611ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURES FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS, DEVICES, AND INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM DEVICES

611-1 Description.

This Section sets forth Contract acceptance procedures for installations of traffic control signals and devices and for equipment purchase contracts.

611-2 Acceptance of Traffic Control Signal and Device Installations.

611-2.1 Partial Acceptance: The Engineer may make inspection for partial acceptance

under the Contract in accordance with 5 -10 of a complete traffic control signal and device installation upon its completion in accordance with the Contract Documents and at such time that other parts of the total Contract are at a stage of completion that either require or allow the installation to operate in a manner which is in accordance with the Contract Documents. Before inspection for partial acceptance, the Engineer will require the satisfactory completion of all field tests of completed installations in accordance with the requirements of 611 -4. The Engineer will make inspection for partial acceptance in accordance with 5 -10 in company with a Contractor's representative and, when applicable, a representative of the agency designated to accept maintenance responsibility.

611-2.2 Final Acceptan ce: The Engineer will make inspection for final acceptance of

traffic control signal and device installations as part of all work under the Contract in accordance with 5-11, only after satisfactory completion of all field tests of completed installations a nd on the basis of a comprehensive field inspection of all equipment installations.

611-2.2 1 Traffic Control Signal and Device Installation: Submit Form

750-010-02, Submittal Data – Traffic Control Equipment for each cabinet location to the Engineer. Th e Engineer will make the final inspection with a Contractor's representative and a representative of the agency designated to accept maintenance responsibility. The Engineer will submit the approved form to the District Traffic Operations Engineer and plac e a hard copy in the cabinet at each location. Transfer warranties and guarantees on equipment to the Department in accordance with Section 608. For traffic signal installations, submit form 700 -010-22, Final acceptance of Traffic Signal Installation(s), a nd Transfer of Maintenance, to the Engineer.

611-2.2 2 Intelligent Transportation System Device Installation: The Engineer

will make the final inspection with a Contractor's representative and a representative of the agency designated to accept maintenan ce responsibility. Transfer warranties and guarantees on equipment to the Department in accordance with Section 608. Final acceptance of ITS installation is contingent on successfully completing the ITS Acceptance Test section.

611-2.3 As-Built Documentat ion: As a condition precedent to acceptance under 611 -2.1

or 611-2.2, submit as -built drawings for all installations, signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer or Professional Surveyor and Mapper registered in the State of Florida, along with supplement al as-built information using Feature Import Templates and Attribute Forms used for the Department’s ITS Facility Management (ITSFM) System. Feature Import Templates can be found on the Department’s web site: https://www.fdot.gov/traffic/itsfm .

611-2.3 1 Submittal Requirements: Submit as -built plans for review by the

Engineer. As -built plans must be PDF files, in the same scale and content as the Plans and formatted on 11 -inch by 17-inch sheets. Signing and pavement marking plan sheets may be used instead of signalization plan sheets, if a substantial number of changes from the original Plans FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents must be recorded. If, in the opinion of the Engineer, the changes cannot be clearl y delineated on the existing drawings, clearly delineate all changes on 11 -inch by 17-inch detail sheets, enlarged 200% from the reproductions. Submit fiber optic splicing diagrams detailing all cable splices, terminations, equipment port assignments, a nd optical circuit path names within the communication network. Include cable manufacturer, type, strand count, and cable sequential reading at each pull box entrance/exit, each side of the splice enclosure, and at patch panel terminations. As-built submittals must include an inventory of all traffic control signals and devices, and support structures. The inventory must include horizontal position geographic coordinate data collected using Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) equipment. The inventory must include , at a minimum, the manufacturer, model, and serial number for each device or completed assembly. Submit coordinate data for pull boxes as well as conduit and cable at 100 -foot intervals including changes in direction. All support struct ures, equipment cabinets and other fixed location features must be assigned a unique site ID name to create a common association between the as -built plans, inventory forms, and the ITSFM system. Include data for all components listed in 611 -2.3.2, except those listed in 611 -2.3.2.2 and 611 -2.3.2.5. Aerial photographs may be submitted with as -built plan submittals to provide supplementary information. The aerials should not include extra features such as the right of way, baseline, or roadway edges. The aerials may be used as a base for the as -built plans with mile post and offset dimensions. Make any corrections resulting from the Engineer’s review and resubmit as -built plans as a condition precedent to acceptance of the installation. Submit the ITSFM el ectronic files in any of the following software formats:

611-2.3 2 Components: As a minimum, identify all traffic control devices, poles,

support structures, cabinets, pull and splice boxes, hubs, conduit duct banks, access points, and power services, and utility demarcation points.

611-2.3 2.1 Conduit and Cable: Identify all conduit and cable with

unique line styles for routing (communic ation, electrical, and joint -use trenched) that are clearly identified in a legend on each plan sheet. Identify the type of cable (example - 7 conductor signal cable) and label the number of conductors, fiber strands or other identifying features of the ca ble. For conduit duct banks, clearly note conduit and innerduct size, length, material, and number of runs.

611-2.3 2.2 Loops and Detection Zones: Identify the location of all

installed loops (including the distance from the stop bar for the advance loo ps), the path of each loop to the pull box, the loop window and the path of the loop lead -in to the controller cabinet. Identify the device location and the approximate detection area for detection systems that are not embedded in or under pavement.

611-2.3 2.3 Pull Boxes: Label unused and out of service pull boxes

clearly. Show distances to each pull box from the nearest edgeline, stop bar, or other permanent FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents feature. If an edgeline is not near a pull box or would not clearly identify its location; a fi xed monument may be used (example - FDOT pole or structure).

611-2.3 2.4 Poles: Identify poles from the nearest edgeline of both

approaches. If an edgeline is not near a pole or would not clearly identify its location, a fixed monument may be used.

611-2.3 2.5 Signal Heads: As-built plans must show the final location of

signal heads. Each signal head shall be identified by its corresponding movement number.

611-2.3 2.6 Cabinet: The type of cabinet and inventory of internal

components must be docume nted. Controller manufacturer along with the controller model number shall be submitted for all traffic signal cabinets. A cabinet corner “blow up” shall be submitted detailing pull box locations with all conduit and cable.

611-2.4 Installation Inspection Requirements: Meet the requirements of Section 105.

611-3 Signal Timing.

Set the timing of a traffic signal or system of traffic control devices in accordance with the Contract Documents, unless approved otherwise in writing by the Engineer.

611-4 Field Tests of Installations.

Perform the following tests in the presence of the Engineer and, when applicable, a representative of the agency designated to accept maintenance responsibility.

611-4.1 Traffic Control Signal and Device Ins tallation:

Continuity: Test each signal head circuit, pedestrian detector circuit, vehicle detector loop circuit, and interconnect signal circuit for continuity. Functional: Perform a functional test that demonstrates that every part of the installation functions as specified. Induced Voltage on traffic signal connections: Measure the voltage between each signal head indication field terminal and the AC neutral circuit in the controller cabinet during the off (dark) state of each signal head indication. Ensure that the voltage does not exceed 2 VAC, RMS. If this value is exceeded, take the following action to reduce the value to 2 VAC, RMS:

611-4.2 Intelligent Transportation System Dev ice Installation: Test all stand -alone

functions of the ITS devices as detailed in the Contract Documents and as approved by the Engineer. For the managed field Ethernet switch (MFES), complete FDOT Form Number 750-040-07 for all installed field switches . For the closed --circuit television (CCTV) camera, complete FDOT Form Number 750-040-08 for all installed CCTV cameras. For microwave vehicle detection system (MVDS), complete FDOT Form Number 750-040-09 for all installed MVDS sensors. For the camer a lowering device (CLD), complete FDOT Form Number 750-040-10 for all installed CLDs. For the dynamic message sign (DMS), complete FDOT Form Number 750-040-11 for all installed DMS. For the remote power management unit (RPMU), complete FDOT Form Number 750-040-12 for all installed RPMU. For ITS devices without official FDOT forms, evaluate ITS devices as per Contract Documents and as approved by the Engineer. Complete approved data forms and turn them over to the Engineer for approval. Provide a min imum notice of 10 calendar days prior to all tests to permit the Engineer or their representative to observe each test. If any unit fails to pass its stand -alone test, correct the unit, or substitute another unit in its place, then repeat the test. If a unit has been modified as a result of a stand -alone test failure, prepare a report describing the nature of the failure and the corrective action taken and submit it to the Engineer prior to re -testing the unit. If a failure pattern develops, the Engin eer may direct that modification be made to all units without additional cost to the Department or an extension of the Contract Time. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents

611-5 ITS System Acceptance Test.

After the stand -alone tests have been completed and approved by the Engineer, perform the System Acceptance Test in the presence of the Engineer and, when applicable, a representative of the agency designated to accept maintenance responsibility. Conduct an approved 30 -day System Acceptance Test during which all ITS Systems, Sub-Systems and , at a minimum, all control, monitoring, and communication functions of the field equipment are evaluated from a Transportation Management Center (TMC). Complete the System Acceptance Test documentation and turn them over to the Engineer for approval. During the 30 -day test period, limit device outages to 10% or less, a minimum of a single unit if less than 10 devices or the allowable threshold required in the Contract Documents, whichever is less. Should an outage of more than 10% of the total number of d evices occur, a single unit or more if less than 10 devices or the allowable threshold in the Contract Documents, then the System Acceptance Test has failed. Upon the failure of the System Acceptance Test, the 30 -day testing window shall pause until all d evices are fully functional. In addition to pausing and extending the test period by the number of days lost by failure and repair time, the Engineer has the option of restarting the full 30-day test. Upon the successful completion of the System Acceptan ce Test, the Engineer will submit to the Contractor a letter of approval stating the first and last day of the 30-day system test period.

611-6 Contractor’s Warranty Period for Installations.

611-6.1 General Requirements: Repair or replace any defective c omponents or work of

the installations for a 90 -day period after final acceptance.

611-6.2 Contractor’s Responsibilities: During the warranty period, the Contractor is

responsible for the following:

611-6.3 Department’s Responsibilities: During the warranty period, the Department is

responsible for the following:

611-7 Manufacturer’s Tests and Certifications.

For materials which may not require formal testing, the Engineer reserves the right to require certifications from the manufacturer of such equipment and material, to the effect that they meet all Specification requirements, and, in the event of questionable eq uipment or material, to require that such material or equipment be tested at no expense to the Department. The Engineer reserves the right to withhold any payments which may be due; if the Engineer determines that the equipment does not meet the Specifica tions or evaluation criteria.

611-8 Contracts for Purchase of Equipment.

611-8.1 Acceptance Tests Required: For each unit of equipment furnished under

purchase contracts (furnish only), the Engineer will perform the following tests:

611-8.2 Eligibility for Payment : The Department will base payment for equipment

furnished under purchase contracts on satisfactory completion of the visual inspection and operational tests required by 611 -7.1. Before any payment will be made for each functional group, deliver to the Engineer, and receive from the Engineer acceptance of all units of each functional gr oup of equipment required to be furnished by the Contract Documents. The Department will make separate payment for a staged delivery of each functional group of equipment only when staged delivery is specified in the Contract Documents.

611-8.3 Equipment Failing to Pass Acceptance Tests : When any unit of equipment

fails to pass the acceptance tests, correct the deficiencies (by repair or replacement), at no expense (including all freight costs) to the Department, to attain compliance. If the original Contract Time has expired, the Department will charge and continue to assess liquidated damages in accordance with 8 -10 until final acceptance of the equipment. Upon compliance with such correction requirements, the Engineer will perform tests on the equipment as specified above and will determine their eligibility for payment. The Department will not assess liquidated damages during the acceptance test period in 611 -7.1. The Department will allow only one acceptance test exclusion regarding liquidated damages assessment per LOT of units required to be delivered.

611-9 Method of Measurement.

611-9.1 General: Measurement for payment will be in accordance with the following

work tasks.

611-9.2 ITSFM Sub -surface Documentation: The Contract unit price per mile of

documented conduit, cable, boxes, vaults, enclosures, and all other subsurface utilities will include furnishing all hardware, tools, and materials and all data collection, verification, and submission as specified in this Section and the Contract Documents, and all labor, travel, MOT, FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents programs, training, equipment, and other requirements necessary for a complete and accepted documentation submission. Payment for facilities located underground will be based on the linear length of the project as stated in the Contract Documents regardless of the length or number of conduits, cables, enclosures, or other subsurface facilities documented. No allowance will be made for sweeps or vertical distances below the ground.

611-9.3 ITSFM Location Documentation: The Contract unit price per location, will

include documenting all above ground ITS Facilities at, or ass ociated with, an ITS location as specified in this Section and the Contract Documents, and all labor, travel, training, equipment, programs, MOT, and other requirements necessary for a complete and accepted documentation submission. Payment for location do cumented will be based on the ITS location including cabinets, poles, utility hardware such as meter cans, utility demarcation sites, disconnects, etc., as well as all ITS devices, auxiliary devices, and other items, attributes, and fields called for in th e ITSFM documentation and Contract Documents, regardless of the type or number of devices installed.

611-9.4 As-Built Drawings: All costs incurred in submitting as -built drawings are

incidental to the other items of work associated with traffic control si gnals and devices.

611-10 Basis of Payment.

Price and payment will be full compensation for all work costs incurred in submitting ITSFM requirements including, all data gathering, data entry, transportation, protection of all items, protection of traffic, furnishing of all tools, machines and equipment, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work. Final payment will be withheld until all deficiencies are corrected. Item No. 611 - 1- ITSFM Sub -surface Documentation - per mile Item No. 611 - 2- ITSFM Location Documentation - each FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents SECTION 620 GROUNDING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION

620-1 Description.

Furnish and install grounding and lightning protection to provide personnel and equipment protection against faults, surge currents and lightning transients. Provide a grounding and lightning protection system in accordance with the details shown in the Standard Plans unless otherwise shown in the Plans.

620-2 Materials.

620-2.1 Ground Rods: Use ground rods meeting the requirements of UL 467 that are

listed by an OSHA Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). Ground rods must be made of copper -clad steel with a nominal diameter of 5/8 inches. Ground rod sections must be a minimum of eight feet in length and manufactured for the sole purpose of providing electrical grounding.

620-2.2 Ground Rod Assembly: Provide a ground rod assembly consisting of on e or

more ground rods coupled together, such that the total length of the assembly is a minimum of 20 feet, driven into the earth at a single point, without disrupting the electrical continuity of the assembly.

620-2.3 Ground Rod Array: Provide ground rod arrays, as required, consisting of two

or more ground rod assemblies, bonded together and spaced a minimum of 40 feet apart.

620-2.4 Grounding Conductors: For installing grounding conductor in conduit, provide

an insulated conductor that is stranded in a ccordance with ASTM B8 and color code the grounding conductor green. For installing grounding conductor without conduit, provide bare solid copper wire meeting the requirements of ASTM B3 for grounding conductors. Connect the grounding conductor from the s ystem ground bus or barrier plates to the ground rod assembly. Size equipment grounding conductors according to NEC Section 250.122. Size grounding electrode conductors according to NEC Section 250.66.

620-2.5 Exothermic Grounding Bond: Make all connections to the ground rod

assemblies using exothermic welds.

620-2.6 Air Terminals: Use air terminals that comply with UL 96A and NFPA 780

standards and are listed by a NRTL .

620-2.7 Surge Protective Devices (SPDs):

Install SPDs on all p ower, data, video and any other conductive circuit. SPD requirements for lighting must meet the minimum requirements of Section 992 and the Standard Plans. Use SPDs that meet the requirements of Section 996 and are listed on the Department’s Approved Produ ct List (APL). Provide primary and secondary surge protection on AC power at traffic control device field sites.

620-2.7 1 SPD for 120 Volt or 120/240 Volt Power: Install a SPD at the utility

disconnect to the cabinet. Ensure an SPD is provided whe re the supply circuit enters the cabinet. Locate the SPD on the load side of the main disconnect and ahead of any and all electronic devices and connected in parallel with the AC supply.

620-2.7 2 SPD at Point of Use: Install a SPD at the point the ITS devices receive

120 volt power and connected in series with the circuits. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents