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General Provisions (00100-00999)

907DUST CONTROL

RI · 2024 Standard SpecificationsBook pages 552554View official source ↗

9−20 material used in the berm is not included in this contract unit price, but rather is included in the unit price listed for Class I-1, Bituminous Concrete Pavement. The unit price for Bituminous Berm includes all preparatory items required for proper placement of the berm, including saw cutting; brooming and cleaning; bituminous tack coat; placement and compaction of the berm; sealing of the joints; and all incidentals necessary to finish the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer.

906.05.5 Remove, Handle, Haul, Trim and Reset Curbing and Edging, Straight and/or

Circular, All Types. The accepted quantities of "Remove, Handle, Haul, Trim and Reset Curbing and Edging, Straight and/or Circular, All Types,” for each kind and type specified, will be paid for at the respective contract unit prices per linear foot as listed in the Proposal. The prices so-stated constitute full and complete compensation for all labor, materials, and equipment, including removal and disposal of existing pavement structure, excavation for removal and setting unless otherwise noted that resetting excavation is to be paid for separately, all handling, hauling and stockpiling, cleaning all sections to be reset, cutting and trimming as necessary to provide the maximum ½-inch opening across the top and down the front of the curbing, gravel borrow subbase course including compaction and trimming and fine grading unless otherwise noted, the resetting of the curbing or edging to line and grade, backfilling, compacting, and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete in place and accepted by the Engineer. Saw cutting, replacement concrete base, and any concrete required between the reset curbing or edging and the existing pavement struct ure will be paid for separ ately under appropriate work items.

907.01 DESCRIPTION . This work consists of furnishing and applying water and/or calcium

chloride to reduce dust nuisance and hazard within the project limits as directed by the Engineer, all in accordance with these Specifications. 907.02 MATERIALS. 907.02.1 General. Water used for dust control shall be fresh and free from injurious amounts of oil, acid, salt, alkali, organic matter, or other deleterious substances. 907.02.2 Calcium Chloride. Calcium chloride used for dust control shall conform to the requirements of Subsection M.10.02 of these Specifications.

907.03 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. 907.03.1 Water. The Contractor will be required to sprinkle with water such sections of the

subgrade and slopes as the Engineer may designate. An average application of one gallon of water per square yard of exposed area should be considered for each treatment. The exact number of applications and amount of water us ed shall be based upon field and weather conditions. The application and amount of water shall be as directed by the Engineer. 9−21 Prior to actual use the sprinkling equipment shall be equipped with adequate shut-off control and shall be approved by the Engineer. Sprinkling equipment suitable for horizontal and embankment areas shall be kept available at all times for this specific work. The Contractor shall be prepared to perform the work at any time, including Sundays and holidays. The work shall be done upon order of the Engineer. The Contractor shall make provisions and arr ange with a public water supply for a separate meter, specifically for this item. Under no conditions is the use of water necessary to obtain proper compaction of embankments, base course or the proper curing of any surface course or structure to be furnished from this source. The Contractor shall make provisions and arr ange with a public water supply for a separate meter for water used on other items of construction. Where a public water supply is not available as a source of water supply, the Contractor shall furnish the required amounts from the nearest possible location available. 907.03.2 Calcium Chloride. Calcium chloride shall be applied only at the locations, at such times, and in the amount as may be directed by the Engineer. An average application of one pound of calcium chloride per square yard of exposed area should be considered for each treatment. The exact number of applications and amount of calcium chloride shall be based upon field and weather conditions. It shall be spread in such manner and by such devices that uniform distribution is attained over the entire area on which it is placed. 907.04 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. 907.04.1 Water. "Water for Dust Control" will be measured by the number of thousand gallons actually applied as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall provide an acceptable method for measuring the quantity of water applied to highways and embankments from sources other than a metered public water supply. 907.04.2 Calcium Chloride. "Calcium Chloride for Dust Control" will be measured by the number of tons actually applied as directed by the Engineer. The Engineer may allow the weights as printed on the shipping containers to constitute the official measure. Otherwise, the Contractor shall provide scales to weight the material at no additional cost to the State. 907.05 BASIS OF PAYMENT. 907.05.1 Water. The accepted quantities of "Wat er for Dust Control" will be paid for at the contract unit price per 1,000 gallons as listed in the Proposal. The price so-stated is full and complete compensation for all labor, materials, and equipment, all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer. 907.05.2 Calcium Chloride. The accepted quantities of "Calcium Chloride for Dust Control" will be paid for at the contract unit price per ton as listed in the Proposal. The price so-stated constitutes full and complete compensation for all labor, ma terials, and equipment, and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer. 9−22

907.05.3 Failure to Comply. If, in the judgment of the Engineer , the Contractor fails to adequately

control dust in accordance with this Specification, or as directed, the daily charge set forth in Special Provision Code 907.1000 will be deducted from monies then due the Contractor as a charge for failure to comply with this Specification. Moreover, the stated daily charge will continue each consecutive calendar day thereafter until dust is adequately controlled. In addition, if the Department's Maintenance Division is required to perform dust control operations due to the failure of the Contractor to provide same, all costs associated with these operations of the Maintenance Division will likewise be deducted from monies then due the Contractor. SECTION 908 FLAGSTONES

908.01 DESCRIPTION. This work consists of providing flagstone walks and treads of the type and

at the locations indicated on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer, all in accordance with these Specifications. 908.02 MATERIALS. Flagstone shall conform to the requirements of Subsection M.10.06; Flagstones, of these Specifications. Sand shall conform to the requirements of Section M.02.02.1; Fine Aggregate for Mortar, of these Specifications. Mortar shall conform to the requirements of Section M.04.03.5; Mortar , of these Specifications. 908.03 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. 908.03.1 Walks. Flagstone shall be laid on a sand base to the depth indicated on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer. Flagstone shall be laid to the line, grade and design indicated on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer. 908.03.2 Treads. Flagstone treads shall be bedded in mortar and shall be laid to the line, grade, and design indicated on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer. 908.04 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. "Flagstones" will be measured by the number of square feet of walks or treads actually installed in accordance with the Plans and/or as directed by the Engineer. 908.05 BASIS OF PAYMENT . The accepted quantity of "Flagstones" will be paid for at the

Source: Rhode Island Standard Specifications (Bluebook), 2024 Edition. Pages 552554 of 826.