Article 1 — Description
Remove existing metal beam guard fence and store at locations shown on the plans or as directed.
Article 2 — Construction
Remove rail elements in original lengths. Remove fittings from the posts and the metal rail and then pull the posts. Do not mar or damage salvageable materials during removal. Completely remove posts and any concrete or grout backfill surrounding the posts. Furnish backfill material and backfill the hole with material equal in composition and density to the surrounding soil unless otherwise directed. Cut off or bend down deadman eyebolts to an elevation at least 1 ft. below the new subgrade elevation and leave in place along with the deadman. Neatly stack salvaged materials to be retained by the Department at designated sites shown on the plans. Properly dispose of unsalvageable materials in conformance with federal, state, and local regulations. Repair or replace Contractor- damaged salvageable material at the Contractor’s expense.
Article 3 — Measurement
This Item will be measured by the foot for “Remove Metal Beam Guard Fence” in its original position. Measurement will be made along the face of the rail, in place, including metal beam guard fence transitions, from center -to-center of end posts and from terminal points shown on the plans. When “Remove Terminal Anchor Section” is specified as a separate bid item, measurement will be made for each removed section. A terminal anchor section consists of one post, one 25- ft. rail element, and associated hardware. When “Remove Downstream Anchor Terminal” is specified as a separate bid item, measurement will be made for each removed section. Downstream anchor terminal consists of two posts, one section, and associated hardware.
Article 4 — Payment
The work performed and measured as provided under “Measurement” will be paid for at the unit price bid for “Remove Metal Beam Guard Fence,” “Remove Terminal Anchor Section,” and “Remove Downstream Anchor Terminal.” This price is full compensation for removing materials; loading, hauling, unloading, and storing or disposal; furnishing backfill material; backfilling postholes; and equipment, labor, tools, and incidentals. Removal of mow strips or riprap will be paid for separately under the pertinent Items. Removal of curb associated with the metal beam guard fence transitions will not be paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to this Item.