9−34 SECTION 914 FLAGPERSONS
914.01 DESCRIPTION. This work consists of providing flagpersons as directed by the Engineer to
assist in controlling traffic through the construction site, all in accordance with these Specifications.
914.02 QUALIFICATIONS. Flagpersons must be trained in safe traffic control practices and public
contact techniques, be thoroughly familiar with the most recent publication of the “Flagging Handbook,” published by the Federal Highway Administration and must possess a certificate of satisfactory completion from a training course approved by the Department. All flagpersons should be able to demonstrate the following abilities:
a.Receive and communicate specific inst ructions clearly, firmly and courteously;
b.Move and maneuver quickly in order to avoid danger from errant vehicles; c. Control signaling devices (such as STOP/SLOW paddles, flags and lights) in order to provide clear and positive guidance, in fr equently changing situations, to drivers approaching a Traffic Control zone;
d.Understand and apply safe traffic control procedures, sometimes in stressful or emergency situations; and
e.Recognize dangerous or potent ially dangerous traffic situations and alert workers to the situation. Flagpersons must wear attire appropriate for construction site work, and high-visibility safety apparel shall be worn by all flagpersons actively engaged in providing traffic control. The apparel background (outer) material color shall be either fluorescent orange-red or fluorescent yellow-green, and the retroreflective material shall be either orange, yellow, white, silver, yellow-green, or a fluorescent version of these colors, and shall be visible at a minimum distance of 1000 feet. The retroreflective safety apparel shall be designed to clearly identify the wearer as a person. Flagpersons unqualified or unable to meet the above requirements or who are, for any reason, unable to provide proper and effective traffic control may be removed at the discretion of the Engineer. In such instances, the Contractor shall provide qualified replacement flagpersons and shall maintain the required traffic control measures for the work site at all times.
914.03 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Not applicable.
913.04 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. Services of “Trafficpersons” will be measured for payment
by the number of hours for each person rendering services in accordance with directions of the Engineer. This is to include, however, only such trafficpersons as 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. Trafficpersons furnished by the Contractor for continued use of a detour, bypass or temporary traffic control beyond the period for which the Engineer deems such trafficpersons necessary to the proper completion of the project, or at locations where traffic is unnecessarily restricted by the Contractor’s me thod of operation will not be measured for payment. 9−35914.05 BASIS OF PAYMENT. The current minimum acceptable bid for regular and overtime hours are provided on Page P-1 of the Proposal. The unit bid price per manhour as paid to the Contractor shall 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 in accordance with the union contract. The hourly rate of wages paid by the Contractor for flagpersons' services shall not be less than the prevailing rate set by the Rhode Island Department of Labor. There will be no consideration for increasing the unit bid price for Flagpersons during the firs t eighteen months of the Contract dating from the Contract bid date. If after eighteen months the prevailing rate for Flagpersons is increased due to contractual agreements with the applicable union(s), the Department, upon receipt of proper documentation, will increase the contract unit bid price to the actual rate of pay plus fringe benefits. All subsequent rate increases will also be addressed. SECTION 915 HIGHWAY BOUNDS
915.01 DESCRIPTION. This work consists of providing granite, reinforced concrete, or bronze
highway bounds at points indicated on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer, all in accordance with these Specifications. 915.02 MATERIALS. Materials shall conform to the requirements of Subsection M.10.07; Highway Bounds , of these Specifications. Bronze rods shall be 1¼-inches in diameter and shall be split a distance of 2 inches from the bottom. 915.03 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Bounds shall be set at the locations shown on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer. When located in lawns, sidewalks or drives, bounds shall be set with the top of the bound ½-inch below the surface. Otherwise, bounds shall be set so as not to project above the surrounding ground by more than 6 inches. When the bound point falls on ledge and the use of a bronze rod is directed by the Engineer, a 1½-inch hole shall be drilled to a depth of 8 inches and a bronze rod and bronze wedge shall be placed in the drill hole. The rod shall be driven upon the wedge until the rod is solidly wedged into the hole. The rod shall then be firmly embedded eit her by filling the hole with a cement grout composed of equal parts of fine sand and cement, or by packing with lead as directed by the Engineer.
Source: Rhode Island Standard Specifications (Bluebook), 2024 Edition. Pages 566–567 of 826.