Specifications include, but are not limited to: 11 EA 21 x 55 x 40’ Steel Beams (Grade 50). 1) Test code for the strength of materials is ASTM A-572/A-992. 2) All steel shall meet the requirements of AASHTO M270, Grade 50 including the supplemental requirements for Charpy V-Notch toughness for Zone 1. Steel meeting ASTM A-709, Grade 50 may be used provided the supplemental requirements to AASHTO M270, Grade 50, for Charpy V-Notch toughness for Zone 1 are also met. 3) If the Vendor requires a hole in a sheet pile for lifting or other purposes, the size of the hole is limited to a one and one-half (1 ½) inch diameter. If the hole is drilled or punched, no repair is necessary other than touch up of any applicable coating. If the hole is formed with a cutting torch, the portion of the pile contacting the hole must be cut off and wasted. Burned holes cannot be repaired. All flame cut edges shall meet the requirements of Section 1072- 11. 4) All steel shall be shop cleaned. 5) All steel shall be painted by vendor according to Paint System #1, reference the NCDOT Structural Steel Shop Coatings Program: https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/Materials/MaterialsResources/Structural%20Steel%20Shop%20Coating s%20Program.pdf 6) All coats to be shop applied unless otherwise specified. 7) Shop inspection is required. 8) Note: This bid shall be based on furnishing domestic steel and iron materials. In addition, all manufacturing processes, including application of a coating for these materials, must occur in the United States.