Common use of LOCATING EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES Clause in Contracts

LOCATING EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. (3-20-12) 105 SP1 G115 Revise the 2012 Standard Specifications as follows: Page 1-43, Article 105-8, line 28, after the first sentence, add the following: Identify excavation locations by means of pre-marking with white paint, flags, or stakes or provide a specific written description of the location in the locate request. RESOURCE CONSERVATION: (5-21-13) 104-13 SP1 G118 In accordance with North Carolina Executive Order 156, NCGS 130A-309.14(2), and NCGS 136-28.8, it is the policy of the Department to aid in the reduction of materials that become a part of our solid waste stream, to divert materials from landfills, and to find ways to recycle and reuse materials for the benefit of the Citizens of North Carolina. Initiate, develop and use products and construction methods that incorporate the use of recycled or solid waste products in accordance with Article 104-13 of the 2012 Standard Specifications. Report the quantities of reused or recycled materials either incorporated in the project or diverted from landfills on the Project Construction Reuse and Recycling Reporting Form. A location-based tool for finding local recycling facilities and the Project Construction Reuse and Recycling Reporting Form are available at: xxxx://xxxxxxx.xxxxx.xxx/resources/Environmental/Pages/North-Carolina-Recycling- Locations.aspx DOMESTIC STEEL: (4-16-13) 106 SP1 G120 Revise the 2012 Standard Specifications as follows: Page 1-49, Subarticle 106-1(B) Domestic Steel, lines 2-7, replace the first paragraph with the following: All steel and iron products that are permanently incorporated into this project shall be produced in the United States except minimal amounts of foreign steel and iron products may be used provided the combined material cost of the items involved does not exceed 0.1% of the total amount bid for the entire project or $2,500, whichever is greater. If invoices showing the cost of the material are not provided, the amount of the bid item involving the foreign material will be used for calculations. This minimal amount of foreign produced steel and iron products permitted for use is not applicable to high strength fasteners. Domestically produced high strength fasteners are required.

LOCATING EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. (3-20-12) 105 SP1 G115 Revise the 2012 Standard Specifications as follows: Page 1-43, Article 105-8, line 28, after the first sentence, add the following: Identify excavation locations by means of pre-marking with white paint, flags, or stakes or provide a specific written description of the location in the locate request. RESOURCE CONSERVATION: (5-21-13) 104-13 SP1 G118 In accordance with North Carolina Executive Order 156, NCGS 130A-309.14(2), and NCGS 136-136- 28.8, it is the policy of the Department to aid in the reduction of materials that become a part of our solid waste stream, to divert materials from landfills, and to find ways to recycle and reuse materials for the benefit of the Citizens of North Carolina. Initiate, develop and use products and construction methods that incorporate the use of recycled or solid waste products in accordance with Article 104-13 of the 2012 Standard Specifications. Report the quantities of reused or recycled materials either incorporated in the project or diverted from landfills on the Project Construction Reuse and Recycling Reporting Form. A location-based tool for finding local recycling facilities and the Project Construction Reuse and Recycling Reporting Form are available at: xxxx://xxxxxxx.xxxxx.xxx/resources/Environmental/Pages/North-Carolina-Recycling- Locations.aspx xxxx://xxxxxxx.xxxxx.xxx/resources/Environmental/Pages/North-Carolina-Recycling-Locations.aspx DOMESTIC STEEL: (4-16-13) 106 SP1 G120 Revise the 2012 Standard Specifications as follows: Page 1-49, Subarticle 106-1(B) Domestic Steel, lines 2-7, replace the first paragraph with the following: All steel and iron products that are permanently incorporated into this project shall be produced in the United States except minimal amounts of foreign steel and iron products may be used provided the combined material cost of the items involved does not exceed 0.1% of the total amount bid for the entire project or $2,500, whichever is greater. If invoices showing the cost of the material are not provided, the amount of the bid item involving the foreign material will be used for calculations. This minimal amount of foreign produced steel and iron products permitted for use is not applicable to high strength fasteners. Domestically produced high strength fasteners are required.

LOCATING EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. (3-20-12) 105 SP1 G115 Revise the 2012 Standard Specifications as follows: Page 1-43, Article 105-8, line 28, after the first sentence, add the following: Identify excavation locations by means of pre-marking with white paint, flags, or stakes or provide a specific written description of the location in the locate request. RESOURCE CONSERVATION: (5-21-13) 104-13 SP1 G118 In accordance with North Carolina Executive Order 156, NCGS 130A-309.14(2), and NCGS 136-28.8, it is the policy of the Department to aid in the reduction of materials that become a part of our solid waste stream, to divert materials from landfills, and to find ways to recycle and reuse materials for the benefit of the Citizens of North Carolina. Initiate, develop and use products and construction methods that incorporate the use of recycled or solid waste products in accordance with Article 104-13 of the 2012 Standard Specifications. Report the quantities of reused or recycled materials either incorporated in the project or diverted from landfills on the Project Construction Reuse and Recycling Reporting Form. A location-based tool for finding local recycling facilities and the Project Construction Reuse and Recycling Reporting Form are available at: xxxx://xxxxxxx.xxxxx.xxx/resources/Environmental/Pages/North-Carolina-Recycling- Locations.aspx xxxx://xxxxxxx.xxxxx.xxx/resources/Environmental/Pages/North-Carolina-Recycling-Locations.aspx DOMESTIC STEEL: (4-16-13) 106 SP1 G120 Revise the 2012 Standard Specifications as follows: Page 1-49, Subarticle 106-1(B) Domestic Steel, lines 2-7, replace the first paragraph with the following: All steel and iron products that are permanently incorporated into this project shall be produced in the United States except minimal amounts of foreign steel and iron products may be used provided the combined material cost of the items involved does not exceed 0.1% of the total amount bid for the entire project or $2,500, whichever is greater. If invoices showing the cost of the material are not provided, the amount of the bid item involving the foreign material will be used for calculations. This minimal amount of foreign produced steel and iron products permitted for use is not applicable to high strength fasteners. Domestically produced high strength fasteners are required.

LOCATING EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. (3-20-12) 105 SP1 G115 Revise the 2012 Standard Specifications as follows: Page 1-43, Article 105-8, line 28, after the first sentence, add the following: Identify excavation locations by means of pre-marking with white paint, flags, or stakes or provide a specific written description of the location in the locate request. RESOURCE CONSERVATION: (5-21-13) 104-13 SP1 G118 In accordance with North Carolina Executive Order 156, NCGS 130A-309.14(2), and NCGS 136-28.8, it is the policy of the Department to aid in the reduction of materials that become a part of our solid waste stream, to divert materials from landfills, and to find ways to recycle and reuse materials for the benefit of the Citizens of North Carolina. Initiate, develop and use products and construction methods that incorporate the use of recycled or solid waste products in accordance with Article 104-13 of the 2012 Standard Specifications. Report the quantities of reused or recycled materials either incorporated in the project or diverted from landfills on the Project Construction Reuse and Recycling Reporting Form. A location-based tool for finding local recycling facilities and the Project Construction Reuse and Recycling Reporting Form are available at: xxxx://xxxxxxx.xxxxx.xxx/resources/Environmental/Pages/North-Carolina-Recycling- Locations.aspx DOMESTIC STEEL: (4-16-13) 106 SP1 G120 Revise the 2012 Standard Specifications as follows: Page 1-49, Subarticle 106-1(B) Domestic Steel, lines 2-7, replace the first paragraph with the following: All steel and iron products that are permanently incorporated into this project shall be produced in the United States except minimal amounts of foreign steel and iron products may be used provided the combined material cost of the items involved does not exceed 0.1% of the total amount bid for the entire project or $2,500, whichever is greater. If invoices showing the cost of the material are not provided, the amount of the bid item involving the foreign material will be used for calculations. This minimal amount of foreign produced steel and iron products permitted for use is not applicable to high strength fasteners. Domestically produced high strength fasteners are required.. OUTSOURCING OUTSIDE THE USA: (9-21-04) (Rev. 5-16-06) SP1 G150 All work on consultant contracts, services contracts, and construction contracts shall be performed in the United States of America. No work shall be outsourced outside of the United States of America. Outsourcing for the purpose of this provision is defined as the practice of subcontracting labor, work, services, staffing, or personnel to entities located outside of the United States. The North Carolina Secretary of Transportation shall approve exceptions to this provision in writing. GIFTS FROM VENDORS AND CONTRACTORS: By Executive Order 24, issued by Governor Xxxxxx, and N.C.G.S.§ 133-32, it is unlawful for any vendor or contractor (i.e. architect, bidder, contractor, construction manager, design professional, engineer, landlord, offeror, seller, subcontractor, supplier, or vendor), to make gifts or to give favors to any State employee of the Governor’s Cabinet Agencies (i.e. Administration, Commerce, Correction, Crime Control and Public Safety, Cultural Resources, Environment and Natural Resources, Health and Human Services, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Revenue, Transportation, and the Office of the Governor). This prohibition covers those vendors and contractors who: