Article 1 — Description
Retrofit or replace railing.
Article 2 — Materials
Use materials that conform to requirements of the following Items. Item 421, “Hydraulic Cement Concrete” Item 440, “Reinforcement for Concrete” Item 441, “Steel Structures” Item 442, “Metal for Structures” Item 445, “Galvanizing” Item 450, “Railing” Item 540, “Metal Beam Guard Fence”
Article 3 — Construction
Remove existing railing to the lines and grades shown on the plans. Do not damage any portion of the structure that is to remain in place. Replace any concrete removed beyond the neat lines or other established lines at the Contractor’s expense. Remove bolts to disassemble steel members unless otherwise approved. Incorporate reinforcing steel into the new concrete railing with at least 1- 1/2 in. of clear cover if indicated on the plans. Cut off existing reinforcing steel at least 1 in. below the finished surface of the concrete if it cannot be reused as dowels. Repair as directed any concrete damaged from making the cutoff. Refinish the top of the concrete slab where the railing is removed, but not replaced, to leave a neat surface as shown on the plans and in accordance with Item 429, “Concrete Structure Repair.” Dispose of removed material off the right of way in conformance with federal, state, and local regulations, unless otherwise shown on the plans. Carefully dismantle rail by unbolting steel members to salvage rail members when shown on the plans. Deliver materials to be retained by the Department to the location shown on the plans. Block -up salvaged steel materials off the ground. Construct replacement railing in accordance with Item 450.
Article 4 — Measurement
This Item will be measured by the foot. This is a plans quantity measurement Item. The quantity to be paid is the quantity shown in the proposal , unless modified by Article 9.2., “Plans Quantity Measurement.” Additional measurements or calculations will be made if adjustments of quantities are required.
Article 5 — Payment
The work performed and materials furnished in accordance with this Item and measured as provided under “Measurement” will be paid for at the unit price bid for “Retrofit Railing” of the type specified. This price is full compensation for removal and disposal of existing railing; disassembling and delivering members to be retained by the Department ; repairing damaged bridge deck ; furnishing, preparing, and placing concrete, 699 expansion joint material, reinforcing steel, structural steel, aluminum, cast steel, pipe, anchor bolts or bars, testing of epoxy anchors, and all other materials required in the finished railing; and hardware, paint and painting of metal railing, galvanizing, equipment, labor, tools, and incidentals .