233.1 General Description
This work includes maintaining and repairing haul roads that are county roads and city streets within the State of Georgia. Haul roads on the State Highway System are not included.
233.1.01 Definitions
Haul roads: Routes used for transporting materials to a Project. Haul roads include routes described in the Contract and alternate routes approved by the Engineer.
233.1.02 Related References
A. Standard Specifications Section 109—Measurement and Payment Section 209—Subgrade Construction Section 317—Reconstructed Base Course Section 400—Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Construction Section 412—Bituminous Prime Section 413—Bituminous Tack Coat Section 424—Bituminous Surface Treatment B. Referenced Documents Form HD-561 Form HD-561A
233.1.03 Submittals
If substituting a different road for a haul road designated in the Contract, conduct an inspection of the proposed haul road in conjunction with the Engineer and the governmental agency or political subdivision charged with the control and maintenance of the route. • After the inspection, prepare an agreement using Form HD-561A, which states existing conditions, maintenance conditions during hauling, and restoration after hauling is completed. • Sign the agreement together with the governmental agency or political subdivision. • Submit the agreement for the Engineer’s approval before hauling materials on the proposed route.
233.2 Materials
Restore haul roads with materials that meet the requirements of the following Specifications: Material Section Stabilizer Aggregate (Type I) 209 Reconstructed Base Course 317 Asphaltic Concrete 400 Bituminous Prime 412 Bituminous Tack Coat 413 Bituminous Surface Treatment 424 If any of the above materials are specified in the original Contract under a modified Specification, furnish materials for haul road maintenance and restoration under the same modified Specification.
233.2.01 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
General Provisions 101 through 150.
233.3 Construction Requirements
Maintain the haul road to the Engineer’s satisfaction during hauling.
233.3.01 Personnel
General Provisions 101 through 150.
233.3.02 Equipment
General Provisions 101 through 150.
233.3.03 Preparation
The Department will determine sources of local materials and commercially produced aggregates and which haul roads exist for transporting the materials.
233.3.04 Fabrication
General Provisions 101 through 150.
233.3.05 Construction
A. Restoration Requirements When hauling operations are completed, restore the haul road to a condition equal to that which existed before hauling operations were started. • The Engineer will determine the kind and amount of restoration work required and the procedures and requirements to follow. • An obligation to maintain and restore the road will not be relieved in the event that other traffic uses the haul road concurrently. • If another contractor who is also under contract with the Department hauls material over the same route, the Engineer will determine the amount of maintenance and restoration obligation for each contractor.
233.3.06 Quality Acceptance
A. Inspection When the restoration work on a haul road is completed, a joint inspection of the haul road route will be made under the jurisdiction of a governmental agency or political subdivision other than the Department. • Inspect the road in conjunction with the Engineer and the governmental agency or political subdivision charged with the control and maintenance of the restored road. • The Engineer will obtain two copies of the executed Haul Road Release, part of Form HD-561 or HD-561A. • If using a substitute road, the Contractor must obtain the forms specified above and submit them to the Engineer.
233.3.07 Contractor Warranty and Maintenance
General Provisions 101 through 150.
233.4 Measurement
Materials ordered by the Engineer for maintaining and restoring haul roads are measured as defined in the applicable section of the Specifications. If using a substitute haul road, materials are measured for payment according to the quantities shown on the Plans for the original haul road. Quantities of materials used above those shown on the Plans will not be measured for payment. Blading and shaping costs necessary for maintaining and restoring haul roads are not measured for payment.
233.4.01 Limits
General Provisions 101 through 150.
233.5 Payment
Stabilizer aggregate will be paid for under the requirements of Section 209. All materials, measured as stated above, will be paid at the Contract Price for the Items shown on the Plans and listed in the Proposal. When the Engineer orders materials other than those listed above, they will be paid on a force account basis under Subsection 109.05, Extra Work.
233.5.01 Adjustments
General Provisions 101 through 150.
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