734.01Description
The work under this Section shall cover the work of decommissioning, removal (wholly or in part), the satisfactory salvaging or disposal of, or the r elocation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) infrastructure and/or equipment as designated on the Plans or in the Proposal. Salvaging of materials for reuse by the State will be required only when such is designated by the Plans or Proposal; otherwise, the materials shall become the property of the Contractor. Quantities and limits of this type of work indicated on the Plans are approximate only, subject to the Engineer’s evaluation of the actual site condition.
734.03Construction Requirements
734.02Materials
All new ITS materials required shall meet the applicable requirements of Section 729 and Section 893. All other new materials required shall meet the applicable requirements of Division 800, Materials.
Wood Pole (Service Pole), required for relocation of electrical power service or aerial cable installation, shall be in accordance with these Specifications, Plans, National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) requirements, and local utility codes. The wood pole installation shall include guy wire(s), grounding system, and riser in accordance with Article
893.13“Electrical Power Service and Transformer”
Wood Pole shall be in accordance with Sub-Article 893.11(a) “Service Pole (Wood Pole)” material requirements. Guy Wire (a.k.a. down guy) shall be in accordance with Sub-Article 893.11(f) “Guy Wire” material requirements. Grounding and ground electrodes shall be in accordance with Sub-Article 893.11(i) “Grounding” material requirements.
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The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, City, and County laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances covering moving, re -establishing, demolition, or disposal of ITS infrastructure, structures, and/or equipment, materials, and appurtenances. Any utility service requiring disconnection or reconnection shall be done in accordance with: current local codes and practices of the type utility involved; the utility’s regulations; and, shall meet the approval of the Utility.
For fiber optic infrastructure work, a qualified Fiber Optic Technician shall oversee said work. The Fiber Optic Technician shall be approved in accordance with Item 729.03(b)1 “Fiber Optic Technician Qualifications” prior to commencing work.
Removal of ITS Infrastructure and/or Equipment shall consist of the demolition and disposal of the materials and associated equipment identified in the contract. It shall also include the restoration of the area of removal to a stable, uniformly graded ground surface. Use of methods or equipment which might damage existing or completed infras tructure, infrastructure to be retained, or portions thereof, shall not be permitted. The Contractor shall protect adjacent infrastructure, structures, utilities, and their contents that are designated to remain. Any damage due to negligence on the part of the Contractor shall be cause for the Engineer to order its replacement or repair. The cost of replacement or repair shall be borne fully by the Contractor. Where Plans call for removal of existing ITS infrastructure and/or equipment to salvage or reuse elsewhere, the Contractor shall take care to prevent damaging the existing infrastructure/equipment during removal and adhering to all of the requirements of Section 729 for installation that pertain to removal and handling (e.g., fiber optic cable minimu m bending radius and tensile loading requirements, OTDR testing, etc.).
All aerial fiber optic cable and associated equipment designated or directed to be removed shall be removed in such a manner that the existing supporting infrastructure will not be damaged. All undergrade fiber optic cable and associated equipment designated or directed to be removed shall be removed in such a manner that the existing infrastructure will not be damaged unless otherwise noted on the Plans. All fiber optic cable identified for removal shall be removed and not abandoned regardless if other roadway work would demolish it with their processes. Fiber optic cable identified for removal is considered a life/safety hazard waste upon removal and must be recycled and/or disposed of in accordance with any regulatory, statutory, or other State/Local requirements. All fiber optic cable and associated equipment designated for removal shall NOT be removed until the existing equipment, data communications, and facilities have been relocated or
Construction Requirements
decommissioned as per the Plans. Removal shall not commence until so designated and approved by the Engineer. Prior to any interruptions of fiber optic cable service, the Region Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) Engineer and the Region Traffic Management Center (RTMC) Supervisor shall be contacted and schedules coordinated to minimize down time of the ITS and traffic signal system(s) being served by said fiber optic cable.
All ITS infrastructure and associated equipment designated or directed to be removed shall be removed in such a manner that the existing supporting infrastructure will not be damaged unless otherwise noted on the Plans. All ITS infrastructure and associated equipment identified for removal shall be removed and not abandoned regardless if other roadway work would demolish it with their processes. All ITS infrastructure and associated equipment identified for removal shall be delivered, in working order without damage or blemish, to designated entity/office as indicated on the Plans. Any ITS it ems or components designated for disposal on the plans shall be recycled and/or disposed of in accordance with any regulatory, statutory, or other State/Local requirements. All ITS infrastructure and associated equipment designated for removal shall NOT be removed until all required and relocated/existing supporting equipment, data communications, and facilities work has been completed as designated by the Plans. Removal shall not commence until so designated and approved by the Engineer. Prior to any interruptions of ITS infrastructure and related service, the Region Transportation Systems Management & Operations (TSM&O) Engineer and the Region Traffic Management Center
and traffic signal system(s) being served by said ITS infrastructure.
Relocation of ITS Infrastructure and/or Equipment shall consist of the removal, storage, and re- installation of the materials and associated equipment identified in the contract. It shall also include: the restoration of the area of removal to a stable, uniformly graded ground surface; any testing or recommissioning of said equipment and or materials (e.g., OTDR and fiber optic testing, system/sub- system testing, Bench testing, Field testing, Acceptance testing, and/or Burn -In, etc.). Use of methods or equipment which might damage existing or completed infrastructure, infrastructure to be retained, or portions thereof, shall not be permitted. The Contractor shall protect adjacent infrastructure, structures, utilities, and their contents that are designated to remain. Any damage due to negligence on the part of the Contractor shall be cause for the Engineer to order its replacement or repair. The cost of replacement or repair shall be borne fully by the Contractor. Where Plans call for relocation of existing ITS infrastructure and/or equipment to salvage or reuse elsewhere, the Contractor shall take care to preven t damaging the existing infrastructure/equipment during the removal, storage, and re -installation process; and, shall also adhere to all of the requirements of Section 729 for installation that pertain to removal, installation and handling (e.g., fiber optic cable minimum bending radius and tensile loading requirements, OTDR testing, etc.). Grounding and ground electrodes installation shall be in accordance with Sub-Article 729.03(k) “Grounding, Lightning Protection, Insulation, and Circuit Continuity”.
Wood Pole (Service Pole), required for relocation of electrical power service or aerial cable installation, shall be installed in accordance with these Specifications, Plans, National Electrical Code
The wood pole shall be installed with guy wire(s), grounding system, and riser in accordance with Sub-Article 729.03(m) “Electrical Power Service and Transformer”. The riser shall be an attached raceway with conduit and fittings where required for undergrade to aerial cable transitions. Wood Pole shall be installed in accordance with Item 729.03(m)1 “Service Pole (Wood Pole)”. Guy Wire (a.k.a. down guy) installation shall be in accordance with Item 729.03(m)2 “Guy Wire”.
Construction Requirements
Grounding and ground electrodes installation shall be in accordance with Sub-Article 729.03(k) “Grounding, Lightning Protection, Insulation, and Circuit Continuity”. (e)Abandoning of ITS Infrastructure and/or Equipment.
All foundations, when abandoned, shall have the top of the foundation, anchor bolts frame and conduit removed to a depth of not less than 12 inches or as directed below the surface of existing pavement and/or established finish grade. The resulting hole shall be backfilled with material to match the existing surface.
All underground conduits, when abandoned, shall have the conduit entries/openings removed to a depth of not less than 12 inches or as di rected below the surface of existing pavement and/or established finish grade. Any resulting holes shall be backfilled with material to match the existing surface.
The Contractor sha ll remove and dispose of ITS infrastructure (e.g., fiber optic cable, etc.) and associated equipment designated for removal on the Plans. The disposal method and timeframe for disposal shall be approved by the Engineer in accordance with all applicable ru les and regulations, project notes, and Sequence of Construction requirements. Disposal of debris and materials not allowed for reuse shall be done in accordance with the requirements for disposal given in Sub-Article 201.03(d). After the removal of ITS infrastructure and/or equipment has been completed, the Contractor shall grade the area of removal to produce a stable, uniform ground surface. All trenches and excavations resulting from the removal of ITS infrastructure shall be backfilled with suitable materials placed in accordance with Section 210. When clearing and grubbing is not a part of the contract, the Contractor shall obtain approval from the Engineer to cut trees that interfere with ITS infrastructure and/or equipment removal or relocation.
The Contractor shall update as-built documentation of all work provided in accordance with these Specifications and the requirements set in Item 729.03(a)4 “As-Built Drawings”.
Coordination with roadway, traf fic signals, and bridge work shall be of prime importance to prevent undue damage to completed items of work and to existing facilities. Any damage to existing facilities caused by the removal, , relocation, or installation of the material or equipment required under
this Specification shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Department.
The Contractor shall field verify equipment locations with the Engineer prior to commencing work.
The Contractor shall restore site(s) in accordance with these Specifications. During the removal
or relocation of ITS infrastructure and/or equipment, removal of brush, trees, fencing, and other
obstructions within the right-of-way, this work shall comply with Section 210 and shall be paid for
separately under that Section unless otherwise shown on the Plans. Landscaping shall be restored to
original or better condition if disturbed.
Excavation required for the removal, relocation and placement of ITS infrastructure and/or
equipment (e.g., conduits, foundations, commboxes, ITS poles, etc.) shall be performed in such manner
as to cause the least possible injury to pavement, curbs or other improvements.
Trenches shall not be excavated wider than necessary for the proper installation and/or removal
of the conduits, wires and/or fiber optic cables. Excavating shall not be performed until immediately
before removal and/or relocation of conduit and other appliances. The material from the excavation
shall be placed in a position where the least interference with the surface drainage will occur. Any
trenches required for construction shall be backfilled the same day. Surplus excavated materials shall
be removed from the site the same day or stockpiled in accordance with Section 210 and disposed of
by the Contractor, as directed by the Engineer. Compaction shall be accomplished to the extend
necessary to prevent future settlement of the backfill.
The Contractor shall be required to restore any areas disturbed by his work to their original
condition without additional cost to the Department.
734.04Method of Measurement
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The Contractor shall fill all holes or pits resulting from removal operations with suitable material
as approved by the Engineer. The backfilled areas shall be compacted to the density of the surrounding
ground, or as specified.
Method of Measurement
The Removal and Relocation of Intelligent Transportation Systems shall be measured for payment
by the appropriate items complete, in place, acceptably removed and/or relocated (and where
applicable: tested and operational) in accordance with the following:
ITEM 734-U: Wood Pole shall be measured per each.
ITEM 734-W: Relocation of ITS Infrastructure shall be measured per lump sum.
ITEM 734-X: Removal of Fiber Optic Cable shall be measured per lump sum.
ITEM 734-X: Removal of ITS Infrastructure shall be measured per lump sum.
734.05Basis of Payment
Unless otherwise indicated below, the payments shall be made in increments of:
installation of item(s) [Partial payments may be made in accordance with Article 109.07
up to this percentage.];
ITEM 734-U. WOOD POLE, measured as noted above, will be paid for at the contract bid price,
which shall be full compensation for furnishing, installing, and testing, complete in place, as shown on
the Plans, with the following:
hardware, and grounding system;
complete this item of work.
[Please Note: Messenger Wire, Conductors, and Conduit are separate Section 729 pay items.]
ITEM 734-U will be paid at 100% of the contract bid price upon completion of the installation of
the wood pole.
ITEM 734-W. RELOCATION OF ITS INFRASTRUCTURE, measured as noted above, will be paid for at
the contract bid price, which shall be full compensation for relocation of ITS equipment, as indicated
on the Plans and this Specification, complete and accepted by the Engineer, and shall also include
removal, storage, and re-installation of the following: ITS poles and foundations; ITS cabinets (includes
all equipment and materials contained within cabinet along with mounting hardware; e.g., network
switch, fiber distribution unit, vehicle detection components, and other as noted on plans); ITS cabinet
foundation and concrete pads; ITS equipment (e.g., camera, vehicle detection equipment, etc.) along
with mounting hardware; or other materials called for on the Plans; and includes all materials, backfill
and seeding, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete this item
of work.
ITEM 734-W shall be paid for in accordance with Section 109 as approved by the Engineer.
ITEM 734-X. REMOVAL OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE, measured as noted above, will be paid for at the
contract bid price, which shall be full compensation for removal of existing fiber optic cable, as
indicated on the Plans and this Specification, complete and accepted by the Engineer, and shall also
include removal of the following: commboxes; pull boxes; fiber marker posts; riser assembly (includes
riser conduit and mounting hardware); messenger wire, lashing and associated hardware; splice
closures; and includes all materials, backfill and seeding, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, and
incidentals necessary to complete this item of work.
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ITEM 734-X. REMOVAL OF ITS INFRASTRUCTURE, measured as noted above, will be paid for at the
contract bid price, which shall be full compensation for removal of ITS equipment, as indicated on the
Plans and this Specification, complete and accepted by the Engineer, and shall also include removal of
the following: ITS poles and foundations; ITS cabinets (includes all equipment and materials contained
within cabinet along with mounting hardware; e.g., network switch, fiber distribution unit, vehicle
detection components, and other as noted on plans); ITS cabinet foundation and concrete pads; ITS
equipment (e.g., camera, vehicle detection equipment, etc.) along with mounting hardware; or other
materials called on the Plans; and, include all materials, backfill and seeding, labor, equipment, tools,
transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete this item of work.
ITEM 734-X shall be paid for in accordance with Section 109 as approved by the Engineer.
734-U Wood Pole – per each
734-W Relocation of ITS Infrastructure ( 1 ) – per lump sum
734-X Removal of Fiber Optic Cable ( 2 ) – per lump sum
734-X Removal of ITS Infrastructure ( 1 ) – per lump sum
Segment.
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