711.03 Construction Requirements.
710.05 Basis of Payment.
a.Unit Price Coverage . Sign Panels measured as noted above will be paid for at the contract unit price bid per square foot {square meter} which shall be full compensation for the sign face complete in place on its support assembly and includes all costs necessary for obtaining the material, processing, all copy, symbols, legend and the like, and for all hardware necessary to furnish and install the sign on its supports in accordance with plan details and for all equipment, tools, labor and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Posts measured as noted above will be paid for at the contract unit price per linear foot {meter} which shall be full compensation for the particular size post involved completely ins talled in its proper position. Said unit price bid shall include all costs necessary to obtain materials, fabrication, processing, excavation, erecting, backfilling, backfill material, concrete, steel, clearing, all hardware, and miscellaneous parts necess ary to furnish and install the post in accordance with plan details and for all equipment, tools, labor and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Removal of existing signs under Item 710 -C, measured as noted above, will be paid for at the contract lump sum price bid which shall be full compensation for the dismantling, removal of the designated sign assemblies or portion of the sign assembly, the salvaging of materials or reuse when designated, the stacking or storage of the salvaged materi als in a designated location on the project, and for any materials, equipment, tools, labor and incidentals necessary to complete this item of work.
b.Payment will be made under Item No .: 710-A Class * , ** Sign Panels *** - per square foot {squ are meter} 710-B Roadway Sign Post ( Description & Size ) - per linear foot {meter} 710-C Removal of Existing Roadway Signs - per lump sum * Appropriate Class ** Aluminum Flat Aluminum Multiple Flat Aluminum Multiple Extruded *** Approximate thicknes s of panel material desired. ROADWAY SIGN RELOCATION AND RENOVATION
711.01 Description.
This Section shall cover the work of removing and relocating designated existing ground mounted roadway signs. Said work requires the satisfactory removal of the existing signs, their supports and foundation and the reinstallation of the sign assembly on their supports and new foundations. This Section shall also cover the work of renovating designated exist ing ground mounted roadway signs. The renovation may include, but not be limited to, cleaning the sign, replacing the sign copy, replacing sign panels and reworking the support system. The plans will show the extent of work to be performed under this item.
711.02 Materials.
Materials involved in the work under this Section will be basically the reuse of existing signs and their supports. Any replacement or new materials required shall comply with the appropriate requirements of
Article 710 — 02.
711.03 Constr uction Requirements.
a.General . The relocation of existing signs shall in general require the removal of a complete sign assembly (panel or panels and supports) and the re- installation of the assembly at a new designated location. The method of removal s hall be basically that of the Contractor provided such does not damage the assembly, Any damage shall require replacement of the damaged parts using materials complying with the provisions of Article 710.02 or repair of the parts as directed, without addit ional compensation.
711.04 Method of Measurement.
Care shall be taken in removing the concrete from the support stubs so as to preclude undue damage to the stub. Any damage which will affect the reinstallation procedure shall be repaired as directed. Note is made of the fact that the s hoe assemblies are matched plates and must be retained as such, otherwise the unit will not function as designed. In addition, the shoe assembly shall be reinstalled in the same manner prescribed in Subarticle 710.03(d). Any support foundation which can no t be satisfactorily removed may be left in place provided it will not be in the way of construction and it is removed to a depth of not less than 1 foot {0.5 m} below the actual ground surface and the area backfilled as directed with suitable material. The renovation of existing roadway signs may include work to the existing sign, sign structure, or sign appurtenances. The plans will show the signs, and the work to be done to each sign, included under the renovation item. Any dismantling of the sign assembl y as well as reassembly to be done under either the relocation or renovation shall be performed in such a manner as to preclude damaging of the assembly materials. The Sign Panels are essential for traffic control, hence, unless the road is closed to traffic, they shall not be down more than eight hours and in no case overnight. This may require the use of temporary supports during the relocation of the permanent supports. Any temporary support must be approved before use.
b.Installation of Sign Asse mblies . The installation of the relocated supports and panels shall be as prescribed in Article 710.03 for new signs. The existing supports may be reused provided they are not damaged during removal operations, or the Contractor may furnish new supports at his option. After completion of the re -installation, the sign panels shall be cleaned with approved cleaning material.
711.04 Method of Measurement.
Measurement of relocated ground mounted roadway signs will be on a lump sum basis for all signs designated to be relocated. Measurement of renovated ground mounted roadway signs will be on a lump sum basis for all signs designated on the plans to be renovated.
711.05 Basis of Payment.
a.Unit Price Coverage . Complete and accepted relocated ground mounted roadway sign assemblies, measured as noted above, will be paid for at the contract lump sum price bid, which shall be full compensation for the removal and relocation of the sign assembly (panel and supports) complete in place on its supports at the designated locations, for the cleaning of the panels, for furnishing all hardware or other material necessary for the re -installation of the sign assembly, for the satisfactory removal and re -installation of the supports including the excavation and backfill of the areas (old area and new area of the installation), disposal of excess materials for new foundations for supports and for all other materials, equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals necessary to complete this item of work. Complete and accepted renovated ground mounted roadway sign assemblies, measured as noted above, will be paid for at the contract lump sum price bid which shall be full compensation for renovating the sign assembly according to plan details and for all materials, equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals necessary to complete this item of work.
b.Payment will be made under Item No .: 711-A Roadway Sign Relocation - per lump sum 711-B Roadway Sign Renovation - per lump sum
715.01 Description
SECTION 713 PERMANENT BARRICADE
713.01 Description.
This Section shall cover the work of furnishing and installing a complete permanent barricade system at the location shown on the plans or designated and in conformity with plan requirements and these specifications.
713.02 Materials.
Materials furnished for use shall be new, complying with the requirements specified on the plans and with the appropriate sections of Division 800, Materials, with special reference made to Sections 864, 880 and 881.
713.03 Construction Requirements.
a.General . All the work performed in the installation of the permanent barricade system shall be performed in a competent, workmanlike manner.
b.Erecting Posts . Posts shall be erected as specified in Item 630.03(a)1 unless shown otherwise on the plans.
c.Attaching Panels and Hazard Markers . Panels and hazard markers for the barricade shall be fastened to the rails in the manner shown on the plans. The reflectorized Type III sheeting may be affixed to the panels either before or after the panels have be en fastened to the rails.
713.04 Method of Measurement.
Permanent Barricades installed as directed and accepted will be measured in linear feet {meters} to the nearest 0.1 foot {0.1 m} from end to end of each continuous installation. No separate payment will be made for any item or part of the barricade system.
713.05 Basis of Payment.
a.Unit Price Coverage . Accepted permanent barricade installed, measured as provided above, will be paid for at the contract bid price per linear foot {meter} for permanent barricade which shall be payment in full for the furnishing and installing of the barricade complete in place, including posts, rails, hardware, panels, reflectorized sheeting, and hazard markers and all equipment, tools, labor, and incidentals necessary t o complete the work.
b.Payment will be made under Item No .: 713-A Permanent Barricades - per linear foot {meter} SECTION 715 OVERHEAD ROADWAY SIGN STRUCTURES
715.01 Description
a.General . This Section shall cover the work of designing, furnishing, fabricating and erecting a complete permanent overhead sign supporting structure, less sign panels, complete in place, ready for attachment of sign panels and includes such auxiliary equipment as is specified by plan details. Such structures shall be designed in accordance with requirements noted hereinafter and plan details to the lines, grades and dimensions designated on the plans. The total length and upright height of the structures shall be verified by the contractor before s ubmitting the designs and details. The Contractor shall prepare and submit as soon as possible, after issuance of the notice to proceed, all required design drawings, design computations and other necessary supporting data for approval.
Source: Alabama Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2022 Edition. Pages 612–613 of 934.