7−24 "Trench Excavation - Rock,” "Trench Rock Excavation/Mechanical,” or "Channel Excavation Rock" will not be included in the contract unit prices for the various types of paved waterways but will be paid for separately as set forth in SECTIONS 202 or 205 of these Specifications.
712.01 DESCRIPTION. This work consists of removing and disposing existing water or gas gate
boxes, and subsequently providing new water or gas gate boxes at the locations indicated on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer, all in accordance with these Specifications. 712.02 MATERIALS. 712.02.1 Castings. Iron castings shall conform to the requirements of Subsection M.05.04.9, Para. f , of these Specifications.
712.02.2 Fabrication. The Contractor shall provide documentation to the effect that water and gas
gate boxes conform to the requirements of the respective manufacturers, utility companies and municipalities.
a.Finish. The gate boxes, including covers, shall be thoroughly cleaned and thereafter all surfaces shall be coated, painted or dipped in an asphalt or bituminous base paint or coating. 712.03 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. 712.03.1 Removal of Existing Boxes. The existing gate valve boxes are to be carefully removed so as not to damage or disturb the valves or appurtenant fittings which are to remain. After the gate boxes have been removed, they shall become the property of the Contractor and legally disposed of. 712.03.2 Installation. The boxes shall be set to the proposed line and grade as indicated on the Plans. Once the boxes are set, the Contractor shall take sufficient care not to disturb them. All installations shall be subject to the approval of the applicable gas and/or water company. The boxes shall be carefully fitted together to the valve and securely held during backfilling. The backfill material shall be thoroughly tamped in place. The boxes shall be constructed as to prevent the separation of the upper section from the lower section and to prevent the upper section from turning when removing the lid. 712.04 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. "Water Gate Boxes" and "Gas Gate Boxes" will be measured by the number of such assemblies actually installed in accordance with the Plans and/or as directed by the Engineer. 7−25
712.05 BASIS OF PAYMENT. The accepted quantities of "Water Gate Boxes" and/or "Gas Gate
Boxes" will be paid for at their respective contract unit prices per each such assembly as listed in the Proposal. The prices so-stated constitute full and complete compensation for all labor, materials, and equipment for providing said assemblies, including removal and disposal of existing gate boxes, excavation, backfill, and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer. SECTION 713 ADJUST CURB STOP, WATER GATE AND GAS GATE BOXES
713.01 DESCRIPTION. This work consists of adjusting existing utility gate boxes and curb stops
to new grades indicated on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer, all in accordance with these Specifications. 713.02 MATERIALS. Materials required for the adjustment of boxes shall conform to the applicable paragraphs of Subsection 712.02 , of these Specifications.
713.03 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Utility gate boxes and curb stops shall be carefully
loosened from the surrounding material and adjusted to the designated new grades. In this regard, the use of gate box adapters will be allowed. The Contractor shall then carefully place approved granular material around the gate boxes and curb stops and hand tamp this material until it is well compacted. When paved areas are open to traffic, the exposed vertical faces of exposed utility structures shall be painted with iridescent reflective orange paint if less than or equal to 1-3/4 inches. An asphalt ramp shall be provided in case s where the exposed vertical face exceeds 1-3/4 inches. The Contractor shall maintain access to the curb stops and utility gate boxes at all times. When an existing gate box or curb stop is det ermined by the Engineer to be unadjustable, a new gate box or curb stop shall be furnished and installed in accordance with the applicable provisions of SECTION 712; WATER AND GAS GATE BOXES , of these Specifications.
713.04 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. "Adjust Curb Stop Boxes,” "Adjust Water Gate Boxes,”
and "Adjust Gas Gate Boxes" will be measured by the number of such units actually adjusted in accordance with the Plans and/or as directed by the Engineer. 713.05 BASIS OF PAYMENT. The accepted quantities of "Adjust Curb Stop Boxes,” "Adjust Water Gate Boxes,” and "Adjust Gas Gate Boxes" will be paid for at their respective contract unit prices per each such unit as listed in the Proposal. Each and every adjustment authorized by the Engineer will be paid for. The prices so-stated constitute full and complete compensation for all labor, materials, equipment and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted by both the Engineer and the representative of the particular utility company involved.
Source: Rhode Island Standard Specifications (Bluebook), 2024 Edition. Pages 330–331 of 826.