Article 1 — Description
Repair cable barrier system and cable barrier terminal sections of the type shown.
Article 2 — Materials
Furnish new materials in accordance with Item 543, “Cable Barrier System.” Pick up materials furnished by the Department at the locations shown on the plans. Salvage materials as directed. Accept ownership of unsalvageable materials and dispose of them in conformance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Article 3 — Work Methods
Remove and replace cable barrier system components and cable barrier terminal sections in accordance with the details shown on the plans and in conformance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Place posts into steel sleeves in a concrete foundation, unless otherwise shown on the plans. Begin physical repair for C ontracts with callout work within 72 hr. of notification, unless otherwise shown on the plans. Repair damaged components such as terminal anchor sections, concrete foundations, cables, posts, and pavement, as necessary to ensure the final installation functions as designed. Replace non-repairable cable. Replace delineators and object markers at terminal ends as needed. Sweep and clean area around cable barr ier system. Provide a tension meter and use it after repair is complete to verify cables in repaired area are properly tensioned. Re- tension the cable barrier system to within manufacturer recommended range as needed. Check cables for proper tensioning when requested and re- tension to within manufacturer recommended range as needed. Replace post hardware including the high- density polyethylene cable spacers (with reflector when required) and the stainless -steel post strap.
Article 4 — Measurement
This Item will be measured as follows .
4.1 Replace Posts. By each post replaced.
4.2 Cable Splice and Turnbuckle . By each cable splice made.
4.3 Repair Concrete Foundation. By each foundation repaired.
4.4 Repair or Replace Cable Barrier Terminal Section. By each section repaired or replaced.
4.5 Replace Cable. By the foot of damaged cable.
1003 4.6. Check and Re-T ension Cables. By each run checked and re-tensioned. A run is defined as a section of cable barrier system beginning and ending with a terminal section.
4.7 Replace Post Hardware. By each pos t.
Article 5 — Payment
The work performed and materials furnished in accordance with this I tem and measured as provided under “Measurement” will be paid for at the unit price bid for “Replace Posts,” “Cable Splice and Turnbuckle,” “Repair Concrete Foundation,” “Repair or Replace Cable Barrier Terminal Section,” “Replace Cable,” “Check and Re- Tension Cables,” and “Replace Post Hardware,” all of the test level specified ( e.g., TL -3, TL-4). This price is full compensation for repairing cable barrier system components and cable barrier terminal sections; checking and re -tensioning of a run, furnishing materials; salvage, removal, and disposal; concrete; delineator and object marker replacement; and equipment, labor, tools, and incidentals .