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miscellaneous parts necessary 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 materials in a designated location on the project, and for any materials, equipment, tools, labor and incidentals necessary to complete this item of work. Retroreflective Signpost Strips will be paid at the contract unit price per each which shall be full compensation for all materials, tools, labor, and incidentals necessary to furnish and install the completed reflective wrap.
710-A Class * Sign Panels - per square foot {square meter} 710-B Roadway Sign Post ( Description & Size ) - per linear foot {meter} 710-C Removal of Existing Roadway Signs - per lump sum 710-F Retroreflective Signpost Strips – per each * Appropriate Class ROADWAY SIGN RELOCATION AND RENOVATION
711.01Description
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 existing 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.
711.02Materials
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.
711.03Construction Requirements
The relocation of existing signs shall in general require the removal of a complete sign assembly (panel or panels and supports) and the reinstallation of the assembly at a new designated location. The method of removal shall 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 additional compensation. 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 shoe 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 cannot 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 assembly 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 PERMANENT BARRICADE 612
supports during the relocation of the permanent supports. Any temporary support must be approved before use.
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 reinstallation, the sign panels shall be cleaned with approved cleaning material.
711.04Method 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.
711.05Basis of Payment
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.
711-A Roadway Sign Relocation - per lump sum 711-B Roadway Sign Renovation - per lump sum PERMANENT BARRICADE
713.01Description
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.
713.02Materials
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.
713.03Construction Requirements
All the work performed in the installation of the permanent barricade system shall be performed in a competent, workmanlike manner.
Posts shall be erected as specified in Item 630.03(a)1 unless shown otherwise on the plans.
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