Article 1 — Description
Install, repair, or remove post and cable fence.
Article 2 — Materials
Furnish materials as follows, unless otherwise shown on the plans.
2.1 Posts . Furnish timber posts in accordance with DMS -7200 , “Timber Posts and Blocks for Metal Beam Guard
Fence.”
2.2 Cable . Furnish wire cable in accordance with ASTM A475 and the following requirements .
3/8-in. nominal strand diameter Seven- wire strand, common grade Minimum breaking strength of 4,000 lb. 0.30- oz. per square foot minimum weight of zinc coating
2.3 Fittings and Anchors . Furnish fitti ngs and anchors galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153.
2.4 Concrete. Furnish concrete in accordance with Item 421, “Hydraulic Cement Concrete,” of the class shown
on the plans.
2.5 Reflectors. Furnish reflectors as shown on the plans.
2.6 Backfill . Furnish backfill material as approved.
2.7 Gate . Furnish gates as shown on the plans.
Article 3 — Work Methods
Install, repair, or remove post and cable fence, including reflectors and related items as shown on the plans.
3.1 Removal . Remove concrete anchors, posts, and cable. Backfill and thoroughly compact post and anchor
holes. Accept ownership of removed materials, unless otherwise shown on the plans. Dispose of removed materials in conformance with federal, state, and local regul ations.
3.2 Installation . Place new anchors, posts, and cable as shown on the plans. Set posts on firm foundation and
plumb to the required lines and grades. Thoroughly compact backfill in 4- in. layers. Space pull posts as shown on the plans. Lengthen or shorten one pull post space per continuous section if necessary to accommodate site conditions. Cover or fill open holes at the end of each workday. Maintain current pull post spacing of existing installations if approved. Straighten undamaged posts that are more than 1 in. out of plumb. Stretch cable to remove sag between posts. One cable splice will be allowed between posts, adjacent to the post, but no more than two splices in any 100 ft. of cable. Painting is not required, unless otherwise shown on the plans.
3.3 Repair . Plumb and realign post in a vertical and horizontal position. Stretch cable to remove sag between
posts. One cable splice will be allowed between posts, adjacent to the post, but no more than two splices in 1005 any 100 ft. of cable. Removal and replacement of posts, anchors, or cable will be paid for under the appropriate bid i tem.
Article 4 — Measurement
This Item will be measured as follows .
4.1 Post and Cable Fence Removal . By the foot from center to center of pull posts.
4.2 Concrete Anchor Removal . By each anchor removed.
4.3 New Installation of Post and Cable Fence. By the foot of fence from center to center of pull posts for each
continuous section installed.
4.4 New Concrete Anchor . By each anchor installed.
4.5 Replace Posts . By each post removed and replaced.
4.6 Replace C oncrete Anchors. By each anchor removed and replaced.
4.7 Replace Cable . By the foot of cable removed and replaced.
4.8 New Installation of Post and Cable Fence (Gate). By each gate installed.
4.9 Repair . By the foot of fence from center to center of pull posts for each repair.
Article 5 — Payment
The work performed and the materials furnished in accordance with this Item and measured as provided under “Measurement” will be paid for at the unit price bid for “Post and Cable Fence (Removal),” “Post and Cable Fence (Remove Concrete Anchor),” “Post and Cable Fence (New Installation),” “Post and Cable Fence (New Concrete Anchor),” “Post and Cable Fence (Replace Posts),” “Post and Cable Fence (Replace Concrete Anchors),” “Post and Cable Fence (Replace Cable),” “Post and Cable Fence (Gat e) (New Installation),” or “Post and Cable Fence (Repair).” This price is full compensation for cable splices, straightening posts, realignments of posts, tightening cable, backfilling posts and anchor holes, installation of reflectors, bollards, foundations, backfilling, gate and hardware, paint, materials, equipment, labor, tools, and incidentals.