735.01 DESCRIPTION. Remove and replace mailboxes, newspaper
delivery tubes, and mailbox supports in accordance with these specifications, the plans, and as directed. Mailboxes are privately owned, although placed on public right-of-way. Coordinate with the mailbox owner and the United States Postal Service (USPS) to ensure that the owner receives mail deliveries. Using a form furnished by the Department a minimum of 10 calendar days before renewal, n otify the property owners that the mailbox and supports will be removed for construction and will be replaced using approved materials in accordance with these specifications. Also notify the property owners that salvageable material will be placed on the owner’s property for the owner’ s disposal if the owner so desires. Provide the engineer with documentation assuring that all property owners have been notified in accordance with these specifications.
735.02 MATERIALS. Fabricate mailboxes with light sheet metal or
plastic complying with the requirements of the USPS. Provide the same size replacement mailbox as the existing mailbox. Newspaper tubes shall be furnished by the property owner. Names and numbers on mailboxes will be the responsibility of the property owner. Provide galvanized metal posts for mailbox supports with a strength no greater than a 2-inch diameter standard-strength steel pipe or 2 pound per foot flanged channels. Include an anti-twist device for the mailbox supports.
735.03 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. Install mailbox
supports a maximum of 24 inches in the ground. Do not set supports in concrete. Provide support-to-box attachments sufficient to prevent the box from separating from the support if the support is struck by an automobile or light truck. Mount newspaper tubes below the mailbox on the side of the mailbox support. Dispose of materials in accordance with 202.02 at no direct pay. Sampling and testing of materials will not be required.
735.04 MEASUREMENT. Mailboxes will be measured per each and
will include furnishing new mailboxes. Mailbox supports will be measured per each and will include all materials, bolts, nuts, washers, and other components, equipment, and labor necessary to remove and replace mailbox supports, install mailboxes, and install newspaper delivery tubes.
735.05 Payment.
Payment will be made at the contract unit price per each. Payment will be made under: Item No. Pay Item Pay Unit 735-01 Mailboxes Each 735-02 Mailbox Supports (Single) Each 735-03 Mailbox Supports (Double) Each 735-04 Mailbox Supports (Multiple) Each
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