00016932 Specifications.pdf

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

IN COORDINATION WITH THE 2024 STANDARD

SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION

FOR

PICTURE ROCK PASS RWIS

FREMONT HIGHWAY (OR 31) MP 62.34 SB

Prepared by Intelligent Transportation Systems

Oregon Department of Transportation

SCOPE

The work to be done under this Contract consists of supplying the materials, equipment, labor and incidentals required to perform the following tasks as described in the Contract plans and specifications:

• Provide Work Zone Traffic Control.

• Pick-up and installation of the Agency furnished materials including sensors, cameras with accessories, IR illuminator, solar panel with mounting brackets, solar combiner cabinets, charge controller, load controller, converter, batteries, and battery enclosure.

• Furnish and install the necessary materials to complete the work including wood poles, cabinet, fencing, foundations, conduit, conductors, junction boxes, etc. as shown on plans.

APPLICABLE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Silence of Specifications: The apparent silence of the specifications as to any detail, or the apparent omission of a detailed description concerning any point, shall be regarded as meaning that the highest value commercial practices are to prevail and that only materials and workmanship of first quality are to be used.

PROFESSIONAL OF RECORD CERTIFICATION

The following special provisions were prepared and/or reviewed by the Engineer whose professional seal appears below. These specifications are not valid unless the appropriate signed seal appears below and shall not be modified without the approval of the Engineer.

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

FOR

PICTURE ROCK PASS RWIS

PROFESSIONAL OF RECORD CERTIFICATION:

I certify the Special Provision Section(s) listed below are applicable to the design for the subject project for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Modified Special Provisions were prepared by me or under my supervision.

Section(s) 00221, 00960, 00985

FINAL ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

SECTION 00221 - COMMON PROVISIONS FOR WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL

Comply with Section 00221 of the Standard Specifications modified as follows:

00221.00 Scope – Add the following to the end of this subsection:

Provide work zone traffic control measures conforming to The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Temporary Traffic Control Handbook for Operations of Three Days OR Less, December 2011. Copies of this handbook can be accessed via the internet under “Publications” on the Traffic Engineering and Operations Section web site (Highway Division, Oregon Department of Transportation) at:

2011 ODOT TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL HANDBOOK FOR OPERATIONS OF 3

DAYS OR LESS

Measurement

00221.80 Measurement – Replace this subsection, except for the subsection number and title, with the following:

No measurement of quantities will be made for work performed under this Section.

Payment

00221.90 Payment - Replace this subsection, except for the subsection number and title, with the following:

The accepted quantities of Work performed under this Section will be paid for at the Contract lump sum amount for the item “Traffic Control”.

Payment will be payment in full for submitting traffic control plan with duration prior to construction according to 00221.06, furnishing, installing, moving, operating, maintaining, inspecting, and removing Materials and TCD, and for furnishing all Equipment, labor, and Incidentals necessary to complete the Work as specified. Traffic control includes all temporary traffic control Work pertaining to Work as shown and specified.

http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/TRAFFIC-ROADWAY/publications_traffic.shtml#Work_Zone_Related http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/TRAFFIC-ROADWAY/publications_traffic.shtml#Work_Zone_Related

SECTION 00960 - COMMON PROVISIONS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Comply with Section 00960 of the Standard Specifications modified as follows:

00960.30 Licensed Electricians – Replace this subsection, except for the subsection number and title, with the following:

According to the Oregon Administrative Rule 918-282-0120(1), no person or Entity shall allow any individual to perform electrical work for which the individual is not properly registered or licensed. Every person who installs electrical systems on the Project shall submit a copy of their electrical license or apprentice registration to the Engineer prior to performing any Work.

They must be licensed as an S or a J under Oregon Administrative Rule 918-282-0140 or 918-282-0170.

Add the following subsection:

00960.42(c) Metallic Conduit – Paint the following with rust-preventative coating:

• Threads on all metal conduit.

• Areas where the coating has been damaged so underlying metal is exposed.

• Exposed, ungalvanized threads resulting from field cuts.

If corrosive Soil conditions exist, coat metallic conduit with a nonmetallic coating or wrap with corrosion protection tape at least 10 mils thick.

Add the following subsection:

00960.42(d) Connecting Non-Metallic Conduit to Metallic Conduit - Use a nonmetallic female threaded connector to connect nonmetallic conduit to metallic conduit.

Add the following subsection:

00960.42(g) Conduit on Wood Poles - Mount conduit on wood poles with two-hole, galvanized, steel conduit straps spaced no more than 3 feet apart. Mount conduit on Utility-owned wood poles according to local Utility regulations. Use stand-off brackets if required.

Add the following subsection:

00960.45(b) Grounding/Bonding Wire - Replace this subsection, except for the subsection number and title, with the following:

Use a THWN No. 6 AWG stranded copper grounding/bonding wire in conduit or as shown.

Use an un-insulated No. 4 AWG stranded copper grounding/bonding wire outside of conduit or as shown. When splicing grounding/bonding wire, use a reversable electrical splice.

Add the following subsection:

00960.45(g) Wood Poles - Bond all metallic conduit, messenger cable, terminal cabinet, and other metallic parts within 10 feet of the ground line.

SECTION 00985 - ITS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Section 00985 is not a Standard Specification and is included in this Project by Special Provision.

Description

00985.00 Scope - In addition to requirements of Section 00960, install ITS electrical system as shown or specified. Install Agency-furnished Equipment listed in 00160.30.

00985.01 Regulations, Standards, and Codes - Comply with the following standards where applicable:

• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

• 6-2007 – Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit - Steel

• 50-2015 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, Non-Environmental Considerations

• 360-2013 - Standard for Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit

• 458-2015 - Standard for Power Converters/Inverters and Power Converter/Inverter Systems for Land Vehicles and Marine Crafts

• 486A-D-2018 – Wire, Splicing Wire, and Sealed Wire Connector Systems

• 489-2025 – Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches and Circuit- Breaker Enclosures

• 510-2020 - Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene, and Rubber Insulating Tape

• 723-2018 – Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

• D3005-17 – Low-Temperature Resistant Vinyl Chloride Plastic Pressure-Sensitive Electrical Insulating Tape

• D4388-20 - Nonmetallic Semi-Conducting and Electrically Insulating Rubber Tapes

00985.02 Submittals - Submit according to 00150.37, within 30 Calendar Days after execution of the Contract, the following:

• Termination enclosures according to 00985.12

• Metal conduit according to 00985.16

• Metallic conduit fittings according to 00985.17

• Conduit seal according to 00985.18

• Electrical splice materials according to 00985.19

• DC Circuit Breakers according to 00985.21

• Controller cabinet according to 00985.22

• AC/DC Converter Battery Charger according to 00985.23

• Wood pole according to KB02.

Include the manufacturer’s name, model numbers, catalog sheets and other descriptive literature of proposed materials. Provide the catalog sheets and literature including technical data, physical properties and operational description in sufficient detail to demonstrate the equipment meets these specifications.

Materials

00985.12 Termination Enclosure - Furnish enclosures constructed from 14-gauge Type 304 or 316 stainless steel, as well as be UL 50 compliant and Type 4X rated with a #4 brushed finish. Remove all sharp edges. Include doors with a continuous hinge and seamless gasket that is liquid-tight. Enclosures are to be padlockable. Dimensions are location specific as shown.

00985.16 Metal Conduit - Furnish metal conduit meeting the following requirements:

• Rigid Metal Conduit - Galvanized rigid metal manufactured of mild steel conforming to UL 6, Rigid Metal Electrical Conduit.

• Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit - Furnish UL 360 listed, liquid-tight, nonmetallic, sunlight resistant outer jacket over an inner flexible metal core.

00985.17 Metallic Conduit Fittings - Furnish conduit fittings meeting the following requirements:

• Metallic Bushings - Galvanized steel or die cast zinc with insulated throat. Include a bonding lug if required.

• Conduit Hub - Hot-dip galvanized malleable iron screw-on style with neoprene "O" ring.

00985.18 Conduit Seal - Furnish conduit plug Material used to seal the ends of conduit composed of duct seal that is UL 723 listed clay putty material designed to seal electrical conduit. Seal all conduit impacted by the Project.

00985.19 Electrical Splice Materials - Furnish electrical splice Material meeting the following requirements:

• Split Bolt - Made of silicon bronze to securely join the wires both mechanically and electrically.

• Heat-Shrink Tubing - Surface-irradiated tube complying with UL 486, rated at 194 °F, with 600 V inner melting wall or liner to provide void-free encapsulated insulation.

• Insulating Rubber Tape - Electrical grade, nondrying, rubber based, elastic type according to ASTM D4388.

• Insulating Vinyl Plastic Tape - Comply with ASTM D3005, Type II and UL 510.

00985.21 DC Circuit Breakers - Furnish DC circuit breakers rated for 150V DC minimum, UL 489 listed, and DIN rail mounted. Size circuit breakers and label as shown on sheet KB04.

00985.22 Controller Cabinet - Furnish enclosure constructed from 14 gauge Type 304 or 316 stainless steel, UL 50 listed, Type 3R ventilated, and with a #4 brushed finish. Remove all sharp edges. Include door with continuous hinge, seamless gasket that is liquid-tight, and padlockable. Enclosure dimensions are shown on sheet KB02.

00985.23 AC/DC Converter Battery Charger - Furnish IOTA DLS-55 AC/DC converter battery charger, or approved equal that can be connected to a generator meeting the following requirements:

AC/DC Converter Battery Charger Characteristic Table

Output voltage: 13V to 13.6V DC

Output current: 50 A minimum

Output Charging Regulation: 4 stages minimum

Input Voltage Range: 110-120 V AC minimum

Short Circuit Protection: Included

Overload Protection: Included

Temperature Range: 0 to 40 degrees C, 32 to 104 degrees F

Length: 12 inches maximum

Width: 7 inches maximum

Height: 4 inches maximum

Weight: 10 lbs. maximum

Accepted Battery Type: Sealed AGM

Power Input Receptacle: NEMA 5-15

Listing UL 458

Construction

00985.40 Installation - Install the Materials as specified, shown, and according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Ground the Photovoltaic Power System according to Article 690 of NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code.

Install the Agency-furnished Materials listed in 00160.30; and all other Incidental items necessary to complete the Work as shown.

00985.41 Metallic Conduit - If corrosive Soil conditions exist, coat metallic conduit with a nonmetallic coating or wrap with corrosion protection tape at least 10 mils thick.

(a) Metallic Conduit - Paint the following with rust-preventative coating:

• Threads on all metal conduit

• Areas where the coating has been damaged so underlying metal is exposed.

• Exposed, non-galvanized threads resulting from field cuts.

(b) Bushings - Furnish and install bushing according to the following:

• Metallic Bushing - Use metallic bushings with rigid metallic elbows, metallic risers, and junction boxes containing circuits less than 25 V.

• Metallic Bonding Bushing - Use metallic bonding bushings with rigid metallic elbows, metallic risers, and junction boxes containing 25 V or greater circuits.

00985.42 Cable and Wire - Install No. 16 AWG THWN orange base with blue tracetone wire in all conduits as a locate wire. Leave slack as required in 00985.43 and install a wire nut.

Do not join multiple locate wires under a common wire nut unless otherwise shown.

Tape the ends of unused conductors with insulated vinyl plastic tape.

Install polyethylene pull line in all new conduits for future use. Leave 6 feet of slack pull line.

If an existing pull line is used, replace the existing pull line with a new pull line during the installation.

Arrange wiring neatly within cabinets and junction boxes. Use electrical lubricants when inserting conductors in conduit. Before pulling wires through underground conduit runs, blow the conduit out with 120 cubic feet per minute compressed air.

Do not use tapes, straps, ties or other binding materials to bundle single conductors or cables together inside conduits or poles. Bundling of conductors or cables are allowed at the terminating end points for pulling only.

Pull all wire and cable by hand and on a straight line with the conduit opening to prevent damage to wire and cable insulation. Use a pulley device to achieve a straight pull if pulls are made with poles or controller cabinet in place.

00985.43 Conductor Slack - Leave slack in each wire and cable as follows:

• 2 feet in junction boxes and poles

• 6 feet in the first junction box nearest the controller cabinet

• 6 feet in controller cabinet and service cabinet

00985.44 Identification and Marking - Clearly and permanently label all cables and wiring between subsystems. Mark all conductors within 2 inches of wire terminations by means of imprinted tubular white or yellow plastic wire markers at termination points. Install marker nomenclature that is visible without moving wires or markers. Use thermal transfer label printer with minimum 3/4” tape.

00985.45 Covers and Guarding - Furnish covers or guarding for live parts of terminations on circuits of 50 V or more to ground.

00985.46 Conductor Splicing - Install all conductors as shown without splicing. Field verify lengths prior to ordering cables. If splicing is required to complete Work as shown, then submit the method using all materials listed in 00985.19 and the location of splicing for approval by Engineer before construction.

00985.50 Camera Installation - Install Agency-furnished camera and accessories consisting of the camera, housing, mounting bracket, power supply, and associated wiring as shown and specified. Final aiming of the camera to be completed by the Agency.

00985.51 Photovoltaic Component Identification and Marking - Photovoltaic modules, module combiner, DC disconnect, circuit breakers, charge controller, load controller, batteries, battery enclosure, AC/DC converter battery charger, and wiring are to be marked according to Article 690 of NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code.

Measurement

00985.80 Measurement - No measurement of quantities will be made for Work performed under this Section.

Payment

00985.90 Payment - The accepted quantities of Work performed under this Section will be paid for at the Contract lump sum amount for the item “ITS Electrical Systems Installation".

Payment will be payment in full for furnishing and placing all Materials, and for providing all Equipment, labor, and Incidentals necessary to complete the Work as specified.

No separate or additional payment will be made for pick-up and installation of the Agency furnished Materials.

Payment will be payment in full for furnishing and placing all Materials, and for providing all Equipment, labor, and Incidentals necessary to complete the Work as specified.