Wisconsin WisDOT Standard Specifications (within FDM) — Section 638

Effective with the December 2018 Letting 427 2019 Standard Spec ifications Section 638 State Owned Signs and Supports

638.1Description

(1)This section describes moving, removing, revising, or erecting state owned signs and supports.

638.2Materials

(1)Furnish signing materials conforming to 637. Use aluminum base material at least 0.040 inch thick.

(2)Fabricate demountable route markers, overlay plaques, letters, numbers, symbols, and borders as the

plans show. Unless the contracts pecifies otherwise, use the sa me sheeting type as the existing sign being revised.

638.3Construction

638.3.1 General

(1)A sign is an installation at a s ingle location that consists o f several components or parts that together

form one complete sign.

(2)Do not display a sign before its message becomes applicable. I f necessary cover the sign conforming

to 643.3.4.3 .

(3)Erect signs and supports at the new location as specified in 634 if using wood posts and as specified

in 635, 636 , and 637 if using steel supports. 638.3.2 Moving Signs

(1)Under the Moving Signs bid ite ms, remove existing signs, and t ransport and erect t he signs at new

locations. This work does not i nclude moving structural steel supports, or moving or removing the footings.

(2)Remove the signs without damaging them, and re-erect at the new location.

(3)If moving any sign on wood pos ts, tubular steel posts, or flanged, steel channel supports, then also

move the posts or supports, unless provided otherwise.

(4)Remove signs 25 square feet and larger from their supports bef ore transporting. The contractor may

transport smaller size signs atta ched to their supports, provided it uses methods that do not damage the sign. 638.3.3 Moving Sign Supports

(1)Under the Moving Small Sign Suppo rts bid item, remove existing wood supports; flanged, steel

channel or other supports and transport to and erect these supports at new locations, and remove any resulting unused concrete footings.

(2)Under the Moving Structural St eel Sign Supports bid item, remo ve existing structural steel supports

and transport to, and erect the su pports at new locations, and remove any resulting unused concrete footings.

(3)Inspect the supports before moving and notify the engineer of any damage or deficiencies.

638.3.4 Removing Signs

(1)Under the Removing Signs bid it ems, remove existing signs from their supports.

(2)Aluminum type II signs and steels tringers are the department' s property. Return signs and stringers

palletized for handling with a fo rklift. Contact the region sig ning coordinator at least 3 business days in advance to coordinate the shipment and drop-off location.

(3)Plywood type II and all type I si gns are the contractor’s prop erty, unless the contract specifies

otherwise. Dispose of these si gns off the right-of-way. 638.3.5 Removing Sign Supports

(1)Remove wood, flanged and channels teel, structural steel, over head, or other sign supports. Supports

become the contractor’s property, unless the contract specifies otherwise. Satisfactorily dispose of supports off the right-of-way. R emove unused concrete footings as specified in 638.3.8 . 638.3.6 Revising Signs

(1)Revise the existing sign message as the contract specifies or the engineer directs. Schedule

operations so a sign is out of s ervice for the least time pract icable and, if possible, revise the message without removing the sign from its support.

(2)Under demountable bid items, rev ise the message by removing, r eplacing, or adding demountable

copy. Unless the contract specif ies otherwise, use new message units similar to existing message units already on the sign revised. Fasten demountable copy to t ype I sign panels with aluminum rivets or aluminum self-tapping screws. Place aluminum rivets or alumi num self-tapping screws at the ends

Effective with the December 2018 Letting 428 2019 Standard Spec ifications and at 90 degree corners of demountable copy letters, numbers, symbols, border, and route markers. Space rivets or self-tapping screws at a maximum of 6 inches on center. Do not install rivets or self- tapping screws within 1 inch of extruded aluminum panel joints

(3)Under non-removable bid items, revise the message by covering with a demountable overlay plaque.

638.3.7 Erecting State Owned Signs

(1)Under the Erecting State-Owned Signs bid items, load state-fur nished signs at a specified source, and

transport and erect the signs at required locations.

(2)Advise the engineer at least 10 business days before proposing to load and haul the signs so the

engineer has sufficient time to make them available.

(3)Erect state-furnished signs as specified for erecting signs in 634 through 637.

638.3.8 Restoring the Site

(1)Restore the site of any sign mo ved, removed, or erected, repair any damage to work caused by the

contractor's operations, and dis pose of any surplus excavation or materials. Remove unused concrete footings resulting from the movi ng or removing of signs as spec ified for their removal in 204.3 and fill the resulting holes with earth or other suitable material as re quired, and restore the area to a condition similar to the adjacent area.

638.4Measurement

(1)The department will measure the bid items under this section a s each individual sign location or sign

support location acceptably completed, except under the Small Sign Supports bid items, the department will measure each ind ividual post of the associated sign support system.

638.5Payment

(1)The department will pay for measured quantities at the contrac t unit price under the following bid

items: ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION UNIT

638.2100 - 2199 Moving Signs (type) EACH

638.2600 - 2699 Removing Signs (type) EACH

638.3000 Removing Small Sign Supports EACH

638.3100 Removing StructuralS teel Sign Supports EACH

50 - 3199 Removing Overhead Sign Supports (type) (structu re) EACH

638.3200 - 3299 Revising Signs (type) (message) EACH

638.3600 - 3699 Erecting Stat e-Owned Signs (type) EACH

638.4000 Moving Small Sign Supports EACH

638.4100 Moving Structural Steel Sign Supports EACH

(2)Payment for the bid items under this section is full compensation for the work required under the

particular bid item; for providi ng message units as required; a nd for restoring the site. Payment does not include compensation for furnishing new wood posts, steels ign supports, and concrete footings, if required, the department will pay for these under the pertinent contract bid item, or as extra work if no bid item exists.

Effective with the December 2018 Letting 429 2019 Standard Spec ifications Section 639 Drilling Wells

639.1Description

(1)This section describes drilli ng vertical holes of specified si zes in earth formation or rock formation, or

both to the required depth; inserting casing pipe; placing line r pipe, if required; sealing casing with grout; placing pump, screen, and well platform; constructing we ll shelter; and test pumping.

639.2Materials

639.2.1 General

(1)Furnish grade A, A-FA, A-S, A-T , A-IS, A-IP, or A-IT concrete conforming to 501 as modified in 716.

Provide QMP for class III ancilla ry concrete as specified in 716.

(2)For grout use fine aggregate conforming to 501.2.5.3 and type I, IL, IS, IP, or IT cement.

(3)Furnish lumber and timber conforming to 507.2.2 .

639.2.2 Well Casing Pipe 639.2.2.1 Upper Drillhole

(1)If using 8, 10, or 12-inch pipe temporarily in constructing th e upper drillhole, use pipe of sufficient

strength and weight to withstand driving operations. Use welded or threaded coupling joints with this pipe. 639.2.2.2 Lower Drillhole

(1)For casing the lowe r drillhole, use new steel casing pipe. Use pipe conforming to NR 812.17.

639.2.3 Liner Pipe

(1)For liner pipe use new steel pipe of sufficient strength and w eight to structurally withstand driving

operations. On this pipe, use wel ded joints and fit with standard type driving shoes . Use the length and diameter of liner pipe the engineer directs. 639.2.4 Pump

(1)Use a hand-operated metal drinking fountain type pump with a m ounting base that accepts the casing

pipe specified and conforms to t he plan details. For the drop p ipe use new zinc coated standard steel with a 1 1/4 inch inside diamete r, unless the plans specify oth erwise. Use a 7/16-inch diameter steel pump rod having 14 standard thre ads per one inch. For depths to the static water surface of 150 feet or less, use a cylinder with a 2-inch inside diameter, and for depths exceeding 150 feet, use a cylinder with an inside diamete r of 1 11/16 inches.

(2)Provide cast iron floor drains conforming to the size and deta ils the plans show.

639.2.5 Well Screen

(1)Provide a stainless steel screen of the specified diameter and conforming to NR 812.13 requirements.

639.3Construction 639.3.1 Code, Permit, and Registration Requirements

(1)Perform work connected with drilling, driving, and outfitting a well according to NR 812, well

construction and pump Installation, Wisconsin administrative co de of the WDNR, division of environmental analysis and review.

(2)The contractor shall obtain per mits, licenses, or other requirements needed to prosecute the work at

its own cost and expense. Prov ide notices, pay fees, and comply with laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations bearing on t he conduct of the work.

(3)Employ an engineer-approved we ll driller registered with the WDNR division of environmental analysis

and review before starting drilling operations. The well drille r shall produce satisfactory evidence of experience, capability, and equipm ent before performing any wor k.

(4)Use a pump installer registered with the WDNR division of environmental analysis and review to install

the pump. 639.3.2 Geologic Formation

(1)The contractor shall save and deliver a sample of material tak en from each 5 feet of drilling and at

every change in formation, to t he Wisconsin ge ological and natu ral history survey. The contractor shall also keep an accurate record of the top and bottom of each laye r of formations penetrated.

(2)Provide daily written reports to the engineer beginning when the drilling equipment is erected and

ending when the drilling equipment is removed. Include the foll owing:

1.The nature of the materials encountered during drilling.

2.The work done during each day, including depth drilled, casing set, and water tests.

Source: Wisconsin Standard Specifications for Highway and Structure Construction, 2019 Edition. Pages 436–437 of 601.

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