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The document is a comprehensive set of specifications for a public works project issued by the City of Urbana, Illinois, covering the Springfield Avenue Resurfacing project (Section 22-00654-00-RS). The project involves roadway improvements on Springfield Avenue from Coler Avenue to McCullough Street, including hot-mix asphalt milling and resurfacing, full depth Portland cement concrete pavement replacement, structural slab construction and box culvert repairs, ADA curb ramp installation, sidewalk replacement, storm sewer installation, and street lighting upgrades. The work will include removing and replacing existing brick pavement and sidewalks, adjusting valve boxes, installing underground conduit and electrical cables, and replacing light poles and foundations.

The project specifications include detailed technical requirements for materials, construction methods, and quality control, with provisions for specific types of concrete, asphalt, reinforcement, and electrical components. The contract includes requirements for prevailing wage rates, insurance, noise control, and environmental considerations such as proper disposal of asphalt millings and concrete debris. Funding and bidding details are not explicitly outlined in the document, but the comprehensive nature of the specifications suggests a significant municipal infrastructure improvement project funded through local government budgeting processes. The specifications indicate a thorough approach to infrastructure rehabilitation, emphasizing quality, safety, and comprehensive urban infrastructure enhancement.

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02/14/25

Springfield Avenue (Coler to McCullough) Resurfacing

Section 22-00654-00-RS

February 14, 2025

Specifications

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. City of Urbana Special Provisions

a. General Contractual Conditions

b. Technical Provisions

B. ILAW Standard Specifications C. IDOT Special Provisions

a. Index for Supplemental Specifications

b. BLR 11300 – Check Sheet for Recurring Special Provisions

c. BDE Special Provisions

d. BLRS Special Provisions

e. Guide Bridge Special Provisions

D. Standard Details

a. City of Urbana Standard Details

b. IDOT Highway Standards

c. District 5 Detail No. 45AAAAAA

d. District 5 Detail No. 70200000

E. Supplemental Project Information

a. Core Logs

SECTION A

City of Urbana Special Provisions

City of Urbana

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CITY OF URBANA

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

PART 1 – GENERAL CONTRACTUAL CONDITIONS

1.1 COORDINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

1.3 GUARANTEE PERIOD

1.4 INSURANCE

1.5 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE NOISE

1.6 PREVAILING WAGE RATES

PART 2 - TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

2.1 LOCATION OF PROJECT

2.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

2.3 STATUS OF UTILITIES

2.4 TREE LIMB PRUNING

2.5 REMOVING AND RESETTING SIGNS

2.6 STOCKPILE AREAS

2.7 ASPHALT MILLINGS

2.8 REMOVAL OF EXISTING BRICK PAVEMENT AND BRICK SIDEWALK

2.9 SANITARY SEWERS

2.10 MANHOLE ADJUSTMENT RINGS

2.11 VALVE BOXES TO BE ADJUSTED (SPECIAL)

2.12 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION

2.13 FLY ASH

2.14 HAND GRADING

2.15 UNDERGROUND CONDUIT, PVC, 2” DIA

2.16 UNDERGROUND CONDUIT, COILABLE NONMETALLIC CONDUIT

2.17 ELECTRIC CABLE IN CONDUIT, 600V (XLP-TYPE USE) 1/C

2.18 LIGHT POLE, ALUMINUM, 30 FT. M.H., 10 FT. DAVIT ARM

2.19 REMOVAL OF LIGHTING UNIT, SALVAGE/REMOVAL OF LIGHTING UNIT, NO SALVAGE

2.20 REMOVAL OF POLE FOUNDATION

2.21 REMOVAL OF LIGHTING CONTROLLER

2.22 REMOVAL OF ELECTRIC SERVICE INSTALLATION

2.23 ELECTRIC SERVICE INSTALLATION, SPECIAL

2.24 JUNCTION BOX, SPECIAL

2.25 LIGHTING CONTROLLER, SPECIAL

2.26 LIGHT POLE FOUNDATION, SPECIAL

2.27 LUMINAIRE INSTALLATION, TYPE 1

2.28 HMA SURFACE REMOVAL FOR SUBSEQUENT RESURFACING

2.29 PAVEMENT PATCHING (SPECIAL)

2.30 INLETS TO BE REMOVED (SPECIAL)

2.31 CONCRETE STEPS

2.32 GRANULAR CULVERT BACKFILL

2.33 FENCE REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION

2.34 STORM SEWERS, TYPE 2, WATER MAIN QUALITY PIPE, 12”

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PART 1 – GENERAL CONTRACTUAL CONDITIONS

1.1 Coordination of Contract Documents

The following table supplements the hierarchy of contract documents according to Article 105.05 of the Standard Specifications.

Authorized Change Orders Hold over: Addenda to Contract Documents, Special

Provisions, Plans, Recurring Special Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, and Standard Specifications.

Addenda to Contract Documents Hold over: Special Provisions, Plans, Recurring Special Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, and Standard Specifications.

Special Provisions (1) Hold over: Plans, Recurring Special Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, and Standard Specifications.

Plans (2) Hold over: Recurring Special Provisions, Supplemental Specifications, and Standard Specifications.

Notes:

(1) The term “Special Provisions” includes General Information, General Contractual Conditions, and Technical Provisions.

(2) Detail plans hold over Urbana Standard Details, and Urbana Standard Details hold over IDOT District or Highway Standards.

1.2 Pre-Construction Meeting

As soon as possible after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, the ENGINEER will schedule a Pre-construction Meeting for the project. The CONTRACTOR shall have his/her General Superintendent and Jobsite Superintendent present at the appropriate meeting to discuss all details of the project. At these meetings, the CONTRACTOR shall submit for approval information and drawings where appropriate on all major equipment and materials planned for use on the projects to the ENGINEER for approval.

Information shall be included on a minimum of the following items:

A. List of Subcontractors and Material Suppliers B. Shop Drawings C. Erosion Control Plan and Inlet Filter Systems D. Construction Staging and Access to Properties E. Traffic Control Plan F. Progress Schedule

1.3 Guarantee Period

The CONTRACTOR shall warrant all work performed for a period of one (1) year from the date of completion and acceptance by the OWNER.

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1.4 Insurance

Insurance must be placed with companies with an A.M. Best Rating of A- VIII or better.

For “Employers Liability” (part (a)(2) of Article 107.27 of the Standard Specifications), change the coverage limit to $1,000,000 for each category. Coverage will include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of Urbana.

Add the following requirements to “Commercial General Liability” (part (b) of Article 107.27 of the Standard Specifications):

(4) Personal and Advertising Injury Liability Limit $1,000,000.

Contractor shall name the City of Urbana and its officers and employees as additional insured (additional insured status must be provided via CG 2010 07/04 and CG 2037 07/04 for two (2) years from completion of the project), on a primary and non-contributory basis to any City of Urbana insurance or self-insured program, for liability arising out of the activities of Contractor.

Coverage will include contractual liability and a waiver of subrogation.

Add the following requirements to “Commercial Automobile Liability” (part (c) of Article 107.27 of the Standard Specifications):

Contractor shall name the City of Urbana and its officers and employees as additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis to any City of Urbana insurance or self-insured program, for liability arising out of the activities of Contractor. Coverage will include a waiver of subrogation.

Add the following requirements to “Umbrella Liability” (part (d) of Article 107.27 of the Standard Specifications):

(1) General Aggregate Limit $5,000,000

(2) Each Occurrence Limit $5,000,000

Pollution Liability. When the services provided under this contract include any potential pollution/environmental risk or losses caused by pollution conditions, including mold and asbestos, that may arise from the Contractor’s work, Contractor shall maintain pollution liability insurance coverage at minimum limits as indicated below for itself, and its employees and agents. When a claims-made policy is renewed or replaced, the policy retroactive date must coincide with, or precede commencement of services by Contractor under this Contract. A claims-made policy that is replaced by an occurrence-based policy or not renewed must have an extended reporting period of at least two years.

Pollution Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence $2,000,000 annual aggregate

Contractor shall name the City of Urbana and its officers and employees as additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis to any City of Urbana insurance or self-insured program, for liability arising out of the activities of Contractor. Coverage will include a waiver of subrogation.

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1.5 Construction and Maintenance Noise

The contractor shall adhere to the City of Urbana noise ordinance Section 16-7 in scheduling work windows. According to the ordinance, it is unlawful to use any construction equipment to perform any construction or maintenance work associated with this project at any time between the hours noted below where such construction equipment is operated within six hundred (600) feet of any residence, hospital, or place of worship.

• 8:00 pm through 7:00 am Monday through Saturday

• 8:00 pm Saturday through 12:00 pm (noon) Sunday

• 8:00 pm Sunday through 7:00 am Monday

This time regulation shall not apply to sawing contraction joints, maintenance or operation of safety and traffic control devices such as barricades, signs and lighting, or to construction of an emergency nature.

Any arrow board used for traffic control that is to remain in place overnight shall be of a non-motorized type in order to eliminate noise and comply with the City’s Ordinance.

Exception: Any machine or device or part thereof which is regulated by or becomes regulated by Federal or State of Illinois noise standards shall conform to those above standards. Such equipment shall be operated as designated above.

1.6 Prevailing Wage Rates

The current prevailing wage rates for Champaign County, Illinois are found on the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) website (https://labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/conmed/current-prevailing-rates.html).

https://labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/conmed/current-prevailing-rates.html https://labor.illinois.gov/laws-rules/conmed/current-prevailing-rates.html

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PART 2 - TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

The following Special Provisions supplement the “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction”, adopted January 1, 2022 the latest edition of the “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways”, and the “Manual of Test Procedures for Materials” in effect on the date of invitation for bids, and the Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions indicated on the Check Sheet included herein, which apply to and govern the construction of the above named section, and in case of conflict with any part, or parts, of said Specifications, the said Special Provisions shall take place and govern.

2.1 Location of Project

Springfield Avenue from Coler Avenue to McCullough St. in Urbana, Illinois.

2.2 Description of Work

Project includes HMA resurfacing, full depth PCC pavement replacement, structural slab construction and box culvert repairs, ADA curb ramps, sidewalk replacement, storm sewers, and street lighting.

2.3 Status of Utilities

Name and Address of Utility Type Location Adjustment or Relocations Illinois American Water Company* 1406 Cardinal Ct.

Urbana, IL 61801 217-373-3286

Water valve boxes See Plans Valve box replacement by contractor

Toll Free J.U.L.I.E. Telephone Number (800) 892-0123 *= J.U.L.I.E. Member

2.4 Tree Limb Pruning

The City of Urbana will perform any tree limb pruning required to accommodate construction operations.

If the Contractor encounters any existing tree limbs that will impede the progress of construction, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer.

2.5 Removing and Resetting Signs

This work shall consist of the removal, relocation, and resetting of traffic signs which interfere with construction operations. This work shall also include the removal, relocation, and resetting of existing street signs, street name signs, wood signs and other miscellaneous signs which interfere with construction operations. This work shall be performed in accordance with the applicable portions of Article

107.25 of the Standard Specifications and as directed by the Engineer. The intent of this specification is for the contractor to remove, temporarily relocate and/or permanently reset existing signs which interfere

02/14/25 6 with the construction operations. The Engineer will determine which signs will be removed, temporarily relocated and permanently reset.

The cost of compliance with this Special Provision will not be paid for separately but shall be considered incidental to the various pay items of the proposed construction involved and no additional compensation will be allowed.

2.6 Stockpile Areas

Short-term stockpile of backfill and crushed stone material will be allowed only where directed by the Engineer. Temporary stockpiles of materials shall not interfere with local and through traffic as described on the traffic control plans. Stockpiles of materials shall not be allowed on private property (unless permission is granted by owner in writing), outside street rights-of-way; and shall not be allowed to block private driveways or sidewalks. Any grass area that is damaged by stockpiled material shall be repaired by either seeding or sodding as determined by the Engineer.

These areas shall not be measured for payment and the Contractor shall repair them at his/her own expense.

2.7 Asphalt Millings

The asphalt millings removed from the pavement surface during construction activities shall be delivered by the Contractor to the City’s Landscape Recycling Center at 1210 East University Avenue, Urbana. The Contractor shall notify the City 72 hours in advance to coordinate the delivery of the asphalt millings. The normal operating hours of the City’s Landscape Recycling Center are from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Saturday, except holidays observed by the City. If special conditions require work to be performed outside of these normal operating hours, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer in advance.

The cost of compliance with this Special Provision will not be paid for separately but shall be considered, as incidental to the various HOT-MIX ASPHALT SURFACE REMOVAL pay items and no additional compensation will be allowed.

2.8 Removal of Existing Brick Pavement and Brick Sidewalk

This work shall be done according to Section 440 of the Standard Specifications and the following provisions.

Existing paving bricks are to be carefully removed by hand tools or by machine methods which utilize smaller equipment that will minimize damage to the paving bricks as they are removed. Whole, undamaged paving bricks shall be salvaged. The Contractor shall clean paving bricks of attached bituminous material, concrete mortar, or dirt and in a manner to avoid damage to the paving bricks. The Contractor shall stockpile salvaged paving bricks in a location and in a manner to prevent mud, grass, or other deleterious material from contaminating the brick. Any salvaged paving bricks which will not be used for reconstruction or repair within the project limits shall become property of the City of Urbana.

The Contractor shall stack the unused, salvaged paving bricks on pallets and haul them to the Wood Site, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.

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The City stockpile of salvaged paving bricks is located at the Wood Site, 1999 E. Perkins Road, at the east terminus of Perkins Road and west of Interstate 74. The Wood Site is secured by a locked gate that requires a City of Urbana Public Works employee to access. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer 24 hours in advance to request access to the Wood Site.

Basis of Payment. This work shall be paid for at the contract unit price per square yard for BRICK PAVEMENT REMOVAL and at the contract unit price per square foot for BRICK SIDEWALK REMOVAL.

2.9 Sanitary Sewers

The construction of sanitary sewers shall be according to the “Standard Specifications for Water & Sewer Main Construction in Illinois, 2020” and the “Sanitary Sewer Standards for Urbana & Champaign Sanitary District and Affiliated Communities – Champaign, Urbana, Savoy, 2020”, except as follows.

All exterior manhole joints shall be wrapped with external sealing bands meeting ASTM C 877 Type 2, installed according to the manufacturer’s requirements.

Unless otherwise specified in the plans, new lids for sanitary sewer manholes shall be watertight according to Article 32-6.01 of the Standard Specifications for Water & Sewer Construction. The word “SANITARY” shall be cast in the center of the lid.

A minimum of 4” and a maximum of 9” of the height of a manhole shall consist of adjusting rings fabricated from Cretex expanded polypropylene (EPP), or approved equivalent. Each adjusting ring shall be set on a ring of butyl mastic rope.

2.10 Manhole Adjustment Rings

For manholes, adjusting rings shall be fabricated from Cretex expanded polypropylene (EPP), or approved equivalent. This work shall be considered incidental to the manhole adjustments and shall not be paid separately.

2.11 Valve Boxes to Be Adjusted (Special)

This work shall consist of replacing water valve boxes and adjusting to the finished grade as shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer according to Section 602 of the Standard Specifications, with the following modifications:

The water valves indicated on the plans shall be removed and replaced. Illinois American Water will furnish new valve boxes for the replacement. The Contractor shall coordinate this work directly with Illinois American Water and comply with the standard details and specifications for this work provided by Illinois American Water.

Before milling operations start, the existing pavement adjacent to and for a distance not exceeding 12 inches outside the base of the valve to be adjusted shall be broken sufficiently to permit its removal.

The contractor will place a steel plate or blank sign over the existing hole and cover with CA 6 to 3 inches below the existing surface elevations. The final inches to surface level shall be cold mix asphalt.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to accurately note the location of the valves during this process.

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Once milling and paving operations are complete, the contractor shall adjust the valves to the final finish grade of the surface. A minimum of 12 inches of the pavement adjacent to the valve shall be saw cut and removed. After the valve is adjusted to the new surface grade, the removed pavement shall be replaced with a minimum of 9 inch thick Class SI concrete. All or portions of this work may be omitted from the contract at the discretion of the engineer.

Basis of Pavement

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per each valve adjusted as VALVE BOXES TO BE

REPLACED.

2.12 Traffic Control and Protection

Traffic control shall be in accordance with the applicable sections of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, the applicable guidelines contained in the Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, these Special Provisions and any special details and highway standards contained herein and in the plans.

Special attention is called to Articles 107.09 and 107.14 of the Standard Specifications, the following Highway Standards relating to Traffic Control, and the listed Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions.

Highway Standards:

701006-05 OFF-RD OPERATIONS 2L, 2W, 15’ TO 24” FROM PAVEMENT EDGE

701301-04 OFF-RD OPERATIONS, 2L, 2W, SHORT TIME OPERATIONS

701311-03 LANE CLOSURE, 2L, 2W MOVING OPERATIONS – DAY ONLY

701501-06 URBAN LANE CLOSURE, 2L, 2W, UNDIVIDED

701801-06 SIDEWALK, CORNER OR CROSSWALK CLOSURE

701901-10 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

D5 DETAIL NO. 70200000 TRAFFIC CONTROL & PROTECTION DEVICES (ROAD &

SIDEROAD/STREET CLOSURES)

It is the City’s intention to close Springfield Avenue and provide a marked detour route as necessary for the full pavement replacement and box culvert work only. All other sections of Springfield Avenue shall remain open when not working to allow driveway access to the adjacent properties.

Advanced Notice

The City of Urbana will be responsible for notifying the public, the United States Postal Service and the emergency service agencies for road closures and changes in the traffic maintenance plans.

The contractor shall notify the City 72 hours in advanced of implementing new or adjusting existing traffic control.

Access

If a proposed patch or driveway remove/replacement interferes with access to a private or commercial driveway, the contractor shall give at least 48 hours advanced notice to the Engineer of the driveway closure. If a private home or commercial business has one (1) entrance, all attempts must be made to

02/14/25 9 do only half the drive (while maintaining access) at a time. If a private home or commercial business has two (2) or more entrances, at least one (1) entrance must remain open at all times. Nearby on-street parking shall be maintained while a driveway is closed.

Changeable Message Signs

Portable changeable signs shall be erected at each location at the beginning and end of the project five

(5) days prior to the start of construction to forewarn motorists of the impending construction. This work shall be performed in accordance with Article 701 of the Standard Specifications except reference to supplying equipment to run the sign from a remote location and reference to the basis of payment shall be deleted. The signs shall remain in place and operational until such time that all traffic control devices are in place and construction has begun. The sign message will be provided by the Engineer.

Solar Powered Arrow Boards

Arrow boards shall be used as required by the Standards and as directed by the Engineer. All arrow boards to be used on this project shall be solar powered

Pedestrian Sidewalk Control

The Contractor shall install, maintain, and remove necessary signs and barricades needed to direct pedestrians to usable sidewalks and walkways during the construction, and as directed by the Engineer.

At each point of closure, a sufficient number of barricades shall be used to completely close the sidewalk to pedestrian movement. Where construction activities involve sidewalks on both sides of the street, the work shall be staged so that both are not out of service at the same time.

Public Safety and Convenience

The Contractor shall maintain entrances and side roads along the proposed improvement. Interference with traffic movements and inconvenience to owners of abutting property and the public shall be kept to a minimum. Any delays or inconveniences caused to the Contractor by complying with these requirements shall be considered as incidental to the contract and no additional compensation will be allowed.

2.13 Fly Ash

Replace part (c)(1) of Article 1020.05 with the following: “Fly ash shall not be used to partially replace portland cement in portland cement concrete.”

2.14 Hand Grading

Grading shall be done by hand around light poles, utility poles, sign posts, shrubs, trees or other natural or man-made objects where shallow fills or cuts are adjacent to the items. It is the intent that the limits of construction be such as to preserve in the original state as much area of temporary easements as possible. The decision as to items to remain in place shall be as directed by the Engineer.

The cost of compliance with this Special Provision will not be paid for separately but shall be considered incidental to the various pay items of the proposed construction involved and no additional compensation will be allowed.

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2.15 Underground Conduit, PVC, 2” DIA.

Description This work shall consist of furnishing and installing conduit of the type and size specified in accordance with Section 810 of the Standard Specifications and the following additions or exceptions.

All conduits installed below pavement shall be Schedule 80 unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.

When PVC conduit is required to be spliced to steel conduit sections, a heavy wall set screw connector with PVC female adapter shall be installed and sealed by duct seal and plastic tape.

Intercepting existing conduit, including all required adapters, will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of the respective conduit pay item, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

A ¼” polypropylene pull rope shall be installed in all conduit runs. A minimum of 2 feet of rope shall be provided at each end of a conduit run.

Basis of Payment

This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per foot for UNDERGROUND CONDUIT, PVC, 2” DIA., which price shall include all labor, equipment, and material necessary to complete the work as specified.

Backfilling of conduit trenches with earth, screenings/sand, or controlled low-strength material will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of the respective conduit pay item, and no additional

2.16 Underground Conduit, Coilable Nonmetallic Conduit

This work shall consist of furnishing and installing conduit of the type and size specified in accordance with Section 810 of the Standard Specifications and the following additions or exceptions.

All conduits installed below pavement shall be Schedule 80 unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.

When HDPE conduit is required to be spliced to steel conduit sections, a suitable threaded connector shall be installed.

Intercepting existing conduit, including all required adapters, will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of the respective conduit pay item, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

A ¼” polypropylene pull rope shall be installed in all conduit runs. A minimum of 2 feet of rope shall be provided at each end of a conduit run.

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Basis of Payment This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per foot for UNDERGROUND CONDUIT, COILABLE NONMETALLIC CONDUIT, of the size specified, which price shall include all labor, equipment, and material necessary to complete the work as specified.

Backfilling of conduit trenches with earth, screenings/sand, or controlled low-strength material will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of the respective conduit pay item, and no additional

2.17 Electric Cable In Conduit, 600V (XLP-type use) 1/C

This work shall be performed in accordance with Section 817 of the Standard Specifications and the following additions or exceptions.

Revise the second sentence of the first paragraph of Article 1066.02 to read:

“The cable shall be rated at a minimum of 90°C dry and 75°C wet, shall be suitable for installation in wet and dry locations, and shall be resistant to oils and chemicals.”

Add the following to Article 1066.03 of the Standard Specifications:

“The cable shall be rated 600 volts and shall be UL Listed Type RHH/RHW/USE.”

All electric cable shall be tagged with wiring identification markers at each point of access. All handholes, gulfbox junctions, junction boxes, pole handholes, and controller cabinets shall be considered as points of access. Wiring identification markers shall be in accordance with Article 1066.07 of the Standard Specifications.

Basis of Payment This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per foot for ELECTRIC CABLE IN CONDUIT, 600V (XLP-TYPE USE) 1/C, of the size specified, which price shall include all labor, equipment, and material necessary to complete the work as specified.

2.18 Light Pole, Aluminum, 30 ft. M.H., 10 ft. Davit Arm

This work shall consist of furnishing and installing davit arm light poles, complete with all hardware and accessories, in accordance with Section 830 of the Standard Specifications, the details in the plans, and the following additions or exceptions.

Materials The light pole shall consist of a round tapered 4 bolt anchor base pole with minimum 4 foot radius curved davit arm(s).

The pole shaft shall be spun tapered from all new seamless 6063 alloy aluminum tubing and shall be heat treated to T6 temper, with an 8 inch outside diameter at the pole base for a 30 foot mounting height.

The pole wall thickness shall be 0.188 inch minimum for single davit arm poles and shall be increased

02/14/25 12 as required to withstand wind loading. Each shaft shall have a specially tapered pole top tenon to accept the davit arm(s). The pole shaft shall be fitted with an internally mounted vibration damper.

The davit arm member(s) shall be conically tapered from 4½ inch outside diameter to 2⅜ inch outside diameter with a minimum 0.188 inch wall 6063 alloy extruded aluminum tube. The fixture end of the arm(s) shall be a 2⅜ inch outside diameter (2 inch pipe size) tenon. The davit arm(s) shall have an 8 foot 11 inch rise and a 10 foot span providing a + 3 degree tilt. The davit arm(s) shall slip into a tapered pole top tenon and be fastened with stainless steel ½ inch through bolts.

The pole shall include a peripherally reinforced flush covered handhole centered 18 inches above the bottom of the base. The handhole cover shall match the pole finish and be secured with stainless steel Allenhead (not pinned) fasteners. The handhole opening shall be oriented 180 degrees from the single davit arm.

The anchor base shall be cast from A356 alloy aluminum. The anchor base shall be heat treated to a T6 condition. The anchor base casting and shaft shall be joined by a continuous circumferential weld at the outside top and inside bottom of the anchor base. The completed assembly shall be heat treated to a T6 temper after all structural welding is completed. Nut covers manufactured from A356 alloy aluminum shall be included with each anchor base. Bolt openings shall be slotted to accommodate an 11 inch to 12 inch bolt circle for an 8 inch outside diameter at the pole base.

The pole shall be mounted to foundation anchor bolts using a base breakaway coupling system.

The davit arm(s), aluminum pole, and all mounting hardware shall have a factory applied powder coating, black in color. Powder coated poles shall be polyester powder coated in a smooth black finish with a UV resistant powder designed for outdoor use without color fade. The polyester powder coating process shall have pre-treatment steps that ensure complete cleaning and adherence of the coating materials. The polyester powder coating shall be electrostatically applied thermosetting polyester resin powder coating to a minimum thickness of 100 microns. The manufacturer shall coat poles in its own facility. Out-sourcing of the powder coating process shall not be allowed.

The standard product warranty for the davit arm light poles and accessories shall be full parts and labor at the job site for one-year following the date of final completion. In addition to the standard product warranty, all surfaces featuring a powder-coat finish shall carry a full 5-year Finish Warranty. The coatings on all new poles shall carry this 5-year Finish Warranty from the date of shipment. The Finish Warranty shall provide for the full cost of refinishing in the event of a coating failure. The Contractor or the pole manufacturer shall submit full warranty information with a specific letter for this work, detailing the warranty terms and conditions in accordance with this special provision. The Finish Warranty shall provide protection against:

1. Peeling and Cracking.

2. Fading and Tint: UV damage and fading of more than 5% of the original color (tint).

3. Discoloration: Discoloration in excess of 5 E units (CIE 1976 CIELAB) as measured using procedure

ASTM D 2244, latest revision, comparing an unexposed sample to an exposed surface after removal of dirt and chalk.

4. Gloss retention: In accordance with procedure ASTM D 523, latest revision, comparing an unexposed sample to an exposed surface after removal of dirt and chalk.

5. Corrosion and lack of adhesion: Corrosion and lack of adhesion as measured using procedure ASTM D 610, latest revision, based on the complete product assembly (for the purpose of this warranty, this procedure applies to both aluminum and steel).

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Poles shall be delivered with a factory applied shipping wrap of cardboard or other material to fully protect against scratches and coating stain. Poles shall be blocked and bundled in groups of multiple poles, or use other equivalent means to prevent shifting and damage during transport.

The Contractor shall provide a sticker permanently attached to the light pole below the handhole indicating the circuit and pole number as shown on the plans. After assembly, a stainless steel mesh shall be placed to enclose the void between the foundation and the pole base as specified in Article

877.03 of the Standard Specifications. The stainless steel mesh and band at the pole base shall be painted black.

Basis of Payment This work will be paid for at the contract unit price each for LIGHT POLE, ALUMINUM, 30 FT. M.H., 10 FT. DAVIT ARM, which price shall include all labor, equipment, and material necessary to complete the work as specified.

2.19 Removal Of Lighting Unit, Salvage/Removal of Lighting Unit, No Salvage

This work shall consist of the removal and salvage or disposal of existing lighting units in accordance with Section 842 of the Standard Specifications and the following additions or exceptions.

Removal of existing lighting units shall include the pole, arm, luminaire, pole wiring, and associated hardware and appurtenances. Removal of existing light pole foundations will be paid for separately.

Removal of Lighting Unit, Salvage Existing pole and arm to be salvaged and shall remain the property of the City of Urbana and shall be delivered by the Contractor to a location designated by the Engineer. Existing luminaire, pole wiring, and associated hardware and appurtenances shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of by the Contractor in accordance with Article 202.03 of the Standard Specifications.

Removal of Lighting Unit, No Salvage Existing lighting units shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of by the Contractor in accordance with Article 202.03 of the Standard Specifications.

Removal of Direct Embed Poles Portions of the existing cables and conduits that interfere in any way with the proposed construction shall be removed. Existing cables that do not interfere with the proposed construction shall be abandoned in place unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. Existing conduits that do not interfere with the proposed construction shall be capped and abandoned in place unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.

Removal of the existing cables and conduits will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of the lighting unit removal, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

Voids created by the removal of direct embed poles shall be backfilled with controlled low-strength material unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. All required excavation and backfill shall be included in the cost of the lighting unit removal, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

Basis of Payment This work will be paid for at the contract unit price each for REMOVAL OF LIGHTING UNIT, SALVAGE or REMOVAL OF LIGHTING UNIT, NO SALVAGE, which prices shall include all labor, equipment, and material necessary to complete the work as specified, including all excavation and backfill.

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2.20 Removal Of Pole Foundation

This work shall consist of the removal and disposal of existing light pole foundations in accordance with Section 842 of the Standard Specifications and the following additions or exceptions.

Concrete foundations shall be removed to a point at least two feet below grade or at least one foot below any proposed construction. All portions of the existing foundation below this elevation that interfere in any way with the proposed construction shall be removed to the satisfaction of the Engineer, and no additional compensation will be allowed. Concrete foundations shall not be removed in their entirety without prior approval from the Engineer. Removed material shall be disposed of by the Contractor in accordance with Article 202.03 of the Standard Specifications.

Steel helix foundations shall be removed and cleaned to expose the foundation for inspection by the Engineer. Those foundations deemed not reusable by the Engineer shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of by the Contractor in accordance with Article 202.03 of the Standard Specifications. Those foundations deemed reusable by the Engineer shall remain the property of the City of Urbana and shall be delivered by the Contractor to a location designated by the Engineer.

Portions of the existing cables and conduits that interfere in any way with the proposed construction shall be removed. Existing cables that do not interfere with the proposed construction shall be abandoned in place unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. Existing conduits that do not interfere with the proposed construction shall be capped and abandoned in place unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.

Removal of the existing cables and conduits will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of Removal of Pole Foundation, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

Voids created by the removals shall be backfilled with controlled low-strength material unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. All required excavation and backfill shall be included in the cost of Removal of Pole Foundation, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

Basis of Payment This work will be paid for at the contract unit price each for REMOVAL OF POLE FOUNDATION, which price shall include all labor, equipment, and material necessary to complete the work as specified, including all excavation and backfill.

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2.21 Removal Of Lighting Controller

This work shall consist of the removal of an existing pole-mounted series lighting controller in accordance with Section 845 of the Standard Specifications and the following additions or exceptions.

The Contractor shall coordinate with the City of Urbana and Ameren Illinois for disconnection of the existing series lighting controller. The Contractor shall remove the series lighting controller and switchgear, including the oil switch, constant current transformer, circuit protector, and Hand-Off-Auto switch enclosure.

The Contractor shall remove the existing underground cables for the series lighting controller as shown in the plans. Removal of the existing cables will not be paid for separately but shall be included in the cost of Removal of Lighting Controller, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

The existing series lighting controller and switchgear shall remain the property of the City of Urbana and after removal shall be delivered by the Contractor to the Public Works Facility at 706 South Glover Avenue, Urbana, IL.

Basis of Payment This work will be paid for at the contract unit price each for REMOVAL OF LIGHTING CONTROLLER, which price shall include all labor, equipment, and material necessary to complete the work as specified.

2.22 Removal Of Electric Service Installation

This work shall consist of the removal and disposal of an existing electric service installation in accordance with Section 845 of the Standard Specifications and the following additions or exceptions.

Existing electrical service wiring at existing utility pole to remain and be reused to extent possible. The Contractor shall coordinate with the City of Urbana and Ameren Illinois for disconnection of the existing electric service installation. The Contractor shall dispose of the removed equipment in accordance with Article 202.03 of the Standard Specifications.

Basis of Payment This work will be paid for at the contract unit price each for REMOVAL OF ELECTRIC SERVICE INSTALLATION, which price shall include all labor, equipment, and material necessary to complete the work as specified.

2.23 Electric Service Installation, Special

This work shall consist of installing an electric service installation in accordance with Section 804 of the Standard Specifications, the details in the plans, and the following additions or exceptions.

Materials The Contractor shall provide a meter socket in accordance with Ameren Illinois requirements. Service size shall be as shown in the plans.

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The Contractor shall provide a service disconnect switch in accordance with Article 1086.01 of the Standard Specifications and the details in the plans.

Existing vertical PVC conduit with weatherhead and service wiring at the existing utility pole shall remain and be reused to extent possible.

The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating all requirements for the electric service installation with Ameren Illinois and shall adhere to latest standards as provided by Ameren Illinois.

The Contractor shall coordinate all requirements and fees for the electric service installation with Ameren Illinois. No additional compensation will be allowed for work required for the electric service or utility connection fees, even though not explicitly shown in the plans or specified herein.

Basis of Payment This work will be paid for at the contract unit price each for ELECTRIC SERVICE INSTALLATION, SPECIAL, which price shall include all labor, equipment, and material necessary to complete the work as specified, including the meter socket, service disconnect switch, ground rod, vertical PVC conduit with weatherhead, service wiring, and other equipment required by the utility company. The underground service conduit and service conductors from the utility pole to the utility meter base will be paid for separately.

2.24 Junction Box, Special

This work shall consist of furnishing and installing a junction box in accordance with Section 815 of the Standard Specifications and the following additions or exceptions.

The junction box shall be composite concrete. The junction box dimensions shall be 12”W x 12”L x 12”D.

The junction box cover shall be constructed of the same material as the junction box. Junction box to have a minimum load rating of 10K/ANSI Tier 8. The junction box cover and collar shall be standard concrete grey color.

Junction boxes used for the roadway lighting system shall have the words “STREET LIGHTING” cast into the cover.

The grounding electrode for the light pole foundation shall be installed in the junction box adjacent to the foundation to be provided for the light pole. The grounding electrode shall be a 5/8” diameter x 10’ long copper-clad steel ground rod in accordance with Section 806 of the Standard Specifications. The grounding electrode conductor shall be connected by hydraulic crimp connections to the grounding electrode in the junction box.

Basis of Payment This work will be paid for at the contract unit price each for JUNCTION BOX (SPECIAL), which price shall include all labor, equipment, and material necessary to complete the work as specified. The grounding electrode and hydraulic crimp connections shall be included in the cost of the junction box.

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2.25 Lighting Controller, Special

This work shall consist of furnishing and installing a lighting controller in accordance with Section 825 of the Standard Specifications, the details in the plans, and the following additions or exceptions.

Materials The lighting controller cabinet shall be an aluminum Type III cabinet, single door, unpainted in accordance with Article 1068.01 of the Standard Specifications. Provide a concrete Type D foundation for the lighting controller. The foundation shall be in accordance with Standard 878001 and Section 878 of the Standard Specifications.

Provide all control components as shown in the plans and as specified herein.

Panelboard Interior: Provide panelboard interior with main breaker and bus ratings as shown in the plans. Panelboard interior shall have copper bus and shall be service entrance rated. Provide bolt on circuit breakers, quantity, rating, and number of poles as shown in the plans. Panelboard interior shall include an equipment ground bus, and bonded to controller cabinet.

HOPT Switch: Provide Hand-Off-Photocell-Timer switch in controller cabinet as shown in the plans.

Switch shall be connected such that the lights are on in the “Hand” position, are off in the “Off” position, are controlled by the photocell in the “Photocell” position, and are controlled by the timer in the “Timer” position.

Light, Switch, and GFCI: Provide a light fixture with clear globe and protective guard mounted from top of cabinet. Lamp shall be a LED lamp rated for enclosed luminaires and shall be equivalent to a 100-watt incandescent lamp. Provide a 120VAC, 20A, single pole switch, plunger type, mounted such that it turns on the controller light when door is opened. Provide 120VAC, 20A, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupting duplex receptacle.

Photocell: Provide a photocell switch with locking type receptacle and integral surge arrestors. Provide bracket to mount the photocell in the controller cabinet as detailed in the plans. Provide shielding as detailed in the plans and a time delay relay to prevent nuisance switching.

Lighting Contactors: Provide quantity of lighting contactors as shown in the plans. Lighting contactors shall be a minimum of 4 pole, 30 amp, 240VAC with 120VAC electrically held coil.

Surge Arrestor: Provide surge arrestor capable to withstand a surge current up to 20,000A (8 x 120 microseconds) and repetitive surges of 200A for a minimum of 10,000 occurrences. Response time shall be less than 50 nanoseconds. Current drain shall be less than 100 microamperes. Surge arrestor leads shall not be spliced and shall be as short as possible.

Astronomical Clock: The timer shall be a timer with capacitance memory backup.

Terminal Strips: Provide terminal strips as shown on the plans for all incoming wiring. Quantity of terminals shall be such that there is a minimum of 100% spare terminals. Provide separate terminal strips for power, neutral, and ground wiring as required.

Terminal Block: Provide separate terminal block for control wiring.

All equipment listed herein and shown in the plans shall be mounted to a steel installation mounting plate to be installed in the controller cabinet.

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Provide all wiring required in the controller cabinet to connect the control components as indicated in the plans. All wiring in the controller cabinet shall be neatly trained and bundled. All wiring shall be clearly marked at each termination.

Basis of Payment This work will be paid for at the contract unit price each for LIGHTING CONTROLLER, SPECIAL, which price shall include all labor, equipment, and material necessary to complete the work as specified, including the controller cabinet and concrete foundation, all control components shown in the plans and specified above, all interconnecting wiring, and installation.

2.26 Light Pole Foundation, Special

This work shall consist of furnishing and installing a metal light pole foundation in accordance with Section 836 of the Standard Specifications, the details of Highway Standard 836001, the details in the plans, and the following additions or exceptions.

The bolt circle diameter of the metal foundation shall accommodate the bolt circle diameter of the light pole to be installed on the foundation. The top plate dimensions of the metal foundation shall accommodate the bolt circle diameter and the anchor base dimensions of the light pole to be installed on the foundation.

The grounding electrode for the foundation shall be installed in the junction box adjacent to the foundation to be provided for the light pole. Refer to the specification for JUNCTION BOX (SPECIAL) for additional information.

Basis of Payment This work will be paid for at the contract unit price each for LIGHT POLE FOUNDATION, SPECIAL, which price shall include all labor, equipment, and material necessary to complete the work as specified, including all anchor bolts. The grounding electrode for the foundation shall be included in the cost of the junction box adjacent to the foundation.

2.27 Luminaire Installation, Type 1

This work shall consist of furnishing and installing a luminaire in accordance with Section 821 of the Standard Specifications, the details in the plans, and the following additions or exceptions.

Materials The full cut-off luminaire shall utilize a 4-bolt slip fitter with +/-5 degrees of adjustment for leveling.

Provide luminaire with optional level and tool-less entry. Luminaire shall be suitable for use on a 240 volt system. The luminaire shall have a black finish.

A. Luminaire Type 1

The full cut-off luminaire shall have a structured LED array to provide 19,000 initial lumens at 4,000K.

Distribution shall be asymmetric medium. The luminaire shall not have an individual photocell.

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This work will be paid for at the contract unit price each for LUMINAIRE INSTALLATION, TYPE 1, which price shall include all labor, equipment, and material necessary to complete the work as specified.

2.28 HMA Surface Removal for Subsequent Resurfacing

Add the following after the first sentence in Article 440.04 of the Standard Specifications:

“When the depth extends to the surface of existing concrete pavement, patches, etc., the milling shall leave a rough texture to their surfaces. “

See District 5 Detail No. 44000080 Hot-Mix Asphalt Surface Correction

Add the following to Article 440.04 of the Standard Specifications:

“All milled surfaces shall be cleaned by the use of air jets, water jets, mechanical sweeper, hand brooms, or other approved methods, or as required by the Engineer, until the surface is free of dust, debris, millings and all loose or foreign matter. “

Any existing PCC patches within the resurfacing area shall be milled in same manner as the existing HMA surface. Milling through PCC patches will be paid for as HOT-MIX ASPHALT SURFACE

REMOVAL.

The cost of compliance with this Special Provision will not be paid for separately but shall be considered, as incidental to the various HOT-MIX ASPHALT SURFACE REMOVAL pay items and no additional

2.29 Pavement Patching (Special)

This work shall consist of the removal of the existing pavement, the necessary excavation and the replacement with Clas B Patches in accordance with Section 442 of the Standard Specifications.

This work shall be constructed in accordance with the detail on the plans. The thickness will match the thickness of the adjacent concrete base as shown in the detail. The monolithic curb, as shown where applicable, will not be measured separately for payment but will be included in the unit price for this item.

When patching pavement that is closed to all traffic, Class PV concrete shall be used, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.

Basis of Payment This work shall be measured and paid for at the contract unit price per SQ YD for PAVEMENT PATCHING (SPECIAL). Dowel bars, tie bars, and saw cuts will be measured in accordance with articles 442.10 and

442.11 of the Standard Specifications.

2.30 Inlets to be Removed (Special)

This work shall consist of removal of existing inlets that discharge directly into the top of the existing box culvert.

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All work shall be in accordance with the applicable portions of Section 605 of the Standard Specifications.

This work shall be measured and paid for at the contract unit price per EACH for INLETS TO BE REMOVED

(SPECIAL).

2.31 Concrete Steps

This work shall consist of the construction of Portland Cement Concrete steps. All work shall be in accordance with the applicable articles of Section 424 of the Standard Specifications and the detail shown in the plans. Reinforcement bars will not be paid for separately but will be included in the cost of this pay item.

Basis of Payment This work shall be…

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