CONTENTS 800s 900sSection 900 — Miscellaneous...................................................................................................1736 Section 910 — Sign Faabrication .............................................................................................1737 Section 911 — Sign Posts........................................................................................................1740 Section 912 — Sign Blanks and Panels....................................................................................1748 Section 913 — Reflectorizing Materials....................................................................................1753 Section 914 — Sign Paint.........................................................................................................1755 Section 915 — Mast Arm Assemblies........................................................................................1757 Section 916 — Delineators.......................................................................................................1759 Section 917 — Reflectors and Nonreflective Characters............................................................1762 Section 918 — Wild Animal Warning Reflector System..............................................................1764 Section 919 — Raised Pavement Markers.................................................................................1765 Section 920 — Lighting Standards and Towers..........................................................................1770 Section 921 — Luminaires........................................................................................................1779 Section 922 — Electrical Wire and Cable...................................................................................1784 Section 923 — Electrical Conduit..............................................................................................1786 Section 924 — Miscellaneous Electrical Materials....................................................................1790 Section 925 — Traffic Control Signal Equipment.......................................................................1800 Section 926 — Wireless Communications Equipment...............................................................1858 Section 927 — Luminaries, LED...............................................................................................1871 Section 934 — Rapid Setting Patching Materials for Portland Cement Concrete....................... 1875 Section 935 — Fiber Optic System...........................................................................................1879 Section 936 — Closed Circuit Television...................................................................................1898 Section 937 — Detection Systems............................................................................................1918 Section 939 — Detection Systems............................................................................................1960 Section 940 — NaviGator Advanced Transportation Management System Integration................1989 Section 941 — Macro-Synthetic Fibers for Concrete Reinforcement..........................................1994 Section 942 — ITS General Requirements (CCTV).....................................................................1996 Section 950 — Telecommunication Facilities.............................................................................2035 Section 951 — Cable Television Systems..................................................................................2036 Section 952 — Non-Invasive Magneto-InductiveVehical Sensor.................................................2037 Section 955 — Non-Invasive Magneto-InductiveVehical Sensor.................................................2038 Section 960 — Precast Reinforced Concrete Three Sided Culvert..............................................2039 Section 997 — Mowing............................................................................................................2040Section 858 — Miscellaneous Metals........................................................................................1627 Section 859 — Guardrail...........................................................................................................1629 Section 860 — Lumber and Timber...........................................................................................1633 Section 861 — Piling and Round Timber....................................................................................1634 Section 862 — Wood Posts And Bracing...................................................................................1639 Section 863 — Preservative Treatment of Timber Products.......................................................1641 Section 865 — Manufacture of Prestressed Concrete Bridge Members.....................................1644 Section 866 — Precast Concrete Catch Basin, Drop Inlet, and Manhole Units............................1659 Section 867 — Epoxy Coated Reinforcement Strips...................................................................1662 Section 868 — Adhesive for Raised Pavement Markers.............................................................1663 Section 870 — Paint.................................................................................................................1666 Section 880 — Water................................................................................................................1690 Section 881 — Fabrics..............................................................................................................1692 Section 882 — Lime.................................................................................................................1700 Section 883 — Mineral Filler......................................................................................................1702 Section 884 — Chlorides..........................................................................................................1704 Section 885 — Elastomeric Bearing Pads.................................................................................1706 Section 886 — Epoxy Resin Adhesives......................................................................................1707 Section 887 — Bearing Plates with Polytetrafluoroethylene Surfaces........................................1710 Section 888 — Waterproofing Membrane Materials..................................................................1711 Section 890 — Seed and Sod...................................................................................................1715 Section 891 — Fertilizers..........................................................................................................1719 Section 893 — Miscellaneous Planting Materials......................................................................1720 Section 894 — Fencing.............................................................................................................1729 Section 895 — Polyacrylamide (PAM).......................................................................................1735 Section 101 — Definition and Terms Section 10 1—Definitions and Terms Whenever in these Specifications or in other Contract Documents the following terms or pronouns in place of them are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:
101.01 Abbreviations
Wherever the following abbreviations are used in the Specifications or on the Plans, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Abbreviation Term AAN American Association of Nurserymen AAR Association of American Railroads AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ACI American Concrete Institute AGC Associated General Contractors of America AIA American Institute of Architects AIEE American Institute of Electrical Engineers AISC American Institute of Steel Construction AISI American Iron and Steel Institute AMS Aerospace Materials Specification ANSI American National Standards Institute ARA American Railway Association AREA American Railway Engineering Association ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers ASLA American Society of Landscape Architects ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials AWPA American Wood Preservers’ Association AWWA American Water Works Association AWS American Welding Society CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute DOT Georgia Department of Transportation EEO Equal Employment Opportunity FHWA Federal Highway Administration FSS Federal Specifications and Standards, General Services Admin istration GDT Georgia Department of Transportation IES Illuminating Engineering Society Section 101 — Definition and Terms Abbreviation Term MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices NEC National Electrical Code NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NESC National Electrical Safety Code NFPA National Fire Protection Association SAE Society of Automotive Engineers SPIB Southern Pine Inspection Bureau SSPC Steel Structure Painting Council UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
101.02 Acceptance Plans
A defined method of taking and evaluating measurements for the purpose of determining the acceptability of a lot of material or construction.
101.03 Advertisement
The public announcement as required by law, inviting bids for work to be performed or materials to be furnished.
101.04 Available Day
Any calendar day exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and Legal Holidays on which the Engineer determines that the Contractor is not prevented from accomplishing at least five hours of productive work on the controlling item or items of work which would normally be in progress at that time by causes beyond his control, and not due to his fault or negligence, including but not restricted to unsuitable weather and its aftermath, suspension order of the Engineer, acts of God, acts of public enemy, fire, flood, epidemic, quarantine, strikes, or freight embargo.
101.05 Award
The formal acceptance by the Department of a Bid.
101.06 Base Course
One or more layers of specified material of designed thickness placed on a subgrade or a subbase to support a surface course.
101.07 Bid
See Proposal.
101.08 Bid Item
A specifically described unit of work for which a price is requested in the proposal. Section 101 — Definition and Terms
101.09 Bidder
A qua lified individual, firm or corporation, or combination thereof, submitting a written Proposal for the Work advertised.
101.10 Board
The State Transportation Board for Georgia Department of Transportation .
101.11 Bridge
A structure, including supports, erected over a depression or an obstruction, such as water, a highway or a railway, etc., and having a track or passageway for carrying traffic, water or other moving loads and having an opening measured along the center of the roadway of more than 20 ft. (6 m) between under copings of abutments or extreme ends of openings for multiple boxes.
A.Bridge Length The overall length of a structure measured along the center of the roadway between backs of abutment backwallsor between ends of bridge floor.
B.Bridge Roadway Width The clear width of a structure measured at right angles to the center of the roadway between the bottom of curbsor, if curbs are not used, between the inner faces of parapet or railing.
C.Bridge Complete An entire bridge including its substructure and superstructure.
D.Completed Bridge Site Unless otherwise shown on the Plans or indicated in the Proposal, a Completed Bridge Site is one in which allgrading is completed to subgrade elevation (except for the stage construction providing a bench for the end bent).The minimum acceptable length of completed full -depth embankment shall equal the maximum width of fill between slope stakes at the particular end of bridge. This minimum length of full -depth embankment will b e meas ured along the roadway centerline away from the end -of-bridge station. In cut sections, a Completed Bridge Site shall be considered to be complete when the excavation is down to the s ubgrade elevation and extends 50 ft. (15 m) beyond the outer limits of the bridge in each direction. In all cases, positive surface drainage shall be in place and functioning and all temporary erosion control measuresshall be installed, functioning, and maintained.
101.12 Calendar Day
Every day shown on the calendar beginning at 12:00 midnight.
101.13 Chief Engineer
The Engineering Executive appointed by the State Transportation Board, or other authority as may be provided by law, and acting for the Department within the authority and scope of duties assigned.
101.14 Commissioner
The Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation. Section 101 — Definition and Terms
101.15 Completion Date
The calendar date by which the Contract shall be completed when such date is shown in the Proposal in lieu of the stipulation of a number of available days or calendar days.
101.16 Contract
The written agreement between the Department and the Contractor setting forth the obligations of the parties thereunder, including, but not limited to, the performance of the Work, the furnishing of labor and materials, and the basis of payment. The Contract includes the Advertisement, Proposal, Contract Form and Contract Bond, Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, general and detailed Plans, Notice to Proceed, and also any Supplemental Agreements that are required to complete the construction of the Work in an acceptable manner, including authorized extensions thereof, all of which constitute one instrument. No oral agreement or orders are to be considered as valid or as a part of the Contract.
101.17 Contract Bond (Performance and Payment Bond)
The approved form of security executed by the Contractor and his Surety or Sureties, which guarantees complete execution of the Contract and all Supplemental Agreements pertaining thereto, and the payment of all legal debts pertaining to the construction of the Project.
101.18 Contract Item (Pay Item)
A specifically described unit of work for which a price is provided in the contract.
101.19 Contract Time
The number of available days or calendar days allowed for the completion of the Contract, including authorized time extensions. If a Completion Date is shown in the Proposal, the Contract Time then shall be the period between the issuance of the Notice to Proceed and the calendar date shown in the Proposal as the completion date.
101.20 Contracto r
The individual, firm, corporation or combination thereof or governmental organization contracting with the Department for performance of prescribed work.
101.21 Culvert
Any structure under the roadway with a clear opening of 20 ft. (6m) or less measured along the center of the roadway.
101.22 Department
The Department of Transportation, State of Georgia.
101.23 Easement
A right, other than the acquisition of title, acquired to use or control property for a designated purpose. Section 101 — Definition and Terms 101.2 4 Engineer The Chief Engineer of Georgia, acting directly or through a duly authorized representative.
101.25 Equipment
All machinery, apparatus, and tools necessary for the proper construction and acceptable completion of the w ork, plus the necessary repair parts, tools, and supplies for upkeep and maintenance.
101.26 Extension Agreement
A written agreement entered into by and between the Department and the Contractor extending The Work beyond its original boundaries and prescribing additional work to be done including the basis of payment and time allowed for completion.
101.27 Extra Work
An item of work not provided for in the Contract as awarded but found essential to the satisfactory completion of the Contract within its intended scop e.
101.28 Force Account
A method of payment for Extra Work when a Supplemental Agreement is not arrived at between the Engineer and the Contractor.
101.29 General Terms
Whenever the following words or similar terms appear herein, they shall be understood to imply “by or to the Engineer,” unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning: “acceptable,” “approved,” “authorized,” “called for,” “considered necessary,” “contemplated,” “deemed,” “designated,” “directed,” “established,” “given,” “indicated,” “ordered,” “permission,” “permitted,” “required,” “satisfactory,” “specified,” “sufficient,” “suitable,” “suspended,” “unacceptable,” “unsatisfactory,” “unsuitable.”
101.30 Highway —Road—Street
Each of these words is a general term denoting a public way for the purpose of vehicular travel including the entire area within the Rights of Way.
101.31 Holidays
In the State of Georgia, holidays occur on: Date Holiday January 1 New Year’s Day 3rd Monday in January King’s Birthday January 19 State Holiday 3rd Monday in February Washington’s birthday April 26 State Holiday Last Monday in May National Memorial Day Section 101 — Definition and Terms Date Holiday July 4 Independence Day 1st Monday in September Labor Day 2nd Monday in October Columbus Day November 11 Veterans’ Day 4th Thursday in November Thanksgiving Day December 25 Christmas Day I f any of these Holidays fall on Sunday, the following Monday is considered to be the Holiday; if any of the Holidays fall on Saturday, the preceding Friday is considered to be the Holiday.
101.32 Inspector
The Engineer’s authorized representative assigned to make a detailed inspection of Contract performance of any or all portions of The Work or materials thereof.
101.33 Invitation for Bids
See 101.03 Advertisement.
101.34 Laboratory
The testing laboratories of the Department or any other testing laboratory that may be designated by the Engineer.
101.35 Liquidated Damages
The fixed charges assessed against the successful Bidder or the Contractor for failure to execute the Contract or to complete the Contract within the Contract Time.
101.36 Materials
Any substances specified for use in the construction of the work.
101.37 Materials Allowance
Payment for materials on hand as defined in Subsection 109.07, not to be confused with Partial Payments for work completed.
101.38 Median
The portion of a divided highway separating the traveled ways for traffic moving in opposite directions.
101.39 Minor Structures
Any structure not defined as a bridge. Section 101 — Definition and Terms
101.40 Notice to Contractors
A written Notice soliciting Proposals, mailed to Contractors, suppliers and others in the Construction Industry, which will indicate with reasonable accuracy the quantity and location of the Work to be done or the character and quantity of the material to be furnished and the time and place of the opening of Proposals.
101.41 Notice t o Proceed
Written notice to the Contractor to proceed with the Contract Work.
101.42 Pavement Structure
The combination of subbase, base course, and surface course placed on a subgrade to support the traffic load and distribute it to the roadbed.
101.43 Pay Item
See 101.18 Contract Item (Pay Item).
101.44 Performance and Payment Bond
See 101.17 Contract Bond (Performance and Payment Bond).
101.45 Plans
The approved plans, profiles, typical cross sections, working drawings and supplemental drawings or exact reproductions thereof, which show the location, character, dimensions, and details of The Work.
101.46 Prequalification
The procedure established and administered by the Department by virtue of which prospective Bidders are required to establish their responsibility and competence in advance of submission of Proposals.
101.47 Project
The specific section or sections of the transportation system together with all appurtenances and construction to be performed thereon under the Contract.
101.48 Proposal
The offer of a Bidder, on the prescribed form, to perform The Work and to furnish the labor and materials at the prices quoted.
101.49 Proposal Guaranty
Acceptable surety furnished by a bidder as a guaranty that he will enter into a contract and will furnish contract performance and payment bonds if a contract is awarded to him.
101.50 Right -of-Way
A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein, usually, but not required to be, in a strip, acquired for or devoted to a highway and its appurtenant structures. Section 101 — Definition and Terms
101.51 Roadbed
The graded portion of a highway within top and side slopes, prepared as a foundation for the pavement structure and shoulder.
101.52 Roadside Development
Those items necessary to the complete highway which provide for the preservation of landscape materials and features; the rehabilitation and protection against erosion of all areas disturbed by construction through seeding, sodding, mulching and the placing of other ground covers; such suitable planting and other improvements as may increase the effectiveness and enhance the appearance of the highway.
101.53 Roadway
The portion of a h ighway within the limits of construction.
101.54 Salvaged Material
Material having value that is to be removed, preserved, or stockpiled as directed for later use by the Department. Specific reference is made to Subsection 610.3.05.A .
101.55 Shall or Will, Should, May
As used in these Specifications, the following definitions apply: SHALL or WILL—A mandatory condition. When certain requirements are described with the “shall” or “will” stipul ation, it is mandatory that the requirements be met. SHOULD— An advisory condition. Considered to be recommended but not mandatory. MAY— A permissive condition. No requirement is intended.
101.56 Shoulder
The portion of the roadway contiguous with the traveled way for accommodations of stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and for lateral support of base and surface courses.
101.57 Sidewalk
That portion of the roadway primarily constructed for the use of pedestrians.
101.58 Skew or Skew Angle
The acute angle between the centerline of the roadway and a line parallel to a pier, bent, or abutment of a bridge or parallel to the centerline of a culvert. Section 101 — Definition and Terms
101.59 Special Provisions
A.Special Provision Additions or revisions to the Standard or Supplemental Specifications, applicable to all projects.
B.Project Specific Special Provision Additions or revisions t o the Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, or Special Provisions, applicable to a specific Project. A Project Specific Special Provision will be identified by the PI Number and County in the title block. This includes Special Provision 150.
101.60 Specifications
A general term applied to all directions, provisions and requirements pertaining to performance of the work.
101.61 Standard Specifications
A publication titled: “DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, STATE OF GEORGIA STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS, CONSTRUCTION OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS.” Transportation systems are defined as all modes of transportation, including but not limited to, highways, airports, rail and ports.
101.62 State Highway Engineer
See 101.13 Chief Engineer of the Georgia Department of Transportation.
101.63 State
The State of Georgia.
101.64 Station
When used as a term of measurement will be 100 linear ft. (1 km) measured horizontally.
101.65 Structures
Bridges, culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, retaining walls, cribbing, manholes, end walls, buildings, sewers, service pipes, underdrains, foundation drains, and other features that may be encountered in The Work and not otherwise classified herein.
101.66 Subbase
The layer or layers of specified or selected material of designed thickness placed on a subgrade to support a base course.
101.67 Subcontractor
Any individual, firm, corporation, or combination thereof to which the Contractor with the written consent of the Department sublets any part of the Contract. Section 101 — Definition and Terms
101.68 Subgrade
The top surface of a roadbed upon which the pavement structure and shoulders are constructed — generally the top 12 in. (300 mm) within cuts and fills.
101.69 Subgrade Treatment
Modification of subgrade material by stabilization.
101.70 Stabilization
Modification of soils or aggregates by incorporating materials which will increase load bearing capacity, firmness, and resistance to weathering or displacement.
101.71 Substructure
All of that part of the bridge structure below the bearings of simple and continuous spans, skewbacks of arches and top of footings of rigid frames, including backwalls, wingwalls and wing protection railings.
101.72 Superintendent
The Contractor’s authorized representative directl y and solely responsible for the supervision and direction of the work.
101.73 Superstructure
The entire bridge structure except the substructure.
101.74 Supplemental Agreement
A written agreement entered into by and between the Department and the Contractor covering modifications or alterations to the original Contract, and establishing any necessary new Contract Items, any other basis of payment, and any time adjustments for The Work affected by the changes. This Agreement becomes a part of the Contract when properly executed and approved.
101.75 Supplemental Specifications
Approved additions to or revisions of the Standard Specifications .
101.76 Surety
The corporation, partnership or individual, other than the Contractor, executing a Bond furnished by the Contractor.
101.77 The Work
The Work shall mean the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, superintendence and other incidentals necessary or convenient to the successful completion of the Project and the carrying out of all the duties and obligations imposed by the Contract.
101.78 Titles (or Headings)
The titles or headings of the Sections and Subsections in these Specifications are intended for convenience of reference and shall not be considered as having any bearing on the interpretation of the Specifications.
Source: Georgia Standard Specifications Construction of Transportation Systems, 2021 Edition. Pages – of 2,050.
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427.1.03 Submittals
A.Slurry Seal Design
At least two weeks before beginning the work, submit to the Office of Materials and Research (OMR) desig n
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sources, type of materials, and project number. Do not begin slurry seal work until the OMR has approved the
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Submit the slurry seal mix design that will be used on the Project to the Engineer.
B.Equipment Calibration
Before placing slurry seal, furnish the Engineer with a calibration of the slurry mixing equipment.
427.2 Materials
Ensure that the materials to be used meet the following specifications:
A.Aggregate
Ensure that the aggregate used in emulsified asphalt slurry seal meets the requirements of Subsection 802.2.01.
Except, use aggregate manufactured from Group II, Class A or B crushed stone or slag with a sand equival ent
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