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1.0 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR 4.25 -INCH STEEL BRIDGE DECKED MODULAR BEAM BRIDGE GENERAL 1 1 Scope These specifications are for fully engineered multi -piece modular bridge of steel construction with a 4.25 -Inch Steel Bridge Deck and shall be regarded as minimum standards for design and construction. The work included under this item shall consist of design, fabricating, finishing and transporting the steel modular beam bridge superstructure including bearings, the precast concrete sills and the galvanized sheet pile back wall system. 1.2 Definitions Owner: Entity who ultimately will own the bridge. Engineer: Entity who will be representing the Owner. Contractor: Entity who will be installing, and/or purchasing, the bridge. Bridge Manufacturer: Firm who will be supplying the bridge in accordance with these Special Provisions. 1.3 Qualified of Bridge Manufacturer Each Contractor is required to identify their intended supplier as part of the bid submittal. Qualified Bridge Manufacturers must have at least 5 years experience fabricating these types of structures and shall have an up to date certification by AISC as a Certified Bridge Fabrication - Intermediate (Major) with Fracture Critical Endorsement. All suppliers shall fabricate their product, no brokers are allowed. Pre -Approved Bridge Manufacturers: Big R Bridge P.O. Box 1290 Greeley, CO 80632 1-800-234-0734 E-mail: dmvers(d,)bigrbridge.com Bridge Manufacturers, other than those listed above, may be used provided the Engineer receives a written request at least 10 days prior to the bid. The written request shall accompany the following information: • Bridge Manufacturer's Product Literature, • Name and resume of Bridge Manufacturer's design professional who will be signing and sealing the engineering submittals, • Copy of current AISC certification, • Representative copies of detailed drawings, field procedures, calculations, quality control manual, welder's certifications, • Listing of projects including owner, location, size, year of fabrication, contact person. The above will be evaluated by the Engineer for accuracy and ability to provide a bridge in accordance with these specifications. Bridge Manufactures other than those listed above may only be used if the Engineer provides written approval 5 days prior to the bid. The Engineer's ruling shall be final.