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General Provisions (00100-00999)

670General Requirements for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

WI · 2019 Standard SpecificationsBook pages 513514View official source ↗

Effective with the December 2018 Letting 504 2019 Standard Spec ifications Section 670 General Requirements for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

670.1Description

(1)This section describes additional personnel qualifications, co nstruction methods, and testing

requirements used to perform ITS work.

670.2Materials

(1)Furnish ITS materials conforming to the general requirements for electrical work as specified in 651.2 .

670.3Construction 670.3.1 General

(1)Perform ITS work conforming to the general requirements for electrical work as specified in 651.3 .

670.3.2 Personnel Qualifications 670.3.2.1 Field System Integrator

(1)Perform ITS work with onsite a ssistance and under the supervision of a qualified field system

integrator selected from the department's approved field system integrator list. The field system integrator provides assistance a nd expertise to the contractor in the areas of equipment installation, operation, integration with existing equipment, testing, and ne twork management for ITS installations including traffic signal communications.

(2)The field system integrator is responsible for ensuring that e quipment is installed as the plans show

and functions properly. The field system integrator also helps submit material lists, shop drawings, documentation, as-builts, test r esults, training and operation manuals as well as associated presentations, wiring schematics, and equipment test procedures .

(3)Ensure that the field system integrator schedules, manages, an d documents periodic ITS focused

progress meetings beginning with in one month after ITS work under the contract begins. Hold additional meetings at least monthly while ITS work under the c ontract is scheduled. The department defines ITS work as operations r equired under the contract related to electrical work. 670.3.2.2 Certified Fiber Optic Technician

(1)Have a certified fiber optic technician perform work for fiber optic terminations, splicing, and testing.

Have a certified fiber optic tec hnician supervise all fiber optic cable installation.

(2)Submit material to certify technicians meet the following requ irements:

- Education: attend and successfully complete at least one 4-da y class on installation of fiber optic products conducted by major manufacture r and have FOA certification. - Work history: demonstrate a minimum of 2 years work experience in the last 5 years with splicing, termination, and testing of fiber optic cable.

(3)Remove, replace, and reinstall work performed by non-certified technicians for fiber optic

communications equipment and material. 670.3.3 Testing 670.3.3.1 Contractor-Furnished Equipment and Materials

(1)Furnish equipment necessary to test the completed installation. Test and demonstrate to the

engineer's satisfaction that equipment is calibrated and in wor king order.

(2)Submit documentation required that demonstrates component performance and operation as specified

in contract.

(3)The field system integrator w ill approve final set up and testing of all equipment and materials.
(4)Perform tests on weekdays during normal working hours. Obtain the engineer's approval for test times

and dates.

(5)Resubmittal of rejected equipment or material is allowed for consideration with proof of correction and

testing. The department may approv e rejected material but is not considered acceptance for equipment or material until final post-installation testing. 670.3.3.2 Department-Furnished Equipment and Materials

(1)Have the field system integrato r inspect department-furnished equipment and materials to ensure that

they conform to contract requirements and function properly. No tify the department w ithin 3 days if the inspection identifies defective equipment or materials. The dep artment will replace whatever is defective.

(2)Do not take possession of defective equipment or materials. On ce possession is taken, the contractor

is responsible for replacing defective equipment and materials.

Effective with the December 2018 Letting 505 2019 Standard Spec ifications 670.3.3.3 Post-Installation Testing

(1)Furnish test procedu res for each component in the contract. A component is defined as a subsystem

confined to the end functionality of the device. Components include field devices, processor, assemblies, cabling, connections, communications, and any addit ional elements associated with proper operation and full functi onality of the field device.

(2)Submit 1 hard copy and 1 elect ronic copy of component test pro cedures to the department. The field

system integrator and contractor shall develop test procedures 30 days before initial installation. The department will approve test procedure wit hin 30 days of the date received and provide a written approval.

(3)Resubmit rejected test procedures within 15 days of notification. The department will provide written

approval of resubmitted test proce dures within 30 days of the date received. 670.3.4 ITS Documentation 670.3.4.1 Preconstruction Work

(1)For contractor furnished equipm ent, submit 1 hard copy and 1 e lectronic copy of equipment list,

catalog cut-sheets, and drawings within 28 days after notice of award to the engineer. The engineer will review the equipment list and drawings within 30 days of s ubmittal. Obtain the engineer's written approval before proc uring equipment and beginning the work.

(2)Include bid item names, the name and address of the manufacturer, catalog tear sheets showing

catalog numbers, and manufacture r specifications. Resubmit a ne w alternative for partial or totally rejected equipment within 15 days of written notice. The engineer will review within 30 days of submittal.

(3)Do not make substitutions or changes to engineer-approved mate rials without the engineer’s written

approval. Check the availability , price, and delivery date befo re making submittal of equipment or material. 670.3.4.2 Post-Construction Work

(1)Submit 1 hard copy and 1 elect ronic copy of ITS installation i ncluding traffic signal communications

documentation including but not limited to the following: - Operator's manual: for contra ctor furnished equipment, submit a manual containing detailed operating instructions for each different ty pe or model of equipment and or operation performed. - Maintenance procedures manuals : for contractor furnished equi pment, submit a manual containing detailed preventive and correctiv e maintenance procedures for e ach type or model of equipment furnished. - Cabinet fiber optic wiring diagram: submit a cabinet wiring d iagram, identified by location for each cabinet. Include both electrical wiring and fiber optic conductor and ca ble connections. Place one copy of the fiber optic wiring diagram in a weat herproof holder i n the cabinet. D eliver the other c opies to the engineer. - As-built drawings: submit final as-built drawings that detail the final placemen t of conduit, cabling, equipment, and geometric modifications within the contract. Pro vide documentation in a n electronic format adhering to the region’s ITS com puter aided drafting standards and according to the department’s as-built requirements. The department will review the as-built drawings for content and electronic format. Modify both the content and format of as-built drawings until meeting all requirements. - Equipment inventory list: submit an invent ory list including serial number, make, model, date installed, and location installed of equipmen t installed under the contract.

670.4Measurement

(1)The department will measure Fiel d System Integrator and ITS Documentation as a single lump sum

unit for all services acceptably c ompleted under the contract.

670.5Payment

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

items: ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION UNIT

670.0100 Field System Integrator LS

670.0200 ITS Documentation LS

(2)Payment for Field System Integr ator and ITS Documentation is f ull compensation for providing

specified expertise, assistance , and documents. The department will pay separately fo r other ITS work under the various ITS bid items of 671 through 678.

(3)The department will not pay for removing, replacing, and reins talling work performed by non-certified

technicians as required under 670.3.2.2 .

Effective with the December 2018 Letting 506 2019 Standard Spec ifications Section 671 Intelligent Transportation Systems - Conduit

671.1Description

(1)This section describes providing conduit for ITS work and prov iding permanent flexible above ground

markers along a path of any fiber optic cabling and new or exis ting manholes.

671.2Materials

671.2.1 Conduit

(1)Furnish orange, smooth, high- density polyethylene (HDPE), soli d-wall conduit rated for outdoor and

underground use conforming to ASTM F2160. Use the size the plans show with a size-to-diameter ratio (SDR) of 11 and conforming to the following: NOMINAL INSIDE DIAMETER NOMINAL OUTSIDE DIAMETER 1.25 inches 1.660 inches 2 inches 2.375 inches 3 inches 3.50 inches

(2)The construction and testing o f the conduit shall comply with applicable EIA/TIA, ANSI, and ASTM

standards.

(3)Furnish bends, adapters, coup lings, fittings, and other materials used to install conduits. Meet of the

duct manufacturer’s installation recommendations. Furnish anodi zed aluminum reverse threaded couplers sized as appropriate. 671.2.2 Woven Pull Tape

(1)Provide woven pull tape for empt y ducts in the run. The woven pull tape shall have documentation as

duct cutting resistant, tensile strength of greater than 1100 p ounds, nominal width of 1/2 inch, and maximum allowable elongation under pulling tension of 10 percen t. 671.2.3 Fiber Optic Cable Marker

(1)Furnish fiber optic cable markers as the plans show.

671.2.4 Tracer Wire

(1)Furnish 12 AWG stranded copper tracer wire conforming to 655 in at least one cond uit for each run.

Connect the tracer wire using a wire nut at each pull box, manh ole, or other access point. Alternatively, use a single wi re through the access points.

671.3Construction

671.3.1 Installing Conduit

(1)Install conduit by plowing or trenching.
(2)Do not exceed the minimum bending radius of the cable installed in the conduit. Do no t pull cable over

edges or corners, over or around obstructions, or through unnec essary curves or bends.

(3)Use directional bore installations if the contract specifies.
(4)Repairs are not allowed. Remov e broken, chipped, cracked, or i mpaired lengths of fittings or conduit

and replace with new materials. Do not install conduit above gr ound or on structures.

(5)Provide information to the engineer as specified in 107.22. Expose the main to provide visual

inspection by the utility owner fo r gas mains of 100 psi or gre ater, or 12 inches in diameter or greater. 671.3.2 Woven Pull Tape

(1)Provide woven pull tape at each raceway point in acceptable to the engineer. If cables are blown

directly through the ducts, wov en pull tape for those sections of individual ducts is not required. Spare conduits shall have woven pull tape installed in the duct. 671.3.3 Fiber Optic Cable Marker

(1)Provide installation at locations the plans show and as the en gineer directs. Installation should be

adequate so that marker cannot be pulled out or removed manually. The marker should self erect after vehicle impact.

(2)Install markers so that all lengths of installed fiber optic c ables in new conduit have a minimum of one

marker. Install a minimum of 2 m arkers along each fiber optic c able path in new conduit so that one forward and one behind are always visible. Install a marker at each point along the fiber optic cable path where a 45-degree or greater change in direction occurs.

(3)Install a marker at each handhole at locations where the fiber optic cabling is installed into existing

conduit networks. Install markers a maximum of 24 inches latera l displacement from the actual placement of the conduit and fiber optic cabling.

Source: Wisconsin Standard Specifications for Highway and Structure Construction, 2019 Edition. Pages 513514 of 601.