00990.00 950 Section 00990 - Traffic Signals Description
00990.00 Scope - In addition to requirements of Section 00960 and Section 00962, install traffic
signals according to the following Specifications. Materials 00990. 11 Electrical Materials - Submit all electrical Materials the Contractor proposes to install according to 00960.02.
00990.12 Traffic Signal Control Devices - The traffic signal controllers and related Equipment shall
conform to requirements of the current edition of the ODOT Standard Specification for Microcomputer Signal Controller and errata. The most current published version of the ODOT Standard Specification for Microcomputer Signal Controller , including all published errata, on ODOT's Traffic Standards website (see 00110.05(e)) at the time of Advertisement is the version in effect for the Project. Labor
00990.30 Video/Radar Detector Manufacturer’s Representative - Provide the services of a
manufacturer’s representative on-site within 1 week in advance of the anticipated signal completion date to set up devices with Agency electrical crew present. Construction
00990.42 Controller Cabinet Terminations - Terminate all field wiring to the terminal blocks
physically attached to the controller cabinet.
00990.43 Traffic Control Signs - Furnish and install t he type of sign and mount as shown. Signs
shall conform to the applicable portions of Section 00940.
00990.44 Illumination on Traffic Signal Poles - Install illumination and associated appurtenances
on traffic signal poles as shown and according to applicable portions of Section 00970. Temporary 00990. 50 Signal Covers - Cover mounted vehicle signals and pedestrian signals at all times until the signal installation is ready for continuous operation. 00990. 51 Pushbutton Covers - Cover mounted pushbuttons at all times until the pushbuttons are operation al. Maintenance
00990.60 Cabinet Protection - Keep interiors of all cabinets clean and free of dust, dirt, moisture,
and other foreign matter. 00990.70 951 Finishing and Testing
00990.70 Testing and Turn -on - This Work includes the testing traffic signal control Equipment ,
testing traffic signal installations, and turning on completed traffic signal installations.
a.Delivery of Control Equipment - Provide all traffic control signal Equipm ent for the Project according to the cabinet print(s), including all associated manuals, diagrams, and other documents . The cabinet print(s) will be made available to the Contractor by the Engineer . Deliver all traffic signal control Equipment , including wiring diagrams and operation manuals, in one shipment. Partial shipments will not be accepted and will be returned to the Contractor at no additional cost to the Agency . Include the following information with the Equipment shipments: • Contractor • Location For controller cabinets, TSSU ID number • Contract number Completed Green Sheets Deliver the traffic signal control Equipment and information for testing to: Oregon Department of Transportation Traffic Systems Services Unit 2445 Liberty St. NE Salem, Oregon 97303-6738
b.Control Equipment Testing - The following traffic signal control Equipment will be tested by the Agency for conformance with the Contract Documents before be ing installed: • Controller unit • Controller cabinet • Power supplies • Input devices • Output devices • Conflict monitors • Flasher units • Relays • Preemption devices • Auxiliary Equipment in the cabinet • Other Equipment required for the operation of the installation Cont rol Equipment will be tested at no cost to the Contractor. The control Equipment will be tested in three categories: physical, functional, and environmental as specified in the Standard Specification for Microcomputer Signal Controller . ODOT will require at least 6 weeks for completion and evaluation of the testing.
c.Control Equ ipment Failure - A traffic signal control Equipment failure is any occurrence that results in nonspecified operation of the Equipment . 00990.70 952 The Contractor will be notified of all control Equipment failures, and shall make on -site repairs within 5 Days of recei ving the notification. Following repair of the control Equipment , the testing will be resumed at the beginning of the test category in which the failure occurred.
d.Control Equipment Rejection - The traffic signal control Equipment will be rejected un der either of the following conditions:
1.Twice Fail - The control Equipment fails twice in the same testing category.
2.Failure to Repair - The Contractor fails to repair the control Equipment within 5 Days of receiving notification of the failure. Pick up rejected traffic signal control Equipment within 10 D ays of receiving the rejection notice, or it will be returned, at Contractor's cost, to the Contractor. Replace rejected control Equipment with Equipment having a different serial number. Rejected control Equipment will not be accepted for testing or installation on any subsequent traffic signal project within the State of Oregon.
e.Control Equipment Acceptance - Traffic signal control Equipment that successfully passes the testing procedure will be certified by the Agency as acceptable for installation. Acceptability for installation does not guarant ee final acceptance of the completed installation. The successful completion of the testing does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to furnish a complete working signal installation at the time the Equipment is placed in operation. The Contractor will be notified when the testing has been co mpleted. Pick up the controller cabinet at the test facility.
f.Control Equipment Installation - Be responsible for pick -up, delivery and installation of the controller cabinet. The Agency will be responsible for delivery and installation of the other control Equipment , such as controller units, input devices, switch packs, monitor units, miscellaneous plug-in devices and auxiliary devices not physically wired to the controller cabinet. Other control Equipment that the Agency is to install will be stored at the test facility until the signal installation is ready to be turned on. The Agency will be responsible for providing signal timing software and timing parameters.
g.Fiel d Testing - Field testing of traffic signal installations will be performed by Agency electrical crews. Notify the Engineer 1 week in advance of the anticipated signal completion date. The Engineer will notify the Agency's Traffic Systems Services Unit a nd the Agency's electrical crew of the anticipated completion date. Field testing will be performed within 1 week following the date of completion. The Engineer will notify the Contractor of the test results. Information on Agency testing procedures is available from the Engineer.
h.Traffic Signal Turn -on - The Engineer will establish the date and time the installation is to be turned on. The Agency will turn on the signal within 1 week after completion of corrections identified during field testing. 00990.90 Be present at the Project Site. After traffic signals are turned on and operating as designed, the agency ultimately responsible for maintenance will assume operation and maintenance of the signal. Turn-on does not constitute final approval. The Cont ractor is still obligated to finish any incomplete portion of the installation and correct problems with workmanship or replace material that does not meet Specifications. After turn-on, damage to the traffic signal installation caused by conditions beyon d the Contractor's control will be the responsibility of the maintaining agency. Measurement
00990.80 Measurement - No measurement of quantities will be made for Work performed under this
Section. Signs shown on the traffic signal poles, mast arms, or span wires that are shown on the sign and post data table will be measured according to 00930.80 and 00940.80. Payment
00990.90 Payment - The accepted quantities of Work performed under this Section will be paid for
at the Contract unit price, per unit of measurement, for the following items: Pay Item Unit of Measurement
a.Traffic Signal Installation, ____ ........................................................ Lump Sum
b.Traffic Signal Modification, ____ ...................................................... Lump Sum
c.Ramp Meter Signal Installation, ____ .............................................. Lump Sum
d.Interconnect System ........................................................................ Lump Sum
e.Flashing Beacon Installation, ____ .................................................. Lump Sum
f.Automatic Traffic Recorder Installation, ____ .................................. Lump Sum In items (a), (b), ( c), (e), and ( f), the intersection location will be inserted in the blank. Item (a) includes furnishing and installing all items of the traffic signal system and the detection system . Item (b) includes furnishing and replacing or installing items for an existing traffic signal installation and the detection system . Item ( c) includes furnishing all items of the ramp meter signal system. Item ( d) includes furnishing all the interconnect system. Item ( e) includes furnishing and installing all items of the flashing beacon system. Item ( f) includes furnishing and installing all items of the automatic traffic recorder system. Payment will be payment in full for furnishing and placing all Material s, and for furnishing all Equipment , labor, and Incidental s necessary to complete the Work as spe cified. Drilled shaft foundations for traffic signal 15 foot through 55 foot mast arm supports will be paid for according to 00963.90. Drilled shaft foundations for traffic signal 60 foot through 75 foot mast arm supports will be paid for according to 00921.90. 00990.90 954 No separate or additional payment will be made for : Replacement of disturbed earthwork, Base , and Surfacing Illumination and associated appurtenances shown on traffic signal poles Steel Reinforcement Signs shown on traffic signal poles, mast arms, or span wires that are shown on the sign and post data table will be paid for according to 00930.90 and 00940.90.
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