914Flagpersons

914.01 Description.

This work includes providing flagpersons as required in the Contract or as directed by the Engineer to assist in controlling traffic through the construction site.

914.02 Qualifications.

Provide flagpersons who are trained in safe traffic control practices and public contact techniques who are knowledgeable with the most recent publication of the “Flagging Handbook,” published by the Federal Highway Administration, and who possess a certificate of satisfactory completion from a training course approved by the Department. Flagpersons who are unqualified or unable to meet the above requirements or who are unable to provide proper and effective traffic control may be removed at the discretion of the Engineer. In this case , provide qualified replacement flagpersons , and maintain the required traffic control measures for the work site at all times.

914.03 Construction Methods.

See the Table in Subsection 913.03 for guidance on the use of flagpersons in work zones.

914.04 Method of Measurement.

Services of flagpersons will be measured for payment by the number of hours for each person rendering services according to directions from the Engineer. This only includes, however, flagpersons that are employed within either the limits of the construction right -of-way for the Project, upon detours stipulated in the Contract , or upon detours ordered by the Engineer. Flagpersons furnished by the Contractor for its convenience will not be measured for payment. Examples include: • P roviding flaggers for the continued use of a detour, bypass , or temporary traffic control beyond the period for which the Engineer deems that flagpersons are necessary for the proper completion of the Project • A t locations where traffic is unnecessarily restricted by the Contractor ’s method of operation (e.g., laydown areas, site access/security)

914.05 Basis of Payment.

The Department will pay for the completed and accepted quantities as follows: Pay Item Pay Unit Flagpersons HR The current minimum acceptable bid for regular and overtime hours are provided on Page P-1 of the Proposal.

Part 900 — Incidental Construction and Services August 2025

SECTION 914 — FLAGPERSONS 900-43 The unit bid price per manhour will constitute compensation for the flagpersons ’ services, including fringe benefits, and for associated protective clothing, hand signaling devices, communications equipment, and other applicable equipment and incidentals deemed necessary by the Engineer. Overtime will be compensated for separately and according to the union contract. Payment for temporary work is included under SECTION 937.