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.
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. 9−36 915.04 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. "Highway Bounds" of the various types specified will be measured by the number of such bounds actually furnished and set in accordance with the Plans and/or as directed by the Engineer. 915.05 BASIS OF PAYMENT. The accepted quantities of "Highway Bounds" of the various types specified, will be paid for at their respective contract unit prices per each as listed in the Proposal. The prices so-stated constitute full and complete compensation for all labor, materials and equipment, and all incidentals required to finish the work, complete and accepted by the Engineer. SECTION 916 REMOVE, RELOCATE AND RESET SHOCK ABSORBING BARRIER MODULES
916.01 DESCRIPTION. This work consists of removing sand filled polyethylene modules from
their initial locations and subsequently installing said modules at new locations as indicated on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer, all in accordance with these Specifications. 916.02 MATERIALS . Not applicable.
916.03 Construction Methods .
916.03.1 Relocation. The Contractor shall assign experienc ed tradesmen to provide the required
technical assistance to personnel removing and re locating the various co mponents of the modules at the site of the work. 916.03.2 Replacement of Damaged Modules. If the shock absorbing barrier modules are damaged by traffic after installation but prior to the completion of the Contract, the Contractor may be required to replace the damaged modules on a "Force Account" basis as set forth in Subsection 109.04; Para. a.4 of these Specifications.
916.03.3 Maintenance. Maintenance of shock absorbing barrier modules shall be carried out in
accordance with SECTION 937; MAINTENANCE AND MOVEMENT OF TRAFFIC PROTECTIVE DEVICES , of these Specifications.
916.04 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT . "Removing, Relocating and Resetting Shock Absorbing
Barrier Modules" will be measured by the number of "Groups" actually installed. A "Group" is defined as including all modules necessary to complete a specific installation as detailed on the Plans. 916.05 BASIS OF PAYMENT. The accepted quantity of "Removing, Relocating and Resetting Shock Absorbing Barrier Modules" will be paid for at the contract unit price per group as listed in the