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PennDOT’s BUY AMERICA (BA) GUIDANCE FOR UTILITY RELOCATIONS
Below are BA guidelines, lists of materials (that are and are not subject to BA) and BA vendor certifications for Utility Relocations.
Guidelines The purpose of these guidelines is to provide better guidance for the successful application of BA for utility relocations on PennDOT highway projects.
These guidelines apply to all Utility Relocation work, eligible or ineligible for reimbursement by a Federal, State or Local government, that is performed under any contract (Federal, State or Local funded) that results from a National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) project scope that includes Federal funds in any phase, contract or agreement. Ineligible utility work must be performed separate from a NEPA project Federal, State or Local funded contract(s) in order not to be subject to Buy America requirements.
Materials Below is a list of materials, when comprised of more than 90% steel or iron, are subject to BA compliance.
Aerial Utility Facilities:
Poles & cross arms
High-strength bolts, anchor bolts and anchors and anchor rods, bumper posts, riser shields,
Girders used to comprise transmission towers and stand-alone structures
Rebar and other reinforcing iron/steel for all cast-in-place installations
Concrete transmission or distribution pole structures, or any prefabricated concrete vaults or similar concrete structures, steel pipes for the transmission or distribution of gases or liquid fluids
Steel transmission or distribution pole structures, predominately steel cross arms, anchors, steel or iron conduit, steel rebar to be furnished in conjunction with concrete foundations
Steel or iron components of precast concrete products, such as reinforcing steel, wire mesh and pre-stressing or post-tensioning strands or cables
Mast arms, poles, standards, trusses, or supporting structural members for signs, luminaries, or traffic control systems
Underground Utility Facilities: Conduit and ducting Pipes and valves (except as stated below) Fire Hydrants Manhole covers and rims, and drop-inlet grates Rebar
Below is a list of materials that are not subject to BA compliance.
Miscellaneous steel or iron components, subcomponents and hardware necessary to encase, assemble and construct the above components (or manufactured products that are not predominately steel or iron). Examples include, but are not limited to, cabinets, covers, shelves, clamps, fittings, sleeves, washers, bolts, nuts, screws, tie wire, spacers, chairs, lifting hooks, faucets, door hinges, etc. (see exhibit A for a list of additional items from the Energy Association that are exempt from BA).
Items that are not 90% iron or steel (i.e., wood poles, copper wire, etc.)
Items that are in place in one location at the project site and are relocated to another part of the site.
Items or work that are not eligible for federal highway funds, including but not limited to work that is a betterment, spare items used for future replacement, items used for maintenance, etc.
Items that are not permanently incorporated into the project and are not a functional part of the project.
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Work for which the utility company cannot legally be reimbursed from federal funds.
If the utility does not wish to subject betterment materials to BA provisions, then the betterments must be excluded from the utility agreement or contract that includes work eligible for Federal-aid.
Assembly materials, attachment materials, miscellaneous electronics, or encasements.
Associated materials (including spare materials) required for maintenance.
Any materials necessary to repair equipment that was discovered or damaged during construction and requires immediate action to restore to safe conditions or to minimize adverse public impact.
Associated materials necessary for a temporary utility relocation.
When the utility relocation is not eligible for reimbursement with federal funds, all such work must remain separate from and cannot be accomplished under a utility agreement or contract that includes work eligible for Federal-aid.
Minimal amounts of foreign iron and steel materials used on highway projects are not subject to Buy America. The minimal amount allowed is the greater of $2,500 or 0.1% of the contract value, calculated on a contract by contract basis. Calculations of 0.1% amount shall consider the following:
The value of iron and steel to be that are exempt from Buy America (i.e., exempted items listed above) may be excluded from the calculation.
Iron and steel products that are certified as compliant with Buy America may be excluded from the calculation.
The value of iron and steel shall include costs charged by the vendor/supplier that are necessary to prepare the item for use at the project site, including, assembly, testing, and transportation that are invoiced.
The Department will periodically review Bills of Materials (BOMs) for utility projects and determine if the above categories are adequately resulting in certification of compliance with BA as intended by Federal law. These periodic reviews may result in the addition of categories that are not currently listed above.
When there is a product in question as to whether it is subject to Buy America requirements, contact the Department so that they can make a determination.
Vendor/Manufacturer Certification Method PennDOT will enter into a legally binding utility agreement (UA) with each utility owner on a project by project basis. The UA will include the following provisions:
Utility owner will source materials that comply with BA requirements.
Utility owner will demonstrate BA compliance by one of the two (2) following methods (or a combination of both): 1. Utility owner will collect written certification(s) from the vendor(s). The written
certification will be signed by the vendor on company letterhead, or other acceptable documentation, signed by an authorized representative of the vendor and will declare that all supplied materials subject to the BA provisions are fully compliant.
2. Utility owner will collect written certification(s) from the factory(s). The mill test report (MTR) issued and signed by the initial fabricator stating that the materials subject to BA were melted and manufactured in the United States. Other written statements on company letterhead, or other acceptable documentation, signed by an authorized representative, from the manufacturers providing any additional treatment to the fabricated material (such as blasting, galvanizing or painting) will state that all treatment processes occurred in the United States in accordance with FHWA guidelines.
All documents obtained to demonstrate BA compliance will be held by the utility owner for a period of three (3) years from the date the final payment was received by the utility owner and will be made available to PennDOT upon request.
Exhibit A
Energy Association of Pennsylvania
Buy America Implementation – Material Status
4/11/2014
This document is a coordinated product of the Energy Association of Pennsylvania (EAP) and certain of its member electric distribution companies (EDCs). It contains a listing by category of standard items used for distribution utility relocations. It is NOT a comprehensive list and items may be encountered on individual projects not contained in this document. Those items will be dealt with on an individual basis between the involved utility and PennDOT, and the results shared with the EAP to help achieve consistency among the state’s electric distribution companies.
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Steel Pole Line Hardware E = Exempt from S = Subject to
PA EDC Assessment
Status Basis Tough One / PISA Anchors This anchor system consists of a screw anchor, galvanized anchor rod and galvanized eyenut. They are installed using a digger truck with the Chance anchoring tool system.
S
SS (Square-Shaft) Anchors Square-Shaft "SS" multi-helix screw anchors are designed for heavy-guy loading. Extension shafts must be coupled to the helix section for installation to the proper depth. SS screw anchors consist of three galvanized components: the lead section, the extension shaft and the guy adapter.
S
Anchor Rods Available for one, two, or three guys for use with expanding and cross-plate anchors. Thimbleye®, Twineye® and Tripleye® rods distribute pulling stresses uniformly over individual strands of guy wire and keep the guy wire from spreading, kinking, or bending. Nuts included.
S
Corrosion-Resistant Anchors The Chance corrosion-resistant disc anchor is designed for low resistivity, alkaline and acidic soils with electrolyte combinations. This anchoring system includes disk anchor, galvanized rod protected with plastic tube and fiberglass washer.
S
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"Bust" Expanding Anchor Chance "Bust" Expanding Anchors expand to take full advantage of the available area. All eight blades wedge into undisturbed earth . . . there is no wasted space between blades.
S
Cross-Plate Anchor The Cross-Plate anchor is made for installation in holes drilled by power diggers. Because the size of the hole does not affect holding capacity, the hole can be dug by the same auger that is used to dig the pole holes on transmission projects.
S
No-Wrench Anchor Chance No-Wrench Screw Anchors may be installed by hand or machine. The Thimbleye® eye or Tripleye® eye on the rod has a large opening to admit a turning bar for screwing the anchor down.
S
Rock Anchors Traditional wedge style rock anchors and grouted rock anchors are available. The wedge anchor expands and wedges against solid walls of rock. Once it is expanded, the harder the pull on the rod-the tighter it wedges. Grouted anchors can be used in solid or broken rock. Rod should be in line with the guy.
S
RR (Round-Rod) Anchors The Round-Rod "RR" multi-helix anchors are used in areas where weak soil conditions exist and moderate holding capacities are required. Extension shafts are required for installation to proper depth. RR screw anchors consist of three galvanized components: Lead section, extension shaft, and the guy adapter.
S
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Bumper Post Protect transformers, switchgear and guys. Any equipment needing bumper protection is an ideal candidate. Cheaper than concrete. Hot-dip galvanized corrosion-resistant finish.
S
Riser Shields (U Guard)
S
Conduit
S
Man holes and Rebar
S
Pole Support Products Pole Support Products such as Pole Keys and Bearing Plates help provide lateral or vertical pole movement.
E
Assembly Materials
Attachment, Guy Hook
E
Attachment Materials
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Attachment, Pole Eye Plate (Narrow)
E
Attachment Materials
Attachment, Pole Eye Plate (Standard)
E
Attachment Materials
Attachment, Pole Eye/Guy Hook Combination
E
Attachment Materials
Attachment, Span Type Guy Hook
E
Attachment Materials
Bands, Pole (4 Way Adjustable)
E
Assembly Materials
Bands, Pole (Universal)
E
Assembly Materials
Brace, Push Pole
E
Attachment Materials
Bracket, Corner Construction Pole
E
Attachment Materials
Clamps, Bolted Guy E
Assembly Materials
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Clamps, U-Bolt Guy
E
Assembly Materials
Clevis, Deadend
E
Assembly Materials
Clevises, Thimble Deadend (Cast)
E
Assembly Materials
Clevises, Thimble Deadend (Pressed Steel)
E
Assembly Materials
Clips, Wire Rope Deadend
E
Assembly Materials
Eye, Auxiliary
E
Assembly Materials
Eyelets, Angle Thimbleye
E
Assembly Materials
Eyelets, Ovaleye
E
Assembly Materials
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Eyelets, Thimbleye
E
Assembly Materials
Eyenuts, Standard
E
Assembly Materials
Eyenuts, Thimbleye
E
Assembly Materials
Eyenuts, Twineye
E
Assembly Materials
Fittings, Sidewalk Guy Deadend
E
Assembly Materials
Grips, Adjust-A-Grip® Guy Deadend
E
Assembly Materials
Hooks, Wrapped Pole Guy
E
Assembly Materials
Link, Extension Deadend
E
Assembly Materials
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Plates, Lift and Load
E
Assembly Materials
Plates, Strain
E
Assembly Materials
Shackle, Anchor
E
Assembly Materials
Sleeves, Guy Wire Serving
E
Assembly Materials
Strap, Wall
E
Assembly Materials
Thimbles, Open Wire Rope
E
Assembly Materials
Tongue, Deadend
E
Assembly Materials
3 Phase Terminator & Arrester
E
Assembly Materials
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Bracket Arms & Adapters
E
Assembly Materials
Brackets, Equipment, Curved Type
E
Assembly Materials
Brackets, Heavy Duty Equipment, Curved Type
E
Assembly Materials
Brackets, Primary Meter
E
Assembly Materials
Brackets, Recloser
E
Assembly Materials
Current Transformer Mounting Brackets
E
Assembly Materials
Cutout / Arrester
E
Assembly Materials
Racks, Capacitor
E
Assembly Materials
Transformer Mounting (Single)
E
Assembly Materials
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Transformer Mounting (Dual)
E
Assembly Materials
Transformer Mounting (Triple)
E
Assembly Materials
Brackets, Shield Wire Support (Pole Top)
E
Assembly Materials
Brackets, Shield Wire Support (Tangent)
E
Assembly Materials
Clamps, Anchor Rod Bonding
E
Assembly Materials
Clamps, Ground Rod
E
Assembly Materials
Clips, Ground Wire
E
Assembly Materials
Lug, Ground
E
Assembly Materials
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Rods, Galvanized Steel Ground
E
Minor Hardware
Adapter, Insulator Pin
E
Assembly Materials
Bolt, Insulator
E
Assembly Materials
Brackets
E
Assembly Materials
Pins
E
Assembly Materials
Studs, Line Post Insulator
E
Minor Hardware
Ties, Insulator Line
E
Attachment Material
Racking, Underground Cable
E
Assembly Materials
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Supports, Insulated Cable
E
Assembly Materials
Arm, Cable Extension
E
Assembly Materials
Bracket, Telephone House
E
Assembly Materials
Bolts, Machine
E
Assembly Materials
Clamps, Aerial Cable Suspension
E
Assembly Materials
Clamps, Drop Wire Service
E
Assembly Materials
Clamps, Messenger Ground
E
Assembly Materials
Clamps, Messenger Suspension
E
Assembly Materials
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Clamps, Type E Lashing Wire
E
Assembly Materials
Hangers, Figure 8 Messenger
E
Assembly Materials
Hangers, Universal Type Messenger
E
Assembly Materials
Banding, for Pole Attachments
E
Assembly Materials
Braces, Alley Arm Crossarm, Steel
E
Attachment Materials
Braces, Double Span "V" Crossarm
E
Attachment Materials
Braces, Flat Crossarm
E
Attachment Materials
Braces, Side Crossarm
E
Attachment Materials
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Fuse Link Storage Can
E
Assembly Materials
Gains, Crossarm Grid
E
Attachment Materials
Gains, Shelf
E
Attachment Materials
Gain Brace For Wood Crossarms
E
Attachment Materials
Nail, Pole Dating
E
Assembly Materials
Plates, Crossarm Reinforcing
E
Attachment Materials
Plates, Double Arming
E
Attachment Materials
Step, Detachable Pole
E
Assembly Material
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Step, Permanent Pole
E
Assembly Material
Brackets, Conduit Standoff
E
Assembly Material
Positioner, Cable
E
Assembly Material
Bolts, Upset Spool
E
Assembly Material
Brackets, Mast Service Deadend
E
Assembly Material
Brackets, Neutral Wire
E
Assembly Material
Brackets, Transformer Secondary Wire Trainer
E
Assembly Material
Clevises, Crossarm Mounted Bracket
E
Assembly Material
Clevises, Offset Bracket
E
Assembly Material
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Clevises, Sagger Bracket
E
Assembly Material
Clevises, Spool
E
Assembly Material
Clevises, Swinging Bracket
E
Assembly Material
Hooks, Secondary
E
Assembly Material
Racks, Secondary
E
Assembly Material
Wireholders, Mast Mounted
E
Assembly Material
Wireholders, Screw Type Service
E
Assembly Material
Capacitors
E
<90% Steel
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Reclosers/Switches
E
<90% Steel
Transformers
E
<90% Steel
Regulators
E
<90% Steel
Pad Transformer Junction
E
< 90% Steel
Splice Box
E
< 90% steel
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