REPORTING PERIOD OF NOT LESS THAN THREE (3) YEARS AFTER THE COMPLETION DATE. 13.07 CONTRACTOR SHALL ARRANGE FOR ADEQUATE TIME FOR REPORTING OF ANY LOSS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. 13.08 FURNISHING OF INSURANCE BY THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT LIMIT THE CONTRACTORS LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, BUT SHALL BE ADDITIONAL SECURITY THEREFORE. 13.09 THE ABOVE INDICATED INSURANCE COVERAGES SHALL BE ENFORCEABLE BY ANY LEGITIMATE CLAIMANT AFTER THE TERMINATION OR CANCELLATION OF THIS AGREEMENT, OR ANY AMENDMENT HERETO, WHETHER BY EXPIRATION OF TIME, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, SO LONG AS THE BASIS OF THE CLAIM AGAINST THE INSURANCE COMPANY OCCURRED DURING THE PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE AGREEMENT WAS IN EFFECT AND THE INSURANCE WAS IN FORCE. 13.10 FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE OR ENDORSEMENT (INCLUDING CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT) OR ADEQUATE REPORTING TIME SHALL BE AT THE CONTRACTORS SOLE RISK AND RAILROAD, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, MAY TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT FOR SUCH FAILURE. 14. INDEMNITY

14.01 CONTRACTOR REPRESENTS THAT IT IS FAMILIAR WITH ALL FACTORS AFFECTING THE PROJECT AND WARRANTS THAT IT WILL TAKE ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS. 14.02 AS BETWEEN RAILROAD AND CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR SHALL ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF THE NATURE OF THE PROJECT OR FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER PRIOR TO THE FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, UNFORESEEN OBSTRUCTIONS, DIFFICULTIES OR CONDITIONS WHICH MAY BE ENCOUNTERED IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE SAME OR FROM THE ACTION OF THE ELEMENTS OR FROM ENCUMBRANCES ON THE LINE OF THE WORK OR FROM ANY ACT OR OMISSION NOT AUTHORIZED BY THIS AGREEMENT ON THE PART OF CONTRACTOR OR ANY PERSON OR AGENT EMPLOYED BY IT. EXCEPT AS HEREIN PROVIDED, CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO CLAIM OR RECEIVE FROM RAILROAD ANY SUM WHATSOEVER FOR ANY WORK PROVIDED HEREIN BY REASON OR ON ACCOUNT OF ANY DELAY CAUSED IN THE PROJECT.

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14.03 CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AND SHALL PROTECT, INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS RAILROAD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, AND THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES OF RAILROAD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES (HEREINAFTER "INDEMNIFIED PERSON"), FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, LIABILITY, COSTS, OR ACTIONS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ATTORNEYS FEES) WHICH SUCH INDEMNIFIED PERSON MAY SUFFER OR WHICH SUCH INDEMNIFIED PERSON MAY BE HELD LIABLE FOR BY REASON OF INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH) TO ANY PERSON OR PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO ANY PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY OR ALL OF THE PROJECT, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT IT IS DUE IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANY ACT, OMISSION OR NEGLIGENCE OF AN INDEMNIFIED PERSON. 14.04 CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AND SHALL PROTECT, INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS THE INDEMNIFIED PERSON FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSS, DAMAGE, LIABILITY, COSTS, OR ACTIONS ARISING OUT OF OR INCIDENT TO ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH) TO ANY PERSON OR PERSONS ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL OR ANY PART OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE USE OF ANY EQUIPMENT, EXPLOSIVES OR MATERIALS, OR CHEMICALS BY CONTRACTOR HEREUNDER, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK FOR THE PROJECT, OR CLAIMS OR ACTIONS WHICH MAY BE ATTRIBUTABLE TO ANY DEFECT IN THE EQUIPMENT USED OR ARISING FROM THE MATERIAL OR ANY ARTICLE USED THEREIN OR FROM THE DESIGN, TESTING OR USE THEREOF OR FROM ANY MAINTENANCE, STORAGE, SERVICE, REPAIR, OVERHAUL, OR TESTING OF THE EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, OR CHEMICALS USED, REGARDLESS OF WHEN SUCH DEFECT SHALL BE DISCOVERED AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT IT IS DUE IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANY ACT, OMISSION OR NEGLIGENCE OF AN INDEMNIFIED PERSON. 14.05 WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, IT IS THE CLEAR INTENT OF THE PARTIES THAT THE INDEMNIFIED PERSON BE INDEMNIFIED AND DEFENDED FOR ANY AND ALL PRODUCTS LIABILITY, STRICT LIABILITY OR STRICT PRODUCTS LIABILITY AND/OR THE NEGLIGENCE OF AN INDEMNIFIED PERSON. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROTECT, INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS SUCH INDEMNIFIED PERSON AND THIRD PARTIES REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIMS, LOSS, DAMAGE, LIABILITY, COSTS, OR ACTIONS MAY BE ATTRIBUTABLE IN WHOLE OR IN PART TO ANY ACT, OMISSION OR NEGLIGENCE OF AN INDEMNIFIED PERSON. 14.06 CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT COMMENCE THE PROJECT OR ANY WORK UNDER THIS AGREEMENT UNTIL IT HAS SATISFIED RAILROAD THAT IT IS CARRYING INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNTS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 13 HEREOF. CONTRACTOR, AT ITS SOLE COST AND EXPENSE, SHALL PROCURE THE ABOVE

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INSURANCE COVERAGE INSURING CONTRACTOR AND RAILROAD AGAINST THE HAZARDS AND LIABILITIES SPECIFIED HEREIN. 15. REMOVAL OF RUBBISH

15.01 Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and proper discarding of all equipment, materials, supplies, explosives, chemicals and debris. All surplus materials that may accumulate on or about the Project and premises occupied by Contractor during the term of this Agreement shall be removed. 15.02 Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and all lawful orders of any constituted authority including, without limitation, the Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. S6901 et seq.) and the Toxic Substance Control Act (15 U.S.C. S2601 et seq.) and all other laws pertaining to the generation, transportation, treatment, storage and disposal of solid, hazardous and municipal wastes. 15.03 Railroad's property shall be left in a clean and safe condition as determined by the Engineer and the condition of said premises shall be subject to the approval of Railroad at all times during the course of the Project. 16. WAIVER

16.01 No omission or delay by Railroad in enforcing any right or remedy or in requiring performance of any of the term of this Agreement shall constitute or be deemed to constitute a waiver of any such right or remedy, nor shall it in any way affect the right of Railroad to enforce such provisions thereafter unless such right or remedy is specifically waived by Railroad in writing. No single or partial exercise by or of any right or remedy hereunder shall preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right or remedy. 17. APPLICABLE LAW

17.01 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State in which the project takes place. 18. SEVERABILITY

18.01 If any provisions of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity of all other provisions hereof shall in no way be affected thereby. 19. NON-EXCLUSIVITY

19.01 Contractor acknowledges that nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give Contractor exclusive rights to perform the type of project identified in this Agreement, or any other service, for Railroad. Railroad specifically reserves the right to enter into agreements with other contractors to perform similar, supplemental, additional or other services as deemed appropriate in the opinion of Railroad.

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20.

HEADINGS

20.01 Section headings are for convenience only and shall not be construed as part of this Agreement. 21. SURVIVAL

21.01 The indemnities and assumptions of liability and responsibility provided in this Agreement, shall continue in full force and effect notwithstanding the termination or cancellation of this Agreement or any attachment hereto whether by expiration of time, by operation of law or otherwise. 22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

22.01 This Agreement together with all appendices, sections, schedules and exhibits of the Contract Manual attached hereto constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all previous understandings related to the Project. 23. UNDERSTANDING OF REQUIREMENTS

23.01 The parties hereby distinctly and expressly declare and acknowledge that, before the signing of this Agreement, they have carefully read the same, and the whole thereof, together with and in connection with said specifications, and that they have made such examination of this Agreement and specifications, the location where said work is to be done, the nature of the work required to be done, and the material required to be furnished, as to enable them to understand thoroughly the intention of the same, and the requirements, covenants, agreements, stipulations and restrictions contained herein and in said specifications. Contractor shall not hereafter make any claim or demand upon Railroad based upon or arising out of any alleged misunderstanding or misconception on its part of the said requirements, covenants, stipulations, and restrictions; and that any information (other than through a Supplemental Agreement), given to Contractor by the Engineer or others as to the quantities in the Project prior to, or during the progress of the Project, shall have no bearing or effect whatsoever upon the total amount to be paid for in the final settlement.

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ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX A-1 ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

1 1.1

GENERAL It is the intent of the plans and specifications to describe a completed work to be performed under the contract. This work shall consist of constructing track, signals, earthwork, utilities, etc. in accordance with the details shown on the Contract Drawings. All track and signal work shall be done in conformance with the applicable requirements of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) Manual for Railway Engineering (2010 issue), the Willamette & Pacific Railroad (WPRR) Specifications and the Contract Documents including the Drawings and Specifications. In the event of any discrepancy, conflict or ambiguity between the AREMA, the WPRR and the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall promptly notify the WPRRs Representative for a written determination. Any adjustment by the Contractor without such determination shall be at the Contractors own risk and expense. All track construction shall be performed under the direction of qualified and competent supervisory personnel, including foreman, assistant foreman, and gang leaders experienced in railroad construction. The following is a minimum labor force for all Willamette and Pacific Projects and shall be submitted at time of bid (reference submittal list attached): A. Superintendent/Foreman: To be on site during all working hours and have a minimum experience of 5 yrs overseeing projects, have the authority to make changes as needed to maintain production, foresee problems that might occur and to assure no delay to any train movement. The superintendent / foreman designated at the beginning of the project shall remain on the project throughout the duration without substitution, covering or switching. Any request for substitution, without regard to duration, shall be made two weeks prior and shall be at the sole discretion of the WPRR and their Representative. Submit resume, project list and references at time of bid. B. Operators: 1. Tamper- on site as needed. To have a minimum of two years experience, operating a production tamper capable of surface and lining track simultaneously. Be able to troubleshoot and repair operational problems. Submit resume, project list and references at time of bid. 2. Loader, excavator, backhoe, dump truck, etc.: Contractor to have two operators on site during all working hours, in addition to manpower of labor force. Minimum of 1 yr experience with complete knowledge of the equipment being used. Submit list of personnel allocated to project. 3. Laborers: 4 to 6 depending on the task, able to understand any directive given and who have been instructed on the safe use of tools and the safety net

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around equipment. No qualifications submittal required. Submit list of personnel allocated to project. C. The Willamette and Pacific RR on site representative has the authority to stop the project if the submitted labor force is not on site and able to perform. In addition, if the personnel submitted are not qualified in the judgment of WPRR representative, the railroad will notify the contractor and appropriate measures will take place by the contractor to complete the project on time. D. The Contractor shall maintain a readable copy of the plans and contract manual on the site at all times during working hours. The Willamette and Pacific RR on site representative has the authority to stop work on the project until such time as the plans and contract manual are on site. 1.4 The Contractor is responsible for obtaining and paying for all required permits and licenses before commencement of construction. In addition, all taxes required by Local, State and Federal agencies shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. All work performed within 25' of the centerline of the WPRR main line shall be performed under flag protection provided by the railroad. In addition, all work performed within this 25' envelope shall be performed in accordance with WPRR safety standards. The Contractor shall include the flagging costs ($90.00/hour) within their bid in accordance with the length of time they will be within 25' of the main line. The Engineer has not been retained or compensated to provide design and construction review services relating to the Contractors safety precautions or the means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures required for the Contractor to perform their work.

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The current revisions of the publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only. 2.1 2.2 2.3 American Association Of State Highway And Transportation Officials (AASHTO) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) American Railway Engineering And Maintenance-of-way Association (AREMA) A. Manual For Railway Engineering (AREMA Manual) B. Portfolio of Trackwork Plans (AREMA Portfolio) American Society For Testing And Materials (ASTM) American Water Works Association (AWWA) American Welding Society (AWS)

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American Wood-Preservers' Association (AWPA) A. Book of Standards American Association Of Railroads (AAR) A. Specification for Quality Assurance M-1003 Federal Highway Administration (FHA) A. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Federal Railway Administration (FRA) A. Rules and Regulations Governing Railroad Signal and Train Control Systems B. Track Safety Standards Oregon Department Of Transportation (ODOT) A. State Highway Division 2008 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction B. Railroad Division Rules and Regulations

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QUALITY CONTROL Inspection and Testing: A. The WPRRs Representatives reserve the right to review, and accept or reject, the quality of any material or construction at any time during the project without regard for the amount of construction performed based upon the material or construction being reviewed. Contractor furnished materials that do not conform to the requirements of the specifications or that are determined to be damaged or defective shall not be installed into the work, but shall be clearly marked by the Contractor and removed from site. The Contractor is responsible for notifying the Representative when the Contractor=s supplied materials are available for review prior to their placement. The Contractor is responsible for verifying that the materials are in conformance to the standards set forth above prior to their placement and should not rely upon the Representative to verify this conformance. The Contractor shall review the construction materials and construction quality for conformance prior to notifying the Representative that they are ready for review. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the materials and placement in accordance with the standards set forth in the Specifications, the AREMA Specifications, the WPRR Specifications and the Contract Drawings. B. All rail, earthwork and utility construction shall be reviewed by the Representative prior to covering over with backfill and/or future construction. The Contractor is responsible for notifying the Representative that the construction is ready for review in a timely manner that allows scheduling for the Representative and does not hinder progress of the construction.

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C. All acceptance tests and inspections called for in the Specifications or deemed necessary by the Representative shall be performed by the Contractor and/or an independent certified testing laboratory, unless specified otherwise. Contractor and/or the independent testing laboratory personnel performing testing and inspections shall be qualified by prior experience to perform the required tests and inspections. The Contractor and/or testing laboratory shall use the proper equipment for the required tests and inspections. Testing equipment and personnel shall be subject to approval of the Representative. D. Acceptance testing by the Representative may include, but is not limited to, line, grade, depth, thickness, compaction, density, materials, and composition, or as otherwise required. E. All testing and inspection, including any retesting and re-inspection, if required, shall be at the expense of the Contractor. F. The Representative reserves the right to perform testing and inspections of the materials and Work at any time prior to Final Acceptance. G. Results of the Representative =s testing for acceptability will be made known to the Contractor as soon as practical. However, it remains the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain the specified requirements at all times, and any delay in advising the Contractor of test results shall not act as a waiver of this responsibility. H. Tests for acceptance, which fail to meet the specified requirements, may be retested by the Representative after remedial action. I. The Contractor shall furnish, for approval or testing by the Representative whenever requested, samples of material as directed. These samples shall be completely representative of the materials or products proposed to be used in the work. J. Upon completion of laboratory testing of materials, the results of the test shall be used as a basis of acceptance or rejection in accordance with the specifications for the particular material. 3.2 Verification of Existing Conditions and Measurements: Contractor shall verify all elevations, measurements, existing field conditions, associated work performed by the Municipalities Contractor, etc. and shall be responsible that executed dimensions fit actual conditions, regardless of the Contract Drawings. The Contractor shall promptly notify the Representative of any discrepancies to the above conditions before proceeding with the work and shall obtain a written determination of resolution. Any adjustments or decisions made by the contractor, without such, shall be at his own determination, risk and expense.

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CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS Mobilization: The Contractor shall perform all preparatory work and operations, including, but not limited to, the movement of personnel, tools, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the Project site, which must be performed prior to commencing Work. Mobilization shall also include preparatory Work and operations performed by the Contractor that are not a part of a payment item or are not identified in the Specifications as being incidental to a pay item or items. Temporary Utilities: Contractor shall make his/her own arrangements for obtaining temporary water, electric power, telephone and other services. Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining all temporary facilities in a safe and proper manner. All temporary lines and services shall be at no additional cost to the WPRR and shall be completely removed from the Project Site prior to final acceptance. Existing Utilities: Contractor shall protect existing utilities, and all other public and private facilities and improvements, which are to remain in place, from damage in the course of the work. In the event of interruption to existing utility services as a result of work performed under this contract, the Contractor shall promptly notify the proper authority, cooperate with the said authority in restoration of service as promptly as possible and bear all costs thereof. Contractor shall repair all damages resulting from the execution of this contract prior to final acceptance. All repairs shall be subject to approval of the WPRR Representative. Sanitary Facilities: Contractor shall provide and maintain sanitary facilities for his/her employees, which meet the requirements of applicable Federal, State and local health regulations. Firefighting Equipment: Adequate firefighting equipment shall be provided by Contractor and made available at the job site at all times. A cutting and burning permit must be obtained by Contractor prior to start of any flame cutting or burning work. Warning Signs and Barricades: Contractor shall install and maintain adequate warning signs and barricades to protect property and personnel in the area of his/her operations. Open trenches, excavations, or obstructions shall be marked by barricades which can be seen from a reasonable distance and adequately lighted at night. Storage and Protection of Material and Equipment: The WPRR will designate the area upon which Contractor may store material and equipment. Contractor shall protect materials, whether supplied by WPRR or Contractor, and equipment from damage, pilfering, etc., and fully relieve the WPRR of this responsibility. Upon completion of the work, remove all unused materials and all equipment and restore the area to original condition, including grading necessary to restore drainage patterns and surface smoothness.

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Traffic Control: Contractor is responsible for making all arrangements for the safe handling of traffic in his/her work area and coordinate his/her work with the WPRR, the City, the County, and any other concerned jurisdiction. It shall be Contractors responsibility to schedule and phase his/her work in a manner to maintain movement of traffic through the existing facilities adjacent to or within the work area. If the Contractor requires barriers, flaggers, safety devices, temporary disconnection of utility services, and/or detouring or restricting vehicular traffic, the work shall be performed in accordance with such requirements and in accordance with this article. Soil Erosion: The Contractor shall take whatever measures are necessary to minimize soil erosion and siltation, water pollution, air and noise pollution caused by his operations. The Contractor shall also comply with the applicable regulations of all legally constituted authorities relating to pollution prevention and control. The Contractor shall keep himself fully informed of all such regulations which in any way affect the conduct of the work, and shall at all times observe and comply with all such regulations. In the event of conflict between such regulations and the requirements of the specifications, the more restrictive requirements apply. Protection and Restoration: The Contractor shall arrange his/her work schedule so that the railroad is out of service for a minimal amount of time. The Contractor shall coordinate the timing of taking the track out of service with the Railroad. The Railroad will take the reasonable requirements of the Contractor into consideration and will set the durations of the allowed work windows for the track work. Railroad Relations: Utilities shall be maintained, supported, and restored in accordance with the appropriate sections. Protect all public and private property, insofar as it may be endangered by operations, and take every reasonable precaution to avoid damage to such property. Restore and bear the cost of any public or private improvement facility, structure or land and landscaping within the Right-of-Way or Easement which is damaged or injured directly or indirectly by or on account of an act, omission, or neglect in the execution of the Work. It shall be restored to a condition substantially equivalent to that existing before such damage or injury occurred, by repairing, rebuilding, or otherwise affecting restoration thereof. If this is not feasible, make a suitable settlement with the WPRR of the damaged property.

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DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL Description: The demolition and removal of existing track, the disposal of scrap track materials, the salvage of reusable track materials and the stockpiling of salvaged track materials on Railroad property adjacent to the Project Site, as indicated on the Contract Drawings and as specified in these Specifications. The Work also includes the removal of existing ballast, track, etc. required to perform the Work as indicated on the Contract Drawings, and cleaning of the demolition areas. Also included, is the delivery of surplus material to a location as designated by the Representative.

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Execution: A. All required protection measures, protective and regulatory devices and personnel shall be in place before demolition commences. B. Where an abutting structure or a part of a structure is to be left in place, clean, smooth, vertical cuts shall be made with a saw or other approved cutting device to lines established or as directed. C. Contractor shall maintain a smooth finished grade throughout the roadway section abutting the crossing. D. The Contractor may salvage materials from demolition for use in temporary facilities but shall not use the salvaged materials in the Work unless approved in writing by the Railroad for each specific case.

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Repairs: Items to remain, which are damaged during demolition, shall be repaired or replaced as directed by the Railroad at no additional cost to the WPRR. Rubbish: A. Except for salvageable track materials, or unless otherwise stipulated, all rubbish and waste materials resulting from the removal of structures and obstructions shall become the property of the Contractor at the place of origin and shall dispose of all rubbish and waste materials (except earth) generated by the Contractor=s operations off the Project Site and in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations. Burning or burying of waste materials within Railroad=s property is not permitted. B. Rubbish shall not be disposed of on publicly-owned or publicly-controlled lands except by written permission of the Railroad and, if so permitted, the materials shall be placed only at such locations and in such manner as the Railroad may direct.

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Removal of Existing Track: A. Existing track shall be removed within the limits of new track construction (reconstruction) as indicated on the Contract Drawings. B. All reusable track components as designated by the Railroad shall be salvaged, sorted neatly and stockpiled adjacent to the roadbed near the location of removed track as directed by the Railroad. C. The Railroad right-of-way shall be left in suitable condition each work-day evening, in accordance with the Rules Governing Contractor or Others Working on the Willamette & Pacific Railroad Property.

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Release of Work Areas: Tracks and segments of tracks shall not be dismantled until approval to do so is received from the Railroad. Ownership of Materials: A. The following materials shall be salvaged by the Contractor in accordance with this Section, and shall remain the property of the WPRR: 1. Reusable crossties, as identified by the Railroad. 2. All reusable rail, joint bars, insulated joints, epoxy-bonded insulated joint rail plugs, track bolts, nuts and washers, and tie plates. 3. All reusable compromise joint bars. B. All other materials, including defective rails, defective OTM, defective crossties, unsuitable ballast, and earth, shall become the property of the Contractor, and shall be removed from the Job Site before Final Acceptance.

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Methods and Procedures: The Contractor may use any method to dismantle the track provided that proper measures are taken to ensure the safety of all employees and the general public and the method causes no damage to track components to be salvaged or other tracks and structures which are indicated to remain in place. Methods of removal of existing tracks shall not cause damage to adjacent sidewalks or paved roadways. Damage to these facilities caused by the Contractor shall be restored to the satisfaction of the Railroad at the Contractors expense. Inventory of Track Materials: The Contractor shall keep a detailed inventory of salvaged track materials stockpiled. Detailed inventory shall be recorded on the forms in the Forms Section and furnished to the Railroad. Removal of Existing Signal System: A. The existing signal system will remain the property of the Railroad and shall be removed in such a manner as to protect the components so that they may be utilized elsewhere. B. The control wires are to be cut off at the signal base and the control case and removed from the conduit. If wires are not in conduit, then they are to be cut off below grade. C. The electronics, relays, and batteries are to be removed from the control case before the control case is dismantled or disturbed. D. The control case and case foundations are to be removed and delivered to the WPRR Signal maintenance facilities in Salem, Oregon, or at a closer location designated by the signal supervisor.

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E. The signals and foundations are to be removed and delivered to the WPRR Signal maintenance facilities in Salem, Oregon, or a closer location designated by the signal supervisor. F. The conduit shall be cut off below grade. G. The existing track wires are to be removed from the track section including bootlegs. No trace is to be left above ground. 5.11 Pole Line Removal: A. Contractor shall remove WPRRs signal pole line and cable as indicated on the Contract Drawings. B. WPRRs poles that support other carriers shall not be removed, unless directed by the WPRR Representative. C. Pole line removal shall be coordinated with the WPRR. Poles shall only be removed after signal wire and/or cable is removed. D. Contractor shall remove existing poles by either cutting through the pole just above the ground line and removing the stub pole, or removing the entire pole. All holes at removed pole sites shall be completely backfilled, tamped and brought level with the ground surface immediately after the pole is removed. E. Removed poles shall be laid on the ground at least 10 feet away from, and parallel to, the nearest rail. Removed poles shall be placed so as not to impede either drainage or railroad walkways. Contractor shall dispose of removed poles, cable, and line wire.

EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND BACKFILLING FOR UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS Description: This section covers the work of excavating, trenching, and backfilling of railroad highway grade crossing subdrains, for utilities and drainage systems. Definitions: A. Degree of Compaction: Degree of compaction shall be expressed as a percentage of the maximum density obtained by the test procedure presented in ASTM D 1557. This will be abbreviated as a percent of laboratory maximum density. Satisfactory Materials: Satisfactory materials shall consist of any material classified by ASTM D 2487 as GW, GP, SW, SP, GM, SM and ML.

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Unsatisfactory Materials: Unsatisfactory materials shall be materials that do not comply with the requirements for satisfactory materials. Unsatisfactory materials include but are not limited to those materials containing roots and other organic matter, trash, debris, frozen materials and stones larger than 3 inches, and materials classified in ASTM D 2487, as PT, OH, OL, CH, and MH. Unsatisfactory materials also include refuse. Rock: Rock shall consist of boulders measuring 0.382 cubic meters (1/2 cubic yards) or more and materials that cannot be removed without systematic drilling and blasting such as rock material in ledges, bedded deposits, unstratified masses and conglomerate deposits, and below ground concrete or masonry structure, exceeding 0.382 cubic meters (1/2 cubic yards) in volume, except that pavements will not be considered as rock. Unyielding Material: Unyielding material shall consist of rock and gravelly soils with stones greater than 76.2 mm (3 inches) in any dimension or as defined by the pipe manufacturer, whichever is smaller. Unstable Material: Unstable material shall consist of materials too wet, soft, or loose to properly support the utility pipe, conduit, or appurtenant structure. Select Granular Material: Select granular material shall be ODOT Selected General Backfill per ODOT Section 00330.14. Pipe Zone Material: Pipe Zone Material shall be ODOT Base or Shoulder Aggregate per ODOT Section 00405.13. Bedding and Initial Backfill Material: Bedding and initial backfill shall be ODOT Class C Bedding per ODOT Section 00405.12.

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Excavation: Excavation shall be performed to the lines and grades indicated. During excavation, material satisfactory for backfilling shall be stockpiled in an orderly manner at a distance from the banks of the trench equal to one-half the depth of the excavation, but in no instance closer than 2 feet. Contractor shall dispose off-site any excavated material not required or not satisfactory for backfill. Grading shall be completed as necessary to prevent surface water from flowing into the excavation, and any water accumulating therein shall be removed to maintain the stability of the bottom and sides of the excavation. Sheeting and shoring for the work and for the safety of personnel shall be in compliance with OSHA regulations. Unauthorized over excavation shall be backfilled in accordance with paragraph 6.11 Backfilling and Compaction at no additional cost to the WPRR. Trench Excavation: The trench shall be excavated as recommended by the manufacturer of the pipe to be installed. Trench walls below the top of the pipe shall be sloped, or made vertical, and of such width as recommended in the manufacturers installation

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manual. Where no manufacturers installation manual is available, trench walls shall be made vertical. Trench walls more than 5 feet high shall be shored, cut back to a stable slope, or provided with equivalent means of protection for employees who may be exposed to moving ground or cave in. Vertical trench walls more than 5 feet high shall be shored. Trench walls, which are cut back, shall be excavated to at least the angle of repose of the soil. Special attention shall be given to slopes that may be adversely affected by weather or moisture content. Trenches shall be excavated to provide a minimum of 6 inches and a maximum of 12 inches clear between the pipe and trench wall. Where recommended trench widths are exceeded, the Contractor shall utilize stronger pipe, special installation procedures, or shall redesign the trench. The cost of redesign, stronger pipe, or special installation procedures shall be the responsibility of the Contractor without any additional cost to the WPRR. All trench walls shall be in compliance with the OSHA regulations. 6.5 Removal of Rock: Contractor shall notify the Railroad when rock is encountered at the bottom of a trench. Rock shall be removed to a depth and in a manner as directed by the Railroad and replaced with select granular material. Removal of Unstable Material: Contractor shall notify the Railroad when unstable material is encountered in the bottom of the trench. Such material shall be removed to the depth directed and replaced to the proper grade with select granular material as provided in paragraph 6.11 Backfilling And Compaction. When removal of unstable material is required due to the fault or neglect of the Contractor in his performance of the work, the resulting material shall be excavated and replaced by the Contractor without additional cost to the WPRR. Excavation for Appurtenances: Excavation for inlets or similar structures shall be sufficient to leave at least 12 inches clear between the outer structure surfaces and the face of the excavation or support members of sufficient size to permit the placement and removal of forms for the full length and width of structure footings and foundations as shown. Removal of unstable material shall be as specified above. When concrete or masonry is to be placed in an excavated area, special care shall be taken not to disturb the bottom of the excavation. Excavation to the final grade level shall not be made until just before the concrete or masonry is to be placed. Jacking, Boring, and Tunneling: Excavation shall be open cut and jacking, boring, or tunneling will not be required for drainage systems and utilities performed by WPRR contractor. Unless otherwise indicated, excavation for drainage and utilities not performed by WPRR contractor shall not be open cut and shall be jacked, bored, or tunneled. Stockpiles: Stockpiles of satisfactory, unsatisfactory, or wasted materials shall be placed and graded as specified. Stockpiles shall be kept in a neat and well drained condition, giving due consideration to drainage at all times. The ground surface at stockpile locations shall be cleared, grubbed, and sealed by rubber-tired equipment, and excavated satisfactory and unsatisfactory materials shall be separately stockpiled. Stockpiles of

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satisfactory materials shall be protected from contamination, which may destroy the quality and fitness of the stockpiled material. If the Contractor fails to protect the stockpiles, and any material becomes unsatisfactory, such material shall be removed and replaced with satisfactory material from approved sources at no additional cost to the WPRR. Locations of stockpiles of satisfactory materials shall be subject to prior approval of the Railroad. 6.10 Excavation for Drainage Ditches: Requirements for excavating drainage ditches are detailed in PART 7, Earthwork. Backfilling and Compaction: A. Backfill material shall consist of satisfactory material, select granular material, or initial backfill material as required. Backfill shall be placed in layers not exceeding 6 inches loose thickness for compaction by hand operated machine compactors, and 8 inches loose thickness for other than hand-operated machines, unless otherwise specified. Each layer shall be compacted to not less than 95 percent of the maximum density as determined by ASTM D 1557, unless otherwise specified. Trench Backfill: Trenches shall be backfilled to the grade shown. Replacement of Unyielding Material: Unyielding material removed from the bottom of the trench shall be replaced with select granular material or initial backfill material. Replacement of Unstable Material: Unstable material removed from the bottom of the trench or excavation shall be replaced with select granular material placed in layers not exceeding 6 inches loose thickness. Bedding and Initial Backfill: Initial backfill material shall be placed and compacted, in maximum 6 inch thick loose lifts with approved hand-operated, plate-type vibratory compactors until no elevation changes occur in the top of the backfill material. The backfill shall be brought up evenly on both sides of the pipe of the full length of the pipe. Care shall be taken to ensure thorough compaction of the fill under the haunches of the pipe. Final Backfill: The remainder of the trench, except for special materials for roadways and railroads, shall be filled with satisfactory material. Backfill material shall be placed and compacted as follows: 1. Roadways and Railroads: Backfill shall be select granular material and placed up to the elevation called for in the requirements of Part 7 EARTHWORK. Backfill shall be placed in maximum 12-inch thick loose lifts and compacted to 95% of laboratory maximum density. Water flooding or jetting methods of compaction will not be permitted.

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2.

Miscellaneous Areas: Backfill shall be deposited in layers of a maximum of 12-inch loose thickness, and compacted to 90% of laboratory maximum density. Compaction by water flooding or jetting will not be permitted. This requirement shall also apply to all other areas not specifically designated above. Backfill for Appurtenances: After the inlet or similar structure has been constructed, and the concrete has been allowed to cure for 3 days, backfill shall be placed in such a manner that the structure will not be damaged by the shock of falling earth. The backfill material shall be deposited and compacted as specified for final backfill, and shall be brought up evenly on all sides of the structure to prevent eccentric loading and excessive stress.

3.

6.12

Testing: A. Materials testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be performed at no additional cost to the WPRR. Compaction testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be performed at Contractors expense. Testing Facilities: An approved commercial testing laboratory shall perform tests. No work requiring testing will be permitted until the facilities have been inspected and approved by the Railroad. Testing of Backfill Materials: Characteristic of backfill materials shall be determined in accordance with particle size analysis of soils ASTM D 422 and moisture density relations of soils ASTM D 1557. A minimum of one test shall be performed on each different type of material used for bedding and backfill, or each installation whichever is the smaller quantity. Field Density Tests: Field density tests shall be performed by the Contractor and results provided to the Railroad. Density shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D 1556 or 2922. Trenches improperly compacted shall be reopened to the depth directed, then refilled and compacted to the density specified at no additional cost to the WPRR.

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6.13

Signal Earthwork: Requirements for excavating, trenching and backfilling for signal conduits and signal utility services are detailed in PART 16, GRADE CROSSING SIGNAL SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION.

7 7.1

EARTHWORK The Work of this Section consists of stripping, grading, leveling, ditching, backfilling, excavating, embankment construction and other required earthwork.

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Definitions: A. Satisfactory Materials: Satisfactory materials shall consist of any material classified by ASTM D 2487 as GW, GP, SW, SP, SC, GM, GC and SM. B. Unsatisfactory Materials: Unsatisfactory materials shall be materials that do not comply with the requirements for satisfactory materials. Unsatisfactory materials include but are not limited to those materials containing roots and other organic matter, trash, debris, frozen materials and stones larger than 3 inches, and materials classified in ASTM D 2487, as PT, OH, OL, CH, MH, and ML. Unsatisfactory material also includes refuse. Degree of Compaction: Degree of compaction required is expressed as a percentage of the maximum density obtained by the test procedure presented in ASTM D 1557, Method C. This will be abbreviated below as a percent of laboratory maximum density.

C.

7.3

Classification of Excavation: No consideration will be given to the nature of the materials, and all excavation will be designated as unclassified excavation. Utilization of Excavated Materials: Satisfactory material removed from excavations shall be used, insofar as practicable, in the construction of fills, embankments, subgrades, shoulders, bedding (as backfill), and for similar purposes. No satisfactory excavated material shall be wasted without specific written authorization. Satisfactory material authorized to be wasted shall be disposed of off-site. No excavated material shall be disposed of in such a manner as to obstruct the flow of any stream, impact wetlands, endanger a partly finished structure, impair the efficiency or appearance of any structure, or be detrimental to the completed work in any way. All unsatisfactory materials removed from excavations shall be disposed of off-site. Imported Fill: Material required for fill or embankment in excess of that produced by excavation within the grading limits shall be imported by the Contractor from a suitable source. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer, by writing, of the source of the fill material. Execution: Final grading shall be performed prior to the installation of new track materials, including ballast, rail, and ties. Under no circumstances shall any non-rail mounted equipment be operated over any open track. Excavation: A. The Contractor shall perform excavation of every type of material encountered within the limits of the Project, to the lines, grades, and elevations as specified herein and as indicated on the Contract Drawings. Grading shall be in conformance with the typical sections shown and the tolerances specified in Paragraph 3.7. Satisfactory excavated materials shall be transported to and placed in fill or embankment within the limits of the work. Unsatisfactory materials

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encountered within the limits of the work shall be excavated and replaced with satisfactory materials as directed by the Engineer. Surplus satisfactory excavated material not required for fill or embankment shall be disposed of in areas approved for surplus material storage or designated waste areas. Unsatisfactory excavated material shall be disposed of off-site. During construction, excavation and fill shall be performed in a manner and sequence that will provide proper drainage at all times. B. Ditches: Excavation of ditches shall be accomplished by cutting accurately to the cross sections, grades, and elevations shown on the Contract Drawings. Care shall be taken not to excavate ditches below grades shown on the Contract Drawings. Excessive open ditch or gutter excavation shall be backfilled with satisfactory, thoroughly compacted material or with suitable stone or cobble to grades shown at no additional cost to the WPRR. The Contractor shall maintain all excavations free from detrimental quantities of leaves, brush, sticks, trash, and other debris until final acceptance of the work. Drainage Structures: Excavations shall be made accurately to the lines, grades, and elevations shown on the Contract Drawings or as directed by the Engineer. Signal Conduit Grading: Excavations shall be made accurately to the lines, grades, and elevations shown on the Contract Drawings or as directed by the Engineer. Grade Crossings: Excavations shall be made accurately to the lines, grades, and elevations shown on the Contract Drawings or as directed by the Engineer. Subexcavation and backfill required to reach specified compaction shall be performed as directed by the Engineer.

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7.8

Backfill: Backfill adjacent to any and all types of structures shall be placed and compacted to at least 95 percent laboratory maximum density, in such a manner as to prevent wedging action or eccentric loading upon or against any structure. Ground surface on which backfill is to be placed shall be prepared as specified in Paragraph 7.9. Compaction requirements for backfill materials shall also conform to the applicable portions of Paragraphs 7.10, 7.11, and 7.12, below. Compaction shall be accomplished by sheepsfoot rollers, pneumatic-tired rollers, steel-wheeled rollers, vibratory compactors, or other Engineer-approved equipment well suited to the material being compacted. Preparation of Ground Surface for Embankments: Ground surface on which fill is to be placed shall be stripped of live, dead, or decayed vegetation, rubbish, debris, and other unsatisfactory material; plowed, disked, or otherwise broken up; pulverized; moistened or aerated as necessary; thoroughly mixed; and compacted to at least 95 percent laboratory maximum density to a depth of 12 inches. Compaction shall be accomplished by sheepsfoot rollers, pneumatic-tired rollers, steel-wheeled rollers, vibratory compactors, or other approved equipment well suited to the material being compacted. The prepared

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ground surface shall be scarified and moistened or aerated as required just prior to placement of embankment materials to assure adequate bond between embankment material and the prepared ground surface. 7.10 Fills or Embankments: Earth embankments shall be constructed from satisfactory materials free of organic or frozen material. Rocks of dimension greater than 3 inches shall not be used unless approved by the Engineer. The material shall be placed in successive horizontal layers of loose material not more than 6 inches in depth. Each layer shall be spread uniformly on a soil surface that has been moistened or aerated as necessary and scarified or otherwise broken up in such a manner that the fill will bond with the surface on which it is placed. After spreading, each layer shall be plowed, disked, or otherwise broken up; moistened or aerated as necessary; thoroughly mixed; and compacted to at least 95 percent laboratory maximum density. Compaction requirements for the upper portion of earth embankments forming subgrade for pavements shall be identical with those requirements specified in Paragraph 7.11, below. Compaction shall be accomplished by sheepsfoot rollers, pneumatic-tired rollers, steelwheeled rollers, vibratory compactors, or other approved equipment well suited to the type of material being compacted. Subgrade Preparation: A. Construction: Subgrade shall be shaped to line, grade, and cross section, and compacted as specified. This operation shall include plowing, disking, and any moistening or aerating required to obtain specified compaction. Soft or otherwise unsatisfactory material shall be removed and replaced with satisfactory excavated material or other approved material as directed. Low areas resulting from removal of unsatisfactory material shall be brought up to required grade with satisfactory materials, and the entire subgrade shall be shaped to line, grade, and cross section and compacted as specified. After rolling, the surface of the subgrade shall not show deviation greater than 0.05 feet when tested with a 10foot straightedge applied both parallel and at right angles to the centerline of the area. The elevation of the finished subgrade shall not vary more than 0.05 foot from the established grade and cross section. Compaction: Subgrade shall be compacted to at least 95 percent laboratory maximum density for cohesive materials or 95 percent laboratory maximum density for cohesionless materials. Compaction shall be accomplished by sheepsfoot rollers, pneumatic-tired rollers, steel-wheeled rollers, vibratory compactors, or other approved equipment well suited to the type of material being compacted. Moisture Content: Moisture content at the time of compacting the materials shall be prepared to within -2 to +2% of optimum moisture content. Material which does not contain sufficient moisture to obtain proper compaction shall be wetted, and thoroughly mixed as directed. Material containing an excess of moisture shall be dried by manipulation, aeration, drainage, or other means before being

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compacted. 7.12 Finishing: The surface of all excavations, embankments, and subgrades shall be finished to a smooth and compact surface in accordance with the lines, grades, and cross sections or elevations shown. The degree of finish for all graded areas shall be within 0.05 foot of the grades and elevations indicated except that the degree of finish for subgrades shall be specified in Paragraph 7.11. Ditches shall be finished in a manner that will result in effective drainage. Testing: A. Testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be performed at the expense of the Contractor. Subgrades improperly compacted shall be reopened to the depth directed, then refilled and compacted to the density specified at the Contractor's expense. Any subsequent inspections required because of failure of the first inspection will be at the expense of the Contractor. The following number of tests, if performed at the appropriate time, will be the minimum acceptable for each type of operation. In-Place Densities: Proof-rolling within the excavation limits of the grade crossings shall be performed in the presence of the Engineer. The subgrade will be observed for deflection or reaction under moving, loaded, pneumatic tired equipment to verify that no soft or pumping areas remain in the subgrade. Soft or pumping areas shall be corrected by over excavating the full width of the crossing a minimum of 8 for a length directed by the Engineer and backfilling as specified herein. Moisture Content: If requested by the Engineer, the Contractor shall perform testing to determine the optimum moisture content of the subgrade material(s). Tolerance Tests for Subgrades: Checks on the degree of finish specified in Paragraph 7.11 shall be made during construction of the subgrade.

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7.14

Subgrade, Fill and Embankment Protection: During construction, embankments and excavations shall be kept shaped and drained. Ditches and drains along subgrade shall be maintained as required to drain the subgrade effectively at all times. The finished subgrade shall not be disturbed by traffic or other operation and shall be protected and maintained by the Contractor in a satisfactory condition until ballast, subballast, subbase, base, or pavement is placed. The storage or stockpiling of materials on the finished subgrade will not be permitted. No subbase, base course, subballast, ballast, or pavement shall be laid until the subgrade has been checked and approved, and in no case shall subbase, base, surfacing, pavement, ballast or subballast be placed on a muddy, spongy, or frozen subgrade. ASPHALT PAVING

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Submit aggregate qualification tests in accordance with ODOT Sections 02630 and 00745 for aggregate used in aggregate base, bituminous base, and asphalt concrete. Submit a mix design and job mix formula for bituminous base and asphalt concrete to the Railroad 15 days prior to start of production of the paving mixture. Formula shall indicate: A. Definite percentage for: 1. Each sieve fraction for new aggregate 2. New asphalt cement 3. Recycled asphalt pavement Temperature of completed mix when discharged from mixer.

B. 8.2

Provide Asphalt Concrete in accordance with ODOT Section 00745 Level 3 HMAC mix, except as modified below. A. B. Asphalt cement, PG 70-22 in accordance with ODOT Section 00744.11. 1 Dense Graded Mix per ODOT Section 00745.12 with asphalt binder +0.5% above optimum providing a low to medium modulus mix with 1-3% air voids. Construct in accordance with ODOT Section 00730.

C. 8.3

Construct Asphalt Concrete Surface Course in accordance with ODOT Section 00745. A. Verify that the subgrade is dry and in suitable condition to support paving and imposed loads. Notify Engineer when subgrade has been prepared for placing pavement. Proofroll subgrade under observation by Engineer using fully loaded rubber tired dump truck to identify areas of excessive yielding. Do not proofroll wet or saturated subgrade. Notify Engineer in writing of any unsatisfactory conditions. Do not begin paving until conditions have been satisfactorily corrected. Machine place hot-mix asphalt mix on prepared surface, spread uniformly, and strike off. Place asphalt mix by hand in areas inaccessible to equipment in a manner that prevents segregation of mix. Place each course to required grade, cross section, and thickness, when compacted. 1. 2. Place hot-mix asphalt base course in two lifts of three inches thicknesses each lift. Spread mix at minimum temperature of 300 deg F.

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3.

Regulate paver machine speed to obtain smooth, continuous surface free of pulls and tears in asphalt-paving mat.

E.

Place paving in consecutive strips not less than 10 feet, except where infill edge strips of a lesser width are required. 1. After first strip has been placed and rolled, place succeeding strips and extend rolling to overlap previous strips. Complete first course for a section before placing second asphalt course. Do not place second course until first course has cooled to 185 deg F.

2. F.

Promptly correct surface irregularities in paving course behind paver. Use suitable hand tools to remove excess material forming high spots. Fill depressions with hot-mix asphalt to prevent segregation of mix; use suitable hand tools to smooth surface. Compaction: Begin breakdown compaction as soon as placed hot-mix paving will bear roller weight without excessive displacement. Compact hot-mix paving with hot, hand tampers or vibratory-plate compactors in areas inaccessible to rollers. No additional compaction is required. Complete all breakdown compaction before mix temperature cools to 275 deg F. Protection: After breakdown rolling, do not permit vehicular traffic on pavement until it has cooled and hardened. Installation Tolerances: The finished top of the surface course when tested with a Contractor furnished 12-foot straightedge shall not vary from the testing edge by more than 0.02 foot at any point, and shall be within 0.02 foot of specified finished grade.

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DRAINAGE FACILITIES Description: This PART describes the requirements for furnishing and installing high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, corrugated metal pipe (CMP), reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) and related surface water runoff drainage components. Products: A. High Density Polyethylene Pipe: 1. Pipe manufactured for this specification shall comply with the requirements for test methods, dimensions, and markings found in AASHTO M294 Type S. As further defined and described in AASHTO M294, the prescribed size of pipe is its nominal inside diameter. Pipe diameter tolerance shall be 4.5 percent oversize and 1.5 percent undersize.

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Pipe lengths shall not be less than 99 percent of the manufactures stated length. Joints: Joints shall be silt tight and shall be bell-and-spigot meeting the silt tight requirements of AASHTO M294. Gaskets shall be made of polyisoprene meeting the requirements of ASTM F477. Joints supplied shall be from the same manufacturer as the supplied pipe. Virgin material for 12- 60 Pipe and fitting production shall meet the requirements of AASHTO M294 with the addition that it shall be Hancor Resin 8, which is a slow crack resistant material evaluated using the notched constant ligament-stress (NCLS) test according to the procedure described in AASHTO M294, Section 9.5. Average NCLS test specimens must exceed 24 hours with no test results less than 17 hours. The virgin material shall have a minimum 50-year tensile strength of 900 psi.

B.

Corrugated Metal Pipe: 1. Corrugated metal pipe shall be annular corrugated, riveted steel pipe conforming to AREMA requirements for Class I (annular corrugations), Shape 1 (full circular cross section), zinc coated sheet steel in accordance with AASHTO M-218. Metal thickness shall be 14 gauge. Pitch shall be 2-2/3 inch by 1/2 inch. Pipe, coupling bands and other components shall be bituminous coated in accordance with AASHTO M 190. Corrugated Metal Coupling Bands: Corrugated metal coupling bands shall conform to the requirements of Section 4.3.4 of AREMA.

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Concrete Pipe: 1. Reinforced concrete pipe and special sections shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C 76 (AASHTO M 170), Class 3, except as follows: Modify the design of the ends of pipe sections according to AASHTO M 198 to accommodate rubber gaskets. Special sections such as elbows, wyes, tees, crosses, bends, and reducers shall be as shown, specified, or directed. In the absence of any design or specifications, the special sections shall be of a design recommended by the manufacturer for the intended use. Generally, the special sections shall conform to the requirements specified for the pipe with which it is to be used. Special sections with components shall be from tested and approved lots. Production dates shall be available for such sections. Reinforced concrete pipe having the same D-load strengths as those specified to be furnished under ASTM C 76 (AASHTO M 170) may be furnished according to ASTM C 655 (AASHTO M 242). The basis for acceptance for pipe manufactured according to ASTM C-76 (AASHTO M 170) and ASTM C 655 (AASHTO M 242) shall be load bearing tests, material tests, and inspection of manufactured pipe for visual defects and imperfections, unless other basis are approved.

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Concrete pipe gaskets shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C 443.

Handling of Culvert Pipe: Culvert pipe shall be handled in such a manner as to prevent damage to the pipe. Culvert pipe, which shows defects due to handling, will be rejected at the site of the installation regardless of prior approval. All costs associated with the replacement of culvert pipe rejected because of defects due to handling as determined by the Engineer shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Riprap: Riprap shall be furnished in accordance the following chart:

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20 30 40 10 (1)

55 to 110 22 to 55 2 to 22 0 to 2

8 to 10 6 to 8 3 to 6 0 to 3

Riprap Class:

Weight (lbs) 22 to 55 11 to 22 1 to 11 0 to 1 55 to 110 22 to 55 2 to 22 0 to 2 220 to 330 110 to 220 11 to 110 0 to 11

Approx. Cubic Dim (in.) 6 to 8 5 to 6 2 to 5 0 to 2 8 to 10 6 to 8 3 to 6 0 to 3 14 to 16 10 to 14 5 to 10 0 to 5

Percent by Weight 20 30 40 10 20 30 40 10 20 30 40 10

1. Furnish hard, durable, angular rock that is resistant to weathering and water action and free of organic or other unsuitable material. Angular rock is characterized by sharp, clean edges at the intersections of relatively flat surfaces. Furnish rock with width and thickness of individual rock at least one-third its length (dimension of longest axis). Do not use shale, rock with shale seams, or other fissile or fissured rock that may break into smaller pieces in the process of handling and placing. Conform to the following: (a) Apparent specific gravity, AASHTO T 85 (b) Absorption, AASHTO T 85 (c) Sodium Sulfate Soundness Loss (5 cycles), AASHTO T 104 (d) Los Angeles abrasion, AASHTO T 96 2.40 min. 4.0% max. 12% max. 50% max.

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Pipe Installation: A. Install piping system beginning at low point, true to grades and alignment indicated with unbroken continuity of invert. Place bell ends of piping facing upstream. Install gaskets and joints according to manufacturers written instructions. Follow product manufacturers instructions for the use of lubricants, cements, and other special installation requirements. Each pipe shall be carefully examined before being laid and defective or damaged pipe shall not be used. Pipe shall be laid to the grades and alignment indicated. Proper facilities shall be provided for lowering sections of pipe into trenches. Under no circumstances shall pipe be laid in water, and no pipe shall be laid when trench conditions or weather are unsuitable for such work. Diversion of drainage or dewatering of trenches during construction shall be provided as necessary. The pipe shall be bedded and inspected before backfilling. The pipe shall be bedded in accordance with PART 6 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND BACKFILLING FOR UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS. Laying Pipe: Drainage culvert pipe shall be laid with the separate sections joined firmly together. Pipe that has been damaged to such an extent that satisfactory field repairs cannot be made shall be removed and replaced without additional cost to the Owner. Pipe requiring cutting, shall be cut by mechanical means only (no torch burning or cutting is allowed). The edges of the cut pipe shall be prepared by removing burrs and ragged edges. Joint Performance: Gaskets shall be installed by the pipe manufacturer and covered with a removable wrap to ensure the gasket is free from debris. A joint lubricant supplied by the manufacturer shall be used on the gasket and bell during assembly. Joint installation shall comply with the manufacturers written instructions. Backfilling: Backfilling shall be performed in accordance with PART 6 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND BACKFILLING FOR UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS. Riprap: Riprap shall be installed at all pipe inlets and outlets as indicated on the Contract Drawings. Riprap shall be installed in accordance with ODOT Specification Section 00390 Riprap Protection, Class 50. Movement of Construction Equipment: In compacting by rolling or operating heavy equipment parallel with the pipe, displacement of or injury to the pipe shall be avoided. Movement of construction machinery over a pipe at any stage of the construction shall be at the Contractors risk. Any pipe damage thereby shall be repaired at the expense of the Contractor.

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TIMBER CROSSTIES Description: This PART consists of the furnishing, handling, and installation of timber crossties for use in railroad track construction. Material: A. All timber crossties shall be oak or mixed hardwoods, turnout ties shall be oak. B. Size: 1. Timber crossties within the Reconstruct Track region shall be 7-inch grade ties (7x 9 only, 7x 8 not allowed) as defined by the AREMA Manual, Chapter 3, Part 1, Timber Crossties. Crosstie lengths in the road crossing area shall be as indicated on the Contract Drawings.

10.2

2. Timber crossties within the Raise Existing Track region shall be 7-inch industrial grade ties (7x 9x8-6, no 7x8 allowed) as defined by the AREMA Manual, Chapter 3, Part 1, Timber Crossties. Crosstie lengths shall be 8-6 long for all new ties within this region. C. Conditioning and Seasoning: Conditioning and seasoning shall conform to the requirements of AREMA Manual, Chapter 30, Part 6.3, "Conditioning Prior to Treatment". D. Incising: Timber crossties shall be incised on all four sides in the pattern specified in the AREMA Manual, Chapter 30, Part 9, Section 9.1.2 "Specifications for Treatment". E. Preservative Treatment: Timber crossties shall be pressure treated in accordance with the AREMA Manual, Chapter 30, Part 6, "Wood Preserving" by the empty cell process with a 50/50 creosote/petroleum solution to a minimum retention of 8 pounds per cubic foot of wood. F. Anti-splitting Devices: 1. Timber crossties shall be equipped with anti-splitting devices of the type specified regardless of whether or not the wood has shown any tendency to split. Products used shall conform to the AREMA Manual, Chapter 30, Part 1, Section 1.6, "Specifications for Devices to Control the Splitting of Wood Ties". 2. Timber crossties shall be equipped on each end with gang nails (steel nail plates).

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3. Anti-splitting devices shall be applied in accordance with the AREMA Manual, Chapter 30, Part 1, Section 1.7, "Application of Anti-splitting Devices. 10.3 Handling & Protection: 1. Timber crossties shall be carefully handled to avoid damage in accordance with the AREMA Manual, Volume 1, Chapter 30, Part 5, "The Handling of Ties From the Tree Into the Track." 2. Protection of crossties from loss or damage shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

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RAIL Products A. Rail Within Crossing: 1. Rail within the crossing shall be furnished by the Contractor and shall be new, 136RE or 115RE standard steel tee rail as shown on the plans and conforming to AREMA Manual, Chapter 4 Rail, Part 2 "Specifications and the specifications herein. IQ or non-AREMA rail will not be accepted. 2. Length: Rail shall be continuous welded through the grade crossings and approaches as indicated in the Contract Drawings. Minimum rail length after cropping shall not be less than 27 feet. The minimum rail length of 115RE transition rail shall be 20 feet. B. 90# Relay Rail shall be furnished by the Contractor if required by and as noted on the plans. It shall be No. 1 relay, 90# standard steel tee rail conforming to the following specifications: 1. Top wear shall be 1/8" maximum when measured behind joints. Top wear on ends shall not exceed 1/8" + 1/32" additional wear permissible (5/32" maximum). Battered and torch cut ends are not permissible. Good, smooth built-up ends are acceptable; however, ends must be square on all rail. 2. Side wear shall be one side only and shall be a maximum of 1/8" on gage side when measured 5/8" below top of original height of rail. 3. Overflow shall be a maximum of 1/16" on one or both sides. No flat spots are permissible on the heads. 4. Drilling must be uniform. Cracked or torch cut bolt holes are not permissible.

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5. End chipping shall not exceed 2" across top of head, no more than 3" long, or deeper than 1/32". 6. Rail must be straight for line and surface and free of kinks or bends and sweeps. 7. No wheel burns, crushed heads, shelling, flaking, head checking, or corrugation shall be permitted. 8. Bases must be solid and free from visual defects. Breaks, spike notching or pitting are not permissible. 9. Webs must be free of visual defects with no pitting permissible. No rail failures as described on AREMA Form 402-1 Sheet 3, AREMA Chapter 4, Part 3 - Reports, will be accepted. 10. No. 1 relay rail shall be nominal 39, 78 or 80 foot lengths with maximum of 10 percent short rails with minimum length of 27 feet. No rail shall be shorter than thirty-three (33) feet long on curves. 11. No internal welds will be allowed within the rail section. 11.2 Execution: A. Handling and Installation: Rail shall be handled by methods that will not result in damage to the rail. Rail shall not be dropped on uneven surfaces nor left unevenly supported. B. Cutting and Drilling of Rail: 1. The Contractor shall use only the following tools for cutting rail: a. Rail Saw b. Abrasive Cutting Wheel c. Other methods for cutting rail shall not be acceptable. Cuts shall be square and clean. When given the option of cutting existing rail, or cutting the rail being installed, the existing rail shall be cut. 2. When new holes are necessary, they shall be drilled and not punched, slotted, or burned with a torch. A proper template shall be used. Each hole location shall be center-marked and center-punched. Holes shall be of the size and location shown on the Contract Drawings. Drilled bolt holes shall be peened or ground to remove sharp edges. Tolerance for the diameter of drilled bolt holes is -0 + 1/16. C. Defective Rail: Installed rail that has been found to be defective during construction

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shall be removed and replaced with 20-foot minimum length of defect-free rail. The Contractor, at no additional cost to the WPRR, shall weld the defect-free rail into the rail.

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OTHER TRACK MATERIALS Rail Spikes: The Contractor shall furnish new rail spikes conforming to the requirements of the AREMA Manual, Chapter 5, Part 2, Section 2.1, "Specifications for Soft Steel Track Spikes" or Section 2.2, "Specifications for High Carbon Steel Track Spikes". Spikes shall be 6 inch by 5/8 inch and conform to the dimensions specified in the AREMA Manual, Chapter 5, Part 2, Section 2.3,"Design of Cut Track Spike". Rail spikes shall be delivered to the Job Site in Railroad-approved containers (kegs). Track Bolts, Nuts, and Spring Washers: A. The Contractor shall furnish, if required, track bolts, nuts, and spring washers conforming to the following requirements: B. Track Bolts and Nuts: Track bolts and nuts shall be new and shall conform to the dimensions specified in the AREMA Manual, Chapter 4, Part 1, Section 1.3, "Rail Drilling, Bar Punching, and Track Bolts", and Section 1.4, "Design for Track Bolts and Nuts@. Track bolts and nuts shall conform to the requirements of the AREMA Manual, Chapter 4, Part 2, Section 2.9, "Specifications for Heat Treated Carbon Steel Track Bolts and Carbon Steel Nuts. C. Spring Washers: Spring Washers shall be new and shall conform to the requirements of the AREMA Manual, Chapter 4, Part 2, Section 2.10, and Section M12, "Spring Washers" of the AREMA Portfolio, Plan No. 100, "Specifications for Special Trackwork". D. The various rail, joint bars, and rail drillings require various lengths and diameters of bolt assemblies. The Contractor shall determine the number of bolt assemblies of each size required. In general, all bolt diameters shall be the largest possible for a given rail drilling and joint bar punching. Bolts shall be the proper length for the joint bar to allow at least one full bolt thread to extend past the outside of the nut. Spring washers and nuts shall be of a size sufficient to insure that the spring washer develops it=s full reactive force and does not jam into the joint bar hole.

12.2

12.3

Screw Spikes: Threaded fasteners shall be of the sizes and lengths as indicated in the contract drawings and the plate manufacturers list of materials. Screw spikes shall have a minimum ultimate tensile strength of 60,000 psi. Tie Plates:

12.4

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A. Tie Plates used in cut spike track construction. The Contractor shall furnish new double-shouldered, canted tie plates for use with either 112 or 115 RE. New tie plates shall conform to the requirements of the AREMA Manual, Chapter 5, Part 1, Section 1.1, ASpecifications for Steel Tie Plates. B. Tie plates shall be sized to match the rail section being used. Minimum allowable tie plate size for 112 / 115 RE shall be 7:@x 12@, AREMA Plan No.6. Tie plate punching shall provide six or eight spike holes. C. Pandrol Plates shall be sized for 136RE Rail as shown in the drawings and shall be the standard Rolled e clip plate TPL-P2. The Pandrol plates shall be utilized in the complete Reconstruct Track Zone. The Pandrol TPL-P2 Plate shall be preassembled with two clips and is installed with 4 screw spikes. Install per manufacturers specifications and instructions. 12.5 Rail Anchors: The Contractor shall furnish all rail anchors required for this Project. Rail anchors shall be new Channeloc-type rail anchors manufactured by Chemtron True Temper or approved equal. Rail anchors shall be sized to conform to the rail section used. Rail anchors shall conform to the AREMA Manual, Chapter 5, Part 7, Section 7.1, ASpecifications for Rail Anchors@. Joint Bars: Joint bars shall be furnished by the Contractor, if required. Joint bars shall be new, toeless, and of the size, shape, and punch necessary to fit the rail sizes and sections being joined. Joint bars shall conform to the requirements of the AREMA Manual, Chapter 4, Part 2, Section 2.8, "Specifications for Quenched Carbon-Steel Joint Bars, Microalloyed Joint Bars, and Forged Compromise Joint Bars@. Only factory designed and produced (forged no cast allowed) joint bars shall be used to join rails. Compromise Joint Bars: Compromise joint bars shall be furnished by the Contractor. Compromise joint bars shall be new and of the size, shape, and punch necessary to fit the rail sizes and sections being joined. Compromise joint bars shall conform to the requirements of the AREMA Manual, Chapter 4, Part 2, and Section 2.8, "Specifications for Quenched Carbon-Steel Joint Bars, Microalloyed Joint Bars, and Forged Compromise Joint Bars". Only factory designed and produced (forged - no cast allowed) compromise joint bars shall be used to join rails of different sizes and/or sections. Insulated Rail Joints: Insulated rail joints shall be furnished by the Contractor. Insulated joints for use in jointed rail shall be six-bolt Allegheny Rail Products, Inc. Tough coat Joint with 3M end posts, or approved equal. Epoxy bonded insulated joints for use in welded rail shall be six-bolt Allegheny Rail Products, Inc. Rib Reinforced Bars with A490 bolts and 3M end posts, or approved equal. Insulated rail joints shall conform to the requirements of AREMA Manual, Chapter 4, Part 2, and Section 2.11 ASpecifications for Bonded Insulated Rail Joints@ and Section 2.12 ASpecifications for Non-Bonded Encapsulated Insulated Rail Joints@. Contractor shall field verify rail section, rail punch pattern, and rail weight for each insulated joint prior to ordering material. When rail is cut

12.6

12.7

12.8

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for an insulated joint, the rail ends will be heat-treated. Insulated joints will be installed in the presence of a qualified signal employee.

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BALLAST Products A. Ballast: The Contractor shall supply crushed stone or gravel conforming to the AREMA Manual, Chapter 1, Part 2, for quality, soundness and gradation. Ballast shall meet the graduation requirements for AREMA Size No. 4A material. Walkway ballast shall meet the graduation requirements for AREMA Size No. 57 material. Ballast, Subballast and switch walkway material shall meet the property requirements shown in AREMA Manual, Chapter 1, Part 2, TABLE 2-1: Recommended Limiting Values of Testing for Ballast Material. Slag material from any source will not be acceptable. B. Subballast: Subballast shall consist of uniformly graded crushed rock conforming to the following: SIEVE SIZE 2 % Passing 100 (optimum) % Passing 100 (Permissible) 1 95 90-100 3/8 67 50-84 No. 10 38 26-50 No. 40 21 12-30 No. 200 7 4-8

13.2

Execution: A. When the subballast is constructed in more than one layer, the previously constructed layer shall be cleaned of loose and foreign matter by sweeping with power sweepers or power brooms; except that hand brooms may be used in areas where power cleaning is not practicable. Adequate drainage shall be provided during the entire period of construction to prevent water from collecting or standing on the working area. Line and grade stakes shall be provided as necessary for control. Grade stakes shall be in lines parallel to the centerline of the area under construction and suitably spaced for string lining. B. Before construction of the subballast layer, the previously constructed underlying course shall be cleaned of foreign substances. Surface of underlying course shall meet the specified compaction and surface tolerances. Subgrade shall conform to PART 7 EARTHWORK. Ruts or soft, yielding spots that may appear in the underlying course, areas having inadequate compaction, and deviations of the surface from requirements specified shall be corrected. For cohesionless underlying materials containing sands, sand gravels, or any other cohesionless material in harmful quantities, the surface shall be mechanically stabilized with aggregate prior to placement of the subballast. Stabilization may be accomplished

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by mixing base course material into the underlying course and compacting by approved methods. Properly compacted material will be considered as part of the underlying course and shall meet all requirements for the underlying course. Finished underlying course shall not be disturbed by traffic or other operations and shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition until base course is placed. C. Grade Control: Underlying material shall be excavated to sufficient depth for the required the subballast thickness so that the finished subballast layer with the subsequent surface layer will meet the fixed grade. Finished and completed area shall conform to the lines, grades, cross section, and dimensions indicated. Ballast shall be placed to the lines and grades indicated on the Contract Drawings. Ballast shall not be placed on soft, muddy, or frozen subgrade (roadbed) areas. Where the prepared subgrade is soft, muddy, rutted, exhibits severe depressions, or is otherwise damaged, the ballast shall not be placed until the damaged subgrade has been repaired and the Railroad has approved the subgrade area.

D. E.

13.3

Ballast Distribution: A. Ballast shall not be distributed until the Representative has approved the area where it is to be installed. B. Ballast distribution shall be to the depth indicated on the Contract Drawings. Ballast may be dispensed from either trucks or railroad cars. C. Care shall be taken when distributing ballast from trucks and off track equipment to prevent forming of ruts that would impair proper drainage of the subgrade surface. Any ruts formed that would impair drainage shall be leveled and graded to drain. D. Ballast shall be unloaded as close as possible to the point of use so that unnecessary handling is prevented. Excess ballast shall be picked up and redistributed or removed at the Contractor's expense. If additional ballast is required for dressing, the Contractor at no increase in the Contract price shall add it. Ballast that is mixed with soil or fouled during distribution shall be removed, disposed of, and replaced at the Contractor's expense. E. For new construction Contractor shall install 6 inches of ballast prior to constructing track. The remaining ballast that is to be placed below the tie, the shoulder ballast in the tie cribs shall be placed after the rail and tie installation. For surfacing existing track the ballast shall be placed after rail and tie replacements.

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RAIL WELDING Products

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A. Rail Welding Kits: 1. Termite type rail welds shall be made utilizing the following brand of rail welding kits or an approved equal. Orgo-Thermit, as distributed by Orgo-Thermit, Inc., Lakehurst, New Jersey.

2.

14.2

Execution: A. Quality Control: 1. Welding shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of the AREMA Manual, Chapter 4, Part 2, Section 2.5, "Thermite Welding - Rail Joints" and Section 2.2,"Specifications for Fabrication of Continuous Welded Rail" except as modified by these Specifications. Welding Supervision: Welding shall be performed under the direct supervision of an experienced welding supervisor or foreman. Weather Considerations: Welding shall not be performed in rain, snow, or other inclement weather without adequate protection from the elements. Weld Inspection: All welds shall be visually inspected at the time of welding.

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B. End Preparation: The rails to be welded shall be cleaned of grease, oil, dirt, loose scale, and moisture to a minimum of 6 inches back from the rail ends, including the railhead surface. Cleaning shall be accomplished by use of a wire brush, to completely remove dirt and loose oxide and by use of oxygen-acetylene torch to remove grease, oil and moisture. The rail ends shall be aligned. A power grinder with an abrasive wheel shall be used to remove scale rust, burrs, lipped metal and mill brands which would interfere with the fit of the mold for 2 inches on each side of the ends. Rail ends shall show no steel defects, dents, or porosity before welding. Rail, which must be cut for any reason, shall be cut square and clean by means of approved rail saws or abrasive cutting wheels in accordance with the AREMA Manual, Chapter 5, Part 10, Section 10.3, "Recommended Practice For Use of Abrasive Wheels". C. Rail: Rail to be welded shall meet the requirements of the AREMA Manual, Chapter 4, Part 2, Section 2.2, "Specifications for Fabrication of Continuous Welded Rail". Second hand rail to be welded shall meet the requirements of the AREMA Manual, Chapter Section 2.4, AInspection and Classification of Secondhand Rail for Welding@, for Class I Rail.

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D. Gap: The minimum and maximum spacing between rail ends shall be as specified by the rail welding kit manufacturer and the approved procedure specification. E. Alignment: 1. The ends of the rails to be welded shall be properly gapped and aligned to produce a weld, which shall conform to the alignment tolerances below. The rail gap and alignment shall be held without change during the complete welding cycle. 2. Alignment of rail shall be done on the head of the rail. a. Vertical alignment shall provide for a flat running surface. Any difference of height of the rails shall be in the base. b. Horizontal alignment shall be done in such a manner that any difference in the width of heads of rails shall occur on the field side. 3. Horizontal offsets shall not exceed 0.040-inch in the head and/or 0.125 inch in the base. 4. Surface Misalignment Tolerance a. Combined vertical offset and crown camber shall not exceed 0.040inch per foot at 600 degrees F or less. b. Combined vertical offset and dip camber shall not exceed 0.010-inch per foot at 600 degrees F or less. 5. Gage Misalignment Tolerance: Combined horizontal offset and horizontal kink camber shall not exceed 0.040-inch per foot at 600 degrees F or less. F. Bolt Holes: Bolt holes shall not be made in nor permitted to remain in the ends of rails to be welded. Rail ends containing such holes shall be cropped to completely eliminate the hole(s) prior to welding. 6-hole joint bars shall be used to facilitate train movements by drilling the two outside holes such that no hole is within 9 inches of the weld. These holes may remain after the weld is made provided the holes are not within 9 inches of the weld. G. Thermite Weld Preheating: The rail ends shall be preheated prior to welding to a sufficient temperature and for sufficient time as indicated in the approved welding procedure specification to insure full fusion of the weld metal to the rail ends without cracking of the rail or weld. H. Thermite Weld Cooling: The molds shall be left in place after tapping for a sufficient time to permit complete solidification of the molten metal, to allow proper slow cooling in order to prevent cracking, and to provide a complete weld with proper hardness and ductility.

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I. Weld Finishing and Tolerances: Welded joints in the finished track shall be brought to a true surface and alignment by means of a proper grinding or planing machine (shear). Finish grinding shall be performed with an approved grinder operated by a skilled workman. Care shall be taken to grind evenly and leave the joints in a smooth and satisfactory condition. Finishing shall eliminate all cracks. The completed weld shall be finished by mechanically controlled grinding in conformance with the following requirements: a. Tolerance: A finishing deviation of not more than plus or minus 0.010-inch of the parent section of the rail head surface will be allowed. The gage side of the rail head shall be finished to plus or minus 0.010-inch of the parent section. b. Welds produced by welding kits shall also be ground in the fishing area to remove fins, burrs, cracks, pits, slag, pores, or any other material that collects extraneous moisture in the weld area. J. Weld Quality: Each completed weld shall have full penetration and complete fusion and be entirely free of cracks or fissures. K. Weld Numbering: The Contractor shall semi-permanently mark a sequential weld number on the rail immediately adjacent to the weld using a quality paint marker at the time the weld is made. Welds shall be numbered sequentially in the order in which they are made. The Railroad will provide the Contractor with the initial weld number. Defective welds which are replaced shall be assigned a new sequential number by adding a letter to the defective weld number (i.e. defective weld 109 would be replaced by 109A). L. Weld Testing: 1. One hundred percent of the welds shall be visually inspected immediately after being made. Ultrasonic testing, utilizing dual transducers, and in accordance with ASTM E 164, will be performed by the Contractor after the rail has been installed in track. The weld quality, finishing, and alignment requirements listed above shall apply as standard of acceptance. 2. The Contractor shall have all welds tested by ultrasonic test methods by a qualified independent testing agency at the Contractor's expense. The testing will determine whether or not each weld meets the quality criteria. M. Replacement of Defective Welds: Welds made outside of the track which the Railroad determines to be unacceptable prior to rail installation shall be cut out, rails pulled together to the indicated rail gap and rewelded. Welds made in the track which the Railroad determines to be unacceptable shall be cut out of the rail and replaced by

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a section of new rail and two new welds. The minimum length of the new rail used shall be 13 feet. Saw cuts shall be made at least 6 inches from the centerline of the faulty weld. Replacement welds and replacement rails shall be at the sole expense of the Contractor. Replacement welds shall be renumbered as indicated. Replacement welds made in track shall be ultrasonically tested as indicated.

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TRACK CONSTRUCTION

Description: Track construction consists of the construction of new-ballasted track; surface, line, and dressing of existing track; turnout construction; tie replacement; and insulated joint replacement as shown on the Contract Drawings and as specified herein. Execution: A. Track construction shall conform to the requirements of the AREMA Manual, Chapter 5, Part 4, Section 41, ASpecifications for Track Construction@, except as modified herein. B. Sequence of the Work: 1. The Contractor shall coordinate all Work with the Railroad and the other Contractors working in or adjacent to the Project area. 2. The Contractor is not obligated to perform work in any particular sequence but should be prepared to explain reasons for work sequencing in any given portion of the Contract. C. Existing Facilities: The Contractor shall conduct trackwork operations to avoid damage to existing ditches, drainage structures, fences, utilities, buildings and other structures (except where designated for removal in the Contract Drawings). The Contractor at the Contractor=s expense shall repair all damages to existing facilities. D. Track Alignment and Geometry: The track shall be constructed to the alignment and profile indicated on the Contract Drawings, or as adjusted by the Representative, within the tolerances specified. E. Profile Rail: 1. The Contractor shall designate right or left rail, while facing in the direction of increasing stationing, to control the grade of all tangent tracks on a contractwide basis. Low rail on all curves shall be used as grade control. 2. Line Rail: The Contractor shall designate right or left rail, while facing in the direction of increasing stationing, to control the alignment of all tangent tracks on a contract-wide basis. High rail on curves shall be line rail.

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3.

Track Gauge a. Track gauge shall be set at the time of spiking utilizing a steel pipe track gauge. b. For new track construction or out-of-face rail replacement, the gauge shall be set at standard gauge, which is 56-1/2 inches, with an allowable tolerance of plus or minus 1/8 inch. The track gauge within this tolerance shall be uniform for a given length of track.

4. Surface and Alignment Tolerances TRACK SURFACE AND ALIGNMENT TOLERANCES a. Deviation from uniform PROFILE on either rail at the midordinate of a 62-foot chord may not exceed: 1/4" b. Deviation from zero CROSS LEVEL at any point on tangent or designated elevation on curves may not exceed: 1/8 c. The difference in cross level at any two points less than 62 feet apart on tangents or curves (WARP) may not exceed: 1/4" d. Deviation from uniform ALIGNMENT between any two points less than 62 feet apart on tangent and curved track may not exceed: 1/4" F. Tools and Equipment: Tools used in track construction shall conform to the requirements of the AREMA Manual, Chapter 5, Part 6, Specifications and Plans for Track Tools, or approved equal. All tools shall be calibrated as appropriate for use. G. Crosstie Distribution: 1. Except as modified herein, timber crossties shall be handled, transported and stored in accordance with the current AREMA standards. 2. Only approved lifting devices which will not damage the tie shall be used. 3. Crossties and switch ties shall be transported in a horizontal position and braced to prevent any movement that could cause damage. 4. New ties shall be placed on the finished subgrade with the heartwood face down and square to the line of the rails. The right hand end of the ties shall be installed at a uniform distance of 15 1/2 inches for 8-foot long ties and 182 inches from the field side edge of the base of the rail for 82 foot long ties.

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5. Average tie spacing shall be as indicated on the Contract Drawings. A tolerance of 1 inch shall apply to any individual tie spacing. 6. Crosstie position at joints shall result in a "suspended joint" arrangement unless otherwise directed by the Representative. 7. All ties shall be lifted and supported during storage, transportation, and placing in such a manner as to prevent damage. Ties damaged as a result of improper handling by the Contractor will be rejected by the Representative and removed and replaced by the Contractor with undamaged ties. The cost of the replacement tie and the cost of removing the damaged tie and transporting and installing the undamaged tie shall be borne by the Contractor. H. Rail Fastening: 1. Tie plates shall be positioned on the tie such that the shoulder has full bearing against the base of the rail. The plate should be centered on the tie width except that the plate shall be positioned up to 2-inch off-center if necessary to avoid spiking into an existing tie split. 2. A steel pipe track gauge shall be used during spiking and held in place until the proper gauge is verified after spiking. The use of measuring tape, in place of a steel pipe track gauge, shall not be acceptable. 3. Spikes shall be started and driven vertically and square with the rail and shall have full bearing against the side of the rail base. Spikes shall not be overdriven; a gap of about 1/8 inch shall remain between the underside of the spike head and the top of the rail base. Spikes shall not be bent over or hit from the side to correct a crooked spike. 4. Spikes shall not be driven through the spike notches of toed or skirted type joint bars nor against the base or rail within 6 inches of a joint bar. Tie plates beneath rail joints shall be selected and applied so as to permit spiking through the tie plate on both sides of the rail at the outer edges of the joint bar toe. Spikes through the notches in the joint bars shall not be removed and respiked unless designated by the Representative. 5. Spiking Pattern: a. Reference the Typical Spiking Patterns Detail in the Contract Track Drawings. b. Spiking Existing Ties: Existing spike holes shall be plugged with SpikeFast, dual component, non-foam polyurethane as approved by the Representative.

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I. CWR Rail: 1. Removal of Existing Rail: The Contractor shall remove the existing rail and set it beside the roadbed, unbolted, taking care not to damage the rail or OTM. All OTM shall be placed beside the roadbed in an organized fashion, with the various components (tie plates, joint bar assemblies and spikes) segregated. The existing rail shall be set by the railbed on either side of the track in piles consisting of no less than 3 rails each. At completion of the project, the Contractor shall stack the rail and OTM at a location along the track as determined by the Railroad. 2. Distribution of Rail: Distribution of the 136 CWR along the railbed will be done by the Contractor. 3. Crosstie Treatment: Immediately after removal of the existing rail and tie plates, all spike holes in the existing ties shall be plugged. No mechanical adzing will be permitted. The existing ties shall then be adzed where required to remove plate cut or otherwise provide a flat bearing surface for the new tie plate. Bituminous asphalt or copper naphthenate shall be applied to all adzed surfaces. All ties will be plated and spiked. 4. Rail Laying: All rail shall be laid in accordance with the guidelines in the WPRR Continuous Welded Rail Instructions. 5. Tie-ins to Existing Mainline Track of Heavy Rail Section: Tie-ins to existing track of heavy rail section and new and existing turnouts shall be done with compromise joint bars or approved joint welds. 6. Temporary Daily Tie-ins a. The Contractor shall make the track ready for service every working day prior to leaving the site. The temporary daily tie-ins to existing rail shall be made with compromise joints of the appropriate size. b. The Contractor shall transition the top of the newly laid rail into the existing top of rail with a maximum vertical runoff of in 31 feet. Metal shims shall be used to accomplish this runoff. The Contractor shall have adequate supply of metal shims on-site to fully support the smaller rail section within the runoff area to avoid delaying completion of the temporary daily tie-ins as specified herein. 7. Care shall be used to insure that the amount of rail put in track is exactly equal to the amount of rail removed. 8. Prior to cutting continuous welded rail, anchors shall be adjusted so that they are bearing tight against the ties.

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9. In cold weather, anchors shall be installed as necessary to prevent the rail from gapping when cut. 10. Cut the existing rail to a length such that both ends will fall in the center of a tie crib when installed in track. 11. Mark the exact length of the new rail onto the existing rail in track, then cut out two inches more of the existing rail than was originally marked. 12. Install a length of rail such that a one-inch gap exists between one end of the new rail and the existing rail. 13. After Thermite welding one end of the new rail, use a rail expander to achieve a one-inch gap at the opposite end of the new rail, and install the final Thermite weld. 14. The above procedures shall be followed such that there shall be no net addition or subtraction of rail from the track. J. Cutting and Drilling of Rail: 1. The Contractor shall use only the following tools for cutting rail: Rail saw, or Abrasive cutting wheels. Other methods for cutting rail shall not be acceptable. Cuts shall be square and clean. When given the option of cutting existing rail, or the rail being installed, the existing rail shall be cut. 2. When new holes are necessary, they shall be drilled and not punched, slotted, or burned with a torch. Holes shall be of the size and location as shown on the Contract Drawings. Drilled bolt holes shall be reamed to remove sharp edges. K. Rail Joints: 1. The fishing area shall be cleaned of all mill scale, rust, and dirt by wire brushing, compressed air, solvents, or a combination of these or other methods. Swab the fishing area, before assembly, with joint bar compound at the rate of one pound per joint. Joint bar compound to be Texaco 904 or equal. 2. Metal rail expansion shims shall be used when laying rail. Shim design shall be subject to the approval of the Representative. Wood sticks, screw drivers or similar devices to casually space rails shall not be acceptable and all track so constructed shall be unbolted and reshimmed using the acceptable methods herein outlined. The Contractor shall have a large enough supply of each shim available to permit rail laying to progress without delay. 3. The proper expansion allowance shall be determined by the use of the

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following table:

Rail Temperature Degrees F

Shim Thickness in Inches / 39-Ft Rail

Shim Thickness in Inches / 78-Ft Rail

Below 25 25 to 50 51 to 75 76 to 100 Over 100

1/4" 3/8" every other joint. 1/8" 1/8" every other joint. None

1/2" 3/8" 1/4" 1/8" 1/8" every other joint.

For shorter or longer lengths of rail, proportionate shim thicknesses shall be used. The temperature of the rails shall be determined by the use of an AREMA standard rail thermometer, placed on the base of the rails close to the web on the side shaded from the sun. Sufficient time shall be allowed to accurately record the temperature (a minimum of 30 minutes). Care shall be taken to assure that shims are not squeezed or damaged during installation of shims or rails. Shims shall be removed to within 6 rails of the laying and shall not be removed until all bolts are installed and tightened. 4. Bolt Assembly Installation and Tightening: Joint bars shall be installed with their full number of bolt assemblies unless otherwise noted. Bars shall be properly seated on the rail and the bolts tightened beginning at the center of the joint and working toward the ends of the bars, alternating between rails. Bolts used shall be of the proper diameter and length for the rail and joint bars at the joint. The use of extra washers to shim out track bolt nuts is prohibited. Bolts shall be tightened to a level, which will produce a bolt tension of 20,000 to 30,000 pounds. Bolts shall be tightened in sequence, beginning at the joint center and working outward. The nut is sufficiently tight when the spring washer (nutlock) is fully compressed closed flat against the joint bar. 5. Installation of Rail Plugs in Continuous Welded Rail: 1. These instructions are derived from BN M/W Circular MW-3, January 1, 1994.

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When replacing existing rail, care shall be used to insure that the amount of rail put in track is exactly equal to the amount of rail removed. Prior to cutting continuous welded rail, anchors shall be adjusted so that they are bearing tight against the ties. In cold weather, anchors shall be installed as necessary to prevent the rail from gapping when cut. Cut the existing rail to a length such that both ends of the rail plug will fall in the center of a tie crib when installed in track. Mark the exact length of the rail plug onto the existing rail in track, then cut out two inches more of the existing rail than was originally marked. Install a length of rail plug such that a one-inch gap exists between one end of the rail plug and the existing rail. After Thermite welding one end of the rail plug, use a rail expander to achieve a one-inch gap at the opposite end of the rail plug, and install the final Thermite weld. Make all welds in accordance with PART 13, RAIL WELDING. The above procedures shall be followed such that there shall be no net addition or subtraction of rail from the track.

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L. Surfacing and Aligning: 1. Ballast shall be uniformly distributed throughout the track as required. 2. Track shall be surfaced and aligned as soon as possible after installing rail. 3. Lifting, Lining and Tamping of track shall be performed with an automatic, vibratory, squeeze-type power tamper with 16 tamping tools, capable of raising both rails, maintaining cross-level and aligning track (all simultaneously). a. The equipment to be used for surfacing operations will be subject to approval by the Railroad. Every tie in the track shall receive two or more full insertions of the tamping heads and shall be tamped from a point 15 inches inside each rail on both sides of the ties to the end of the ties. Tamping shall not be permitted in the center of the tie between the above stated limits. Where raising the track has resulted in a void under the center of the tie, the center space shall be filled

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lightly. Both ends of a tie, inside and outside of the rail, shall be tamped simultaneously. b. Existing track to be raised or tamped shall include the following: i. ii. iii. iv. v. Tighten all bolts. Replace all missing bolts. Replace all cracked bolts, bars, nuts, lock washers, etc. Adjust gage to standard as specified above. Remove and replace all high spikes and any spikes under the rail. vi. Replace missing spikes. 4. All ties that are pulled loose during surfacing operations shall be lifted and plugged, or replaced, spiked, and retamped to provide full bearing against the rail. 5. The track shall be surfaced and aligned to the specified tolerances. 6. Track surfacing shall be accomplished by methods, which will prevent undue bending of rail, straining of joints, and damaging rail fastenings. Both rails shall be raised at one time and as nearly uniform as possible. Each track lift shall be limited to an amount that will not endanger the horizontal, vertical, and longitudinal stability of track. The maximum lift shall not exceed 4 inches. The track shall be raised so that a final lift of not less than 1 inch or more than 2-1/2 inches is necessary to bring the track to proper final grade. 7. The runoff at the end of a raise shall not exceed 2 inch in 31 feet of track unless otherwise approved by the Representative. 8. All ties shall be tamped to provide solid bearing against the base of the rail after the track is raised to grade at final surfacing. All down ties shall be brought up to the base of rail and machine tamped. The resultant track surface and alignment shall be both uniform and smooth. 9. Tamping of track in snow or frozen ballast conditions will not be permitted. 10. Upon completion of surfacing and lining operations, the track shall have been fully ballasted, tamped, surfaced, lined and dressed to adequately support and restrain the track under load. M. Rail Anchoring: 1. Rail shall not be anchored until after the completion of all track surfacing work, unless working with CWR where the CWR Rules and Instructions for CWR.

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2. Rail anchors shall be applied by methods approved by the anchor manufacturer. 3. Rail of newly constructed track and all track within the track re-profile section shall be box anchored at locations in accordance with the contract drawings. 4. Box anchor rail for 200 feet either side of grade crossing panels in accordance with the contract drawings.

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GRADE CROSSINGS Description: grade crossing work consists of the demolition and removal of the existing grade crossing and track; grading and preparing crossing support surface; furnishing and installing the concrete grade crossing system; and furnishing and installing asphalt concrete pavement, drain pipe, and geotextile fabric, as shown on the contract drawings, and as specified herein. Concrete Grade Crossing System: New OMEGA concrete crossing panels, assemblies, flangeway filler and end deflectors shall be supplied by the contractor. The type of grade crossing system shall be as specified in the contract drawings. Dimensions of the crossing materials shall be appropriate for the rail section of the track through the crossing and, in the case of grade crossing extensions, appropriate to the existing crossing system. Concrete panels to include Fibermesh 150 at a rate of 3 lbs / CY of concrete. Other Track Materials: A. Except where otherwise specified by the grade crossing manufacturer, other track materials used in connection with installation of grade crossings shall be Pandrol elastic fasteners, and screw spikes as specified in PART 8, Other Track Materials. Threaded fasteners for use in grade crossings shall be of the sizes and lengths as indicated in the contract drawings and the crossing manufacturers list of materials. Screw spikes shall have a minimum ultimate tensile strength of 60,000 psi and shall be galvanized for corrosion protection. Geotextile Fabric: Geotextile fabric shall be a non-woven fabric meeting the requirements of the AREMA manual, Chapter 1, Part 10, Section 10.1, "Geotextile (engineering fabric) specifications for railroad track stabilization applications" and meeting the physical property requirements of Section 10.1.2, Table 10-2 for heavy fabric. ADS Track Drain Pipe: Track drain pipe shall be 6 inch diameter ADS N-12 double walled, perforated pipe wrapped with Drainage Fabric, or approved equivalent.

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Drainage Fabric: Nonwoven geotextile, specifically manufactured as a drainage geotextile; made from polyolefins, polyesters, or polyamides; and with the following minimum properties determined according to ASTM D 4759 and referenced standard test methods: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Grab Tensile Strength: 110 lbf; ASTM D 4632. Tear Strength: 40 lbf; ASTM D 4533. Puncture Resistance: 50 lbf; ASTM D 4833. Water Flow Rate: 150 gpm per sq. ft.; ASTM D 4491. Apparent Opening Size: No. 100 (0.3 mm); ASTM D 4751.

16.4

Track bed Preparation: existing ballast and other existing base material shall be excavated to a minimum of 24 inches beyond the ends of the new ties through the crossing and to the last of the ten 10ft ties. Subsurface Drain: Place a layer of drainage fabric around perimeter of drainage trench as shown on drawing then place drainpipe. Backfill trench to 3 inches over pipe crown with AREMA 4A Ballast. Fold drainage fabric and overlap at top at least 6 inches. Place additional Ballast to top of pipe trench to finished grade. Compact top of trench with vibratory plate compactor until backfill is well keyed. Installation of the grade crossing: The contractor shall be familiar with the type of installation to be performed and shall follow the manufacturers recommended installation procedures. Concrete Crossing Panels: A. The concrete crossing panels are to be installed according to the manufacturers instructions. The contractor shall take care not to drop or strike the panels. Any damage to the concrete panels resulting from handling and installation by the contractor shall be repaired, or the materials replaced, to the satisfaction of the engineer, at the contractors expense. The contractor shall ensure that all deleterious materials are removed from the top of the cross ties prior to installation of the concrete panels, and that the panels are seated with good bearing on the ties. The contractor shall attach the panels to the timber ties using lag screws per manufacturers recommendations.

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Rubber Flangeway Panels: A. The rubber flangeway panels shall be installed to fit snugly to the web and (if applicable) head of the rail. Any damage to the flangeway panels resulting from handling and installation by the contractor shall be repaired, or the materials

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replaced, to the satisfaction of the engineer, at the contractors expense. B. No bolted joints shall be permitted within the limits of the crossing. Any welded joints located within the limits of the crossing shall be ground smooth to parent rail section to eliminate interference with the rubber flangeway panels.

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GRADE CROSSING SIGNAL SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION

Description: This work shall consist of constructing the signal system in accordance with the details shown on the Contract Drawings. It shall be the Contractors responsibility to install a complete turnkey system, including final inspection and placement of the system in service. Make modifications as shown on the signal plans for adjoining crossing. 17.1 Products: All material shall be new and shall be guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship, damage caused by normal wear and tear excluded, for a period of one (1) year from date of final acceptance. Electronic crossing predictor shall be purchased with a 2-year warranty. A. Signal Material - The Contractor shall furnish the following materials: 1. Bonds - Contractor shall supply Cadweld (or approved equal) tab style or head free style 6 1/2 in. x 3/16 in. railhead joint bonds and powder. Web Bonds - Contractor shall supply Cadweld (or approved equal) track connectors (part No. SBTBBU4A) or 1 in. sleeves, powder, and 3/16 in. Bondstrand for web welded track connections and joint bonds. Conduit - Contractor shall supply 2 1/2 in. or 3 in. schedule 80 PVC conduit, sweeps and couplers. Cable - Contractor shall supply Okonite #6 (Part No. 112-24-2221) and #10 (Part No. 112-24-2134) or approved equal stranded insulated single conductor cable which meets AAR insulation requirements for underground wire and Tinned, 3/16 in. Bondstrand with heavy insulation (National Electric Part No. 133664P). Wire - Contractor shall supply Okonite "Tower and Case" insulated wire or equivalent. Eyelets - Contractor shall supply 1/4 in. ring eyelets and easytest eyelets for #6, #9, #10, and #14 wire. Signal gates - Contractor shall supply Safetran (or approved equal) gate assemblies consisting of the following: S-40 gate mechanism, with mounting hardware, counter weights, and gate

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arm supports. Aluminum mast of approximately 4.877-m (16-ft.) high x 127-mm (5-in.) diameter with aluminum base assembly. FLX-4000 (or approved equal), 2-way flashing light assembly with 12 in. L.E.D. light units front and back, and aluminum hoods and backgrounds. National Electric Gate Company electronic bell and High Wind Gate support bracket, Part No. WIG 191036. Crossbuck sign with high intensity sheeting and mounting hardware. 9. Gate arm will be National Electric Gate Co. Alumilite extendable roadway arm with lens encapsulated high intensity red and white sheeting with 4 ft. sleeve, as specified in the material list. Signal foundations - Contractor to provide galvanized steel, pyramid foundations with leveling bolts, minimum 1219.2 mm (48 inches) tall and 812.8 mm (32 inches) base. Shunts - Contractor shall supply the appropriate multi-frequency shunts. Cover Plates - Contractor shall supply -inch galvanized steel cover plates and appropriate galvanized lag screws to cover termination shunts. Bootlegs - The Contractor shall supply rubber hose bootlegs. Gravel - Contractor shall provide for the delivery of fill gravel as needed. Sealing compound - Contractor shall provide sealing grout and/or duct seal. Foam Sealant is not to be used.

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Signal House 1. The instrument house shall be as shown in the signal plans. It shall be constructed of aluminum and insulated with ridged panels set into the walls, ceiling and doors. The house is to have two doors. One door to be the main entrance, the other to access the conduits, cables, and back of terminal board. The doors are to be reinforced with aluminum hat sections. The doors are to be located in such a manner so that the utility access door is on the adjacent left side or opposite the entrance door. The doors shall be hinged and gasketed so that they will provide a dustproof and weatherproof seal. Doors shall be provided with handles, hasps, and a three-point locking device securing the doors at the top, bottom, and center. Doors shall be provided with a two-position retaining device to hold doors at 90 degrees and 180 degrees when door is open. Doors shall be equipped with filtered louvers for ventilation. Each door handle will be made in such a manner as to be secured by a railroad signal lock and be strong enough so that there is no movement due to flexing of any components that may allow a locked door to open.

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3.

The instrument house shall have sufficient structural strength without additional bracing to permit lifting by overhead crane for loading, unloading, and placement on foundation piers with all equipment installed and wired. Lifting Iugs or engineering approved equal shall be included to permit lifting by overhead crane. The hinges shall be equipped with a bronze or stainless steel hinge pin and pressure lubricating fittings and shall be lubricated by the manufacturer before the house is shipped. The terminal board shall consist of 3/4 in. exterior CCPTS grade plywood or better. It shall be painted a light color and laid out as shown on circuit plans. Each wire will pass through an individual reamed hole and terminated on an AAR terminal post. Plastic wireway is to be provided on the back of the terminal board for running internal wiring. Wire ties are to be kept to a minimum. Internal wiring shall run in plastic wireways or wireways integral to the house, such as, upper raceways for overhead wires. All wiring and electronic components shall be labeled with printed tags to conform to 49 CFR 234. The floor shall be covered with rubber matting. If the doorway entrance has a raised lip, an exterior grade plywood sub-floor will be screwed to the floor to allow for a flat entrance. A light switch with 110 V 15A duplex outlet shall be mounted by the main access door. Another 110 V 15A duplex outlet shall be mounted on the opposite wall. Two four foot florescent lights shall be mounted to the ceiling. Instrument house foundations shall be constructed of galvanized steel. Foundations shall be minimum of (0.9144m) 3 ft. tall and provide leveling bolts or telescoping legs. The house will be provided with at least one shelf adjacent to the crossing controller and near a 110 V outlet.

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A wall mounted legal size file pocket will be provided above the shelf. Details for house and component layout are to conform to signal plans. Easytest wire eyelets will be used where shown.

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14.

Instrument house wire shall be No. 10 AWG 19 Strand and No. 14 AWG 19 Strand. Insulation and jacket shall conform to AAR Signal Manual Part 10.3.2. Instrument house wire shall be "Tower and Case Blue" manufactured by The Okonite Company (or approved equal). All wires shall be terminated using molded terminal blocks per AAR Signal Manual Part 14.1.5. All stranded wire shall be fitted with an approved type of insulated terminal at all points where the wires are to be terminated on terminal post. The terminal shall be attached to the wire with a tool recommended by the manufacturer of the terminal. The attached terminal will have no bare wire showing, nor will the insulation on the terminal be cracked or broken. The terminal will be tightly attached to the wire so that it cannot be pulled off without damaging the terminal. Each wire termination shall be tagged with a white tube type wire marker. Each wire shall be imprinted with the circuit name and be clearly legible. The instrument house shall be equipped with a thermostatically controlled vent fan. The fan shall be mounted high in the wall or in the ceiling and vented to the outside in such a manner so that rain will not enter. At least one (1) internal "Power Off' light shall be installed such that the light can be viewed from the tracks and the street. A Square D (or approved equal) circuit breaker box shall be installed to conform to the circuit plans.

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Power Service: 1. At the signal house, the Contractor shall furnish a new 220V, 50 amp Square D or approved equal power service complete with stub up pole, meter base, breaker panel, and necessary attachments. A minimum of a single 30 amp breaker will be provided. The Contractor shall provide and connect the power service to the instrument case. Conduit will run from the breaker panel on the service stub up pole to the breaker panel in the signal house.

D.

Wires and Cables in Conduit: 1. Conduits shall have a clean, smooth concentric interior surface. The contractor shall have all signal conduits mandreled, swabbed, and cleaned prior to cable installation.

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2.

The contractor shall establish the maximum allowable length of cable that may be safely pulled into each conduit after obtaining the Wire and Cable Manufacturers recommendations regarding pulling limits for the cables. Consideration shall be given to the following parameters: fill; friction; clearance; configuration; jam ratio of the cables and conduit; weight correction factor; bend radii; training of the cables on entering and exiting the conduits; maximum allowable tension; sidewall load; and weight of the cables. These factors shall be calculated for each pull as required and the Contractor shall not exceed the maximum allowable values of sidewall pressure, pulling strain on conductors or sheath, limits of pulling device and pulling tension. Where feasible, pulling tensions shall be calculated by the Contractor from both directions to determine which will be easier and result in less pulling tension on the cable. The lower tension direction shall be utilized. In general, the Contractor shall not exceed the following guidelines: a. The maximum pulling strain on the cable with a pulling eye attached to the conductors is a function of the conductor area as follows: TM=0.008 x n x CM. TM = Maximum Tension (lbs), n = number of conductors, CM = area of each conductor (circular mils); When a basket-weave grip is used in lieu of a pulling eye, the maximum tension shall not exceed the value calculated for the pulling eye method or 1000 lbs. per grip, whichever is less; The sidewall pressure loads shall not exceed 300 lb/ft or the Wire and Cable Manufacturers recommendation, whichever is less; The jam ratio shall not exceed 2.8; and The coefficient of friction for the cables with lubrication shall be taken to be 0.35.

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Suitable pulling apparatus in good working condition shall be used. The Contractor shall demonstrate the operation of the pulling apparatus for approval. It shall be provided with a smooth variable speed control for pulling. A dynamometer to measure the pulling tensions shall be used by the Contractor at the pulling end of the installation and the measured value shall be recorded for each pull. Proper procedures for feeding cable into the conduit shall be established by the Contractor. Feed-in tubes, sheaves, cable reel jacks, and other appropriate tools necessary to provide proper bending radii and minimal

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friction during installation shall be used. Direction or training of the cables on entering and exiting the conduit shall coincide with other parts of the installation arrangement so that the cable in not damaged or overstressed. 7. The Contractor shall use only the Wire and Cable Manufacturers approved pulling compound or lubricant compatible with the cable. The lubricant shall be used in ample quantity to reduce friction and applied in such a manner that the cable is lubricated throughout the entire length being pulled through the conduit. The lubricant shall be non-hydroscopic and vermin-proof. The installation shall be in accordance with the Contractors approved written procedure and check-off list which shall include the following considerations: a. Spare wires and cables shall be installed at the same time that the active wires and cables are being installed; The cables shall not be pulled through manholes; Cables shall not be pulled into a conduit that already contains conductors; If it becomes necessary to remove a cable from a conduit, all cables in that conduit shall be removed. Cable removed from conduit shall not be reinstalled or used elsewhere; Two-way communication between pulling and feeding ends shall be established before and during the installation; Crossovers and kinks shall be avoided at feed end; Cable shall be protected after installation and prior to terminating or splicing; and After pulling, the tension end of the cable damaged in the pulling process shall be cut off.

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Execution A. Signal construction shall conform to the requirements of the American Association of Railroads, except as modified herein.

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1.

The Contractor shall give the Railroad a minimum of ten (10) working days notice prior to the date work is to begin. The Contractor shall, in the interim before work is begun, meet at the site with the Railroad. Authorized representative(s) shall resolve all questions with regard to the layout of equipment to be installed and installation procedures. The Contractor shall be responsible for correcting any defects or malfunctions in the highway crossing protection installation, resulting from poor or faulty installation, workmanship or deviation from specified standards for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date of final acceptance. The Contractor shall be responsible for any loss or damage to equipment or material prior to date of acceptance. The Contractor shall, where necessary, replace any uninsulated rail joints, uninsulated gauge rods, and/or uninsulated gauge plates within the circuit with insulated components. The Contractor shall replace any unnecessary insulated rail joints with uninsulated rail joint bars and bond as required. If an unnecessary insulated rail joint occurs in a section of continuous welded rail, then the Contractor shall be required to replace the joint with a plug rail and weld the rail ends in accordance with these specifications. The Contractor shall not disturb the ballast line while working in the area. If the ballast line is disturbed, the Contractor shall be responsible for returning the ballast line back to its original state.

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Signal Support: 1. The Contractor shall provide signal support to ensure the proper operation of the crossing warning system during all phases of track work and other civil construction. This is in addition to normal signal work to install the crossing warning system per contract requirements. Signal support shall comply with all FRA 234 rules and GCOR 6.32.2. Proper expertise shall be provided such that any necessary repairs to the crossing warning system can be successfully completed and proper documentation provided. Work schedules will be observed to allow signal personnel to complete all necessary work. All signal support is mandated by federal law to comply with Hours of Service Rules. Signal support shall come prepared to make all necessary repairs and have provision for all necessary tools and material required to perform this support.

C.

Sequence of the Work: 1. The Contractor shall coordinate all Work with the road authority, the Railroad, affected utility companies and any other Contractors working in

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or adjacent to the Project area. 2. The Contractor is not obligated to perform work in any particular sequence but should be prepared to explain reasons for work sequencing in any given portion of the Contract.

D.

Existing Facilities: 1. The Contractor shall conduct signal construction operations to avoid damage to existing ditches, drainage structures, fences, utilities, buildings and other structures (except where designated for removal in the Contract Drawings). All damages to existing facilities shall be repaired by the Contractor at the Contractors expense.

E.

Quality Control and Testing: 1. The Contractor shall make and record such tests as may be necessary to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Railroad, that the apparatus, as installed, is in accordance with requirements of these specifications. All tests shall satisfy the requirements of 49 CFR 234 and the component manufacturer. If, in order to complete the requirements of this contract, it is necessary to effect changes to another signal location, the Contractor shall be responsible to ensure proper operation of that location including testing and observing train moves. Grounds - Each circuit shall be kept free of any ground or combination of grounds which will permit a flow of current equal to or in excess of 75 percent of the release value of any relay or other electromagnetic device in the circuit, except circuits which include any track rail. Protection of insulated wire - Insulated wire shall be protected from mechanical injury. The insulation shall not be punctured for test purposes. Splice in underground wire shall have insulation resistance at least equal to the wire spliced. Tagging of wires - Each wire shall be tagged or otherwise so marked that it can be identified at each terminal. Tags and other marks of identification shall be made of insulating material and so arranged that tags and wires do not interfere with moving parts of apparatus. Insulation resistance tests - Insulation resistance of wires and cables, except wires connected directly to track rails, shall be tested when wires, cables, and insulation are dry. Insulation resistance tests shall be made between all conductors and ground, and between conductors in each

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multiple conductor cable, and between conductors in trunking, when wires or cables are installed. Insulation resistance of wire or cable must be higher than 10 Megohm. 7. Relays - Relays shall be tested before they are put in service. The resulting values will be recorded on form provided by Signal Supervisor. Inspection of relays is to include the following: a. Examine the outside of the relay and determine that there is no rust around the coil cores or back strap and that corrosion is not evident on the terminal posts, plug-in contacts or connectors. Be sure that terminal posts or plug-in contacts are secure in relay and that all nuts on terminal posts are tight. Examine gaskets and glass or plastic cover and determine that there is no breakage, the relay is properly sealed, and that relay is securely fastened to its case. Determine that all parts inside the relay have a clean- appearance and are free from rust and corrosion and that there is no loose or foreign matter on the armature or pole pieces. Inspect all visible screws within the relay and determine that they appear tight and that locks are properly bent where provided on screw heads. Determine that there is at least 3.175 mm (1/8 in.) clearance between movable parts of the relay and its case. For relays that have trunnions, disconnect the coil wire and hold the relay so that neutral contacts extend straight up and determine that the neutral armature rotates freely on its trunnions as the relay is gently rocked. Note also that the neutral contacts make squarely and practically simultaneously, except where special contact adjustment is specified, and that adequate contact opening exists. Rock the relay from side to side to determine there is a small amount of end play. Armature should slide freely on its trunnion within the limits of play and if the trunnions are clean, an audible click will be heard as the armature moves from one side to the other. Determine that ribbons are not frayed, particularly at the points of attachment and that they are well in the clear of other parts. The drop away value for track relays is to be not less than 85% of the specified value and in no case less than 0.042 volts for 1 ohm relays, 0.09 volts for 2 ohm relays, or 0.128 volts for 4 ohm relays.

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The drop away value for line relays is to be not less than 67% of the specified value. The normal pick-up and working values are to be not more than 110% of the specified value. As voltage is varied to determine operating values, contacts are to be observed to see that each movable contact has adequate wipe while engaged with its mating fixed contact. All standard "breakbefore-make" contacts whose movable (heel) contacts are attached to a common armature should be in alignment and during transfer, contact opening should be visible between all heel contact fingers and the fixed contact fingers being opened before any of the heel, contact fingers engage the fixed contact fingers to be closed. Gate arms are to be counterbalanced to conform to manufacture's specifications. Mast lights will be aligned to conform to Appendix B, Drawing 10079, sh. 53. Crossing electronics will be calibrated to manufacturer specifications in accordance with circuit plan parameters and in conjunction with Signal Supervisor.

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Procedures 1. All gate control conductors are to be installed in steel conduit from control house to gate junction base as shown on Appendix B, DWG 10079, Sheet 49. Size and number of conductors to be determined from circuit plans. All cut ends of conduit will be reamed and filed to prevent damage to insulation. The length of the cable runs will provide for 3.048 meters or 10 extra feet at the control house. The conductors will be taped together as they leave the conduit and be placed in a neat and orderly manner up the wall and suspended from the ceiling, back down and put through the appropriate hole in the backboard. All conductors to be connected in the signal house using insulated 1/4 in. ring eyelets, crimped with an appropriate tool.

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All conductors to be connected in the signal junction base using insulated 1/4 in. ring eyelets, crimped with an appropriate tool. All wire terminal posts to be double nutted with washers under and over eyelets, except easytest eyelets which do not need washers. All openings around pipe, conductors, and cable wells are to be sealed with concrete grout and/or duct seal. All conductors to be labeled with permanently typed vinyl tags. Labels to conform to circuit plans. Wiring pattern in signal junction base to conform to typical drawing on circuit plans. Foundation and gate to be installed to conform to manufacture recommendations, as well as, Oregon PUC standards (see "Rules and Regulations of the Oregon PUC" and attached sketch) and Appendix B, DWG 10615, Sheet 133M and DWG 10079, Sheet 48. Foundation bolts will include leveling nuts and conduit will extend above foundation as shown on Appendix B, DWG 10615, Sheet 133M. Gate mechanism and hardware will be installed in such a manner that when completed, the gate can be twisted 90 degrees without disconnecting the flex conduit from the base. All steel hardware and components shall have a coat of rust resistant, oil base, silver paint applied by brush. Signal hoods and backgrounds are to have an additional coat of flat, oil base, black paint applied by brush. Signal house shall be located level with top of ties, setback at least 7.62 m (25 ft.) from edge of street and at least 4.572 m (15 ft.) from center of track. Entry door to face railroad tracks. Fill material will be kept off of signal house. Direct buried Bondstrand will be used for track wires and will conform to Appendix B, DWG 10079, Sheet 49 and DWG 10637, Sheet 3. Track wire runs across the street will utilize an additional pair of #6 conductors twisted together and pulled in the conduit with the gate control conductors. Direct buried Bondstrand will be used from signal junction base to track. No sleeves will be allowed from Signal House to track connection. Track wires will be made up of twisted pairs. Wire will be twisted

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together from signal house to base of bootlegs with at least one twist per foot. 19. Bootlegs and track connections will conform to Appendix B, DWG 10637, Sheet 3. Track wires are to be direct buried at least 457.2mm (18 in.) below grade and will enter the signal house through a 4 in. PVC riser pipe. Conduit shall be buried 457.2 mm (18 in.) or more below and at least 762.0 mm (30 in) below the top of ties, under the track. All rail joints to be double bonded. One bond to be a Cadweld (or approved equal) rail head bond. One bond to be Bondstrand through the angle bar and web welded with Cadweld field made sleeves or welded track connections. All track connections will be made with Cadweld field made sleeves or welded track connections. Backfill gravel will be distributed in such a manner as to provide parking for a maintenance vehicle, as well as fill around the signal structures to conform to Appendix B, DWG 10615, Sheet 162, and DWG 10079, Sheet 48. Grade will be maintained to allow adequate room to walk around all structures. A retaining wall or culvert may be necessary to maintain drainage.

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Demolition: Demolition shall be performed in accordance with PART 5 Demolition and Removal. Tools: The following tools, or approved equals, are required to be used while performing the work of this Section. Approved equals may be substituted with the prior approval of the Engineer. 1. Cadweld Joint Bond Welders: Cat. No. SBTB-T6-A or SBTB-T7-F and SBHF-T6-A or SBHF-T7-E. Cadweld Web Welders: Cat. No. SBTB-T21 -C.

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Cadweld Hammer Die Cat. No. SBD-50. Rail Grinder compatible with Cadweld bonding systems, such as, Cadweld Cat. No. SBG145.

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Crimping tool adequate to crimp insulated eyelets on #6 and smaller wire, such as, HiLine Part No. RC6220. Crimping tool adequate to crimp "J groove" sleeves and non-insulated eyelets on #6 wire, such as a Nicopress 31-DJ crimping tool. Crimping tool adequate to crimp insulated, non-insulated, and flag terminals on # 18 to #10 wire. Wire labeling machine (see item 16.3.D.5 under Quality Control & Testing). Megohmmeter insulation tester (see item 16.3.D.6 under Quality Control & Testing). Relay test box (see item 16.3.D.7 under Quality Control & Testing).

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Tools To Be Left In The Signal House 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Safetran No Oxide Grease, Part No. 32-401X. Safetran Low Temperature Gear Grease, Part No. 32-403X. Safetran RACO Wrench, Part No. 032-619-24X. Safetran Gate Torque Wrench, Part No. 070-981X. Safetran Test Wrench, Part No. 32-619-22X. S&C Distribution Company, Test Shunt, Part No. 506-WFS625 Tripplet 2000 Test Set.

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CONTINUOUS WELDED RAIL


APPENDIX A-2 CONTINUOUS WELDED RAIL INSTRUCTIONS

I. INSTALLATION A. RAIL 1. If tie renewal and track surfacing are to be undertaken in conjunction with the laying of continuous welded rail, the tie and surfacing work must precede the rail laying.

2.A full ballast section is required where continuous welded rail (CWR) is to be installed. Tie cribs must be full to within 1 inch of the top of tie and extend at that elevation at least 6 inches from the end of tie to the edge of slope on tangent track and on the inside of curves, and 12 inches from the end of tie to the edge of slope on the outside of curves. Ballast slope should not be less than 2 to 1. 3. Continuous welded rail must be installed at a temperature to minimize track buckling in the summer due to high compressive forces in the rail and rail pullaparts in the winter when the rail is in tension. The rail, at the time rail anchors are applied, must be in neither compression nor tension and is referred to as being in a stress-free state and at a temperature referred to as the rail neutral temperature. Continuous welded rail should be installed at a temperature not less than 90 degrees or more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Rail temperature will be measured with at least two rail thermometers placed on the web of the rail on the shaded side. Rail thermometers must be checked on a regular basis by placing two thermometers adjacent to each other. If the readings vary by more than 5 degrees, a third thermometer must be used to determine which of the two is accurate. Inaccurate rail thermometers must be replaced.

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When rail heaters, or equivalent, are not available, and it becomes necessary to install and anchor rail at a temperature less than 90 degrees, a report must be made to the Vice President Engineering indicating the location of the installed rail and the installation temperature. This location must be identified for rail temperature adjustment before a target temperature arrives. 6. CWR installation should be avoided, if possible, during periods of very low ambient temperature. However, if rail must be installed without rail heaters or equivalent, a report of the location and the installation temperature must be made to the Vice President Engineering.

B. RAIL FASTENERS 1. Two rail holding spikes will be driven in each tie plate on tangent and curves less than 2 degrees. Three rail holding spikes and one hold-down spike on the
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field side shall be driven in each tie plate on curves of 2 degrees and less than 6 degrees. For curves of 6 degrees or more, three rail holding spikes and two hold-down spikes shall be driven in each tie plate. 2. At locations where continuous welded rail is installed, every other tie will be box anchored. Box anchored means the application of four rail anchors in such a manner that an anchor is bearing against each side of the tie on each rail. Allegheny bonded insulated joints or their equivalent that is welded in place to continuous welded rail is considered continuous welded rail for purposes of these instructions. At locations where continuous welded rail is installed and temporary bolted joints are required to be placed for rail change-out or other maintenance reasons, anchor patterns will be as directed by the Vice President Engineering. When anchors are applied, care must be taken to ensure that anchors have full bearing against the tie and that the anchors are not over driven. When an anchor is applied to the rail, there must be an anchor applied to the opposite rail with bearing on the same side of the tie. At locations where continuous welded rail joins bolted jointed rail, the welded rail must be box anchored on every tie for 200 feet from the end of the bolted rail. The number of anchors applied to the bolted rail will be uniformly decreased over a distance of eight rail lengths from the box anchored pattern at the joining point to the existing anchor pattern of the bolted rail. Turnouts in areas where continuous welded has been laid will be box anchored on every tie on both the main line and turnout side where it is possible to install the anchors. This pattern is to be applied to both welded and bolted turnouts. Continuous welded rail on ballast deck bridges will be anchored with the same pattern as the rail adjacent to the bridge. On open-deck timber bridges, anchors will be applied to all ties fastened to the stringers. On open-deck steel bridges, anchors shall be applied as directed by Vice President Engineering. 6. At the completion of rail installation, with all rail fasteners in place, the date, rail installation temperature and maintenance gang id will be marked with paint on both sides of the rail web at the end of the rail as delivered to the railroad.

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ADJUSTING NEUTRAL TEMPERATURE A. TRACK CONDITIONS REQUIRING ADJUSTMENT

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Where CWR has been installed at a temperature lower than the minimum allowable temperature range, the Vice President Engineering should have been notified as required in Section I.A.5 and I.A.6 and the rail scheduled for temperature adjustment. It is important to complete any temperature adjustments before the onset of the target temperature. Any rail not installed and anchored at a temperature of at least 90 degrees should be scheduled for adjustment.

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The neutral temperature of the rail can only change if the rail moves or if a rail repair is improperly performed. Rail installed in track can move when subjected to temperature changes or train movements. As these forces are applied to track, rail movement occurs through anchors wearing into the ties, ties moving in the ballast, or rail moving through the anchors or clips. Rail movement can also occur in areas where trains routinely apply brakes. These areas include signal locations, descending grades, permanent speed restrictions, approaching yards, or similar locations on the railroad. At some locations, such as road crossings and turnouts, rail is more resistant to longitudinal creep than in open track. Rail with high longitudinal forces is often found at these locations. Curved track has a tendency to move laterally when subjected to temperature changes. In cold weather, rail will contract and pull toward the inside of a curve. This is more pronounced where there is insufficient ballast on the low side of the curve. When this occurs, the curve will have a lower neutral temperature and therefore will develop high compressive forces when the rail temperature increases. 5. Many maintenance activities can affect the neutral temperature of the rail. When rail defects are repaired, care must be exercised to be sure that the length of rail installed is the same as the rail removed. Also, any work that significantly disturbs the ballast, such as surfacing, tie renewal, and undercutting, can allow the track to shift in response to traffic and temperature changes until the ballast section is again stabilized.

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B. PROCEDURES FOR ADJUSTING NEUTRAL TEMPERATURE 1. Rail should not be cut more often than absolutely necessary. But de-stressing long distances per cut reduces the chances that reasonably uniform neutral temperature will be achieved. Rail cannot be easily adjusted on track that is overfilled with ballast, track that is uneven in surface or alignment, or on curved track. Attempting to de-stress rail under these conditions should be avoided. The length of rail to be adjusted should be no less than 390 feet or more than 1170 feet depending on the condition to be remedied. Where a repair rail was installed in cool weather, the amount of rail to be de-stressed is likely to be relatively short, and a distance of 390 feet should be used. Where longer lengths of CWR are to be de-stressed, working in 1170 foot segments would be appropriate. The rail should be cut in the middle of the length of rail to be de-stressed. Prior to cutting the rail, make two marks on the base of the rail with a paint marker approximately 3 feet each side of the location where the cut will be made. Measure and record the distance between the two marks before the rail is cut so the total length adjustment can be measured after the de-stress operation is completed. If the rail temperature is less than the existing neutral temperature, the rail will be in tension and a rail saw may be used to cut the rail. If the rail temperature is higher than the existing neutral temperature, the rail

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will be in compression and will have to be torch cut. If a torch is used in Class III or higher territory, the rail ends must be cut again with a rail saw unless a weld is made within one hour. 4. After the rail is cut, remove the anchors from the rail over the entire length of rail to be de-stressed. If the rail was in compression, the rail ends will have to be offset so the rail is free to expand. The frictional resistance on the base of the rail should be relieved by vibrating the rail or tapping the tie plates. Avoid striking the rail during the process. After the stress in the rail has been relieved, measure the rail temperature with a rail thermometer. Table 1 (below) gives the length of rail adjustment required for various lengths of rail being adjusted and temperature differentials.

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TABLE 1

Temp

390 ft

585 ft

780 ft

975 ft 1170 ft 25 Rail 30 Rail Degrees F Lengths Lengths

Difference 10 Rail Lengths

15 Rail 20 Rail

Lengths Lengths

5 degrees 10 degrees 15 degrees 20 degrees 25 degrees 30 degrees 35 degrees 40 degrees 45 degrees 50 degrees 55 degrees 60 degrees

1/4 Inch 1/4 Inch 1/2 Inch 1/2 Inch 3/4 Inch 1 Inch 1 Inch 1-1/4 In 1-1/2 In 1-1/2 In 1-3/4 In 1-3/4 In

1/4 Inch 1/2 Inch 3/4 Inch 1 Inch 1-1/4 In 1-1/4 In 1-1/2 In 1-3/4 In 2 Inches 2-1/4 In 2-1/2 In 2-3/4 In

1/4 Inch 1/2 Inch 1 Inch 1-1/4 In 1-1/2 In 1-3/4 In 2-1/4 In 2-1/2 In 2-3/4 In 3 Inches 3-1/4 In 3-1/2 In

1/4 Inch 3/4 Inch 1-1/4 In 1-1/2 In 1-3/4 In 2-1/4 In 2-3/4 In 3 Inches 3-1/4 In 3-3/4 In 4-1/4 In 4-1/2 In

1/2 Inch 1 Inch 1-1/4 In 1-3/4 In 2-1/4 In 2-3/4 In 3-1/4 In 3-1/2 In 4 Inches 4-1/2 In 5 Inches 5-1/2 In

For example: If the rail temperature was 70 degrees, then the temperature differential, for a desired neutral temperature of 95 degrees, would be 25 degrees. If the unrestrained rail length was 1170 feet, the amount of rail length adjustment would be found in the table at the intersection of the 25 degrees differential row and the column heading of 1170 ft. In this example, the rail end gap should be 2-1/4 Inches. If the rail was saw cut originally, it must be cut again so that the overall rail end gap is 2-1/4 Inches. If the rail was originally torch cut in Class 2 or higher track, the rail must have a minimum 3/8 inch saw cut off the end of each rail so that the overall rail-end gap is 2-1/4 Inches. If the rail is to be field welded, an additional 1 inch of rail must be removed to accommodate the 1 inch Thermite weld.

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A rail expander can now be used to close the rail end gap for application of joint bars for a bolted joint, or for preparation of the field weld for a welded joint. As the rail expander applies tension to the rail, it is desirable to reduce friction at the rail and tie plate interface by using a rail vibrator or tapping the tie plates.

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When de-stressing long sections of rail, it is advisable to make match marks on the base of the rail and tie plate at equal increments along the section of rail so that rail movement can be monitored to verify uniform expansion. 7. Reapply all rail anchors and other fastenings. Measure the distance between the paint marks made on the base of the rail and record the amount or rail removed on the report of rail neutral temperature adjustment. This report will also include the location of the rail and the date the rail was adjusted. Adjust the neutral temperature in the opposite rail using the same procedures. Do not assume that the opposite rail will require the same amount of adjustment.

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At the completion of rail temperature adjustment, the rail will be marked with paint on both sides of the rail web with the date the work was accomplished, the adjusted neutral temperature, the maintenance gang id and the length of rail adjusted. III. A. 1. MAINTENANCE ALL TRACK MAINTENANCE Following Track Maintenance Table should be referred to and utilized for all track maintenance in CWR territory on this railroad.

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B.

TIE RENEWAL 1. If more than 20% of the crossties or switch ties are replaced in any 39 feet, or more than three consecutive crossties replaced, a 10 mph speed restriction is required if the ambient temperature reaches or exceeds 80F on the day the work is performed. The speed restriction must remain in effect for the passage of at least 4 train movements totaling at least 32 cars. The speed may then be raised to a maximum of 25 mph under the authority of a person designated

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under 213.7(a). The 25 mph speed restriction must remain in effect for the passage of at least an additional 4 train movements totaling at least 32 cars. The speed may then be raised to the maximum permitted for the type of service and class of track. 2. When the ambient temperature remains below 80F on the day the work is performed, a 10 mph speed restriction is required for the passage of the first train. The speed may then be raised to 25 mph under the authority of a person designated under 213.7(a). The 25 mph speed restriction must remain in effect for the passage of at least 4 train movements totaling at least 32 cars. The speed may then be raised to the maximum permitted for the type of service and class of track. If immediately following tie renewal work the ambient temperature is expected to exceed 80F for an extended period, the duration of temporary speed restrictions should be extended as determined by a person designated under 213.7(a). New ties installed shall be spiked and anchors applied in the same pattern as the ties being replaced. All newly installed ties must be tamped. When more than 20% of the ties in any 39 feet are being replaced, a power tamper should be used.

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Ballast shall be restored on the ends and in the cribs of all newly installed ties, and the ballast section returned to standard before slow orders are removed. 7. The Roadmaster, or other designated person under 213.7(a), is responsible for raising or removing the speed restriction after the passage of the required train traffic and after personal inspection of the track. Speed restrictions should not be removed during the heat of the day (i.e., not during the period from sunrise to sunset). OUT-OF-FACE SURFACING 1. Track surfacing disturbs the ballast around the tie and reduces the track lateral resistance. A temporary speed restriction must be placed on all track that is surfaced. The risk is higher during periods of high temperature. When the ambient temperature reaches or exceeds 80F on the day the work is performed, a 10 mph speed restriction must be placed on the track that has been surfaced and must remain in effect for the passage of at least 4 train movements totaling at least 32 cars. The speed may then be raised to 25 mph under the authority of a person designated under 213.7(a}. The 25 mph restriction must remain in effect for the passage of at least an additional 4 train movements totaling at least 32 cars. The speed may then be raised to a

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maximum of 40 mph under the authority of a person designated under 213.7(a). 3. When the ambient temperature remains below 80F on the day the work is performed, a 10 mph restriction is required for the passage of the first train. The speed may then be raised to 25 mph under the authority of a person designated under 213.7{a). The 25 mph speed restriction must remain in effect for the passage of at least 4 train movements totaling at least 32 cars. The speed may then be raised to a maximum of 40 mph under the authority of a person designated under 213.7(a). If immediately following out-of-face surfacing work the ambient temperature is expected to exceed 80F for an extended period, the duration of temporary speed restrictions should be extended as determined by a person designated under 213.7(a). The runoff from the surfaced track to the existing track must be left in good cross level and alignment with a full ballast section. No condition should be left that would contribute to a track buckle. If insufficient ballast exists on the surfaced track, the Roadmaster must be immediately notified and the speed restriction continued in effect until the ballast section has been restored. The Roadmaster, or other designated person under 213.7(a), is responsible for raising or removing the speed restriction after the passage of the required train traffic and after personal inspection of the track. Speed restrictions should not be removed during the heat of the day (i.e., not during the period from sunrise to sunset). When track is to be surfaced at a rail temperature of 50 degrees or lower, the Roadmaster shall set reference stakes on each curve over 3 degrees before track surfacing begins. Stakes will be placed approximately 250 feet apart and must be placed where they would not present a tripping hazard to railroad personnel. The position of the curve will be monitored after surfacing is completed. If the inward movement of the curve is greater than 1 inch, a disturbed track report will be prepared showing the amount of inward movement and the curve must be realigned to its original position before the arrival of warm weather. REPLACING DEFECTIVE RAIL 1. When replacing defective rail, care must be used to ensure that the length of rail put in the track is exactly equal to the length of rail removed. Prior to cutting continuous welded rail, the rail anchors must be adjusted so that they are bearing tight against the ties. If the rail temperature is below 50 degrees,

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additional anchors may have to be added to prevent rail movement when the rail is cut. 2. If a repair rail is to be installed by temporary use of bolted joints, cut out the defective rail the exact length of the repair rail. A rail saw must be used to cut the rail. Install the replacement rail and apply joint bars without drilling the holes nearest the rail ends. If a gap exists at the ends of the replacement rail, a rail expander or rail heater must be used to bring the rail ends together before installation of joint bars. If the repair rail is to be immediately Thermite welded, cut the replacement rail such that the rail ends will be at the center of a tie crib when installed. Cut out the defective rail two inches longer than the length of the replacement rail. Install the replacement rail such that a one inch gap exists at each end of the rail and proceed to weld. During periods of extremely cold weather, it may be impossible to join the ends of the replacement rail unless some rail is added. If rail must be unavoidably added, the exact length of the additional fail must be noted on the disturbed rail report so that rail temperature adjustments can be made before the onset of warm weather. Rails are in tension when the rail temperature is less than the installation temperature. If anchoring is inadequate to properly hold the rail, the rails may pull apart. To repair a pull-apart, adjust the rail to the correct neutral temperature following the procedures in Section II.B., apply joint bars and reapply the rail anchors. It may be necessary to install additional rail anchors. If the weather is extremely cold, and additional rail must be installed, the exact length of the additional rail must be noted on the disturbed rail report so that rail temperature adjustments can be made before the arrival of warm weather.

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INSPECTION A. A special inspection of track constructed with continuous welded rail will be performed on the first warm day of the year when temperatures are expected to exceed 80 degrees. A special inspection of the same track will be performed every day the temperature is expected to exceed 90 degrees. Inspections made because of high temperatures should be conducted between 1:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M. each day that high temperatures are expected. B. When inspecting CWR track, special attention must be give to areas where rail is likely to have moved. These areas can occur at the bottom of sags, where train braking is likely to occur, or adjacent to locations where the track is extremely well anchored, such as turnouts and grade crossings. Close attention must also be given to bridge approaches and high degree curved track, especially where track surfacing was completed during colder weather.

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C. During these inspections, particular attention should be paid to the alignment of the rails. Any waviness or kinky line areas should be inspected on foot to determine if the rail is rolling up out of the plates. Inspectors should be aware of any disturbance of the ballast around the tie cribs or tie ends as an indicator of rail movement. The rail anchors should also be observed to assure that a sufficient number of rail anchors are in place and properly applied tight against the tie to prevent rail movement. D. The inspector should be aware of any track maintenance work that has been recently performed, such as tie replacement, track surfacing, or rail replacement, and make close inspections of those areas to make sure that repairs were properly performed and that the rail is well anchored. IV. TRAINING Each employee responsible for the installation, maintenance, inspection, or adjustment of CWR track, and each supervisor directing the action of those employees (including contractors of this railroad) shall receive adequate training in the behavior of CWR track before being assigned to any task requiring knowledge of CWR installation, maintenance, and inspection. This training shall provide instruction on the fundamentals of continuous welded rail, the importance of installing rail within the prescribed laying temperatures, the procedures to be followed in adjusting the neutral temperature of CWR, the essential precautions in maintaining CWR, and how CWR track should be inspected. During the calendar year following the initial training and each calendar year thereafter, each employee responsible for the installation, maintenance, and inspection (including contractors for this railroad) shall be provided with refresher training to reinforce his/her understanding of the proper handling of CWR track and the proper procedures to be followed in the inspection of CWR track. VI. RECORD KEEPING A. Continuous welded rail shall be marked with white paint at the time the rail is installed or adjusted to indicate the date the work was completed, the maintenance gang id and the installation or adjusted rail temperature. A report of installed continuous welded rail will be maintained at the Vice President Engineering's Office and the Roadmaster's Office indicating the exact location of the rail, the date the work was completed, and the rail temperature at the time of installation. C. The disturbed track reports required in Section III C.9, III.D.4, and III.D.5, will be maintained in the General Manager's Office and the Roadmaster's Office. The reports will indicate the exact location of the rail, the date the report was filed, the amount of inward movement in curves, or the amount of additional rail installed.

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The reports must indicate when corrective action was taken and what track work was accomplished. D. A report of rail temperature adjustment will be maintained at the Vice President Engineering's Office and the Roadmaster's Office to indicate the date that rail temperature adjustment was completed, the exact location of rail, the adjusted rail temperature, and the length of rail adjusted. It is the Roadmaster's responsibility to see that all disturbed track identified in the reports has had the rail neutral temperature adjusted as specified in Section II.B before the onset of warm weather and all reports are amended to indicate the date and nature of work completed.

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SIGNAL MATERIALS LIST


APPENDIX A-3 SIGNAL MATERIALS LIST Contractors are to be responsible for making sure all needed material is included. The optional signal wiring will be included and means that the gate mast material will be delivered already assembled.
Ballston Road Material
Manufacturer Material Part Number Unit Quanity

PTMW 785-232-7792

6X6 Signal House with leveling legs, and square "D" main panel. House to be provided with cooling fan and heater. 91000111 (D-A doors)

EA

N/A Safetran Systems 1-800-328-3337

1/4 Inch Galvaized Plate Shunt Cover Lagged To Tie N/A

EA

4000 GCP UNIT QUOTE 8240-80465-002K0 SURGE PANEL NB SHUNT DC SHUNTING ENHANCEMENT PANEL FUSE LIGHT BOARD ASSY Heavy Duty Arrester Heavy Duty Equalizer Block Terminal Model 614 Fuse Block Straight Insulated Link Buss connector Connector Resistor Resistor Resistor Insulated Nut Terminal Wrench Test Nut Wrench Extractor Tool No Oxide Grease Gear Grease for S Gate Torque Wrench Kit S 40 Gate assembly with support arms and weights. 12" LED 2-way lights, Aluminum hoods, 24" Aluminum Backgrounds, 16' Mast with Base rotated 90 degrees, Crossing Sign. Less Bell, Windquard, and gate arm. Western Cullen Hayes 773-254-9600 Gate foundation with leveling bolts

N/A 80026-1 62775-3497 8000-80049-0001 9000-25528-0001 022615-1X 022700-1X 023390-11X 027614-1X 024620-1X 023839-14 023839-3 029603-2X 029603-5X 029602-1X 023408-23X 032619-3X 032619-22X 032619-25 032401-X 032403-X 070981-X

EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA

1 1 2 1 2 24 2 10 2 60 30 60 1 1 12 60 1 1 1 1 1 1

074000-320065 1181-9

EA EA

2 2

SAFT 480-563-9650

Saft SPL storage battery Saft SPL storage battery

SPL 340 SPL 250 520740 520720

Cell Cell EA EA

10 9 1 1

Railway Equipment Company40ETC-12 Charger Cragg Railcharger 20ETC-12 Charger 612-623-8804 The Okonite Company Case & Tower Wire #14 Case & Tower Wire #10 Underground cable #10 Underground cable #6

112-11-3024 112-11-3038 112-24-2131 112-24-2221

FT FT FT FT

200 300 1000 2000

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Northwest Connector Co. 503-628-1600

Battery lead wire, 4 AWG

WC-4B

FT

70

Herbach and Rademan 1-800-848-8001 National Electric Gate Co. 912-748-5090

Triplett 2000 Test Set

RR-001

EA

Base of Gate Arm Mid Section of Gate Arm Tip of Gate Arm Sleeve for Base Section Bond Strand High Wind Gate Bracket Conversion Bracket LED Gate Lights (Set of Three with Cable) Electronic Crossing Bell AC Surge Protection

NEG-1WC3130H NEG-1WCA502CH NEG-1WCA503CH NEG-4SL NEG 133664P WIG 191036 NEG385102P175 NEG2018-3LEDARRY NEG-1210EBL/S LPC 20104-1

EA EA EA EA FT EA EA EA EA EA

2 2 2 2 250 2 2 2 2 2

Lightning Protection Corp. 802-967-4577 EOFF Electric Supply 503-363-9251

3 in. PVC Schedule 80 Conduit 3 in. PVC Schedule 80, 36 in. Sweep 3 in. PVC Coupler Ground Rod Ground Rod Clamp Duct Seal 1/4 in. Ring Eyelet #6 1/4 in. Ring Eyelet #10 1/4 in. Ring Eyelet #14 506 Series Head of Rail Test Shunt Strobe Light

300P80 300P908036 300PVC Coupling 5/8 X 8 Copper

Panduit PV6-14R Panduit PV10-14R Panduit PV14-14R 506-06H 120-20

FT EA EA EA EA LB EA EA EA EA EA

220 8 8 4 4 10 70 90 120 1 1

S&C Distribution Company 708-396-1755

Potter & Brumfield

120 VAC Power off Relay with Socket 12 DC Relay

KRP11AN120V 27E122 KRP11DN12V

EA EA EA

2 3 1

AC Service Erico 1-800-447-7245 Bonding Material Required

Use local licensed provider N/A

EA

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DeJong Road Material


Manufacturer Material Part Number Unit Quanity

PTMW 785-232-7792

6X6 Signal House with leveling legs, and square "D" main panel. House to be provided with cooling fan and heater. 91000111 (D-A doors)

EA

N/A Safetran Systems 1-800-328-3337

1/4 Inch Galvaized Plate Shunt Cover Lagged To Tie N/A

EA

4000 GCP UNIT QUOTE 8240-80465-002K0 SURGE PANEL NB SHUNT DC SHUNTING ENHANCEMENT PANEL FUSE LIGHT BOARD ASSY Heavy Duty Arrester Heavy Duty Equalizer Block Terminal Model 614 Fuse Block Straight Insulated Link Buss connector Connector Resistor Resistor Resistor Insulated Nut Terminal Wrench Test Nut Wrench Extractor Tool No Oxide Grease Gear Grease for S Gate Torque Wrench Kit S 40 Gate assembly with support arms and weights. 12" LED 2-way lights, Aluminum hoods, 24" Aluminum Backgrounds, 16' Mast with Base rotated 90 degrees, Crossing Sign. Less Bell, Windquard, and gate arm. Western Cullen Hayes 773-254-9600 SAFT 480-563-9650 Gate foundation with leveling bolts

N/A 80026-1 62775-3497 8000-80049-0001 9000-25528-0001 022615-1X 022700-1X 023390-11X 027614-1X 024620-1X 023839-14 023839-3 029603-2X 029603-5X 029602-1X 023408-23X 032619-3X 032619-22X 032619-25 032401-X 032403-X 070981-X

EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA

1 1 2 1 2 24 2 10 2 60 30 60 1 1 12 60 1 1 1 1 1 1

074000-320065 1181-9

EA EA

2 2

Saft SPL storage battery Saft SPL storage battery

SPL 340 SPL 250 520740 520720

Cell Cell EA EA

10 9 1 1

Railway Equipment Company40ETC-12 Charger Cragg Railcharger 20ETC-12 Charger 612-623-8804 The Okonite Company Case & Tower Wire #14 Case & Tower Wire #10 Underground cable #10 Underground cable #6 Battery lead wire, 4 AWG

112-11-3024 112-11-3038 112-24-2131 112-24-2221 WC-4B

FT FT FT FT FT

200 300 1000 1600 70

Northwest Connector Co. 503-628-1600

Herbach and Rademan 1-800-848-8001

Triplett 2000 Test Set

RR-001

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National Electric Gate Co. 912-748-5090

Base of Gate Arm Mid Section of Gate Arm Tip of Gate Arm Sleeve for Base Section Bond Strand High Wind Gate Bracket Conversion Bracket LED Gate Lights (Set of Three with Cable) Electronic Crossing Bell AC Surge Protection

NEG-1WC3130H NEG-1WCA502CH NEG-1WCA503CH NEG-4SL NEG 133664P WIG 191036 NEG385102P175 NEG2018-3LEDARRY NEG-1210EBL/S LPC 20104-1

EA EA EA EA FT EA EA EA EA EA

2 2 2 2 250 2 2 2 2 2

Lightning Protection Corp. 802-967-4577 EOFF Electric Supply 503-363-9251

3 in. PVC Schedule 80 Conduit 3 in. PVC Schedule 80, 36 in. Sweep 3 in. PVC Coupler Ground Rod Ground Rod Clamp Duct Seal 1/4 in. Ring Eyelet #6 1/4 in. Ring Eyelet #10 1/4 in. Ring Eyelet #14 506 Series Head of Rail Test Shunt Strobe Light

300P80 300P908036 300PVC Coupling 5/8 X 8 Copper

Panduit PV6-14R Panduit PV10-14R Panduit PV14-14R 506-06H 120-20

FT EA EA EA EA LB EA EA EA EA EA

220 8 8 4 4 10 70 90 120 1 1

S&C Distribution Company 708-396-1755

Potter & Brumfield

120 VAC Power off Relay with Socket 12 DC Relay

KRP11AN120V 27E122 KRP11DN12V

EA EA EA

2 3 1

AC Service Erico 1-800-447-7245 Dan Hornberger Co. Bonding Material Required

Use local licensed provider N/A

EA

503-357-8931

Dan Hornberger Co. 503-357-8931

Switch Mtl 6 hole, 119LB, CF&I insulated joint, middle hole spacing 5-1/8" AND outer hole spacing 6-1/2" for 1-1/8" BOLT N/A Switch Insulated Plates for 119lb switch and insulated #1 and #2 Rods N/A Main Line Mtl Insulated Joint 6 hole 110LB RE with 1" bolts, 51/2 " apart. End post 3/8" thick. N/A

EA SET

2 1

EA

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SUBMITTALS LIST
APPENDIX A-4 Submittals List

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LIST OF TRACK AND SIGNAL DRAWINGS


APPENDIX A-5 LIST OF TRACK AND SIGNAL DRAWINGS SEDS Construction Engineering Drawings, June 14, 2011:

Drawing 1 Drawing 2 Drawing 3 Drawings 4,5 Drawing 6 Drawings 7,8 Drawing 9 Drawings 10,8 Drawing 12

Cover - Site Location Track. Section, Notes Crossng Section, Notes Plan - Ballston Road Profile - Balaton Road Signals, .x-Sec- Ballston Road Plan - DeJong Road Signals, .x-Sec - DeJong Road Plan - Lincoln street

Xorail Signal Drawings, February 11, 2011: Ballston Road Drawing FCA-740.00 1 of 7 Drawing FCA-740.00 2 of 7 Drawing FCA-740.00 3 of 7 Drawing FCA-740.00 4 of 7 Drawing FCA-740.00 5 of 7 Drawing FCA-740.00 6 of 7 Drawing FCA-740.00 7 of 7 DeJongRoad Drawing FCA-740.30 1 of 7 Drawing FCA-740.30 2 of 7 Drawing FCA-740.30 3 of 7 Drawing FCA-740.30 4 of 7 Drawing FCA-740.30 5 of 7 Drawing FCA-740.30 6 of 7 Drawing FCA-740.30 7 of 7 Standard Signal Drawings: Track Connections using Insulated Bondstrand Location Plan Highway Crossings Warning Devices Location Plan Highway Crossings Cantilevers Highway Crossing Devices Underground Wiring Details HDR Sheet 3, 7/2000 HDR Sheet 48, 7/2000 HDR Sheet 48A, 7/2000 HDR Sheet 49, 7/2000 DeJongSignal Location Plan DeJongGCP Control Plan DeJongGate A Plan DeJongGate B Plan DeJongPower Distribution Plan DeJongHouse Layout Plan DeJongRelay Plan Ballston Signal Location Plan Ballston GCP Control Plan Ballston Gate A Plan Ballston Gate B Plan Ballston Power Distribution Plan Ballston House Layout Plan Ballston Relay Plan

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Highway Crossing Protection Recommended Horizontal & Vertical Light Beam Adjustment Highway Crossing Protection Recommended Horizontal & Vertical Light Beam Adjustment for Cantilever Signal Highway Crossing Protection Recommended Horizontal Light Beam Adjustment for 20 -5 Non Symmetrical Roundels Foundation for Flashing Lights, Gates and Signals Crossing Warning Devices Junction Box Base & Metal Foundations Embankments Signal House Embankments Instrument House at Road Crossings Grade Crossing Warning System Stop Sign Signal Standard Plan Equipment House Power Connection

HDR Sheet 53, 7/2000

HDR Sheet 53A, 7/2000

HDR Sheet 53B, 7/2000 HDR Sheet 133E, 7/2000 HDR Sheet 133M, 7/2000 HDR Sheet 162, 7/2000 HDR Sheet 162H, 7/2000 BBRI 7/1/05 PWR, 1, 10/2005

Contract No. #TBD General Construction and Maintenance Agreement List of Track and Signal Drawings

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CONTRACTOR SAFETY RULES


Appendix B CONTRACTOR SAFETY RULES

Issued to all North American Subsidiaries of Genesee & Wyoming Inc.


Effective April 1, 2002

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INDEX
INTRODUCTION:..................................................................................................................................110 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:...............................................................................................110 DEFINITIONS:........................................................................................................................................111 1. ACCIDENT/INJURY REQUIREMENTS:.................................................................................... ....112 2. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:................................................................................... ....112 A. SAFETY FOOTWEAR:....................................................................................................... ..112 B. EYE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS:......................................................................... ....112 C. HEARING PROTECTION:................................................................................................ ....112 D. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.........................................................................................113 E. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING............................................................................................... 113 F. HIGH-VISIBILITY WORKWEAR..................................................................................... 113 3. WORKING ON EQUIPMENT:......................................................................................................... 114 4. KEEP CLEAR OF SUSPENDED LOADS OR CABLES/CHAINS UNDER TENSION:........... 114 5. KEEPING CLEAR OF ELECTRICAL WIRES:............................................................................ 114 6. WORKING WITH TOOLS:.............................................................................................................. 114 7. WORKING AROUND ON-TRACK EQUIPMENT:...................................................................... 114 8. AVOIDING POTENTIAL HAZARDS:............................................................................................ 114 9. CROSSING TRACKS:........................................................................................................................ 115 10. WORKING NEAR MOVING TRAINS:........................................................................................ 115 11. WORKING NEAR STANDING RAILROAD EQUIPMENT:.................................................... 115 12. WORKING IN OR NEAR TUNNELS ON BRIDGES OR TRESTLES:................................ 115 13. ACTION TO TAKE IF SAFE PASSAGE OF A TRAIN IS AT RISK:.......................................116 14. PROTECTION WHEN FOULING OR WORKING ON A TRACK:........................................ 116

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15. RETURNING TRACK TO SERVICE:.......................................................................................... 116 16. INTERLOCKING SWITCHES WITHIN WORK AREA:.......................................................... 116 17. FLAG PROTECTION IS REQUIRED WHEN:........................................................................... 116 18. FOULING TRACK.........................................................................................................................117 A. ACTION REQUIRED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE:.............................................................. 117 B. PERMISSION TO FOUL A TRACK:............................................................................... 117 C. CLEARING FOULED TRACK......................................................................................... 117 19. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: WHEN WORKING IN YARDS AND ON TRACKS:................. 117 20. EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE:........................................................................................................... 118 21.WATCHMEN:.................................................................................................................................. 118 22. CLEARING CONTROLLED TRACK:........................................................................................119 23. WORKING ON NON-CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL AND YARD TRACKS......................119 24. WORKING AROUND SELF PROPELLED EQUIPMENT:.....................................................120 25. ROADWAY MAINTENANCE MACHINE OPERATORS........................................................120

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Introduction:

These rules apply to contractors performing maintenance, repair or specialty work on or about railroad property; on other properties the railroad is responsible for and/or on property directly adjacent to the railroad track. They do not apply to contractors providing incidental services that do not influence safety, such as janitorial services, food & drink services, laundry, or other supply services. 2 Contractor Responsibilities: 1. All contractor employees must be trained in the work practices necessary to safely perform his or her job. 2. Document that each contractor employee has received and understands the purpose of the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Contractor Safety Rules. The contractor must prepare a record, which contains the identity of the contractor employee, the date of the training and means used to verify that the employee understood the training. 3. Ensures that each contractor employee follows the railroads safety rules and procedures. 4. The contractor must advise the railroad of any hazards presented by the contractors work when they occur. 5. Unless otherwise provided in the contract, the contractor is responsible for restoring ballast, filling holes created when replacing ties and removing all debris generated as a result of the work that is being performed. Permanent or temporary safety precautions must be in place each day prior to the contractor leaving the worksite. These safety precautions are the responsibility of the contractor when providing hazard protection. 6. All applicable transportation department rules apply to contractors when rail cars are involved in the project i.e. (Riding on equipment, 3 Points of Contact, 3 Step Protection, Getting on or off equipment.) 7. All pertinent railroad safety rules and regional procedures must be reviewed prior to the commencement of work on railroad property. 8. All contractor employee injuries and all railroad property damaged by the contractor must be reported to the regional railroads claims office and the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. claims office located in Rochester, NY at (716) 463-3406. All reports must be completed in accordance to FRA Reporting requirements.

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Definitions: Flagman: An employee designated to direct or restrict the movement of trains at a point on track to provide on-track protection for Roadway Workers. This employee must be qualified on the railroads operating rules, roadway worker safety; and may not perform any other duties. Foul Time: A method of establishing working limits through exclusive use of the track in which notification is given and recorded by the train dispatcher or block operator to an employee that no trains will operate within a specific segment of controlled track during a specific time period, and the required blocking devices have been placed on the control machine to protect the track fouled. Foul time must remain in effect until the employee to whom the foul time was issued has reported clear of the track. Fouling A Track: The location of an individual or equipment in such proximity to a track that the individual or equipment could be struck by a moving train or on-track equipment, or whenever an individual or equipment is within four (4) feet of the field side of the near running rail. Inaccessible Track: A method of establishing working limits on non-controlled track by preventing access to the working limits. Lone Worker: An individual employee who is not being afforded On-Track Protection by another employee, who is not a member of a gang, and is not engaged in a common task with another employee. Restricted Speed: Prepared to stop within one-half the range of vision-short of a train, obstruction, or switch improperly lined. Be on the lookout for broken rail. Roadway Maintenance Machine: Powered equipment, other than by hand, which is being used on or near the track for maintenance, repair, construction or inspection of track; bridges; roadway; or signal, communication, or electric traction systems. These machines may have road or rail wheels or may be stationary. Roadway Maintenance Work Train: A train that is being operated within working limits in conjunction with roadway maintenance, construction or repairs, under the direction of a designated employee in charge. Roadway Worker: An employee, or employee of a contractor whose duties include inspection, construction, maintenance or repair of track, bridges, roadway, signal and communication systems, electric traction systems, roadway facilities or roadway maintenance machinery on or near track with the potential of fouling a track, and flagmen and watchmen affording on track protection. Track Centers: The distance from the centerline of one track to the centerline of an adjacent track.

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Gage: The distance (4 ft. 8 1/2 inches) between track rails. Clear of Tracks: Minimum clearance of at least four feet outside the rail of all tracks, and not between main tracks. Blue Flag Protection: A method of providing protection for people who work on, under, or between railroad rolling stock; freight cars, locomotives, etc. 1. Accident/Injury Requirements: The contractor is required to have an employee qualified to give first aid. If a contractor employee is injured while working on railroad property, he or she should be given first aid at once. Medical assistance should be obtained as soon as possible if further care is needed. 2. Personal Protective Equipment: a. Safety Footwear: Employees whose duties require them to work on or about tracks or equipment are required to wear leather laced type shoes that cover the entire foot. These shoes must be at least six inches high, and have safety toes, must have a defined heel of not more than 1 inches in height and must have oil resistant soles. Shoes that are excessively worn or, do not provide ankle support, have thin, loose or smooth soles must not be worn. b. Eye Protection requirements: Safety glasses must be worn at all times while on railroad property. Protect your vision by wearing safety eyewear with side shields that are clean and properly fitted. If you wear corrective lenses, you must wear either approved prescription safety glasses with side shields or cover-all type goggles over your personal glasses: Do not face welding, heating, or grinding operations unless you are wearing appropriate eye protection. If you are performing work near electric (arc) welding or cutting operations, wear a welding helmet. If a welding helmet is not available, move a safe distance from the operation. c. Hearing Protection: Wear hearing protection when you are welding, cutting, or exposed to flying sparks from these operations. Sparks from welding or cutting can burn your inner ear.

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Wear hearing protection when working in high noise areas in accordance with the railroads hearing conservation policy, hereby attached. d. Respiratory Protection Wear respiratory protection when you are exposed to fumes, dust, mist, or vapor. e. Protective Clothing Wear protective gloves and clothing when you are handling or working on a wet cell battery, handling, pouring, or using acids, toxic substances, or solvents or, handling creosote materials. f. High-visibility Workwear All contractors are required to wear approved high-visibility workwear when they are on duty or on the Company property. Such high-visibility workwear must be worn as the outermost layer of clothing. High-visibility workwear must be approved by the Regional Director of Safety and may consist of a vest, coveralls, T-shirt or other clothing of the prescribed color (yellow/green or orange) equipped with reflective striping as follows: a horizontal band around the waist, two vertical bands and/or an X on the back, and two vertical bands in front from the waist to the top of the shoulders. Stripes must be of silver or yellow reflective material and be at least 2 inches (5 cm) in width. Vests must be properly sized and constructed with tear-away features as approved by the Regional Director of Safety. Defective, damaged or lost workwear must be reported immediately to your supervisor and replaced before reporting for duty. Exceptions: High-visibility workwear is not required when you are in these locations: Lunchroom; Locker room; Inside vehicles; Inside railway passenger cars; Inside locomotive cabs; or Offices.

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When employees are working on locomotives or other equipment inside shop buildings, high-visibility workwear is recommended. All employees working outside of shop buildings require approved high-visibility workwear. Accommodations for unusual conditions will be at the discretion of the Regional Director of Safety. 3. Working on Equipment: Do not operate or ride on any equipment unless it is in the performance of your duties and you have been properly authorized to do so. Do not jump from equipment, platforms, or other elevated places. Use steps or a ladder. 4. Keep Clear of Suspended Loads or Cables/Chains under tension: Keep clear of suspended loads. Stand clear when chains, cables or other tackle in under tension. 5. Keeping Clear of Electrical Wires: Keep at least 12 feet away from a dangling wire or any object that may be in contact with an electrical current. Keep others away until qualified personnel are notified and take charge. NOTE: Qualified personnel are employees or contractors who have been trained or qualified to work with electricity. 6. Working with Tools: Do not modify tools. Before you use any tool, examine it for defects. Report any defects to your immediate supervisor. Defective tools must not be used. 7. Working Around On-Track Equipment: Expect locomotives, cars and track maintenance equipment to move on any track, in either direction, at any time. Therefore, employees must look in both directions before crossing tracks. 8. Avoiding Potential Hazards: Example: Employees should avoid walking, stepping, resting foot on or sitting on rails, frogs, switches, guardrails, pipe or interlocking apparatus or connections.

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9. Crossing Tracks: Employees must not cross tracks closer than 50 feet from standing locomotives and cars. 10. Working Near Moving Trains: a. Employees should never carry objects on their shoulders when they are near moving trains. b. Employees should not cross in front of moving trains or equipment. c. Placement of Material Near Tracks. Employees should place toolboxes, test equipment and other objects not less than 25 feet from the nearest track. Place all lid apparatus so that lid will open toward track and be secured in place. When performing work near tracks, arrange all tools, material, equipment or other objects so that a moving train or equipment will not strike them. 11. Working Near Standing Railroad Equipment: Employees should keep themselves and material clear of and never lean against, sit on, or otherwise rest on standing railroad equipment. 12. Working In or Near Tunnels On Bridges or Trestles: a. Employees must move to a safe location when a train or equipment moves past their work location in tunnel or on bridges, trestles or overpasses. b. Employees working in tunnels must be protected by railroad watchmen and must occupy safety manholes when a train approaches. Employees must secure loose clothing and maintain handhold if possible until train has passed. c. Walking in tunnels or on bridges, trestles and overpasses should be avoided whenever possible. When an employee must walk through a tunnel or across a bridge, trestle or overpass the employee must look both ways and confirm with railroad personnel that they are properly protected and that he or she can safely complete the walk through the tunnel or across the bridge, trestle or overpass before any moving rail equipment passes through the tunnel or over that bridge, trestle or overpass. Extra care must be taken when crossing open floor bridges or trestles.

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13. Action to take if Safe Passage of a train is at risk: If an event occurs that would interfere with the safe passage of trains, the employee must take immediate action to stop trains by radio communication to trains or the person in charge of the track. If protection cannot be immediately ensured, or if communications fail, flag protection must be immediately provided as prescribed by the railroads rules. 14. Protection When Fouling or Working on a Track: a. Trains must be fully protected against any known condition that may interfere with their safe passage. b. If work on or adjacent to a track will create a condition interfering with the safe passage of trains, that work must not be attempted without permission of the employee in charge of the track. c. On Main Tracks or where Interlocking rules are in effect, protection is required in accordance with railroad operating and safety rules. 15. Returning Track to Service: When track is to be returned to service, the employee in charge must take the following actions: a. Notify the Dispatcher or railroad supervisor responsible for the safety of the track of any restrictions necessary for the safe passage of trains. b. Ascertain that all track cars and trains are clear of the track, and notify the Dispatcher or railroad supervisor responsible for the safety of the track that they are clear. c. An employee designated by the railroad must inspect the track prior to operating trains. 16. Interlocking Switches within Work Area: Dispatchers controlling interlocking switches within the Work Area must line such switches for movements within the Work Area and must apply blocking devices to the controls of those switches. These blocking devices must not be removed without permission of the employee in charge of the Work Area. This requirement does not relieve employees operating within the Work Area from complying with interlocking signal indications. 17. Flag Protection is Required When: a. Work is being performed by others not hired by railroad and the work is being performed on railroad property or adjacent to railroad right of way. b. Work is being performed by entities hired by the railroad and the work is being performed within 25ft from the center the track.

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18. Fouling Track Whenever fouling track, the following procedures will apply: a. Action Required Prior to Issuance: Before fouling a track, the employee in charge must determine that no trains have been authorized to move in the direction of the point to be fouled, and must ensure that Stop Signals have been displayed and blocking devices applied by the dispatcher to controls of Switches and signals leading to the affected track to be protected. b. Permission to Foul a Track: Permission to foul a track must include the following information: 1. Designation of track to be fouled 2. Location of fouling (mile posts) 3. Time limit for fouling (beginning time and ending time) Permission must be repeated by the receiving employee and confirmed by the Dispatcher or railroad supervisor responsible for track safety before it is acted upon. c. Clearing Fouled Track. 1. Stop all equipment and vehicles on the right of way while the train is passing 2. Stay clear until you are notified that it is safe to resume work 19. Safety Precautions: When working in yards and on tracks: a. Keep at least 50 feet from passing trains and equipment, if possible. Face the direction from which the train is approaching. Watch for projecting, dragging, or falling objects. b. Do not perform work that will interfere with the safe passage of trains. c. Inspect all passing trains to detect a dangerous condition. d. Cross tracks at least 50 feet from standing locomotives or cars. e. Do not cross between cars standing less than 50 ft. apart. f. Give hand signals for movement of work train or wreck train only if you are a member of the train crew. EXCEPTION: Emergency stop signals may be given by anyone

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20. Employee in Charge: The employee in charge is responsible for taking charge of the work performed by assembled gangs and arranging protection for the gangs. The employee in charge is responsible for the safety, instruction, and performance of all employees under his or her jurisdiction. The employee in charge advises the foremen of the assembled gangs how each of them will protect the safety of the employees under their direction. The employee in charge is also responsible for: a. Ensuring that employees comply with all applicable rules. Take the track out of service, or get verbal permission to temporarily foul the track according to operating rules. b. If employees are too scattered to hear the watchman's warning whistle or horn, assign advance (additional) watchmen as needed. c. If bad weather limits visibility, use additional protective measures as needed. 21. Watchmen: Responsibilities: The employee in charge assigns watchmen to watch for approaching trains and warn employees to clear the tracks. If a watchman has not been assigned, the employee in charge shall as a watchman. Follow these precautions if you have been assigned as a watchman: a. Give your full attention to watching for trains and warning employees. b. Do not perform any other duties, even momentarily. c. If you do not have a full view of trains approaching in either direction, or if you cannot give your full attention to your duties as watchman, signal employees to clear the tracks. d. Do not leave your station until the employee in charge determines that protection is no longer necessary, or the employee in charge has assigned another watchman who is in position and watching for approaching trains.

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Watchman Duties: Watchmen are responsible for watching for approaching trains and signaling employees to clear the tracks. If a watchman has not been assigned, the employee in charge shall act as a watchman. A watchmans duty is to watch. Follow these procedures when you are performing the duties of a watchman: When a train approaches from either direction, warn employees in time for them to clear track at least 15 seconds before the train approaches the point of work. NOTE: You may need to give additional warnings around noisy operations. Example: Sounding a whistle or blowing a horn. 22. Clearing Controlled Track: Follow this procedure for clearing on a Controlled Track, which is any track shown in the timetable as being under the control of a Dispatcher or Block Operator. a. Clear all tracks, if possible, keeping at least 50 feet from passing trains and equipment. b. If you cannot clear all tracks; Clear the track on which the train is approaching and the adjacent tracks. Watch for trains in both directions and determine the track on which other trains will approach. Clear enough tracks so that you will not be trapped. c. If you are operating equipment within the gage of the track adjacent to the track being cleared, dismount the equipment and clear the track. 23. Working On Non-Controlled Industrial and Yard Tracks Follow these procedures when working on and clearing Non-Controlled Track (Industrial, Yard, or any other track not controlled by a Dispatcher: Make the working limits inaccessible to trains, engines or other on track equipment using one of the following procedures: 1. A switch lined and effectively secured in one of the following ways: With a private lock on switches that will accommodate them. Properly secured switch point clamp. Driven spikes or wedges that require special tools to remove them.

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2. Portable derail with flag. 24. Working Around Self Propelled Equipment: Follow these safety precautions when working on or around self-propelled equipment: a. Use the handrail when getting on, riding on, and getting off equipment. Maintain three points of contact. b. Do not get on or off moving equipment. c. When working near or observing equipment: 1. Perform a Job Safety Briefing and communicate with the operator of the equipment to cover the following: Operating procedures. Location of employees working around equipment. Operator blind spots. Signal to warn that equipment will move. 2. When your duties require you to be around the equipment, you must maintain a 50- foot safe area from the equipment. 3. If your duties require you to be within the 50-foot safe area of the equipment, perform those duties from the location established in your communication with the operator. 25. Roadway Maintenance Machine Operators Follow these precautions when operating self propelled equipment: a. Communicate with employees in the vicinity of the equipment and cover; Normal operating procedures including operator's blind spots. Test the brakes immediately after starting. Do not allow anyone to distract you or interfere with your duties. Constantly look out for obstructions or unsafe conditions in the direction you are moving.

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If you cannot see ahead or behind, designate another employee to keep a lookout for you.

Revised Dec. 31, 2006

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PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
APPENDIX C PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Closures, TBD Schedule, TBD

Should the Contractor fail to meet this time requirement, the Contractor shall pay to Railroad a breach of contract penalty of One Thousand ($1000) dollars per day (seven days per week) and the Contractor shall reimburse Railroad all costs incurred as a result of that delay. These costs may include, but are not limited to: wages and expenses for Railroad flagmen and inspectors, delays in train operations, interest and penalties to Railroad vendors and other contractors, administrative and legal costs.

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UNIT PRICING
APPENDIX D UNIT PRICING, TBD

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ODOT RAIL-HIGHWAY AGREEMENT


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APPENDIX F ORIGINAL ODOT ORDER #50775

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CONTRACTOR RIGHT OF ENTRY


ATTACHMENT 1 CONTRACTOR RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the ____ day of _________, 20___, by and between Willamette and Pacific Railroad, Inc., a lessee or the UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD and a New York corporation having its principal offices at 200 Hawthorne Ave SE, Suite C-320, Salem OR 97301, ("Railroad") and Contractor. a (State) corporation having its principal offices at (Address), ("Contractor"). RECITALS: The Contractor has been hired by the Railroad for the purpose of performing work on property of the Railroad at or near Ballston Road, DeJong Road, and Lincoln Street at or near mileposts 740.00 740.30 near Ballston Station, Willamina District, in the State of Oregon. The Contractor has requested the Railroad to permit it to perform the work and Railroad is agreeable thereto, subject to the following terms and conditions. AGREEMENT: NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed by and between the Railroad and Contractor, as follows: ARTICLE 1. DEFINITION OF CONTRACTOR

For purposes of this agreement, all references in this agreement to the Contractor shall include the Contractors contractors, subcontractors, officers, agents and employees, and others acting under its or their authority. ARTICLE 2. RIGHT GRANTED; PURPOSE

The Railroad hereby grants to the Contractor the right, during the term hereinafter stated and upon and subject to each and all of the terms, provisions and conditions herein contained, to enter upon and have ingress to and egress from the property described in the Recitals hereof and as shown on the attached print marked Exhibit A for purpose of performing the work described in the Recitals above. The right herein granted to Contractor is limited to those portions of the Railroads property specifically described herein, or designated by the Railroad representative named in Article 4. ARTICLE 3. TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN EXHIBIT A

The terms and conditions contained in Exhibit A, hereto attached, are hereby made a part of this agreement. ARTICLE 4. ALL EXPENSES TO BE BORNE BY CONTRACTOR; RAILROAD REPRESENTATIVE

The Contractor shall bear any and all costs and expenses associated with any work performed by the Contractor, or any costs or expenses incurred by the Railroad relating to this agreement. All work performed by Contractor on Railroads property shall be performed in a manner satisfactory to the

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respective local Vice President of Engineering or his authorized representative (hereinafter the Railroad Representative). ARTICLE 5. TERM; TERMINATION

a). The grant of right herein made to Contractor shall commence on the date of final signature of this Agreement, and continue for one (1) year, unless sooner terminated as herein provided, or at such time as Contractor has completed its work on Railroads property, whichever is earlier. Contractor agrees to notify the railroad Representative in writing when it has completed its work on Railroad property. b). This Agreement may be terminated by either party on one (1) days written notice to the other party. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE

ARTICLE 6. a).

Before commencing any work, the Contractor will provide the Railroad with a Certificate issued by its insurance carrier providing the insurance coverage required pursuant to Section 13 of the General Construction and Removal Agreement by and between the Railroad and Contractor. Contractor warrants that this agreement has been thoroughly reviewed by its insurance agent(s)/broker(s) has been instructed to procure insurance coverage and an endorsement as required herein.

b).

The parties hereto have executed this agreement in duplicate as the date first herein written.

Willamette and Pacific Railroad, Inc.

Contractor

_________________________________ Printed Name, Title _________________________________ Signature _________________________________ Date

_________________________________ Printed Name, Title _________________________________ Signature _________________________________ Date

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Contractor Right of Entry EXHIBIT A Scope of Services, Compensation and Terms

In accordance with Section 1 of this Agreement, the SERVICES to be provided are detailed in the ODOT Crossing Order, Engineering Drawings and Plan Specifications detailed in the Master Agreement and Appendices. This project was competitively bid. In accordance with Section 2 of this Agreement, the COMPENSATION to be paid is specified in the Master Agreement Appendix D. Payment terms are net 30. Terms are conditional to all contract clauses in the Master Agreement and Appendices.

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SPECIAL CONDITIONS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS

SAFETY Safety, Generally Safety is the most important requirement of this project. In addition to the risk of injury or death that unsafe practices create, they may also result in a temporary job shutdown to address issues or even in the permanent dismissal of the contractor from the railroads property. All work shall be performed in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with material safety data sheets (MSDS) and all Federal, state and local laws and regulations, including those established by administrative agencies, so as not to create a safety hazard to railroad, contractor, their agents, employees or subcontractors, or to property, or to third parties and their property or interfere with the normal use and operation of railroad property and business. Federal Regulations The FRA (Federal Railway Administration) safety requirements are LAW and must be understood and followed by all individuals working on railroad property. They apply to employees of the contractor just as much as they do to employees of the railroad. RAILROAD WORKPLACE SAFETY, Part 214 in Chapter II of 49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) is applicable to EVERYONE working on this project and is reprinted in the General Conditions of this manual for reference and convenience. The contractor shall provide all equipment necessary to perform the work properly and complete the project by the required completion date. Equipment shall be in good operating condition and shall conform to the applicable standards prescribed by the Association of American Railroads and the Federal Railroad Administration ("FRA") for such type of equipment (if any). Contractor must comply with all rules and regulations as set forth by the FRA including the sections concerning Roadway Maintenance Machines. Contractor at its sole cost and expense shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of any and all equipment used by contractor during the project. Contractor shall furnish, bear and pay, and shall save railroad free of, any and all labor and expense of, and incident to, compliance with the aforementioned rules, regulations and requirements. Safety Rules and Practices CONTRACTOR SHALL FAMILIARIZE ITSELF WITH APPLICABLE RAILROAD SAFETY RULES. CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH RAILROAD SAFETY RULES, TOGETHER WITH ALL ORDINANCES OF ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR

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LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY AND SHALL REQUIRE ITS EMPLOYEES AND SUBCONTRACTORS TO COMPLY THEREWITH, AND SHALL RELEASE, PROTECT, DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS RAILROAD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, AND THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES OF RAILROAD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LOSS, DAMAGE, COST AND EXPENSE AND ALL CLAIMS, ACTIONS AND DEMANDS ARISING OUT OF VIOLATION OF ANY OF SAID SAFETY RULES AND REQUIREMENTS. Safety Rules Manual and Documentation If requested by the railroad, the contractor shall provide a copy of the contractors Safety Manual, Safety Rules and any Safety Program documentation to the railroad for scrutiny and review. Supervisors Pre-Project Safety Meeting The contractors Superintendent and Foreman shall meet with the railroads Roadmaster and/or Signal Manager to evaluate the suitability of the contractors established safety practices for work on railroad property. They shall discuss any and all safety issues that apply to working on railroad property but are not addressed in the contractors safety rules and established safety practices, and shall write a list of those issues for the purpose of briefing the contractors employees. This list need not be formal or typewritten but must be thorough. Mandatory Job Start-Up Safety Briefing A mandatory job start-up safety briefing shall be conducted, attended by the railroads Structures Supervisor, the contractors Superintendent, Foremen and all employees assigned to the project. Also, any subcontractors performing work on railroad property shall provide an appropriate representative. During this briefing, job-specific hazards shall be discussed and additional safety practices required for work on railroad property (from the list prepared in Section 1.3.2) shall be presented by the contractors superintendent and discussed.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 49 CFR, Part 214.111 through 214.117 apply to ALL employees working on railroad property. In summary, anyone on railroad property will be required to wear, at minimum, the following: Hard hat Safety glasses with side shields Above-the-ankle, lace-up, hard toe boots with defined heel High visibility reflective vest When required by state and federal regulations, employees are also required to wear: Hearing protection Respirators Fall protection equipment (see below) Roadway Worker Protection (On Track Safety) 49 CFR, Chapter II, Part 214, Subpart C Roadway Worker Protection applies to ALL employees working near track. The contractor and all subcontractors who will be performing work on or near track are responsible for maintaining a Roadway Worker Protection / On-Track Safety program which meets the requirements of all federal regulations and railroad policies. Flagging Pursuant to an agreement to be entered into between railroad and contractor, railroad shall furnish flagging service which, in its sole judgment, it deems necessary to protect people and property on the rails (exclusive of all road crossing areas) while work on the project proceeds. Contractor shall proceed with extreme caution while working on or near railroads property or railroads facilities and contractor's employees shall comply with the directions of railroad personnel while on or near railroads property or in railroads facilities. The foregoing is not intended and shall not be deemed to limit or modify contractor's status as an independent contractor. Performance and Payment Bond Performance and payment bonds are required for this project. Contractor shall execute and deliver to railroad performance and payment bonds, in the amount of the total base bid as security for the faithful performance by contractor and of any amounts owing for materials or labor in the performance of the work related to the project, respectively. The surety in each such bond shall be accepted and approved by railroad prior to the commencement of any work.

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ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall be responsible for the removal and proper discarding of all equipment, materials, supplies, explosives, chemicals and debris. All surplus materials that may accumulate on or about the project and premises occupied by contractor during the term of this Agreement shall be removed. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and all lawful orders of any constituted authority including, without limitation, the Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. S6901 et seq.) and the Toxic Substance Control Act (15 U.S.C. S2601 et seq.) and all other laws pertaining to the generation, transportation, treatment, storage and disposal of solid, hazardous and municipal wastes. Railroad's property shall be left in a clean and safe condition as determined by the Engineer and the condition of said premises shall be subject to the approval of railroad at all times during the course of the project. The contractor shall be responsible for the protection of air and water quality during all activities. Any environmental violations, fines, or penalties resulting from the site activities shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the railroad harmless from any claims, losses, suits, or costs (including attorneys fees) arising from or relating in any way to the breach by the contractor or subcontractors of any provision in this paragraph.

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LINKS TO DRAWINGS AND PROJECT MANUAL


Drawings and a project manual are available in electronic (PDF files) format free of charge as follows:

Construction Drawings:............................................... Link to: Ballston Crossings Construction Drawings 12 PAGES Signal Drawings: ................................................ Link to: Ballston Crossings and Standard Signal Drawings 28 PAGES This Project Manual: .............................................................. Link to: Ballston Crossings Project Manual DOWNLOAD WEB FILE FOR COMPLETE DOCUMENT

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