WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL AND WEST SACRAMENTO REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR
AGENCY & WEST SACRAMENTO FINANCING AUTHORITY
City Council Regular Meeting
MARCH 18, 2026 AGENDA
Martha Guerrero, Mayor
Verna Sulpizio Hull, Mayor Pro Tem
Quirina Orozco, Council Member
Norma Alcala, Council Member
Dawnté Early, Council Member
Aaron Laurel, City Manager
Jeffrey Mitchell, City Attorney
7:00 PM Regular Meeting Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Land Acknowledgment
The meeting will be held at City Hall, City Council Chambers, 1110 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION – PART I
1. PRESENTATIONS BY THE PUBLIC ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA WITHIN THE
JURISDICTION OF THE COUNCIL
The Council is prohibited from discussing issues not on the agenda brought to them at this time.
According to State Law (the Brown Act), items must first be noticed on the agenda before any discussion or action.
PRESENTATIONS
2. City Manager's Office
PROCLAMATION OF THE WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL RECOGNIZING MARCH 2026
AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
Objective: The objective of this report is to formally support the American Red Cross and its local chapter for responding to emergencies and providing comfort to members of the West Sacramento community in need.
Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council adopt a proclamation recognizing March 2026 as American Red Cross Month in the City of West Sacramento.
CONSENT AGENDA
Anyone wishing to address the Council, or any agenda item, may fill out the Request to Speak card and present it to the City Clerk prior to the completion of staff presentation. Items on the Consent Agenda will be considered in one motion and the Request to Speak card should be turned in prior to the first item on Consent.
1 3. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO B&M CIVIL LLC dba B&M BUILDERS FOR THE 6TH STREET & CUMMINS WAY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT (CIP 12023) Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to consider approval of the plans and specifications; and award of a construction contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders for the 6th Street & Cummins Way Traffic Safety Project (CIP 12023).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Find that a Class 1 exemption under California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301 is the appropriate level of environmental review for CEQA for the construction of the 6th Street & Cummins Way Traffic Safety Project (CIP 12023); 2) Approve the Project Plans and Specifications for the 6th Street & Cummins Way Traffic Safety Project; 3) Award a construction contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, B&M Civil LLC; 4) Delegate Authority to the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with B&M Civil LLC for an amount not to exceed $127,937.00; 5) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee to execute nonsubstantive changes or modifications, amendments, change orders, agreements, and purchases up to 20% of the construction contract ($25,587.40) with approval from the City Attorney; and 6) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend the term of the construction contract with B&M Civil LLC, if necessary.
4. Capital Projects
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO ROBERT A. BOTHMAN CONSTRUCTION FOR BRYTE PARK MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT (CIP 62138) Objective: The purpose of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to award a construction contract to Robert A. Bothman Construction for the Bryte Park Master Plan Implementation Project (CIP 62138).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Find that the environmental impacts of awarding a construction contract to Robert A. Bothman Construction for the Bryte Park Master Plan Implementation Project (CIP 62138) are fully analyzed in the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by the Council on October 5, 2016 and March 5, 2026 Addendum, and that the need for subsequent environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164 is not triggered; 2) Award a construction contract to Robert A. Bothman Construction in the amount not to exceed $48,076,000 for the Bryte Park Master Plan Implementation Project (CIP 62138); 3) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract with Robert A. Bothman Construction in the amount of $48,076,000; 4) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to approve change orders and contract amendments up to 20% ($9,615,200) of the total contract value; 5) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications to the contract, with approval from the City Attorney; and 6) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute amendments to extend the term of the contract, if necessary.
5. Economic Development & Housing
2 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 26-13 AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO
AGREEMENTS TO RECEIVE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
GRANT FUNDS, APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE GRAND GATEWAY
EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT, AND RELATED ACTIONS FOR THE GRAND
GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with information to consider approval of Resolution 26-13 authorizing the City of West Sacramento to enter into any necessary agreements with the California Housing and Community Development Department to receive Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Program funds for various local transportation improvements and housing programs, as well as approving the Second Amendment to the Grand Gateway Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (“ENA”) and related actions to support the Grand Gateway Development.
Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution 26- 13 (Attachment 1) authorizing the City of West Sacramento to enter into any and all necessary agreements with the California Housing and Community Development Department to receive Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Program funds for select transportation improvements and housing programs; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve the Second Amendment to the Grand Gateway Exclusive Negotiating Agreement consistent with the changes provided in this report.
6. Economic Development & Housing
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 26-22 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR, AND RECEIPT
OF, PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the Council with information needed to consider adoption of Resolution 26-22 approving an application to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for the Prohousing Incentive Program and other related actions.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Adopt Resolution 26-22 approving the submittal of an application for the Prohousing Incentive Program; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and deliver the application and related documents and, if funded, execute a Standard Agreement, all amendments thereto, and any other related documents.
7. Parks & Recreation
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 26-1 AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT
FUNDING FROM THE OUTDOOR RECREATION LEGACY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE
BRYTE PARK IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT
Objective: The objective of this report is to facilitate City Council consideration of Resolution 26-1 authorizing the acceptance of $15,000,000 in grant funding from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program grant funding for the Bryte Park Master Plan Implementation Project. 3 Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve the acceptance of $15 million of grant funding from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Program for the Bryte Park Master Plan Implementation Project; 2) Adopt Resolution 26-1 appropriating the $15 million ORLP grant funds and $604,178 from the Childcare Impact Fee fund to CIP 62138; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute, on the behalf of the City, any and all contracts and agreements necessary to satisfy the terms of the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program grant.
8. Police
CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE FY 2024 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP) – URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) SUBAWARD OF $21,241 FOR THE PURCHASE OF EOD EQUIPMENT AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 26-14
ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDING FOR THE GRANT
Objective: The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with information needed to consider acceptance of the FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program-Urban Area Security Initiative subaward for $21,241, which will fund the purchase of EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) equipment.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: (1) Adopt resolution 26- 14 authorizing the acceptance of the FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program-Urban Area Security Initiative subaward for $21,241; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all grant-related documents, contracts and purchase orders for the purchases related to the grant.
9. Police
CONSIDERATION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE ANNUAL REPORT
AFFIRMING RENEWAL OF
ORDINANCE 22-16
Objective: The purpose of this report is to comply with current AB 481 regulations, which require that law enforcement agencies obtain approval from the applicable governing body for the funding, acquisition, collaboration or other use of “military equipment” as defined by Section 7070(c).
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends the City Council: 1) Receive the Police Department military equipment use policy and annual report; 2) Accept public comments concerning the report; and 3) Affirm renewal of Ordinance 22-16.
10. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPITAL AREA REGIONAL TOLLING AUTHORITY FOR A LOAN FROM THE MEASURE V FUND OF UP TO $14 MILLION FOR
STARTUP OPERATIONS
Objective: The purpose of this item is to effectuate a loan from the City’s Measure V fund to the Capital Area Regional Tolling Authority (CARTA) to enable CARTA to fund startup operations and implement toll revenue service within the Interstate 80 corridor in Yolo County. 4 Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Loan Agreement with CARTA in a form approved by the City Attorney; 2) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes or modifications to the Loan Agreement and its attachments with the approval of the City Attorney; and 3) Adopt Resolution 26-25, appropriating funds in FY 2025-26 from Measure V (Fund 109) unencumbered balance for the loan to CARTA.
11. City Manager's Office
CONSIDERATION OF UPDATED ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES UNDER CITY COUNCIL
AUTHORITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS, PROCESSES, AND BEST PRACTICES Objective: The purpose of this report is to present for the Council’s consideration and approval Administrative Policies under City Council authority that have been updated in response to updated laws, processes, and best practices.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Approve the new Administrative Policy: IX-A-09 City Sponsored Events; 2) Approve the revisions to the following Administrative Policies: I-D-4 Employee Use of Passes or Tickets, IX-A-06 Community Events Fee Waivers; and 3) Approve the deletion of the following Administrative Policies: XII-B-01 Tax Increment Use of Housing Set-Aside, XII-B-02 Development Assistance, XII-C-01 Selection of Title Companies, XII-C-02 Index of Past Studies Conducted by City and Consultants.
REGULAR AGENDA
NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Finance
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS 26-23 AND 26-24 MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS ABOUT WRITTEN OBJECTIONS AND IMPLEMENTING WATER AND
SEWER RATES FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
Objective: Proposition 218 requires that a public hearing be held to consider and count protests prior to the consideration of adjustments to water and sewer rates. After holding the protest hearing and making findings on written objections received by the City on the proposed rates via Resolution 26-23, the City Council will consider Resolution 26-24 which proposes the maximum water and sewer rates to be implemented over five years, beginning April 1, 2026.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Receive the staff report and presentation regarding proposed water and sewer rate adjustments and the written objections submitted pursuant to Government Code Section 537959.1 (AB 2257); 2) Open the Proposition 218 public hearing regarding the proposed water and sewer rate adjustments and accept public comments; 3) Adopt Resolution 26-23 making findings regarding the written objections received and the City’s written responses, determining whether the objections warrant clarification, reduction, or further review of the proposed rates pursuant to Government Code section 53759.1; 4) Close the public hearing; 5) Recess to tabulate protests; and 6) If a majority 5 protest does not exist, adopt Resolution 26-24 establishing water and sewer service rates for the next five years, beginning April 1, 2026; 6) Adopt the Rate Assistance program for Low Income and Fixed Income Senior utility customers.
13. Community Development
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 26-1 AMENDING TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY), TITLE 17 (ZONING) AND TITLE 18 (FLOODPLAIN
MANAGEMENT) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
Objective: The purpose of this item is to facilitate the Council’s consideration of Ordinance 26-1 regarding proposed amendments to Title 8 (Health and Safety), Title 17 (Zoning), and Title 18 (Floodplain Management) of the Municipal Code.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council: 1) Waive first reading and read by title only Ordinance 26-1 amending Title 8 (Health and Safety), Title 17 (Zoning), and Title 18 (Floodplain Management) of the Municipal Code; and 2) Find that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to §15305 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) and §15061(b)(3) (where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment) of the CEQA Guidelines.
14. Community Development
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 26-3 REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 5.12 OF THE CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO MASSAGE BUSINESSES
Objective: The item is a public hearing and consideration of first reading of Ordinance 26-3 repealing and reenacting Chapter 5.12 (Massage Parlors) of the West Sacramento Municipal Code.
Recommendation: Staff respectfully recommend that the City Council: 1) Conduct the public hearing; 2) Find that the project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) – the “Common Sense Exemption”; and 3)Conduct the first reading of Ordinance 26-3, by title and number only, repealing and reenacting Chapter 5.12 of the City of West Sacramento Municipal Code related to Massage Businesses.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION – PART II
15. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS / ASSIGNMENTS
Bikeshare Policy Steering Committee --------------------------------------------Guerrero, Alternate - Early City/County 2x2 ----------------------------------------------------Guerrero/Orozco, Alternate – Sulpizio Hull City/School 2x2 ------------------------------------------------------Guerrero/Sulpizio Hull, Alternate - Alcala Executive Commission to Address Homelessness --------------------Sulpizio Hull, Alternate - Orozco EIFD Public Financing Authority-----------------------------------------------Guerrero, Alcala, Sulpizio Hull League of California Cities --------------------------------------------------- Alcala, Alternate – Sulpizio Hull Local Agency Formation Commission ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Alcala Port District Commission ---------------------------------------------------------Guerrero, Early, Sulpizio Hull 6 Remote Access Network ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Guerrero River City Regional Stadium Financing Authority------------------------------------------Guerrero, Orozco Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) ------------------------Early; Alternate - Guerrero Sacramento Area Sewer District Board ----------------------------------Orozco; Alternate - Sulpizio Hull West Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency JPA ----------------------------Alcala; Alternate - Orozco Yolo Animal Servies Planning Agency JPA----------------------------Guerrero; Alternate – Sulpizio Hull Yolo County Housing Authority-------------------------------------------------Early, Alternate - Sulpizio Hull Yolo Transportation District -----------------------------------------------------Early, Alternate - Sulpizio Hull Yolo Habitat Conservancy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sulpizio Hull Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District ----------------------------Alcala; Alternate – Sulpizio Hull Yolo Subbasin Sustainable Groundwater Agency-------------------------Sulpizio Hull; Alternate - Early
COUNCIL INTERMEDIARY REPRESENTATIVES
Delta Protection Commission -------------------------------------------------------Vacant; Alternate - Vacant New Hope Community Development Corporation---------------------------------Early; Alternate - Alcala Yolo County Consolidated Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board--------Sulpizio Hull
16. PART II
A. Council Calendar
B. City Manager Report
C. City Attorney Report
D. Staff Direction from City Council Members
E. Future Agenda Item Requests by Council
F. Adjourn
I, Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda for the March 18, 2026 regular and closed session meetings of the West Sacramento City Council, Redevelopment Successor Agency and Financing Authority was posted March 13, 2026 at the rear entrance at City Hall, 1110 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento, CA and was available for public review. __________________________________________
Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk
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MEETING DATE: March 18, 2026 ITEM #
SUBJECT:
PROCLAMATION OF THE WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL
RECOGNIZING MARCH 2026 AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
INITIATED OR REQUESTED BY: REPORT COORDINATED OR PREPARED BY:
[X] Council [ ] Staff
[ ] Other
Lanaya Lewis, Public Information Officer
City Manager’s Office
ATTACHMENT [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Information [ ] Direction [ X ] Action
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this report is to formally support the American Red Cross and its local chapter for responding to emergencies and providing comfort to members of the West Sacramento community in need.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council adopt a proclamation recognizing March 2026 as American Red Cross Month in the City of West Sacramento.
BACKGROUND
For more than 145 years, the American Red Cross has provided critical humanitarian aid and disaster relief to individuals and families in need, helping communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. In West Sacramento, the American Red Cross California Gold Country Region continues to play an important role in community safety and preparedness through education, emergency response, and volunteer driven service.
In the past year, the Red Cross California Gold Country Region has supported residents through a range of initiatives, including free smoke alarm installations, bilingual Hands Only CPR presentations, and Be Red Cross Ready preparedness trainings. These efforts help equip community members with the knowledge and resources needed to prevent emergencies and respond effectively when they occur.
ANALYSIS
Recognizing March 2026 as American Red Cross Month aligns with the City’s ongoing commitment to public safety, emergency preparedness, and community resilience. By adopting this proclamation, the City Council acknowledges the vital contributions of American Red Cross volunteers and staff and encourages residents to support and engage in the organization’s humanitarian mission.
Environmental Considerations
N/A
Commission Recommendation
N/A
Strategic Plan Integration
N/A
Coordination and Review
N/A
Budget/Cost Impact
N/A
ATTACHMENT
Proclamation
9 PROCLAMATION OF THE WEST SACRAMENTO CITY COUNCIL
RECOGNIZING MARCH 2026 AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
WHEREAS, in March, we celebrate American Red Cross Month by honoring our neighbors who make the humanitarian mission of the Red Cross possible in West Sacramento; and
WHEREAS, their acts of kindness change lives, bringing relief, comfort and hope when help cannot wait, and the compassionate spirit runs deep in our community, as it has for 145 years; and
WHEREAS, those who serve with the California Gold Country Region light the way during emergencies: delivering shelter, food and comfort after disasters; providing a safe, lifesaving blood supply for patients facing conditions like cancer treatments, childbirth complications and traumatic injuries; assisting military members, veterans and their families with 24/7 global support; and empowering individuals with skills like first aid and CPR that save lives; and
WHEREAS, the Red Cross Gold Country Region team responded to 630 home fires, hosted 270 blood drives, provided services to 490 military families, and trained more than 35,780 people in first aid, CPR and AED, water safety, babysitting and other lifesaving skills in 2025; and
WHEREAS, these collective efforts are a powerful reminder that the strength of our community lies in our shared commitment to one another; and WHEREAS, disaster preparedness remains a priority in West Sacramento, and the American Red Cross supports this effort through community education and free smoke alarm installation events that help residents prepare for and prevent emergencies; and WHEREAS, let us celebrate our local heroes and resolve to continue lifting each other up, so no one faces an emergency alone as we mark Red Cross Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the City Council of the City of West Sacramento hereby recognizes March 2026 as American Red Cross Month and encourages all residents of West Sacramento to reach out and support its humanitarian mission.
PROCLAIMED THIS 18th day of March 2026.
ATTEST:
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Martha Guerreo, Mayor Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk
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MEETING DATE: March 18, 2026 ITEM # 3
SUBJECT:
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO B&M CIVIL LLC DBA B&M BUILDERS FOR THE 6TH STREET & CUMMINS WAY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROJECT (CIP 12023)
INITIATED OR REQUESTED BY: REPORT COORDINATED OR PREPARED BY:
[ ] Council [ x ] Staff
[ ] Other
Christian Asuncion, Senior Engineer
Capital Projects Department
ATTACHMENT [ x ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Information [ ] Direction [ x ] Action
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this report is to provide the City Council with sufficient information to consider approval of the plans and specifications and award of a construction contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders for the 6th Street & Cummins Way Traffic Safety Project (CIP 12023).
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council:
1) Find that a Class 1 exemption under California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301 is the appropriate level of environmental review for CEQA for the construction of the 6th Street & Cummins Way Traffic Safety Project (CIP 12023); 2) Approve the Project Plans and Specifications for the 6th Street & Cummins Way Traffic Safety Project; 3) Award a construction contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, B&M Civil LLC; 4) Delegate Authority to the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with B&M Civil LLC for an amount not to exceed $127,937.00;
5) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute non-substantive changes or modifications, amendments, change orders, agreements, and purchases up to 20% of the construction contract ($25,587.40) with approval from the City Attorney; and
6) Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to extend the term of the construction contract with B&M Civil LLC, if necessary.
BACKGROUND
Located within the Broderick community of West Sacramento, the intersection of 6th Street and Cummins Way has experienced multiple instances of vehicles exceeding the posted speed limit along Cummins Way and crashing into properties located near that intersection. In response to crashes and feedback from residents, City staff engaged with the neighborhood to assess the implementation of traffic calming measures. As a result, the City moved forward with implementing preliminary measures, including the installation of all-way stop signs, a speed feedback sign, and advance warning signs at the intersection.
Despite the preliminary traffic calming measures, vehicles continue to speed through the intersection. One residential property has been struck multiple times by vehicles. The property owner requested that the City implement additional measures to protect their home. On May 19, 2023, the City entered into an agreement with the property owner to reimburse them for the construction of landscaping or other physical barriers to prevent and mitigate future damage.
On May 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 23-44, amending the Capital Improvement Program, by adding the 6th Street & Cummins Way Traffic Safety Project (CIP 12023) to further evaluate the intersection and develop a comprehensive strategy to address this ongoing issue. On November 1, 2023, the City Council approved a professional services contract with Psomas, an engineering and infrastructure consulting firm, for a feasibility study and preliminary engineering design for traffic calming measures.
As part of the feasibility study, on January 16, 2025, City staff and Psomas held a community workshop to present a series of traffic calming measures and receive comments and feedback. The feasibility study was completed on May 2, 2025, with traffic calming measures identified and supported by City departments, including the Fire and Police Departments, as well as the Yolo Transportation District (YoloTD), and residents. The measures recommended for implementation include speed humps, a raised median curb, vertical delineators, signing, and lighting.
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th Street & Cummins Construction Contract
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On February 19, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution 25-19, adding additional funds to the project for Psomas to complete the final design and develop construction bid documents, including the project plans, specifications, and estimate. Upon completion of construction, the 6th Street & Cummins Way Traffic Safety Project will provide traffic calming measures to slow speeds and reduce crashes.
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the Public Contract Code, the project was publicly advertised for construction in the West Sacramento News Ledger, City of West Sacramento website, and an Invitation to Bid (25-108-ITB) was released on OpenGov, the City’s eProcurement system with the following timeline:
Original Date Extended Date
Advertisement: 01/13/2026 N/A
Pre-Bid Meeting: 01/20/2026 N/A
Questions Due: 01/22/2026 N/A
Post Responses to Questions: 01/27/2026 N/A
Bid Open: 02/05/2026 N/A
There were no addenda released during the bidding process. The two (2) bid proposals received and publicly opened on February 5, 2026, are as follows:
Table 1. 6th Street & Cummins Way Traffic Safety Project (CIP 12023) - Bid Summary Rank Contractor Bid Amount
1 B&M Civil LLC $127,937.00
2 Swierstok Enterprise, Inc. $188,968.00
As summarized above and based on the review and evaluation of all bids received along with required documentation, staff determined that B&M Civil LLC is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The engineer’s estimate at the time of bidding was $130,000.00, and the lowest bid is 2% lower than the engineer’s estimate.
Staff is therefore recommending that the Council award the construction contract to B&M Civil LLC, in the amount of $127,937.00
Upon award of the contract by the City Council, staff will coordinate with the contractor to execute the contract and issue a Notice to Proceed for Construction.
Environmental Considerations
Staff has determined that the appropriate level of environmental review for this project is a Categorical Exemption as identified under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301 Class 1 (c) of the California Environmental Quality Act. A Notice of Exemption will be filed with Yolo County for this project upon award of the contract (Attachment 3). This project is a rehabilitation and/or maintenance of the roadway facility involving no expansion of use beyond the existing, therefore falls under the Class 1 Categorical Exemption
Commission Recommendation
Not Applicable
Strategic Plan Integration
Not Applicable
Alternatives
The City Council may choose among the following alternatives:
1) Approve the recommended actions as stated above.
2) Amend the recommended actions.
3) Decline to approve the recommended actions or cancel the project.
Alternatives 2 and 3 are not recommended because they would delay the implementation of traffic safety improvements at this location.
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th Street & Cummins Construction Contract
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Coordination and Review
This report was prepared by the Capital Projects Department in coordination with and review by the Finance Department.
Budget/Cost Impact
This project is included in the City’s current Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as CIP 12023: 6th St & Cummins Way Traffic Safety Project and is fully funded. There are approximately $380,000 in funds remaining which is sufficient to fund the contract, contingency and remaining staff time for the project.
Table 2. Project Funding
City Funds Amount
Fund: Measure E (FY 22/23) $ 125,000.00
Fund: Measure E (FY 23/24) $ 71,364.00
Fund: Measure E (FY 24/25) $ 40,000.00
Road Fund - Gas Tax (FY 24/25) $ 473,636.00
Funding Total $ 710,000.00
ATTACHMENTS
1) Vicinity Map
2) CPE 26-051 B&M Builders Construction Contract
3) Notice of Exemption
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Contract Documents
6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 3-3
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
THIS CONTRACT made on March 18, 2026 by and between the City of West Sacramento (“City”), and B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders, hereinafter “Contractor”. The City and Contractor may be collectively referred to as the “parties”.
The parties have mutually covenanted and agreed as follows:
1. THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
The complete Contract consists of the following documents (“Contract Documents”):
Invitation to Bid (See Part 1)
Accepted Bid (and all accompanying documents)
Addenda Nos. ________, as issued
Bidders List of Subcontractors, (See Part 2)
Construction Contract (See Part 3)
Payment Bond to accompany Contract (See Part 3)
Performance Bond to accompany Contract (See Part 3)
Contractor’s Certification Regarding Workers’ Compensation (See Part 3) General Conditions (See Part 4)
Supplemental Conditions (Special Provisions) (See Part 5) Drawings (See Part 8)
Technical Specifications (See Part 5)
Change Orders
City of West Sacramento Standard Specifications 2002, with Amendments #1 & #2 State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Standard Specifications 2024
2. THE WORK:
The Contractor agrees to furnish all tools, equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor, transportation, and material necessary to perform and complete in a good and workmanlike manner, the 6th and Cummins Traffic Safety Projects as called for, and in the manner designated in, and in strict conformity with, the Contract Documents. It is understood and agreed that the tools, equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor, transportation, and material shall be furnished and the work performed and completed as required in the Drawings and Specifications under the sole direction and control of the Contractor, and subject to inspection and approval of the City, or its representatives. The City hereby designates as its representative for the purpose of this Contract the following named person: Christian Asuncion.
3. CONTRACT PRICE:
The City agrees to pay and the Contractor agrees to accept, in full payment for the work above agreed to be done, the sum of one hundred twenty seven thousand, nine hundred thirty seven dollars ($127,937.00) for the Project subject to additions and deductions as provided in the Contract Documents.
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4. COMPLETION DATE:
The Project shall be commenced on the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. The total project will be completed within Thirty (30) working days after procurement of materials, which is estimated to take One hundred twenty (120) working days, for base bid items as defined in the General Conditions, after the date stated in the Notice to Proceed. The time required to procure materials shall not be counted toward the number of working days.
5. NOTICE AND SERVICE THEREOF:
Any notice from one party to the other under the Contract shall be in writing and shall be dated and signed by the party giving such notice or by a duly authorized representative of such party. Any such notice shall not be effective for any purpose whatsoever unless served in the following manner, namely:
(a) If the notice is given to the City, by personal delivery thereof to the Director of Capital Projects, or by depositing the same in the United States mail, enclosed in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and certified; addressed to the City at:
City of West Sacramento
Christian Asuncion, Associate Civil Engineer
1110 West Capitol Avenue, 1st Floor
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(b) If the notice is given to the Contractor, by personal delivery thereof to said Contractor or to its duly authorized representative at the site of the project, or by depositing the same in the United States mail, enclosed in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and certified; addressed to the Contractor at:
Business B&M Civil LLC
Attention Patrick Mullen, President
Street Address 11330 Sunrise Park Dr, Suite C
City, State, Zip Code Rancho Cordova, Sacramento, CA 95742 (c) If the notice is given to the surety or any other person, by personal delivery to such surety or other person, or by depositing the same in the United States mail, enclosed in a sealed envelope, addressed to such surety or other person, as the case may be, at the address of such surety or person last communicated by it to the party giving the notice, postage prepaid and certified.
6. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:
Liquidated damages as provided for in the General Conditions of the Contract shall be in the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) for each and every day as defined therein for each different scope of work as defined by the Base Bid and each change order except as otherwise specified in the Supplemental Conditions.
7. PREVAILING WAGE:
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 3-5 Copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations in accordance with Labor Code section 1773.2 are on file at the City, and copies are available for inspection at that office to any interested party on request.
Bidders shall be responsible for verifying with the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations that all such copies of the prevailing rate provided by the City are current and accurate. The requirement to pay the wage rate so specified is further detailed in the General Conditions.
8. CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
By the execution of this Contract, Contractor hereby certifies that it is registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations as required pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 (Contractor registration).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, four (4) identical counterparts of this Contract, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed an original, have been duly executed by the above-named parties, on the date noted on the first page of this Contract.
Date Patrick Mullen, President
B&M Civil LLC
Date Amanda Berlin, Assistant City Manager
City of West Sacramento
Approved as to form:
Jeffrey Mitchell, City Attorney
Attest:
Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk
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17 Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total 1 Progress Schedule 1 LS $1,000.00 $1,000.00
2 Mobilization 1 LS $9,225.00 $9,225.00
3 Erosion, Sediment, and Water Pollution Control 1 LS $4,500.00 $4,500.00 4 Traffic Control Systems 1 LS $8,750.00 $8,750.00
5 2" Cold Plane AC Pavement 89 SY $68.00 $6,052.00
6 HMA (Type A) 23 TON $855.00 $19,665.00
7 Furnish & Install Flexible Traffic Post
(Shur-Tite U-Flex Surface Mount Delineator- 36"
White) 6 EA $150.00 $900.00
8 Furnish & Install Flexible Traffic Post
(Shur-Tite U-Flex Flush Mount Delineator - 30"
Yellow) 5 EA $295.00 $1,475.00
9 Furnish & Install Flexible Traffic Post
(Shur-Curb Traffic Separator w/ U-Flex Post - 36"
Yellow) 4 EA $295.00 $1,180.00
10 Install 6” Thermoplastic Striping 61 LF $10.00 $610.00 11 Install Thermoplastic Pavement Markings 99 SF $25.00 $2,475.00 12 Furnish and Install Roadside Sign 13 EA $205.00 $2,665.00 13 Relocate Existing Sign 2 EA $500.00 $1,000.00
14 New Sign Post to Install 7 EA $420.00 $2,940.00
15 Radar Speed Feedback Sign 2 EA $13,750.00 $27,500.00 16 Minor Concrete (Mountable Curb) 2 CY $3,500.00 $7,000.00 17 Streetlighting 1 LS $31,000.00 $31,000.00
Total $127,937.00
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023. Page | 2-21 Schedule of Measurement and Payment
1. Progress Schedule (Critical Path Method): The contract lump sum price paid for this bid item shall include full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for performing all work involved in Progress Schedule (Critical Path Method) as described in Section 01 32 16 of the Technical Specifications. Work includes, but is not limited to, providing a Level 2 Critical Path Method Schedule demonstrating construction activities for start up, performing work, and completion activities, monthly schedule updates, weekly look ahead schedules, and conform to the requirements of these specifications.
2. Mobilization: The contract lump sum price paid for this bid item shall include full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for performing all work involved in Mobilization as described in Section 01 71 13 of the Technical Specifications. This item includes work involved in preparatory work and operations, including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies to the project site, for the establishment of all offices, buildings, and other facilities necessary for work on the project, and for all other work and operations which must be performed or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site. The cost for mobilization shall not exceed 5% of the total bid.
3. Erosion, Sediment, and Water Pollution Control: The contract lump sum price paid for this bid item shall include full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for performing all work involved in Erosion, Sediment, and Water Pollution Control as described in Section 01 57 23 of the Technical Specifications. This item includes performing all work involved in installation, maintenance, removal, as well as developing and implementing a Water Pollution Control Program (WPCP). The WPCP shall specify Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will prevent all construction pollutants from contacting storm water and with the intent of keeping all products of erosion from moving off site into receiving waters.
Work shall also include complying with the project WPCP provisions, providing a WPCP that shall be on site at all times during the duration of the project, and shall indicate how non-compliance with the plan will be corrected. Work includes compliance with all laws and regulations of the California State Water Resources Control Board under the Construction General Permit.
4. Traffic Control System: The contract lump sum price paid for this bid item shall include full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for performing all work involved in Traffic Control System as described in Section 01 55 26 of the Technical Specifications. This item includes performing all work in designing, implementing, erecting and removal, and maintaining traffic control devices, systems, and plans as either shown on the project plans or provided by the contractor. Payment shall be based on a percentage of the working days completed for the contract unless otherwise stated in the contract documents.
5. 2” Cold Plane AC Pavement: Payment for this bid item shall be measured and paid by square yard and shall include full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for performing all work involved in 2” Cold Plane AC Pavement as described in Section 32 12 16 of the Technical Specifications. This bid item includes, but is not limited to, performing all work involved in 2” cold planning as indicated on the plans including sawcutting, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore. Limits of pavement grinding shall be field verified by the City Engineer prior to performing work.
6. HMA (Type A): Payment for this bid item shall be measured and paid by ton and shall include full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, and CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023. Page | 2-22 incidentals, and for performing all work involved in HMA (Type A) as described in Section 32 12 16 of the Technical Specifications. This item includes placing asphalt concrete (Type A, 1/2” maximum aggregate, PG 64-10) including tack coat, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore. Measurement and payment shall be based on the weight tickets provided by the Contractor to the City Inspector.
7. Furnish & Install Flexible Traffic Post (Shur-Tite U-Flex Surface Mount Delineator – 36” White): Payment for this bid item shall be measured and paid by each and shall include full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for performing all work involved in Furnish & Install Flexible Traffic Post (Shur-Tite U-Flex Surface Mount Delineator – 36” White) as described in Section 32 17 23 of the Technical Specifications. This item includes performing all work involved in flexible traffic post (Shur-Tite U-Flex Surface Mounted Delineator or equivalent) of the size and color shown on the plans, complete with anchor system, curb and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore. Measurement and payment shall be based on each flexible traffic post furnished and installed (Shur-Tite U-Flex Surface Mounted Delineator or equivalent).
8. Furnish & Install Flexible Traffic Post (Shur-Tite U-Flex Flush Mount Delineator30” Yellow): Payment for this bid item shall be measured and paid by each and shall include full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for performing all work involved in Furnish & Install Flexible Traffic Post (Shur-Tite U-Flex Surface Mount Delineator – 30” Yellow) as described in Section 32 17 23 of the Technical Specifications. This item includes performing all work involved in flexible traffic post (Shur-Tite U-Flex Surface Mounted Delineator or equivalent) of the size and color shown on the plans, complete with anchor system, curb and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore. Measurement and payment shall be based on each flexible traffic post furnished and installed (Shur-Tite U-Flex Surface Mounted Delineator or equivalent).
9. Furnish & Install Flexible Traffic Post (Shur-Curb Traffic Separator w/ U-Flex Post- 36” Yellow): Payment for this bid item shall be measured and paid by each and shall include full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for performing all work involved in Furnish & Install Flexible Traffic Post (Shur-Curb Traffic Separator w/ U-Flex Post – 36” Yellow) as described in Section 32 17 23 of the Technical Specifications. This work includes performing all work involved in flexible traffic post (Shur-Curb Traffic Separator w/ U-Flex post or equivalent) of the size and color shown on the plans, complete with anchor system, curb and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore. Measurement and payment shall be based on each flexible traffic post furnished and installed (Shur-Curb Traffic Separator w/ U-Flex post or equivalent).
10. Install 6” Thermoplastic Striping: Payment for this bid item shall be measured and paid by linear foot and shall include full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for performing all work involved in Install 6” Thermoplastic Striping as described in Section 32 17 23 of the Technical Specifications.
This item includes work to install 6” thermoplastic striping of the detail types shown on the plans, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore. Measurement and payment shall be based on linear feet of roadway covered, without deduction for gaps, and including all elements of the detail type (e.g., payment for one foot of Detail 32 includes payment for all 4 lines making up the detail).
11. Install Thermoplastic Pavement Markings: Payment for this bid item shall be measured and paid by square feet and shall include full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for performing all work involved in Install Thermoplastic Pavement Markings as described in Section 32 17 23 of the Technical Specifications. This item includes performing all work involved in installing CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023. Page | 2-23 thermoplastic pavement markings as shown on the plans, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore. Measurement and payment shall be based on the square foot area of thermoplastic pavement marking placed.
12. Furnish and Install Roadside Sign: Payment for this bid item shall be measured and paid by each and shall include full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for performing all work involved in Furnish and Install Roadside Sign as described in Section 32 17 23 of the Technical Specifications. Sign posts paid for under other bid item. This item includes performing all work involved in furnish and install roadside sign and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore. Measurement and payment shall be based on each furnish and install roadside sign.
13. Relocate Existing Sign: Payment for this bid item shall be measured and paid by each and shall include full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for performing all work involved in Relocate Existing Sign as described in Section 32 17 23 of the Technical Specifications. This item includes performing all work involved in relocating existing sign, including removal of existing sign posts and foundations, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore. Measurement and payment shall be based on each relocation of existing sign.
14. New Sign Post to Install: Payment for this bid item shall be measured and paid by each and shall include full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for performing all work involved in New Sign Post to Install as described in Section 32 17 23 of the Technical Specifications. This item includes performing all work involved in new sign post to install as shown on the plans including foundation on which sign will be mounted, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore. This provides posts for any relocation of existing signs and/or furnishment and install roadside signs. Measurement and payment shall be based on each new sign post to install.
15. Install Radar Speed Feedback Sign: Payment for this bid item shall be measured and paid by each and shall include full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for performing all work involved in Install solar powered Radar Speed Feedback Sign as described in Section 32 17 23 of the Technical Specifications. This work includes performing all work involved in installing radar speed feedback signs, to include installation of new sign post and foundation on which the solar powered radar speed feedback sign will be mounted, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore. Measurement and payment shall be based on each radar speed feedback sign and sign post placed.
16. Minor Concrete (Mountable Curb): Payment for this bid item shall be measured and paid by cubic yard and shall include full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for performing all work involved in Minor Concrete (Mountable Curb) as described in Section 32 16 13 of the Technical Specifications. This work includes performing all work involved in installing minor concrete (mountable curb) including dowels, wire mesh, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore. Measurement and payment shall be based on cubic yards of minor concrete (mountable curb) placed.
17. Streetlighting: The contract lump sum price paid for this bid item shall include full compensation for furnishing labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for performing all work involved in Streetlighting as described in Section 26 50 00 of the Technical Specifications. This item includes performing all work involved in placing street lighting as shown on the plans, and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore. Measurement and payment shall be based on the lump sum of streetlighting placed.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 3-11 CONTRACTOR’S CERTIFICATE REGARDING WORKER’S COMPENSATION TO: Christian Asuncion, Associate Engineer
City of West Sacramento
1110 West Capitol Avenue, 1st Floor
West Sacramento, CA 95691
I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code of the State of California which require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Contract. (Contractor)
By
(Business Address)
(Place of Residence)
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-3 PART 4: GENERAL CONDITIONS
SECTION 1
DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
1.01. GENERAL
Wherever the following abbreviations and terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used in these Conditions and other Contract Documents of which these Conditions are a part, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as provided below.
1.02. ABBREVIATIONS
The following abbreviations supplement and modify the Abbreviations in the State Standard Specifications Section 1-1.06 and shall be used in the Contract Documents:
AA Aluminum Association
AA Aluminum Association
AASHTO American Association of State Highway/Transportation Officials ABMA American Boiler Manufacturer's Association
ACI American Concrete Institute
AFBMA Anti-Friction Bearing Manufacturers Association
AGA American Gas Association
AGC Associated General Contractors
AGMA American Gear Manufacturer's Association
AI The Asphalt Institute
AIA American Institute of Architects
AIEE American Institute of Electrical Engineers
AISC American Institute of Steel Construction
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute
ANSI American National Standards Institute, Inc.
APA American Plywood Association
API American Petroleum Institute
APWA American Public Works Association
ARA American Railway Association
AREA American Railway Engineering Association
ASCE American Society Civil Engineers
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
AWG American Wire Gage
AWPA American Wood Preservers' Association
AWS American Welding Society
AWWA American Water Works Association
BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association
CCMTC California Concrete Masonry Technical Committee
CRSI Concrete Reinforcement Steel Institute
ETL Electrical Testing Laboratory
FS Federal Specification
ICBO International Conference of Building Officials
IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IES Illuminating Engineering Society
IPCEA Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-4 JICS Joint Industry Conference Standards
MBMA Metal Building Manufacturer's Association
MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fitting Industry Standards
NBFU National Board of Fire Underwriters
NBS National Building Standards
NEC National Electrical Code
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
PCA Portland Cement Association
RWQCB CA Regional Water Quality Control Board
SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council
SSPWC Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction SWRCB CA State Water Quality Control Board
UBC Uniform Building Code
UL Underwriter's Laboratory
UMC Uniform Mechanical Code
UPC Uniform Plumbing Code
USAS The United States of America Standard Institute
USBR United States Bureau of Reclamation
USPHS United States Public Health Service
WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau
WIC Woodwork Institute of California
1.03. DEFINITIONS
The following definitions supplement and modify the Definitions in the State Standard Specifications Section 1-1.07 and shall be used in the Contract Documents. The intent and meaning of the following definitions, wherever they appear in the Contract Documents, shall be interpreted as follows:
Acceptance - The formal Acceptance by the Engineer of the entire Contract, which has been completed in all respects in accordance with the Specifications and any, approved modifications.
Addenda - Any written change, clarification, or supplement to documents issued for bidding, issued by the City or its Engineer prior to bid.
As-Builts - Drawings prepared by the Contractor that document changes to, or deductions from the Plans, which represent the Work constructed.
Agency - City of West Sacramento
As Approved - The words "as approved," unless otherwise qualified, shall be understood to be followed by the words "by the Engineer."
As Shown, and As Indicated - The words "as shown" and "as indicated" shall be understood to be followed by the words "on the Plans."
Award - The decision of the City Council to accept the proposal of the lowest responsible Bidder for the Work, subject to the execution and approval of a satisfactory contract therefore and bond to secure the performance thereof, and to such other conditions as may be specified or required by law.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-5 Bid - The offer of the Bidder for the Work when made out and submitted on the prescribed bid form, properly signed and guaranteed. A Bid is also known as a Proposal.
Bid Bond or Bid Security - The cash, cashier's check, certified check, or bidder's bond accompanying the bid submitted by the bidder, as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a Contract with the City for the performance of Work herein described.
Bidder - Any individual, firm, partnership or corporation submitting a Bid for the Work contemplated and acting directly or through a duly authorized representative.
Bureau - United States Bureau of Reclamation.
Calendar Day - Each day shown on the calendar.
Change Order - Written order issued by the Engineer to the Contractor covering changes in the Contract and establishing the basis of compensation and time adjustments for work affected by the changes.
City - The City of West Sacramento, also referred to as the Owner or the Department.
City Council or Council - The City Council of the City of West Sacramento.
City Standard Details – The most current edition standard details contained in the City of West Sacramento Standard Specifications (Division V) as amended to the date of the Bid submittal.
City Standard Specifications – Most current edition of the City of West Sacramento Standard Specifications as amended to date of the Bid submittal.
Claim - A separate demand by the Contractor for (i) a time extension, (ii) payment of money or damages arising from work done by or on behalf of the Contractor pursuant to the Contract for a public work and payment of which is not otherwise expressly provided for, or the claimant is not otherwise entitled to, or (iii) an amount the payment of which is disputed by the City.
Contract - The written agreement covering the performance of the Work and the furnishing of labor, materials, tools, and equipment in the construction of the Work. The Contract shall include all Contract Documents and supplemental agreements amending or extending the Work contemplated which may be required to complete the Work in a substantial and acceptable manner. Supplemental agreements are written agreements covering alterations, amendments, or extensions to the contract and include addenda and change orders.
Contract Documents - The Contract Documents are the collective term for all of the documents listed in the Contract Documents, Part 2 – Construction Contract, Paragraph 1.
Contractor - The person or persons, firm, partnership, joint venture, or corporation or other entity who has entered into the Contract with the City to perform the Work.
County - County of Yolo, California.
Date of Completion - Date of filing of the Notice of Completion with the Yolo County Clerk Recorder’s Office.
Date of Execution of the Contract - The date on which the Contract is signed by the City's authorized representative.
Datum - The Figures given in the Specifications or upon the drawings after the word "Elevation" or an abbreviation of it, shall mean U.S.G.S. datum, unless otherwise noted.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-6 Days - Unless otherwise designated, days as used in the Contract Documents shall mean calendar days.
Department - Unless otherwise noted, the Department refers to the City of West Sacramento Capital Projects Department.
Elevation - The figures given on the Plans or in the other Contract Documents after the word "elevation" or abbreviation of it shall mean the distance in feet above the standard datum used by the City.
Engineer - The City Engineer, or the person designated by the City as its engineering representative during the course of construction, acting either directly or through properly authorized agents, such agents acting within the scope of the particular duties delegated to them.
Extra Work - Work other than that required either expressly or implied by the Contract in its executed form.
Field Instructions or Field Orders – Direction given in writing by the Engineer or his designated representative.
His - "His" shall include "her", “their”, and "its.”
Inspector – The person or persons authorized to act as agent(s) for the City in the inspection of the Work.
Laboratory – Material Testing Laboratories authorized by the City Engineer, or representative of the City to test materials and the work completed during the course of completing the construction project.
Notice to Proceed – The written authorization by the City to the Contractor specifying the date the Work may proceed and any conditions regarding the beginning of Work.
Notice of Completion – Notice of Completion is the recorded project completion document filed with the Yolo County Clerk.
Or Equal - The term "or equal" shall be understood to indicate that the "equal" product be the equivalent or better than the product named in function, performance, reliability, quality, and general configuration. Determination of equality in reference to the project design requirements will be made by the Engineer.
Plans or Specification Drawings - The term "Plans," “Capital Improvement Plans,” or "Specification Drawings" refers to the official plans, profiles, cross sections, elevations, details, and other Working Drawings and supplementary drawings, or reproductions thereof, signed by the Engineer, which show the location, character, dimensions, and details of the work to be performed. Plans may either be bound in the same book as the balance of the Contract Documents or bound in separate sets. Regardless of the method of binding, Plans shall be part of the Contract Documents.
Plant - All physical resources, facilities, machinery, equipment, staging, tools, work and storage space other than provided by the Contract, together with subsidiary essentials and necessary maintenance for proper construction and acceptable completion of the project.
Project - The entire Work to be completed under the Contract.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-7 Project Manager - The person designated by the City as its project management representative during the course of construction, acting either directly or through properly authorized agents, such agents acting within the scope of the particular duties delegated to them.
Shop Drawings - Drawings prepared by the fabricator or supplier showing the layout and details of components fabricated in a shop for inclusion in the permanent facility (e.g., structural steel, reinforcing steel, railings, electronic systems).
Site - The area upon or in which the Contractor's operations are carried on and such other areas adjacent thereto as may be designated by the Engineer or shown on the Contract Drawings.
Specifications - The term "specifications" refers to the terms, provisions, and requirements contained herein. Where reference specifications, such as those of "ASTM," "AASHTO," etc. have been referred to, the applicable portions of such standard specifications shall become a part of these Contract Documents.
State - State of California.
State Standard Plans - Standard Plans issued by the State of California Business and Transportation Agency, Department of Transportation, latest edition, and as amended in the Supplemental Conditions and other Contract Documents.
State Standard Specifications - Standard Specifications issued by the State of California Business and Transportation Agency, Department of Transportation, latest edition, and as amended in the Supplemental Conditions and other Contract Documents.
Subcontractor – The term “Subcontractor”, as employed herein, includes only those having a direct contract with the Contractor and it includes one who furnishes material worked to a special design according to the plans and specifications of the work, but does not include one who merely furnishes material not so worked and would be considered a supplier only Substantial Completion – The formal written notice the Contractor gives to the City that Work is complete. “Final Acceptance” is when the City all of the Work is complete. This may initiate the beginning of the warranty period defined by the Contract, but not bind the City to final acceptance nor relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of completing or correcting the work.
Supplemental Conditions – Additions, revisions, special directions, and requirements peculiar to a project and not otherwise thoroughly set forth in the City General Conditions and/or Standard Construction Specifications.
Time Limits - All time limits stated in the Contract Documents are of the essence of the Contract.
Work - All actions which the Contractor is contractually required to do as specified, indicated, shown, contemplated, or implied in the Contract to construct the improvements, including all alterations, amendments, or extensions made by Contract Change Orders or other written orders or directives by the City. Unless specified otherwise in the Contract, the Work is further defined to include furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor, transportation, supervision, and all incidentals necessary to complete the Work.
Working Days – A Working Day is defined as any day, except Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays of the City.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-8 Working Drawings – Drawings furnished by the Contractor showing the layout and details of temporary construction procedures and methods of construction, and data for construction equipment which are to be employed in the construction of the permanent facility (e.g., form drawings, erection drawings, load test pile procedures, pile hammer data, etc.) Written Notice - "Written Notice" shall be deemed to have been duly served when delivered in person to the individual or to a member of the firm or to an officer of the corporation for whom it is intended, or if delivered at or sent by U.S. mail to the last business address known to him who gives the notice as specified in the Contract
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-10 SECTION 2
SCOPE OF WORK
2.01. INTENT OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The intent of the Contract Documents is to prescribe the details for the construction and completion of the Work, which the Contractor undertakes to perform in accordance with the terms of the Contract. These General Conditions are meant to replace Division I of the State Standard Specifications for all City public works (or capital improvement) projects which incorporate these General Conditions by reference.
Where the Specifications and Plans describe portions of the Work in general terms, but not in complete detail, it is understood that only the best general practice is to prevail and that only materials and workmanship of the first quality are to be used. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and incidentals and do all the Work involved in performing the Contract in a satisfactory and workmanlike manner. The technical provisions are presented in sections for convenience. However, this presentation does not necessarily delineate trades or limits of responsibility. All sections of the Specifications and Plans are interdependent and applicable to the Project as a whole. The Contract Documents are complementary, and what is called for in any one shall be as binding as if called for in all. Anything shown on the Drawings and not mentioned in the Specifications or mentioned in the Specifications and not shown on the Drawings shall have the same effect as if shown or mentioned respectively in both. Any work shown on one Drawing shall be construed to be shown in all Drawings and the Contractor will coordinate the Work and the Drawings. If any portion of the Contract Documents shall be in conflict with any other portion, the various documents comprising the Contract Documents shall govern in the order of precedence detailed in the paragraph below:
1. Governing ranking of Contract parts in descending order is:
1.1. Amendments and Change Orders
1.2. Project Plans
1.3. Supplemental Conditions (Special Provisions)
1.4. Technical Specifications
1.5. Construction Contract
1.6. General Conditions
1.7. Caltrans Traffic Manual
1.8. Revised standard specifications
1.9. Standard specifications
1.10. Revised standard plans
1.11. Standard plans
1.12. Supplemental project information
2. Written numbers and notes on a drawing govern over graphics
3. Detail drawing governs over a general drawing
4. Specific specification governs over a general specification
5. Specification in a section governs over a specification referenced by that section
6. If a discrepancy is found or confusion arises, submit an RFI Detail Drawings take precedence over General Drawings. As between schedules and other information given on Drawings, the Schedules shall govern. If an item is shown on any Drawing and not specifically included in Technical Specifications specific to this project, the Drawing shall govern. Any conflict or inconsistency between or in the drawings shall be submitted to the Engineer for clarification as soon as the Contractor becomes aware of such inconsistency.
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2.02. CONTRACTOR’S UNDERSTANDING
It is understood and agreed that the Contractor has, by careful examination, satisfied itself as to the nature and location of the Work, the conformation of the ground, the character, quality and quantity of the materials to be encountered, the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the Work, the general and local conditions, and all other matters which can in any way affect the Work under this Contract. No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the City, either before or after the execution of this Contract, shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations contained herein.
2.03. CHANGES IN THE WORK
A. The City may, at any time, by written order, make changes in the Work as deemed necessary by the Engineer. Such changes include, but are not limited to:
1. In the Specifications or Plans;
2. In the sequence, method or manner of performance of the Work;
3. In the owner-furnished facilities, equipment, materials, services or site; and
4. Directing acceleration of the Work.
B. If such changes cause an increase or decrease in the Contractor’s cost of, or time required for, performance of the Contract, an equitable adjustment will be made and the Contract modified in writing accordingly.
1. Change Orders
A change pursuant to this section will be in the form of a Contract Change Order, which will set forth the work to be done or the method by which the change and cost adjustment, if any, will be determined, and the time of completion of the work.
Upon receipt of a Contract Change Order, the Contractor shall proceed with the ordered work. If ordered in writing by the Engineer, the Contractor shall proceed with the work so ordered prior to actual receipt of a Contract Change Order. A Contract Change Order executed by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer is an executed Contract Change Order as that term is used throughout this Section.
2. Change Order Protests
A Contract Change Order may be issued to the Contractor at any time.
Should the Contractor disagree with any terms or conditions set forth in a Contract Change Order, which he has not executed, he shall submit a written protest to the Engineer within fifteen calendar (15) days after the receipt of such Contract Change Order. The Protest shall state the points of disagreement and, if possible, the quantities and cost involved.
If a written protest is not submitted, payment will be made as set forth in the Contract Change Order. Such payment shall constitute full compensation for all work included therein or required thereby. Such unprotested Contract Change Orders shall be considered as executed Contract Change Orders.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-12 Where the protest concerning a Contract Change Order relates to compensation, the compensation payable for all work specified or required by said Contract Change Order to which such protest relates will be determined in the same manner as provided in Section 2.04 of this section.
The Contractor shall keep full and complete records of the cost of such work and shall permit the Engineer to have such access thereto as may be necessary to assist in the determination of the compensation payable for such work. Where the protest concerning a Contract Change Order relates to the adjustment of time and the completion of the Work, the time to be allowed therefore will be determined as provided in this Section.
The consent of the Contractor's sureties shall not be required as to any change or Extra Work, and the liability of the Contractor's Bonds shall be increased or decreased accordingly without notice to the sureties.
2.04. PROCEDURES AND ALLOWABLE COSTS ON CHANGES AND ADDITIONS TO WORK
A. Forms of Payment
If the change in, or addition to, the Work will result in an increase in the contract sum, the City shall have the right to require the performance thereof. The compensation to be paid for any such work shall, in the City's sole discretion, be determined in one or more of the following ways:
1. By extension of agreed unit prices, if unit prices are required by the City's bid form and provided with contractor's bid;
2. By revision of unit prices; or
3. By proposal and Acceptance of an agreed upon lump sum; or.
4. On a force account basis.
Until one of the above methods is agreed on, or if the Work is to be paid for on a force account basis, the Contractor shall keep full and complete records of the cost of such work in the form and manner prescribed by the Engineer and shall permit the Engineer to have access to such records as may be necessary to assist in the determination of the compensation payable for such work.
B. Lump Sum Payment
The City, in its sole and absolute discretion, may request a lump sum proposal by Contractor to perform the change in, or addition to, the Work performed. Such lump sum proposal shall be submitted by the Contractor within ten (10) calendar days of the City's request therefor. Request for a lump sum proposal by the City shall not be deemed an election by the City to have the Work performed on a lump sum basis. Costs of preparing the proposal shall not be compensable.
1. Contents of Lump Sum Proposal
The Contractor's proposal shall be itemized and segregated by labor and materials for the various components of the change (no aggregate labor total will be acceptable). The proposal shall be accompanied by signed proposals of any Subcontractors, which will perform any portion of the change, and of any persons who will furnish materials or equipment for CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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2. Computation of Labor Costs
The portion of the proposal relating to labor, whether by the Contractor's forces or the forces of any of its Subcontractors, may include the projected wages of the reasonably anticipated Site labor, including foremen, who will be directly involved in the change in the Work. These projected wages shall not include charges for assistant superintendents, superintendents, office personnel, timekeepers, and maintenance mechanics.
Labor costs may also include Contractor's overhead and profit which shall be computed by adding to the labor costs either up to fifteen (15) percent of the projected wages, but not payroll costs, or the labor surcharge set forth in the California Department of Transportation publication entitled Labor Surcharge And Equipment Rental Rates, which is in effect on the date upon which the Work is accomplished and which is a part of the Contract. The method of computing the overhead and profit shall be solely within the discretion of the City.
The labor surcharge, if used, shall constitute full compensation for all payments imposed by State and Federal laws and for all other payments made to, or on behalf of, the workmen, other than actual wages as defined above. No time or charges will be allowed except when the workers are actually engaged in the proper, efficient and diligent performance or completion of the extra work as authorized. Overtime shall not be worked without prior approval of the Engineer.
3. Computation of Equipment and Materials Costs
The portion of the proposal relating to materials may include the reasonably anticipated direct costs to the Contractor or to any of its Subcontractors of materials to be purchased for incorporation in the change in the Work. This portion of the proposal may also include transportation and applicable sales or use taxes. Up to fifteen (15) percent of these direct costs may be included as overhead and profit for the Contractor or any such Subcontractor (such overhead and profit to include all small tools).
This portion of the proposal may further include the Contractor's and any of its Subcontractors' reasonably anticipated costs for the rental and operation of prime construction and automotive equipment furnished and used in connection with the change in the Work. The equipment rental and operation rates used shall be the latest edition of the Department of Transportation, Division of Construction, Equipment Rental Rates. These costs shall not include charges for listed equipment or major tools with a new cost of five hundred dollars ($500.00) or less. No time charges shall be allowed except for equipment actually used for the proper and efficient performance or completion of the authorized change in the Work.
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4. Subcontractors
The lump sum proposal may include up to five (5) percent of the amount, which the Contractor will pay to any of its Subcontractors for the change in the Work as allowable overhead and profit to the Contractor.
5. Failure to Submit Lump Sum Proposal
In the event that the Contractor fails to submit its proposal within the designated period, the Engineer may direct the Contractor to proceed with the change or addition to the Work and the Contractor shall so proceed. The Engineer shall unilaterally determine the reasonable costs and time to perform the work in question, which determination shall be final and binding upon the Contractor.
6. Failure to Agree on Lump Sum Amount
In the event that the parties are unable to agree as to the reasonable costs and time to perform the change in or addition to the Work based upon the Contractor's proposal and the Engineer and City do not elect to have the change in the Work performed on a force account, the Engineer and City shall make a unilateral determination of the reasonable cost and time to perform the change in the Work, based upon the City’s own estimates, the Contractor's submission or combination thereof. In such instances, a Change Order shall be issued for the amount of costs and time determined by the Engineer and the City and shall become binding upon the Contractor unless the Contractor submits its protest in writing to the City within fifteen (15) calendar days of the issuance of the Change Order. The City has the right to direct the Contractor in writing to perform the change in the Work, which is the subject of the Change Order.
Failure of the parties to reach agreement regarding the costs and time of performing the change in the Work and/or any pending protest shall not relieve the Contractor from performing the change in the Work promptly and expeditiously.
C. Payment by Unit Prices
If any of the items included in the lump sum proposal are covered by unit prices contained in the contract document, the City may, if it requires the change in the Work to be performed on a lump sum basis, elect to use these unit prices in lieu of the similar items included in the lump sum proposal in which event an appropriate deduction will be made in the lump sum amount prior to the application of any allowed overhead and profit percentages. No overhead and profit shall be applied to any unit prices.
D. Payment on a Force Account Basis
If the City elects to have the change or addition to the Work performed on a force account basis, the Work shall be performed, whether by the Contractor's forces or the forces of any of its Subcontractors or Sub-subcontractors, and payment shall be made subject to the following provision. The Contractor will be paid the direct cost of labor, equipment, and material used in performing force account work determine as hereinafter provided.
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2. For equipment, the Contractor will be paid for the use of equipment at the rental rates listed for that equipment in the CA State Department of Transportation publication entitled “Labor Surcharge and Equipment Rental Rates”, which is in effect on the date the work is performed, regardless of ownership or any rental agreement entered into by Contractor for such equipment. The rental rate paid in accord with said publication shall be deemed to include the cost of fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools, attachments, repairs and maintenance, depreciation, storage and insurance for said equipment. Rental time will not be paid when equipment is inoperable due to breakdowns, repairs or maintenance. Payment for loading, transporting and unloading time will be in accordance with the State Standard Specifications applicable to loading, transporting and unloading equipment for force account work, as applicable as of the date the equipment is loaded, transported or unloaded.
3. For materials used in the work, the City will pay for materials furnished by the Contractor and necessarily used in the force account work. Prior to markups as set forth below, the amount paid shall be the price paid by the actual purchaser to the actual supplier plus any necessary actual costs of handling the materials.
4. Contractor may add fifteen percent (15%) to the total labor, equipment and material charges as the total overhead and profit to the entity or entities actually performing the force account work. If the entity or entities actually performing the work are Subcontractors or Sub-Subcontractors, the Contractor shall be allowed five percent (5%) of the total charge of the performing entity or entities (including mark- up) as Contractor’s mark-up. No other mark-ups shall be allowed hereunder.
E. Limitations on Changes
The Contractor shall not be entitled to any amount for indirect costs, damages, or expenses of any nature, including, but not limited to, so-called "impact" costs, labor inefficiency, wage, material, or other escalations beyond the prices upon which the proposal is based and to which the parties have agreed pursuant to the provisions of this Section, and which the Contractor, its Subcontractors, and SubSubcontractors or any other person may incur as a result of delays, interferences, suspensions, changes in sequence, or the like, for whatever cause, whether reasonable or unreasonable, foreseeable or unforeseeable, or avoidable or unavoidable, arising from the performance of any and all changes in CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-16 the work performed pursuant to this Section. It is understood and agreed that the Contractor's sole and exclusive remedy in such event shall be recovery of its direct costs as compensable hereunder and an extension of the time of the Contract, but only in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents.
It is expressly agreed that Contractor shall not be entitled to claim damages for anticipated profits on any portion of the Work that may be deleted.
The amount of any adjustment for work deleted shall be estimated at the time deletion of work is ordered and the estimated adjustment will be deducted for the subsequent monthly pay estimates. The City reserves its rights under Section
3.20 to audit Contractor's as-bid profit in connection with any deductive change, to arrive at a final adjustment. Contractor's as-bid profit shall be reduced pro rata according to the proportion of the original contract value less as-bid profit, represented by the work deleted.
The City reserves the right to contract with any person or firm other than the Contractor for any or all Extra Work.
2.05. UNILATERAL CHANGE IN OR ADDITION TO THE WORK
Notwithstanding the above, the City, directly or through the Engineer, may direct the Contractor in writing to perform changes in or additions to the scope of the Contract. The Contractor shall perform such work and the parties shall proceed pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.04.
2.06. CHANGES IN CHARACTER OF WORK
If an ordered change in the Plans or Specifications materially changes the character of the Work of a Contract item from that upon which the Contractor based his bid price, and if the change increases or decreases the actual unit costs of such changed item as compared to the actual or estimated unit cost of performing the Work of said item in accordance with the Specifications and Plans originally applicable thereto, in the absence of an executed Contract Change Order specifying the compensation payable, an adjustment in compensation therefor will be made in accordance with the following:
A. The basis of such adjustment in compensation will be the difference between the Contract unit price to perform the work of said item or portion thereof involved in the change as originally planned and the actual unit cost of performing the work of said item or portion thereof involved in the change, as changed. Actual unit costs will be as agreed upon by the Contractor and the Engineer. If they cannot agree or if there is no unit price for the subject work, then the costs of the work will be determined by the Engineer in the same manner as if the work were to be paid for on the time and material basis as provided in Section 2.04. Any such adjustment will apply only to the portion of the work of said item actually changed in character.
B. Failure of the Engineer to recognize the change in character of the work at the time the Contract Change Order is issued shall in no way be construed as relieving the Contractor of his duties and responsibility of filing a written protest within the fifteen (15) day limit as herein above provided.
2.07. UNIT PRICE INCREASES OR REDUCTIONS GREATER THAN TWENTY-FIVE (25)
PERCENT
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2.08. DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS
The Contractor shall promptly, and before the following conditions are disturbed, notify the City in writing of any:
A. Material that the Contractor believes may be material that is hazardous waste, as defined in Section 25110 of the Health and Safety Code, that is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II, or Class III disposal site in accordance with provisions of existing law; or
B. Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the Site differing from those indicated in the Contract Documents; or
C. Unknown conditions at the Site of any unusual nature, different materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in the Contract.
The Engineer shall thereupon promptly investigate the conditions. If the Engineer finds that they do involve hazardous waste or do materially differ and cause and decrease or increase in the Contractor's cost of time of performance, it will issue a change order as appropriate. Any increase or decrease of cost resulting from such changes shall be adjusted in the manner provided in Section 2.04 for adjustments as to extra and/or additional work and changes.
However, neither the City nor the Engineer shall be liable or responsible for additional work, costs, or changes to the Work due to material difference between actual conditions and any geotechnical, soils and other reports, surveys and analyses made available for the Contractor's review. In the event that a dispute arises between the City and the Contractor, whether the conditions materially differ, or involve hazardous waste, or cause and decrease or increase the Contractor's cost of, or time required for, performance of any part of the Work, the Contractor shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date provided by the Contract, but shall proceed with all work to be performed under the Contract, the procedures applicable to claims for extra costs shall then apply.
2.09. CLAIMS FOR EXTRA COSTS
A. Notice of Potential Claims
1. It is hereby mutually agreed that the Contractor shall not be entitled to the payment of any additional compensation for any cause, including any act, or failure to act, by the Engineer, or the happening of any event, thing, or occurrence, unless the Contractor provides the Engineer with written notice of the potential claims as hereinafter specified. Compliance with this section, however, shall not be a prerequisite as to matters within the scope of the protest provisions in Section 2.03.
2. The written notice of potential claims shall set forth the reasons for which the Contractor believes additional compensation will or may be due, the nature of the costs involved, and, insofar as possible, the amount of the potential claim. The notice as above required shall be given to the Engineer prior to the time that the Contractor commences performance of CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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B. Construction Claims
1. The Contractor may submit a dispute to the Engineer concerning any matter for which a protest under Section 2.03, or a notice of potential claim, is filed. Such disputes, or potential claims, shall be submitted to the Engineer within sixty (60) days following the submission of said protest or notice, unless, due to the nature of the claim or the uncompleted state of the Work, it is impracticable to determine the amount or the extent of the claim within such period. In such cases, disputes shall be submitted at the earliest practicable time in which such a determination can be made. In any event, all disputes shall be filed before the date of the final release by the Contractor..
2. All disputes shall be in writing and shall set forth clearly and in detail, for each item of additional compensation requested, the reasons for the dispute, reference to applicable provisions of the Contract Documents, the nature and the amount of the costs involved, the computations used in determining such costs, all pertinent factual data and all the documents necessary to substantiate the dispute. The Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records of the cost or any portion of the Work for which additional compensation is claimed, and shall provide the Engineer with copies thereof, as required. The Engineer shall provide a written decision to the decision of the dispute or potential claim as soon as practicable, but not less than thirty (30) days.
C. Resolution of Construction Claims
1. To the extent that the Contractor disputes the Engineer’s Written Decision issued pursuant to Section 2.09 B.2, or to the extent the Engineer fails to issue a timely written decision, the Contractor may file a written claim, as defined by Public Contract Code section 9204(c)(1), with the City including reasonable documentation to support the claim. Upon receipt of the claim, the City shall conduct a reasonable review of the claim, and within a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days, the City shall provide the Contractor with a written statement identifying what portion of the claim is disputed and what portion is undisputed. The time in which the City must provide a written statement may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties as specified by Public Contract Code section 9204(d)(1)(C). The City shall pay any undisputed portion of the claim within sixty (60) days after issuance of its written statement.
2. Claims submitted by the Contractor shall be accompanied by a notarized certificate containing the following language:
Under the penalty of law for perjury or falsification and with specific reference to the California False Claims Act, Government Code section 12650, et. seq., the undersigned,
(Name)
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(Title
(Company
hereby certifies that the claim for the additional compensation and time, if any, made herein for the work on this contract is a true statement of the actual costs incurred and time sought, and is fully documented and supported under the contract between parties.
Dated:
/s/
Subscribed and sworn before me this _____ day
of
Notary Public
My commission expires
Failure to submit the notarized certificate will be sufficient cause for denying the claim.
Any claim for overhead type expenses or costs, in addition to being certified as stated above, shall be supported by an audit report of any independent Certified Public Accountant. Any such overhead claim shall also be subject to audit by the City at its discretion.
Any costs or expenses incurred by the City in reviewing or auditing any claims that are not supported by the Contractor’s cost accounting or other records shall be deemed to be damages incurred by the City within the meaning of the California False Claims Act.
3. Meet And Confer Regarding Unresolved Claims - If the Contractor disputes the City’s written statement issued pursuant to Section 2.09 C. 1. or if the City fails to issue a timely written response, the Contractor may demand in writing an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the issues in dispute. Upon receipt of a demand in writing sent by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested, the City shall schedule a meet and confer conference within thirty (30) days for settlement of the dispute. The meet and confer conference shall be attended by senior executives of the parties who have authority to settle the controversy.
Within ten (10) business days following the conclusion of the meet and confer conference, the City shall provide the Contractor with a written statement identifying the portion of the claim that remains in dispute and the portion that is undisputed. The City shall pay any undisputed portion of the claim within sixty (60) days after it issues its written statement.
4. Mediation. If the Contractor disputes, in writing, any portion of the City’s written statement as issued under Section 2.09 C. 3., the disputed items shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation according to the provisions of CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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5. Failure to Respond or Pay. If the City fails to timely respond to a claim from the Contractor or otherwise fails to meet the time requirements of Public Contract Code section 9204, the claim shall be deemed rejected in its entirety. Additionally, amounts not timely paid in the manner required by Public Contract Code section 9204 shall bear interest at seven percent (7%) per annum.
6. Subcontractor Claims. If a Subcontractor or a lower tier Subcontractor lacks legal standing to assert a claim against the City because privity of contract does not exist, the Contractor may present to the City a claim on behalf of the Subcontractor or lower tier Subcontractor pursuant to Public Contract Code section 9204(d)(5
2.10. CIVIL ACTION PROCEDURES
A. Alternative Dispute Resolution of Claims of $375,000.00 or Less.
1. Claims Less Than $375,000.00. Notwithstanding any other provision herein but after compliance with the provisions of Public Contract Code section 9204 as set forth in Section 2.09 C. claims of $375,000.00 or less shall be resolved pursuant to the alternative dispute resolution procedures set forth in Public Contract Code section 20104 et seq. “Claim” for this purpose means a separate demand by the Contractor for a time extension, payment of money or damages arising from work done by or on behalf of the Contractor pursuant to the Contract, for which payment is expressly provided, or the Contractor is otherwise entitled to, or an amount the payment of which is disputed by the City.
2. Submission of Claims Less than $375,000.00. The Contractor shall submit its claim of $375,000.00 or less to the City in writing, within the time frames established under Sections 2.03 and 2.09, but no later than before the final payment is made. The City shall respond within the time provided by statute. If the Contractor disagrees with the response or the City fails to respond within the time permitted, the Contractor shall notify the City of the disagreement in writing within fifteen (15) days from the date of the response or expiration of the time permitted to respond and demand a meet-and-confer conference. The City shall schedule a meet-and-confer conference within thirty (30) days of the demand. The meet and confer conference shall be attended by senior executives of the parties who have authority to settle the controversy. If not resolved at the meet-and-confer conference, the Contractor may initiate a civil action as set forth in Public Contract Code section 20104 et seq., including but not limited to compliance with applicable Government Code provisions.
3. Time Limits Not Extended. Nothing in subdivision (a) of Public Contract Code section 20104.2 shall extend the time limit or supersede the notice requirements provided in this Contract for filing claims by the Contractor.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-21 B. Alternative Dispute Resolution of Claims in Excess of $375,000.00.
As a condition precedent to the initiation of litigation, disputes in excess of a total value of $375,000.00 shall first be submitted to the claim’s procedures set forth within this Section above.
2.11. GUARANTEE
A. In addition to warranties, representations and guarantees stated elsewhere in the Contract Documents, the Contractor unconditionally guarantees all materials and workmanship furnished hereunder, and agrees to replace the same at its sole cost and expense, and to the satisfaction of the Engineer, any and all materials which may be defective or improperly installed.
B. The Contractor shall repair or replace to the satisfaction of the Engineer any or all such work that may prove defective in workmanship or materials, ordinary wear and tear excepted, together with any other work, which may be damaged or displaced in so doing.
C. In the event of failure to comply with the above stated conditions within a reasonable time, the City is authorized to have the defect repaired and made good at the expense of the Contractor who will pay the costs and charges therefore immediately upon demand, including any reasonable management and administrative costs, and engineering, legal, and other consultant fees incurred to enforce this Section.
D. The signing of the Contract by the Contractor shall constitute execution of the above guarantees. Except as otherwise provided in this Contract, the guarantees and warranties shall remain in effect for a period of one (1) year after final acceptance of the Work by the City.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-23 SECTION 3
CONTROL OF WORK
3.01. AUTHORITY OF ENGINEER
A. The Engineer is the representative of the City and has full authority to interpret the Contract Documents, to conduct the construction review and inspection of the Contractor's performance, and to decide questions, which arise during the course of the Work and his decisions on these matters, shall be final and conclusive. The Engineer has the authority to reject all work and materials, which do not conform to the Contract Documents, and has the authority to stop the Work whenever such stoppage may be necessary to insure the proper execution of the Contract. The Engineer’s failure to stop the Work shall not obligate the City to accept defective or otherwise unacceptable work or otherwise affect the Engineer’s or City’s authority to reject work for any reason set forth in the Contract Documents.
B. If at any time the Contractor's work force, tools, plant, or equipment appear to the Engineer to be insufficient or inappropriate to secure the required quality of work or the proper rate of progress, the Engineer may order the Contractor to increase their efficiency, improve their character, to augment their number or to substitute other personnel, new or additional tools, plant or equipment, as the case may be, and the Contractor shall comply with such order. Neither the failure of the Engineer to demand such increase of efficiency, number, or improvement, nor the compliance by the Contractor with the demand, shall relieve the Contractor of his obligation to provide quality work at the rate of progress necessary to complete the Work within the specified time.
C. The Engineer shall have the authority to make minor variations in the Work from the requirements of the Contract Documents which do not involve an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Time. These may be accomplished by Field Order. Contractor shall comply promptly with all Field Orders. If the Engineer and Contractor are unable to agree on entitlement or on the amount or extent, if any, of any adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Time, or cost, as result of a Field Order, a claim may be made therefore pursuant to Section 2.09.
D. Any order given by the Engineer, not otherwise required by the Contract Documents to be in writing shall, on request of the Contractor, be given or confirmed by the Engineer in writing.
E. Whenever work, methods of procedure, or any other matters are made subject to direction or approval, such direction or approval will be given by the Engineer.
3.02. DRAWINGS
A. Drawings furnished herewith are for bidding purposes. The Engineer will furnish the Contractor, free of charge, two (2) sets (one for As-Built Drawings) of the Project Plans and Specifications for the execution of the work. Additional copies, beyond two sets, may be obtained by the Contractor from https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofwestsacramento. The Contractor shall have no claim for excusable delay on account of the failure of the Engineer to deliver such Drawings, unless the Engineer shall have failed to deliver the same within two (2) weeks after receipt of written demand therefore from the Contractor.
The Contractor shall keep one copy of said Drawings, in good order, available to CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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B. If the Contractor, in the course of the Work, finds any discrepancy between the Drawings and the physical condition of the locality, or any errors or omissions in the Drawings, or in the layout as given by points and instructions, it shall be the Contractor's duty to inform the Engineer in writing, and the Engineer will promptly verify the same.
Any work done after such discovery, until authorized, will be done at the Contractor's risk.
All Drawings, Technical Specifications, and copies thereof furnished by the Engineer are the property of the Engineer and shall not be reused on other work and, with the exception of the signed Contract sets, are to be returned to the Engineer, on request, at the completion of the Work. All models are the property of the City.
C. The Drawings shall be supplemented by such Submittals and Shop Drawings prepared by the fabricator and/or supplier and Working Drawings prepared by the Contractor as are necessary to adequately control the Work. No changes shall be made by the Contractor in any Shop or Working Drawings after they have been reviewed by the Engineer, if the Engineer deems that no further submittals are necessary. The Contractor shall not commence the layout, purchase, fabrication, or construction of any work for which Shop or Working Drawings are required until Engineer has reviewed the Submittals and Shop Drawings and has indicated in writing no further submittals are required for compliance with the Contract Documents.
D. Shop and Working Drawings for any structure shall include, but not be limited to, detail design calculations, fabrication and installation drawings, lists, graphs, operating instructions, etc., which shall be reviewed and accepted by the Engineer before any such work is performed.
E. Shop and Working Drawings will be required for cribs, cofferdams, falsework, centering and form work, and for other temporary work and methods of construction the Contractor proposes to use. Such Drawings shall be subject to the review and Acceptance of the Engineer insofar as the details affect the character of the finished work, but details of design will be left to the Contractor who shall be responsible for the successful construction of the Work.
F. Contractor agrees that Shop and/or Working Drawings processed by the Engineer are not Contract Change Orders; that the purpose of these Drawings submitted by the Contractor is to demonstrate to the Engineer that the Contractor understands the design concept, that the Contractor demonstrates its understanding by indicating which equipment and material the Contractor intends to furnish, and by detailing the fabrication methods it intends to use. It is expressly understood, however, that favorable review of the Contractor's Shop and Working Drawings shall not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility for accuracy of dimensions and details, or for mutual agreements of dimensions and details. It is mutually agreed that the Contractor shall be responsible for agreement and conformity of its Drawings with the Specifications. Contractor further agrees that if deviations, discrepancies or conflicts between Shop and/or Working Drawings and CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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G. Unless otherwise stated, the Engineer shall have thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of Shop and/or Working Drawings for review.
H. Full compensation for furnishing all Shop and/or Working Drawings shall be considered as included in the prices paid for the Contract items of work to which such drawings relate, and no additional compensation will be allowed, therefore.
Any cost related to the Engineer’s review of any particular set of Shop and/or Working Drawings more than twice, due to incompleteness or unacceptability, shall be borne by the Contractor, and the City reserves the right to withhold such costs from payments due the Contractor.
I. All reasonable effort has been made to locate and delineate all known structures and facilities on the plans. Except as otherwise provided herein, the City of West Sacramento shall assume no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of its delineation of underground utilities nor the existence of other buried objects which may be encountered, or which are not shown on the plans.
J. The Contractor shall keep and maintain a clean set of plans for the project and shall record in red ink all changes, revisions, etc. made during the course of construction. These plans shall include all changes, revisions, etc. from the original plan complete with the exact sizes, locations, dimensions, elevations, etc.
These plans shall be kept and maintained in a neat, clean, and legible condition and shall be available for inspection at all times by the Engineer. The Contractor shall deliver these completed plans to the Engineer and the Engineer shall approve these plans prior to final acceptance of the project by the City.
3.03. CONSTRUCTION STAKING AND SURVEYS
This work shall consist of furnishing and setting construction stakes and marks by the Contractor to establish the lines and grades required for the completion of the work as shown on the plans and as specified in the Standard Specifications and these Special Provisions.
The Contractor places stakes and marks conformance with Chapter 12, "Construction Surveys," of the Caltrans's Surveys Manual.
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary construction stakes and marks to establish the lines and grades for the construction and completion of the work, including but not limited to, control and base lines, offset lines, cut/fill grade stakes, temporary survey stakes, tie-out protection, corner records, records of survey, and resetting of monuments as required and as directed by the Engineer. Tie-outs to existing monuments are to be provided to the City by the Contractor prior to starting work.
The Contractor shall employ a person authorized to perform Land Surveying in the State of California to perform all necessary construction staking and survey work. All construction stakes and marks set by the Contractor’s Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer, shall be carefully preserved by the Contractor. In case such stakes and marks are destroyed or damaged, they shall be promptly replaced, at the direction of the Engineer, at no additional cost to the City.
The Contractor shall diligently and thoroughly search for, locate, and preserve all existing monumentation, horizontal control, and vertical control potentially affected by the work in accordance with Section 8771 of the Professional Land Surveyors Act in the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. Locations of existing monumentation, horizontal control, and vertical control within the area of work shall be completed and appropriate CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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The Contractor shall remove construction stakes, and any markings placed for the purpose of this project by the Contractor from the site of the work when no longer needed.
Full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for doing all the work involved in performing construction staking, as shown on the plans, as specified in the Special Provisions, and as directed by the Engineer shall be considered as included in the contract prices paid for various contract items of work involved and no additional compensation will be allowed, therefore.
3.04. PERMITS AND REGULATIONS
Permits and licenses, of a temporary nature, necessary for the prosecution of the Work shall be secured and paid for by the Contractor. Permits, licenses, and easements for permanent structures or permanent changes in existing facilities shall be secured and paid for by the City unless otherwise specified.
The Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations bearing on the conduct of the Work as shown on the plans and described in the Contract Documents. Contractor shall promptly notify the Engineer in writing of any specification at variance therewith. In such instances, any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided in the Contract for changes in the Work. If the Contractor performs any Work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations and without such notice to the Engineer, Contractor shall bear all costs arising therefrom.
3.05. CONFORMITY WITH CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND ALLOWABLE DEVIATIONS Work and materials shall conform to the lines, grades, cross sections, dimensions, and material requirements, including tolerances, shown on Contract Documents. Although measurement, sampling, and testing may be considered evidence as to such conformity, the Engineer shall be the sole judge as to whether the Work or materials deviate from the Contract Documents. The Engineer's decision as to any allowable deviations therefrom shall be final and conclusive.
3.06. COORDINATION AND INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS A. Should it appear that the Work to be done or any of the matters relative thereto are not sufficiently detailed or explained in the Specifications and Plans, the Contractor shall apply to the Engineer for such further explanations as may be necessary and shall conform to them as part of the Contract. In the event of any doubt or question arising respecting the true meaning of the Specifications and Plans, reference shall be made to the Engineer, whose decision thereon shall be final and conclusive.
B. Any reference made in the Specifications and Plans to any specification, standard, method, or publication of any scientific or technical society or other organization shall, in the absence of a specific designation to the contrary, be understood to refer to the specification, standard, method, or publication in effect as of the date that the Work is advertised for Bids.
C. Prior to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, a pre-construction conference will be held at the office of the Capital Projects Department for the purpose of discussing with the Contractor the Scope of Work, Contract Drawings, Specifications, existing conditions, materials to be ordered, equipment to be used, CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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3.07. SUBCONTRACTORS
A. The attention of the Contractor is directed to the provisions of California Public Contract Code sections 4100-4113 regarding subcontracting and said provisions are by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
B. Each subcontract shall contain a suitable provision for the suspension or termination thereof should the Work be suspended or terminated or should the Subcontractor neglect or fail to conform to every provision of the Contract Documents insofar as such provisions are relevant. The Contractor shall be fully responsible to the City for the acts or omissions of the Contractor’s Subcontractors and of the persons either directly or indirectly employed by him. Nothing contained in the Contract Documents shall create any contractual relationship between any Subcontractor and the City. If a legal action, including arbitration and litigation, against the City is initiated by a Subcontractor or Supplier, the Contractor shall reimburse the City for the amount of legal, engineering, and all other expenses incurred by the City in defending itself in said action.
C. The City and the Engineer reserve the right to approve all Subcontractors. Such approval shall be a consideration to the awarding of the Contract and unless notification to the contrary is given to the Contractor prior to the signing of the Contract, the List of Subcontractors, which is submitted with his proposal, will be deemed to be acceptable. Contractor shall not, without the written consent of the City, subcontract the whole of the Work.
D. Violation and Penalty
In the event of a violation of California Public Contract Code sections 4100-4113, Contractor will be assessed a penalty of up to ten (10) percent of the value of the work as defined by contract item unit process.
3.08. COOPERATION OF CONTRACTORS
A. Should construction be under way by other forces or by other contractors within or adjacent to the limits of the Work specified or should work of any other nature be under way by other forces within or adjacent to said limits, the Contractor shall cooperate with all such other contractors or other forces to the end that any delay or hindrance to their work will be avoided. The right is reserved to perform other or additional work at or near the site (including material sources) at any time, by the use of other forces.
B. When two (2) or more contractors are employed on related or adjacent work, each shall conduct his operation in such a manner as not to cause any unnecessary delay or hindrance to the other. Each contractor shall be responsible to the other for all damage to work, to persons, or property caused to the other by his CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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3.09. SUPERINTENDENCE
A. The Contractor shall designate in writing, before starting work, an individual as authorized representative who shall have the authority to represent and act for the Contractor. This authorized representative shall be present at the Site of the Work at all times while work is actually in progress on the Contract. When the Work is not in progress and during periods when the Work is suspended, arrangements acceptable to the Engineer shall be made for any emergency work, which may be required.
B. The Contractor is solely responsible, at all times, for the superintendence of the Work and for its safety and progress.
C. Whenever the Contractor or his authorized representative is not present on any particular part of the Work where it may be desired to give direction, orders will be given by the Engineer, which shall be received and obeyed by the superintendent or foreman who may have charge of the particular work in reference to which the orders are given.
D. Any order given by the Engineer, not otherwise required by the Specifications to be in writing, will on request of the Contractor, be given or confirmed by the Engineer in writing.
3.10. INSPECTION OF WORK
A. Unless otherwise provided, all equipment, materials, and work shall be subject to inspection and testing by the Engineer. The Engineer will observe the progress and quality of the Work and determine, in general, if the Work is proceeding in accordance with the intent of the Contract Documents. The Engineer shall not be required to make comprehensive or continuous inspections to check the quality of the Work. The Engineer shall not be responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures, or for safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work. Visits and observations made by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of Contractor's obligation to conduct comprehensive inspections of the Work and to furnish proper materials, labor, equipment, and tools, and perform acceptable work, and to provide adequate safety precautions, in conformance with the intent of the Contract.
B. Whenever the Contractor varies the period during which work is carried on each day, the Contractor shall give due notice to the Engineer so that proper inspection may be provided. Any work done in the absence of the Engineer shall be subject to rejection. Proper facilities for safe access for inspection to all parts of the Work shall at all times be maintained for the necessary use of the Engineer and other agents of the City, and agents of the Federal, State, or local governments at all reasonable hours for inspection by such agencies to ascertain compliance with laws and regulations.
C. One or more inspectors may be assigned to observe the Work by the Engineer and to act in matters of construction under this Contract. It is understood that inspectors shall have the power to issue instructions and make decisions within the limitations of the authority of the Engineer. Such inspection shall not relieve the CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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D. The Engineer and the Engineer’s representatives shall at all times have access to the Work wherever it is in preparation or progress, and the Contractor shall provide safe and convenient facilities for such access and for inspection. If the Specifications, the Engineer’s instructions, laws, ordinances, or any public authority require any material, equipment or work to be specifically tested or approved, the Contractor shall give the Engineer timely notice of its readiness for inspection, and if the inspection is by an authority other than the City, of the time fixed for inspection. Inspections by the Engineer will be made promptly and, where practicable, at the source of supply.
E. Work performed without inspection may be required to be removed and replaced under proper inspection. In such instances, the entire cost of removal and replacing, including the cost of City-furnished materials used in the Work, shall be borne by the Contractor, regardless of whether or not the Work exposed is found to be defective. Examination of questioned work, other than that installed without inspection, may be ordered by the Engineer and, if so ordered, the Work must be uncovered by the Contractor. If such work is found to be in accordance with the Contract Documents, the City will pay the cost of re-examination and replacement.
If such work is found to be not in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall pay such cost, unless the Contractor can show that the defect in the Work was caused by another contractor, and in that event the City will pay such costs.
F. The inspection of the Work shall not relieve the Contractor of the Contractor's obligation to fulfill the Contract as herein prescribed, or in any way alter the standard of performance provided by the Contractor, and defective work shall be made good and unusable materials may be rejected, notwithstanding that such work and materials have been previously overlooked by the Engineer and accepted or estimated for payment. If the Work or any part thereof shall be found defective, the Contractor shall, within ten (10) calendar days, make good such defect in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer. If the Contractor fails to make ordered repairs of defective work or to remove the condemned materials from the Work within ten (10) calendar days after written direction by the Engineer, the City may make the ordered repairs, or remove the condemned materials, and deduct the cost thereof from any monies due the Contractor.
G. The Contractor shall furnish promptly, without additional charge, all facilities, labor and materials reasonably needed by the Engineer for performing all inspection and tests. Contractor shall be charged with any additional cost of inspection when material and workmanship are not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for its inspection.
H. Where any part of the Work is being done under an encroachment permit or building permit, or is subject to Federal, State, County or City codes, laws, ordinances, rules or regulations, representatives of the government agency shall have full access to the Work and shall be allowed to make any inspection or tests in accordance with such permits, codes, laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations. If advance notice of the readiness of the Work for inspection by the governing CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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I. The Engineer may inspect the production of material, or the manufacture of products at the source of supply. Plant inspection, however, will not be undertaken until the Engineer is assured of the cooperation and assistance of both the Contractor and the material producer. The Engineer or the Engineer's authorized representative shall have free entry at all times to such parts of the plant as concerns the manufacture or production of the materials. Adequate facilities shall be furnished free of charge to make the necessary inspection. The City assumes no obligation to inspect materials at the source of supply.
3.11. TESTS
The Contractor shall perform, at the Contractor's own expense, all tests specified or required by the Specifications. The Engineer may perform such tests as the Engineer deems necessary to determine the quality of work or compliance with Contract Documents. The Contractor shall furnish promptly without additional charge all facilities, labor, and material reasonably required for performing safe and convenient tests as may be required by the Engineer. All tests by the Engineer will be performed in such a manner as will not unnecessarily delay the Work. The Contractor shall not be required to reimburse the City for tests performed by the City or Engineer. If samples of materials are submitted which fail to pass the specified tests, the Contractor shall pay for all subsequent tests.
3.12. REMOVAL OF REJECTED AND UNAUTHORIZED WORK AND MATERIALS A. All work or materials, which have been rejected, shall be remedied or removed and replaced by the Contractor in an acceptable manner and no compensation shall be allowed the Contractor for such removal, replacement, or remedial work.
B. Any work done beyond the lines and grades shown on the plans or established by the Engineer or any Extra Work done without written authority will be considered as unauthorized work and will not be paid for. Upon order of the Engineer, unauthorized work shall be remedied, removed, or replaced at the Contractor’s expense.
C. Upon failure of the Contractor to comply with any order of the Engineer made under this Section, the City may cause rejected or unauthorized work to be remedied, removed, or replaced, and may deduct the costs therefore from any monies due or to become due the Contractor.
3.13. DEDUCTIONS FOR UNCORRECTED WORK
If the Engineer deems it inexpedient to correct work damaged or not done in accordance with the Contract, an equitable deduction from the Contract price shall be made therefore, and such sum may be withheld by the City from Contractor’s payment.
3.14. EQUIPMENT AND PLANTS
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-31 A. Only equipment and plants suitable to produce the quality of work and materials required will be permitted to operate on the Project.
B. Plants will be designed and constructed in accordance with general practice for such equipment and shall be of sufficient capacity to insure the production of sufficient material to carry the Work to completion within the time limit.
C. The Contractor shall provide adequate and suitable equipment and plants to meet the above requirements, and when ordered by the Engineer, shall remove unsuitable equipment from the Work and discontinue the operation of unsatisfactory plants. Contractor shall, upon request of the Engineer, submit one or more lists identifying, by make, model number, Contractor ‘s identification number and empty gross weight, each piece of operable equipment used for the Work.
Contractor shall, upon request of the Engineer, submit documentation establishing that any measuring device used for the Work has been tested and properly approved under California Test 109.
D. In the case of termination of this Contract before its completion for any cause whatsoever, the Contractor, if notified to do so by the City, shall promptly remove any part or all of his equipment and supplies from the property of the City. If the Contractor fails to do so, the City shall have the right to remove such equipment and supplies at the expense of the Contractor.
3.15. CHARACTER OF WORKER
If any Subcontractor, or person employed by the Contractor or any Subcontractor fails or refuses to carry out the directions of the Engineer or appears to the Engineer to be incompetent or to act in a disorderly or improper manner, said person shall be removed from the Project immediately on the requisition of the Engineer. That person shall not again be employed on the Work. Such discharge shall not be the basis for any claim for compensation or damages against the City, or any of its officers or agents.
3.16. SEPARATE CONTRACTS
A. The City reserves the right to let other contracts in connection with this Work. The Contractor shall afford other contractors reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of their materials and the execution of their work and shall properly connect and coordinate his work with the other contractor’s work.
B. If any part of the Contractor's work depends on proper execution or results upon the Work of any other contractor, the Contractor shall inspect and promptly report to the Engineer any defects in such work that render it unsuitable for such proper execution and results. The Contractor's failure to inspect and report shall constitute an Acceptance of the other contractor's work as fit and proper for the reception of the Contractor’s work, except as to defects which may develop in the other contractor's work after the execution of the Contractor’s work.
C. To ensure the proper execution of the Contractor’s subsequent work, the Contractor shall measure work already in place and shall at once report to the Engineer any discrepancy between the executed work and the Drawings.
3.17. ASSIGNMENT
The Contractor shall not assign the Contract or sublet it as a whole or in part without the written consent of the City, nor shall the Contractor assign any monies due, or to become due to the Contractor hereafter without the prior written consent of the City.
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3.18. USE OF COMPLETED PORTIONS, RIGHT TO OPERATE UNSATISFACTORY
EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES
A. The City may, at any time, during the performance of the Work, enter the Work Site for the purpose of installing any necessary work by City labor or other contracts, and for other purpose in connection with the installation of facilities. In doing so, the City shall endeavor not to interfere with the Contractor and the Contractor shall not interfere with other work being done by or on behalf of the City.
B. If, prior to completion and final Acceptance of all the Work, the City takes possession of any structure or facility (whether completed or otherwise) comprising a portion of the Work with the intent to retain possession thereof (as distinguished from temporary possession contemplating the return to the Contractor), then, while the City is in possession of the same, the Contractor shall be relieved of liability for loss or damage to such structure other than that resulting from the Contractor's fault or negligence. Such taking of possession by the City shall not relieve the Contractor from any provisions of this Contract regarding such structure, other than to the extent specified in the preceding sentence, nor shall such taking constitute a final Acceptance of such structure or facility.
C. If, following installation of any equipment or facilities furnished by the Contractor, defects requiring correction by the Contractor are found, the City shall have the right to operate such unsatisfactory equipment or facilities and make reasonable use thereof until the equipment or facilities can be shut down for correction of defects without injury to the City.
3.19. LANDS FOR WORK, RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSTRUCTION ROADS
A. The City will provide the lands, easements, right-of-way, and/or encroachment permits necessary or other rights to enter and work on lands necessary for the performance of the Work. Other permits and licenses are addressed by Section
3.04. Should the Contractor find it advantageous to use any additional land for any purpose whatever, the Contractor shall provide for the use of such land at its expense. The Engineer shall be furnished with a copy of written agreements or otherwise be notified in writing of additional working space which is acquired.
Nothing herein contained and nothing marked on the Plans shall be interpreted as giving the Contractor exclusive occupancy of the territory provided by the City.
When two or more contracts are being executed at one time on the same or adjacent land in such a manner that work on one contract may interfere with that on another, the Engineer shall decide which contractor shall cease work, and which shall continue, or whether the work on both contracts shall progress at the same time and in what manner, and the decision of the Engineer shall be final and binding. When the territory of one contract is the necessary or convenient means of access for the performance of another contract, such privilege of access or any other reasonable privilege may be granted by the Engineer to the Contractor so desiring, to the extent, amount, in the manner, and at the time permitted. No such decision as to the method or time of conducting the Work or the use of territory shall be the basis of any claim for delay or damage.
B. Lands, easements, or rights-of-way to be furnished by the City for construction operations will be specifically shown on the Plans.
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3.20. CITY’S RIGHT TO AUDIT AND PRESERVATION OF RECORDS A. The Contractor shall maintain books, records and accounts of all costs in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices. The City and its authorized representatives shall have the right to audit the books, records and accounts of the Contractor under any of the following conditions:
1. The Contract is terminated for any reason in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents in order to arrive at equitable termination costs;
2. In the event of a disagreement between the Contractor and the City over the amount due the Contractor under the terms of the Contract;
3. To check or substantiate any amounts invoiced or paid which are required to reflect the costs of the Contractor, or the Contractor's efficiency or effectiveness under this Contract or in connection with extras, changes, claims, additions, backcharges, or others, as may be provided for in this Contract;
4. If it becomes necessary to determine the City's rights and the Contractor's obligations under the Contract or to ascertain facts relative to any claim against the Contractor which may result in a charge against the City;
5. To determine any difference in cost occasioned by a permissible substitution;
6. And/or for any other reason in the City's sole judgment.
B. Contractor shall provide the City (or its representatives), unlimited, reasonable access during working hours to the Contractor's books and records. The City's audit rights shall be liberally construed in the City's favor.
C. The Contractor, from the effective date of final payment or termination hereunder, shall preserve and make available to the City for a period of three (3) years thereafter, at all reasonable times at the office of the Contractor (but without any charge to the City), all its books, records, documents, photographs, micro-photographs, and other evidence bearing on the costs and expenses of the Contractor under this Contract and relating to the Work hereunder.
D. The City will make all payments required of it under this Contract subject to audit, under circumstances stated above, which audit may be performed at the City's option, either during the Contract time period or during the record retention time period.
Regardless of authorization, approval or acceptance, signatures or letters which are given by the City and are part of the City's control systems or are requested by the Contractor, the payments made under this Contract shall not constitute a waiver or agreement by the City that it accepts as correct the billings, invoices or other charges on which the payments are based. If the City's audit produces a claim against the Contractor, the City may pursue all its legal remedies even though it has made all or part of the payments required by this Contract.
E. If any audit by the City or its representative discloses an underpayment by the City pursuant to the terms of the Contract Documents, the City shall have the duty to pay any amount found by the audit to be owed to the Contractor. If such audit discloses an overpayment, the Contractor shall have the obligation to reimburse the City for the CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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F. The City's right to audit and the preservation of records shall terminate at the end of three (3) years after the date final payment is made or termination of the Contract.
The Contractor shall include this "Right to Audit and Preservation of Records" clause in all subcontracts issued by it and it shall require the same to be inserted by all lower tier Subcontractors in their subcontracts, for any portion of the work. Should Contractor fail to include this clause in any such contract or lower tier contract, or otherwise fail to insure the City's rights hereunder, Contractor shall be liable to the City for all costs, expenses and attorney's fees which the City may have to incur obtaining or attempting to obtain an audit or inspection of or the restoration of records which otherwise would have been available to the City from said persons under this clause. Such audit may be conducted by the City or its authorized representative.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-36 SECTION 4
CONTROL OF MATERIALS
4.01. MATERIALS
A. Unless otherwise specifically stated in the Specifications, the Contractor shall furnish all materials necessary for the execution and completion of the Work.
Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be new and shall be manufactured, handled, and installed in a workmanlike manner to ensure completion of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall, upon request of the Engineer, furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials.
B. Where materials are to be furnished by the City, the type, size, quantity and location at which they are available will be stated in the Contract Documents.
C. Manufacturers’ warranties, guarantees, instruction sheets and parts listed, which are furnished with certain articles or materials incorporated in the Work, shall be delivered to the Engineer before Acceptance of the Contract.
4.02. STORAGE OF MATERIALS
Articles or materials to be incorporated in the Work shall be stored in such a manner as to ensure the preservation of their quality and fitness for the Work, and to facilitate inspection.
4.03. TRADE NAMES AND ALTERNATIVES
Whenever a material, article, system or sub-system is specified or described by using the name and/or model of a proprietary product or trademark or the name of the manufacturer or vendor, the specified item shall establish the type, function, and quality required. It shall be understood that the words “or approved equivalent” are implied whether or not they follow the proprietary enumeration.
The City reserves the right to determine when proprietary items have no equivalency, and when uniformity of operations, interchangeability of parts, standard parts inventory, etc., are in the City’s best interest.
Requests for review of equivalency will be considered upon submission of sufficient information as described herein, to allow complete review. Such requests shall not be accepted from anyone other than the Contractor. Such submission must be made prior to purchase, fabrication, manufacture or use of the equivalent items under consideration.
A. Contractor’s Risk. If the Contractor includes in its Bid or later proposes any material, product or equipment that the Contractor considers equivalent to that specified, the Contractor assumes all risk of any sort associated with Acceptance or rejection of proposed equivalent items. The Contractor shall have no right to make claim based upon Contractor’s Bid that includes a proposed equivalent item(s) of work which resulted in a lower Bid amount for said item(s) or lower total bid.
B. Submission Requirements. Each submission for equivalency review shall include:
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2. A description of the difference between specified item(s) and proposed equivalent item(s) and the comparative advantages and disadvantages of each;
3. All relevant data addressing each specified parameter to show equivalency;
4. A prediction of any effects the proposed change will have on operation and maintenance costs where applicable.
C. Equivalency. An item will be considered equivalent to the item specified if it is equal to or better in:
1. Design and strength in all sub-parts, quality, reliability and durability, operation, maintenance and serviceability, as applicable; and
2. Specified parameters in performance in all respects for the specific function(s) indicated in the contract.
D. Supplemental Requirements. Any tests required by the City to establish quality and performance standards shall be promptly conducted by or through the Contractor at no additional cost to the City. In addition, the Contractor shall:
1. Submit any additional data requested by the Engineer for the equivalency review; and
2. Satisfactorily accomplish all changes, including any Engineering associated with use of equivalent items, at no additional cost to the City.
E. Equivalency Determinations. The Engineer shall be the sole judge as to equivalency determinations. The Engineer’s decision shall be final. The Contractor shall have no right of appeal to any decision rejecting the equivalency of any item.
F. Procedure.
1. Data substantiating a request for a substitution of “an equal” item shall be submitted prior to the Award of the Contract pursuant to Section 3400 of the latest edition of the Public Contract Code.
2. After the Bid opening, the apparent three low bidders shall have seven (7) calendar days to provide complete substantiating data for all product, material or system substitution requests. After this seven (7)-day period, the City may award the Contract to the apparent low bidder. In no event will product, material or system substitution requests submitted after the Award of Contract be considered. Failure to submit such substantiating data will result in the automatic rejection of the proposed substitution request. The City will have thirty (30) days to review the first ten (10) proposed substitution requests. For each additional five (5) product, material or system substitution requests over and above the initial ten (10), the City will have ten (10) additional days to review the proposed substitution requests.
3. Each substitution request may include one (1) alternate substitution. All alternate substitutions shall be submitted concurrently with substitution requests. Upon review by the City, proposed substitutions shall be returned to CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-38 the Bidder marked either “accepted” or “rejected”. The City shall only review alternative substitution requests if the primary substitution request is rejected.
If a substitution request, and its alternative, is returned “rejected”, no further substitution requests for that product, material or system will be allowed and the Bidder will provide the specified product, material or system.
4. If, after all substitution requests have been processed, substitution requests by the apparent low Bidder are rejected by the City, the apparent low Bidder may elect not to execute the Contract. Under no circumstances, will bidders be allowed to alter their Bid Price as originally submitted. This election shall be made in writing no later than five (5) days following the receipt of the reviewed substitution requests. An election by the Bidder not to execute the Contract will result in the forfeiture of the bidder’s Bid bond. If the apparent low Bidder elects not to continue, and the second low Bidder is awarded the Contract, the second low Bidder may then elect not to execute the Contract for the contract price shown on its Bid Form. Subsequent bidders shall have five (5) days following the receipt of the reviewed substitution requests and the Notice of Award in which to make their election. This process shall continue until one Bidder decides to continue with the Award of Contract process.
5. The City may award the Contract at any time after the time for submitting substitution requests expires pursuant to subpart (2), above. In the event the Contract is awarded prior to acceptance/rejection of substitution requests, all outstanding substitution requests shall be reviewed by the City as provided above. If the apparent low Bidder elects not to execute the Contract, the Award of Contract to the apparent low Bidder shall be rescinded and the Contract awarded to the next apparent low bidder. All bidders electing not to execute the Contract expressly agree that the City shall incur no liability for such rescissions. As provided herein, “apparent low bidder” means the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
4.04. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
A. A Certificate of Compliance shall be furnished prior to the use of any materials for which the Technical Specifications require that such a certificate be furnished. In addition, when so authorized in the Specifications, the Engineer may permit the use of certain materials or assemblies prior to sampling and testing if accompanied by a Certificate of Compliance. The Certificate of Compliance shall be signed by the manufacturer of the material or the manufacturer of assembled materials and shall state that the materials involved comply in all respects with the requirements of the Contract. A Certificate of Compliance shall be furnished with each lot of material delivered to the Work and the lot so certified shall be clearly identified in the Certificate.
B. All materials used on the basis of a Certificate of Compliance may be sampled and tested at any time. The fact that material is used on the basis of a Certificate of Compliance shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for incorporating material in the Work which conforms to the requirements of the Contract CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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C. The City reserves the right to refuse to permit the use of material on the basis of a Certificate of Compliance.
D. The form of the Certificate of Compliance and its disposition shall be as directed by the Engineer.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-40 SECTION 5
LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY
5.01. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS – PERMITS, REGULATIONS, TAXES The Contractor is an independent contractor and shall, at the Contractor's sole cost and expense, comply with all laws, rules, ordinances and regulations of all governing bodies having jurisdiction over the Work, obtain all necessary permits and licenses therefore, pay all manufacturers' taxes, sales taxes, use taxes, processing taxes, and all federal and state taxes, insurance and contributions for social security and unemployment which are measured by wages, salaries or any remuneration paid to Contractor's employees, whether levied under existing or subsequently enacted laws, rules or regulations. The Contractor shall also pay all property tax assessments on materials or equipment used until Acceptance by the City. If any discrepancy or inconsistency is discovered in the Plans or Specifications, or in this Contract in relation to any such law, rule, ordinance, regulation, order or decree, the Contractor shall forthwith report the same to the Engineer in writing. The Contractor shall also protect, defend, and indemnify the City, the Engineer, and all of the City's officers, agents, and servants against any claim or liability arising from or based upon the violation of any such law, rule, ordinance, regulation, order, or decree, whether by the Contractor or by its employees. Particular attention is called to the following:
A. Without limitation, materials furnished and performance by Contractor hereunder shall comply with Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety, State of California, Federal Safety regulations of the Bureau of Labor, Department of Labor, and any other applicable Federal regulations.
B. The Contractor, upon request shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the City and Engineer that any or all of the foregoing obligations have been or are being fulfilled.
The Contractor warrants to the City that he is licensed by all applicable governmental bodies to perform this Contract and will remain so licensed throughout the progress of the Work, and that he has, and will have, throughout the progress of the Work, the necessary experience, skill, and financial resources to enable him to perform this Contract. The same requirement applies to all levels of Subcontractors which the Contractor or Contractor’s Subcontractors contracts with who are used in the construction work under this Contract.
C. Contractor is required to ensure that material safety data sheets (MSDS’s) for any material requiring a material safety data sheet pursuant to any federal or state law are available in a readily accessible place on the Project premises. Contractor is also required to ensure:
1. The proper labeling of any substance brought onto the Project premises by Contractor or any Subcontractors and
2. That the person(s) working with the material, or within the general area of the material, are appropriately informed and instructed about the hazards of the substance and follow proper handling and protection procedures.
D. Contractor is required to comply with the provisions of California Health and Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq. (Prop. 65), which requires the posting and giving of CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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5.02. PREVAILING WAGE
A. The Contractor shall forfeit as penalty to the City the amount specified by law for each calendar day or portion thereof for each worker (whether employed by the Contractor or Subcontractor) paid less than the stipulated prevailing rates for any work done under the Contract in violation of the provisions of the Labor Code and in particular, Section 1775 which is incorporated herein by reference. Copies of the current schedules for prevailing wages are on file in the City office, and the contents of those schedules are included herein as if set forth in full.
B. The City will not recognize any claims for additional compensation because of the payment of the wages set forth in these General Conditions. The possibility of wage increases is one of the elements to be considered by the Contractor in determining its proposal, and will not under any circumstances, other than delays caused by the City, the Engineer, or the City’s agents, be considered as the basis of a claim against the City.
C. The Contractor agrees to follow the instructions of the City’s labor compliance officer until notified otherwise in writing by the City.
D. The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California has determined the general prevailing rate of wages of per diem wages in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the Contract. Copies of the applicable prevailing wage rate determinations are made available to the Contractor and Subcontractor at the Pre-Job Conference Meeting. The Contractor shall post a copy of this document of the prevailing wages at each job site, along with a CMU work place poster, printed on 8 1/2” X 11” paper or larger, in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 16451(d).
5.03. PREVAILING WAGE RECORDS
A. The Work is subject to monitoring and enforcement of prevailing wage requirements by the CA Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) and the following provisions will apply:
1. Contractor and Subcontractors shall maintain and furnish to the DIR, a certified copy of each weekly payroll (but no less often than monthly), with a statement of compliance signed under penalty of perjury. Such certified payroll reports in PDF form shall be transmitted electronically to the DIR after first registering at http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Certified-PayrollReporting.html. The provisions of Labor Code section 1776 are incorporated herein by reference.
2. The City shall withhold payments when payroll records are delinquent or inadequate.
3. The City shall withhold payments equal to the amount of underpayment and applicable penalties when, after investigation, it is established that underpayment has occurred.
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4. The City shall cooperate with the DIR and DLSE (Division of Labor Standards Enforcement) in any investigation of suspected violations of prevailing wage requirements.
5. As directed by the DSLE Labor Commissioner, the City shall withhold Contract payments equal to the payments due or estimated to be due to the Contractor or Subcontractors whose payroll records are delinquent or inadequate, plus any additional amount that the Labor Commissioner has reasonable cause to believe may be needed to cover a back wage and penalty assessment against such Contractor or Subcontractors. The Contractor shall be required to withhold payments to a Subcontractor whose payroll records are delinquent or inadequate until the Labor Commissioner provides notice that the Subcontractor has cured such delinquency or deficiency.
6. These payroll records shall be made available to the City’s representatives.
These records shall be maintained during the course of the Work. The Contractor and all Subcontractors shall make the certified payroll records available for inspection by City representatives upon request and shall permit such representatives to interview employees during the work hours on the job site.
7. The Contractor shall be held entirely responsible for the prompt resolution of all non-compliances with the prevailing wage laws, including those pertaining to all Subcontractors and any lower tier Subcontractors.
8. The Project will not be accepted as complete by the City nor final payment made until all items of non-compliance are corrected or until appropriate provision is made by depository agreement to assure the ultimate resolution and payment of any back wages that may be found due.
B. A pre-construction conference shall be conducted before commencement of the Work with the Contractor and Subcontractors at which time the prevailing wage requirements will be reviewed and agreed by all the parties.
5.04. LABOR DISCRIMINATION
Attention is directed to Section 1735 of the Labor Code, which reads as follows: “A Contractor shall not discriminate in the employment of persons upon public works on any basis listed in subdivision (a) of Section 12940 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926 and 12926.1 of the Government Code, except as otherwise provided in Section 12940 of the Government Code. Every Contractor for public works who violates this section is subject to all the penalties imposed for a violation of this chapter.”
5.05. EIGHT-HOUR DAY LIMITATION
A. In accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code, and in particular, Sections 1810 to 1815 thereof, inclusive, eight (8) hours labor shall constitute a day's work, and no worker, in the employ of said Contractor, or any Subcontractor, doing or contracting to do any part of the work contemplated by this Contract, shall be required or permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any one (1) calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one (1) calendar week in violation of those provisions; provided that subject to Labor Code Section 1815, a worker may perform work in excess of either eight (8) hours per day or forty (40) hours during any one week upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours per day or CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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B. The Contractor and each Subcontractor shall also keep an accurate record showing the names and actual hours worked of all workers employed by them in connection with the Work. This record shall be open at all reasonable hours to the inspection of the City, State and Federal officers and agents. It is hereby further agreed that, except as provided in 5.05A above, the Contractor shall forfeit as a penalty to the City the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each worker employed in the performance of this Contract by the Contractor or by any of its Subcontractors for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to labor more than eight (8) hours in and one calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one calendar week in violation of Sections 1810 through 1815.
5.06. COMPLIANCE WITH STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT OF
APPRENTICES
The Contractor's attention is directed to Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code. Provisions of said Section pertaining to employment of registered apprentices are hereby incorporated by reference into these Specifications. As applicable, the Contractor or any Subcontractor employed by the Contractor in the performance of the Work shall take such actions as necessary to comply with the provisions of Section 1777.5.
5.07. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
A. In accordance with Government Code Section 4215, the Contractor shall be compensated for the costs of locating, repairing damage not due to the failure of the Contractor to exercise reasonable care, and removing or relocating existing main or trunkline utility facilities which are not indicated in the Contract Plans and Specifications with reasonable accuracy, and for the equipment on the Project necessarily idled during such work, provided that the Contractor shall first notify the Engineer before commencing work on locating, repairing damage to, removing or relocating such utilities. Contractor shall not be assessed liquidated damages for delays in completing the Work when such delays are due to the failure of either the City or the owner of the utility to provide for removal or relocation of such utility facilities.
B. The Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to protect the existing utilities within the project area. Any utilities damaged due to the Contractor's negligence shall be repaired or restored to their original condition at the Contractor's sole expense. Existing utilities shall be kept in service during the life of the Contract unless relocation, reconstruction, abandonment, or outage is specifically authorized by the Engineer.
C. The Contractor shall provide and maintain such temporary supports as may be necessary to preserve the functions of the various utility systems. No wires, conduits and/or pipes shall be removed until all services therein have been made inoperable.
D. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer and appropriate Regional Notification Center for operators of subsurface installations at least two (2) working days, but not more than fourteen (14) calendar days, prior to performing excavation or other work close to any underground pipeline, conduit, duct, wire, and other structures.
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E. The Contractor is advised that the State of California does not participate in USA.
The Contractor is required to notify Caltrans Permits Branch (916) 322-1297 for the location of State facilities.
F. The Contractor shall not proceed with work until utility facilities involved have been located, disconnected, or otherwise adjusted by utility representatives.
G. The City Public Works Department Utility Maintenance Division will make repairs to all City owned utilities damaged by the Contractor during the course of construction unless directed otherwise by the Engineer. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the Contractor shall be required to pay all labor, material and equipment costs incurred by the Utilities Maintenance Division for the repairs made to damaged water service laterals and water mains. The City will bill the Contractor for the repairs and the bills will be paid by the Contractor prior to either the next monthly progress payment or prior to the final payment, whichever comes first.
The Contractor shall provide to the Engineer proof of payment of the repair bills prior to the issuance of either the monthly progress payment or final payment. The current labor and equipment rates for the City Public Works Department Utility Maintenance Division will be made available to the Contractor at the preconstruction conference. The City shall have the right to deduct the total amount of any unpaid City repair bill from the money due or to become due the Contractor.
H. The Contractor is responsible for having a private Utility Locator mark the location of all underground facilities outside of the City street right-of-way prior to performing excavation or other work close to any underground pipeline, conduit, duct, wire and other structures on any private property. Minor utilities with surface features (i.e. irrigation & electrical pull boxes) within and beyond the right-of-way should be located and marked by the Contractor if left unmarked by the utility purveyor.
I. The Contractor shall coordinate his activities in a manner that will provide the least interference with the City's operations, other contractors and utility companies working in the area, and agencies exercising jurisdiction over the project area or portions thereof. Contractor shall be responsible for coordination of relocation or adjustments of any facilities within the project limits. At a minimum the Contractor shall coordinate their operations with the Underground Service Alert at 811 and all utilities referenced on the project construction plans.
J. Full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, and for doing all the work involved in locating existing underground facilities within the City right-of-way and on private property as specified in these Special Provisions shall be considered as included in the contract prices paid for various contract items of work involved and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.
5.08. WATER POLLUTION
The Contractor shall exercise every reasonable precaution to protect wetlands, streams, lakes, reservoirs, and canals from pollution with fuels, oils, bitumens, calcium chloride, and other harmful materials and shall conduct and schedule his operations so as to avoid or minimize muddying and silting of said wetlands, streams, lakes, reservoirs, and canals. Care CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-45 shall be exercised to preserve vegetation beyond the limits of construction. The Contractor shall comply with Section 5650 of the California Fish and Game Code and all other applicable statutes and regulations relating to the prevention and abatement of water pollution.
Before starting any work on the project, the Contractor shall submit, for acceptance by the City Engineer, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or Water Pollution Control Plan (WPCP) to control water pollution effectively during construction of the project. The SWPPP or WPCP shall show all water pollution control measures which the Contractor proposes to take in connection with the construction of the project to minimize the effects of construction runoff during operations. The Contractor shall not perform any clearing or grubbing or earthwork on the project, other than that specifically authorized in writing by the City Engineer, until the program has been accepted and implemented.
Submittal: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or Water Pollution Control Plan (WPCP) – depending on project size.
The provisions in Section 13 “Water Pollution Control” of the State Standard Specifications shall apply to this contract unless otherwise stated in the Bid Documents. The SWPPP or WPCP shall specify Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will prevent all construction pollutants from contacting storm water before, during, and post-construction with the intent of keeping all products of erosion from moving off site into receiving waters. Work also includes complying with the project SWPPP or WPCP provisions and providing a current approved copy which shall be on site during the duration of the project at all times. All work shall conform to City Standard Specifications and Details, the Caltrans Standard Specifications, these General Conditions, the California Environmental Protection Agency, and as directed by the City Engineer.
5.09. PAYMENT OF TAXES
The Contract prices paid for the Work shall include full compensation for all taxes, which the Contractor is required to pay, whether imposed by federal, state, or local governments.
5.10. PERMITS AND LICENSES
A. The Contractor shall procure all permits and licenses, pay all charges and fees, and give all notices necessary and incident to the lawful prosecution of the work.
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B. The Contractor shall possess a Class "A" General Engineering Contractor's License in the State of California, unless otherwise stated in the Contract Bid documents.
C. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining a City of West Sacramento business license and furnishing a copy to the Engineer prior to the commencement of work.
D. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining a City Encroachment Permit to do the work and complying with all conditions and requirements of the permit. The Contractor will not be charged a fee for this permit.
E. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining a Caltrans Rider Encroachment Permit to do all work within Caltrans Right of Way and complying with all conditions and requirements of the permit. The Contractor will not be charged a fee for this permit.
F. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining a City Fire Hydrant Permit for construction water, prior to construction. The permit for temporary construction water shall be obtained at the City Public Works office located at 4300 West Capitol Avenue, West Sacramento; Phone: (916) 617-4850. The Contractor shall be held to all responsibilities and conditions of the Fire Hydrant Permit and the Hydrant Meter Policy. The Fire Hydrant Permit will be provided to the Contractor free of charge but there will be a refundable $1,725 deposit required. The temporary water permit, obtained prior to construction, may be charged against the project Work Order Number. All City equipment issued to the Contractor under the Fire Hydrant Permit shall be returned to the City prior to issuance of the Contract final payment. All costs for repair and/or replacement of any lost or damaged City equipment, including repair of hydrants damaged as a result of use by the Contractor, shall be deducted from the Contractor’s final payment.
G. The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting a completed Industrial Discharge Permit Application to Sacramento County Wastewater Source Control Section for all anticipated discharges of chlorinated water into the City sanitary sewer system. The permit application will require data on allowable flows into the system, times of discharge, concentrations of chlorine, etc. For information on obtaining an Industrial Discharge Permit Application contact Sacramento County Wastewater Source Control Section at (916) 876-6522.
5.11. PATENTS
The Contractor shall assume all costs arising from the use of patented materials, equipment, devices, or processes used on or incorporated into the Work, and agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless the City, the Engineer, and their duly authorized representatives, from all suits at law, or actions of every nature for, or on account of, the use of any patented materials, equipment, devices, or processes.
5.12. PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
This section defines the Contractor’s responsibility with regard to convenience of the public and public traffic in connection with its operations.
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B. Notification of Residents and Businesses: Proper and timely notification of residents and businesses in the project areas is of utmost importance to the City. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all residents and businesses receive written notice detailing streets, description of work, dates and hours of work, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the commencement of work. If the Contractor anticipates any delay in the work that exceeds the forty-eight (48) hour notice, the Contractor shall submit another notice to the resident or business indicating the extended window of delay. There shall be a limit of no more than forty-eight (48) hours for the extended window notification.
The Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to ensure that written notification is received and acknowledged by residents and businesses located in the construction zone. The notification must be in a form approved by the Engineer. Non-compliance with any stipulation of this section will be justification for the City to stop work.
Submittals: Notification to residents and businesses shall be submitted to the Engineer five (5) business days prior to the start of the notification period.
Notification to residents and businesses of extension of delay shall be submitted to the Engineer five (5) business days prior to the start of the notification period.
C. The Contractor shall maintain property access to all residences, businesses, and schools at all times unless approved otherwise by the Engineer. All portions of the driveway, concrete, and sidewalk removed during progress of work shall be replaced within a maximum of five (5) days after concrete is removed. The section removed shall be backfilled with temporary material if work is delayed or anticipated to take longer than maximum allowable days. Notification shall be made to the residents or businesses at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to commencement of work and shall include when the concrete will be poured and completed.
Upon approval by the City Engineer, access to certain properties may be temporarily closed if all of the following conditions can be met:
i. No options exist to maintain property access and complete the project. ii. Contractor has discussed the closure with the business owner in person. iii. Residents or business owners have been notified in writing at least seven (7) calendar days in advance of the time and length of closure. iv. Residents or business owners have been reminded of the closure in writing at least two (2) working days prior to the actual closure. v. Contractor has provided business with a contractor name and number to call with questions regarding the closure.
D. Full and temporary closures require a minimum of forty-eight (48) hour notification to residents and shall be re-opened to the public with the least amount of CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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The Contractor shall inform the City Fire and Police Departments, Yolo Bus, Washington Unified School District, and Waste Management at least two (2) working days prior to the commencement of construction activities.
Contractor shall not impair or impede refuse and recycling operations scheduled to be conducted within the project area. It is the Contractor's responsibility to determine which waste hauler and recycling operators are scheduled to operate within the project area and to develop a project schedule that will not impair or impede the waste hauler or recycling operations. The Contractor shall inform all residents not to leave yard waste on the street until the scheduled pick-up day. If the yard waste is left on the streets, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to remove or arrange for proper removal of the items at no additional cost to the City.
Likewise, if the waste hauler or recycling operations must return for pick-up due to Contractor activity, any additional charges shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
E. Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, all public traffic shall be permitted to pass through the Work with as little inconvenience and delay as possible. In order to expedite the passage of public traffic through or around the work, the Contractor shall install as appropriate signs, lights, flares, barricades, and other facilities for the sole convenience and direction of public traffic. Also, where directed by the Engineer, the Contractor shall provide and station competent flaggers whose sole duties shall consist of directing the movement of public traffic through or around the Work. The cost of furnishing and installing such signs, lights, flares, barricades, and other facilities, and the cost of providing and stationing such flaggers, all for the convenience and direction of public traffic, will be considered as included in the Contract price and no additional compensation will be.
F. Spillage resulting from hauling operations along or across any publicly traveled way shall be removed immediately by the Contractor at its expense.
G. Construction operations shall be conducted in such a manner as to cause as little inconvenience as possible to abutting property owners.
H. Noise control shall conform to the provisions in Section 14-8.02, "Noise Control" of the State Standard Specifications and these Special Provisions. This requirement in no way relieves the Contractor from responsibility for complying with all ordinances regulating noise level.
The noise level requirement shall apply to the equipment on the job or related to the job, including but not limited to trucks, transit mixers or transient equipment that may or may not be owned by the Contractor. The use of loud sound signals shall be avoided in favor of light warnings except those required by safety laws for the protection of personnel.
Full compensation for conforming to the requirements of this section shall be considered as included in the prices paid for the various contract items of work involved and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.
I. Convenient access to driveways, houses, and buildings along the line of the work shall be maintained and temporary approaches to crossings or intersecting highways shall be provided and kept in good condition. When the abutting CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-49 property owner's access across the right-of-way line is to be eliminated, or to be replaced under the Contract by other access facilities, the existing access shall not be closed until the replacement access facilities are usable. These requirements are in addition to the above sections.
J. Water shall be supplied for the alleviation or prevention of dust nuisance as provided in the Contract Documents or directed by the City Engineer. Any water obtained from a fire hydrant within the City of West Sacramento shall be subject to a fire hydrant permit issued by the Public Works Department of the City of West Sacramento. Obtaining a City Fire Permit is described in Section 5.10 M. above.
Air pollution control shall conform to the provisions in Section 14-9.02, "Air Pollution Control," of the State Standard Specifications.
Dust control shall conform to the provisions in Section 14-11.04, "Dust Control," of the State Standard Specifications and these Special Provisions.
K. All mud and debris shall be removed by regular sweeping and vacuuming in the construction area and along the materials hauling routes. All materials transported by truck shall be covered or wetted down. All inactive portions of exposed construction or staging site shall be watered with appropriate dust suppressant or covered. During periods of high winds when dust control measures are unable to avoid visible dust plumes, all earthmoving or other dust-producing activities shall be suspended. Sweeping activities shall conform to the provisions in Section 13-
4.03F, “Sweeping,” of the State Standard Specifications.
Full compensation for conforming to the requirements of this section shall be considered as included in the prices paid for the various contract items of work involved and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.
L. Flaggers and guards, while assigned to traffic control, shall perform their duties, and shall be provided with the necessary equipment in accordance with the current "Flagging Instruction Handbook" of the California Department of Transportation.
The equipment shall be furnished and kept clean and in good repair by the Contractor at its expense.
M. All traffic control shall be in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (California MUTCD, latest edition) Part 6 and this Section
5.12. 1. Traffic Control Plans. Prior to starting work, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer a proposed detailed Traffic Control Plan (TCP) for approval. The TCP shall include, but not limited to, signing, pavement markings, construction scheduling, temporary barricades, methods and devices for permanent and temporary delineation and channelization, placement and maintenance of devices, roadway lighting, traffic regulations, surveillance and inspection, and be in accordance with the State of California, Department of Transportation Standard Specifications latest edition adopted and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Controls Devices (California MUTCD - latest edition adopted) and this section. The TCP shall be prepared by a CA Registered Civil or Traffic Engineer and be submitted to the Engineer at least five (5) working days prior to the start of work to allow for an approved TCP a minimum of two (2) working days prior to the start of any work. The TCP requirement for preparation by a Registered Engineer may be waived by the City Engineer for small or non-complex construction projects.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-50 Submittals: A TCP complete with diagrams and narrative shall be submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer prior to the commencement of work.
All proposed street closures shall be clearly identified in the TCP and shall conform to the section “Traffic Control Devices and Procedures” and these General Conditions and Special Provisions (as appropriate). Construction area signs for street closure and detours shall be posted a minimum of five (5) days prior to the commencement of street closure. The Contractor shall maintain safe pedestrian traffic through the project limit at all times.
2. Traffic Control Devices and Procedures. Traffic control devices and procedures shall conform to the California Manual of Traffic Control Devices (California MUTCD), Part 6 and this Section 5.12. Non-compliance with any stipulation of this Section will be justification for the City to stop work.
Construction area signs shall be furnished, installed, maintained, and removed when no longer required by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions in Section 12, "Temporary Traffic Control" of the State Standard Specifications and these General Conditions.
The Contractor shall install all construction area signs as shown on the TCP within two (2) working days of issuance by the City of the Notice to Proceed for the Contract, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall notify the appropriate regional notification center or operators of subsurface installations at least two (2) working days, but not more than fourteen (14) calendar days, prior to commencing any excavation of construction area sign posts. Regional notification centers include but are not limited to the following:
Notification Center Telephone
Underground Service Alert -
Northern California (USA)
1(800) 227-2600 or 811
All excavations required to install construction area signs shall be performed by hand methods without the use of power equipment, except that power equipment may be used if it is determined there are no utility facilities in the area of the proposed post holes.
Utility denotations placed within project limits shall be removed prior to completion of work.
Sign substrates for stationary mounted construction area signs may be fabricated from fiberglass reinforced plastic as specified under "Prequalified and Tested Signing and Delineation Materials" in Section 20.09 of Division IV of the City Standard Specifications.
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Full compensation for providing all of the labor, tools, equipment, materials and incidentals and for doing all the work involved in construction area signs shall be considered as included in the contract lump sum price paid for “Traffic Control System” and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.
Barricades shall be furnished, placed, and maintained at the locations designated by the Engineer, or as required by construction work shown on the plans and shall conform to the provisions in Section 12, “Temporary Traffic Control” of the State Standard Specifications and these General Conditions.
Portable delineators shall be furnished, placed, and maintained at the locations designated by the Engineer, or as required by construction work shown on the plans and shall conform to the provisions in Section 12, “Temporary Traffic Control” of the State Standard Specifications and these General Conditions.
Type II retroreflective sheeting for stripes on barricade rail faces shall conform to the requirements specified under “Prequalified and Tested Signing and Delineation Materials” in Section 20.09 of Division IV of the City Standard Specifications.
Construction area signs conforming to the requirements in Section 12 3, “Temporary Traffic Control Devices” of the State Standard Specifications shall be installed on barricades as directed by the Engineer at the locations or as required by construction work shown on the plans.
Full compensation for furnishing, installing, maintaining, and removing barricades and portable delineators, and mounting and removing construction area signs on barricades shall be considered as included in the contract lump sum price paid for “Traffic Control System” and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore.
Traffic Cones shall conform to the provisions in Section 12-3.02, “Traffic Cones,” of the State Standard Specifications.
The type of reflective cone sleeves used shall be at the option of the Contractor. However, only one type of reflective cone sleeve shall be used on the project.
Lane closures shall conform to the provisions in Section 5.12 C above.
Work shall not commence at any given location until warning signs, appropriate traffic control devices and flaggers, if required, are in proper position and approved by the Engineer. All signs shall be reflectorized and be visible and legible for a distance of three hundred (300) feet at night. Flaggers shall be stationed at cross streets where necessary.
The Contractor’s failure to comply with the above requirements will be sufficient cause for the Engineer to immediately suspend work until compliance is achieved.
Personal vehicles of the Contractor’s employees shall not be parked in the traveled way including any section closed to public traffic.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-52 Flaggers are mandatory at locations where equipment is intermittently blocking a traffic lane, or where only one lane is available for two-direction traffic. One flagger is required for each direction of traffic affected where only one lane is available or when required by the Engineer. When less than 20 feet of street width is available for two-directional traffic, one lane control shall be imposed with appropriate flaggers. Flaggers shall wear approved distinctive clothing. Flaggers shall be provided with the necessary equipment in accordance with the current “Instructions to Flaggers” of the California Department of Transportation.
Whenever vehicles or equipment are parked on the shoulder within six (6) feet of a traffic lane, the shoulder area shall be closed with fluorescent traffic cones or portable delineators placed on a taper in advance of the parked vehicles or equipment and along the edge of the pavement at twenty-five (25) foot intervals to a point not less than twenty-five (25) feet past the last vehicle or piece of equipment. A minimum of nine (9) cones or portable delineators shall be used for the taper. A C23 (Road Work Ahead) or C24 (Shoulder Work Ahead) sign shall be mounted on a telescoping flag tree with flags. The flag tree shall be placed where directed by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall be solely responsible for traffic control, and noncompliance with any stipulation of this section will be justification for the City to stop work.
3. Elimination of On-Street Parking. The Contractor shall place notification for the elimination of on-street parking, if required, at least seventy-two (72) hours, but not more than one hundred and twenty (120) hours prior to the start of work. The notification shall be in the form of a MUTCD standard 12” x 18” red and white no parking sign with the phrase "TOW-AWAY NO PARKING - FOR TOWED VEHICLES PHONE (916) 372-3375". This notice shall be affixed to both sides of a Type II barricade that is placed in the lane of the road (max. forty-four (44) ft. spacing) used for on-street parking. No other location or method of placement is acceptable. The Contractor shall check periodically for missing, collapsed, damaged or improperly placed signs and correct as necessary to remain in compliance with this section.
Once the no parking period has ended, the Contractor shall promptly remove the Type II barricade(s) in no later than forty-eight (48) business hours. The notification shall be in a form approved by the Engineer. Non-compliance with any stipulation of this section will be justification for the City to stop work.
Submittals: Notice for the Elimination of On-Street Parking shall be submitted by the contractor a minimum of five (5) days prior to the start of the notification period. The Engineer will approve the notice prior to the start of the notification period.
4. Lane Closures. All lane closures shall be included in the Traffic Control Plans and shall both conform to Section 5.12 C. above and be approved by the Engineer. Total road closures will not be allowed for the Project unless specifically detailed on the project plans or formal written permission is granted by the Engineer specifically detailing the total time of closure, including date of closure and reopening.
Traffic Control System shall include closing of traffic lanes in accordance with construction work shown on the plans, the provisions of Section 12, CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-53 “Temporary Traffic Control,” of the State Standard Specifications, and these General Conditions.
The provisions in this section will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility to provide such additional devices or take such measures as may be necessary to comply with the provisions in Section 7 1.04, “Public Safety,” of the State Standard Specifications or as directed by the Engineer.
Each vehicle used to place, maintain and remove components of a traffic control system on multilane highways shall be equipped with a Type II flashing arrow sign which shall be in operation when the vehicle is being used for placing, maintaining, or removing the components. Vehicles equipped with Type II flashing arrow sign not involved in placing, maintaining, or removing the components when operated within a stationary type lane closure shall only display the caution display mode. The sign shall be controllable by the operator of the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion. The flashing arrow sign shall not be used on the vehicles which are doing the placing, maintaining, and removing, of components of a traffic control system, and shall be in place before a lane closure requiring its use is completed.
If any component in the traffic control system is displaced, or ceases to operate or function as specified, from any cause, during the progress of the work, the Contractor shall immediately repair the component to its original condition or replace the component and shall restore the component to its original location.
When lane closures are made for work periods only, at the end of each work period, all components of the traffic control system, except portable delineators placed along open trenches or excavation adjacent to the traveled way, shall be removed from the traveled way and shoulder.
5. Measurement and Payment. Unless specifically shown as an item of work on the proposal form, all work defined in this Section, including property notifications, lane closures, and other traffic control activities, including all labor, materials and equipment, shall be considered included in the contract lump sum price paid for Traffic Control System” and other items of work and no additional compensation will be allowed, therefore.
5.13. CONTINUOUS OPERABILITY OF FACILITIES
Absent written permission by the Engineer, the continuous operation of all existing facilities is required and shall in no way be affected by the Work.
5.14. SAFETY
A. General
1. The Contractor shall be solely and completely responsible for the conditions of the job Site, including safety of all persons and property during performance of the Work. This requirement shall apply continuously and not be limited to normal working hours. Safety provisions shall conform to all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and codes, and to the rules and regulations established by the California Division of Industrial Safety, and to other rules of law applicable to the Work.
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2. The services of the Engineer in conducting construction review of the Contractor's performance is not intended to include review of the adequacy of the Contractor's work methods, equipment, bracing or scaffolding or safety measures, in, on, or near the construction site, and shall not be construed as supervision of the actual construction nor make the Engineer or the City responsible for providing a safe place for the performance of work by the Contractor, Subcontractors, or suppliers; or for access, visits, use work, travel or occupancy by any person.
3. The Contractor shall carefully instruct all personnel working in potentially hazardous work areas, materials, equipment, or tools as to potential dangers and shall provide such necessary safety equipment and instruction as is necessary to prevent injury to personnel and damage to property. Special care shall be exercised relative to electrical work, work involving excavation and in sump pump work.
4. All work and materials shall be in strict accordance with all applicable State, Federal and local laws, rules, regulations, and codes.
5. Nothing in this Contract is to be construed to permit work not conforming to governing law. When Contract Documents differ from governing law, the Contractor shall furnish and install the higher standards called for without extra charge. All equipment furnished shall be grounded and provided with guards and protection as required by safety codes. Where vapor-tight or explosion-proof electrical installation is required by law, this shall be provided.
6. The Contractor shall submit a safety plan and/or narrative description to the Engineer prior to commencement of the Work. This safety plan and/or narrative description shall describe all first aid, safety clothing, etc. to be used at the Project Site..
7. The Contractor shall submit a health and safety plan to the Engineer prior to commencement of the work. This health and safety plan shall describe all first aid, safety clothing, etc. to be used at the Project Site. The health and safety plan shall also include measures to control work exposure to soil and measures to control airborne dust, prevent toxic ingestion, and control runoff0 Submittals: The Contractor shall provide a Health and Safety Plan prior to start of construction.
B. Shoring and Trench Safety Plan
1. Attention is directed to Section 832 of the Civil Code of the State of California relating to lateral and subjacent support, and the Contractor shall comply with this law.
2. In accordance with Section 6705 of the State Labor Code, the Contractor shall submit to the City specific plans to show details of provisions for worker protection from caving ground. Not less than thirty (30) days before beginning excavation for any trench or trenches five (5) feet or more in depth required under this Contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Engineer working drawings of his trench safety plan. The trench safety plan working drawings shall be detailed plans showing the design of shoring, bracing, sloping or other provisions to be made for worker protection from the hazard of caving ground. If such plan varies from the shoring system standards established by the Construction Safety Orders of the California Division of CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-55 Industrial Safety or the Federal Safety and Health Regulations for Construction of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor, the plan shall be prepared by a registered civil or structural engineer. In no event shall the Contractor use a shoring, sloping, or protective system less effective than that required by said Construction Safety Orders, or less effective than that required by said Federal Safety Standards. Submission of this plan in no way relieves the Contractor from the requirement to maintain safety in all operations performed by the Contractor or its Subcontractors.
5.15. BLASTING
Except for exceptional circumstances, blasting shall be prohibited. Accordingly, Bids should be prepared on the basis that no blasting will be permitted. Should blasting be required and expressly approved by the City, the City will issue a Change Order for blasting work.
5.16. INTOXICATING LIQUORS AND NARCOTICS
The Contractor shall not sell, permit, or suffer the introduction or use of intoxicating liquors, or narcotics upon or about the Site.
5.17. PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
A. The Contractor shall take whatever precautions are necessary to prevent damage to all existing improvements, including above ground and underground utilities, trees, shrubbery, and other landscape improvements that is not specifically shown to be removed, fences, signs, mailboxes, survey markers and monuments, buildings, structures, the City's property, adjacent property, and any other improvements or facilities within or adjacent to the work. If such improvements or property are injured or damaged by reason of the Contractor's operations, they shall be replaced or restored, at the Contractor's expense, to a condition at least as good as the condition they were in prior to the start of the Contractor's operations.
B. The Contractor shall adopt all practical means to minimize interference to traffic and public inconvenience, discomfort, or damage. The Contractor shall protect against damage to any pipes, conduits or other structures crossing the trenching or encountered in the Work and shall be responsible for any damage done to such pipes or structures, or damage to property resulting therefrom. The Contractor shall support, repair, or replace any such structures without delay and without any additional compensation to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer. All obstructions to traffic shall be guarded by barriers illuminated at night. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to persons and property directly or indirectly caused by his operations and, under all circumstances, Contractor must comply with the laws and regulations of the State of California relative to safety of persons and property and the interruption of traffic and the convenience of the public within the respective jurisdictions.
C. The Contractor is cautioned that it must replace all improvements in rights-of-way and within the public streets to a condition at least equal to what existed prior to his entry onto the job.
D. Type and time of construction required at any road subject to interference by the work will be determined by those authorities responsible for maintenance of said road. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to determine the nature and extent of all such requirements, including provision of temporary detours as required; however, the construction right-of-way obtained by the City at affected CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-56 roadways will be adequate for provision of all required detours. As required at any road crossing, the Contractor shall provide all necessary flaggers, guardrails, barricades, signals, warning signs and lighting to provide for the safety of existing roads and detours. Immediately after the need for temporary detours ceases, or when directed, the Contractor shall remove such detours and perform all necessary cleanup work, including replacement of fences, and removal of materials. Included shall be all necessary replacement of existing roadway appurtenances, grading work, soil stabilization and dust control measures, as required and directed.
E. The Contractor shall examine all bridges, culverts, and other structures over which he will move his materials and equipment, and before using them, Contractor shall properly strengthen such structures where necessary. The Contractor shall be responsible for any and all injury or damage to such structures caused by reason of its operations.
5.18. RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIR OF FACILITIES
All public or private facilities, including but not limited to, gravel surfacing at existing canals, structures, telephone cables, roadways, curbs, gutters, parking lots, private drives, levees and embankments for creeks, ponds and reservoirs disturbed during construction of the work shall be repaired and/or replaced by the Contractor to match facilities existing prior to construction. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for any settlement damage to such facilities or adjoining areas for a period of one (1) year after acceptance of such required facilities.
The Contractor shall be required to document all existing structures, facilities, frontages, and backyards including curb & gutter, sidewalk, driveways, fences, patios, walkways and landscaping on video and/or digital photos. The videotape will be used to determine damages caused by the Contractor’s construction operations that will be repaired at the Contractor’s cost.
It is to the Contractor’s advantage to have a detailed video of any existing damage so that its cause will not be disputed. Any damages or claims submitted to the City to existing structures, equipment, vehicles, facilities, frontages, and backyards not clearly depicted in the video will be the responsibility of the Contractor to repair at his cost. A copy of said video tape shall be submitted to the City prior to the start of construction.
Submittals: The Contractor shall provide a Video and Digital Photos of Existing Improvements prior to start of construction.
5.19. CITY’S REPAIR
In the event the Contractor refuses or neglects to make good any loss or damage for which he is responsible under this Contract, the City may itself or by the employment of others, make good any such loss or damage, and the cost and expense of doing so, including any reasonable engineering, legal and other consultant fees, and any costs of administrative and managerial services, shall be charged to the Contractor. Such costs and expenses may be deducted by the City from claims for payment made by the Contractor for work completed or remaining to be completed.
5.20. ANTITRUST CLAIM ASSIGNMENT
In entering into a public works contract or a subcontract to supply goods, services, or materials pursuant to this contract, the Contractor and all Subcontractors shall offer and agree to assign to the City all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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5.21. WAIVER OF RIGHT TO RESCIND FOR MATERIAL BREACH
The Contractor agrees that it can be adequately compensated by money damages for any breach of this Contract which may be committed by the City and hereby agrees that no default, act, or omission of the City or the Engineer, shall constitute a material breach of the Contract entitling the Contractor to cancel or rescind the provisions of this Contract or (unless the City shall so consent or direct in writing) to suspend or abandon performance of all or any part of the Work. The Contractor hereby waives any and all rights and remedies to which it might otherwise be or become entitled, save only its right to money damages.
5.22. CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE NOTICE
CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE LICENSED AND REGULATED BY THE CONTRACTORS’ STATE LICENSE BOAFD. ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING A CONTRACTOR MAY BE REFERRED TO:
DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
CONTRACTORS’ STATE LICENSE BOARD
9821 BUSINESS PARK DRIVE
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95827
MAILING ADDRESS
P.O. BOX 26000
SACARMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95826
5.23. HISTORICAL, SCIENTIFIC AND ARCHEOLOGICAL DISCOVERIES All articles of historical or scientific value, including but not limited to coins, fossils, and articles of antiquity which may be uncovered by the Contractor during the progress of work, shall become City property. Such findings shall be reported immediately to the Engineer who will determine the method of removal, where necessary, and the final disposition thereof.
The Contractor shall stop work and report immediately to the Engineer in case of discovery of human remains and inadvertent discovery of archaeological resources.
A pre-construction tribal cultural resources awareness training program may be required for all consultants and contractors involved in the project.
5.24. INSURANCE
Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Contract, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Work hereunder by the Contractor, their agents, representatives, employees, or Subcontractors. The amount of insurance required shall be in accordance with the bid and contract documents or in accordance with the City of West Sacramento Certificate of Insurance Requirements for Standard City Contracts, whichever is greater. The cost of such insurance shall be included in the Contractor's bid.
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B. Any insurance bearing on adequacy of performance shall be maintained after completion of the project for the full guarantee period.
C. Prior to execution of the Contract, the Contractor shall furnish the City with original endorsements effecting coverage for all policies required by the Contract. The endorsements shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The endorsements are to be on forms provided or approved by the City. The City may require the Contractor or any Subcontractor to furnish complete certified copies of all insurance policies affecting the coverage required by the Contract.
D. All of the Contractor's policies shall contain an endorsement providing that written notice shall be given to the City at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to termination, cancellation, or reduction of coverage in the policy.
E. Any policy or policies of insurance that the Contractor elects to carry as insurance against loss or damage to its construction equipment and tools shall include a provision therein providing a waiver of the insurer's right to subrogation against the City and the Engineer.
F. The requirements as to the types, limits, and the City's approval of insurance coverage to be maintained by the Contractor are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by the Contractor under the Contract.
G. In addition to any other remedy the City may have, if the Contractor or any of the Subcontractors fails to maintain the insurance coverage as required in this Section, the City may obtain such insurance coverage as is not being maintained, in form and amount substantially the same as required herein, and the City may deduct the cost of such insurance from any amounts due or which may become due the Contractor under this Contract.
H. The Contractor and all Subcontractors shall, at their expense, maintain in effect at all times during the performance of work under the Contract not less than the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers and under forms of policy satisfactory to the City. The maintenance by the Contractor and all Subcontractors of the following coverage and limits of insurance is a material element of this Contract. The failure of the Contractor or any Subcontractor to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City as a material breach of this contract.
1. Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance (i) Workers’ Compensation
The Contractor and all Subcontractors shall maintain insurance to protect the Contractor or Subcontractor from all claims under Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Acts, including Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Act. Such coverage shall be maintained, in type and amount, in strict compliance with all applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations. The Contractor shall execute a certificate in compliance with Labor CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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(ii) Claims Against City
If an injury occurs to any employee of the Contractor or any of the Subcontractors for which the employee or its dependents, in the event of its death, may be entitled to compensation from the City under the provisions of the said Acts, or for which compensation is claimed from the City, there will be retained out of the sums due the Contractor under this Contract, an amount sufficient to cover such compensation as fixed by said Acts, until such compensation is paid or it is determined that no compensation is due. If the City is required to pay such compensation, the amount so paid will be deducted and retained from such sums due, or to become due, the Contractor.
2. Commercial General and Automobile Liability Insurance The Contractor shall maintain in effect at all times during the performance of the work hereunder not less than the following coverage’s and limits of Commercial General and Automobile Liability insurance:
(i) Form and Amount
The insurance shall include, but shall not be limited to, protection against claims arising from death, bodily injury, personal injury, or damage to property resulting from actions, failures to act, operations or equipment of the insured, or by its employees, agents or consultants, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by the insured. The amount of insurance required shall be in accordance with the bid and contract documents or in accordance with the City of West Sacramento Certificate of Insurance Requirements for Standard City Contracts, whichever is greater applying to bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage, or any combination of the three. Any deductibles must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles as respects the entity, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers; or the Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration expenses, and defense expenses.
(ii) Additional Requirements
(1) Provision or endorsement naming the City, the
Engineer and its consultants, and each of their officers, employees, and agents, each as additional insured’s with respect to any potential liability arising out of the
performance of any work under the Contract, and providing that such insurance is primary insurance as respects the interest of the City and Engineer, and its consultants, and each of their officers, employees, and agents and that any other insurance, risk pool membership, or other liability protection maintained by the City or maintained by the
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The additional insured coverage and under this
Contractor’s policy shall be “primary and non-contributory” and will not seek contribution for the City’s insurance or self-insurance shall be at least as broad as CG 20 01 04
13. (2) “Cross Liability” or “Severability of Interest” clause. (3) Broad Form Property Damage, Personal Injury,
Contractual Liability, Protective Liability, and Completed Operations coverage’s, and elimination of any exclusion regarding loss or damage to property caused by explosion or resulting from collapse of buildings or structures or damage to property underground, commonly referred to by insurers as the "XCU" hazards.
(4) Provision or endorsement stating that such
insurance, subject to all of its other terms and conditions, applies to the liability assumed by the Contractor under the Contract, including, without limitation, that set forth in Section 5.25, “Indemnity and Litigation Costs.”.
(5) Provision or endorsement stating that any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers.
(6) Provision or endorsements stating that any failure
to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect the
coverage provide to the City, its officers, officials,
employees, or volunteers.
(7) The Contractor’s insurance shall apply separately
to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is
brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability .
3. Builder’s Risk or Installation Floater “All-Risk” Insurance.
Before commencement of the Work, the Contractor shall submit written evidence that it has obtained for the period of the Contract, Builder's Risk "All-Risk" Completed Value Insurance and/or Inland Marine "All-Risk" Installation Floater Insurance, as may be applicable, upon the entire project which is the subject of this Contract, including completed work and work in progress. The policy or policies of insurance shall name the Contractor, City, and Engineer as insured’s as their respective interests may appear, and shall include an insurer's waiver of subrogation rights in favor of each. Such insurance may have a deductible clause, but the amount of the deductible shall be subject to the approval of the City, except that the deductible on CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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5.25. INDEMNITY AND LITIGATION COST
A. Promptly upon execution of the Contract, the Contractor specifically obligates itself and hereby agrees to protect, hold free and harmless, defend and indemnify the City, the Engineer and his consultants, and each of their officers, employees and agents, from any and all liability, penalties, costs, losses, damages, expenses, causes of action, claims or judgments, including attorney's fees, which arise out of or are in any way connected with the Contractor's, or his Subcontractors' or suppliers', performance of work under this Contract or failure to comply with any of the obligations contained in the Contract. This indemnity shall imply no reciprocal right of the Contractor in any action on the Contract pursuant to California Civil Code section 1717 or section 1717.5. To the fullest extent legally permissible, this indemnity, defense and hold harmless agreement by the Contractor shall apply to any and all acts or omissions, whether active or passive, on the part of the Contractor or his agents, employees, representatives, or Subcontractor's agents, employees and representatives, resulting in claim or liability, irrespective of whether or not any acts or omissions of the parties to be indemnified hereunder may also have been a contributing factor to the liability, except such loss or damage which was caused by the active negligence, the sole negligence, or the willful misconduct of the City. The Contractor’s obligation under this Section shall apply to claims arising from the Contractor’s mistake, error, or neglect in preparing its Bid for this project.
B. In any and all claims against the City, the Engineer and each of their consultants, officers, employees and agents by any employee of the Contractor, any Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation under this Section shall not be limited in way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for the Contractor or any Subcontractor under Workers' Compensation statutes, disability benefit statutes or other employee benefit statutes.
5.26. PROTECTION OF WORK
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the care of all the Work until its completion and final acceptance. The Contractor shall, at its own expense, replace damaged or lost material and repair damaged parts of the Work or the same may be done at the Contractor's expense by the City and the Contractor and his sureties shall be liable therefor. The Contractor shall make its own provisions for properly storing and protecting all material and equipment against theft, injury, or damage from any and all causes. Damaged material and equipment shall not be used in the Work.
The Contractor shall take all risks from floods and casualties except as provided by law, and shall make no charge for the restoration of such portions of the work as may be destroyed or damaged by flood or other casualties or because of danger from flood or other casualties or for delays from such causes. The Contractor may, however, be allowed a reasonable extension of time on account of such delays, subject to the conditions herein before specified. The Contractor shall not be responsible for the cost, in excess of five percent (5%) of the contracted amount, of repairing or restoring damage to the Work, if the damage was proximately caused by an earthquake in excess of a magnitude of three point five (3.5) on the Richter Scale or by tidal waves; provided that the Work damaged was built in accordance CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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B. Contractor shall effectively secure and protect adjacent property and structures, livestock, crops, and other vegetation. If applicable, the Contractor shall open fences on or crossing the right-of-way and install temporary gates of sound construction thereon so as to prevent the escape of livestock. Adjacent fence posts shall be adequately braced to prevent the sagging or slackening of the wire.
Before such fences are opened, the Contractor shall notify the owner or tenant of the property and, where practicable, the opening of the fence shall be in accordance with the wishes of said owner or tenant. The Contractor shall be responsible that no loss or inconvenience shall accrue to the owner or tenant by virtue of their fences having been opened or the gate not having been either shut or attended at all times. Where special types of fences are encountered, the Contractor shall install temporary gates made of similar materials and of suitable quality to serve the purposes of the original fences. In all cases where the Contractor removes fences to obtain workroom, the Contractor shall provide and install temporary fencing as required, and on completion of construction shall restore the original fence to the satisfaction of the Engineer. All costs of providing, maintaining, and restoring gates and fencing shall be borne by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide and maintain all passageways, guard fences, lights and other facilities for protection required by public authority or local conditions.
C. The Contractor shall use extreme care during construction to prevent damage from dust to crops and adjacent property. The Contractor, at its own expense, shall provide adequate dust control for the right-of-way and take other preventative measures as directed by the Engineer.
D. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to any property resulting from trespass by the Contractor or his employees in the course of their employment, whether such trespass was committed with or without the consent or knowledge of the Contractor.
E. The Contractor shall see that the Site is kept drained and free of all ground water and any other water, which may impede the progress or execution of the Work.
F. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage caused by drainage or water runoff from construction areas and from construction plant areas.
G. In an emergency affecting the safety of life, the Work, or adjoining property, the Contractor, without special instruction or authorization from the Engineer, is hereby permitted to act at its discretion to prevent such threatened loss or injury, and the Contractor shall so act without appeal if so instructed or authorized. Any compensation claimed by the Contractor on account of emergency work shall be determined as specified under Section 2.07. Should the Engineer deem an emergency condition to exist, the Contractor shall immediately do those things and take those steps ordered by the Engineer. The decision of the Engineer in this respect shall be final and conclusive. Any claims for compensation made by the Contractor on account of emergency work shall be determined as specified under Section 2.07.
H. Except as provided by Government Code Section 4215, the Contractor shall be responsible for the removal, relocation and protection of all public and private utilities, including irrigation facilities in the nature of utilities, located on the site of the construction project if and to the extent that the same are identified in the CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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I. Subject to the provisions of this Section, where the Work to be performed under the Contract crosses or otherwise interferes with existing streams, watercourses, canals, farm ditches, pipelines, drainage channels, or water supplies, the Contractor shall provide for such watercourse or pipelines and shall perform such construction during the progress of the Work so that no damage will result to either public or private interests, and the Contractor shall be liable for all damage that may result from failure to so provide during the progress of the Work.
5.27. ACCIDENTS
A. The Contractor shall provide and maintain, in accordance with Labor Code Section 6708 and OSHA requirements, adequate emergency first-aid treatment for his employees and anyone else who may be injured in connection with the Work.
B. The Contractor shall promptly report in writing to the Engineer all accidents whatsoever arising out of or in connection with, the performance of the Work, whether on or adjacent to the site, which caused death, personal injury, or property damage, giving full details and statements of witnesses. In addition, if death, serious injury, or serious damage are caused, the accident shall be reported immediately by, telephone or messenger to the City and the Engineer.
C. If any claim is made by anyone against the Contractor or any Subcontractor on account of any accident, the Contractor shall promptly report the facts in writing to the Engineer, giving full details of the claim.
5.28. NO PERSONAL LIABILITY
Neither the City, the Engineer, nor any of their other officers, agents, or employees shall be personally responsible for any liability arising under the Contract, except such obligations as are specifically set forth herein.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-64 SECTION 6
PROGRESS AND COMPLETION OF WORK
6.01. PROGRESS SCHEDULE
The Contractor shall provide a schedule describing in sufficient detail the activities of the contractor or any subcontractors working at the project site within ten (10) days after execution of the Contract. The schedule shall incorporate the number of working days, critical path, project approval turn-around times, along with City and public notification requirements. The Contractor shall submit look ahead schedules for each month that work is in progress. If the project goes five (5) working days out of schedule, an updated schedule must be re-submitted to the Engineer for approval. No progress payments will be made until a satisfactory schedule has been submitted and approved by the Engineer. If the Work falls behind the accepted schedule, the Contractor shall promptly take whatever actions are necessary to put project back on schedule. For delays or portions of delays for which the Contractor is responsible, no payment will be made or time extension allowed for increase in work force, equipment, and working hours needed to put the project on schedule.
The Contractor shall review, revise and resubmit the progress schedule at least once a month to reflect progress. In any event, Contractor shall submit, at any time during the contract period, a current schedule to the Engineer at the Engineer’s request. A three-week rolling schedule shall be provided by the Contractor at each progress meeting. The schedule shall provide an accurate representation of the work planned for the current week and subsequent two (2) weeks.
No progress payments will be made for any work performed until a satisfactory schedule has been submitted and approved by the Engineer. An updated schedule shall be required from the Contractor if the project falls ten (10) working days behind schedule.
If the Work falls five (5) days behind the accepted schedule, the Contractor shall promptly take whatever actions are necessary to put the project back on schedule. For delays or portions of delays for which the Contractor is responsible, no payment will be made or time extension allowed for increase in work force, equipment, and working hours needed to put the project on schedule.
Submittals: The Contractor shall provide a work schedule to the Engineer a minimum of five (5) days prior to the start of work.
6.02. COMMENCEMENT AND PROGRESS OF THE WORK AND TIME OF COMPLETION A. Commencement
The Contractor shall begin the Work after receiving a Notice to Proceed within the period of time set forth in the Contract Provisions. Thereafter, Contractor shall diligently prosecute the Work to completion as specified in the Contract Documents. The Engineer shall have the right to specify the locations where the Contractor shall start and proceed with the Work.
A preconstruction conference will be convened after the Contractor has delivered the necessary bonds, insurance certificates and signed agreement in proper form as required in the invitation to bid, bid proposal and general conditions of these specifications. Prior to any work, the Contractor shall provide the Engineer with a list of key personnel assigned to the project, email addresses, and the telephone CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Contract, the City shall not be obligated to accept or pay for any work furnished by the Contractor prior to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed whether or not the City has knowledge of the furnishing of such work. The Contractor shall not commence with work on this project until his Contract bonds and evidence of insurance comply with all Contract requirements and a Notice to Proceed has been issued.
The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing two (2) working days (forty-eight (48) hours) prior to commencement of work on the Project or scheduling work for a Saturday, Sunday, or City Holiday. Failure to provide said notification will void the City's obligation to provide inspection. Any work done in the absence of the City's Inspector shall be subject to rejection.
The Contractor is required to limit their work within City right-of-way to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and on private property between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. No work shall be allowed outside of these hours or on Saturdays or Sundays without prior written approval of the Engineer. The hours and days of work may be altered, by the Engineer, to accommodate the efficient movement of traffic, or to minimize the interruption of utility services, without any additional compensation to the Contractor.
Work on Harbor Blvd shall be done as night work.
B. Completion
All work under this Contract shall be completed within the period of time set forth in the Contract Provisions. The Contract shall be deemed completed when the Engineer has certified the completion of the Project as provided in Section 7.07, of these General Conditions.
6.03. SUSPENSION OF WORK
A. The Engineer may at any time, by notice in writing to the Contractor, suspend any part of the Work for such period of time as may be necessary to prevent improper execution of the Work on the project by the Contractor, his Subcontractors or agents, and the Contractor shall have no claim for damages or additional compensation on account of any such suspension.
B. The City may at any time suspend any part or all of the Work upon ten (10) days written notice to the Contractor, who shall thereupon discontinue all work suspended except for all operations to prevent loss or damage to work already executed as may be directed by the Engineer. Work shall be resumed by the Contractor after such suspension upon written notice from the City.
C. In the event of any suspension of the Work in whole or in part under subsection (6.03 B.) above, the Contractor shall be entitled to an extension of time wherein to complete the Work to the extent of the delay caused to the Contractor thereby.
D. In the event the entire work shall be suspended by order of the City, as herein above provided, and shall remain so suspended for a period of sixty (60) consecutive days, through no fault of the Contractor, and notice to resume the Work shall not have been served on the Contractor as herein above provided, Contractor may, at their option, by written notice to the City, terminate the Contract CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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6.04. DELAY IN THE WORK – TIME EXTENSIONS
The Contractor shall at all times employ such force, plant, materials, and tools as will be sufficient, in the opinion of the Engineer, to prosecute the Work at not less than the rates fixed under the terms of the Contract and to complete the Work thereof within the time limits fixed therein. If the Contractor refuses or fails to prosecute the Work, or any separable part thereof, with such diligence as will ensure the completion within the time specified in the Contract, or any approved extension thereof, or fails to complete said work within such time, the City may exercise the termination provisions set forth in Section 6.05, below.
A. Excusable Delays. Excusable delays shall be delays in the Contractor’s work due to strikes, lockouts by others, fire, unusual delay in transportation, unavoidable casualties, adverse weather conditions which could not have been reasonably anticipated, or any other act(s) of God beyond the Contractor’s control, or by delay authorized by the City, or by any cause which the City shall decide to justify the delay. Except as provided in Section 6.05. below, in the event of an excusable delay, the time of completion shall be extended for such reasonable time as the City may determine. The Contractor’s right to an extension of time for an excusable delay is expressly subject to Contractor’s giving written notice of such request within ten (10) days following the date the Contractor knew or should have known of the delay. Failure to give such notice shall be construed as a waiver of such right. It is understood and agreed that extensions of time shall be the Contractor’s sole and exclusive remedy for excusable delays.
B. Compensable delays. Compensable delays shall be delays in the Contractor’s work due to acts or neglect of the City, its employees or those under it by contract or otherwise, or by changes ordered in the work. In the event of a compensable delay, the time of completion shall be extended for such reasonable time as the City may determine. In addition, the Contractor may recover its direct costs as provided in Section 6.05. The Contractor’s remedies for compensable delays are expressly subject to Contractor’s giving ten (10) days written notice of such request from the date the Contractor knew or should have known of the delay. It is understood and agreed that the Contractor’s sole and exclusive remedies for compensable delays shall be an extension of the time and recovery of its direct costs as compensable hereunder, but only in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents.
C. Contractor and City understand and agree that the Contract time for the completion of this project is a very important part of the contract. Extensions of time will only be granted as provided above when events actually cause the Contractor to be delayed in the performance of the progress of that scheduled activity which is the controlling operation as of the time of the delay. When acts or omissions occur which could cause delay, Contractor will take all reasonable means in order to be able to continue to work as scheduled without any delay, or as short a delay as possible. Additionally, if inclement weather causes accumulation of standing water on the work site or other conditions which might cause delay, Contractor shall take all measures reasonably necessary to permit work to continue as quickly as possible.
D. If adverse weather conditions are the basis for a claim for additional time, such claim shall be documented by date substantiating that weather conditions were abnormal for the period of time and could not have been reasonably anticipated, CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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Adverse weather conditions shall be considered only as those conditions that exceed the average annual number of rain days and rain quantities as established by the Annual Local Climatological Summary and NOAA National Technical Memorandum NWS WR-65 (Revised) as published by the United States Government, National Weather Service, National Climate Center, Asheville, North Carolina.
E. The Engineer shall be responsible for determining when adverse weather conditions result in non-workable days. It shall be the Contractor’s duty to stay informed of such determinations by the Engineer. The Contractor may object to such adverse weather determinations by filing with the Engineer a written notice of objection. The notice of objection shall state the basis of the objection and provide supporting documentation, which substantiates that weather conditions were abnormal for the period of time and could not have been reasonably anticipated, and that weather conditions had an adverse effect on the scheduled construction.
All such notices of objection shall be filed within three (3) days of the day in dispute. It is hereby agreed that the Contractor’s failure to submit a written notice of objection within three (3) days of the Engineer’s adverse weather determination shall constitute a waiver by the Contractor of all its rights to further protest, judicial or otherwise.
F. The Engineer will, within a reasonable period of time, issue a ruling on the Contractor’s notice of objection. All such rulings by the Engineer shall be final, unless the Contractor files a written protest within fifteen (15) days of the Engineer’s ruling. This protest shall clearly state the basis of the dispute. Such protest will be forwarded promptly to the City, which will issue a decision on each such protest. The City decision will be final. Pending the City decision, the Contractor shall proceed with its work in accordance with the Engineer’s ruling and/or instructions. It is hereby agreed that the Contractor’s failure to file a protest within fifteen (15) days of the Engineer’s ruling shall constitute a waiver by the Contractor of all its rights to further protest, judicial or otherwise.
G. The number of days that are anticipated to be non-workable due to adverse weather conditions shall be as set forth in Section 6.04 D. above. Days deemed non-workable by the Engineer in excess of such anticipated number shall be considered excusable delays.
H. Unexcused delays shall be delays in the Contractor’s work due to acts or neglect of the Contractor, its employees, Subcontractors, or those under it by contract or otherwise. In the event of an unexcused delay, the Contractor expressly agrees that it shall not be entitled to either an extension of time or recovery of its costs.
I. A request for an extension of time, or the granting of an extension of time, shall not constitute a basis for any claim against the City for additional compensation or damages unless caused by the City or another contractor employed by the City.
6.05. DAMAGES FOR DELAY
In the event of compensable delay, the City shall only be liable for idle equipment, idle workers and the necessary costs of transporting equipment. The City shall be liable to the extent that the compensable delay is concurrent with excusable delays or Contractor caused delays to the controlling operation. The allowable costs shall be as for force account work under Section 2.04 with the following exceptions:
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 4-68 A. The Delay Factor in the Labor Surcharge and Equipment Rental Rules applies to each equipment rental rate;
B. The daily number of payable hours shall equal the normal working hours during the delay, not to exceed eight (8) hours per day; and
C. No markups will be added.
6.06. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE
If at any time before completion of the Work, the City determines that it is either impossible or against the interests of the City to complete the Work, or if the Work is stopped by an injunction of a court of competent jurisdiction or by order of any competent authority, the City may, upon ten (10) days written notice to the Contractor, discontinue the Work and terminate the Contract. Upon service of such notice of termination, the Contractor shall discontinue the Work in such manner, sequence, and at such times as described below. The Contractor shall have no claim for damages for such discontinuance or termination, nor any claim for anticipated profits on the Work thus dispensed with, nor any other actually performed up to the time of discontinuance, including any Extra Work ordered by the Engineer to be done, nor for any claim for liquidated damages.
Termination of the Contract for Convenience and the total compensation payable to the Contractor in the event of termination shall be governed by the following:
A. The Engineer will issue the Contractor a written notice signed by the Engineer, specifying that the Contract is to be terminated. Upon receipt of said written notice and, except as otherwise directed in writing by the Engineer, the Contractor shall:
1. Stop all Work under the Contract except that specifically directed to be completed prior to Acceptance.
2. Perform Work the Engineer deems necessary to secure the project for termination.
3. Remove equipment from the site of the Work.
4. Take such action as is necessary to protect materials from damage.
5. Notify all Subcontractors and suppliers that the Contract is being terminated and that their contracts or orders are not to be further performed unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Engineer.
6. Provide the Engineer with an inventory list of all material previously produced, purchased or ordered from suppliers for use in the Work and not yet used in the Work, including its storage location, and such other information as the Engineer may request.
7. Dispose of material not yet used in the Work as directed by the Engineer.
8. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to provide the City with good title to all materials purchased by the City hereunder, including material for which partial payment has been made and with bills of sale or other documents of title for such materials.
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10. Furnish the Engineer with the documentation required to be furnished by the Contractor under the provisions of the Contract including, on projects as to which Federal funds are involved, all documentation required under the Federal requirements included in the Contract.
11. Take such other actions as the Engineer may direct.
B. Termination of the Contract shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to materials except as follows:
1. The Contractor's responsibility for damage to materials for which partial payment has been made and for materials furnished by the City for use in the Work and unused shall terminate when the Engineer certifies that such materials have been stored in the manner and at the locations he or she has directed.
2. The Contractor's responsibility for damage to materials purchased by the City subsequent to the issuance of the notice that the Contract is to be terminated shall terminate when title and delivery of such materials has been taken by the City.
3. When the Engineer determines that the Contractor has completed the Work under the Contract directed to be completed prior to termination and such other Work as may have been ordered to secure the project for termination, he or she will recommend that the Engineer formally accept the Contract, and immediately upon and after such Acceptance by the Engineer, the Contractor will not be required to perform any further Work thereon and shall be relieved of his or her Contractual responsibilities for injury to persons or damage to property which occurs after the formal Acceptance of the project by the Engineer.
C. The total compensation to be paid to the Contractor shall be determined by the Engineer on the basis of the following:
1. The reasonable cost to the Contractor, without profit, for all Work performed under the Contract, including mobilization, demobilization and Work done to secure the project for termination. Reasonable cost will include a reasonable allowance for project Overhead and general administrative Overhead not to exceed a total of seven (7%) percent of Direct Costs of such Work.
2. A reasonable allowance for profit on the cost of the Work performed as determined under Section 6.06 A. above, provided the Contractor establishes to the satisfaction of the Engineer that it is reasonably probable that he or she would have made a profit had the Contract been completed and provided further, that the profit allowed shall in no event exceed four (4%) percent of said cost.
3. The reasonable cost to the Contractor of handling material returned to the vendor, delivered to the City or otherwise disposed of as directed by the Engineer.
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4. A reasonable allowance for the Contractor's administrative costs in determining the amount payable due to termination of the Contract.
All records of the Contractor and the Subcontractors, necessary to determine compensation in accordance with this Section shall be open to inspection or audit by representatives of the City at all times after issuance of the notice that the Contract is to be terminated and for a period of three (3) years, and such records shall be retained for that period.
After Termination of the Work by the Engineer, the Engineer may make payments on the basis of interim estimates pending issuance of the Final Statement, when in his or her opinion the amount thus paid, together with all amounts previously paid or allowed, will not result in total compensation in excess of that to which the Contractor will be entitled.
All payments, including payment upon the Final Statement, shall be subject to deduction for prior payments and amounts, if any, to be kept or retained under the provisions of the Contract.
D. The provisions of this section shall be included in all subcontracts.
6.07. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT
A. In the event of any default by the Contractor as described below, the City may, after giving ten (10) days' written notice to the Contractor, terminate the Contractor's right to proceed with the Work or any part of the Work in the City's sole discretion. Events of default include:
1. Failure or refusal to prosecute the Work, or any separable part thereof, with such diligence as will ensure the completion within the time specified in the Contract, or any extension thereof, or failure to complete said work within such time.
2. Filing of bankruptcy by the Contractor, or the making of a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or appointment of a receiver on account of Contractor's insolvency without discharge of the receiver within ten (10) days after its appointment.
3. Failure to make prompt payments to Subcontractors or suppliers.
4. Persistent disregard of laws, ordinances, or the instructions of the Engineer, or other substantial violation of any provision of the Contract.
B. In the event the right of the Contractor to proceed with the Work, or any portion thereof, has been terminated because of the default of the Contractor and the Contractor has been given ten (10) days’ notice to cure such fault and has not done so, the City may take over the Work and prosecute the same to completion by contract or any other method the City deems expedient, and may take possession of and utilize in completing the Work such materials, appliances, equipment and plant as may be on the site of the Work and necessary therefore. In such event, the Contractor and its sureties shall be liable for all damages including CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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C. Upon termination, the Contractor shall not be entitled to receive any further payment until the Work is finished. If upon completion of the Work the total cost to the City, including engineering, legal and other consultant fees, costs of managerial and administrative services, construction costs, and liquidated damages shall be less than the amount which would have been paid if the Work had been completed by the Contractor in accordance with the terms of the Contract, then the difference shall be paid to the Contractor in the same manner as the final payment under the Contract. If the total cost incurred by the City on account of termination of the Contract and subsequent completion of the Work by the City by whatever method the City may deem expedient shall exceed said amount which the Contractor would otherwise have been paid, the Contractor and its sureties shall be liable to the City for the full amount of such excess expense.
D. The rights and remedies of the City provided in this section are in addition to any of the rights and remedies provided by the law or under this Contract.
6.08. FAILURE TO TIMELY COMPLETE THE WORK – LIQUIDATED DAMAGES A. Liquidated Damages
1. It is agreed by the parties to this Contract that time is of the essence. In the event all the Work is not completed before or upon the expiration of the time limit as set in the Bid, Contract and/or Progress Schedule, or within any time extensions that may have been granted, damage will be sustained by the City; and that it may be impracticable to determine the actual amount of damage by reason of such delay. Accordingly, it is agreed that the Contractor shall pay to the City as damages the amount set forth for each and every day's delay in finishing the Work in excess of the number of days specified. Liquidated damages shall be paid at a rate of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per day unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents.
The parties expressly agree that the liquidated damage clause found in the Contract Documents is reasonable under the circumstances existing at the time the Contract was made. The City shall have the right to deduct the amount of liquidated damages from any money due or to become due the Contractor.
2. In addition, the City shall have the right to charge to the Contractor and to deduct from the final or progress payments for the Work the actual cost to the City of legal, engineering, inspection, superintendence, and other expenses, which are directly chargeable to the Contract and which accrue during the period of such delay, except that the cost of final inspection and preparation of the final estimate shall not be included in the charges.
B. Exclusions
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.08 A., the Contractor shall not be liable for liquidated damages or delays caused by the removal or relocation of utilities when such removal or relocation is the responsibility of the City or the owner of the utility under Government Code section 4215.
6.09. CLEAN-UP
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Upon completion of the Work and before the final estimate is submitted, the Contractor shall, at its own cost and expense, remove from the vicinity of the Work all plants, buildings, rubbish, unused work materials, concrete forms, and temporary bridging and other like materials, belonging to the Contractor or used under the Contractor's direction during the construction, and in the event of the Contractor's failure to do so, the same may be removed by the City after ten (10) calendar days’ notice to the Contractor. Such removal shall be at the expense of the Contractor.
The Contractor shall use care in the removal of materials and equipment so as not to cause damage to existing facilities and structures. Contractor shall assume liability for all such damage. Where the construction has crossed yards or driveways, restoration shall be by the Contractor to the complete satisfaction of the Engineer, at the Contractor's expense.
The Contractor shall make its own arrangements for the disposal of waste materials. If the Contractor elects to dispose of such materials on private property, Contractor shall obtain written permission from all property owners involved.
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MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
7.01. MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES
H. Where the Contract provides for payment on a lump sum price basis, measurement of quantity will be based on a schedule of values provided by the Contractor. The schedule of values shall itemize components of the lump sum bid item. Where the Contract provides for payment on a unit price basis, the quantities of work performed at the end of each working day will be computed by the Contractor and the City Engineer on the basis of measurements taken of the work completed that day. These measurements shall be kept by the City Engineer in a daily quantity log and shall be initialed daily by the Contractor and the City.
I. All quantities of work computed under the Contract shall be based upon measurements by the Engineer according to United States Measurements and Weights.
J. Methods of measurement are specified herein and in the Technical Specifications.
K. Mobilization shall be measured, and payment issued according to Section 9 of the State Standard Specifications and Public Contract Code Sections 10104 and 10264.
7.02. SCOPE OF PAYMENT
A. The Contractor shall accept the compensation provided in the Contract as full payment for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to the completed work and for performing all work contemplated and embraced under the Contract; also for loss or damage arising from the nature of the work, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen difficulties which may be encountered during the prosecution of the Work until the Acceptance by the City and for all risks of every description connected with the prosecution of the Work, also for all expenses incurred in consequence of the suspension or discontinuance of the work as provided in the Contract; and for completing the Work according to the Specifications and Plans. Neither the payment of any estimate nor of any retained percentage shall relieve the Contractor of any obligation to make good any defective work or material.
B. No compensation will be made in any case for loss of anticipated profits.
Increased or decreased work involving supplemental agreements will be paid for as provided in such agreements.
C. The Work includes the preparatory work and operations needed for mobilization and demobilization of the Project. The Work, however, does not include establishing the Engineer’s field facility(s) of utility work and connections needed for these facilities.
7.03. PROGRESS ESTIMATE
For each calendar month of Contract work, the Contractor will prepare a progress estimate of all work performed under the Contract. The progress estimate of all work performed under the Contract shall be accompanied by a quantity summary sheet, as determined by the City Engineer, for the bid items of work completed each day. Within the first ten (10) days of CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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In order to assist the Engineer, the Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with copies of invoices for all such items delivered to the job site.
Monthly Progress estimates shall include updated progress schedules, lien releases from vendors and sub-contractors.
7.04. PROGRESS PAYMENTS
A. The City will pay the Contractor ninety-five (95%) percent of the amount of each progress estimate within thirty (30) days after receipt of an undisputed and properly submitted progress estimate from the Contractor unless the City has made a finding prebid pursuant to Public Contract Code section 7293 (b)(4) justifying a larger retention. If the City fails to pay an undisputed progress estimate within the allotted thirty (30) days, the City shall pay interest to the Contractor equivalent to the legal rate set forth in Subdivision (A) of Section 685.010 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Five percent (5%) of the amount of each estimate shall be retained by the City until final completion and acceptance of all work under the Contract.
B. Upon receipt of a payment request, the City shall act in accordance with both of the following:
1. Each payment request shall be reviewed by the City as soon as practicable after receipt for the purpose of determining that the progress estimate is a proper payment request.
2. Any payment request determined not to be a proper payment request suitable for payment shall be returned to the Contractor as soon as practicable, but not later than seven (7) days, after receipt. A request returned pursuant to this Section shall be accompanied by a document setting forth in writing the reasons why the payment request is not proper.
C. The number of days available to the City to make a payment without incurring interest pursuant to this Section shall be reduced by the number of days by which the City exceeds the seven-day return requirement set forth in paragraph B.2. above).
D. The Contractor may, in accordance with the provisions of Public Contracts Code Section 22300, substitute securities for any monies which the City may withhold to insure performance under the Contract.
E. When, in the judgment of the Engineer, the Work is not proceeding in accordance with the provisions of the Contract, or when in the Engineer’s judgment the total amount of the Work done since the last estimate amounts to less than one thousand ($1,000) dollars, no pay estimate will be prepared, and no progress payment will be made.
F. No progress estimate or payment shall be considered to be an approval or acceptance of any work, materials, or equipment. Estimated amounts and values of work done and materials and equipment furnished will be conformed with actual amounts and values as they become available in subsequent progress estimates, progress payments and the final estimate and payment. All estimates and CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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G. It is mutually agreed between the parties to the Contract that no payments made under the Contract, including progress payments and the final payment shall be evidence of the performance of the Contract, either wholly or in part, and no payment shall construed to be an acceptance of any defective or incomplete work or improper materials.
7.05. PROMPT PROGRESS PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS
A prime Contractor or Subcontractor shall pay any Subcontractor not later than seven (7) days of receipt of each progress payment in accordance with the provisions in Section 7108.5 of the California Business and Professions Code concerning prompt payment to Subcontractors.
The seven (7) days is applicable unless a longer period is agreed to in writing. Any delay or postponement of payment over 30 days may take place only for good cause and with the City’s prior written approval. Any violation of Section 7108.5 shall subject the violating Contractor or Subcontractor to the penalties, sanctions and other remedies of that section. This requirement shall not be construed to limit or impair any contractual, administrative, or judicial remedies otherwise available to the Contractor or Subcontractor in the event of a dispute involving late payment or nonpayment by the prime Contractor, deficient subcontract performance, or noncompliance by a Subcontractor. This provision applies to both DBE and non-DBE Subcontractors.
7.06. LIENS AND STOP NOTICES
The Contractor agrees to keep the Work, the site of the Work and all monies held by the City free and clear of all liens and stop notices related to labor and materials furnished in connection with the Work, if permitted by law. Furthermore, the Contractor waives any right it may have to file any type of lien or stop notice in connection with the Work. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Contract Documents, if any such lien or stop notice is filed or there is evidence to believe that lien or stop notice may be filed at any time during the progress of the Work or within the duration of this Contract, the City may refuse to make any payment otherwise due the Contractor or may withhold any payment due the Contractor a sum sufficient in the opinion of the City to pay all obligations and expenses necessary to satisfy such lien or stop notice. The City may withhold such payment unless or until the Contractor, within ten (10) days after demand therefor by the City, shall furnish satisfactory evidence that the indebtedness and any lien or stop notice in respect thereof has been satisfied, discharged and released of record, or that the Contractor has legally caused such lien or stop notice to be released of record pending the resolution of any dispute between the Contractor and any person or persons filing such lien or stop notice. If the Contractor shall fail to furnish such satisfactory evidence within ten (10) days of the demand therefor, the City may discharge such indebtedness and deduct the amount thereof, together with any and all losses, costs and damages suffered or incurred by the City from any sum payable to the Contractor under the Contract documents, including but not limited to final payment and retained percentage. This Section shall be specifically included in all Subcontracts and purchase orders entered into by the Contractor or any tier subcontractor on the project.
7.07. FINAL ACCEPTANCE AND DATE OF COMPLETION
Whenever the Contractor shall deem all Work under this Contract to have been completed in accordance therewith, the Contractor shall so notify the Engineer in writing, and the Engineer shall promptly ascertain whether the Work has been satisfactorily completed and, if not, shall advise the Contractor in detail and in writing of any additional work required. When all the provisions of the Contract have been fully complied with, to the satisfaction of the CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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The Engineer will then certify to said final estimate and to the completion of the Work and will file copies thereof with the City and the Contractor and shall cause Notice of Completion to be filed with the Yolo County Clerk-Recorder. The date of completion shall be the date of the Notice of Completion. All guarantees, warranties, and securities securing said guarantees and warranties, shall commence on said date.
7.08. RIGHT TO WITHHOLD PAYMENTS
A. In addition to all other rights and remedies of the City hereunder and by virtue of the law, the City may withhold or nullify the whole or any part of any partial or final payment to such extent as may reasonably be necessary to protect the City from loss on account of:
1. Defective work not remedied, irrespective of when any such work be found to be defective;
2. Claims or liens filed or reasonable evidence indicating probable filing of claims or liens including, but not limited to claims under Sections 1775, 1776, or 1777.7 of the Labor Code;
3. Failure of the Contractor to make payments properly for labor, materials, equipment, or other facilities, or to Subcontractors and/or suppliers;
4. A reasonable doubt that the Work can be completed for the balance then unearned;
5. A reasonable doubt that the Contractor will complete the Work within the agreed time limits;
6. Costs to the City resulting from failure of the Contractor to complete the Work within the proper time; or
7. Damage to work or property.
B. Whenever the City shall, in accordance herewith, withhold any monies otherwise due the Contractor, written notice of the amount withheld, and the reasons therefore will be given the Contractor. After the Contractor has corrected the enumerated deficiencies, the City will promptly pay to the Contractor the amount so withheld. When monies are withheld to protect the City against claims or liens of mechanics, material men, Subcontractors, etc., the City may at its discretion permit the Contractor to deliver a surety bond in terms and amount satisfactory to the City, indemnifying the City against any loss or expense, and upon Acceptance thereof by the City, the City shall release to the Contractor monies so withheld.
7.09. FINAL PAYMENT
Within ten (10) days after the date of completion, the City will file in the Office of the Yolo County Recorder, a Notice of Completion of the Work herein agreed to be done by the Contractor. Within sixty (60) days of completion defined in Public Contract Code section 7107, the difference between said final estimate and all payments theretofore made to the Contractor shall be due and payable to the Contractor, subject to any requirements concerning the furnishing of a maintenance bond and excepting only such sum or sums as may be withheld or deducted in accordance with this Contract. All prior certificates upon which partial Payments CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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7.10. FINAL RELEASE
Final payment to the Contractor in accordance with the final estimate is contingent upon the Contractor furnishing the City with a signed written release of all claims against the City arising by virtue of the Contract. Disputed Contract claims in stated amounts may be specifically excluded by the Contractor from the operation of the release. The release shall be in substantially the form specified in California Civil Code section 8138.
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SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONS (SPECIAL PROVISIONS)
Except as modified by these Supplemental Conditions, the work shall be performed in accordance with Division 3 General Conditions. The numbering of these Supplemental Conditions coincides to the numbering in the General Conditions. The existence of a section in these Supplemental Conditions means that a corresponding section in the General Conditions is modified in some respect. Under these contract documents, Supplemental Conditions and Special Provisions have the same meaning.
The following Supplemental Conditions, if any, shall be used in conjunction with the City of West Sacramento Standard Specifications current edition including Standard Details and all revisions, and, if necessary, the current State of California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, in that order.
The following provisions apply to use of or reference to the State of California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications:
1. None of the “General Provisions” of the State of California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, i.e., Sections 1 through 9, applies to these Contract Documents with the exception of any specific provisions, if any, which are expressly stated to apply to these Contract Documents. The City’s “General Conditions” shall govern.
2. If there is a conflict or inconsistency between any provision in the State of California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and a provision of these Contract Documents, the provision in the Contract Documents will govern.
3. Any reference to the “Engineer” in the State of California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications is deemed to mean “City”, “Owner” or “Architect/Engineer” or Owner’s designated representative.
4. Any reference to the “State” in the State of California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications is deemed to mean “City” or “Owner.” City Standard Specifications are available online at:
https://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/government/departments/communitydevelopment/development-engineering-division/documents Bound hardcopies may be purchased from City Hall at:
1110 West Capitol Avenue, 2nd Floor
West Sacramento, California 95691
or by calling (916) 617-4645 for purchase by mail.
State of California Department of Transportation Standard Specifications are available online at:
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-1 The work shall be performed in accordance with the latest edition of the City of West Sacramento Standard Specifications – Division IV: Standard Construction Specifications and Caltrans Standard Specifications 2024 and 2024 Standard Special Provisions, except as modified by these Technical Specifications.
Contractor shall provide submittals (shop drawings) for all materials to be installed or used on the project.
PART 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-3 SECTION 1
PURPOSE
The purpose of these Standard Construction Specifications is to provide certain minimum standards of materials and methods of construction, repair or alteration of improvements located within public rightof-way, or easements and other improvements for which the Engineering Division is responsible for plan checking and inspection. These improvements include, but are not limited to, streets, sanitary sewer facilities, storm drainage facilities, water distribution facilities, street lights, landscaping, irrigation and other improvements. Any item not included in these specifications shall be constructed in accordance with the 2024 edition of the State of California, Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications (State Standard Specifications). In the event of conflict between these Standard Construction Specifications and the State Standard Specifications, these Standard Construction Specifications shall govern.
Unless otherwise excluded, these Standard Construction Specifications shall apply to all materials and methods of construction for work performed either under direct contract with the City of West Sacramento or for work performed under contract with other parties for future acceptance by the City for maintenance and/or operation.
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All work shall conform to Section 5 of the General Conditions and Section 8 of State Standard Specifications unless otherwise specified within.
8 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS
8-1.01 GENERAL
Section 8 includes specifications related to prosecuting the Contract and work progress. 8-1.02 SCHEDULE
8-1.02A General
Submit critical path method schedules that are consistent in all respects with time, staging, and work sequencing of the Contract.
Submit your baseline schedule within 10 days of contract approval. Within 5 business days of baseline schedule submittal meet with the Engineer to discuss the baseline schedule.
By the 24th of each month submit an update schedule with required support data that includes the status of work completed to date and the work yet to be performed as planned. The update schedule must have a data date of the 21st day of the month or other date established by the Engineer. The review period does not start until the previous month's required schedule is accepted. The update schedule must show changes from prior accepted schedule. Update schedules may be accepted with exceptions noted.
Correct rejected schedules and resubmit them within 7 days upon notification. Allow 7 days for the review of the resubmittal.
Ensure that all activity sequences are logical and that each schedule shows a coordinated plan for completion of the work. If the Contract includes construction staging and you propose changes to the described staging, do not perform work affected by the proposed changes until the Engineer accepts your schedule and the Department approves a Change Order.
Perform critical path work activities in the sequence indicated on the current accepted schedule.
Notify the Engineer in advance of performance of non-critical work activities that comply with Contract requirements but are out-of-sequence with the current accepted schedule. Performance of such work shall not impact the critical path work activities.
The Engineer's review and acceptance of schedules neither voids any Contract part nor your responsibility for submitting complete and accurate information. Errors or omissions on schedules do not void your responsibility for completing all work within the time specified for completion of the work. If any aspect of the schedule has an error or omission after a schedule has been accepted, correct it on the next update schedule.
Upon completion of the work, the Department returns withholds associated with section 8-1.02 and makes a payment adjustment for work not performed in the same manner as work-character changes. 8-1.02C Level 2 Critical Path Method Schedule
8-1.02C(1) General
Section 8-1.02C applies to a contract if a bid item for a level 2 critical path method schedule is shown in the Bid Item List.
8-1.02C(2) Schedule Format
On each schedule, show:
1. Planned and actual start and completion dates of each work activity, including applicable:
1.1. Submittal development.
1.2. Submittal review and acceptance.
1.3. Material procurement.
1.4. Contract milestones and each required constraint. Constraints other than those required by the specifications may be included if authorized.
1.5. Equipment and plant setup.
1.6. Interfaces with outside entities.
1.7. Erection and removal of falsework and shoring.
1.8. Test periods.
1.9. Major traffic stage change.
1.10. Final cleanup.
2. Order that you propose to prosecute the work.
3. Logical links between the time-scaled work activities.
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4. All controlling activities.
5. At least 50 but not more than 500 activities unless authorized. The number of activities must be sufficient to:
5.1. Assure adequate planning of the project
5.2. Permit monitoring and evaluation of progress
5.3. Perform an analysis of time impacts
6. Clear description of each activity.
7. Alphanumeric activity identification and activity description system for labeling work activities.
8. Identification code for each activity for responsibility, stage, work shifts, location, and bid items.
9. At least 1 predecessor and 1 successor to each activity except for activities that begin at the project start milestone and activities that end at the project end milestone.
10. Activities durations of at least 1 working day and no more than 20 working days for each activity, unless otherwise authorized.
11. Start milestone date as the Contract approval date.
12. Department-owned float as the predecessor activity to the scheduled completion date.
Each activity description must indicate its associated scope or location of work by including such terms as quantity of material, type of work, bridge number, station to station location, side or direction of highway, stage, lane number, shoulder, ramp name, ramp line descriptor, or mainline.
You may show early completion time on any schedule if you comply with the Contract. Early completion time is a resource for your exclusive use. You may increase early completion time by improving production, reallocating resources to be more efficient, performing sequential activities concurrently, or by completing activities earlier than planned.
You may show a scheduled completion date that is later than the work completion date on an update schedule after the baseline schedule is accepted. Provide an explanation for a late scheduled completion date in the narrative report included with the schedule submittal.
8-1.02C(3) Computer Software
Submit a description of your proposed schedule software for authorization.
Software must be compatible with the current version of the Microsoft Windows operating system in use by the Engineer.
The schedule software must be the latest version of Primavera P6 for Windows, Microsoft Projects, or equal.
Any proposed schedule software equal to Primavera P6 must be capable of:
1. Generating files that can be imported into Primavera P6
2. Comparing 2 schedules and providing reports of changes in activity ID, activity description, constraints, calendar assignments, start and finish dates, durations, and logic ties 8-1.02C(4) Data, Network Diagrams, Histograms, and Reports For each schedule submittal, submit:
1. Schedule data in compatible Primavera P6 electronic file format. File name must include:
1.1. Contract number
1.2. Schedule number and date produced
2. One set of originally plotted, time-scaled network diagrams and a copy in PDF file format.
3. One copy of a narrative report in PDF file format.
The time-scaled network diagrams must:
1. Show a continuous flow of information from left to right
2. Be based on early start and early finish dates of activities
3. Clearly show the critical path using graphical presentation
4. Be on 11 by 17 inches or larger sheets, unless otherwise authorized
5. Include a title block and a timeline on each page
6. Be in color
For resource allocated schedules, the time-scaled resource histograms must show materials, labor crafts and equipment classes anticipated to be used. For baseline schedule requiring resource allocation, use average composite crews to display the labor loading of job site construction activities. Optimize and level labor to reflect a reasonable plan for accomplishing the work and to assure that resources are not duplicated in concurrent activities.
The narrative report must be organized in the following sequence with all applicable documents included:
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1. Transmittal letter
2. Work completed during the period
3. Identification of unusual conditions or restrictions regarding labor, equipment, or material; including multiple shifts, 7-day work weeks, overtime, or work at times other than regular days or hours
4. Description of the current critical path
5. Current and anticipated delays, including:
5.1. Cause of delay
5.2. Impact of delay on other activities, milestones, and completion dates
5.3. Corrective action, mitigation, and schedule adjustments to correct the delay
6. Reasons for any changes you propose to the planned work
7. Pending items and status of:
7.1. Permits
7.2. Change orders
7.3. Time adjustments
7.4. Noncompliance notices
8. Changes to the critical path and scheduled completion date since the last schedule submittal
9. Reasons for an early or late scheduled completion date in comparison to the work completion date
10. Status of early completion time and Department-owned float, if applicable
11. Written response to Engineer's comments on the previous month's schedule submittal
12. For schedules requiring resource allocations, describe differences between actual resource allocations on activities and those anticipated in the baseline schedule. 8-1.02C(5) Preconstruction Scheduling Conference
Within 5 business days after Contract approval, submit a general time-scaled logic diagram showing the major activities and sequence of planned operations. If the Contract includes construction staging and you propose changes to the described staging, the general time scaled-logic diagram must show the changes and resulting time impacts. You may not perform work affected by the proposed changes to the described staging until the Engineer accepts your schedule and the Department approves a Change Order or provides an authorization to proceed ahead of the issuance of a change order.
Hold a preconstruction scheduling conference with your project manager and the Engineer within 10 days after Contract approval to discuss:
1. Your general time-scaled logic diagram
2. Any proposed changes to described staging
3. Proposed work plan and schedule methodology
At this conference, submit the alphanumeric coding structure and activity identification system for labeling work activities.
The Engineer conducts the preconstruction scheduling conference and reviews the schedule specification with you.
The Engineer provides any required baseline schedule changes to you for implementation within 2 business days of the preconstruction scheduling conference.
If you plan on submitting an early completion baseline schedule that shows work completion in less than 85 percent of the original working days, discuss planned resource allocations, number of crews, and equipment to achieve the early completion.
8-1.02C(6) Baseline Schedule
Starting the week after the preconstruction scheduling conference, meet with the Engineer weekly to discuss and resolve schedule issues until the baseline schedule is accepted. If you and the Engineer agree on the need for a third-party facilitated meeting to assist in resolving baseline schedule issues, the Department pays for 1/2 the cost of the facilitator; the Contractor pays for the other 1/2. The cost is determined under section 9-1.05 except no markup is allowed. If you and the Engineer cannot resolve baseline schedule issues, submit an RFI before starting work.
The baseline schedule must include the entire scope of work and how you plan to complete all work contemplated.
The baseline schedule must show the activities that define the critical path. Multiple critical paths and nearcritical paths must be kept to a minimum. A total of not more than 50 percent of the baseline schedule activities must be critical or near critical unless otherwise authorized.
The baseline schedule must not extend beyond the number of original working days.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-7 The baseline schedule must have a data date of Contract approval.
If you submit an early completion baseline schedule that shows work completion in less than 85 percent of the original working days, the baseline schedule must be supplemented with resource allocations for every task activity and include time-scaled resource histograms. Resource allocations must be shown to a level of detail that facilitates report generation based on labor crafts and equipment classes for you and your subcontractors. 8-1.02C(7) Update Schedule
You may include changes to update schedules that do not alter a critical path, add a near critical path, or extend the scheduled completion date compared to the current schedule. Changes may include:
1. Adding or deleting activities
2. Changing activity constraints
3. Changing remaining durations
4. Changing logic
5. Your forecasted date of completion
If any proposed change in planned work would alter the critical path or near critical path or extend the scheduled completion date, submit a TIA within 5 business days of the proposed change.
Meet with the Engineer to review work progress on or before the 1st day of each month, starting 30 days after the baseline schedule is accepted. Discuss, narrative report, progress to date, changes in schedule, unresolved time issues, and additional schedule changes needed.
The update schedule must:
1. Show actual activity start dates, percent complete, and finish dates
2. Show durations for work that has been completed as the work occurred, including the Engineer's review and your resubmittal times
3. For instances where a baseline schedule requires resource allocations, describe actual resources allocated to activities for work that has been completed and those anticipated for remaining work If a previous update schedule was not approved, the Engineer may allow you to submit an update schedule that reflects current progress. Submittal of this update schedule does not result in acceptance of prior unaccepted schedules. Prior unaccepted schedules must be corrected and resubmitted upon request. 8-1.02C(8) Time Impacts
8-1.02C(8)(a) General
Reserved
8-1.02C(8)(b) Time Impact Analysis Submittal
Submit a TIA with each request for adjustment of Contract time or whenever you or the Engineer considers that an authorized or anticipated change may impact the critical path or work progress.
For a Change Order with deferred time, submit TIA updates monthly and within 15 days of completion of the change order work.
The TIA must:
1. Illustrate the impacts of each change or delay on the current scheduled completion date or internal milestone such as those associated with incentives or disincentives for completion of work parts.
2. Use the accepted schedule that has a data date closest to and before the event. If the Engineer determines that the accepted schedule used does not appropriately represent the conditions before the event, the accepted schedule must be updated to the day before the event being analyzed.
3. Include an impact schedule developed from incorporating the event into the accepted schedule by adding or deleting activities or by changing durations or logic of existing activities. If the impact schedule shows that incorporating the event modifies the critical path and scheduled completion date of the accepted schedule, the difference between scheduled completion dates of the 2 schedules may be equal to the adjustment of Contract time. Mitigation measures must be considered before determining the final adjustment of Contract time.
The Engineer may construct and use an appropriate project schedule to determine adjustments in Contract time until you submit the TIA.
Submit 2 copies of the TIA within 10 days of receiving a written request for a TIA or within 5 business days of recognition of an authorized or anticipated change that may impact the critical path or work progress. Authorized TIA schedule changes must be shown on the next update schedule.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-8 If a TIA you submit is rejected, meet with the Engineer within 5 business days of the rejection to discuss and resolve issues related to the TIA. If you are unable to resolve the issues, submit an RFI within 5 business days.
Show only actual as-built work in subsequent update schedules. Do not show unauthorized changes related to the TIA.
Upon completion of an unresolved time impact issue, submit a final time impact analysis for the Engineer to consider.
Once agreement is reached, the authorized TIA schedule changes must be shown on the next update schedule.
An ordered change that affects the critical path is a basis for a time adjustment.
The Department grants a time extension only if the total float is absorbed and the scheduled completion date is delayed 1 or more working days due to the ordered change. The Department may use Department-owned float to mitigate impacts of a Department ordered change.
8-1.02C(8)(c) Department-Owned Float
The Engineer may accrue Department-owned float. The Engineer documents Department-owned float by ordering you to update the Department-owned float activity on the next update schedule.
Include a log of the action on the Department-owned float activity and include a discussion of the action in the narrative report.
The Engineer may use Department-owned float to mitigate past, present, or future Department delays by offsetting a potential time extension for a Change Order.
Prepare a TIA upon request to determine the effect of Department-owned float. Department-owned float is a resource for the exclusive use of the Department.
8-1.02C(9) Final As-Built Schedule
Within 30 days after work completion, submit a final as-built schedule with actual start and finish dates for the activities.
Submit a written certificate with this submittal signed by your project manager or an officer of the company stating:
"To my knowledge and belief, the enclosed final as-built schedule reflects the actual start and finish dates of the actual activities for the project contained herein." An officer of the company may delegate in writing the authority to sign the certificate to a responsible manager.
In such an instance, include the written delegation with your submittals. 8-1.02C(10) Payment
The Department pays you for level 2 critical path method schedule as follows:
1. A total of 25 percent of the item total is paid upon:
1.1. Completion of 5 percent of all work
1.2. Acceptance of schedules and authorization of TIAs and deferred time analyses required when 5 percent of all work is complete
2. A total of 50 percent of the item total is paid upon:
2.1. Completion of 25 percent of all work
2.2. Acceptance of schedules and authorization of TIAs and deferred time analyses required when 25 percent of all work is complete
3. A total of 75 percent of the item total is paid upon:
3.1. Completion of 50 percent of all work
3.2. Acceptance of schedules and authorization of TIAs and deferred time analyses required when 50 percent of all work is complete
4. A total of 100 percent of the item total is paid upon:
4.1. Completion of all work
4.2. Acceptance of schedules and authorization of TIAs and deferred time analyses required when all work is complete
4.3. Submittal of the certified final as-built schedule The Department does not adjust payment for any increased or decreased work in submitting schedules.
The Department makes a deduction of $25,000 for failure to submit the certified final as-built schedule.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-9 SECTION 01 45 23 TESTING AND INSPECTION
All work shall conform to Section 2 of the City Standard Specifications. State Standard Specifications unless otherwise specified within.
SECTION 2 TESTING OF MATERIALS
2.01 DESCRIPTION
Compaction testing of soils and manufactured materials shall be by A.S.T.M. Methods. Concrete slump shall be by A.S.T.M. Slump Cone Method. All other tests will be performed by the City using State of California Test Methods. The statistical testing procedure will not be used. Each tested location shall meet the minimum requirements of the test conducted.
The City will provide all initial material and compaction tests. The cost of all retests performed by the City shall be the responsibility of the Contractor/Developer. A fee representing the actual cost of the retest and/or administrative costs charged at the rate listed in the current “Book of Imposts” shall be paid to the City. Cost for testing of materials offered in-lieu of the specified materials shall be the responsibility of the Contractor/Developer. Cost for R-Value tests required by the Standard Specifications shall be the responsibility of the Contractor/Developer. The total costs for all additional testing as stated above shall be deducted from the monthly progress payments made to the Contractor or shall be required to be paid prior to Encroachment or Grading Permit final, or final acceptance of any public improvements by the City Council.
The Contractor shall request compaction tests a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the time desired.
A minimum of 24 hours shall be allowed for testing to be performed. No subsequent layer of material shall be placed until a passing test is obtained.
Current mix designs for asphalt concrete and Portland Cement Concrete placed within the City of West Sacramento shall be provided to and approved by the City Engineer prior to placement.
The City will provide initial water main bacteria tests. In the event of an unacceptable test result, the City will perform all subsequent water main bacteria tests until the water main is accepted for use. The cost of each subsequent retest performed by the City shall be borne by the Contractor/Developer. A fee representing the actual cost of each retest plus administrative costs charged at a rate of $65.00 per hour shall be paid to the City prior to Engineering permit final, certificate of occupancy or final acceptance of any public improvements by the City Council. The Contractor/Developer shall allow a minimum of three (3) working days for the results of the bacteria test.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-10 SECTION 01 55 26 TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM
All work shall conform to the Section 5 of the General Conditions, the California MUTCD - Latest Edition, and Section 12 of the State Standard Specification unless otherwise specified within.
STANDARD WORK HOURS
The Contractor is required to limit their work within City right-of-way to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on residential streets and private property between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted. No work shall be allowed outside of these hours or on Saturdays or Sundays without prior written approval of the Engineer. The hours and days of work may be altered, by the Engineer, to accommodate the efficient movement of traffic, or to minimize the interruption of utility services, without any additional compensation to the Contractor.
12 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL
12-1 GENERAL
12-1.01 GENERAL
Section 12-1 includes general specifications for providing temporary traffic control.
Temporary traffic control, including flagging, apparel, temporary traffic control devices, and equipment for flaggers, must comply with the California MUTCD, Part 6, "Temporary Traffic Control." 12-1.02 MATERIALS
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12-1.03 CONSTRUCTION
Assign flaggers to:
1. Control traffic
2. Warn the public of any dangerous conditions resulting from the work activities
3. Provide for the passage of traffic through the work as specified for the passage of traffic for public convenience and public safety
Maintain flagging apparel, traffic control devices, and equipment for flaggers in good repair. 12-1.04 PAYMENT
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12-2 RESERVED
12-3 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
12-3.01 GENERAL
12-3.01A General
12-3.01A(1) Summary
Section 12-3.01 includes general specifications for providing temporary traffic control devices.
Providing temporary traffic control devices includes installing, placing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, relocating, and removing temporary traffic control devices.
Do not use different types of channelizing devices on the same alignment. The types include plastic drums, portable delineators, channelizers, tubular markers, traffic cones, and Type I and Type II barricades. 12-3.01A(2) Definitions
Category 1 temporary traffic control devices: Small devices weighing less than 100 lb certified as crashworthy by crash testing or crash testing of similar devices. Category 1 temporary traffic control devices include traffic cones, plastic traffic drums, portable delineators, and channelizers.
Category 2 temporary traffic control devices: Small devices weighing less than 100 lb that are not expected to produce significant changes in vehicular velocity but could cause harm to impacting vehicles. Category 2 temporary traffic control devices include barricades and portable sign supports.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-11 Category 3 temporary traffic control devices: Devices weighing 100 lb or more that are expected to produce significant changes in the vehicular velocity of impacting vehicles. These devices include crash cushions, impact attenuator vehicles, temporary barriers, and end treatments for barriers. orange: Orange, red-orange, fluorescent orange, or fluorescent red-orange. useable shoulder area: Any longitudinal paved or unpaved contiguous surface adjacent to the traveled way with:
1. Enough weight-bearing capacity to support temporary traffic control devices, such as flashing arrow signs, PCMSs, and impact attenuator vehicles
2. Slope not greater than 6:1 (horizontal:vertical)
12-3.01A(3) Submittals
At least 5 business days before starting any work using the devices or within 2 business days after the request if the devices are already in use, submit as informational submittals:
1. Self-certification for crashworthiness of Category 1 temporary traffic control devices. Either you or the manufacturer must perform the self-certification. Include:
1.1. Date
1.2. Federal aid number for a federal-aid contract
1.3. Contract number, district, county, route, and post miles of the project limits
1.4. Company name, street address, city, state, and zip code of the certifying vendor
1.5. Printed name, signature, and title of the certifying person
1.6. Types of Category 1 temporary traffic control devices
2. List of proposed Category 2 temporary traffic control devices Obtain a standard form for self-certification from the Engineer.
Submit a sample of the type of portable delineator that you will be using before placing the delineators on the job site.
12-3.01A(4) Quality Assurance
Reserved
12-3.01B Materials
The condition of temporary traffic control devices must comply with the most current edition of the American Traffic Safety Services Association publication Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Features.
Category 2 temporary traffic control devices must be on FHWA's list of acceptable crashworthy Category 2 hardware for work zones. For this list, go to FHWA's Safety Program website.
Category 2 temporary traffic control devices must be labeled with the FHWA acceptance letter code and the name of the manufacturer. The label must be legible and permanently affixed to the temporary traffic control device by the manufacturer.
Category 3 temporary traffic control devices must be on the Authorized Material List for highway safety features.
Retroreflectivity for the following materials must comply with Table 2A-3, "Minimum Maintained Retroreflectivity Levels," of the California MUTCD and be on the Authorized Material List for signing and delineation materials:
1. Retroreflective sheeting for barricades
2. Retroreflective bands for portable delineators
3. Retroreflective sheeting for construction area signs
4. Retroreflective sheeting for channelizers
5. Reflectors for temporary barrier system
6. Retroreflective cone sleeves
7. White and orange retroreflective stripes for plastic traffic drums The following temporary traffic control devices must be visible from 1,000 feet during the hours of darkness under an illumination of legal high-beam headlights by persons with 20/20 vision or vision corrected to 20/20:
1. Retroreflective bands on portable delineators
2. Retroreflective sheeting on channelizers
3. Retroreflective cone sleeves on traffic cones
12-3.01C Construction
Perform all layout work necessary to place channelizing devices:
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1. On the proper alignment
2. Uniformly at the location and spacing described
3. Straight on a tangent alignment
4. On a true arc in a curved alignment
If temporary traffic control devices are damaged, displaced, or stop operating or functioning as described from any cause during the progress of the work, immediately repair, repaint, or replace the components and restore them to their original locations and positions.
If ordered, furnish and place additional temporary traffic control devices. This work is change order work unless the temporary traffic control devices are being furnished and placed for public safety or public convenience.
Level and plumb a portable system.
Delineate the location of a trailer mounted system with a taper consisting of 9 traffic cones placed 25 feet apart, except where the system is placed within a lane closure or behind a barrier or guardrail.
When a portable system is not in use, remove it from the job site, place it behind a barrier or guardrail, or move it to an area at least 15 feet from the edge of the traveled way. 12-3.01D Payment
Payment for a system with a DAY unit of measure is based on a continuous 24-hour period. The 24-hour period will start when the system is placed in operation at the first location. 12-3.02 TRAFFIC CONES
12-3.02A General
Section 12-3.02 includes specifications for placing traffic cones. 12-3.02B Materials
A traffic cone must be flexible, orange, and manufactured from commercial-quality material designed for the intended purpose.
The outer section of the portion above the base of the traffic cone must be translucent and fabricated of a highly pigmented, orange, PV compound. The overall height of a traffic cone must be at least 28 inches and the bottom inside diameter of the traffic cone must be at least 10.5 inches.
During the hours of darkness, a traffic cone must have a retroreflective cone sleeve.
Retroreflective cone sleeves must be permanently affixed, double-band, sleeves consisting of 2 white retroreflective bands. The top band must be 6 inches wide and placed a maximum of 4 inches from the top of the cone. The lower band must be 4 inches wide and placed 2 inches below the bottom of the top band. You may use traffic cones with double-band retroreflective cone sleeves during daylight hours. 12-3.02C Construction
Use the same type of retroreflective cone sleeve for all cones used on the project.
Anchor the base of a traffic cone if it does not have enough size and weight to keep the cone in an upright position.
12-3.02D Payment
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12-3.03 PLASTIC TRAFFIC DRUMS
12-3.03A General
12-3.03A(1) Summary
Section 12-3.03 includes specifications for placing plastic traffic drums. 12-3.03A(2) Definitions
Reserved
12-3.03A(3) Submittals
Submit a certificate of compliance for plastic traffic drums. 12-3.03A(4) Quality Assurance
Reserved
12-3.03B Materials
A plastic traffic drum must comply with the manufacturer's instructions for weight and ballast.
A plastic traffic drum must:
1. Be orange LDPE
2. Be flexible and collapsible upon vehicle impact
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4. Have a height such that the top of the drum is at least 36 inches above the traveled way The weighted base must:
1. Be detachable
2. Be shaped to prevent rolling upon impact
3. Have a 38-inch maximum outside diameter
4. Have a 4-inch maximum height above the ground surface 12-3.03C Construction
Use 1 type of plastic traffic drum on the project.
Use the same type and brand of retroreflective sheeting for all plastic traffic drums used on the project.
Do not use sandbags or comparable ballast.
Moving plastic traffic drums from location to location if ordered after initial placement is change order work. 12-3.03D Payment
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12-3.04 PORTABLE DELINEATORS
12-3.04A General
Section 12-3.04 includes specifications for placing portable delineators. 12-3.04B Materials
A portable delineator, including its base, must be made of a material that has enough rigidity to remain upright when unattended and must be flexible or collapsible upon impact by a vehicle. The base must be (1) shaped to prevent rolling after impact and (2) anchored or weigh enough to keep the delineator in an upright position.
Ballast for a portable delineator must comply with the manufacturer's instructions.
A portable delineator must be a minimum of 36 inches in height. The vertical portion of a portable delineator must be predominantly orange. The post must be not less than 3 inches in width or diameter.
Retroreflectorization of a portable delineator that has a height of less than 42 inches must be provided by two 3- inch-wide white bands placed a maximum of 2 inches from the top with a maximum of 6 inches between the bands. Retroreflectorization of a portable delineator that has a height of 42 inches or more must be provided by four 4- to 6-inch-wide alternating orange and white stripes with the top stripe being orange. 12-3.04C Construction
Use only 1 type of portable delineator on the project.
12-3.04D Payment
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12-3.05 CHANNELIZERS
12-3.05A General
Section 12-3.05 includes specifications for placing channelizers. 12-3.05B Materials
A channelizer must be on the Authorized Material List for signing and delineation materials.
Its post must be orange.
A channelizer must be affixed with 3-by-12-inch, retroreflective, white sheeting. 12-3.05C Construction
Install channelizers on clean, dry surfaces.
Cement the channelizer bases to the pavement as specified for cementing pavement markers to the pavement in section 81-3.
When no longer required for the work, remove the channelizers and the underlying adhesive used to cement the channelizer bases to the pavement.
Do not remove channelizers that are shown to be left in place at the time of work completion. 12-3.05D Payment
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12-3.06–12-3.09 RESERVED
12-3.10 BARRICADES
12-3.10A General
Section 12-3.10 includes specifications for placing barricades.
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Markings for barricade rails must be alternating orange and white retroreflective stripes.
Orange retroreflective sheeting must match color PR no. 6, Highway Orange, of the FHWA Color Tolerance Chart.
The interface between the rail surface and the retroreflective sheeting must be free of air bubbles or voids.
The predominant color of barricade components other than the rails must be white or unpainted galvanized metal or aluminum.
You may use a Type III barricade as a sign support if the barricade has been successfully crash tested under NCHRP Report 350 criteria or the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) crash testing guidelines as a single unit with an attached sign panel of the size and type to be used.
A sign panel for a construction area sign or marker panel to be mounted on a barricade must comply with section 12-3.11B(2).
Do not imprint an owner identification on the retroreflective face of any rail. 12-3.10C Construction
Place each barricade such that the stripes slope downward in the direction road users are to pass.
Place each sand-filled bag near the ground level on the lower parts of the frame or stays to serve as ballast for the barricades. Do not place ballast on top of barricades or over any retroreflective barricade rail face that is facing traffic.
Do not remove barricades that are shown to be left in place at the time of work completion.
Moving a barricade from location to location is change order work if ordered after initial placement of the barricade.
12-3.10D Payment
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12-3.11 CONSTRUCTION AREA SIGNS
12-3.11A General
12-3.11A(1) Summary
Section 12-3.11 includes specifications for placing construction area signs.
Construction area signs include general information signs and all temporary signs and object markers required for the direction of traffic within the project limits. 12-3.11A(2) Definitions
background: Dominant sign color.
legend: Letters, numerals, tildes, bars, arrows, route shields, symbols, logos, borders, artwork, and miscellaneous characters that are intended to convey specific meanings on traffic signs. 12-3.11A(3) Submittals
Reserved
12-3.11A(4) Quality Assurance
Reserved
12-3.11B Materials
12-3.11B(1) General
Construction area sign must be the product of a commercial sign manufacturer.
The style, font, size, and spacing of the legend must comply with the Standard Alphabets published in the FHWA's Standard Highway Signs Book.
The sign must be visible from 500 feet and legible from 300 feet at noon on a cloudless day and during the hours of darkness under an illumination of legal low-beam headlights by persons with 20/20 vision or vision corrected to 20/20. A fabric sign panel on a portable sign is not subject to the visibility and legibility requirements for headlight illumination during the hours of darkness.
Construction area warning and guide signs must have a black legend on a retroreflective, fluorescent orange background. W10-1 advance warning sign for highway-rail grade crossings must have a black legend on a retroreflective fluorescent yellow background.
12-3.11B(2) Stationary-Mounted Signs
Stationary-mounted sign must comply with section 82-2.
A temporary sign support of any type placed within 15 feet from the edge of the traveled way must comply with the specifications for a Category 2 temporary traffic control device.
The sign post must be good, sound wood posts with the breakaway feature as shown for a roadside sign.
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Each portable sign must consist of a base, standard or framework, and a sign panel. Units delivered to the job site must be capable of being placed into immediate operation.
A sign panel for a portable sign must comply with the specifications for a stationary-mounted sign panel or be fabricated from one of the following materials:
1. Type VI, retroreflective, elastomeric roll-up fabric
2. Nonretroreflective, cotton, drill fabric
3. Nonretroreflective, flexible, industrial, nylon fabric
4. Another type of fabric if authorized
Do not use nonretroreflective portable signs during the hours of darkness.
The bottom of the portable sign panel must be at least 1 foot above the edge of the traveled way. 12-3.11B(4) Temporary Object Markers
A temporary object marker must be mounted on a stationary wood or metal post and must comply with section
82. A marker panel for a Type N (CA), Type P (CA), or Type R (CA) object marker must comply with the specifications for a marker panel for a stationary sign panel in section 12-3.11B(2).
A target plate, post, and the hardware for a Type K (CA) and Type L (CA) temporary object marker must comply with the specifications for these items in section 82.
12-3.11B(5) General Information Signs
12-3.11B(5)(a) General
Reserved
12-3.11B(5)(b) Construction Project Funding Identification Signs Construction project funding identification sign must:
1. Comply with:
1.1. Section 6F.109(CA) of the California MUTCD
1.2. Section 82-2.02E
1.3. Specifications on the Department's Safety Programs website
2. Be 48 by 30 inches for local roadways
3. Be 96 by 60 inches for conventional highways
4. Be 132 by 78 inches for freeways and expressways
12-3.11C Construction
12-3.11C(1) General
Place all construction area signs outside of the traveled way. Do not block a bicycle or pedestrian pathway with a construction area sign.
Place, install, maintain, and remove temporary object markers shown as construction area signs as specified for construction area signs.
Maintain accurate information on construction area signs. Immediately replace or correct signs that convey inaccurate information.
During the progress of work, immediately cover or remove unneeded signs.
Cover each unneeded sign such that the message cannot be seen. Securely fasten the cover to prevent movement from wind.
Check each covered sign daily for damage to the cover and immediately replace any cover if needed.
Clean each construction area sign panel at the time of installation and at least once every 4 months thereafter.
Be prepared to furnish additional construction area sign panels, posts, and mounting hardware or portable sign mounts on short notice due to changing traffic conditions or damage caused by traffic or other conditions.
Maintain an inventory of commonly required items at the job site or make arrangements with a supplier who is able to furnish the items daily on short notice.
Replace any damaged construction area sign or repair the sign if authorized.
Remove any sign panel that exhibits irregular luminance, shadowing, or dark blotches at nighttime under vehicular headlight illumination.
12-3.11C(2) Stationary-Mounted Signs
Install stationary-mounted signs as described for the installation of roadside signs except:
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1. Back braces and blocks for sign panels are not required for signs 48 inches or smaller in width and diamond-shaped signs 48 by 48 inches or smaller.
2. Bottom of the sign panel must be at least 7 feet above the edge of the traveled way.
3. You may install a construction area sign on an above-ground, temporary platform sign support or on an existing lighting standard or other support if authorized. Do not make holes in a standard to support the sign if it is installed on an existing lighting standard.
4. Post embedment must be at least 2.5 feet if the post hole is backfilled around the post with commercialquality concrete. The concrete must contain at least 295 pounds of cementitious material per cubic yard.
The Engineer determines the post size and number of posts if the type of sign installation is not shown.
Excavate each post hole by hand methods without the use of power equipment. You may use power equipment where you determine that subsurface utilities are not present in the area of the proposed post hole if authorized.
The post-hole diameter must be at least 4 inches greater than the longest cross-sectional dimension of the post if it is backfilled with commercial-quality concrete.
Furnishing, installing, maintaining, moving, and removing any additional construction area signs if ordered is change order work.
12-3.11C(3) General Information Signs
12-3.11C(3)(a) General
Reserved
12-3.11C(3)(b) Construction Project Funding Identification Signs Do not add information to a construction project funding identification sign unless authorized.
Install construction project funding identification signs before starting major work activities visible to highway users.
Mount construction project funding identification signs on a wood posts under section 82-3. 12-3.11D Payment
Not Used
12-3.12 TELESCOPING FLAG TREES
12-3.12A General
Section 12-3.12 includes specifications for placing telescoping flag trees. 12-3.12B Materials
Telescoping flag trees must be manufactured from commercial-quality material designed for the intended purpose and capable of maintaining an upright position at all times while in use. 12-3.12C Construction
Not Used
12-3.12D Payment
Not Used
12-3.13–12-3.19 RESERVED
12-3.20 TEMPORARY BARRIER SYSTEMS
12-3.20A General
12-3.20A(1) Summary
Section 12-3.20 includes specifications for placing, maintaining, repairing, and removing temporary barrier systems.
Temporary barrier system consists of:
1. New or undamaged used interconnected barrier segments
2. Segment connection hardware
3. Stakes and anchor bolts
12-3.20A(2) Definitions
clear area width: Minimum width throughout the length of the barrier system that must be maintained clear of obstructions, objects, and work resources during non-working hours. The width is measured perpendicular from the non-traffic side toe.
set back distance: Space measured between the closest toe of temporary barrier and the edge of traveled way for both directions of traffic.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-17 12-3.20A(3) Submittals
Submit as informational submittal for each type of temporary barrier system:
1. Certificate of compliance
2. Manufacturer's installation instructions except for Type K temporary railing Submit a signed manufacturer's replacement evaluation report within 10 days of damage to a temporary steel barrier system.
12-3.20A(4) Quality Assurance
12-3.20A(4)(a) General
Except for Type K temporary railing, temporary barrier systems must:
1. Be on the Authorized Materials List for highway safety features
2. Comply with MASH Test Level 3 requirements
3. Comply with the manufacturer's drawings shown on the Department's Division of Safety Programs website and the manufacturer's installation instructions
If a discrepancy exists, governing ranking in descending order is:
1. These specifications
2. Manufacturer's drawings
3. Manufacturer's installation instructions
12-3.20A(4)(b) Quality Control
Replace damaged temporary concrete barrier segments with exposed reinforcing steel or concrete spalls 1-1/2 inches in depth and 4 inches in width or greater.
Replace damaged temporary steel barrier segments with permanent bends, tearing, or buckling as described in the signed manufacturer's replacement evaluation report.
Realign temporary barrier system within 2 days of impact or displacement when displaced more than 3 inches. 12-3.20B Materials
12-3.20B(1) General
Temporary barrier segment must:
1. Be a minimum 31-1/2 inches in height
2. Have at least two lifting holes
3. Be designed to be used with temporary traffic screen when required Temporary barrier segment may have your name or logo on each barrier segment. The name or logo must be no more than 4 inches in height and must be located no more than 12 inches above the bottom of the barrier segment.
12-3.20B(2) Temporary Concrete Barriers
12-3.20B(2)(a) General
Temporary concrete barrier segment must:
1. Be precast concrete with a minimum 4,000-psi compressive strength. 2 Have reinforcement steel that complies with section 52.
3. Have a finished surface that complies with section 51-1.03F(2).
4. Comply with the requirements for precast concrete.
5. Include the manufacturer's name, lot number, and month and year of manufacture stamped on the top of each barrier segment except for Type K temporary railing. The stamped information must be:
5.1. No more than 6 inches in height.
5.2. No more than 12 inches in length.
5.3. From 3/16 to 1/4 inch in depth.
5.4. Centered on the top width of the barrier segment.
Segment connection hardware must be one of the following:
1. Steel bar loops and connecting pins
2. "J" hook steel plates
Steel bar loops must comply with ASTM A36/A36M.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-18 Connecting pins must comply with ASTM A307. A round bar of the same diameter may be substituted for the connecting pins. The round bar must:
1. Comply with ASTM A36/A36M
2. Have a minimum length of 26 inches
3. Have a 3-inch-diameter, 3/8-inch-thick plate welded on the upper end using a 3/16-inch fillet weld "J" hook steel plates must be a minimum 18 inches in height. 12-3.20B(2)(b) Temporary Concrete Barrier with "J" Hooks The steel stakes must be 1-1/2 inches in diameter and 48 inches long.
Anchor hardware must include:
1. 1-inch-diameter, 6-inch-long anchor bolt insert
2. 1-inch-diameter hex head bolt with a minimum length of 11 inches plus thickness of asphalt overlay
3. 3-by-3-by-3/8-inch plate washer
4. Retainer ring
12-3.20B(2)(c) Type K Temporary Railing
Reserved
12-3.20B(2)(d)–12-3.20B(2)(g) Reserved
12-3.20B(3) Temporary Steel Barriers
Temporary steel barriers segment must:
1. Be galvanized steel.
2. Comply with ASTM A36.
3. Have a joint connection.
4. Include permanent identification information with no more than 6 inches in height and 12 inches in length and centered on the top width of the segment. The identification information must include:
4.1. Manufacturer's name
4.2. Serial number
4.3. Lot number
4.4. Month and year of manufacture
12-3.20B(4)–12-3.20B(9) Reserved
12-3.20B(10) Temporary Terminal Sections
Reserved
12-3.20C Construction
12-3.20C(1) General
Clean temporary barrier segments at time of installation and at least every 6 months thereafter.
Install the temporary barrier system based on the requirements shown in the following table:
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-19 Minimum Clear Area Width
Barrier Configuration
Height
differentials 3
feet or less
(ft)
Height
differentials
greater than 3 ft
up to 8 feet
(ft)
Edge of deck
or height
differentials
greater than 8
feet
(ft)
Fixed
objects,
falsework
members,
or
temporary
supportsa
(ft)
12'-6" temporary
concrete barrier with
"J" hooks
Freestanding 3 4 8 7
3 stakes
per segment
traffic side
1 1 2 3
2 anchor bolts
per segment
traffic side
1 1 2 3
20-foot temporary
concrete barrier with
"J" hooks
Freestanding 3 4 8 7
4 stakes
per segment
traffic side
1 1 2 3
3 anchor bolts
per segment
traffic side
1 1 2 3
50-foot temporary
steel barrier
Staked or
anchored at both
ends only
6 7 9 10
Staked or
anchored every
250 feet
5 6 8 9
Staked or
anchored every
33 feet
1 1 3 4
20-foot Type K
temporary railing
Freestanding 2 3 8 7
2 stakes or 2
anchor bolts
per segment
traffic side
1 1 3 4
4 stakes or 4
anchor bolts
per segment
N/A N/A 3 3
aThe minimum clear area width to a falsework or temporary support footing can be 2 feet less than the clear area width shown. Measure clear area width to the footing edge closest to traffic.
Stake down temporary barrier system when placed on an asphalt concrete surface.
Anchor down temporary barrier system when placed on a concrete surface. For bridge decks, confirm the anchor will not penetrate closer than 1-1/2 inches from the bottom of the deck before placement. When temporary barrier is not shown, request the Engineer to verify the bridge deck thickness.
For installations on concrete surfaces, drill holes and bond threaded rods or dowels under section 51-1. Do not drill the top of supporting beams or girders, bridge expansion joints, or drains.
Install stakes and anchor bolts so the heads do not project above the top of the temporary barrier pocket profile.
Install a reflector on the top or face of barrier segments placed within 10 feet of a traffic lane. Space reflectors at approximately 20-foot intervals. Apply adhesive for mounting the reflector under the reflector manufacturer's instructions.
Install a Type P marker panel complying with section 82 at each end of temporary barrier system placed adjacent to a two-lane, two-way highway and at the end facing traffic for temporary barrier installed adjacent to a CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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Maintain a minimum height of 31-1/2 inches above surface for temporary barrier. For paving activities adjacent to temporary barrier, do not pave within 2 feet of the barrier segments unless authorized. For paving under the temporary barrier, remove and reset the barrier.
Remove stakes and anchor bolts so that minimal damage is done to surface.
After removing the temporary barrier system:
1. Restore the area to its previous condition or construct it to its planned condition if temporary excavation or embankment was used to accommodate the temporary barrier.
2. Remove all threaded rods or dowels to a depth of at least 1 inch below the top of a concrete surface. Fill the resulting holes with mortar under section 51-1 except cure the mortar by the water method or by the curing compound method using curing compound no. 6.
3. Repair a damaged asphalt surface by providing a clean, smooth edge around the damaged area. Repair any heaving caused by stake removal to provide a uniform surface. Remove loose debris and use compressed air to clean out the stake hole. Comply with manufacturer's requirements except fill the stake hole with grout to existing pavement elevation under section 51-1.
If the Engineer orders a lateral move of a temporary barrier system and repositioning is not shown, the lateral move is change order work except for work area access, clear area width compliance, or because of your means and methods to perform the work.
12-3.20C(2) Temporary Concrete Barriers
12-3.20C(2)(a) General
Before placing temporary concrete barrier on the job site and after each described relocation, paint the exposed surfaces of the segments with white paint complying with specifications for acrylic emulsion paint for exterior masonry.
Place and maintain the abutting ends of segments in alignment without substantial offset from each other.
Install temporary barrier system with the last segment extending a minimum of 60 feet past the length of the protected area.
12-3.20C(2)(b) Temporary Concrete Barrier with "J" Hooks Install a minimum 200 feet of temporary concrete barrier with "J" hooks.
Place the temporary barrier system on a concrete or asphalt concrete surface. The asphalt concrete surface must have a minimum 2 inches of asphalt concrete over 6 inches of compacted subbase.
Install two parallel temporary barrier systems, one for each direction of travel, when placed between two-way traffic. Maintain the minimum clear area as shown in the table titled "Minimum Clear Area Width" between the two systems. Maintain a minimum 1-foot set back distance. 12-3.20C(2)(c) Type K Temporary Railing
Do not install Type K temporary railing on projects advertised after December 31, 2026.
Install a minimum 160 feet of Type K temporary railing.
Excavate and backfill under section 19-3.
Do not compact earth fill placed behind Type K temporary railing in a curved layout.
Place Type K temporary railing on a firm, stable surface. Grade the area to provide a uniform bearing surface throughout the entire length of the system.
Anchor or stake down each end segment and every other segment with four stakes as shown when placed between two-way traffic. Maintain a minimum 1-foot set back distance. 12-3.20C(2)(d)–12-3.20C(2)(g) Reserved
12-3.20C(3) Temporary Steel Barriers
12-3.20C(3)(a) General
Reserved
12-3.20C(3)(b) 50-Foot Temporary Steel Barriers
Use 50-foot temporary steel barriers with or without rubber pads.
Install a minimum 250 feet of 50-foot temporary steel barrier. The last segment must extend a minimum 25 feet past the length of the protected area.
Place the temporary barrier system on a concrete or asphalt concrete surface. Do not place the system on a dirt or earth surface.
Anchor or stake down the first and last segment of the temporary barrier system.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-21 Maintain a minimum radius of 800 feet for segments placed on a curved layout. For tighter curves down to a 250-foot radius, contact the manufacturer before installation and provide manufacturer's written recommendation for the installation.
Maintain a minimum 2-foot set back distance on both sides of a temporary barrier system used with traffic on both sides of the barrier. Install the temporary barrier system under the manufacturer's instructions. 12-3.20C(3)(c)–12-3.20C(3)(h) Reserved
12-3.20C(4)–12-3.20C(9) Reserved
12-3.20C(10) Temporary Terminal Sections
Reserved
12-3.20D Payment
The payment quantity for the types of temporary barrier system is the length measured along the top of the barrier segments.
12-3.21 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SCREENS
12-3.21A General
Section 12-3.21 includes specifications for installing temporary traffic screens. 12-3.21B Materials
Temporary traffic screen panels must be one of the following:
1. CDX grade or better plywood
2. Weather-resistant strand board
3. Plastic
Plastic temporary traffic screen panels must be on the Authorized Material List for temporary traffic screen.
Wale boards for use with plywood or strand board must be Douglas fir, rough sawn, construction grade or better.
Pipe screen supports must be schedule 40, galvanized steel pipe.
Nuts, bolts, and washers must be cadmium plated.
Screws must be black or cadmium-plated flat head, cross-slotted, with full-thread length. 12-3.21C Construction
Install and anchor temporary traffic screens to the top of the temporary barrier system. The temporary traffic screen must have 3-foot-long openings spaced at 200-foot intervals.
A lateral move of temporary barrier system with attached temporary traffic screen is change order work if ordered and repositioning is not shown.
12-3.21D Payment
The payment quantity for temporary traffic screen is the length measured along the line of the screen with no deductions for openings in the temporary traffic screen. 12-3.22 TEMPORARY CRASH CUSHION MODULES
12-3.22A General
Section 12-3.22 includes specifications for placing sand-filled temporary crash cushion modules in groupings or arrays.
If activities expose traffic to a fixed obstacle, protect the traffic from the obstacle with a sand-filled temporary crash cushion. The crash cushion must be in place before opening traffic lanes adjacent to the obstacle. 12-3.22B Materials
Each sand-filled temporary crash cushion module must be manufactured after March 31, 1997 and be on the Authorized Material List for highway safety features.
The color of each module must be standard yellow with black lids as furnished by the manufacturer. Each module must be free from structural flaws and objectionable surface defects.
For a module requiring a seal, the top edge of the seal must be securely fastened to the wall of the module by a continuous strip of heavy-duty tape.
Fill each module with sand under the manufacturer's instructions and to the sand capacity in pounds for each module shown. Sand for filling the modules must be clean, commercial-quality, washed concrete sand. When sand is placed in a module, the sand must contain no more than 7 percent water when tested under California Test 226.
12-3.22C Construction
Use the same type of crash cushion module for a single grouping or array.
Temporary crash cushion arrays must not encroach on the traveled way.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-22 Secure the sand-filled modules in place before starting an activity requiring a temporary crash cushion.
Maintain sand-filled temporary crash cushions in place at each location, including times when work is not actively in progress. You may remove the crash cushions during the work shift for access to the work if the exposed fixed obstacle is 15 feet or more from the nearest lane carrying traffic. Reset the crash cushion before the end of the work shift.
Immediately repair sand-filled temporary crash cushion modules damaged due to your activities. Remove and replace any module damaged beyond repair. Repair and replacement of temporary crash cushion modules damaged by traffic is change order work.
You may place sand-filled temporary crash cushion modules on movable pallets or frames complying with the dimensions shown. The pallets or frames must provide a full-bearing base beneath the modules. Do not move the modules and supporting pallets or frames by sliding or skidding along the pavement or bridge deck.
Attach a Type R or Type P marker panel to the front of the temporary crash cushion if the closest point of the crash cushion array is within 12 feet of the traveled way. Firmly fasten the marker panel to the crash cushion with commercial quality hardware or by other authorized methods. Attach the Type R marker panel such that the top of the panel is 1 inch below the module lid. Attach the Type P marker panel such that the bottom of the panel rests upon the pallet or roadway surface if pallets are not used.
A lateral move of a temporary crash cushion module is change order work if ordered and the repositioning is not shown.
Remove sand-filled temporary crash cushion modules, including sand, pallets or frames, and marker panels, at Contract acceptance. Do not install sand-filled temporary crash cushion modules in the permanent work. 12-3.22D Payment
The payment quantity for temporary crash cushion module does not include:
1. Modules placed for public safety
2. Modules placed in excess of the number described
3. Repositioned modules
12-3.23 IMPACT ATTENUATOR VEHICLES
12-3.23A General
12-3.23A(1) Summary
Section 12-3.23 includes specifications for using impact attenuator vehicles. 12-3.23A(2) Definitions
impact attenuator vehicle: Deployed impact attenuator mounted to a truck or deployed impact attenuator mounted to a trailer and towed by a truck.
12-3.23A(3) Submittals
Submit a certificate of compliance for each impact attenuator. 12-3.23A(4) Quality Assurance
Reserved
12-3.23B Materials
12-3.23B(1) General
Each impact attenuator vehicle includes:
1. Truck
2. Impact attenuator
3. Type II flashing arrow sign or PCMS
4. Flashing or rotating amber light
5. Two-way communication system
12-3.23B(2) Impact Attenuators
Each impact attenuator must:
1. Be on the Authorized Material List for highway safety features.
2. Comply with MASH test level 3 or NCHRP 350 test level 3 up to December 31, 2026, where the posted speed limit is 50 mph or more.
3. Comply with MASH test level 2 or 3 or NCHRP 350 test level 2 or 3 up to December 31, 2026, where the posted speed limit is 45 mph or less.
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4. Be individually identified with the manufacturer's name, address, attenuator model number, and serial number. The name and number must be a minimum 1/2-inch high, located on the street side on the lower left front corner.
5. Have an inverted V-chevron pattern placed across the entire rear of the attenuator and composed of alternating 4-inch-wide, nonreflective black stripes and 4-inch-wide, yellow retroreflective stripes sloping at 45 degrees.
12-3.23B(3) Trucks
Each truck must comply with:
1. Veh Code Div 12
2. Vehicle weight limits as shown in the Authorized Materials List for highway safety features and the impact attenuator manufacturer's instructions except the vehicle weight must be greater than 22,000 pounds when used with a stationary impact attenuator vehicle
3. Impact attenuator manufacturer's mounting requirements A PCMS used as a flashing arrow sign must comply with the specifications for an arrow board in the California MUTCD.
12-3.23C Construction
12-3.23C(1) General
Secure objects, including equipment, tools, and ballast, on impact attenuator vehicles to prevent their loosening upon impact by an errant vehicle.
Do not use a damaged attenuator. Replace any damaged attenuator.
Do not place an impact attenuator vehicle within the buffer space.
Position the front of the impact attenuator vehicle at a distance upstream from the moving work vehicle as shown in the following table:
Impact Attenuator Vehicle Minimum Upstream Placement
Posted speed limit (mph) Distance (ft)
<45 100
45–55 150
>55 175
Monitor the placement and use of the impact attenuator vehicle on a regular basis and adjust the position to match changing field conditions as construction progresses. 12-3.23C(2) Stationary Impact Attenuator Vehicles
Section 12-3.23C(2) applies if a bid item for stationary impact attenuator vehicles is shown on the Bid Item List.
Use a stationary impact attenuator vehicle to protect workers on foot within the work area when the posted speed limit is 55 mph or greater and workers are not protected by a longitudinal barrier system.
Place the stationary impact attenuator vehicle between the longitudinal buffer space and the work area without intruding into the buffer space. Position the front of the stationary impact attenuator vehicle at a distance upstream of the work area as shown in the following table:
Impact Attenuator Vehicle Placement
Posted speed limit (mph) Distance (ft)
<45 75
45–55 100
>55 150
Place the transmission in park and set the parking brake or follow the impact attenuator manufacturer's instructions.
12-3.23D Payment
Stationary impact attenuator vehicle will be measured by 1-day of operation counting as 1 measure unit. A day is defined as 24 consecutive hours beginning at the start of the work shift and includes relocation of the stationary impact attenuator.
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12-3.30 FLASHING ARROW SIGNS
12-3.30A General
Section 12-3.30 includes specifications for placing flashing arrow signs. 12-3.30B Materials
A flashing arrow sign must comply with the requirements shown in the following table:
Flashing Arrow Sign Requirements
Type Panel size
(min, in) Number of panel lights (min) Legibility distancea(min, mi) I 48 x 96 15 1
II 36 x 72 13 3/4 aThe legibility distance is the distance that a flashing arrow sign must be legible at noon on a cloudless day and during the hours of darkness by persons with 20/20 vision or vision corrected to 20/20.
A flashing arrow sign must be finished with commercial-quality nonreflective black enamel and must be equipped with yellow or amber lamps that form arrows or arrowheads. Each lamp must be equipped with a visor and the lamps must be controlled by an electronic circuit that provides from 30 to 45 complete operating cycles per minute for each of the displays and modes specified. The control must be capable of dimming the lamps by reducing the voltage to 50 ± 5 percent for nighttime use. Type I signs must have both manual and automatic photoelectric-dimming controls. Dimming in both modes must be continuously variable over the entire dimming range.
A flashing arrow sign must be capable of operating in the following display modes:
1. Pass left display
2. Pass right display
3. Simultaneous display
4. Caution display or alternating diamond
A flashing arrow sign must be capable of operating in the flashing arrow mode or the sequential mode.
In the flashing arrow mode, all lamps forming the arrowhead and shaft must flash on and off simultaneously.
In the sequential mode, either arrowheads or arrows must flash sequentially in the direction indicated.
In the simultaneous display mode, the lamps forming both the right and left arrowheads and the lamps forming the arrow shaft or center 3 lamps for Type I signs must flash simultaneously. For Type II signs, the lamps forming the right and left arrowhead, but not the center lamp, may be illuminated continuously; the lamps forming the shaft and the center lamp of the arrowheads must flash on and off simultaneously.
In the caution display mode, a combination of lamps not resembling any other display or mode must flash.
Each flashing arrow sign must be:
1. Mounted on a truck or trailer
2. Capable of operating when the vehicle is moving
3. Capable of being placed and maintained in operation at locations described A Type II flashing arrow sign must be controllable by the operator of the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion.
The bottom of the flashing arrow sign must be a minimum of 7 feet above the roadway when mounted.
The trailer for a flashing arrow sign must be equipped with (1) devices to level and plumb the sign and (2) a supply of electrical energy capable of operating the sign. 12-3.30C Construction
Not Used
12-3.30D Payment
Not Used
12-3.31 PORTABLE FLASHING BEACONS
12-3.31A General
Section 12-3.31 includes specifications for placing, maintaining, and removing portable flashing beacons. 12-3.31B Materials
Each portable flashing beacon must have:
1. Standard and base
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2. Signal section
3. Flasher unit
4. Battery power source
The components must be assembled to form a complete, self-contained, portable flashing beacon that can be delivered to the job site and placed into immediate operation.
The portable flashing beacon must be weatherproof and operate a minimum of 150 hours between battery recharging and routine maintenance.
The signal section must be yellow and comply with section 86-1.02R(4)(b), except it must be rated for 25 W at 12 V.
The flash rate for the flashing unit must comply with chapter 4L, "Flashing Beacons," of the California MUTCD.
The standard must be adjustable to allow variable mounting of the signal section from 6 to 10 feet, from the bottom of the base to the center of the lens, and be capable of being secured at the desired height. The standard must be securely attached to the base and have a length of multiconductor, neoprene-jacketed cable long enough for the full vertical height.
The base must be (1) large enough to accommodate at least two 12 V automotive-type storage batteries and (2) a shape and weight such that the beacon will not roll if struck by a vehicle or pushed over. 12-3.31C Construction
Remove portable flashing beacons from the traveled way at the end of each night's work. You may store the flashing beacon at selected central locations within the highway where designated by the Engineer.
Moving portable flashing beacons from location to location if ordered after initial placement is change order work.
12-3.31D Payment
The payment quantity for portable flashing beacons (ea) is the number of portable flashing beacon locations with each location counting as 1 measurement unit.
12-3.32 PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNS
12-3.32A General
12-3.32A(1) Summary
Section 12-3.32A includes specifications for placing, maintaining, and removing portable changeable message signs.
12-3.32A(2) Definitions
Reserved
12-3.32A(3) Submittals
If requested, submit a certificate of compliance for each PCMS.
Submit your cell phone number before starting the first activity that requires a PCMS. 12-3.32A(4) Quality Assurance
Reserved
12-3.32B Materials
Each PCMS consists of a sign panel, a controller unit, a power supply, and a structural support system.
The PCMS must:
1. Be assembled to form a complete self-contained unit that can be delivered to the job site and placed into immediate operation.
2. Operate at an ambient air temperature from -4 to 158 degrees F.
3. Not be affected by mobile radio transmissions other than those required to control the PCMS.
4. Be capable of displaying a 3-line message with at least 7 characters per line.
5. Provide a complete alphanumeric selection.
6. Be internally or externally illuminated during the hours of darkness, when non-illuminated pixels are used.
7. Have a dimming control that automatically adjusts the character light intensity to provide optimum character visibility and legibility under all ambient lighting conditions. The dimming control must have a minimum 3 manual dimming modes of different intensities.
A message with 18-inch high characters or 12-inch high characters must be visible from a distance of 1,500 feet and legible from a distance of at least 750 feet at noon on a cloudless day and during the night by persons with 20/20 vision or vision corrected to 20/20.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-26 A message with 10-inch high characters must be legible from a distance of at least 650 feet at noon on a cloudless day and during the night by persons with 20/20 vision or vision corrected to 20/20.
The controller must:
1. Be an all solid-state unit.
2. Include at least 5 preprogrammed messages.
3. Have a user adjustable display rate.
4. Have a user adjustable flashing-off time.
5. Include a screen to review the messages before being displayed on the sign.
6. Include a keyboard message entry system. The keyboard must be equipped with a security lockout feature.
7. Have nonvolatile memory to store an infinite number of user created messages.
8. Be installed at a location that allows the user to perform all the functions from a single position. 12-3.32C Construction
Use a PCMS with characters:
1. At least 18 inches in height where the useable shoulder area is 15 feet wide or more
2. At least 12 inches in height where the useable shoulder area is less than 15 feet wide
3. At least 10 inches in height if the PCMS is:
3.1. Mounted on a service patrol truck or incident response vehicle
3.2. Used for traffic control where the posted speed limit is less than 40 mph Place a PCMS as far from the traveled way as practicable where it is legible to approaching traffic without encroaching on the traveled way. Where the vertical roadway curvature restricts the sight distance of approaching traffic, place the sign on or before the crest of the curvature where it is most visible to the approaching traffic. Where the horizontal roadway curvature restricts the sight distance of approaching traffic, place the sign at or before the curve where it is most visible to approaching traffic. Where practicable, place the sign behind guardrail or temporary barrier system.
If multiple signs are needed, place each sign on the same side of the road at least 1,000 feet apart on freeways and expressways and at least 500 feet apart on other types of highways.
Operate the PCMS under the manufacturer's instructions. Activate the security lockout feature at all times.
When in operation, place the bottom of a PCMS at least 7 feet above the roadway in areas where pedestrians are anticipated and 5 feet above the roadway elsewhere. Place the top of the PCMS no more than 14.5 feet above the roadway.
If more than one PCMS is simultaneously visible to traffic, only one sign may display a sequential message at any time. Do not use dynamic message displays, such as animation, rapid flashing, dissolving, exploding, scrolling, horizontal movement, or vertical movement of messages. The message must be centered within each line of the display.
You may use an additional PCMS if more than 2 phases are needed to display a message.
Display only messages shown or ordered.
Repeat the entire message continuously in not more than 2 phases of at least 3 seconds per phase. The sum of the display times for both of the phases must be a maximum of 8 seconds. If more than 2 phases are needed to display a message, use an additional PCMS.
You must be available by cell phone during activities that require a sign. Be prepared to immediately change the displayed message if ordered. You may operate the sign with a 24-hour timer control or remote control if authorized.
Keep the PCMS clean to provide maximum visibility.
After the initial placement, move a sign from location to location as ordered. 12-3.32D Payment
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12-3.33 PORTABLE SIGNAL SYSTEMS
12-3.33A General
12-3.33A(1) Summary
Section 12-3.33 includes specifications for installing, maintaining, and removing portable signal systems.
A portable signal system includes:
1. Portable signals
2. Portable lighting
3. Portable flashing beacons
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-27 The components of a portable signal system are shown.
12-3.33A(2) Definitions
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12-3.33A(3) Submittals
Submit a certificate of compliance for each portable signal system.
Submit a 24-hour contact phone number before starting the activity that requires the portable signal system. 12-3.33A(4) Quality Assurance
Assign an on-site portable signal system coordinator. The coordinator must be available to service, maintain, adjust timing parameters, and relocate system components as necessary. The coordinator must be accessible 24 hours a day while the system is in operation.
Replace or repair damaged or malfunctioning portable signal system units within 12 hours of notification of a system failure.
12-3.33B Materials
The portable signal system must:
1. Comply with Part 4 of the California MUTCD
2. Be a complete system that can be delivered to the job site and placed into immediate operation
3. Withstand a minimum 90-mph wind speed under AASHTO (2001) Standard Specification for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals
4. Have a minimum one-mile communication range between portable signals, not line of sight
5. Provide local and remote system control, monitoring, and diagnostics through a dedicated controller
6. Prevent unauthorized users or electronic devices from gaining access to the portable signal system using an industry authentication and encryption standard level of security
7. Operate in either fixed time, traffic actuated, or manual mode
8. Operate at an ambient air temperature from -40 to 130 degrees F
9. Have secured wireless communication between the portable signal
10. Have a fail-safe device that monitors for malfunctions and prevents the system from displaying conflicting indications
11. Display a steady red indication in all signal heads when a conflict or communication failure is detected
12. Continuously monitor and automatically send email or text alerts to designated personnel for:
12.1. Signal malfunctions
12.2. Conflicting indications
12.3. Communication failures between signal units
12.4. Power, voltage, and battery low levels
13. Use radar or video detection
A trailer must:
1. Be equipped with stabilizing and leveling devices
2. Be less than 7 feet wide
A portable signal consists:
1. Two or more signal heads.
2. Adjustable overhead mast arm. The mast arm must have a minimum 8 feet separation between signal heads center to center.
3. Adjustable shaft.
4. Controller unit.
5. Communication device.
6. Redundant conflict monitoring device.
7. Primary and back-up power sources.
Portable signals must:
1. Be self-contained and trailer mounted
2. Be programmable as primary or secondary devices
3. Automatically switch between the primary and the back-up power source in the event of a power failure The signal heads must:
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1. Comply with section 86-1.02R
2. Have 12-inch signal sections
3. Be arranged vertically
4. Be mounted one on the shaft and one on the mast arm
The controller unit must:
1. Be an all-solid-state unit
2. Have user adjustable timing parameters for each direction of travel, including bicycles and pedestrians
3. Include a minimum 7-inch LCD color graphic touch screen to review the timing parameters
4. Include a timing entry device equipped with a security lockout feature
5. Have nonvolatile memory to store a library of user created traffic control scenarios Wireless communication devices must be FCC approved Part 15 certified.
The portable signal system must operate on a continuous, 24-hour basis and must operate for a minimum 10 days when the primary power fails.
Portable lighting must:
1. Comply with 8 CA Regs § 1523
2. Be provided at each portable signal
3. Be controlled using a photoelectric unit
4. Be part of the signal unit or on a separate trailer
12-3.33C Construction
Provide a portable signal system for reversible traffic control.
Notify the Engineer at least 7 days prior to the use of the portable signal system.
The traffic operations office from the district in which the work is located will provide the timing parameters.
Place the signal unit trailer as far from the traveled way as practicable where it is visible to approaching traffic without encroaching onto the traveled way.
Position signal heads and any attachments mounted on the mast arm over the road surface from 17 to 19 feet from the bottom of the signal head to the top of the road surface.
Position signal heads mounted on the trailer at a minimum height of 10 feet but not more than 19 feet from the bottom of the signal head to the top of the ground surface.
Operate the portable signal system under the manufacturer's instructions. Have a qualified vendor representative on site during the initial set up.
The portable signal system coordinator must enter the initial timing parameters and adjust the timing parameters as needed.
Activate the security lockout feature at all times.
Program portable signals to display a steady red indication in all signal heads upon startup.
Keep signal heads clean to provide maximum visibility.
If the portable signal system operation fails, provide flaggers to control traffic until the system is back in operation.
12-3.33D Payment
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12-3.34 TEMPORARY FLASHING BEACON SYSTEMS
12-3.34A General
Section 12-3.34 includes specifications for installing, maintaining, and removing temporary flashing beacon systems.
A temporary flashing beacon system must comply with section 87-20. 12-3.34B Materials
The sign panels installed on a temporary flashing beacon system must comply with section 12-3.11. 12-3.34C Construction
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12-3.34D Payment
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-29 12-3.35 AUTOMATED WORK ZONE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
12-3.35A General
12-3.35A(1) Summary
Section 12-3.35 includes specifications for installing automated work zone information systems. 12-3.35A(2) Definitions
Reserved
12-3.35A(3) Submittals
Reserved
12-3.35A(4) Quality Assurance
Assign an on-site system coordinator. The coordinator must be available locally to service, maintain, and relocate system components as necessary. The coordinator must be accessible 24–7 while the system is deployed. If the system fails to perform as specified, perform any necessary remedial work and replace any failed components within 24 hours of notification of a system or component failure. 12-3.35B Materials
12-3.35B(1) General
The AWIS must be a proven system that has been successfully deployed and operated in actual work zones or congested areas.
The system must acquire traffic data throughout the work zone and automatically display predetermined information to motorists without operator intervention after system initialization.
Real-time information must be displayed to motorists using a PCMS. The sign must comply with section 12-3.32.
The system must be controlled either locally or remotely by a dedicated controller or computer.
Authorized users must be able to both locally and remotely override motorist information messages.
Traffic sensors must not require adjustments after the initial deployment. 12-3.35B(2) General System Function Requirements
The general system functions of the AWIS must be capable of:
1. Preventing any unauthorized users or systems from gaining access to the PCMSs through an industry authentication and encryption standard level of security.
2. Providing current operational status locally and remotely. Operational status must include current traffic data and messages, communications system, and power status.
3. Delivering notifications either by telephone, voice, or text messages to alert support staff of trouble conditions.
4. Generating trouble alerts for conditions such as (1) low roadside equipment power or voltage, (2) system communications failure, (3) low speed traffic detected, and (4) excessive delay detected.
5. Adjusting the thresholds of reduced speed and congestion-induced delay at which the system initiates a trouble alert.
6. Allowing programming of the hours during which the trouble condition alerting subsystem initiates notification to authorized users.
7. Measuring periodically and automatically the power levels of all equipment. Alert support staff, locally and remotely via a telephone message, in time to provide supplemental power before the system ceases to operate.
8. Displaying preprogrammed messages based on the time of day and day of week. 12-3.35B(3) Motorist Information Message Requirements
The AWIS must be capable of:
1. Displaying predetermined speed, delay, diversion, and closure messages to motorists when user-adjustable thresholds are exceeded.
2. Updating its speed and delay advisory messages at least once per minute. The actual message updates must be consistent with traffic conditions.
3. Selecting messages for each PCMS independently, based on the traffic conditions downstream of the sign.
4. Recording motorist information messages in a comma-separated values file with time and date stamps, including message overrides with user ID.
5. Displaying default messages when traffic conditions, system algorithms, and user parameters do not dictate that an advisory message should be displayed.
6. Displaying separate, independent, default messages on each PCMS.
7. Analyzing traffic parameters in work zones in which there are multiple speed limits.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-30 The following parameters for the selection and presentation of information messages must be adjustable by the user:
1. Message update frequency
2. Minimum delay necessary to trigger a delay advisory message
3. Persistence of delay before a delay message is displayed
4. Level of delay required to trigger a diversion message
5. Change in delay needed to cause a delay advisory message update
6. Change in downstream speed at which a speed advisory message update occurs 12-3.35B(4) System Communication Requirements
The wireless communications subsystem of the AWIS must:
1. Operate independently of the public cellular phone system for receiving data to ensure reliable communications
2. Communicate independent of the line of sight or distance
3. Incorporate an error detection and correction mechanism to ensure the integrity of all traffic condition data and motorist information messages
4. Configure automatically during system initialization 12-3.35B(5) Traffic Data Acquisition Requirements
The AWIS must collect accurate traffic data using a speed measurement technique with an accuracy of ±5 mph, allowing specific information messages. The system must collect data during reduced visibility conditions, including precipitation, fog, darkness, excessive dust, and road debris.
The system must (1) archive the data with time and date stamps and (2) aggregate the data in operatordefinable time increments, accessible 24–7 to the Engineer in a comma-separated values file. 12-3.35B(6) User Interface
The system must have a user interface to control the AWIS PCMS communications. The interface must be (1) software compatible with a Windows environment or (2) a web service accessed by a web browser.
Provide any software on a CD or other Engineer-authorized data-storage device for installation at the Department's Transportation Management Center.
The user interface must, at a minimum, provide the user with a list of AWIS PCMSs in the field, location information for each AWIS PCMS, and a real-time on-board display of the message in the field. Control options must, at a minimum, provide the user the ability to change the on-board messages and flash rate. 12-3.35C Construction
Obtain authorization for the message content and the threshold used for triggering the message before displaying any message on a PCMS.
Provide complete setup and support for the AWIS PCMS communications. 12-3.35D Payment
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12-3.36 PORTABLE TRANSVERSE RUMBLE STRIPS
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12-3.37 PORTABLE RADAR SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN SYSTEMS
12-3.37A General
Section 12-3.37 includes specifications for placing, maintaining, and removing portable radar speed feedback sign systems.
12-3.37B Materials
A portable radar speed feedback sign system must comply with the requirements for a temporary radar speed feedback sign system, except it must be trailer mounted. 12-3.37C Construction
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12-3.37D Payment
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-31 12-3.38 AUTOMATED FLAGGER ASSISTANCE DEVICES
12-3.38A General
12-3.38A(1) Summary
Section 12-3.38 includes specifications for placing, maintaining, and removing automated flagger assistance devices (AFADs).
12-3.38A(2) Definitions
automated flagger assistance devices: Devices that enable a flagger to be positioned out of the lane of traffic and are used to control motorists through work zones. They are designed to be remotely operated either by a single flagger at one end of the work zone or at a central location, or by separate flaggers near the devices.
12-3.38A(3) Submittals
Submit a copy of the manufacturer's operating instructions for the automated flagger assistance devices. 12-3.38A(4) Quality Assurance
Reserved
12-3.38B Materials
The automated flagger assistance device must comply with the California MUTCD, Section 6E.04, and Section 6E.06, "Red/Yellow Lens Automated Flagger Assistance Devices." The device must:
1. Be equipped with a gate arm, which must not extend into the opposing lane
2. Alternately display a steadily illuminated circular red lens and a flashing circular yellow lens to control traffic
3. Have a fail-safe device that prevents the operator from inadvertently actuating a simultaneous flashing circular yellow lens at both ends of the work zone
4. Have a device that monitors for malfunctions and prevents the display of conflicting indication
5. Have a 24-by-30-inch R10-6 STOP HERE ON RED sign mounted on the trailer The device must continuously monitor the wireless communication links and verify transmission and reception of data between the devices. If communication is lost, the devices must immediately display the circular red/stop indication and lower the gate arms.
12-3.38C Construction
The devices must:
1. Be placed where a flagger station is shown with an unobstructed view from the operator
2. Be placed outside of the traveled lane
3. Be attended by the operator when in use
4. Have a minimum of 9 cones placed on a taper in advance of the device and along the edge of shoulder or edge of the traveled way at 25-foot intervals to a point not less than 25 feet past the device
5. Be clearly visible to approaching traffic and illuminated during the hours of darkness If any device unit becomes inoperative, do one of the following:
1. Replace the unit with the same type and model.
2. Revert to human flagging operations.
3. Terminate all construction activities requiring the use of the devices.
Incorporate the devices into the traffic control using one of the following methods:
1. Method 1: Place one device at each end of the closure.
2. Method 2: Place one device at one end of the closure and a flagger at the opposite end of the closure.
Use two operators for both methods, except you may use a single operator if:
1. Operator has an unobstructed view of the devices
2. Operator has an unobstructed view of approaching traffic in both directions
3. Second flagger is on-site to assist with manual flagging should the device malfunction, or to direct traffic when drivers fail to comply with the devices
When AFADs are in operation:
1. Use portable transverse rumble strips at your discretion
2. Do not use the 48-inch-by-48-inch C9A (CA) sign
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3. Do not use the gate cones
12-3.38D Payment
If automated flagger assistance devices bid item is not shown on the Bid Item List, providing AFADS is change order work.
12-3.39 TEMPORARY RADAR SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN SYSTEMS
12-3.39A General
Section 12-3.39 includes specifications for placing, maintaining, and removing temporary radar speed feedback sign systems.
12-3.39B Materials
A temporary radar speed feedback sign system must comply with the requirements under section 87-20. 12-3.39C Construction
Place the system:
1. As far from the traveled way as practicable where it is visible and legible to approaching traffic. Where practicable, place the sign behind a barrier or guardrail.
2. At or before the crest of roadway vertical curvatures that restrict sight distance.
3. At or before the curve of horizontal roadway curvatures that restrict sight distance.
Install a G20-5aP WORK ZONE plaque.
12-3.39D Payment
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12-3.40 VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN SYSTEM
12-3.40A General
12-3.40A(1) Summary
Section 12-3.40 includes specifications for placing, maintaining, and removing variable speed limit sign systems. 12-3.40A(2) Definitions
Reserved
12-3.40A(3) Submittals
Submit as an informational submittal a weekly variable speed limit sign system log report by Tuesday of the following week.
12-3.40A(4) Quality Assurance
Reserved
12-3.40B Materials
12-3.40B(1) General
A variable speed limit sign system consists of:
1. Signs
2. Two flashing beacons
3. Power source
The variable speed limit sign system must:
1. Display the speed limit characters without animation.
2. Automatically adjust the digital display intensity to provide optimum character visibility and legibility under all ambient lighting conditions using a photocell.
3. Create and maintain an electronic log report of the local and remote activities and system failures. The report must include:
3.1. Date and time
3.2. Location description, county, route, direction, post mile or station, and GPS position
3.3. Speeds shown on the digital display
3.4. ON or OFF status of flashing beacons
3.5. System failure description including:
3.5.1. Cause of failure
3.5.2. List of equipment that failed
3.5.3. Work performed to correct the failure
3.5.4. Duration of failure
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3.6. Name and unique user ID for user operating or repairing the system
4. Include local and remote control of digital display legend and flashing beacons.
5. Have a scheduling feature to allow for local or remote pre-programming of the digital display legend and flashing beacons at specific times and dates.
6. Send a real-time text or email message to the designated personnel for the following types of alerts:
6.1. Equipment alerts including low power, loss of power, and loss of communication
6.2. Traffic alerts including flashing beacons ON or Off activations and digital display legend changes Signs must comply with section 82-2.
The variable speed limit sign includes a digital display as part of the R2-1 sign. The R2-1 sign must be:
1. 48 by 60 inches for freeways and expressways
2. 36 by 48 inches for conventional highways
The variable speed limit sign systems must include a G20-5aP sign above the R2-1 sign. The G20-5aP sign must have characters:
1. 8 inches in height for freeways and expressways
2. 6 inches in height for conventional highways
The digital display must:
1. Be LED white legend on a black background.
2. Have two numerical characters. Each character must be:
2.1. Based on a minimum 5 x 7 character ratio
2.2. At least 18 inches in height for freeways and expressways
2.3. At least 14 inches in height for conventional highways
3. Have a minimum 30 degrees cone of visibility, ±15 degrees from the centerline.
The flashing beacons must:
1. Be yellow and comply with section 86-1.02R(4), except they may be rated for 12 V.
2. Operate in the alternating flashing mode. The flash rate for the flashing unit must comply with chapter 4L, "Flashing Beacons," of the California MUTCD.
3. Be securely mounted to assembly.
4. Be positioned vertically, one at a distance no more than 12 inches above the edge of the top sign and one at a distance no more than 12 inches below the edge of the bottom sign.
The power source must be either a generator or photovoltaic system and must include batteries to maintain the system's communication and operation for 10 continuous days without external power or recharge. 12-3.40B(2) Portable Variable Speed Limit Sign Systems
A portable variable speed limit sign system must be trailer mounted. 12-3.40B(3) Temporary Variable Speed Limit Sign Systems A temporary variable speed limit sign system must be post mounted under section 82-3. 12-3.40C Construction
Place the variable speed limit sign system:
1. As far from the traveled way as practicable where it is visible and legible to approaching traffic. Where practicable, place the sign behind a barrier or guardrail.
2. At or before the crest of roadway vertical curvatures that restrict sight distance.
3. At or before the curve of horizontal roadway curvatures that restrict sight distance.
4. With the bottom of the R2-1 sign a minimum of 7 feet above the roadway.
Delineate trailers with a taper consisting of 9 traffic cones placed 25 feet apart except when placed behind a barrier. Set up and level the portable system.
Activate the flashing beacons and set the digital display to the reduced speed limit only when workers are present within the construction work zone and no more than 15 minutes before workers arrive in the work zone.
Do not display unauthorized speed limits.
Deactivate the flashing beacons and change the digital display to the original posted speed limit no later than 15 minutes after workers depart the work zone.
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12-3.41 TEMPORARY AUTOMATED END OF QUEUE WARNING SYSTEMS 12-3.41A General
12-3.41A(1) Summary
Section 12-3.41 includes specifications for furnishing, maintaining, and removing temporary automated end of queue warning systems.
A temporary automated end of queue warning system (Type 1) is used when the traffic queue length is 3.5 miles or less. Do not use if there is no queue.
A temporary automated end of queue warning system (Type 2) is used when the traffic queue length is 7.5 miles or less. Do not use if there is no queue.
12-3.41A(2) Definitions
Reserved
12-3.41A(3) Submittals
Submit a 24-hour contact phone number for the on-site temporary automated end of queue warning system coordinator before starting the activity that requires the system.
Submit a weekly temporary automated end of queue warning system operation report by Tuesday of the following week. The report must include:
1. Date, time, message, county, route, post mile or station and direction for each PCMS.
2. Date and time when the system is not operational.
3. Date, time, and activity necessary to maintain system in operation.
4. Date and time for any system failures. Each failure entry must include:
4.1. Description of the equipment that failed.
4.2. Cause of equipment malfunction.
4.3. Description of the work performed to correct the malfunction.
4.4. Time required to repair the malfunction.
12-3.41A(4) Quality Assurance
Assign an on-site temporary automated end of queue warning system coordinator. When the system is required to be in operation, the coordinator must be available to repair or replace a damaged or malfunctioning system within 2 hours of notification of a system failure.
12-3.41B Materials
12-3.41B(1) General
Temporary automated end of queue warning system must differentiate between periods of stopped traffic and periods with no traffic.
Temporary automated end of queue warning system must comply with the requirements for an automated work zone information system, except the system must display on the PCMS:
1. Messages shown, based on real time traffic speed data
2. Default message ROAD WORK AHEAD when any of the following conditions exist:
2.1. Sensors do not detect a queue
2.2. During a power failure and the controller must restart automatically
2.3. When communication is lost for more than 10 minutes
3. Message STOPPED TRAFFIC AHEAD when the speed drops below 5 mph and the traffic sensors stop detecting
12-3.41B(2) Temporary Automated End of Queue Warning Systems (Type 1) The temporary automated end of queue warning system (Type 1) consists of a controller, a minimum 4 traffic sensors and a minimum 1 PCMS.
12-3.41B(3) Temporary Automated End of Queue Warning Systems (Type 2) The temporary automated end of queue warning system (Type 2) consists of a controller, a minimum 8 traffic sensors and a minimum 2 PCMS.
12-3.41C Construction
12-3.41C(1) General
Place the temporary automated end of queue warning system as shown.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-35 On entrance ramps within the area covered by the temporary automated end of queue warning system, place a W3-4 (BE PREPARED TO STOP) sign downstream from the C23 (CA) (ROAD WORK AHEAD) sign. Placing a C23 (CA) (ROAD WORK AHEAD) sign on the ramp is change order work, if one is not already in place.
Operate the temporary automated end of queue warning system only while work is in progress or as described. 12-3.41D Payment
If the temporary automated end of queue warning system malfunctions for a cumulative period of 4 hours or more, no payment will be made for the day.
12-3.42 PICKUP TRUCK MOUNTED CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN
12-3.42A General
12-3.42A(1) Summary
Section 12-3.42 includes specifications for placing, operating, maintaining, and removing pickup truck mounted changeable message sign (PTMCMS).
12-3.42A(2) Definitions
Reserved
12-3.42A(3) Submittals
Reserved
12-3.42A(4) Quality Assurance
Reserved
12-3.42B Materials
A PTMCMS consists of a PCMS mounted on a supporting structure affixed to a pickup truck under the PCMS manufacture's recommendations.
A PTMCMS includes:
1. PCMS with characters at least 12 inches in height
2. Pickup truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of at least 5,000 pounds
3. Two-way communication system
4. Rotating or flashing amber light
5. Public address system with external speaker
6. 54-by-24-inch SC15 (CA) (CAUTION) sign attached to the tailgate 12-3.42C Construction
Provide one operator per PTMCMS.
12-3.42D Payment
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12-4 MAINTAINING TRAFFIC
12-4.01 GENERAL
12-4.01A General
Section 12-4.01 includes general specifications for maintaining traffic through construction work zones.
If local authorities regulate traffic, notify them at least 5 business days before the start of job site activities.
Cooperate with the local authorities to handle traffic through the work zone and to make arrangements to keep the work zone clear of parked vehicles.
12-4.01B Materials
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12-4.01C Construction
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12-4.01D Payment
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12-4.02 TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS
12-4.02A General
12-4.02A(1) Summary
Section 12-4.02 includes specifications for providing a traffic control system to close traffic lanes, shoulders, ramps, and connectors.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-36 A traffic control system for a closure includes flagging and the temporary traffic control devices described as part of the traffic control system. Temporary traffic control devices must comply with section 12-3. 12-4.02C(9) Flagging
12-4.02C(9)(a) General
12-4.02C(9)(a)(i) Summary
Section 12-4.02C(9) includes specifications for flaggers, AFAD operators, additional flaggers, advance flaggers and flagger stations.
12-4.02C(9)(a)(ii) Definitions
AFAD operator: Flagger certified by the manufacturer to operate the specific automated flagger assistance device.
additional flagger: Flagger that controls the flow of traffic at intermediate locations within the limits of a closure with reversible control, at intersections, driveways and other traffic merging points. advance flagger: Flagger positioned upstream of the traffic control system, who warns approaching traffic of road work ahead and potentially stopped traffic within the advance warning signs. incidental flagger: Flagger that performs flagging that is not part of a traffic control system. 12-4.02C(9)(a)(iii) Submittals
Submit as informational submittals:
1. Flagger certification for each flagger including AFAD operators. The submittal must include:
1.1. Name of the individual receiving certification
1.2. Name of entity providing certification
1.3. Date of certification
1.4. Certification expiration date
2. AFAD manufacturer certification for each AFAD operator. The submittal must include:
2.1. Name of the manufacturer's authorized trainer
2.2. Name of the trainee
2.3. Description of device type and model for which training was provided
2.4. Date when the training was provided
3. Training qualifications for each incidental flagger. 12-4.02C(9)(a)(iv) Quality Assurance
Flaggers must be at least 18 years of age and maintain a valid government issued identification and must possess proof of certification during flagging operations.
Flaggers that are part of a traffic control system must be certified by an authorized flagger training provider. The authorized flagger training provider list is available at the Department's Division of Construction website.
In addition, AFAD operators must be certified by the AFAD manufacturer on:
1. Device type and model to be used on the project
2. Installation procedures
3. Local and remote-controlled operation
4. Maintenance of the device
Incidental flaggers must be trained under 8 CA Code of Regs § 1599. 12-4.02C(9)(b) Materials
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12-4.02C(9)(c) Construction
12-4.02C(9)(c)(i) General
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12-4.02C(9)(c)(ii) Flaggers
12-4.02C(9)(c)(ii)(A) General
Flaggers should stand in a conspicuous place and be visible to approaching vehicles.
Flaggers must wear a hard hat, safety glasses, and Class 3, high-visibility, safety apparel under ANSI/ISEA 107- 2004, or equivalent subsequent revisions.
Flaggers must be equipped with a 24-by-24-inch "STOP/SLOW" paddle with a rigid staff tall enough to maintain the bottom of the paddle a minimum of 6 feet above the pavement.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-37 12-4.02C(9)(c)(ii)(B) Automated Flagger Assistance Device Operators When AFADs are in operation, the AFAD operators must:
1. Be positioned away from the traveled way
2. Be positioned where they have an unobstructed line of sight to approaching vehicles and to the devices
3. Keep a backup hand held AFAD remote control readily available A pilot car driver must not operate a device and must not be considered as one of the flaggers present on-site available to operate a device.
12-4.02C(9)(c)(ii)(C) Additional Flaggers
Provide additional flaggers at any of the following locations:
1. At high-volume intersections and driveways between the two flagger stations as described
2. At Multi-lane and circular intersections
For other intersections and driveways, place a sign as described.
Additional flaggers use the STOP/SLOW sign paddle to control vehicles merging into the closure with reversible control.
If additional flaggers are not described, providing additional flaggers is change order work. 12-4.02C(9)(c)(ii)(D) Advance Flaggers
Provide advance flaggers when any of the following conditions exist:
1. Queued traffic reaches the W20-4 (One Lane Road Ahead) sign.
2. When the horizontal roadway curvature restricts the sight distance of approaching traffic.
3. When the vertical roadway curvature restricts the sight distance of approaching traffic.
Advance flaggers use the SLOW sign paddle to warn approaching vehicles of the flagging operation ahead and signals the drivers to slow down. If the STOP/SLOW paddle is used, the STOP side must be covered.
If advance flaggers are not described, providing advance flaggers is change order work. 12-4.02C(9)(c)(iii) Flagger Stations
Place flagger stations such that approaching vehicles have sufficient distance to react and follow the flagger's instructions.
Place a minimum of four cones at 50 feet intervals in advance of flagger stations.
During the hours of darkness, illuminate flagger stations under 8 CA Regs § 1523. Do not start flagging until flagger stations are illuminated.
Place advance warning signs W20-1, C9A(CA), and W3-4 upstream of the additional flagger station at intersections as shown.
Place advance warning signs W20-1, C9A(CA), and W3-4 upstream of the advance flagger station.
Remove the W20-1 sign from all flagger stations downstream from the advance flagger station furthest from the work area.
You may use a full-matrix PCMS in place of an advance flagger. The PCMS must alternately display the message "Prepare to Stop" and the C9A(CA) sign graphic. Place a portable W20-1 sign in advance of the PCMS.
If the distance E shown is 1,000 feet or more, place a SW60(CA) as shown. Place an additional SW60(CA) sign for every additional 1,000 feet of separation, space the signs at 1,000-foot intervals. 12-4.02C(9)(d) Payment
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12-4.02C(10) End of Queue Monitoring and Warning with Pickup Truck Mounted Changeable Message Sign
12-4.02C(10)(a) General
12-4.02C(10)(a)(i) Summary
Section 12-4.02C(10) includes specifications for end of queue monitoring and warning using pickup truck mounted changeable message sign (PTMCMS).
End of queue monitoring and warning includes providing PTMCMS, monitoring the end of queue, and warning approaching traffic.
12-4.02C(10)(a)(ii) Definitions
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Submit a weekly report of PTMCMS operation by Tuesday of the following week. The report must indicate the date, time, message, county, route, post mile or station and direction for each PTMCMS. 12-4.02C(10)(a)(iv) Quality Assurance
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12-4.02C(10)(c) Construction
Provide 1 PTMCMS in the direction of travel for freeway, expressway, or multilane conventional highway closures. Provide 2 PTMCMS for two-lane conventional highway closures, one for each direction of travel.
Place the PTMCMS upstream of the:
1. W20-1 (ROAD WORK AHEAD) for a stationary closure
2. California Highway Patrol (CHP) vehicle for a traffic break Place the PTMCMS at the distance shown in the following table:
PTMCMS Minimum Upstream Distance
Road Type Distance (ft)
Urban – More than 40 mph 350
Rural 500
Expressway / Freeway 2,640
The distances in the PTMCMS Minimum Upstream Distance table are approximate and intended for guidance only. Based on field conditions increase the PTMCMS upstream distance.
Start monitoring the end of queue when:
1. The first merging taper is installed for stationary closures
2. CHP vehicle starts to pace traffic for traffic break Reposition the PTMCMS to maintain the distance shown in the table titled “PTMCMS Minimum Upstream Distance,” upstream of the end of queue.
Turn on the PTMCMS and display the alternating message:
1. SLOW TRAFFIC AHEAD and PREPARE TO STOP when traffic is moving at 10 mph or more, below the posted speed limit
2. STOPPED TRAFFIC AHEAD and PREPARE TO STOP when traffic stops upstream of the W20-1 (ROAD WORK AHEAD) sign or the CHP vehicle
If quick changing traffic conditions or useable shoulder area limitations do not allow for repositioning of PTMCMS, place additional PTMCMS upstream to warn traffic. Additional PTMCMS are change order work.
Monitor the end of queue and reposition PTMCMS until the traffic condition abates and traffic speed is within 10 mph of the posted speed limit. If the location of the PTMCMS falls outside the project limits notify the Engineer and continue to monitor the end of queue and warn traffic.
If the traffic speed falls 10 mph or more below the posted speed limit after removing the lane closure, notify the Engineer and continue to warn traffic and monitor the end of queue for up to 2 hours. Monitoring the queue and warning traffic after the 2 hours is change order work. 12-4.02C(10)(d) Payment
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12-4.02C(11) Traffic Control Technician
12-4.02C(11)(a) General
12-4.02C(11)(a)(i) Summary
Section 12-4.02C(11) includes specifications for training, certification, and responsibilities for traffic control technicians.
The traffic control technician:
1. Is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and removal of traffic control devices
2. Must have the authority to assign and direct flagging operations
3. Must be knowledgeable about:
3.1. Section 7-1.03 "Public Convenience"
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3.2. Section 7-1.04 "Public Safety"
3.3. Section 12 "Temporary Traffic Control"
3.4. Traffic control system Standard Plans
3.5. Traffic handling plans and detour plans
Assign a traffic control technician to each closure.
12-4.02C(11)(a)(ii) Definitions
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12-4.02C(11)(a)(iii) Submittals
12-4.02C(11)(a)(iii)(A) General
Every Monday by noon, submit traffic control daily reports for the previous week as an informational submittal. 12-4.02C(11)(a)(iii)(B) Quality Assurance Submittals
Submit the following as informational submittals:
1. Traffic control technician certification and flagger certification for each traffic control technician and each alternate traffic control technician. The certification must include:
1.1. Name of the individual receiving certification
1.2. Name of entity providing certification
1.3. Date of certification
1.4. Certification expiration date
2. Contact information for each traffic control technician and each alternate traffic control technician. The submittal must include the name, phone number and email address.
3. Traffic control daily reports for each closure. The traffic control daily report must include:
3.1. Date
3.2. Name of traffic control technician
3.3. Location of traffic control. Provide description, County, Route, Postmile or Station and Direction
3.4. Reference to traffic control standard plan or project plan sheet
3.5. For closure information include:
3.5.1. Lane requirement chart number, start time, and end time
3.5.2. Facility type: conventional highway, freeway, expressway, on ramp, off ramp, or connector, street
3.5.3. Number of lanes closed, which lanes are closed, or shoulder closure
3.5.4. Names of flaggers, if applicable
3.5.5. Use of construction work zone speed limit reduction, buffer lanes, or COZEEP support, if applicable
3.6. Documentation of:
3.6.1. LCS Mobile web page status confirmation for 1097 and 1098, or 1022
3.6.2. Verification that closure is in compliance with the contract requirements
3.6.3. Modifications to the traffic control including, a description of the change, the reason for the change, time when the change is implemented
3.6.4. Traffic control system monitoring including, time of inspection and observations
3.6.5. Incidents that occur while the traffic control system is in place 12-4.02C(11)(a)(iv) Quality Assurance
12-4.02C(11)(a)(iv)(A) General
The traffic control technician must coordinate with the Engineer the implementation of traffic control systems and traffic handling plans prior to construction, and before major changes in traffic control. 12-4.02C(11)(a)(iv)(B) Training and Certifications
A traffic control technician must be certified as a flagger and as a traffic control technician. The Department authorized traffic control technician and flaggers training providers list is available at:
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/safety-traffic/safety-training-courses 12-4.02C(11)(a)(iv)(C) Quality Control
The traffic control technician must:
1. Ensure safe, convenient, and effective passage of motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, workers, and first responders, through or around the construction work zone CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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2. Inspect the condition of traffic control devices on a regular basis for compliance with the quality requirements in the American Traffic Safety Services Association publication Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Features
3. Ensure the labor, equipment, and materials are available to immediately correct deficiencies in the traffic control system
4. Ensure workers performing flagging operations meet the flagger's certificate requirements
5. Ensure the status of closures is reported using the LCS Mobile web page
6. Verify that all closures comply with the contract requirements and that traffic control devices, including PCMS, arrow boards and radar speed feedback signs, are functioning after traffic control installation 12-4.02C(11)(b) Materials
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12-4.02C(11)(c) Construction
For each closure, a traffic control technician must be present during the installation, operation, and removal of the traffic control system.
Notify the Engineer of the assigned traffic control technician for each closure 1 business day before the closure.
Notify the Engineer before an alternate traffic control technician assumes the duties of the assigned traffic control technician.
Traffic control technicians must be available by:
1. Cellular telephone
2. Two-way radio
3. Mobile internet access
Traffic control technician must:
1. Mark the locations for traffic control devices before installation of closures
2. Monitor work zone traffic control activities and operations, including detours, to ensure the traffic control is functioning properly
When monitoring work zone traffic control, if an imminent danger is identified, take immediate corrective action and notify the Engineer. Notify the Engineer of modifications needed to the traffic control system plans or traffic handling plans if the traffic control is not functioning as required due to changes in traffic or site conditions. Do not implement any changes to the traffic control system plans or traffic handling plans until the proposed revisions are authorized.
12-4.02C(11)(d) Payment
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12-4.02C(12) Construction Work Zone Speed Limit Reduction Reserved
12-4.02C(13) Traffic Control Supervision
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12-4.02C(14)–12-4.02C(25) Reserved
12-4.02D Payment
The Department pays for change order work for a traffic control system by force account for increased traffic control and uses a force account analysis for decreased traffic control.
The Department does not pay for furnishing, placing, relocating, and removing PCMSs used for a traffic break.
The Department deducts the full cost of COZEEP support provided for the traffic break.
The hourly rate for each California Highway Patrol officer providing COZEEP support is $115. This rate includes full compensation for each hour or portion thereof that the officer provides the support. Markups are not added to any expenses associated with COZEEP support.
The minimum number of hours for an officer is 4 hours, except if a closure is already in place and the Engineer authorizes your request for an on-duty officer to conduct a traffic break, the minimum number of hours for an officer is 1 hour.
For a cancellation less than 48 hours before the scheduled start time of COZEEP support, except for a cancellation due to adverse weather or extenuating circumstances, the Department deducts:
1. Minimum of $50 per California Highway Patrol officer if the officer is notified before the start time
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-41 12-4.04 TEMPORARY PEDESTRIAN ACCESS ROUTES
12-4.04A General
12-4.04A(1) Summary
Section 12-4.04 includes specifications for providing, maintaining, and removing temporary pedestrian access routes.
A temporary pedestrian access route includes temporary traffic control devices as shown except for temporary barrier system and temporary crash cushions.
12-4.04A(2) Definitions
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12-4.04A(3) Submittals
If work activities require the closure of a pedestrian route and a temporary pedestrian access route is not shown, submit a work plan for a temporary pedestrian access route. The work plan must:
1. Describe the activities, processes, equipment, and materials that will be used to provide the temporary access route
2. Show the locations of the routes and the placement of traffic control devices for each stage of work
3. Include a time-scaled logic diagram displaying the sequence and duration of the planned activities for each stage of work
4. Be sealed and signed by an engineer who is registered as a civil engineer in the State Submit "Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Contractor Compliance Report," within 2 business days after construction of a temporary pedestrian access route.
Submit "Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Contractor Weekly Report," within 2 business days of completing a weekly inspection.
12-4.04A(4) Quality Assurance
12-4.04A(4)(a) General
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12-4.04A(4)(b) Quality Control
Perform a review of the temporary pedestrian access route after it is constructed and document compliance on the "Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Contractor Compliance Report." The Department will conduct a verification inspection after receiving the compliance report.
For a temporary pedestrian access route in use perform a weekly review and document compliance on the "Temporary Pedestrian Access Route Contractor Weekly Report." 12-4.04B Materials
The walkway surface must be slip resistant and surfaced with minor HMA or commercial-quality, bituminous material, commercial-quality concrete, or wood.
A handrail with a circular cross section must have an outer diameter from 1-1/4 to 2 inches. A handrail with a noncircular cross section must have a perimeter from 4 to 6-1/4 inches and a maximum cross-section dimension of 2-1/4 inches.
Fasteners must be rounded to prevent injury to a pedestrian's fingers, hands, and arms and to eliminate sharp edges that could catch on clothing.
A detectable warning surface must be on the Authorized Material List for detectable warning surfaces and match yellow color no. 33538 of AMS-STD-595.
Temporary traffic control devices used to channelize pedestrians must:
1. Be free of sharp or rough edges
2. Have a continuous detectable edging at least 6 inches high and at no more than 2 inches above the walkway surface
3. Be at least 32 inches in height
4. Have smooth connection points between devices to allow for a handrail
5. Have a top and bottom surface in the same vertical plane 12-4.04C Construction
Notify the Engineer 5 business days before closing an existing pedestrian route. Do not close the route until authorized.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-42 If work activities require the closure of a pedestrian route and a temporary pedestrian access route is not shown, provide a temporary pedestrian access route near the traveled way. You may route pedestrians using the existing sidewalk or by constructing a temporary access route.
If a bid item for a temporary pedestrian access route is not shown on the Bid Item List, then constructing a temporary pedestrian access route is change order work, except when the closure is a result of your means and methods.
Construct a temporary pedestrian access route such that:
1. Walkway surface is firm and stable and free of irregularities
2. Cross slope of the pedestrian route is at most 50:1 (horizontal:vertical)
3. Longitudinal slope of the pedestrian route is at most 20:1 (horizontal:vertical)
4. Walkway, landings, blended transitions, and curb ramps are at least 60 inches wide except where not feasible, the width must be at least 48 inches wide with a 60-by-60-inch passing space at least every 200 feet
5. Lateral joints or gaps between surfaces are less than 1/2 inch wide
6. Discontinuities in surface heights are less than 1/2 inch and beveled if greater than 1/4 inch with a slope no greater than 2:1 (horizontal:vertical)
7. Ramps have:
7.1. Longitudinal slope of at most 12:1 (horizontal:vertical)
7.2. Rise less than 30 inches
7.3. Protective edging at least 2 inches high on each side and handrails at a height from 34 to 38 inches above the walkway surface if the rise is greater than 6 inches
8. Curb ramps have:
8.1. Longitudinal slope of at most 12:1 (horizontal:vertical)
8.2. Protective edging at least 2 inches high on each side if the curb ramp does not have flares and the rise is greater than 6 inches
9. Pedestrians are channelized when routed off existing pedestrian routes Construct handrails such that they are continuous, smooth and free of sharp or rough edges.
Provide an overhead covering to protect pedestrians from falling objects and drippings from overhead structures.
If the temporary access route is next to traffic or work activities, place a temporary barrier to separate the route from vehicles and equipment.
Install a detectable warning surface at locations where a curb ramp, landing, or blended transition connects to a street. Install the warning surface such that it extends a minimum of 36 inches in the direction of travel and for the full width of the landing, blended transition, or curb ramp, excluding the flares.
Maintain the temporary pedestrian access route clear of obstructions. Do not allow traffic control devices, equipment, or construction materials to protrude into the walkway. Maintain a continuous unobstructed path connecting all pedestrian routes, parking lots, and bus stops located within the project limits.
Remove the temporary pedestrian access route when the Engineer determines it is no longer needed.
Provide a temporary pedestrian access route through falsework under section 16-2.02. 12-4.04D Payment
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-43 SECTION 01 57 23 EROSION, SEDIMENT, AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL All work shall conform to Section 5 of the General Conditions and Section 13 of the State Standard Specifications unless otherwise specified within.
13-2 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PROGRAM
13-2.01 GENERAL
13-2.01A Summary
Section 13-2 includes specifications for a water pollution control program.
Water pollution control program includes developing and implementing the WPCP, providing a WPC manager, conducting WPC training, and monitoring, inspecting and correcting WPC practices.
If the Department determines that the project qualifies for an erosivity waiver or notice of non-applicability, the conditions are specified in the special provisions. The erosivity waiver, notice of non-applicability, and R-factor are described in the NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with i13-2.01B Definitions Reserved
13-2.01C Submittals
Submit your WPCP within 7 days after Contract approval.
A QSP may be assigned other than the WPC manager to develop the WPCP.
The WPCP must:
1. Describe the work involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of temporary WPC practices
2. Include maps showing:
2.1. Locations of disturbed-soil areas
2.2. Water bodies and conveyances
2.3. Locations and types of WPC practices that will be used for each Contractor-support facility
2.4. Locations and types of temporary WPC practices that will be used in the work for each construction phase
2.5. Locations and types of WPC practices that will be installed permanently under the Contract
2.6. Locations planned for the storage and use of potential nonvisible pollutants
2.7. Locations and types of WPC practices that will be used for activities or mobile activities related to all NPDES permits
3. Include a schedule showing when:
3.1. Work activities that could cause the discharge of pollutants into stormwater will be performed
3.2. WPC practices, including soil stabilization and sediment control, will be used in the work for whichever has the longest duration in the first
3.2.1. 60 days
3.2.2. Construction phase
4. Include contact information of all personnel responsible for WPC practices
5. Include a copy of each permit obtained by the Department, such as the Department of Fish and Wildlife permits, US Army Corps of Engineers permits, RWQCB 401 certifications, Docket No. ESPO-SMA 15/16- 001 Soil Management Agreement for Aerially Deposited Lead-Contaminated Soils with the DTSC (ADL Agreement), ADL Agreement notification, and RWQCB waste discharge requirements for reuse of aerially deposited lead
Allow 5 business days for review.
After the Engineer authorizes the WPCP, submit one printed copy of WPCP maps and an electronic copy of the complete authorized WPCP.
If a RWQCB requires review of the authorized WPCP, the review is specified in the special provisions and the Engineer submits the authorized WPCP to the RWQCB for review and comment.
If the Engineer orders changes to the WPCP based on the RWQCB's comments, submit a revised WPCP within 3 business days.
Do not start job site activities until (1) the WPCP is authorized and for projects with an erosivity waiver or notice of non-applicability, (2) a waiver identification number has been issued.
Submit a revised WPCP if:
1. Changes in work activities could affect the discharge of pollutants
2. WPC practices are added as change order work
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3. WPC practices are added at your discretion
4. Changes in the quantity of disturbed soil are substantial
5. Objectives for reducing or eliminating pollutants in stormwater discharges have not been achieved
6. Project receives a written notice or order from the RWQCB or any other regulatory agency
7. Changes are made to the management or WPC practices for dewatering discharge 13-2.01D Quality Assurance
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13-2.02 MATERIALS
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13-2.03 CONSTRUCTION
Manage work activities such that you reduce the discharge of pollutants to surface waters, groundwaters, and municipal-separate storm sewer systems.
Monitor and inspect WPC practices at the job site.
Notify the Engineer within 6 hours whenever you:
1. Identify discharges into receiving waters or drainage systems that are causing or could cause water pollution
2. Receive a written notice or order for the project from the RWQCB or any other regulatory agency Notify the Engineer at least 32-hours in advance of dewatering activity discharges.
Continue WPCP implementation during any suspension of work activities.
Submit a SWPPP and pay all associated costs if:
1. 1 ac or more of soil is disturbed on a project without an erosivity waiver.
2. More than 5 ac of soil is disturbed on a project with an erosivity waiver.
3. There is a failure to comply with the schedule for soil-disturbing activities for a project with an erosivity waiver and the delay voids the erosivity waiver.
4. There is a change in site conditions for a project with a notice of non-applicability such that it becomes hydrologically connected to waters of the United States. 13-2.04 PAYMENT
Payments will be prorated over the life of the contract. Compensation includes furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals for performing all work involved in installation, maintenance, removal, as well as developing and implementing a Water Pollution Control Program (WPCP) CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-45 SECTION 01 71 13 MOBILIZATION
All work shall conform to Section 9 of State Standard Specifications and California Public Contract Code 10104 and 10264 unless otherwise specified within.
Mobilization includes preparatory work and operations, including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site, for the establishment of all offices, buildings and other facilities necessary for work on the project, and for all other work and operations which must be performed or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project site. 9 PAYMENT
9-1.16D Mobilization
9-1.16D(1) General
Section 9-1.16D applies if a bid item for mobilization is shown on the Bid Item List.
Payments for mobilization made under section 9-1.16D are in addition to the partial payments made under Pub Cont Code § 10261.
9-1.16D(2) Mobilization for Projects Except for Those Over Water Requiring Marine Access The Department makes partial payments for mobilization under Pub Cont Code § 10264(a) except the amount of work completed does not include the amount earned for mobilization. The partial payment amount is reduced by a prorated amount bid in excess of the maximum allowed under Pub Cont Code § 10264(a)(5).
The Department pays the item total for mobilization in excess of the maximum allowed under Pub Cont Code § 10264(a)(5) in the 1st payment after Contract acceptance.
9.1.16D(4) Payment
Payment for mobilization shall conform to Public Contract Code sections 10104 and 10264 as follows:
1. When 5 percent of the original contract amount is earned, 50 percent of the amount bid for mobilization, or 5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is lesser, may be paid.
2. When 10 percent of the original contract amount is earned, 75 percent of the amount bid for mobilization or 7.5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is lesser, may be paid.
3. When 20 percent of the original contract amount is earned, 95 percent of the amount bid for mobilization, or 9.5 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is lesser, may be paid.
4. When 50 percent of the original contract amount is earned, 100 percent of the amount bid for mobilization, or 10 percent of the original contract amount, whichever is lesser, may be paid.
5. Upon completion of all work on the project, payment of any amount bid for mobilization in excess of 10 percent of the original contract amount will be paid.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-46 SECTION 26 50 00 LIGHTING
All work shall conform to Section 18 of the City Standard Specifications and Section 86 and Section 87 of the State Standard Specifications unless otherwise specified within.
SECTION 18
STREET LIGHTING
18.01 DESCRIPTION
Street light work shall consist of furnishing, installing, modifying, and removing one or more street lighting systems, including provisions for future systems, in the public right-of-way, as shown on the plans and as provided in these Specifications. All systems shall be complete and in operating condition prior to acceptance of the contract.
All incidental parts which are not shown on the Standard Details, or specified herein, and which are necessary to complete or modify the existing system, shall be furnished and installed as though such parts were shown on the Standard Details or specified herein.
18.02 REGULATIONS AND CODES
All electrical equipment shall conform to the standards of the National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA), the Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. (UL), or the Electronic Industries Association (EIA), wherever applicable. In addition to the requirements of the Plans, these Specifications, and any Special Provisions, all materials and workmanship shall conform to the applicable provisions in Section 86 of the State Standard Specifications and Standard Plans; National Electrical Code, hereinafter referred to as the Code; California Administrative Code, Title 8, Subchapter 5, Electrical Safety Orders; Rules and Overhead Electrical Line Construction, General Order No. 95 and Rules for Construction of Underground Electrical Supply and Communication Systems, General Order No. 128, of the Public Utilities Commission; Standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM); American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and any local ordinances which may apply.
All separate electrical components and major control assemblies shall be UL approved.
Wherever reference is made to any of the Standards mentioned above, the reference shall be construed to mean Code, Order, or Standard that is in effect on the day the Notice to Contractors for the work is dated.
18.03 DEFINITIONS
STANDARD STREET LIGHT shall mean a tapered steel pole and an arm extending from the pole, to which the luminaire is mounted.
POST MOUNTED OR POST TOP STREET LIGHT shall mean a tapered steel pole with the luminaire mounted on top of the pole.
ELECTROLIER OR STREET LIGHT shall mean the entire pole, mounting arm, luminaire, wiring, foundation and miscellaneous appurtenances, complete in place.
LUMINAIRE shall mean the lighting fixture, supplied as a complete unit, which is attached to the street light pole, consisting of a housing, reflector, refractor, integral ballast, terminal strip and mounting device. The distribution type shall be as shown on the Plans.
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18.05 POLES
All poles shall be tapered steel; fabricated from weldable grade hot rolled commercial quality carbon steel and hot-dip galvanized after fabrication per ASTM A-123. The thickness shall be United States standard 11 gage or 10 gage, depending on material strength. Each pole shall be one-piece construction, cylindrical in cross-section, with a uniform taper from base to top.
The poles shall be supplied with a shop fabricated and welded anchor base plate. The baseplate shall have shop drilled holes for the anchor bolts. The anchor bolt holes shall provide for a plus or minus bolt adjustment of one-half inch.
All poles shall have a shop fabricated handhole. The minimum size of opening for standard street light poles shall be 4-inches by 6-1/2-inches. The minimum size of opening for post top street light poles shall be 2-inches by 4-inches. The handhole opening shall be reinforced with a shop fabricated and welded steel lip. The handhole shall be provided with a removable raintight cover with theft-proof bolt. The pole shall be provided with a grounding terminal, which shall be accessible from the handhole.
The luminaire arm attachment device shall be such that gravity will hold the arm in place, prior to permanently fastening with an appropriate sized bolt.
The pole manufacturer shall supply all anchor bolts, anchor bolt covers, anchor base cover, pole top cap, grounding terminal, conductor support device, and any other miscellaneous mounting or fastening hardware.
Each pole shall be hot-dip galvanized after completion of all welding. Scratches shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
18.06 CONDUIT
All conduit and fittings shall be Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL) listed and shall be Schedule 40 rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe. Each complete length shall bear the manufacture’s name and UL label. The type of PVC cement shall conform to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Galvanized steel tubing shall not be used.
18.07 WIRING (CONDUCTORS)
All wires shall be copper and shall have a moisture and heat resistant type of thermoplastic insulation (Type THW or THWN). All wires #8 American Wire gauge (AWG) and larger shall be stranded. The City Engineer will approve all wiring materials prior to their incorporation into the work.
All conductors shall have clear, distinctive and permanent markings on the outer surface throughout the entire length, which indicate the manufacturer’s name or trademark, insulation type letter designation, conductor size, and voltage rating. Conductor insulation shall be a solid color.
The minimum size for street lighting conductors shall be #10 AWG, except that #12 may be used from the luminaire to the adjacent pull box. The ground wire may be bare and shall be a minimum #8 AWG copper wire. A #6 solid copper ground wire shall be installed at each electrolier as shown in the Standard Details.
18.09 EXISTING LIGHTING SYSTEMS
The Contractor shall notify the City Engineer at least two (2) working days prior to performing any work on existing systems.
Lighting system shutdowns shall not interfere with the regular lighting schedule, unless otherwise permitted by the City Engineer.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-48 The Contractor shall ascertain the exact location and depth of existing conduits, pull boxes and other electrical facilities before using any tools or equipment that may damage such facilities or interfere with any electrical system.
Where roadways are to remain open to traffic and existing lighting systems are to be modified, the lighting systems shall remain in operation and the final connection to the modified circuit shall be made so that the modified circuit will be in operation by nightfall of the same day.
18.10 EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements such as sidewalks, curbs, gutter, portland cement concrete and asphalt concrete pavement, underlying materials, lawns and plants, and any other improvements removed, broken or damaged by the Contractor’s operations, shall be replaced or reconstructed with the same kind of material as found on the work or with materials of equal quality. Such improvements shall be left in a serviceable condition.
Whenever a part of a square or slab of existing concrete sidewalk, curb, gutter, or driveway is broken or damaged, the entire square or section of slab shall be removed and the concrete reconstructed.
The outline of all areas to be removed in portland cement concrete sidewalks and driveways and in pavements shall be sawcut to a minimum depth of 2-inches prior to removing the sidewalk, driveways and pavement material. Cuts shall be neat and true along score lines, with no damage outside the removal area.
18.15 STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION
Unless otherwise shown on the plans or required in the Design Standards, street light foundations shall be placed adjoining the back edge of sidewalk. The bolt pattern shall be laid out so that the mast arm is perpendicular to the street centerline, unless otherwise shown on the plans, or directed by the City Engineer.
All construction and materials shall conform to the City Standard Details.
18.16 FOUNDATIONS
Concrete for use in foundations shall conform to the provisions of the State Standard Specifications for Class “A” concrete. All miscellaneous mounting materials, including nuts, bolts, and washers, shall be galvanized in accordance with the provisions of ASTM A-153.
Foundation bolts and conduit to be set into the concrete shall be suspended and held in place by a template securely fastened to the foundation forms. Foundations shall be poured in two lifts, the first lift to extend up to within approximately six (6) inches of the top of finished concrete. The first lift will serve to hold the bolts in place. Nuts, with washers above and below the street light base, will be placed on the bolts and poles set upon these nuts.
Reinforced (rebar “cages”) cast-in-drilled-hole concrete foundations shall cure at least seven (7) calendar days prior to erecting poles. For lesser foundations, three (3) calendar days shall be the minimum.
18.17 POLE INSTALLATION
Poles shall be erected and set in a vertical position. Poles shall be erected after the first lift of concrete has cured as required. All nuts shall be tightened to a snug fit prior to placing the second lift of concrete.
Poles with mast arms shall be erected so that the arm is perpendicular to the street centerline, unless otherwise shown on the plans, or directed by the City Engineer. The second lift of concrete shall be placed and finished after the pole has been erected.
18.18 LUMINAIRE INSTALLATION
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-49 The luminaire for standard street lights shall be installed on the mast arm in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation. It shall be installed and adjusted to obtain the required distribution pattern.
The luminaires for post top street lights shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. It shall be installed in a true vertical position in the proper orientation to produce the required distribution pattern.
All luminaires shall be installed so as to produce weathertight connections. The luminaire shall be wired in accordance with the requirements of Section 18.19 “Electrical Wiring” below.
18.19 ELECTRICAL WIRING
A. Conductor Installation
No conductors shall be drawn into any conduit until the installation run of conduit is complete and inspected. Conduit within a concrete foundation shall have no wires drawn through it until the concrete has set for at least twenty-four (24) hours. Conductors shall be installed without injury to the insulation. All conductors shall be drawn into the conduit at the same time. The pull-in wire or rope used for drawing conductors into the conduit shall not be attached to the copper conductor alone. A cable grip shall be used and applied in such a manner to place tension on both conductor and insulation. A UL listed inert lubricant shall be used.
Cables shall be continuous from luminaire to luminaire or pullbox to pullbox without splices.
Splices, if any, shall be made in pull boxes and the base of light standards.
B. Connectors
Conductors shall be joined by the use of UL listed connectors. “Skotchlok” connectors or an approved equal shall be required for splicing all #8 AWG conductors or smaller. Compression type connectors, “T and B” or approved equal or split-bolt connectors, “Burndy” or approved equal, shall be used to make up all splices #6 or larger on copper wire. Aluminum wire splices shall be made up by using compression type connectors, “T and B” or approved equal.
Aluminum wire shall be coated with “Noalox” or approved equal, prior to splicing.
C. Fused Splice Connectors
In each light pole, level with the hand hole, a fused disconnect splice connector shall be installed in each undergrounded conductor between the line and the ballast. The connector shall be readily accessible regardless of whether the ballast is remote or is integral with the luminaire.
For 240 and 277-volt circuits each connector shall be designed so that both undergrounded conductors are disconnected simultaneously. The connector shall have no exposed metal parts, except the head of a stainless steel assembly screw may be exposed. The head of the metal assembly screw shall be recessed a minimum of 1/32-inch below the top of a plastic boss which surrounds the head.
The splice connector shall completely enclose the fuse and shall protect the fuse against damage from water and weather. The contact between the fuse and fuse holder shall be spring pressure. The terminals of the splice connector shall be rigidly crimped, using a tool of the type recommended by the manufacturer of the fused splice connector, onto the line conductors and the conductors to the ballasts and shall be insulated and made waterproof in accordance with the splice connector manufacturer’s recommendations. Fuses shall be standard midget, ferrule type.
18.20 TESTING
Prior to acceptance of the work, the following test shall be made on all lighting circuits, in the presence of the City Engineer.
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1. Test for continuity of each circuit.
2. Test for grounds in each circuit. The insulation integrity shall be as specified in Article 110-7 of the National Electrical Code, latest edition.
3. A functional test in which it is demonstrated that each part of the system functions as specified or intended herein. Street lights shall be functional for a continuous period of two (2) days.
Any faults in the materials or in any part of the installation revealed by these tests shall be replaced or repaired in a manner approved by the City Engineer, and the same test shall be repeated until no faults appear.
18.22 IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
The Contractor shall place identification numbers, to be assigned by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, on each street light pole conforming to the Standard Details.
18.23 SOLAR LIGHTING SYSTEM
The solar lighting system shall be Leadsun AE6 Split Series, Model AE6200U c/w 10’ AWG cable with Leotek Luminaire, Model GCJ1-30J-MV-40K-2R-GY-045-LPCR-WL-RWGSWTB-BBL-AW or approved equal. The system shall meet the following minimum requirements:
H. Battery Chemistry: LiFePO₄ (1230Wh)
I. Battery Life: >4,000 cycles (tested)
J. Battery Temp Range: -20°C to +50°C charging (discharge to -20°C) K. Battery Type: Dual LiFePO₄ modular packs
L. Solar Panel Capacity: 200W
M. System Autonomy: 3 days autonomy (with 1230Wh config) N. Construction: All-metal solar engine, corrosion-resistant build O. Testing: Third-party test data + field deployments
P. Operation: Dusk-to-Dawn
Q. Luminaire: Luminaire shall be of LED type and shall be compatible with the solar engine
The solar lighting system shall be capable of meeting intersection photometric requirements for local streets including minimum maintained illuminance and uniformity ratio as outlined in the IESNA RP-8 latest edition.
Installation of the solar lighting system shall follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and the solar lighting system including the solar engine and luminaire shall be mounted on the pole at the specified pole height and orientation as shown on the approved plan. 10-year full warranty shall be provided for the entire system.
18.24 Measurement and Payment
A. Street lights - Street lights shall each be measured and paid for as one complete installed unit in operable condition including concrete foundation, pole with mast CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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B. Conductors - Conductors shall be paid for by the linear foot, as measured horizontally, for the wires through pull boxes.
SECTION 86 ELECTRICAL WORK
(CALTRANS STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS EXCERPTS)
86 GENERAL
86-1.01 GENERAL
86-1.01A Summary
Section 86 includes general specifications for furnishing electrical equipment and materials.
Electrical equipment and materials must comply with part 4 of the California MUTCD and 8 CA Code of Regs, chapter 4, subchapter 5, "Electrical Safety Orders." Galvanized equipment and materials must comply with section 75-1.02B. 86-1.01B Definitions
CALiPER: Commercially Available LED Product Evaluation and Reporting. A U.S. Department of Energy program that individually tests and provides unbiased information on the performance of commercially available LED luminaires and lights.
correlated color temperature: Absolute temperature in kelvin of a blackbody whose chromaticity most nearly resembles that of the light source.
electrolier: Assembly of a lighting standard and luminaire. flasher: Device for opening and closing signal circuits at a repetitive rate. illuminance gradient: Ratio of the minimum illuminance on a 1-foot square of sign panel to that on an adjacent 1-foot square of sign panel.
inductive loop detector: Detector capable of being actuated by an inductance change caused by a vehicle passing or standing over the loop. An inductive loop detector includes a loop or group of loops installed in the roadway and a lead-in cable installed and connected inside a controller cabinet. junction temperature: Temperature of the electronic junction of the LED device. The junction temperature is critical in determining photometric performance, estimating operational life, and preventing catastrophic failure of the LED.
L70: Extrapolated life in hours of the luminaire when the luminous output depreciates 30 percent from the initial values.
lighting standard: Pole and mast arm supporting the luminaire. link: Part of a system which provides a data connection between a transmitter and receiver.
LM-79: Test method from the Illumination Engineering Society of North America specifying the test conditions, measurements, and report format for testing solid state lighting devices, including LED luminaires.
LM-80: Test method from the Illumination Engineering Society of North America specifying the test conditions, measurements, and report format for testing and estimating the long-term performance of LEDs for general lighting purposes.
luminaire: Assembly that houses the light source and controls the light emitted from the light source.
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National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program: U.S. Department of Energy program that accredits independent testing laboratories.
optical time domain reflectometer: Fiber optic test equipment that is used to measure the total amount of power loss between two points and over the corresponding distance. It provides a visual and printed display of the relative location of system components such as fiber sections, splices and connectors as well as the losses that are attributed to each component and or defects in the fiber. pedestrian change interval: Pedestrian change interval as defined in the California MUTCD. powder coating: Coating applied electrostatically using exterior-grade, UV-stable, polymer powder. power factor: Ratio of the real power component to the complex power component. power meter: Portable fiber optic test equipment that, when coupled with a light source, is used to perform end-to-end attenuation testing. Its display indicates the amount of power injected by the light source at the designed wavelength of the system under testing that arrives at the receiving end of the link.
programming mechanism: Device to program the accessible pedestrian signal operation. pull box: Box with a cover that is installed in an accessible place in a conduit run to facilitate the pulling in of wires or cables.
push button information message: Push button information message as defined in the California MUTCD. push button locator tone: Push button locator tone as defined in the California MUTCD. segment: Continuous cable terminated by 2 splices, 2 connectors or 1 splice and 1 connector. signal face: Signal face as defined in the California MUTCD. signal head: Signal head as defined in the California MUTCD. signal indication: Signal indication as defined in the California MUTCD. signal section: Signal section as defined in the California MUTCD. signal standard: Pole with or without mast arms carrying 1 or more signal faces. street side lumens: Lumens from a luminaire directed to light up areas between the fixture and the roadway, such as traveled ways and freeway lanes.
surge protection device: Subsystem or component that protects equipment against short-duration voltage transients in power line.
total harmonic distortion: Ratio of the rms value of the sum of the squared individual harmonic amplitudes to the rms value of the fundamental frequency of a complex waveform. traffic phase: Traffic phase as defined in the California MUTCD. vehicle: Vehicle as defined in the California Vehicle Code. vibrotactile pedestrian device: Vibrotactile pedestrian device as defined in the California MUTCD. 86-1.01C Submittals
86-1.01C(1) General
Within 15 days after Contract approval, submit a list of equipment and materials you propose to install.
Submit the list before shipping equipment and materials to the job site. The list must include:
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Make and model number
Month and year of manufacture
Lot and serial numbers
Contract number
Your contact information
Submit confirmation of the vendor's acceptance of the order for the electrical equipment and materials as an informational submittal.
Submit 3 sets of computer-generated, schematic wiring diagrams for each cabinet.
Diagrams, plans, and drawings must be prepared using graphic symbols in IEEE 315, "Graphic Symbols for Electrical and Electronic Diagrams."
Submit a schedule of values within 15 days after Contract approval.
Do not include costs for the traffic control system in the schedule of values.
Submit a manufacturer's maintenance manual or combined maintenance and operation manual as an informational submittal. The manual must have a master item index that includes:
Specifications
Design characteristics
General operation theory
Function of all controls
Troubleshooting procedure
Parts list, descriptions, stock numbers, and settings
Block circuit diagram
Layout of components
Schematic diagrams
86-1.01C(3) Luminaires
Submit for a luminaire:
Maximum power in watts
Maximum designed junction temperature
Heat sink area in square inches
Designed junction-to-ambient thermal resistance calculation with thermal resistance components clearly defined
L70 in hours when extrapolated for the average nighttime operating temperature Life expectancy based on the junction temperature
Manufacturer's data sheet for the power supply, including the rated life Submit the manufacturer's QC test data for luminaires as an informational submittal. 86-1.01C(4) Reserved
86-1.01D Quality Assurance
86-1.01D(1) General
Electrical equipment must comply with one or more of the following standards:
ANSI
ASTM
EIA/ECIA
NEMA
NETA
UL/NRTL
TIA
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FCC rules
ITE standards
NEC
California Electrical Code
86-1.01D(2) Source Quality Control
Service equipment enclosures and cabinets must be inspected and tested at the source. 86-1.01D(3) Department Acceptance
Deliver material and equipment for testing to METS.
Allow 30 days for testing. The Department notifies you when testing is complete.
If the Department accepts the material or equipment, you must pick it up from the test site and deliver it to the job site.
If the Department rejects material or equipment, remove it within 5 business days after you are notified it is rejected. If it is not removed within that period, the Department may remove it and ship it to you and deduct the costs of labor, material and shipping.
Resubmit a new sample and allow 30 days for retesting. The retesting period starts when the replacement material or equipment is delivered to METS.
86-1.02 MATERIALS
86-1.02A General
Anchor bolts, anchor bars or studs, and nuts and washers must comply with section 75-1.02.
Bolt threads must accept galvanized standard nuts without requiring tools or causing removal of protective coatings.
86-1.02B Conduit and Accessories
86-1.02B(1) General
Conduit and fittings must comply with the requirements shown in the following table:
Conduit and Fitting Requirements
Type Requirement
1 Must be hot-dip galvanized rigid steel complying with UL 6 and ANSI C80.1. The zinc coating must comply with copper sulfate test requirements in UL 6. Fittings must be electrogalvanized and certified under UL 514B.
2 Must comply with requirements for Type 1 conduit and be coated with PVC or polyethylene.
The exterior thermoplastic coating must have a minimum thickness of 35 mils. The internal coating must have a minimum thickness of 2 mils. Coated conduit must comply with NEMA RN 1, or NRTL PVC-001.
3 Must be Type A, extruded, rigid PVC conduit complying with UL 651 or must be HDPE conduit complying with UL 651A.
4 Must have an inner, flexible metal core covered by a waterproof, nonmetallic, sunlightresistant jacket, and must be UL listed for use as a grounding conductor. Fittings must be certified under UL 514B.
5 Must be intermediate steel complying with UL 1242 and ANSI C80.6. The zinc coating must comply with copper sulfate test requirements specified in UL 1242. Fittings must be electrogalvanized and certified under UL 514B.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-55 Bonding bushings installed on metal conduit must be insulated and be galvanized or zinc-alloy type.
Shop-cut threads must be protected from corrosion under the standards shown in the following table:
Shop-Cut Thread Corrosion Protection
Conduit Standard
Types 1 and 2 ANSI C80.1
Type 5 ANSI C80.6
Primer for metal conduit threads and damaged areas must be on the Authorized Material List for organic zinc-rich primers. Aerosol cans are not allowed.
High density polyethylene conduit and couplings must be electro fusion type.
Conduit for fiber optic cable systems must be schedule 40 high density polyethylene, complying with NEMA TC-7, except for horizontal directional drilling.
Conduit used for horizontal directional drilling must be high density polyethylene Type IPS, SDR 9 and comply with ASTM F2160.
Sealing plug must:
Be reusable
Withstand a pressure of 5 psi
Provide an airtight seal
Seal conduit and innerducts simultaneously
Sealing plug for empty conduit must have a rope tie.
Innerduct must be:
HDPE tubing or fabric mesh pouch.
Nominal 1 inch inside diameter, with a minimum Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR) rating of 11.
Continuous without splices or joints.
Ribbed inside and outside when used inside a conduit.
Ribbed inside and smooth on the outside for direct burial.
Unique color throughout the entire length of the conduit segment.
Shipped and stored on a reel, covered to protect colors from UV deterioration. The reel must be marked with:
Manufacturer's name.
Contract number.
Size and length of the innerduct.
High density polyethylene for innerduct must:
Comply with ASTM D3485, D3035, D2239, and D2447, and NEMA TC7 and TC2 Have a minimum tensile yield strength of 3,300 psi under ASTM D638 Have a density of 59.6187 lb/ft3 ± 0.3121 lb/ft3 under ASTM D1505 Tracer wire must be a minimum no. 12 copper conductor with orange insulation Type TW, THW, RHW, or USE. For direct burial, the tracer wire insulation must be Type UF. 86-1.02D Tapes
86-1.02D(1) General
Reserved
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Warning tape must be orange color polyolefin film, minimum elongation of 500 percent before breakage, water and corrosion resistant, and comply with requirements shown in the following table:
Warning Tape Requirements
Quality characteristic Requirement
Thickness (min, mil) 4
Width (in) 4
Tensile strength of material (min, psi) 2,800
Message spacing intervals (ft) 3
The warning tape must have a printed message that reads: CAUTION: CALTRANS FACILITIES BELOW.
The printed text height and color must be 1 inch, black color text over bright orange background. 86-1.02F Conductors and Cables
86-1.02F(1) General
Conductors and cables must be clearly and permanently marked the entire length of their outer surface with:
Manufacturer's name or trademark
Insulation-type letter designation
Conductor size
Voltage
Number of conductors for a cable
The minimum insulation thickness and color code requirements must comply with NEC.
The insulation color must be homogeneous throughout the full depth of the insulation. The identification stripe must be continuous throughout the length of the conductor.
Conductors must be copper, except no. 6 and larger must be aluminum. 86-1.02F(2) Conductors
86-1.02F(2)(a) General
A conductor must be UL listed or NRTL certified and rated for 600 V(ac).
Insulation for conductors must be one of the following:
Type XHHW-2
Type USE, RHH, or RHW cross-linked polyethylene
The insulation for no. 2 and larger conductors must be one of the above or THWN. Conductors must be minimum no. 14 AWG:
Between luminaire and pull box
For lighting control
Between flashing beacon enclosure and the signal heads
Conductors must be identified as shown in the following table:
Conductor Identification
Identification
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function
Insulation color Band
Base Stripe symbols a
Signals (vehicle)a,b
2, 6 Red, yellow,
brown
Black 2, 6
4, 8 Red, yellow,
brown
Orange 4, 8
1, 5 Red, yellow,
brown
None 1, 5
3, 7 Red, yellow,
brown
Purple 3, 7
Ramp meter 1 Red, yellow,
brown
None No band
required
Ramp meter 2 Red, yellow,
brown
Black No band
required
Pedestrian signals
2p, 6p Red, brown Black 2p, 6p
4p, 8p Red, brown Orange 4p, 8p
1p, 5p Red, brown None 1p, 5p
3p, 7p Red, brown Purple 3p, 7p
Push button
assembly or
accessible
pedestrian signal
2p, 6p Blue Black P-2, P-6
4p, 8p Blue Orange P-4, P-8
1p, 5p Blue None P-1, P-5
3p, 7p Blue Purple P-3, P-7
Controller cabinet
Ungrounded circuit
conductor
Black None CON-1
Grounded circuit
conductor
White None CON-2
Lighting pull box to
luminaire
Ungrounded - line 1 Black None No band
required
Ungrounded - line 2 Red None No band
required
Grounded White None No band
required
Lighting
Ungrounded - line 1 Black None ML1
Ungrounded - line 2 Red None ML2
Ungrounded - line 3 White None ML3
Lighting control
Ungrounded -
Photoelectric unit
Black None C1
Switching leg from
Photoelectric unit or
SM transformer
Red None C2
Service Equipment
Enclosure
Ungrounded - line 1
(signals)
Black None No band
required
Ungrounded - line 2
(lighting)
Red None No band
required
Sign lighting Ungrounded - line 1 Black None SL-1
Ungrounded - line 2 Red None SL-2
Flashing beacons
Ungrounded
between flasher and
beacons
Red or yellow None FB-Locationc
Grounded circuit
conductor
Push button
assembly or
accessible
pedestrian signal
White Black No band
required
Signals and multiple
lighting
White None No band
required
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and sign lighting
White None No band
required
Lighting control White None C-3
Service White None No band
required
Spares -- Black None No band
required
aOn overlaps, the insulation is striped for the 1st phase in the designation, e.g., phase (2+3) conductor is striped as for phase 2.
bBand for overlap and special phases as required.
cFlashing beacons having separate service do not require banding. 86-1.02F(2)(b) Aluminum Conductors
Aluminum conductors must comply with ASTM B800 and 801. 86-1.02F(2)(c) Copper Conductors
86-1.02F(2)(c)(i) General
Copper wire must comply with ASTM B3 and B8.
86-1.02F(2)(c)(ii) Bonding Jumpers and Equipment Grounding Conductors A bonding jumper must be copper wire or copper braid of the same cross-sectional area as a no. 8 conductor or larger.
An equipment grounding conductor must be insulated copper. 86-1.02F(2)(d) Reserved
86-1.02F(3) Cables
86-1.02F(3)(a) General
Reserved
86-1.02F(3)(b) Aluminum Cables
86-1.02F(3)(b)(i) General Reserved
86-1.02F(3)(b)(ii) Direct Burial Cables
Direct burial cable must be aluminum. The
direct burial aluminum cable must:
Be a metal-clad type
Be UL listed or NRTL certified for direct burial and concrete encasement Include conductors rated for 90 degrees C
Have a galvanized steel or aluminum interlocking metal tape sheath with PVC jacket Have a minimum no. 6 AWG aluminum or copper-clad aluminum equipment grounding conductor CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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86-1.02F(3)(d) Copper Cables
86-1.02F(3)(d)(i) General
Reserved
86-1.02G Equipment Identification Characters
Equipment identification characters must be 2-1/2 inch, series D lettering, except on wood poles, they must be 3-inch lettering.
The characters must be self-adhesive reflective labels or paint, except on wood poles, they must be embossed on aluminum.
The self-adhesive reflective labels must:
Be from 3 to 5 mils thick
Have all black capital characters on a white background Extend beyond the character by a minimum of 1/4 inch
86-1.02H Splicing Materials
Splicing materials include:
Connectors
Electrical insulating coating
PVC electrical tape
Butyl rubber stretchable tape
PVC pressure-sensitive adhesive tape
Heat shrink tubing
Connectors must be C-shaped compression or butt type.
Electrical insulating coating must be a fast drying sealant with low nontoxic fumes. PVC electrical tape must have a minimum thickness of 6 mils.
Butyl rubber stretchable tape with liner must have a minimum thickness of 120 mils.
PVC pressure-sensitive adhesive electrical tape must have a minimum thickness of 6 mils.
Electrical tapes must be self-fusing, oil- and flame-resistant, synthetic rubber and be UL listed or NRTL certified.
Heat-shrink tubing must be made of irradiated polyolefin tubing with a minimum wall thickness of 40 mils before contraction and an adhesive mastic inner wall. When heated, the inner wall must melt and fill the crevices and interstices of the covered splice area and the outer wall must shrink to form a waterproof insulation.
Heat-shrink tubing must comply with the requirements for extruded, insulating tubing at 600 V(ac) specified in UL Standard 468D and ANSI C119.1 and the requirements shown in the following table:
Heat-Shrink Tubing Requirements
Quality characteristic Requirement
Shrinkage ratio of supplied diametera (max, %) 33
Dielectric strength (min, kV/in) 350
Resistivity (min, Ω/in) 25 x 1013
Tensile strength (min, psi) 2,000
Operating temperature (°C) -40–90 (135 °C in emergency) Water absorption (max, %) 0.5
aWhen heated to 125 °C and allowed to cool to 25 °C.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-60 86-1.02I Connectors and Terminals
Copper connectors must comply with UL-486A.
Aluminum connector must comply with UL-486B.
Connectors and terminals must be rated for the conductors' size and material type and be prefilled with oxide-inhibiting compound.
Connectors and terminals for copper conductors must be a compression or crimp type.
Connectors and terminals for aluminum conductors must be a compression type. 86-1.02J Standards, Poles, Pedestals, and Posts
Standards, poles, pedestals, and posts must comply with section 56-3. 86-1.02K Luminaires
86-1.02K(1) General
A luminaire must:
Be self-contained, not requiring assembly.
Comply with UL 1598 for luminaires in wet locations.
Have a power supply with ANSI/IEC 60529 rating of at least IP65.
Weigh less than 35 lb.
Have a minimum 60,000 hours L70 rating under LM-80 and TM-21 at an ambient temperature of 25 degrees C.
Operate over a temperature range from -40 to 130 degrees F.
Be operationally compatible with photoelectric controls.
Have a nominal correlated color temperature of 3,000 K under ANSI C78.377 and a color rendering index of 70 or greater.
Have a maximum effective projected area of 1.4 sq ft when viewed from either side or end.
Comply with ANSI C136.31.
Have a power factor of 0.90 or greater. The total harmonic distortion, current, and voltage induced into a power line by a luminaire must not exceed 20 percent. Test voltage will be at 120 V(ac), 240 V(ac), or 480 V(ac).
Comply with the maximum power consumption and isofootcandle curves as shown, except for roadway luminaires.
Be on the Authorized Material List for LED luminaires or must be submitted and passed testing for addition to the AML.
A luminaire must include a surge protection device to withstand high-repetition noise transients caused by utility line switching, lightning strikes, and other interferences. The device must protect the luminaire from damage and failure due to transient voltages and currents as defined in Tables 1 and 4 of ANSI/IEEE C64.41.2 for location category C-High. The surge protection device must comply with UL 1449 and ANSI/IEEE C62.45 based on ANSI/IEEE C62.41.2 definitions for standard and optional waveforms for location category C-High.
The luminaire must operate over the voltage range:
From 95 to 277 V(ac) for luminaires rated 120, 240, or 277 V(ac) From 347 to 480 V(ac) for luminaires rated 480 V(ac)
The fluctuations of line voltage must have no visible effect on the luminous output.
The luminaire's housing, external bolts, screws, hinges, hinge pins, and door closure devices must withstand a 1,008 hour cyclic salt fog spray/UV test under ASTM D5894 and an evaluation under ASTM D714 with a blister rating of 8 or greater and no more than medium density.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-61 The luminaire's housing must be marine-grade alloy with less than 0.2 percent copper or die cast aluminum.
The housing must be designed to prevent the buildup of water on its top surface. Exposed heat sink fins must be oriented to allow water to run off the luminaire and carry dust and other accumulated debris away from the unit. The optical assembly of the luminaire must be protected against dust and moisture intrusion to at least an ANSI/IEC 60529 rating of IP66. The power supply enclosure must be protected to at least an ANSI/IEC 60529 rating of IP43.
If the components are mounted on a down-opening door, the door must be hinged and secured to the luminaire's housing separately from other components. The door must be secured to the housing to prevent accidental opening. A safety cable must mechanically connect the door to the housing.
A luminaire must have a barrier-type terminal block secured to the housing to connect field wires. The terminal screws must be captive and equipped with wire grips for conductors up to no. 6.
Terminals must be identified and marked.
If needed, each refractor or lens must be made of UV-inhibiting high-impact plastic, such as acrylic or polycarbonate, or heat and impact-resistant glass. The refractor or lens must be resistant to scratching.
Polymeric materials, except for the lenses of enclosures containing either the power supply or electronic components of the luminaire, must be made of UL94 V-0 flame-retardant materials.
The luminaire must be permanently marked inside the unit and outside of its packaging box. Marking consists of:
Manufacturer's name or trademark
Month and year of manufacture
Model, serial, and lot numbers
Rated voltage, wattage, and power in VA
An LED luminaire must:
Comply with Class A emission limits under 47 CFR 15(B) for unintentional radiators.
Have a power supply with:
2 leads to accept standard 0-10 V(dc) control.
Dimming control compatible with IEC 60929, Annex E. If the control leads are open or the analog control signal is lost, the circuit must default to 100-percent power.
Case temperature self-rise of 77 degrees F or less above ambient temperature in free air with no additional heat sinks.
Not be cooled by fans or other mechanical devices.
86-1.02K(2) Roadway Luminaires
A roadway luminaire must:
Have a housing color that matches a color no. 26152 to 26440, 36231 to 36375, or 36440 of AMSSTD-595.
Have an ANSI C136.41-compliant, locking-type, photocontrol receptacle with dimming connections and a watertight shorting cap.
Have an uplight rating of "U0" per IES TM-15-11.
Have identification labels outside the unit on the side that will face the road. The labels include:
Equipment identification characters as shown in the following table:
Equipment Identification Characters
Luminaire Type Label
Roadway 11 R11
Roadway 12 R12
Intersection small A SA
Intersection small B SB
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Intersection medium A MA
Intersection medium B MB
Intersection medium C MC
Intersection large A LA
Intersection large B LB
Intersection large C LC
Rated wattage.
The luminaire's housing must have a slip fitter that must:
Fit on mast arms with outside diameters from 1-5/8 to 2-3/8 inches Be adjustable to a minimum of ±5 degrees from the axis of the tenon in a minimum of 5 steps: +5, +2.5, 0, -2.5, -5
Have clamping brackets that:
Are made of corrosion-resistant materials or treated to prevent galvanic reactions Do not bottom out on the housing bosses when adjusted within the designed angular range Do not permanently set more than 1/32 inch when tightened 86-1.02L Reserved
86-1.02M Photoelectric Controls
Photoelectric control types are as shown in the following table:
Photoelectric Control Types
Control type Description
I Pole-mounted photoelectric unit. Test switch and a 15-A circuit breaker per ungrounded conductor, housed in an enclosure.
II Pole-mounted photoelectric unit. Contactor, a 15-A circuit breaker per ungrounded conductor, and test switch located in a service equipment enclosure.
III Pole-mounted photoelectric unit. Contactor, a 15-A circuit breaker per ungrounded conductor, and a test switch housed in an enclosure.
IV A photoelectric unit that plugs into a NEMA twist-lock receptacle, integral with the luminaire.
V A photoelectric unit, contactor, a 15-A circuit breaker per ungrounded conductor, and test switch located in a service equipment enclosure.
The pole-mounted adaptor for Type I, II, and III photoelectric controls must include a terminal block and cable supports or clamps to support the wires.
Photoelectric unit must:
Have a screen to prevent artificial light from causing cycling.
Have a rating of 60 Hz, 105–130 V(ac), 210–240 V(ac), or 105–240 V(ac).
Operate at a temperature range from -20 to 55 degrees C.
Consume less than 10 W.
Be a 3-prong, twist-lock type with a NEMA IP 65 rating, ANSI C136.10-compliant.
Have a fail-on state.
Fit into a NEMA-type receptacle.
Turn on from 1 to 5 footcandles and turn off from 1.5 to 5 times the turn-on level. Measurements must be made by procedures in EEI-NEMA Standards for Physical and Electrical Interchangeability of LightSensitive Control Devices Used in the Control of Roadway Lighting.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-63 Type I, II, III, and V photoelectric controls must have a test switch to allow manual operation of the lighting circuit. Switch must be:
Single-hole mounting, toggle type
15 A, single pole and single throw
Labeled Auto-Test on a nameplate
Photoelectric control's contactor must be:
Normally open
Mechanical-armature type with contacts of fine silver, silver alloy, or equal or better material Installed to provide a minimum space of 2-1/2 inches between the contactor terminals and the enclosure's sides
The terminal blocks must be rated at 25 A, 600 V(ac), molded from phenolic or nylon material, and be the barrier type with plated-brass screw terminals and integral marking strips. 86-1.02N Fused Splice Connectors
The fused splice connector for 240 and 480 V(ac) circuits must simultaneously disconnect both ungrounded conductors. The connector must not have exposed metal parts except for the head of the stainless steel assembly screw. The head of the assembly screw must be recessed a minimum of 1/32 inch below the top of the plastic boss that surrounds the head.
The connector must protect the fuse from water or weather damage. Contact between the fuse and fuse holder must be spring loaded.
Fuses must:
Be standard, midget, ferrule type
Have a nontime-delay feature
Be 13/32 by 1-1/2 inches
Fuse ratings for luminaires are shown in the following table:
Fuse Current Rating Requirements
Circuit
voltage
Fuse voltage
rating
Soffit and roadway
luminaires
120 V(ac) 250 V(ac) 5 A
240 V(ac) 250 V(ac) 5 A
480 V(ac) 500–600 V(ac) 5 A
Fuse ratings for transformers are shown in the following table:
Fuse Current Rating Requirements
Circuit voltage Fuse voltage
rating
Fuse current rating for single phase (two wires)
transformers (primary side)
1 kVA 2 kVA 3 kVA
120 V(ac) 250 V(ac) 10 A 20 A 30 A
240 V(ac) 250 V(ac) 6 A 10 A 20 A
480 V(ac) 500–600 V(ac) 3 A 6 A 10 A
86-1.02O Grounding Electrodes
Grounding electrode must be:
1 piece
Minimum 10-foot length of one of the following:
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86-1.02W(3) Elastomeric Sealant
Elastomeric sealant must be a polyurethane material that cures only in the presence of moisture if used within the stated shelf life. The sealant must be suitable for use in both asphalt concrete and concrete pavement.
The cured elastomeric sealant must comply with the requirements shown in the following table:
Cured Elastomeric Sealant Requirements
Quality characteristic Test method Requirement
Hardness ASTM D2240a 65–85
Tensile strength (min, MPa) ASTM D412b 3.45
Elongation (min, %) 400
Flex at -40 °Cc -- No cracks
Weathering resistance ASTM D822d Slight chalking
Salt spray resistance:
Tensile strength (min, MPa) ASTM B117e 3.45
Elongation (min, %) 400
Dielectric constant (%) ASTM D150f <25
aIndentation at 25 °C and 50% relative humidity (Rex. Type A, Model 1700 only). bDie C pulled at 508 mm/minute.
c0.6-mm free film bend (180°) over 13-mm mandrel.
dWeatherometer 350 h, cured 7 days at 25 °C and 50% relative humidity. e28 days at 38 °C with 5% NaCl, Die C, and pulled at 508 mm/minute. f
Change over a temperature range from -30 to 50 °C.
86-1.02Z Batteries
Battery must:
Be deep-cycle, sealed, prismatic, lead-calcium-based, absorbed-glass-mat, valve-regulated, leadacid type.
Be rated for 12 V.
Be rated for a temperature range from -25 to 60 degrees C.
Be group size 24.
Be commercially available and stocked locally.
Be marked with a date code, maximum recharge data, and recharge cycles.
Be new and fully charged when furnished.
Be free from damage or deformities.
Have a carrying handle.
Have 2 top-mounted, threaded-stud posts that include all washers and nuts.
Include insulating rubber protection covers for the lugs, posts, and wiring. The protection covers must be red for the positive terminal and black for the negative terminal.
Accommodate 3/8-inch ring lugs.
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SECTION 87 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
(CALTRANS STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS EXCERPTS)
87 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
87-1 GENERAL
87-1.01 GENERAL
87-1.01A Summary
Section 87-1 includes general specifications for constructing and installing electrical systems.
The Department deducts the cost for maintenance performed by the Department on new or portions of existing systems modified under the Contract.
87-1.01B Definitions
Reserved
87-1.01C Submittals
Submit a digital file for geographic information system mapping for:
Conduit
Pull boxes
Cabinets
Service equipment enclosures
Standards
The digital file must consist of:
Longitudinal and latitude coordinates, under the WGS84 reference coordinate system. The coordinates must be in decimal format having 6 significant figures after the decimal point.
Coordinates must be read at the center of pull boxes, cabinet, standards, and service equipment enclosures; and on top of conduit at 20-foot intervals before backfill.
Type, depth and size for conduits.
Type for pull boxes, standards, cabinets, and service equipment enclosures. 87-1.01D Quality Assurance 87-
1.01D(1) General Reserved
87-1.01D(2) Quality Control 87-
1.01D(2)(a) General
Before shipping the material to the job site, submit to METS test samples of:
Accessible pedestrian signals
LED countdown pedestrian signal face modules
LED signal modules
Luminaires
Submit a sample size as shown in the following table:
Electrical Material Sampling
Contract quantity Test sample size
1–8 1
9–15 2
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26–90 5
91–150 8
151–280 13
281–500 20
501–1,200 32
Before starting operation of an electrical system, perform conductor and system grounding tests in the presence of the Engineer.
Conductor test consists of testing each conductor and the conductors in cables for:
Continuity.
Insulation resistance at 500 V(dc) between the circuit and ground. A minimum insulation resistance of 100 MΩ on circuits must be attained.
Start the operational test of the system on any day except Friday or the day before a holiday. The operational test for signals must start from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Notify the Engineer 48 hours before starting the test.
An operational test consists of a minimum of 5 business days of continuous, satisfactory operation of the system. If the system fails, correct the problem and retest the system. A shutdown of the system caused by traffic, a power interruption, or unsatisfactory performance of Department-furnished materials does not constitute discontinuity of the test.
87-1.02 MATERIALS
Not Used
87-1.03 CONSTRUCTION
87-1.03A General
The Engineer determines the final locations of electrical systems.
Verify the locations of electrical systems and the depths of existing detectors, conduits, and pull boxes.
Notify the Engineer before performing work on the existing system.
You may shut down the system for alteration or removal.
Where an existing Department underground facility is shown within 10 feet of any excavation, locate and field mark the facility before performing work that could damage or interfere with the existing facility.
If a mandrel is used, it must be sized per the manufacturer's requirements.
If an existing facility is within 2 feet of an excavation, determine the exact location of the facility by excavating with hand tools before using any power-operated or power-driven excavating or boring equipment. A vacuum excavator may be used if authorized.
Notify the Engineer immediately if an existing facility is damaged by your activities:
Damaged existing traffic signal systems must be repaired or replaced within 24 hours. If the system cannot be fixed within 24 hours or it is located on a structure, provide a temporary system until the system can be fixed.
Damaged existing lighting systems must be repaired or replaced by nightfall. If the system cannot be fixed by nightfall, provide a temporary system until the system can be fixed.
If existing underground conduit is to be incorporated into a new system, clean it with a mandrel or cylindrical wire brush and blow it clean with compressed air.
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Place temporary W3-1 and R1-1 signs in each direction to direct traffic through the intersection during shutdown of the signal. Place two R1-1 signs for 2-lane approaches. The signs must comply with part 2 of the California MUTCD.
Cover signal faces when the system is shut down overnight. Cover temporary W3-1 and R1-1 signs when the system is turned on.
If you work on an existing lighting system and the roadway is to remain open to traffic, ensure the system is in operation by nightfall.
Replace detectors you damage within 72 hours, or the Department replaces them and deducts the cost.
Work performed on an existing system not described is change order work.
Do not use electrical power from existing highway facilities unless authorized.
Maintain a minimum 48-inch clearance for a pedestrian pathway when placing equipment.
Except for service installation or work on service equipment enclosures, do not work above ground until all materials are on hand to complete the electrical work at each location.
Bond all metal components to form a continuous grounded system as specified in NEC. Ground metallic equipment mounted less than 8 feet above the ground surface on a wood pole.
If you damage any portion of a concrete curb, sidewalk, curb ramp, driveway, or gutter depression, replace the entire section between contraction or expansion joints under section 73.
Apply equipment identification characters.
Orient louvers, visors, and signal faces such that they are clearly visible to approaching traffic from the direction being controlled.
Test loops and the detector lead-in cable circuit for continuity, ground, and insulation resistance at the controller cabinet before connecting detector lead-in cable to the terminal block.
Perform an operational test of the systems.
Before starting the operational test for systems that impact traffic, the system must be ready for operation, and all signs, pavement delineation, and pavement markings must be in place at that location.
Collect the geographic information system mapping data. 87-1.03B(2)(b) New Structures
Seal and make watertight the conduits which lead to soffits, wall-mounted luminaires, other lights, and fixtures located below the pull box grade.
If you place a conduit through the side of a nonmetallic pull box, terminate the conduit 2 inches from the wall and 2 inches above the bottom. Slope the conduit toward the top of the box.
For ease of installation and if authorized, you may use Type 4 conduit instead of Type 1 conduit for the final 2 feet of conduit entering a pull box in a reinforced concrete structure.
For conduit installed inside of bridge structures, you must:
Install precast concrete cradles.
Bond precast concrete cradles with one of the following:
Epoxy adhesive for bonding freshly mixed concrete to hardened concrete Rapid-set epoxy adhesive for pavement markers
Standard-set epoxy adhesive for pavement markers
Use a pipe sleeve or form an opening for a conduit through a bridge structure. The sleeve or opening through a prestressed member or conventionally reinforced precast member must be:
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Located through the web
No more than 4 inches in diameter
Wrap the conduit with 2 layers of asphalt felt building paper and securely tape or wire the paper in place for a conduit passing through a bridge abutment wall. Fill the space around the conduit with mortar under section 51-1, except the proportion of sand to cement must be 3 to 1. Fill the space around the conduits after prestressing is completed.
Mark the location of conduit ends with a 3-inch tall "Y" for all conduits installed in structures or terminating at curbs. Mark the "Y" on the face of a curb, gutter or wall, directly above the conduit, and above grade line. 87-1.03E Excavating and Backfilling for Electrical Systems 87-
1.03E(1) General
Notify the Engineer at least 72 hours before starting excavation activities. Dispose of surplus excavated material.
Restrict closures for excavation on a street or highway to 1 lane at a time unless otherwise specified. 87-1.03E(3) Concrete Pads, Foundations, and Pedestals
Construct concrete pads, foundations, and pedestals under section 56-3.
Construct a pad in front of a Type III service equipment enclosure. The pad must be 24 inches in length, 4 inches in thickness, and must match the width of the foundation.
In unpaved areas, place the top of the foundation 6 inches above the surrounding grade, except place the top:
1 foot 6 inches above the grade for 336LS cabinets
1 foot 8 inches above the grade for Type C telephone demarcation cabinets 2 inches above the grade for Type III service equipment enclosures The pad must be 2 inches above the surrounding grade in unpaved areas.
In or adjacent to paved areas, place the top of the foundation 4 inches above the surrounding grade, except place the top:
1 foot 6 inches above the grade for 336LS cabinets
1 foot 8 inches above the grade for Type C telephone demarcation cabinets Level with the finished grade for Type III service equipment enclosures The concrete pad must be level with the finished grade in paved areas. 87-1.03F Conductors and Cables Installations 87-
1.03F(1) General
The installation of conductors and cables includes splicing conductors and attaching the terminals and connectors to the conductors.
Clean the conduit, install conduit bushings, and pull all conductors and cables as a unit. If new conductors or cables are to be added in an existing conduit:
Remove the content
Clean the conduit
Pull both old and new conductors and cables as a unit
Provide conductor and cable slack to comply with the requirements shown in the following table:
Conductor and Cable Slack Requirements
Location Slack (feet)
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Lighting standard 1
Signal and lighting standard 1
Pull box 3
Splice 3
Controller cabinet 6
Standards with slip base 0
Wrap conductors and secure cables to the end of the conduit in a pull box.
Seal the ends of conduits with a sealing compound after installing conductors or cables.
Neatly arrange conductors and cables inside pull boxes and cabinets. Tie the conductors and cables together with self-clinching nylon cable ties or enclose them in a plastic tubing or raceway.
Identify conductors and cables by direct labeling, tags, or bands fastened in such a way that they will not move. Use mechanical methods for labeling.
Provide band symbol identification on each conductor or each group of conductors comprising a signal phase in each pull box and near the end of terminated conductors.
Tape the ends of unused conductors and cables in pull boxes to form a watertight seal.
Do not connect the push-button or accessible pedestrian signal neutral conductor to the signal neutral conductor.
Install a tracer wire.
87-1.03F(2) Cables
87-1.03F(2)(a) General
Reserved
87-1.03F(2)(c) Copper Cables 87-
1.03F(2)(c)(i) General
Reserved
87-1.03F(3) Conductors 87-
1.03F(3)(a) General
Do not run conductors to a terminal block on a standard unless they are to be connected to a signal head mounted on that standard.
Provide 3 spare conductors in all conduits containing ramp metering and traffic signal conductors.
Install a separate conductor for each terminal of a push button assembly and accessible pedestrian signal. 87-1.03F(3)(b) Reserved
87-1.03F(3)(c) Copper Conductors 87-
1.03F(3)(c)(i) General
Install a minimum no. 8 grounding copper conductor in conduit and connect it to all-metal components.
Where conductors from different service points occupy the same conduit or standard, enclose the conductors from one of the services in flexible or rigid metal conduit. 87-1.03F(4) Manual Installation Method
Use an inert lubricant for placing conductors and cables in conduit.
Pull the conductors and cables into the conduit by hand using pull tape. 87-1.03F(5) Direct Burial Aluminum Cable Installation Method Install direct burial aluminum cable at a minimum 30 inches below grade in unpaved areas or at a minimum CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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Do not splice the direct burial aluminum cable between pull boxes and enclosures.
Fill trench with slurry cement backfill to between 4 to 6 inches below finished grade under section 19- 3.02E.
Fill the remaining trench to finished grade with native material. In paved area, fill the remaining trench to finished grade with the same material of the paved area.
87-1.03G Equipment Identification Characters
The Engineer provides you with a list of the equipment identification characters. Stencil the characters or apply the reflective self-adhesive labels to a clean surface. Treat the edges of self-adhesive characters with an edge sealant.
Place the characters on the side facing traffic on:
Front doors of cabinets and service equipment enclosures Wood poles, fastened with 1-1/4-inch aluminum nails, for pole mounted enclosures Adjacent bent or abutment at approximately the same station as an illuminated sign or soffit luminaire Underside of the structure adjacent to the illuminated sign or soffit luminaire if no bent or abutment exists nearby
Posts of overhead signs
Standards
Before placing new characters on existing or relocated equipment, remove the existing characters. 87-1.03H Conductor and Cables Splices 87-
1.03H(1) General
You may splice:
Grounded conductors in a pull box
Accessible pedestrian signal and push button conductors in a pull box Ungrounded signal conductors in a pull box if signals are modified Ungrounded signal conductors to a terminal compartment or a signal head on a standard with conductors of the same phase in the pull box adjacent to the standard Ungrounded lighting circuit conductors in a pull box if lighting circuits are modified Solder all copper conductor splices using the hot iron, pouring, or dipping method. Do not perform openflame soldering.
Do not solder aluminum conductors.
87-1.03H(2) Splice Insulation Methods
Insulate splices in a multiconductor cable to form a watertight joint and to prevent moisture absorption by the cable.
Use heat-shrink tubing or Method B to insulate a splice. Use heat-shrink tubing as follows:
Cover the splice area completely with an electrical insulating coating and allow it to dry.
Place mastic around each conductor before placing them inside the tubing. Use the type of mastic specified in the tubing manufacturer's instructions.
Heat the area under the manufacturer's instructions. Do not perform open-flame heating. After contraction, each end of the heat-shrink tubing or the open end of the tubing's end cap must overlap the conductor insulation at least 1-1/2 inches.
Cover the entire splice with an electrical insulating coating and allow it to dry.
Use Method B as follows:
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Apply 3 layers of half-lapped, PVC electrical tape.
Apply 2 layers of butyl-rubber, stretchable tape with liner.
Apply 3 layers of half-lapped, PVC, pressure-sensitive, adhesive tape.
Cover the entire splice with an electrical insulating coating and allow it to dry. 87-1.03I Connectors and Terminals
Apply connectors and terminals to cables and conductors using a crimping compression tool under the manufacturer's instructions. The tool must prevent opening of the handles until the crimp is completed.
Install crimp-style terminal lugs on stranded conductors smaller than no. 14.
Solder no. 8 and smaller copper conductors to connectors and terminal lugs. 87-1.03J Standards, Poles, Pedestals, and Posts
Install standards, poles, pedestals, and posts under section 56-3.
Ground standards with a handhole by attaching a bonding jumper from the bolt or lug inside the standard to a metal conduit or to the grounding wire in the adjacent pull box. The bonding jumper must be visible when the handhole cover is removed.
Ground standards without a handhole or standards with a slip base by attaching a bonding jumper to all anchor bolts using ground clamps and connecting it to a metal conduit or to the grounding wire in the adjacent pull box. The bonding jumper must be visible after mortar has been placed on the foundation. 87-1.03M Photoelectric Controls
Mount the photoelectric unit on the top of the pole for Type I, II, and III photoelectric controls. Use mounting brackets where pole-top mounting is not possible. Orient the photoelectric unit to face north.
Mount the enclosure at a height of 6 feet above finished grade on the same standard as the photoelectric unit.
Install a minimum 100 VA, 480/120 V(ac) transformer in the contactor enclosure to provide 120 V(ac) for the photoelectric control unit when switching 480 V(ac), 60 Hz circuits. 87-1.03N Fused Splice Connectors
Install a fuse splice connector with a fuse in each ungrounded conductor for luminaires, except for overhead sign luminaires. The connector must be located in the pull box adjacent to the luminaires.
If the pull box for the roadway luminaire is tamper resistant, install a fuse splice connector with 10 A fuse in the pull box and an additional fuse splice connector with a 5 A fuse in the handhole.
Install a fuse splice connector with a fuse on primary side of transformer.
Crimp the connector terminals onto the ungrounded conductors using a tool under the manufacturer's instructions. Insulate the terminals and make them watertight. 87-1.03O Grounding Electrodes
Install a grounding electrode for each cabinet, service equipment enclosure, and transformer.
Attach a grounding conductor to the electrode using either a ground clamp or exothermic weld. Connect the other end of the conductor to the cabinet, service equipment enclosure, and transformer. 87-1.03W Sealants
871.03W(1) General
Reserved
87-1.03W(2) Elastomeric Sealant
Apply an elastomeric sealant with a pressure feed applicator.
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LIGHTING SYSTEMS
87-2.01 GENERAL
87-2.01A Summary
Section 87-2 includes specifications for constructing lighting systems.
Lighting system includes:
Foundations
Pull boxes
Conduit
Conductors
Standards
Luminaires
Service equipment enclosure
Photoelectric control
Fuse splice connectors
High mast lighting assemblies
The components of a lighting system are shown on the project plans. 87-2.01B Definitions
Reserved
87-2.01C Submittals
Submit a certificate of compliance and test data for the high mast lighting luminaires. 87-2.01D Quality Assurance
Reserved
87-2.02 MATERIALS
87-2.02A General
Reserved
87-2.02B High Mast Lighting Assemblies
A high mast lighting assembly includes the foundation, pole, lowering device system, luminaires, and control pedestal.
Each luminaire in a high mast lighting assembly must include a housing, an optical system, and a ballast.
The housing must be made of aluminum.
A painted or powder-coated housing for a high mast lighting luminaire must be able to withstand a 1,000- hour salt spray test as specified in ASTM B117.
The optical system, consisting of the reflector, refractor or lens, lamp socket, and lamp, must be in a sealed chamber. The chamber must be sealed by a gasket between the reflector and refractor or lens and a gasket between the reflector and lamp socket. The chamber must have a separate filter or filtering gasket for flow of air.
An asymmetrical luminaire must have a refractor or reflector that is rotatable 360 degrees around a vertical axis to orient the distribution of light.
The luminaire must have a slip fitter for mounting on a 2-inch horizontal pipe tenon and must be adjustable ±3 degrees from the axis of the tenon.
The reflector must have a specular surface made of silvered glass or aluminum protected by either an anodized finish or a silicate film. The reflector must be shaped such that a minimum of light is reflected through the arc tube of the lamp.
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The lamp socket must be a porcelain-enclosed, mogul-multiple type. The shell must contain integral lamp grips to ensure electrical contact under conditions of normal vibrations. The socket must be rated for 1,500 W, 600 V(ac) and 4,000 V(ac) pulse for a 400 W lamp and 5,000 V(ac) pulse for a 1,000 W lamp.
The luminaire must have a dual fuse holder for 2 fuses rated at 5 A, 480 V(ac). The fuses must be 13/32 inch by 1-1/2 inches, standard midget ferrule type with a nontime-delay feature.
The lamps must be vertical burning, protected from undue vibration, and prevented from backing out of the socket by a stainless steel clamp attached to the luminaire.
A 1,000 W metal halide lamp must have an initial output of 100,000 lumens and an average rated life of 12,000 hours based on 10 hours per start.
A 400 W high-pressure sodium lamp must have an initial output of 50,000 lumens. A 1,000 W high- pressure sodium lamp must have an initial output of 140,000 lumens.
The ballast for the luminaire must be a regulator type and have a core and coils, capacitors, and starting aid.
Ballast must be:
Mounted within a weatherproof housing that integrally attaches to the top of a luminaire support bracket and lamp support assembly
Readily removable without removing the luminaire from the bracket arm Electrically connected to the optical assembly by a prewired quick disconnect The ballast for a metal halide luminaire must comply with luminaire manufacturer's specifications.
The wattage regulation spread at any lamp voltage, from nominal through the life of the lamp, must vary no more than 22 percent for a 1,000 W lamp and a ±10 percent input voltage variation. The ballast's starting line current must be less than its operating current.
87-2.02C(2)(b) Regulator-Type Ballasts
A regulator-type ballast must be designed such that a capacitance variance of ±6 percent does not cause more than ±8 percent variation in the lamp wattage regulation.
The ballast must have a current crest factor not exceeding 1.8 for an input voltage variation of ±10 percent.
The lamp wattage regulation spread for a lag-type ballast must not vary by more than 18 percent for ±10 percent input voltage variations. The primary and secondary windings must be electrically isolated.
The lamp wattage regulation spread for a constant-wattage, autoregulator, lead-type ballast must not vary by more than 30 percent for ±10 percent input voltage variations. 87-2.02C(2)(c) Nonregulator-Type Ballasts
A nonregulator-type ballast must have a current crest factor not exceeding 1.8 for an input voltage variation of ±5 percent.
The lamp wattage regulation spread for an autotransformer or high reactance type ballast must not vary by more than 25 percent for ±5 percent input voltage variations. 87-2.03 CONSTRUCTION
87-2.03A General
Set the foundations for standards such that the mast arm is perpendicular to the centerline of the roadway.
Tighten the cap screws of the luminaire's clamping bracket to 10 ft-lb for roadway luminaires. Label the month and year of the installation inside the luminaire housing's door.
Perform the conductor and operational tests for the system. 87-2.03B High Mast Lighting Assemblies
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87-2.04 PAYMENT
Not Used
SIGNAL AND LIGHTING SYSTEMS
87-4.01 GENERAL
Section 87-4 includes specifications for constructing signal and lighting systems. Signal and lighting system includes:
Foundations
Pull boxes
Conduit
Conductors and cables
Standards
Signal heads
Service equipment enclosure
Department-furnished controller assembly
Detectors
Telephone demarcation cabinet
Accessible pedestrian signals
Push button assemblies
Pedestrian signal heads
Luminaires
Photoelectric control
Fuse splice connectors
Battery backup system
Flashing beacons
Flashing beacon enclosure
The components of a signal and lighting system are shown on the project plans. 87-4.02 MATERIALS
87-4.02A General
Reserved
EXISTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
87-21.01 GENERAL
Section 87-21 includes general specifications for performing work on existing electrical systems. 87-21.02 MATERIALS
Not Used
87-21.03 CONSTRUCTION
87-21.03A General
You may abandon unused underground conduit after pulling out all conductors and removing conduit terminations from the pull boxes.
Remove foundation under section 56-3.01C(2)(a). If
standards are to be salvaged, remove:
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Mast arms from the standards
Luminaires, signal heads, and signal mounting assemblies from the standards and mast arms If the existing material is unsatisfactory for reuse and the Engineer orders you to replace it with new material, replacing the existing material with new material is change order work.
If the removed electrical equipment is to be reinstalled, supply all materials and equipment, including signal mounting assemblies, anchor bolts, nuts, washers, and concrete, needed to complete the new installation.
Match the color of the existing housing, when replacing an existing accessible pedestrian signal or push button assembly.
Remove electrical equipment, designated as a hazardous waste. 87-21.03B Maintaining Existing Electrical Systems 87-
21.03B(1) General
Maintain the existing electrical system in working order during the progress of the work. Conduct your operations to avoid damage to the elements of the systems.
Obtain authorization at least 72 hours before interrupting communication between an existing system and the traffic management center.
If the Engineer notifies you that an existing system is not fully operational due to your activities, repair or replace the system within 72 hours. If the system cannot be fixed within 72 hours or it is located on a structure, provide a temporary system within 24 hours until the system can be fixed. Perform a functional test of the system in the presence of the Engineer. If you fail to perform the necessary repair or replacement work, the Department may perform the repair or replacement work and deduct the cost.
If you damage an existing fiber optic cable, install a new cable such that the length of cable slack is the same as before the damage, measured from an original splice point or termination. All splices must be made using the fusion method.
You may interrupt the operation of traffic monitoring stations:
For 60 days if another operational traffic monitoring station is located within 3 miles For 15 days if another operational traffic monitoring station is located more than 3 miles away If a traffic monitoring station must be interrupted for longer periods than specified, provide a temporary detection system. Obtain the Department's authorization for the type of temporary system and its installation method.
87-21.03B(2) Maintaining Existing Traffic Management System Elements During Construction Section 87-21.03B(2) applies if a bid item for maintaining existing traffic management system elements during construction is shown on the Bid Item List.
Maintain the following:
Ramp metering system
Traffic monitoring stations
Microwave vehicle detection system
Changeable message sign system
Extinguishable message sign system
Highway advisory radio system
Camera system
Roadway weather information system
87-21.03C Modifying Existing Electrical Systems
Modify electrical systems as shown.
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The components to be removed are shown on the project plans.
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SECTION 31 00 00 EARTHWORK
All work shall conform to Section 3 of the City Standard Specifications and Section 19 of the State Standard Specifications unless otherwise specified within.
SECTION 3 EARTHWORK
3.01 DESCRIPTION
Work shall conform with Section 19 of the State Standard Specifications except as noted herein.
3.02 GRADE TOLERANCE
Immediately prior to placing subsequent layers of material, the grading plane of the basement material shall not vary more than 0.05 foot above or below the design grade.
3.03 SUBGRADE STABILITY/DEFLECTION TEST
A. The contractor may be required to furnish loaded trucks for the purpose of testing the load bearing capacity of the finished basement material or ditch backfill. Total gross load per rear axle shall be 16,000 pounds. Tire pressure must be over 65 pounds. If the tested surface shows a visible deflection extending more than 6 inches from the wheel track at the time of loading, or a visible crack remains after loading, the contractor shall take corrective measures.
B. Density of subgrade shall be determined by ASTM Relative Compaction Method.
3.04 CLEANING OF STREETS
It shall be the responsibility of the contractor for removing all debris on public streets, daily or upon request, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Every effort shall be made to ensure that adequate measures are taken to prevent material from being deposited on City streets.
Contractor may be issued a stop work notice for failure to comply with this requirement.
3.05 EROSION CONTROL
The Contractor is responsible for temporary erosion control at all job sites at all times during the project. Such temporary erosion control shall consist of, but not be limited to, constructing such facilities and taking such measures as are necessary to prevent, control, and abate water, mud, and erosion damage to public and private property as a result of the project.
By October 15th of each year, or earlier if conditions warrant, such temporary erosion control features as are necessary to prevent damage during the upcoming winter season shall be constructed and functioning.
Mud and silt shall be settled out of storm runoff before said runoff leaves the construction site or enters the City storm drain system, or a natural channel. All drain inlets, which may be affected by mud, silt, or dirt from the project, shall be adequately filtered to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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(CALTRANS STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS EXCERPTS)
19-1 GENERAL
19-1.01 GENERAL
10-1.01A Summary
Section 19-1 includes general specifications for performing earthwork activities.
Performing earthwork activities includes removal of unsuitable material or a buried man-made object if the removal is described.
If paleontological resources mitigation is specified in the special provisions under section 14-7.04, performing earthwork activities includes:
1. Paleontological resources training for your staff and subcontractors
2. Submittals of your schedule of subsurface-disturbing activities and updated schedules
3. Coordination and work with the Department's mitigation team Complete work specified in section 20-10.02C(2) before starting earthwork activities. 19-1.01B Definitions
Reserved
19-1.01C Submittals
Reserved
19-1.01D Quality Assurance
Reserved
19-1.02 MATERIALS
Not Used
19-1.03 CONSTRUCTION
19-1.03A General
Unless the material resulting from the excavation is hazardous, construct embankments and dikes or backfill structures with it. If the quantity of excavated material is not sufficient to construct embankments, obtain the material under section 19-7.
19-1.03B Unsuitable Material
Excavate and dispose of unsuitable material encountered below the natural ground surface in embankment areas or below the grading plane in excavation areas as ordered.
Notify the Engineer before removing the unsuitable material if:
1. Removal is not otherwise described
2. You request payment for removal as change order work Backfill the space resulting from excavating unsuitable material with material suitable for the planned use.
Place and compact suitable material under section 19-5. 19-1.03C Grade Tolerance
Immediately before placing subsequent layers of material, prepare the grading plane such that the grading plane:
1. Does not vary more than 0.05 foot above or below the grade established by the Engineer where HMA is to be placed
2. Does not extend above the grade established by the Engineer where concrete base or pavement is to CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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3. Beneath structural approach slabs or the thickened portion of sleeper slabs do not extend above the grade established by the Engineer
4. At any point is within 0.05 foot above the grade established by the Engineer if the material to be placed on the grading plane is paid by the cubic yard
5. At any point is within 0.10 foot above the grade established by the Engineer if subbase or base material to be placed on the grading plane is paid by the ton 19-1.03D Buried Man-Made Objects
Remove and dispose of a buried man-made object encountered in an excavation as part of the excavation work.
Notify the Engineer before removing the buried man-made object if:
1. Removal of the object is not otherwise described
2. Object could not have been determined by visual inspection
3. You request payment for removal of the object as change order work 19-1.04 PAYMENT
Not Used
19-2 ROADWAY EXCAVATION
19-2.01 GENERAL
19-2.01A Summary
Section 19-2 includes specifications for performing roadway excavation.
Roadway excavation consists of all excavation involved in the grading and construction of the roadway except structure excavation and any excavation paid for as a separate bid item.
Roadway excavation includes:
1. Excavating and stockpiling the selected material
2. Removing the stockpiled material and placing it in its final position
3. Removing surcharge material
4. Performing the removal of a slide or slipout which is paid for as the type of roadway excavation involved
19-2.01B Definitions
selected material: Specific material excavated from a described location on the job site. Selected material includes topsoil.
19-2.01C Submittals
Reserved
19-2.01D Quality Assurance
Reserved
19-2.02 MATERIALS
Not Used
19-2.03 CONSTRUCTION
19-2.03A General
Excavate to the described or authorized grade. If you overexcavate, backfill with an authorized material and compact it.
Remove pavement within the limits of roadway excavation. Pavement removal must comply with section CPE26-051 - B&M Civil LLC dba B&M Builders
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Compaction must comply with section 19-5.
Construct embankments under section 19-6.
19-2.03B Surplus Material
If a quantity of surplus material is shown, the quantity is approximate. Ensure enough material is available to complete the embankments before placing the material at other locations on the job site or disposing of it.
Obtain authorization before disposing of surplus material or using it for any of the following:
1. Widening embankments uniformly
2. Flattening slopes
3. Placing along the roadway or at other locations
If you cannot use surplus material within the highway, dispose of it.
If you dispose of any surplus material prematurely and later find a material shortage, replace the surplus material with an authorized material.
If an ordered change increases the quantity of excavation or decreases the quantity of embankment such that surplus material must be disposed of, disposing of this material is change order work. 19-2.03C Deficiency Material
If the quantity of acceptable material from excavation is not enough to construct the embankments, the quantity of material needed to complete the embankments must consist of local or imported borrow.
Obtain local or imported borrow under section 19-7.
If a bid item for imported borrow is not shown on the Bid Item List, obtaining imported borrow is change order work.
19-2.03D Selected Material 19-
2.03D(1) General
If selected material is not used for a specified layer, place the selected material in the roadway prism as embankment or structure backfill.
If selected material is used as a specified layer, spread and compact it under section 25.
If practicable and unless processing of material is required, haul selected material directly from the excavation to its final position in the roadway prism and compact it in place.
Selected material must remain in place until it can be placed in its final position unless stockpiling of selected material is ordered.
If stockpiling of selected material is ordered, excavate and stockpile the selected material until the stockpiled material is to be placed in its final position in the roadway prism. This work is change order work.
19-2.03D(2) Topsoil
Reserved
19-2.03E Blasting
The Department does not allow excessive blasting.
Remove material outside the planned cross section that is shattered or loosened due to blasting.
Suspend blasting activities if any of the following conditions occurs:
1. Any sign of overshooting
2. Endangerment to the public
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3. Destruction of property or natural features
19-2.03F Slides and Slipouts
Excavate and remove material:
1. Outside the planned roadway or ditch slope that is unstable and constitutes a potential slide
2. From a slide that has come into the roadway or ditch
3. Slipped out of new or existing embankments
Excavate to the designated lines or slopes either by benching or as ordered.
Use removed material to construct embankments unless otherwise ordered.
Before removal activities if removal of a slide or a slipout is not described, you may request the removal to be change order work.
If you complete a slope and are ordered to remove unstable or stable material and reslope the area, the removal and resloping is change order work.
Repair any damage to the completed work resulting from a slide or slipout as ordered.
Repairing damage to the completed work due to a slide or slipout is paid for as the type of work involved unless otherwise ordered as change order work.
If a slide or slipout is caused by your activities or negligence, remove the slide or slipout material and restore the slope.
19-2.03G Slopes
Construct slopes to the lines and grades established by the Engineer. Slope tolerances are measured perpendicular to the planned slope.
Any point on the completed excavation slope must be within 0.5 foot of the planned slope, unless the excavation is in rock, in which case, any point on the completed slope must be within 2 feet of the planned slope.
Slopes or portions of slopes must not encroach on the roadbed.
Round the tops of excavation slopes and ends of excavations.
Any point on the completed embankment slope must be within 0.5 foot of the planned slope for slopes within 4 feet of the shoulder grade. Slopes below 4 feet must be within 1 foot of the planned slope.
If an embankment is constructed of large rock and the size of rocks make it impracticable to construct slopes within 1 foot, the Engineer may authorize you to construct slopes more than 4 feet below shoulder grade to within 2 feet of the planned slope.
For median and side slopes with a 6:1 (horizontal:vertical) or flatter slope:
1. Completed slopes must be within 0.2 foot from the grade established by the Engineer
2. Flowlines must be graded to drain and must be within 0.1 foot from the grade established by the Engineer
If the slope is to be cultivated or straw is to be incorporated into the surface, remove loose rocks larger than 2-1/2 inches in maximum dimension, roots, and other debris on the surface of the slope before cultivation or incorporation of straw.
Maintain completed slopes. Repair any slope damage caused by erosion.
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19-5.01 GENERAL
Section 19-5 includes specifications for compacting all earthwork except structure backfill. 19-5.02 MATERIALS
Not Used
19-5.03 CONSTRUCTION
19-5.03A General
Relative compaction specifications apply to material whether in an excavation or an embankment.
The moisture content of material to be compacted to at least 95 percent must be such that the specified relative compaction is attained and the embankment is in a firm and stable condition.
Do not compact material that contains excessive moisture until the material is dry enough. 19-5.03B Relative Compaction (95 Percent)
Compact earthwork to a relative compaction of at least 95 percent for at least a depth of:
1. 0.5 foot below the grading plane for the width between the outer edges of shoulders
2. 2.5 feet below the finished grade for the width of the traveled way plus 3 feet on each side Except for the outer 5 feet measured horizontally from the embankment side slope, compact the full width and depth of the embankment within 150 feet of each bridge abutment to at least 95 percent relative compaction. The 150-foot limit is measured horizontally from the bridge abutment and either parallel or concentric with the roadway centerline.
Compact earthwork to a relative compaction of at least 95 percent for embankments under retaining wall footings without pile foundations:
1. For the full depth of the embankment
2. Within the limits established by inclined planes sloping 1.5:1 (horizontal: vertical) out and down from lines 1 foot outside the bottom edges of the footing
19-5.03C Relative Compaction (90 Percent)
Compact earthwork to a relative compaction of at least 90 percent in embankment areas not required to be compacted to 95 percent.
19-5.03D Foundation Preparation
You are responsible for preparing the foundation to receive material.
You may excavate and replace basement material to facilitate compaction. Before you replace the basement material, if ordered, compact a layer below the excavated material to a depth, width, and degree of compaction ordered. The ordered work is change order work. 19-7 BORROW MATERIAL
19-7.01 GENERAL
19-7.01A Summary
Section 19-7 includes specifications for obtaining local and imported borrow material for embankment construction.
The payment quantity for imported borrow does not include aggregate base placed to fill low areas. 19-7.01B Definitions
Reserved
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Reserved
19-7.01D Quality Assurance
Notify the Engineer before opening any imported borrow material site so that the Department may test the material.
19-7.02 MATERIALS
19-7.02A General
Borrow material must be:
1. Suitable for the purpose intended
2. Free of unsuitable material including organic matter 19-7.02B Local Borrow
Reserved
19-7.02C Imported Borrow
Imported borrow must be free of man-made refuse, such as:
1. Concrete
2. Asphalt concrete
3. Residue from grooving and grinding operations
4. Metal
5. Rubber
6. Mixed debris
7. Rubble
19-7.03 CONSTRUCTION
19-7.03A General
Clear, grub, and strip borrow sites if necessary. Excavate, load, and if necessary haul borrow material.
Construct embankments under section 19-6.
19-7.03B Local Borrow
Obtain local borrow such that no scar or unsightly appearance is generated. 19-7.03C Imported Borrow
Before placing imported borrow in embankments, ensure enough space is available in embankment locations for placing planned or designated excavated material from the job site.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-84 SECTION 32 12 16 ASPHALT PAVING
All work shall conform to Section 8 of the City Standard Specifications and Section 39 of the State Standard Specifications unless otherwise specified within.
SECTION 8
ASPHALT CONCRETE
8.01 DESCRIPTION
Shall conform to Section 39 of the State Standard Specifications and shall be Type A Asphalt Concrete using Superpave paving asphalt unless otherwise required by the City Engineer.
8.02 PENETRATION TREATMENT, SEAL, AND TACK COATS
Tack coat shall be required at all locations where concrete meets asphalt concrete and between asphalt concrete lifts when time between placement of lifts exceeds 12 hours in accordance with Section 94 of State Standard Specifications.
Exact rates of application and asphalt grade will be determined by the City Engineer.
8.03 ADJUSTMENT OF IRON
Adjustment of iron shall conform to Section 10 of these Standard Construction Specifications.
All castings for city-owned facilities shall be brought to finish grade after the final pavement lift has been installed. All iron shall be lowered prior to any pavement planing, or grinding.
8.04 MIX DESIGN
Construction shall not begin until the Contractor has received written approval of mix design by the City Engineer. The mix design should include the following: source of plant, grade of asphalt (Superpave), lab unit weight, percent of asphalt, aggregate gradation, stability and percent of air voids (4% preferred.) The mix design shall be certified by the supplier.
8.05 SPREADING AND COMPACTING
Spreading and compacting equipment shall be as specified in Section 39-2.01C(2) of the State Standard Specifications. The State Standard Specifications are amended to allow use of a spreader box for projects involving less than 50 tons of asphalt concrete, as approved by the City Engineer. In addition, pneumatic-tired rollers shall be required to be used on all types of asphalt concrete paving unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
Spreading and compacting shall be as specified in Section 39-2.01C(2) of the State Standard Specifications and these Specifications. After compaction, the asphalt concrete shall have a density of not less than 95 percent of the maximum theoretical unit weight, as determined in the field by Test Method No. Calif. 375 or in a method as approved by the City Engineer.
In addition to the standard straight edge test as specified in the State Standard Specifications, the Contractor shall be required to perform a water flow test on all new pavement placed. The water flow test is to identify any standing water not in conformance with the requirements of this Section. All corrections required shall be done at the Contractor’s expense and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-85 SECTION 39 ASPHALT CONCRETE
(CALTRANS STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS EXCERPTS)
39-1 GENERAL
39-1.01 GENERAL
Section 39 includes specifications for performing asphalt concrete work. 39-1.02 MATERIALS
Not Used
39-1.03 CONSTRUCTION
Not Used
39-1.04 PAYMENT
Not Used
39-2 HOT MIX ASPHALT
39-2.01 GENERAL
39-2.01A General
39-2.01A(1) Summary
Section 39-2.01 includes general specifications for producing and placing hot mix asphalt. HMA includes one or more of the following types:
Type A HMA
RHMA-G
OGFC
BWC
Minor HMA
WMA additive technologies must be on the Authorized Material List for WMA authorized additive technologies.
For HMA that uses asphalt binder containing crumb rubber modifier, submit a Crumb Rubber Usage Report form monthly and at the end of the project.
Wherever reference is made to the following test methods, the year of publication for these test methods is as shown in the following table:
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-86 Test method Year of publication
AASHTO M 17 2011 (2015)
AASHTO M 323 2013
AASHTO R 30 2002 (2015)
AASHTO R 59 2011 (2015)
AASHTO T 27 2014
AASHTO T 30 2019
AASHTO T 49 2014
AASHTO T 59 2013
AASHTO T 96 2002 (2010)
AASHTO T 164 2014
AASHTO T 176 2008
AASHTO T 209 2012
AASHTO T 269 2014
AASHTO T 275 2007 (2012)
AASHTO T 283 2014
AASHTO T 304 2011
AASHTO T 305 2014
AASHTO T 308 (Modified) 2010
AASHTO T 312 2014
AASHTO T 313 2012 (2016)
AASHTO T 315 2012 (2016)
AASHTO T 329 2013
AASHTO T 335 2009
ASTM D36/D36M 2014ε1
ASTM D92 2012b
ASTM D217 2010
ASTM D297 2013
ASTM D445 2014
ASTM D1856 2009 (Reapproved 2015)
ASTM D2007 2011
ASTM D2074 2007 (Reapproved 2013)
ASTM D2995 1999 (Reapproved 2009)
ASTM D4791 2010
ASTM D5095 2007
ASTM D5329 2009
ASTM D7741/D7741M 2011ε1
Asphalt Institute MS-2 7th edition (2015)
39-2.01A(2) Definitions
binder replacement: Binder from RAP expressed as a percent of the total binder in the mix. coarse aggregate: Aggregate retained on a no. 4 sieve.
fine aggregate: Aggregate passing a no. 4 sieve.
leveling course: Thin layer of HMA used to correct minor variations in the longitudinal and transverse profile of the pavement before placement of other pavement layers. miscellaneous areas: Areas outside the traveled way and shoulders such as:
Median areas not including inside shoulders
Island areas
Sidewalks
Gutters
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Overside drains
Aprons at ends of drainage structures
processed RAP: RAP that has been fractionated.
supplemental fine aggregate: Mineral filler consisting of rock dust, slag dust, hydrated lime, hydraulic cement, or any combination of these and complying with AASHTO M 17. 39-2.01A(3) Submittals
39-2.01A(3)(a) General
Reserved
39-2.01A(3)(b) Job Mix Formula
39-2.01A(3)(b)(i) General
Except for the HMA to be used in miscellaneous areas and dikes, submit your proposed JMF for each type of HMA to be used. The JMF must be submitted on the Contractor Job Mix Formula Proposal form along with:
Mix design documentation on a Contractor Hot Mix Asphalt Design Data form dated within 24 months of the submittal for the JMF verification
JMF verification on a Caltrans Hot Mix Asphalt Verification form and the Contractor Hot Mix Asphalt Design Data form that was submitted for the JMF verification, if applicable JMF renewal on a Caltrans Job Mix Formula Renewal form, if applicable SDS for:
Asphalt binder
Supplemental fine aggregate except fines from dust collectors Antistrip additives
The Contractor Hot Mix Asphalt Design Data form must identify the AASHTO resource accredited lab responsible for the mix design and show documentation on aggregate quality.
If you cannot submit a Department-verified JMF on a Caltrans Hot Mix Asphalt Verification form dated within 24 months before HMA production, the Engineer verifies the JMF.
Submit a new JMF if you change any of the following:
Target asphalt binder percentage greater than ±0.2 percent Asphalt binder supplier
Combined aggregate gradation
Aggregate sources
Liquid antistrip producer or dosage
Average binder content in a new processed RAP stockpile by more than ±2.00 percent from the average RAP binder content reported on page 4 of your Contractor Hot Mix Asphalt Design Data form Average maximum specific gravity in a new processed RAP stockpile by more than ±0.060 from the average maximum specific gravity value reported on page 4 of your Contractor Hot Mix Asphalt Design Data form
Any material in the JMF, except lime supplier and source Allow the Engineer 5 business days from a complete JMF submittal for document review of the aggregate qualities, mix design, and JMF. The Engineer notifies you if the proposed JMF submittal is accepted.
If your JMF fails verification testing, submit an adjusted JMF based on your testing. The adjusted JMF must include a new Contractor Job Mix Formula Proposal form, Contractor Hot Mix Asphalt Design Data form, and the results of the failed verification testing.
You may submit an adjusted aggregate gradation TV on a Contractor Job Mix Formula Proposal form before verification testing. Aggregate gradation TV must be within the TV limits specified.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-88 39-2.01A(3)(b)(ii) Job Mix Formula Renewal
You may request a JMF renewal by submitting:
Proposed JMF on a Contractor Job Mix Formula Proposal form Previously verified JMF documented on a Caltrans Hot Mix Asphalt Verification form dated within 24 months
Mix design documentation on a Contractor Hot Mix Asphalt Design Data form used for the previously verified JMF
39-2.01A(3)(b)(iii) Job Mix Formula Modification
For an authorized JMF, submit a modified JMF if you change any of the following:
Asphalt binder supplier
Liquid antistrip producer
Liquid antistrip dosage
You may change any of the above items only once during the Contract.
Submit your modified JMF request at least 15 days before production. Each modified JMF submittal must include:
Proposed modified JMF on Contractor Job Mix Formula Proposal form, marked Modified.
Mix design records on Contractor Hot Mix Asphalt Design Data form for the authorized JMF to be modified.
JMF verification on Hot Mix Asphalt Verification form for the authorized JMF to be modified.
Test results for the modified JMF in compliance with the mix design specifications. Perform tests at the mix design OBC as shown on the Contractor Asphalt Mix Design Data form.
With an accepted modified JMF submittal, the Engineer verifies each modified JMF within 10 days of receiving all verification samples.
39-2.01A(3)(c) Quality Control Plan
At least 5 business days prior to the pre-paving meeting, submit a QC plan for HMA.
The QC plan must describe the organization and procedures for:
Controlling HMA quality characteristics
Taking samples, including sampling locations
Establishing, implementing, and maintaining QC
Determining when corrective actions are needed
Implementing corrective actions
Using methods and materials for backfilling core locations The QC plan must address the elements affecting HMA quality, including:
Aggregates
Asphalt binder
Additives
Production
Paving
The QC plan must include aggregate QC sampling and testing during lime treatment.
Allow 5 business days for review of the QC plan.
If you change QC procedures, personnel, or sample testing locations, submit a QC plan supplement before implementing the proposed change. Allow 3 business days for review of the QC plan supplement. 39-2.01A(3)(d) Test Results
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-89 If ordered, submit QC test results within 3 business days of a request.
For tests performed under California Test 389, submit test data and 1 tested sample set within 5 business days of sampling.
If coarse and fine durability index tests are required, submit test results within 2 business days of testing.
If a tapered notched wedge is used, submit compaction test result values within 24 hours of testing. 39-2.01A(3)(e) Reserved
39-2.01A(3)(f) Liquid Antistrip Treatment
If liquid antistrip treatment is used, submit the following with your proposed JMF submittal:
One 1 pt sample.
Infrared analysis, including copy of absorption spectra.
Certified copy of test results.
Certificate of compliance for each liquid antistrip shipment. On each certificate of compliance, include:
Your signature and printed name
Shipment number
Material type
Material specific gravity
Refinery
Consignee
Destination
Quantity
Contact or purchase order number
Shipment date
Proposed proportions for the liquid antistrip.
For each delivery of liquid antistrip to the HMA production plant, submit a 1 pt sample to METS. Submit shipping documents. Label each liquid antistrip sampling container with:
Liquid antistrip type
Application rate
Sample date
Contract number
At the end of each day's production shift, submit production data in electronic and printed media. Present data on electronic media in a tab delimited format. Use line feed carriage return with 1 separate record per line for each production data set. Allow enough fields for the specified data. Include data titles at least once per report. For each HMA mixing plant type, submit the following information in the order specified:
For batch plant mixing:
Production date
Time of batch completion
Mix size and type
Each ingredient's weight
Asphalt binder content as a percentage of the total weight of mix Liquid antistrip content as a percentage of the asphalt binder weight For continuous mixing plant:
Production date
Data capture time
Mix size and type
Flow rate of wet aggregate collected directly from the aggregate weigh belt Aggregate moisture content as a percentage of the dry aggregate weight Flow rate of asphalt binder collected from the asphalt binder meter Flow rate of liquid antistrip collected from the liquid antistrip meter Asphalt binder content as a percentage of the total weight of mix calculated from:
Aggregate weigh belt output
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-90 Aggregate moisture input
Asphalt binder meter output
Liquid antistrip content as a percentage of the asphalt binder weight calculated from:
Asphalt binder meter output
Liquid antistrip meter output
39-2.01A(3)(g) Lime Treatment
If aggregate lime treatment is used, submit the following with your proposed JMF submittal and each time you produce lime-treated aggregate:
Exact lime proportions for fine and coarse virgin aggregates If marination is required, the averaged aggregate quality test results within 24 hours of sampling For dry lime aggregate treatment, a treatment data log from the dry lime and aggregate proportioning device in the following order:
Treatment date
Time of day the data is captured
Aggregate size being treated
HMA type and mix aggregate size
Wet aggregate flow rate collected directly from the aggregate weigh belt Aggregate moisture content, expressed as a percentage of the dry aggregate weight Flow rate of dry aggregate calculated from the flow rate of wet aggregate Dry lime flow rate
Lime ratio from the authorized JMF for each aggregate size being treated Lime ratio from the authorized JMF for the combined aggregates Actual lime ratio calculated from the aggregate weigh belt output, aggregate moisture input, and dry lime meter output, expressed as a percentage of the dry aggregate weight Calculated difference between the authorized lime ratio and the actual lime ratio For lime slurry aggregate treatment, a treatment data log from the slurry proportioning device in the following order:
Treatment date
Time of day the data is captured
Aggregate size being treated
Wet aggregate flow rate collected directly from the aggregate weigh belt Moisture content of the aggregate just before treatment, expressed as a percentage of the dry aggregate weight
Dry aggregate flow rate calculated from the wet aggregate flow rate Lime slurry flow rate measured by the slurry meter
Dry lime flow rate calculated from the slurry meter output Authorized lime ratio for each aggregate size being treated Actual lime ratio calculated from the aggregate weigh belt and slurry meter output, expressed as a percentage of the dry aggregate weight
Calculated difference between the authorized lime ratio and actual lime ratio Dry lime and water proportions at the slurry treatment time Each day during lime treatment, submit the treatment data log on electronic media in tab delimited format on a removable CD-ROM storage disk. Each continuous treatment data set must be a separate record using a line feed carriage return to present the specified data on 1 line. The reported data must include data titles at least once per report.
39-2.01A(3)(h) Warm Mix Asphalt Technology
If a WMA technology is used, submit the following with your proposed JMF submittal:
SDS for the WMA technology
For water injection foam technology:
Name of technology
Proposed foaming water content
Proposed HMA production temperature range
Certification from binder supplier stating no antifoaming agent is used For additive technology:
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-91 Name of technology
Percent admixture by weight of binder and percent admixture by total weight of HMA as recommended by the manufacturer
Methodology for inclusion of admixture in laboratory-produced HMA Proposed HMA production temperature range
Collect and hold data for the duration of the Contract and submit the electronic media daily. The snapshot of production data must include the following:
Production date
Production location
Time of day the data is captured
HMA mix type being produced and target binder rate
HMA additive type, brand, and target rate
Temperature of the binder and HMA mixture
For a continuous mixing plant, the rate of flow of the dry aggregate calculated from the wet aggregate flow rate as determined by the conveyor scale
For a continuous mixing plant, the rate of flow of the asphalt meter For a continuous mixing plant, the rate of flow of HMA additive meter For batch plant mixing, actual batch weights of all ingredients Dry aggregate to binder ratio calculated from metered ingredient output Dry aggregate to HMA additive ratio calculated from metered output At the end of each day's production shift, submit electronic and printed media from the HMA plant process controller. Present data on electronic media in comma-separated values or tab-separated values format.
The captured data for the ingredients represented by the production snapshot must have allowances for sufficient fields to satisfy the amount of data required by these specifications and include data titles at least once per report.
39-2.01A(3)(i) Reserved
39-2.01A(3)(j) Tack Coat
Prior to applying tack coat, submit calculations for the minimum spray rate required to achieve the minimum residual rate.
39-2.01A(3)(k) Reserved
39-2.01A(3)(l) Data Cores
Section 39-2.01A(3)(l) applies if a bid item for a data core is shown on the Bid Item List.
Submit a summary of data cores taken and a photograph of each data core to the Engineer and to:
[email protected]
For each data core, the summary must include:
Project identification number
Date cored
Core identification number
Type of materials recovered
Type and approximate thickness of unstabilized material not recovered Total core thickness
Thickness of each individual material to within:
1/2 inch for recovered material
1.0 inch for unstabilized material
Location, including:
County
Route
Post mile
Lane number
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-92 Lane direction
Station
Each data core digital photograph must include a ruler laid adjacent to the data core. Each photograph must include:
Core Project identification number
Core identification number
Date cored
County
Route
Post mile
Lane number
Lane direction
39-2.01A(3)(m)–39-2.01A(3)(o) Reserved
39-2.01A(4) Quality Assurance
39-2.01A(4)(a) General
Take samples under California Test 125. Reduce samples of HMA to testing size under California Test 306.
If a WMA technology is used, a technical representative for the WMA technology must attend the preconstruction meeting.
AASHTO T 308 (Modified) is AASHTO T 308 with the following parameters:
Batch samples down to no.8 sieve.
Replace no. 40 sieve with no.100 sieve.
Replace Section A2.9.2 with: Determine the average difference for the two values. The aggregate correction factors (equal to the resultant average differences) for all sieves must be applied to all acceptance gradation test results determined by T 30, prior to final rounding and reporting. 39-2.01A(4)(b) Job Mix Formula Verification
The Engineer verifies the JMF from samples taken from HMA produced by the plant to be used. The production set point at the plant must be within ±0.2 from the asphalt binder percentage TV shown in your Contractor Job Mix Formula Proposal form. Notify the Engineer at least 2 business days before sampling materials. Samples may be taken from a different project including a non-Department project if you make arrangements for the Engineer to be present during sampling.
In the Engineer's presence and from the same production run, take samples of:
Aggregates. Coarse, fine, and supplemental fine aggregates must be taken from the combined cold- feed belt or the hot bins. If lime treatment is required, samples must be taken from individual stockpiles before lime treatment. Samples must be at least 120 lb for each coarse aggregate, 80 lb for each fine aggregate, and 10 lb for each type of supplemental fine aggregate. For hot-bin samples, the Department combines these aggregate samples to verify the TV submitted on a Contractor Job Mix Formula Proposal form.
Asphalt binder. Take at least two 1-qt samples. If the asphalt binder is modified or rubberized, the asphalt binder must be sampled with the components blended in the proportions to be used.
RAP. Samples must be at least 50 lb from each fractionated stockpile used or 100 lb from the belt.
Plant-produced HMA. The HMA samples must be at least 250 lb.
For aggregate, RAP, and HMA, split the samples into at least 4 parts and label their containers. Submit 3 parts and keep 1 part.
After acceptance of the JMF submittal, the Engineer verifies each proposed JMF within 20 days of receiving all verification samples.
For JMF verification, the Engineer tests the following for compliance with the specifications:
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-93 Aggregate quality
Aggregate gradation
HMA quality characteristics for Department acceptance
To verify the HMA for air voids, voids in mineral aggregate, and dust proportion, the Engineer uses an average of 3 briquettes. The Engineer tests plant-produced material.
If the Engineer verifies the JMF, the Engineer furnishes you a Hot Mix Asphalt Verification form.
If the Engineer's test results on plant-produced samples do not show compliance with the specifications, the Engineer notifies you. Submit a JMF adjusted after verification failure based on your testing unless the Engineer authorizes reverification without adjustments. Engineer authorized reverification without adjustment is not JMF adjusted after verification failure. A JMF adjusted after verification failure may include a change in:
Asphalt binder content TV up to ±0.20 percent from the OBC value submitted on the Contractor Hot Mix Asphalt Design Data form
Aggregate gradation TV within the TV limits specified in the aggregate gradation table You may adjust the JMF only once due to a failed verification test.
For each HMA type and aggregate size specified, the Engineer verifies up to 2 proposed JMF submittals including a JMF adjusted after verification failure. Do not resubmit any of the 2 proposed submittals including a JMF adjusted after verification failure that failed verification on any other Caltrans projects. If you submit more than 2 JMFs for each type of HMA and aggregate size, the Engineer deducts $3,000 from payments for each verification exceeding this limit. This deduction does not apply to verifications initiated by the Engineer or if a JMF expires while HMA production is stopped longer than 30 days.
A verified JMF is valid for 24 months.
39-2.01A(4)(c) Job Mix Formula Authorization
You may start HMA production if:
Engineer's review of the JMF shows compliance with the specifications Department has verified the JMF within 24 months before HMA production Engineer authorizes the verified JMF
39-2.01A(4)(d) Job Mix Formula Renewal
For a JMF renewal and upon request, in the Engineer's presence and from the same production run, take samples of:
Aggregates. Coarse, fine, and supplemental fine aggregates must be taken from the combined coldfeed belt or the hot bins. If lime treatment is required, samples must be taken from individual stockpiles before lime treatment. Samples must be at least 120 lb for each coarse aggregate, 80 lb for each fine aggregate, and 10 lb for each type of supplemental fines. For hot-bin samples, the Department combines these aggregate samples to verify the TV submitted on a Contractor Job Mix Formula Proposal form.
Asphalt binder. Take at least two 1 qt samples. Each sample must be in a cylindrical-shaped can with an open top and friction lid. If the asphalt binder is modified or rubberized, the asphalt binder must be sampled with the components blended in the proportions to be used.
RAP. Samples must be at least 50 lb from each fractionated stockpile.
Plant-produced HMA. The HMA samples must be at least 250 lb.
Notify the Engineer at least 2 business days before sampling materials. For aggregate, RAP, and HMA, split samples into at least 4 parts. Submit 3 parts and use 1 part for your testing.
The Engineer verifies the JMF for renewal under section 39-2.01A(4)(b) except:
Engineer keeps the samples until you provide test results for your part on a Contractor Job Mix Formula Renewal form
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-94 Engineer may use the most recent aggregate quality test results within the past one year, or the Engineer may perform aggregate quality tests
Engineer may use RAP and binder test results from the project where renewal samples are taken, or the Engineer may perform RAP and binder tests
Department tests samples of materials obtained from the HMA production unit after you submit test results that comply with the mix design specifications
After completion of the JMF verification renewal document review, the Engineer verifies each proposed JMF within 20 days of receiving the verification renewal samples and the complete Contractor Job Mix Formula Renewal form
You may not adjust the JMF due to a failed verification For each HMA type and aggregate gradation specified, the Engineer verifies at no cost to you 1 proposed JMF renewal within a 24-month period
If the Engineer verifies the JMF renewal, the Engineer furnishes you a Hot Mix Asphalt Verification form. The Hot Mix Asphalt Verification form is valid for 24 months. 39-2.01A(4)(e) Job Mix Formula Modification
The Engineer verifies the modified JMF after the modified JMF HMA is placed and verification samples are taken within the first 750 tons. The Engineer tests verification samples for compliance with:
Hamburg wheel track mix design specifications
Air void content
Voids in mineral aggregate on plant-produced HMA mix design specifications Dust proportion mix design specifications
The Engineer may test for moisture susceptibility for compliance with the mix design specifications.
If the modified JMF is verified, the Engineer revises your Hot Mix Asphalt Verification form to include the new asphalt binder source, new liquid antistrip producer, or new liquid antistrip dosage. Your revised form will have the same expiration date as the original form.
If a modified JMF is not verified, stop production and any HMA placed using the modified JMF is rejected.
The Engineer deducts $2,000 from payments for each JMF modification. 39-2.01A(4)(f) Certifications
39-2.01A(4)(f)(i) General
Laboratories testing aggregate and HMA qualities used to prepare the mix design and JMF must be qualified under AASHTO re:source program and the Department's Independent Assurance Program. 39-2.01A(4)(f)(ii) Hot Mix Asphalt Plants
Before production, the HMA plant must have a current qualification under the Department's Material Plant Quality Program.
39-2.01A(4)(f)(iii)–39-2.01A(4)(f)(v) Reserved
39-2.01A(4)(g) Reserved
39-2.01A(4)(h) Quality Control
39-2.01A(4)(h)(i) General
QC test results must comply with the specifications for Department acceptance.
Condition each at-the-plant sample of HMA mixture for testing under AASHTO 283 in compliance with sections 7.1.2, 7.1.3, and 7.1.4 of AASHTO R 30. Condition each at-the-plant sample of HMA mixture when composite aggregate absorption factor is greater than 2.0 percent as indicated by the JMF in compliance with sections 7.1.2, 7.1.3, and 7.1.4 of AASHTO R 30.
Prepare 3 briquettes for air voids content and voids in mineral aggregate determination. Report the average of 3 tests.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-95 Except for smoothness, if 2 consecutive QC test results of the same quality characteristic or any 3 QC test results for 1 day's production do not comply with the materials specifications:
Stop HMA production
Notify the Engineer
Take corrective action
Demonstrate compliance with the specifications before resuming production and placement For QC tests performed under AASHTO T 30, results are considered 1 QC test regardless of number of sieves out of compliance.
Do not resume production and placement until the Engineer authorizes your corrective action proposal. 39-2.01A(4)(h)(ii) Reserved
39-2.01A(4)(h)(iii) Aggregates
39-2.01A(4)(h)(iii)(A) General
Reserved
39-2.01A(4)(h)(iii)(B) Aggregate Lime Treatments
If lime treatment is required, sample coarse and fine aggregates from individual stockpiles before lime treatment.
Combine aggregate in the JMF proportions. Test the aggregates under the test methods and frequencies shown in the following table:
Aggregate Quality Control During Lime Treatment
Quality characteristic Test method Minimum sampling and testing frequency Sand equivalent
a,b AASHTO T 176 1 per 750 tons of untreated aggregate
Percent of crushed particles AASHTO T 335
1 per 10,000 tons or 2 per project
whichever is greater
Los Angeles Rattler AASHTO T 96
Fine aggregate angularity AASHTO T 304, Method A
Flat and elongated particles ASTM D4791 aReport test results as the average of 3 tests from a single sample. bUse of a sand reading indicator is required as shown in AASHTO T 176, Figure 1. Sections 4.7, "Manual Shaker," 7.1.2, "Alternate Method No. 2," and 8.4.3, "Hand Method," do not apply. Prepare the stock solution as specified in section 4.8.1, "Stock solution with formaldehyde," except omit the addition of formaldehyde.
For lime slurry aggregate treatment, determine the aggregate moisture content at least once every 2 hours of treatment. Calculate moisture content under AASHTO T 255 and report it as a percent of dry aggregate weight. Use the moisture content calculations as a set point for the proportioning process controller.
The device controlling lime and aggregate proportioning must produce a treatment data log. The log must consist of a series of data sets captured at 10-minute intervals throughout daily treatment. The data must be a treatment activity register and not a summation. The material represented by a data set is the quantity produced 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after the capture time. Collected data must be stored by the controller for the duration of the Contract.
If 3 consecutive sets of recorded treatment data indicate a deviation of more than 0.2 percent above or below the lime ratio in the authorized JMF, stop treatment and take corrective action.
If a set of recorded treatment data indicates a deviation of more than 0.4 percent above or below the lime ratio in the authorized JMF, stop treatment and do not use the material represented by that set of data in HMA.
If 20 percent or more of the total daily treatment indicates a deviation of more than 0.2 percent above or below the lime ratio in the authorized JMF, stop treatment and do not use that day's treated aggregate in HMA.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-96 The Engineer may order you to stop aggregate treatment activities for any of the following:
You fail to submit treatment data log.
You fail to submit aggregate QC data for marinated aggregate.
You submit incomplete, untimely, or incorrectly formatted data.
You do not take corrective actions.
You take late or unsuccessful corrective actions.
You do not stop treatment when proportioning tolerances are exceeded.
You use malfunctioning or failed proportioning devices.
If you stop treatment for noncompliance, notify the Engineer of any corrective actions taken and conduct a successful 20-minute test run before resuming treatment. 39-2.01A(4)(h)(iv) Liquid Antistrip Treatment
For continuous mixing or batch-plant mixing, sample asphalt binder before adding liquid antistrip. For continuous mixing, sample the combined asphalt binder and liquid antistrip after the static mixer. 39-2.01A(4)(h)(v) Production Start-up Evaluation
You and the Engineer evaluate HMA production and placement at production start-up.
Within the first 750 tons produced on the 1st day of HMA production, in the Engineer's presence, and from the same production run, take samples of:
Aggregates
Asphalt binder
RAP
HMA
Sample aggregates from the combined cold-feed belt or hot bin. Take RAP samples from the RAP system.
For aggregates, RAP, and HMA, split the samples into at least 4 parts and label their containers. Submit 3 parts and keep 1 part.
You and the Engineer must test the samples and report test results, except for California Test 389 and AASHTO T 283 test results, within 5 business days of sampling. For California Test 389 and AASHTO T 283 test results, report test results within 15 days of sampling. If you proceed before receipt of the test results, the Engineer may consider the HMA placed to be represented by these test results.
Take one 4- or 6-inch diameter density core for each 250 tons or portion thereof of HMA placed. For each density core, the Engineer reports the bulk specific gravity determined under AASHTO T 275, Method A, in addition to the percent of theoretical maximum density.
California Test 389 and AASHTO T 283 are not required if production start-up evaluation is within 45 days of the date the Hot Mix Asphalt Verification form is signed.
If production stops for more than 60 days, perform a production start-up evaluation. If production stops for more than 30 days but less 60 days, perform a reduced production start-up evaluation. Reduced production start-up evaluation is production start-up evaluation without California Test 389 and AASHTO T 283.
If you proceed before receipt of the test results, the Engineer may consider the HMA placed to be represented by these test results. If production start-up evaluation fails, stop production. 39-2.01A(4)(h)(vi) Hot Mix Asphalt Density
During HMA placement determine HMA density using a nuclear gauge. On the 1st day of production, develop a correlation factor between cores and nuclear gauge under California Test 375.
Test for in-place density using cores and a nuclear gauge. Test at random locations you select and include the test results in your QC production tests reports.
39-2.01A(4)(h)(vii) Tapered Notched Wedge
Perform QC testing on the completed tapered notched wedge joint as follows:
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-97 Perform density tests using a calibrated nuclear gauge at a rate of 1 test for every 750-foot section along the joint. Select random locations for testing within each 750-foot section.
Perform density tests at the centerline of the joint, 6 inches from the upper vertical notch, after the adjacent lane is placed and before opening the pavement to traffic.
Determine theoretical maximum density.
Determine percent compaction of the longitudinal joint as the ratio of the daily average density to the maximum density test results.
Determine percent compaction values each day the tapered notched wedge joint is completed. If the percent compaction of 1 day's production is less than 91 percent, that day's notched wedge joint is rejected. Discontinue placement of the tapered notched wedge and notify the Engineer of changes you will make to your construction process to comply with the specifications. 39-2.01A(4)(h)(viii) Density Cores
Except for HMA pavement placed using method compaction, take 4- or 6-inch diameter density cores at least once every 5 business days. Take 1 density core for every 250 tons of HMA from random locations the Engineer selects. Take density cores in the Engineer's presence, and backfill and compact holes with authorized material. Before submitting a density core, mark it with the density core's location and place it in a protective container.
If a density core is damaged, replace it with a density core taken within 1 foot longitudinally from the original density core location. Relocate any density core located within 1 foot of a rumble strip to 1 foot transversely away from the rumble strip.
For a tapered notched wedge joint, take 4- or 6-inch diameter density cores 6 inches from the upper vertical notch of the completed longitudinal joint for every 3,000 feet at locations selected by the Engineer.
Take cores after the adjacent lane is placed and before opening the pavement to traffic. Take cores in the presence of the Engineer, and backfill and compact holes with authorized material. Before submitting a density core, mark it with the core's location, and place it in a protective container. 39-2.01A(4)(h)(ix) Reserved
39-2.01A(4)(i) Department Acceptance
39-2.01A(4)(i)(i) General
The Department tests treated aggregate for acceptance before lime treatment except for gradation.
The Engineer takes HMA samples for AASHTO T 283 and California Test 389 from any of the following locations:
Plant
Truck
Windrow
The Engineer takes HMA samples for all other tests from any of the following locations:
Plant
Truck
Windrow
Mat behind the paver
You must assist in collecting Engineer acceptance samples. Sample in the presence of the Engineer. Split the Engineer acceptance samples into at least 4 parts. Engineer retains 3 parts and you keep 1 part.
To obtain workability of the HMA sample for splitting, the Engineer reheats each sample of HMA mixture not more than 2 cycles. Each reheat cycle is performed by placing the loose mixture in a mechanical forced-draft oven for 2 hours or less after the sample reaches 140 degrees F.
The Engineer conditions each at-the-plant sample of HMA mixture for testing under AASHTO 283 in compliance with sections 7.1.2, 7.1.3, and 7.1.4 of AASHTO R 30. The Engineer conditions each at-theplant sample of HMA mixture when composite aggregate absorption factor is greater than 2.0 percent as indicated by the JMF in compliance with sections 7.1.2, 7.1.3, and 7.1.4 of AASHTO R 30.
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-98 No single aggregate or HMA test result may represent more than 750 tons or one day's production, whichever is less, except AASHTO T 283 and California Test 389.
Except for smoothness, if 2 consecutive Department acceptance test results of the same quality characteristic or any 3 Department acceptance test results for 1 day's production do not comply with the materials specifications:
Stop HMA production
Take corrective action
Demonstrate compliance with the specifications before resuming production and placement For Department acceptance tests performed under AASHTO T 30, results are considered 1 Department acceptance test regardless of the number of sieves out of compliance.
The Engineer accepts HMA based on:
Authorized JMF
Authorized QC plan
Asphalt binder compliance
Asphalt emulsion compliance
Visual inspection
Pavement smoothness
39-2.01A(4)(i)(ii) In-Place Density
Except for HMA pavement placed using method compaction, the Engineer tests the density core you take from each 250 tons of HMA. The Engineer determines the percent of theoretical maximum density for each density core by determining the density core's density and dividing by the theoretical maximum density.
Density cores must be taken from the final layer, cored through the entire pavement thickness shown. Where OGFC is required, take the density cores before placing OGFC.
If the percent of theoretical maximum density does not comply with the specifications, the Engineer must accept the HMA and take a payment deduction as shown in the following table:
Reduced Payment Factors for Percent of Maximum Theoretical Density HMA percent of
maximum theoretical
density
Reduced payment
factor
HMA percent of
maximum theoretical
density
Reduced payment
factor
91.0 0.0000 97.0 0.0000
90.9 0.0125 97.1 0.0125
90.8 0.0250 97.2 0.0250
90.7 0.0375 97.3 0.0375
90.6 0.0500 97.4 0.0500
90.5 0.0625 97.5 0.0625
90.4 0.0750 97.6 0.0750
90.3 0.0875 97.7 0.0875
90.2 0.1000 97.8 0.1000
90.1 0.1125 97.9 0.1125
90.0 0.1250 98.0 0.1250
89.9 0.1375 98.1 0.1375
89.8 0.1500 98.2 0.1500
89.7 0.1625 98.3 0.1625
89.6 0.1750 98.4 0.1750
89.5 0.1875 98.5 0.1875
89.4 0.2000 98.6 0.2000
89.3 0.2125 98.7 0.2125
89.2 0.2250 98.8 0.2250
89.1 0.2375 98.9 0.2375
89.0 0.2500 99.0 0.2500
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For acceptance of a completed tapered notched wedge joint, the Engineer determines density from cores you take every 3,000 feet.
39-2.01A(4)(i)(iii) Pavement Smoothness
39-2.01A(4)(i)(iii)(A) General
The Department verifies and accepts pavement smoothness based on the results of your inertial profiler testing under section 36-3.
Schedule smoothness testing with the Engineer. Unless otherwise authorized, all smoothness testing must be performed in the presence of the Engineer.
Measure smoothness of new pavement alignment or pavement realignment with an inertial profiler. The Department determines smoothness pay adjustments using the Pay Adjustment for New Pavement Alignment or Pavement Realignment table in section 39-2.01A(4)(i)(iii)(B).
Measure smoothness of pavement constructed on existing pavement surfaces with an inertial profiler. The Department determines pay adjustments as shown in the applicable Pay Adjustment for Pavement Constructed on Existing Pavement Surfaces table in section 39-2.01A(4)(i)(iii)(C).
Measure smoothness of:
Existing asphalt concrete surface before performing any work on the surface and submit the result labeled as the EXIST inertial profiler data file. Notify the Engineer if MRI results vary more than 10 percent from the MRI information provided by the Department at the time of advertisement. For projects suspended for more than 30 days, measure the smoothness of the existing surface that has not received an HMA overlay and submit the result labeled as EXISTR inertial profiler data file.
Existing pavement segments if structural repairs such as remove and replace asphalt concrete or leveling courses are made and submit the result labeled as BASELINE inertial profiler data file.
Pavement segments, exclusive of OGFC on new HMA, before performing any HMA smoothness corrections and submit the result labeled as PAVE inertial profiler data file.
Pavement segments, exclusive of OGFC on new HMA, after performing any HMA smoothness corrective work and submit the results labeled as FINAL inertial profiler data file. Use the PAVE inertial profiler data as the FINAL inertial profiler data if there is no corrective work in the segment.
Pavement segments of OGFC before performing any OGFC smoothness correction and submit the result labeled as PAVEO inertial profiler data file.
Pavement segments of OGFC after performing any OGFC smoothness corrective work and submit the result labeled as FINALO inertial profiler data file. Use the PAVEO inertial profiler data file as the FINALO inertial profiler data file when no corrective work in the segment is performed.
MRI0 is the lower MRI value from the EXIST and BASELINE profiles for the 0.1-mi segment.
Notify the Engineer 10 days before collecting inertial profiler data. Allow the Engineer 2 days after receipt of your data to complete inertial profiler verification of all data except the FINAL inertial profiler data. Allow the Engineer 10 days after receipt of your data to complete verification of FINAL inertial profiler data.
The Department uses the accepted inertial profiler data for acceptance and determination of the payment adjustment.
Segments may be correctively ground to improve pay adjustments to full pay. The Department does not allow corrective grinding into positive pay adjustments. The Department determines positive pay adjustment segments before any corrective grinding. Correction of ALR in positive pay adjustment segments cannot improve pay.
Corrective actions may be diamond grinding or remove and replace at your option and must comply with section 39-2.01C(16).
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-100 the OGFC is being placed. Smoothness requirements for OGFC are specified in section 39- 2.04A(4)(c)(iii). 39-2.01A(4)(i)(iii)(B) Pay Adjustments for New Pavement Alignment or Pavement Realignment The Department applies pavement smoothness pay adjustments to 0.1-mi segments based on your verified inertial profiler data as shown in the following table:
Pay Adjustment for New Pavement Alignment or Pavement Realignment MRISEG (in/mi) Pay adjustment per 0.1 mi
per lane ≥ 0.3'a
Pay adjustment per
0.1 mi per lane < 0.3'a Corrective action
≤ 40.00 + $900.00 + $450.00 None
40.01–50.00 + (50.00 - MRISEG) x
$90.00
+ (50.00 - MRISEG) x
$45.00 None
50.01–60.00 Full pay Full pay None
60.01–80.00 - (MRISEG - 60.00) x
$142.50
- (MRISEG - 60.00) x
$101.25 Optional
> 80.00 -- -- Mandatory
aTotal HMA thickness exclusive of OGFC and HMA leveling courses and structural section repairs.
No ALR over 160 in/mi are allowed.
39-2.01A(4)(i)(iii)(C) Pay Adjustments for Pavement Constructed on Existing Pavement Surfaces The Department applies pavement smoothness payment adjustments using a pay range of target MRI. The target MRI (MRIT) is determined based on the EXIST or BASELINE MRI (MRI0) exclusive of the OGFC and the number of opportunities as shown in the following table:
Target MRI (MRIT)
Number of opportunities Target MRI (MRIT)
a
1 = 0.2 x MRI0 + 45
2 = 0.1 x MRI0 + 50
3 or more = 55
aIf the calculated MRIT is less than 55, use MRIT = 55.
Opportunities for improving smoothness include:
A single lift of asphalt. Where an HMA layer thickness allows the layer to be placed in more than 1 lift, the number of opportunities will be equal to the maximum number of lifts the layer can be broken into regardless of aggregate size chosen.
Micro milling or cold planing not in the same shift as the paving. When you choose to micro mill or cold plane and pave in the same shift but have the option to micro mill or cold plane and pave in different shifts, the micro milling or cold planning will still be considered a separate opportunity.
Segment correction.
The Department applies pavement smoothness pay adjustments to 0.1-mi segments based on your verified inertial profiler data as shown in the following table:
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6th & Cummins Traffic Safety Project – CIP #12023 Page | 6-101 Pay Adjustment for Pavement Constructed on Existing Pavement Surfaces Pay Rangesb
Payment
adjustment per 0.1 mi
per lane ≥ 0.30'a
Payment
adjustment per 0.1 mi
per lane < 0.30'a
Corrective action
MRISEG ≤ MRIT - 20 + $900.00 + $450.00
May only grind
areas to meet ALR
thresholds
MRIT - 20 < MRISEG ≤ MRIT - 5 + ((MRIT - 5) -
MRISEG) x $60.00
+ ((MRIT - 5) -
MRISEG) x $30.00
May only grind
areas to meet ALR
thresholds
MRIT - 5 < MRISEG ≤ MRIT + 5 Full pay Full pay
May only grind
areas to meet ALR
thresholds
MRIT + 5 < MRISEG ≤ greater of 90 or
(MRIT + 20)
- (MRISEG - (MRIT +
5)) x $190.00,
deduction not to
exceed - $2,850
- (MRISEG - (MRIT +
5)) x $90.00,
deduction not to
exceed - $1,350
Corrective actions
permitted
MRISEG > greater of 90 or (MRIT +
20) -- -- Mandatory
correction aTotal HMA thickness exclusive of OGFC and HMA leveling courses and structural section repairs. bMRISEG = the MRI of each 0.1-mile section of completed lane after all corrections.
No ALR greater than ALRMAX are allowed. ALRMAX is the greater value of 160 in/mi or calculated value using the following equation: