FINAL VERSION May 2, 2011 PR-22 AND PR-5

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TOLL ROAD CONCESSION AGREEMENT FOR
PR-22 AND PR-5
VOLUME I OF III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Government
Development Bank
of
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Highwayand
Highways and Transportation
Authority
FINAL VERSION
May 2, 2011
URS Caribe, LLP
202TetuanStreet
Old San Juan, PR 00901
CommonwealthofPuertoRico MAINTENANCEMANUAL
TollRoadConcessionAgreement MasterTableofContents
ForPR-22andPR-5
MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUMEI - MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CHAPTER TITLE
A. ORGANIZATIONANDGENERALINFORMATION
B. ROADWAYMAINTENANCE
C. PAVEMENTDELINEATIONMAINTENANCE
D. DRAINAGEMAINTENANCE&EROSIONCONTROL
E. LANDSCAPE&ROADSIDEMAINTENANCE
F. SLOPESTABILITY,ROCKSLIDE &SINKHOLEMAINTENANCE
G. BRIDGE&STRUCTUREMAINTENANCE
H. NOISEWALL&RETAININGWALLMAINTENANCE
I. THIRDPARTYDAMAGES&EMERGENCYMAINTENANCE
J. ROADWAYSAFETYFEATURES&SYSTEMSMAINTENANCE
K. SIGNSANDSIGNAGESYSTEMSMAINTENANCE
L. LIGHTINGANDELECTRICALSYSTEMMAINTENANCE
M. TOLLBOOTHANDPLAZAMAINTENANCE
N. FACILITYMAINTENANCE
VOLUMEII –OPERATIONS & PROCEDURES MANUAL
CHAPTER TITLE
A. ORGANIZATIONANDGENERALINFORMATION
B. PROGRAMMANAGEMENTSYSTEMPLAN
C. QUALITYMANAGEMENTSYSTEMPLAN
D. SAFETYPLAN
E. EQUIPMENTPLAN
F. TOLLCOLLECTIONANDOPERATIONSPLAN
G. FACILITIESOPERATIONSPLAN
H. TRAFFICANDTRAVELMANAGEMENTPLAN
I. CUSTOMERSERVICEPLAN
J. EMERGENCYMANAGEMENTANDOPERATIONPLAN
K. DESIGNANDCONSTRUCTIONREQUIREMENTS
L. ANNUALSTATEOFTHETOLLROADS&CAPITALIMPROVEMENT
PROGRAMREPORTS
VOLUMEIII – ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTMANUAL
CHAPTER TITLE
A. ORGANIZATIONANDGENERALINFORMATION
B. ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENTPLAN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Section Page
A.1. Purpose of Manual.............................................................................................2
A.2. Toll Road ConcessionAgreement....................................................................3
A.2.1. Toll Road Concession Agreement........................................................3
A.2.2. General Terms andConditions.............................................................3
A.2.3. Conflict of Terms..................................................................................3
A.3. MaintenanceObjective......................................................................................4
A.4. Review of Construction Projects & As-Built Drawings...................................5
A.5. Protection of Natural Resources......................................................................6
A.5.1. Noise Control.......................................................................................6
A.5.2. Water Quality.......................................................................................6
A.5.3. Air Quality............................................................................................6
A.5.4. Dust Control.........................................................................................6
A.5.5. Threatenedand Endangered Species..................................................6
A.6. LocationMapof theToll Roads........................................................................7
FigureA.6.1: LocationMap, PR-22.................................................................................7
FigureA.6.2: LocationMap, PR-5...................................................................................7
A.7. Abbreviations and Acronyms...........................................................................8
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A.1. Purpose of Manual
The Operating Standards are comprised of three (3) separate and unique Volumes, as
follows:
 Volume I – Maintenance Manual
 Volume II – Operations & Procedures Manual
 Volume III – Environmental Management Manual
In general, the Operating Standards provide guidelines and criteria to the
Concessionaire regarding the standards, specifications, policies, procedures, permits
and processes that apply to the operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, tolling of, and
improvementsto theToll Roads.
The purpose of this Manual is to provide the general terms and conditions for performing
the required maintenance activities on and within the limits of the Toll Roads, as stated
in the Concession Agreementfor theToll Roads.
For purposes of the Operating Standards, the terms “PR-22” or “José de Diego
Expressway” shall mean all of the features, elements, systems, etc., that are present
within the boundaries established herein that relate to PR-22 “José de Diego
Expressway” and in accordance with the Toll Road Concession Agreement, without
exception. In the same way, the term “PR-5” shall mean all of the features, elements,
systems, etc., that are present within the boundaries established herein that relate to
PR-5 and in accordancewith theToll Road Concession Agreement, without exception.
Similarly, the terms “Toll Road” or “Toll Roads” shall mean all of the features, elements,
systems, etc., that are present within the boundaries established herein that relate to the
collective system of PR-22 and PR-5 and in accordance with the Toll Road Concession
Agreement, without exception.
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A.2. Toll Road ConcessionAgreement
A.2.1. Toll Road Concession Agreement
The Operating Standards are governed by the terms and conditions of the Toll Road
Concession Agreement, dated as of _________, ___, 2010 by and between the Puerto
Rico Highways and Transportation Authority (“PRHTA” or the “Authority”) and
________________ (the"Concessionaire").
A.2.2. General Terms andConditions
The terms and conditions of the Operating Standards are to be those provided for in the
Toll Road Concession Agreement, including but not limited to, those in Article 6 of the
Toll Road Concession Agreement.
A.2.3. Conflict of Terms
Tothe extent anyterm of the Operating Standards conflicts with anyterm or provision as
specified in the Toll Road Concession Agreement, then such term or provision of the Toll
Road Concession Agreement shall govern andshall supersede anysuchconflicting term
or provision. Capitalized terms not defined in the Operating Standards but used herein
have the meaningsset forthin theToll Road Concession Agreement.
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A.3. MaintenanceObjective
The objective of maintenance work within the Toll Roads is to provide motorists a safe
and pleasant passage throughout theToll Roads, while maintaining theToll Roads as an
asset. The major objectives of the Concessionaire’s maintenance program include, but
are not limited, tothefollowing:
 Maintaining all Toll Road features, elements, components and systems in the
best possible condition at all times.
 Improving features that do not meet the requirements of the Operating
Standards, with the ultimate goal to exceed the minimum stated within the
Operating Standards.
 Preserving the Right-Of-Way, and each type of roadway, structure, safety
convenience or device, planting, signage, illumination equipment and other
facility, in a safe and usable condition to which it has been improved or
constructed.
 Providing proper maintenance, safety and traffic devices for minimal disruptions
and hazards totraffic.
 Identifying and improving safetyfeaturesandsituations.
 Establishing an inventory of maintenancefeatures, including a method of locating
and referencing thosefeatures.
 Establishing work procedures.
 Maintaining a regular program of maintenance for all aspects of Toll Road
maintenance.
 Providing immediateandproper responsetoemergencyand third-partyevents.
 Performing routine, preventative, on-demand and emergency maintenance
activities and work.
 Maintaining the toll revenue systems, special safety conveniences and devices,
and illumination equipment.
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A.4. Review of Construction Projects & As-Built Drawings
Whenever maintenance, renewal or expansion work requires that a member,
component, system or element, etc. be replaced or significantly repaired, the
Concessionaire must create a set of Original Construction Documents and Drawings,
signed and sealed by a Licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico. Such construction drawings and documents are subject to Review and Approval
by the PRHTA, the Federal HighwayAdministration (FHWA) andtheCommonwealth.
Upon completion of construction, the Concessionaire must prepare and submit to
PRHTA and the Commonwealth a complete set of original and As-Built Drawings in both
hard copy and electronic format (in the platform predetermined and prescribed by
PRHTA) for the work completed. In addition, the Concessionaire will be responsible for
creating a separate Original and As-Built set of drawings for the record. The As-Built
drawings shall be stamped or marked “AS-BUILT”, dated, and must be saved and
placed with all other drawingsthat exist for theToll Roads.
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A.5. Protection of Natural Resources
The protection of natural resources is an essential and significant activity within the Toll
Roads. The Concessionaire must comply with all requirements in protecting the natural
resourcesof theregion, the environment and anythreatened or endangered species.
If a project or activity may affect resources, such as wetlands, flood plains, Section 4(f)
properties, or threatened and endangered species, an evaluation of alternatives
appropriately addressing avoidance, minimization and mitigation options as required by
regulations applicable to those resources must be prepared. In addition, if the preferred
alternative will affect such resources, adequate justification must be provided to explain
whyavoidance alternatives were not selected.
A.5.1. Noise Control
Special efforts must be made in the development of a project or activity to comply with
Federal, Commonwealth and Municipal requirements for noise control. Efforts must be
made to consult with appropriate officials to obtain the views of the affectedcommunities
regarding noise impacts and abatement measures and to mitigate any highway-related
or construction noiseimpacts.
A.5.2. Water Quality
Water quality must be maintained within and around the Toll Roads. No construction
improvement, maintenance activity, or daily activity may decrease the quality of surface
waters, ground waters, or wetlands.
A.5.3. Air Quality
All improvements within the Toll Road System must conform to Municipal,
Commonwealth and Federal air implementation plans.
A.5.4. Dust Control
Dust control is essential in maintaining clean air and the prevention of airborne
pollutants. Dust must be controlled within the Toll Roads by implementing best
management practices for all construction and daily activities including land disturbance,
demolition andmaterialhandling processes.
A.5.5. Threatenedand Endangered Species
In the development of a project, an assessment must be made of the likely impacts on
species of plants or animals listed at the Federal and Commonwealth level as
threatened or endangered, and on Commonwealth-designated natural areas. Every
effort must be made to minimize the likelihood of jeopardizing the continued existence of
listed threatened or endangered species or the destruction or adverse modification of a
natural area or an area of habitat which has been designated as critical habitat or
essential habitat.
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A.6. Location of theToll Roads
FigureA.6.1: LocationMap, PR-22
FigureA.6.2: LocationMap, PR-5
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A.7. Abbreviations and Acronyms
The following abbreviations and acronyms are applicable for both Volume I –
Maintenance Manual, andfor VolumeII –Operations and Procedures Manual.
AADT Average Annual DailyTraffic
AAN American Association of Nurserymen
AASHTO American Association of State Highwayand TransportationOfficials
ACI American ConcreteInstitute
ACM Automatic Coin Machine
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
ADT Average DailyTraffic
AIA AmericanInstituteof Architects
ANSI American National StandardsInstitute
APHIS Animal and Plant HealthInspectionService
ASME American Societyof Mechanical Engineers
ASQ American Societyfor Quality
ASTM American SocietyforTesting and Materials
ATD AutomaticTraction Devices
ATIS Advanced Traveler Information System
AWWA AmericanWaterWorksAssociation
BA Bachelor of Arts
BS Bachelor of Science
BSCE Bachelor of Science –Civil Engineering
CAN Collision/Accident Notification
CCTV Closed-Circuit Television
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CMA Calcium Magnesium Acetate
CMS Changeable MessageSign
COOP Concept of Operations Plan
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