Part 1 — General
1.1 Section Includes
A.Coordination with railroad companies and estimated flagging rates.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS Not Used
1.3 REFERENCES Not Used
1.4 DEFINITIONS Not Used
1.5 Submittals
A.Provide a copy of the executed Contractor’s Right of Entry agreement.
1.6 Railroad – Highway Provisions
A.The Department coordinates with the Railroad Company for new crossings or for existing crossings within the limits of the work.
B.Determine the required cost of railroad flagging.
1.Table 1 may be used to estimate flagging charges: Table1 Estimated Railroad Flagging Rates (includes per diem and weekend rates) On Site Hours Total Billable Total Cost Hours * 8 hours flagging 12 total hours* $1,490 10 hours flagging 14 total hours* $1,719 12 hours flagging 16 total hours* $1,977 * The Total Billable Hours column includes an additional 4 hours for set up and take down.
2.The Department deducts for railroad flagging. The Department pays the Railroad Company directly for verified billings.
C.Execute a Contractor’s Right of Entry Agreement with the Railroad Company before performing work within the railroad right-of-way.
1.Obtain insurance required under the Contractor’s Right of Entry Agreement.
D.Hold a pre-activity meeting at least 30 days before beginning construction work on railroad right-of-way and give written notice to the Manager of Industry and Public Projects or equivalent position for the Railroad Company.
1.Coordinate a work schedule based on the actual date both parties can begin work.
2.Refer to contract documents for names of Railroad Companies.
E.Give at least 48 hours verbal notice to the Railroad Company’s Manager of Track Maintenance or equivalent position responsible for the area the project is in for permission to begin work.
Part 2 — PRODUCTS Not Used
Part 3 — EXECUTION Not Used
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Source: Utah Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2027 Edition. Pages 212–213 of 1,343. View official source ↗