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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)
Federal Highway Administration
Wisconsin Division
January, 2010
Jason P. Spilak, PE, ARRA Engineer
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Agenda
Introduction Wisconsin statistics Federal Highway’s expectations 2010 areas for improvement Conclusion
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Introduction
Congratulations on 2009 success– Transparency (Reporting)– Delivery was successful
Challenges for 2010– All funds committed by March 2nd
– No ARRA funding changes after September 30th
– Notice to Proceed & Expenditures soon after award
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Statistic from 2009
There are 72 counties in Wisconsin and our FHWA ARRA engineer made it to 68 of them.
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2009 Wisconsin statistics
Wisconsin 2009 ARRA Projects
Region Total Inspections Resurfacing Bridges
NW 25 24 11 14
NC 38 30 20 13
NE 26 26 7 13
SW 32 22 10 19
SE 15 9 4 3
Total 136 111
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FHWA Expectations
Proper contracting procedures to be followed– Advertising & Awarding– NTP following award & work commencing
All parties to abide by and enforce the contract; both the letter and spirit thereof.
“Not Business as Usual” for ARRA means:– Stop poor practices– Enforce contract provisions
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FHWA Expectations (continued)
The WisDOT is accountable for the local program.
All parties that work on ARRA projects must:follow all requirements prior to meeting local
desires, or risk losing federal funds
Federal reporting requirements must be adhered to without exception.
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Areas for Improvement in 2010
Examples from 2009– Safety– Pavements– Environmental– Bridges– DBE and contract compliance
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Safety
General– Fall protection– Trench safety– Protective clothes– Confined space entry
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Fall Protection
Walkway without railings or tie off system
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Trench Safety
Pipe installation 20+ feet in the ground without trench box
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Personal Protective Devices
No shirt No hardhat No reflective clothes
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Safety (continued)
Work Zone– Eliminate unsafe traffic barriers– Use only safe end terminals– Crash tested systems installed correctly– Beam guard installed same day as removed– Drop off criteria identified and protected
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Safe Barriers
Ensure barrier is in acceptable condition when delivered to the project
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Safe End Terminals
Use in correct situations
Place in safe location
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Ensure Correct Installation
Safety systems do not work if they are not installed correctly
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Unsafe conditions
There needs to be an effort to replace rail systems the same day they are removed, or make necessary accommodations as the specifications dictate.
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Drop Off Conditions
Grade for safety or protect public from hazard.
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Pavements
No paving in the rain. No water curing asphalt. Concrete pavement cured per specification.
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Paving in the rain
Not a good practice.
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Moisture curing asphalt
Also not a good practice, warranty or no warranty.
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Concrete curing
Make sure curing compound application timeframes specified are followed.
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Environmental
Permits need to be on site.
Erosion and Sediment control is important.
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Bridges
Understand and follow “Buy America” provisions for steel and cast iron products.
– Certification for all manufacturing procedures.
Reinforcing steel needs to be laid out and poured per design and plan details.
Do not proceed with “critical” items of work without proper inspection.
Ensure inspectors are “comfortable” to inspect the project they are assigned to.
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Reinforcing Steel
Poor practice. Chair misaligned. Steel not tied correctly.
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DBE & Contract Compliancy
Emergency phone numbers posted. DBE waiver in project files on site. Project Board location is important.
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Emergency Contact Information
This information needs to be current and posted on project where the public can see it during “off-hours”.
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Project Compliancy Board
Location and employee accessibility is important.
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Conclusion
2009 was very successful Most projects went well Some project had “challenges” 2010 can be even better than 2009 Be Safe!