521Mailbox Post

521.01 Description

This work shall consist of replacing existing mailbox posts shown on the plans or designated as hazardous objects by the Engineer.

521.02 Materials

Post and mounting hardware shall conform to Standard RFD-1. Replacement mailboxes, if required, shall also conform to Standard RFD-1.

521.03 Procedures

The Contractor shall be responsible for damage to mailboxes and their posts through negligence on the part of the Contractor incurred during their removal, at their temporary location, and during resetting in accordance with Section 105.15. Where the Contractor has properly preserved the existing mail boxes, these may be remounted with new posts and hardware; or the property owner may elect to furnish a new mailbox in lieu of remounting the existing mailbox, in which case the installation of the new mailbox shall be at no additional cost to the Department or property owner. The placement and installation of the mailbox and post to be replaced shall be in accordance with Stan - dard RFD-1 and the Maintenance Division’ s Best Practices Manual. Mailbox post types shall be single, double, or multiple corresponding with existing installations or as directed by the Engineer.

521.04 Measurement and Payment

Mailbox posts will be measured in units of each and will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for the type specified. This price bid shall include removing the existing mailbox(s) and post(s); temporary relocation; installing existing mailbox, including new post and hardware; furnishing new mailbox, post and hardware; mounting new homeowner furnished mailbox(s) and providing new post and hardware, and disposal of existing post(s) damaged mailbox and debris. 520.06 Payment will be made under: ———————————————————————————Pay Item Pay Unit———————————————————————————Mailbox post (T ype) Each——————————————————————————— 521.04

Division VI

ROADSIDE DEVELOPMENT