6-58 Sectio N 617 – Mailboxes
617.0 1 DESCRIPTION . This work shall consist of the removal and relocation of existing mailbox installations to permanent locations, or the removal of existing mailbox installations and replacement with new installations in permanent locations. The work shall include the replacement of any non -conforming mailboxes, supports, or attachment hardware. 617.0 2 MATERIALS . Materials shall meet the requirements of the following subsections: Timber Preservative ................................ ................................ ................................ ...726.01 Wood Posts ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 750.01( b) Brackets and platforms shall be made of galvanized steel sheets. Holes shall be neatly punched or drilled. Fasteners shall be galvanized in accordance with Subsection 726.0 6 and meet the requirements of ASTM A307 . New mailboxes shall meet the approval of the U.S. Postal Service. 617.0 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS . Mailbox installations designated to be removed and reset shall be carefully removed and reinstalled as shown on the Plans. Any minor components (such as hardware, brackets, or lettering) of the existing installation that are missing, damaged, or become dam aged during construction shall be replaced with new materials. Materials not reused shall remain the property of the owner. Mailbox installations designated to be replaced shall be carefully removed. The removed materials shall remain the property of the owner. New mailbox installations shall be constructed and installed as shown on the Plans. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that each completed relocation has the approval of the mail carrier. 617.0 4 RELOCATION . Posts may be set in holes o r they may be driven if the posts or any attached anti - twist devices are not damaged. The installed posts shall be plumb and placed to the depth shown on the Plans. The space around the posts set in holes shall be backfilled with suitable granular material in 6 inch layers. The backfill material shall be thoroughly tamped. Mailboxes shall be attached to the posts using either the existing mountings and hardware, or the mountings and hardware shown on the Plans. All fasteners shall be drawn sufficiently tigh t to ensure that the mailboxes do not pivot or otherwise move.
6-59 Existing nameplates shall be attached to any new mailboxes. Names and rural box numbers lettered on
existing mailboxes shall be copied onto new mailboxes using good commercial -quality stick -on letters acceptable to the Engineer. 617.0 5 METHO D OF MEASUREMENT . The quantity of Remove and Reset Mailbox , Single Support and Remove and Reset Mailbox , Multiple Support to be measured for payment will be the number of each type relocated in the complet e and accepted work, as determined by the Engineer. The quantity of Remove and Re place Mailbox , Single Support and Remove and Re place Mailbox , Multiple Support to be measured for payment will be the number of each type replaced in the complete and accepted work, as determined by the Engineer. 617.0 6 BASIS OF PAYMENT . The accepted quantity of Remove and Reset Mailbox , Single Support and Remove and Reset Mailbox , Multiple Support will be paid for at the Contract unit price for each. Payment will be full compensation for removing the existing mailbox installation, reinstalling the mailbox installation in its permanent location, replacing minor broken or missing components (such as hardware, brackets, or lettering, but excluding posts and the mailbox itself ), excavating as necessary, backfill, and for furnishing all labor, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. If any major components (such as posts or the mailbox itself) of mailbox installations designated to be reset are missing, damaged, or become damaged during construction, the entire installation will be paid for as Remove and Re place Mailbox , Single Support or Remove and Re place Mailbox , Multiple Support . The accepted quantity of Remove and Re place Mailbox , Single Support an d Remove and Re place Mailbox , Multiple Support will be paid for at the Contract unit price for each. Payment will be full compensation for removing the existing mailbox installation, furnishing all new materials, including mailboxes, supports, brackets, ha rdware, and lettering, installing the mailbox installation in its permanent location, excavating as necessary, backfill, and for furnishing all labor, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Any temporary relocation of mailboxes due to project construction will not be paid under this section. The costs of this temporary work will be considered incidental to other Contract items. Pay Item Pay Unit 617.1 100 Remove and Reset Mailbox, Single Support ................................ ............ Each 617.12 00 Remove and Reset Mailbox, Multiple Support ................................ ......... Each 617.2100 Remove and Replace Mailbox, Single Support ................................ ........ Each 617.2200 Remove and Replace Mailbox, Multiple Support ................................ .....Each
6-60 Sectio N 618 – Sidewalks and Aprons
618.0 1 DESCRIPTION . This work shall consist of the construction of bituminous or Portland cement concrete sidewalk s, curb ramps , and stamped concrete aprons and islands . 618.0 2 MATERIALS . Materials shall meet the requirements of the following subsection s: Emulsified Asphalt ................................ ................................ ................................ .....702.0 2 Preformed Joint Filler, Cork , and Asphalt -Treated Felt ................................ ............ 707.0 6 Preformed Joint Filler, Bituminous Type ................................ ................................ ..707.1 2(a) Reinforcing Steel ................................ ................................ ................................ .......713.01(a) Welded Wire Reinforcement ................................ ................................ ..................... 713.0 3 Bituminous Concrete Mixtures ................................ ................................ .................. 716.02 Bituminous Mixing Plant and Laboratory ................................ ................................ .716.03 Preparing and Mixing Bituminous Concrete Mixtures ................................ .............. 716.04 Water Repell ent, Silane ................................ ................................ ............................. 726.10 Detectable Warning Surface ................................ ................................ ...................... 751.0 3 Concrete shall conform to the r equirements of Section 541 for Concrete, Class B . There shall be a mineral admixture substitution for Portland cement of 20% fly ash or 25% ground granulated blast -furnace slag . The type of bituminous material s for sidewalk s shall be as specified in the Pl ans or as directed by the Engineer . 618.0 3 PORTLAN D CEMEN T CONCRET E SIDEWALK .
a.Excavation and Foundation . Excavation shall be made to the required depth and to a width that will permit placing of bed course material and the installation and bracing of the forms. Bed course material shall be placed as shown on the Plans. When the depth of bed course required exceeds 6 inches, two layers of approximately equal depth shall be placed, and each layer thoroughly compacted so that it is hard and unyielding. The wetting of bed course material may be necessary to obtain the required compaction.
b.Forms . Forms shall meet the applicable requirements of Subsection 541.0 8. Forms shall be made of wood or metal and shall extend for the full depth of the concrete . All forms shall be straight or curved as required and free from warp .
Source: Vermont Standard Specifications for Construction, 2024 Edition. Pages 832–833 of 1,380.