22-ENG-15_Technical_Specifications_Addendum_2_Added.pdf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TS 1 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

TS 2 COMPLETION DATES AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

TS 3 HOLIDAYS WHEN WORK IS NOT PERMITTED

TS 4 WORK SCHEDULE SUBMITTAL

TS 5 CONSTRUCTION WORK HOURS

TS 6 COOPERATION WITH UTILITIES

TS 7 EROSION CONTROL SUBMITTAL

TS 8 LIMITATIONS OF OPERATIONS

TS 9 EXISTING CONDITIONS

TS 10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES, PIPE, AND YARD TILE

TS 11 RIGHT-OF-WAY CLEARING

TS 12 MAINTAINING TRAFFIC

TS 13 ROAD CLOSURE

TS 14 ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION

TS 15 MATERIAL TESTING

TS 16 UNDISTRIBUTED ITEMS

TS 17 OPEN BURNING OF NATURAL GROWTH

TS 18 STREET CLEANING

TS 19 TRANSPORTATION OF SALVAGEABLE ITEMS

TS 20 PROJECT CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

TS 21 EQUIVALENT TO SURFACE IN PLACE

TS 22 SAW CUTTING

TS 23 HMA – HOT MIX ASPHALT

TS 24 PAVEMENT SMOOTHNESS

TS 25 TOP SOIL

TS 26 COORDINATION WITH OTHER PROJECTS

TS 29 CONCRETE SIDEWALK, 4”

TS 30 ADJUSTING RINGS

TS 31 STRUCTURE CASTINGS AND HOODS

TS 32 EXISTING STRUCTURE ADJUSTMENT

TS 33 ADJUST VALVE BOX TO GRADE

TS 34 RELOCATE FIRE HYDRANT

TS 35 REMOVE, REPLACE, & RELOCATE FIRE HYDRANT

TS 36 WATER UTILITY STANDARD DETAILS & REQUIREMENTS

TS 37 BENCH MARK POST

TS 38 MAILBOX ASSEMBLY

TS 41 PAYMENT FOR DRIVES

TS 42 ASPHALT MATERIAL THICKNESS AND CONFORMANCE

TS 43 GRADING BEHIND WALK

TS 44 MATERIAL ACCEPTANCE

TS 45 FINAL CLEANUP

TS 46 STANDARD DRAWINGS

TS 47 FIELD OFFICE

TS 48 FIELD OFFICE EQUIPMENT - ONLY AS DIRECTED

TS 49 SUBGRADE TREATMENT (UNDISTRIBUTED)

TS 50 CONSTRUCTION NOISE

TS 51 HMA SURFACE COURSE

TS 54 EROSION CONTROL GUARANTEE

TS 55 SOD AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY PERIOD

TS 57 GEOGRID

TS 59 RIGHT OF ENTRY

TS 60 PLAN MEASURED QUANTITIES

TS 61 EXCESS MATERIAL - DISPOSAL

TS 62 RESTORATION OF DISTURBED AREAS

TS 63 PIPE REMOVAL

TS 64 MANHOLES - EXISTING

TS 65 REMOVED AND RESET CASTING TO GRADE

TS 66 RESETTING STREET SIGNS

TS 67 GRADING BEHIND WALK

TS 68 MANHOLE CASTINGS

TS 69 WATERING REQUIREMENTS FOR NEWLY PLANTED TREES

TS 70 PLANT AND TREE INSTALLATION

TS 74 ADA CURB RAMPS

TS 75 BITUMINOUS MIXTURE FOR APPROACHES

TS 77 AS-BUILT PLANS

TS 79 SEED MIXTURE

TS 80 FENCE, REMOVE AND RESET

TS 81 PUMP AROUND

TS 82 STEEL BACKED TIMBER GUARDRAIL

TS 83 TIMBER PEDESTRIAN RAILING

TS 84 CURB AND GUTTER, COMBINED B, MODIFIED

TS 85 TRENCH DRAIN

TS 86 RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON

TS 87 GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

TS 88 IN SITU CHANNEL SOIL

TS 89 PERMIT INFORMATION

TS 90 SANITARY SEWER SERVICE ADJUSTMENT (UNDISTRIBUTED)

TS 91 LONG AND SHORT SIDE SERVICES UNFORESEEN REPLACEMENT (UNDISTRIBUTED)

TS 92 TREE, PROTECT

TS 93 RELOCATE LIGHT POLE

TS 94 WILDLIFE CROSSING

TS 95 DECORATIVE SIGN AND POST, RELOCATE

TS 96 RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON, RELOCATE

TS 97 6 IN. REINFORCED CONCRETE FOR SEWER MAIN PROTECTION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TS 1 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

The applicable sections of the following documents shall apply except as modified elsewhere herein:

1) Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) Standard Drawings and Standard

Specifications – Latest Edition.

2) INDOT Supplemental Specifications

3) City of Carmel - Standards for Construction of Required Improvements

Unless otherwise specified within the Contract Documents, whenever any specification, standard, reference material, manual or other similar document is incorporated by reference into any of the contract documents, it shall be deemed to be the latest edition of said item including any and all supplemental addendum, which was in effect on the date of the bid opening for this project.

TS 2 COMPLETION DATES AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Substantial Completion: October 10, 2025 Final Project Completion: 30 days after substantial completion

The Substantial Project Completion Date for Phase is based on a Notice to Proceed by the OWNER given on or before DATE for the construction of Specified work. All road closures must meet the requirements of TS 14.

All contracts shall be calendar day contracts and shall include all days in the number of days provided for completion including weekend days and holidays, even if these days are identified as non-work days within the contract documents.

Substantial Completion is defined as set forth in Article 1 of the Standard General Conditions.

Substantial Completion is further defined to include the completion of the HMA Surface and permanent pavement markings.

Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day shall be assessed for every day beyond the agreed upon Substantial Completion and Final Completion date, listed above, that the project does not meet the completion requirements.

TS 3 HOLIDAYS WHEN WORK IS NOT PERMITTED

The CONTRACTOR may not perform work on the following days unless requested and approved or permitted by the ENGINEER or OWNER:

Sundays (unless otherwise approved by City Engineer) New Years Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

TS 4 WORK SCHEDULE SUBMITTAL

The CONTRACTOR shall provide a critical path work schedule for the entire project with the Post-Bid documents. This schedule shall be submitted to and approved by the ENGINEER prior to the start of construction and shall be updated as necessary. No work will be allowed until this schedule is submitted and approved; however, the CONTRACTOR will not be granted any time extension due to this delay.

TS 5 CONSTRUCTION WORK HOURS

The CONTRACTOR shall perform all construction activities between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm unless receiving prior approval from the ENGINEER.

TS 6 COOPERATION WITH UTILITIES

It shall be the CONTRACTOR’S responsibility to have all utilities located before construction in a particular area. The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate with all utilities in the adjustment of these facilities and in order to avoid damage to any facilities. Damage to any of the existing public utility facilities during the project caused by the CONTRACTOR'S operations or equipment, shall be repaired by the CONTRACTOR at no expense to the Contract. This includes sewer, water, gas, electric, telephone, cable, etc.

and includes facilities within proposed storm sewer trenches. However, if any utilities are exposed and must be relocated for construction to continue, this work shall be performed by the utility, or the CONTRACTOR shall be reimbursed at an agreed upon price to perform such work. If the utility performs the work, the CONTRACTOR shall coordinate with the utility in order to expedite said work.

The facilities of City of Carmel Water Utility exist within the project limits. The utility shall be contacted regarding any necessary adjustments that are not identified in the technical specifications or plans. If questions arise, Steve Cook of the utility may be contacted at scook@carmel.in.gov.

The facilities of AT&T - Distribution exist within the project limits and should not be affected by the proposed construction. AT&T has aerial and underground facilities primarily along the west side of Clay Center Rd. If questions arise, Brad Bailey of the utility may be contacted at bb3525@att.com.

The facilities of Buckeye Pipeline exist within the project limits and should not be affected by the proposed construction. Buckeye Pipeline has 2 pipelines crossing the project limits between 118+67 and 119+82. If questions arise, Brian Barr of the utility may be contacted at bbarr@buckeye.com.

The facilities of Vectren - CenterPoint exist within the project limits and are expected to be affected by the proposed construction. CenterPoint has a 4” medium pressure plastic line along the west side of the Clay Center Rd. The 4” line will be relocated for the installation of Str. 201 between 124+00 and 127+50. Multiple service lines will need to be relocated due to storm drainage work between 131+00 and 137+00. If questions arise, Chad Miller of the utility may be contacted at Chad.R.Miller@centerpointenergy.com.

The facilities of Charter / Spectrum exist within the project limits and should not be affected by the proposed construction. Charter/Spectrum has underground facilities throughout the project limits. The utility has not responded to work plan requests at this time. If questions arise, Byron Posey of the utility may be contacted at Byron.Posey@charter.com.

The facilities of Duke Energy exist within the project limits and are expected to be affected by the proposed construction. Duke has overhead and underground facilities throughout the project limits. Several underground service feeds will need to be relocated between 124+00 and 133+00. If questions arise, Zach Lewis of the utility may be contacted at zach.lewis@duke-energy.com.

The facilities of Metronet exist within the project limits. The utility has not responded to work plan requests at this time. If questions arise, Lori Kemper of the utility may be contacted at Lori.kemper@metronet.com.

The facilities of Trico Regional Sewer exist within the project limits. The utility has not responded to work plan requests at this time. If questions arise, Ryan Hartman of the utility may be contacted at ryan.hartman@trico.eco.

TS 7 EROSION CONTROL SUBMITTAL

Prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Engineer for approval an erosion control plan that includes, at a minimum, the following items:

1. Locations of all proposed soil stockpiles, borrow areas, or disposal areas.

2. Locations of all proposed vehicle and equipment parking areas, vehicle and equipment fueling locations, placement of the site construction trailers, location of all on-site batch plants, and designated concrete truck washout areas.

3. Proposed construction sequence and phasing of erosion control measures.

4. Location of all construction entrances where vehicles and equipment will enter and exit the site.

5. Material handling and spill prevention plan, which shall include a list of expected materials that may be present on the site during construction operations, as well as a written description of how these materials will be handled to minimize the potential that the materials may enter storm water runoff from the site.

6. Statement that the erosion control measures for the project will be inspected, at a minimum, on a weekly basis and within 24 hours of every ½ inch rain event.

The Engineer will submit the Erosion Control Plan to:

soil.water@hamiltoncounty.in.gov and

Mark McCauley, Resource Conservationist Hamilton County SWCD 1717 Pleasant Street Noblesville IN 46060

(317) 773-2818 mark.mccauley@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

Ground disturbing activities shall not commence until the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) has reviewed and approved the Erosion Control Plan.

Method of Measurement. This work will not be measured for payment.

Basis of Payment.

This item includes all costs required to prepare the Erosion Control Plan as described. Preparation of the Erosion Control Plan will not be paid for directly, but such cost shall be included in the cost of the other pay items.

Temporary erosion control measures will be paid for with the pay items included in the itemized bid. No direct payment will be made for notifications or preparation of amendments to the SWPPP, but such cost shall be included in the cost of other pay items.

mailto:soil.water@hamiltoncounty.in.gov mailto:mark.mccauley@hamiltoncounty.in.gov

TS 8 LIMITATIONS OF OPERATIONS

When in the judgment of the OWNER, the CONTRACTOR has obstructed or closed a greater portion of the work than is necessary for proper construction, or is carrying on operations to the prejudice of the work already started, the OWNER may require the CONTRACTOR to finish that portion of the work which is in progress before any additional portions are started. Work shall be conducted with minimum inconvenience to traffic.

Except as hereafter specified, no loads of material for any construction shall be dispatched from cars or plants so late in the day that it cannot be placed, finished and protected within the Specification limits and provisions in the daylight hours of that same day.

TS 9 EXISTING CONDITIONS

The CONTRACTOR shall verify the elevations and measurements of all points where new construction is to match existing conditions prior to the commencement of any construction activities. No direct payment shall be made for this work but the cost thereof shall be included in the costs of the other items of the contract.

TS 10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES, PIPE, AND YARD TILE

On this project there are existing storm drainage and sanitary sewer structures that are to remain in place. The CONTRACTOR shall take care that these structures are not damaged.

If any of these structures are damaged, the CONTRACTOR shall be required to repair them at his own expense.

Yard tile encountered and affected by the scope of work specified within the Contract Documents shall be given a positive outlet. Any tile damaged by the CONTRACTOR's operations shall be replaced by the CONTRACTOR at his own expense.

Yard tile encountered and affected by the scope of work specified within the Contract Documents shall be given a positive outlet. The CONTRACTOR at his own expense shall replace any tile damaged by the CONTRACTOR’S operations.

TS 11 RIGHT-OF-WAY CLEARING

Clearing Right-of-Way shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 201.

Cavities formed by the removal of shrubs, trees and/or stumps and located outside of proposed pavement areas shall be backfilled and compacted with approved material. Such compaction shall comply with Section 211.04. The top six (6) inches of the backfilled area shall be topsoil in accordance with TS 26. No direct payment shall be made for this work, but the cost thereof shall be included in the costs of the other items.

The cost of tree and stump removal, trimming, removal of fences, curbs, sidewalks, drainage structures, pipes, signs, and other items within the right-of-way or as directed by the ENGINEER will not be paid for, but shall be included in the lump sum price for Clearing of Right-of-Way.

Tree clearing is performed by the City of Carmel and not included in the contract.

All tree replanting as shown on the plans shall be included in the lump sum price for “Clearing Right-of-Way” and shall be performed as directed by the Arborist of the City of Carmel. Any trees which do not survive the replanting shall be replaced by the CONTRACTOR to the satisfaction of the resident at the CONTRACTOR’s expense.

TS 12 MAINTAINING TRAFFIC

Maintenance of traffic shall be the sole responsibility of the CONTRACTOR. Access and traffic to all businesses, residences, for all postal deliveries and all emergency traffic such as police, fire, medical, etc. within the project limits, shall be maintained at all times.

Unless otherwise directed, or permitted, the work specified shall be arranged and prosecuted in accordance with all applicable provisions of Sections 104.04, 107, 801 and as set out in INDOT Standard Specifications.

The names and telephone numbers of the CONTRACTOR'S superintendent and one other responsible employee shall be furnished at the pre-construction conference. These employees shall be on call and available at nights, weekends, or during other non-working periods to repair or replace all traffic control devices, which may become damaged or inoperative.

In the event the CONTRACTOR desires not to perform traffic maintenance in accordance with the sequence of operations as called for within the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR shall submit his alternate plan in writing to the ENGINEER and obtain acceptance at least 1 week prior to the commencement of any construction activities.

Open trenches, if permitted by the ENGINEER, shall be spanned per current OSHA requirements and with the concurrence of the ENGINEER.

Any trenching areas adjacent to a sidewalk shall be barricaded.

The CONTRACTOR shall be prepared to have all construction signs erected for the project as specified by the ENGINEER.

All temporary traffic control devices not listed separately or adjustments, labor, materials, etc., necessary for the maintenance of traffic as called for within the Contract Documents, or as permitted by the ENGINEER shall be included in the lump sum price for ‘Maintenance of Traffic’, as set out in the itemized proposal.

TS 13 ROAD CLOSURE

It will be necessary to close the road to traffic for the construction of the project. The CONTRACTOR shall minimize the duration of road closure by constructing as many off-road items as reasonable while the mainline remains open. The CONTRACTOR may use lane reductions with flagger control during work activities in order to install the storm sewer system. Road and driveway cuts may be plated or topped with Compacted Aggregate Base No. 53 and opened to local traffic. The cost of this work will not be paid for directly but shall be included in the cost of Maintaining Traffic.

MOT Phase 1 It will be necessary to close Clay Center Road to 2-way traffic at Elliott Creek to remove and replace the existing culvert. The contractor shall minimize the duration of the road closure by constructing as many off-road items as reasonable prior to the road closure. The Contractor may use lane reductions with flagger control during work activities in order to work prior to the closure. The cost of this work will not be paid for directly but will be included in the cost of Maintaining Traffic.

The maximum permitted closure of Clay Center Road at Elliott Creek will be 90 calendar days.

Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day shall be assessed for every day beyond the maximum permitted calendar day closure for Clay Center Road at Elliott Creek.

The earliest date for which Clay Center Road at Elliott Creek is allowed to be closed is Monday, May 27, 2025, and the road shall be open to traffic no later than Sunday, September 14, 2025.

TS 14 ROAD CLOSURE NOTIFICATION

The CONTRACTOR shall post an advance closure construction sign that notifies the traveling public of a road closure and the duration of the closure at least 14 days in advance of the road closure, unless otherwise approved by the ENGINEER. The advance closure construction sign legend shall generally state that the named road or street will be closed on or after a specific date for a number of days. The signs shall be placed as shown on the plans or as directed by the ENGINEER.

The advance closure construction signs shall be in accordance with Section 801 of the INDOT Standard Specifications and paid for at the contract unit price per each for

Construction Sign, A.

TS 15 MATERIAL TESTING

The ENGINEER will be responsible for compaction testing and concrete testing for the project. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for lime stabilization proctor testing.

The cost of material testing shall be included in the cost of other pay items. Asphalt materials shall be provided as shown on the plans; certifications and acceptance shall be in accordance with Section 402 of the INDOT Standard Specifications.

TS 16 UNDISTRIBUTED ITEMS

Quantities of undistributed items needed in addition to those shown on the itemized proposal and approved by the ENGINEER will be paid for at the contract unit price for the quantity used on the project. In addition, there shall be no adjustment in the contract unit price if quantities are less than those shown on the itemized proposal and the item can be deleted entirely without impact to the contract amount. All work involving undistributed items shall be performed only at the direction of the ENGINEER.

TS 17 OPEN BURNING OF NATURAL GROWTH

Open burning of natural growth is not permitted on this contract.

TS 18 STREET CLEANING

The CONTRACTOR shall provide effective dust control throughout the project. Loader-mounted pick-up, power sweepers, or other types of pull type models shall be used for street cleaning. Street cleaning shall also be performed prior to the pre-final meeting as directed by the ENGINEER.

Street cleaning will not be paid directly, but shall be included in the cost of various items of the contract regardless of the amount of times this operation is reasonably requested.

Naturally occurring conditions, out of the control of the owner, that cause more dust control than normal shall not be a valid reason for request of payment for dust control.

TS 19 TRANSPORTATION OF SALVAGEABLE ITEMS

Existing traffic control devices, signs, pipe, end sections, castings and manhole covers, etc.

specified to be removed will be salvaged and stockpiled at the job site by the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall deliver those items designated by the ENGINEER, to the City of Carmel or appropriate owner. The remainder of the items shall become the property of the CONTRACTOR.

TS 20 PROJECT CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The documents related to the proposed improvements of this project include:

22-ENG-15 Road Plans, Clay Center Road Path & Culvert Replacement

TS 21 EQUIVALENT TO SURFACE IN PLACE

This work shall consist of the work necessary to install drive approach materials to match the grades of the proposed drive approaches with the existing drive when necessary beyond the right-of-way or as shown on the plans. For asphalt drives, and as a minimum, the section shall include 1.5” of HMA Surface Type A on 3.5” of HMA Intermediate Type A on 6” of Compacted Aggregate Base, No. 53. Otherwise, match the asphalt section in place with like materials.

The costs for necessary excavations have been included in the earthwork balance and shall be paid for with the item Common Excavation.

The costs for material, delivery, placement, and compaction of HMA Surface, Type A and HMA Intermediate, Type A shall be paid for with the item HMA for Drive Approaches per ton of material.

TS 22 SAW CUTTING

In all areas where proposed construction matches existing conditions, full depth saw cutting shall be required.

No direct payment will be made for saw cutting but the cost thereof shall be included in the costs of the other items.

TS 23 HMA – HOT MIX ASPHALT

This work shall consist of courses of HMA at the locations shown in accordance with Section 401 of the INDOT Standard Specifications, latest edition. For all local (non-federal aid) projects, acceptance and testing requirements for all HMA mixtures shall be in accordance with Section 402, unless indicated herein.

The HMA course of HMA Intermediate, Type ‘B’, 19.0 mm shall be in accordance with Section 401 of the INDOT Standard Specifications, with the exception of the quality assurance measures referenced. No samples or density cores will be obtained unless directed to by the ENGINEER. ESAL Category 3 is a minimum only.

HMA paving operations in street approach areas shall utilize the mainline HMA pay items.

An asphalt tack coat shall be applied between each course of HMA material or as directed by the ENGINEER. Asphalt tack coat shall also be applied in areas of surface milling and asphalt overlay.

If no Asphalt for Tack Coat item is provided in the itemized proposal, then the cost shall be included in the costs of the HMA items.

TS 24 PAVEMENT SMOOTHNESS

Description The pavement smoothness will be accepted by means of a 16 ft long straightedge.

The 16 ft long straightedge shall be used on all full width pavement lanes, overlays that are preceded by milling, all full width pavement lanes shorter than 250 ft, on tapers, within 50 ft of bridge ends, and within 50 ft of an existing pavement, which is being joined. The 16 ft long straightedge will be furnished and operated by the CONTRACTOR in the presence of the ENGINEER for the City of Carmel.

All wavelike irregularities and abrupt changes in profile caused by paving operations shall be corrected.

Each finished course of base and intermediate shall be subject to approval. The pavement smoothness shall be checked on any new intermediate course located immediately below a surface course and the surface course as directed by the ENGINEER.

If grinding of the intermediate course is used for pavement smoothness corrections, the grinding shall not precede the surface placement by more than 30 calendar days if open to traffic.

When the 16 ft straightedge is used on a surface course, the pavement variations will be corrected by grinding with a grooved type cutter, or removal, and surface replacement. The ENGINEER and the City of Carmel shall determine the limits of the correction area. In no case shall the width of correction be less than the original paved lane width in that area.

When the 16 ft straightedge is being used on an intermediate course, all areas having a high or low point deviation in excess of 1/4 in. shall be corrected by means of grinding with a grooved type cutter or an approved alternate method.

Corrections for pavement smoothness shall not be paid for but will be at the cost of the

CONTRACTOR.

TS 25 TOP SOIL

This work shall consist of the testing, placement, and installation of topsoil in accordance with these requirements, the INDOT Standard Specifications, and as indicated on the plans.

Materials A. Materials shall be in accordance with Section 914.01 of the INDOT Standard

Specifications as follows:

1. 914.01 Special Topsoil for Roadside Development This topsoil shall consist of loose friable soil, free of refuse, stumps, large roots, rocks over 2 in. in diameter, brush, weeds, or other material which would be detrimental to the proper development of vegetative growth. It shall be capable of supporting normal vegetation as demonstrated by the growth of healthy vegetation on it. It shall not be taken from a source known to contain any of the noxious weeds defined as such in the Indiana State Seed Law, IC 15-4-1. 10 Topsoil shall have a pH value of 6.2 to

7.4. Testing for pH value shall be performed in accordance with AASHTO T 289.

Agricultural limestone may be added to topsoil in order to raise the pH to meet specification requirements.

2. Topsoil Source: Import topsoil or manufactured topsoil from off-site sources as necessary. Obtain topsoil displaced from naturally well-drained construction or mining sites where topsoil occurs at least 4 inches deep; do not obtain from bogs or marshes. On site soil may be used.

3. Topsoil test results shall be supplied to the ENGINEER.

B. Materials that do not meet these requirements shall not be incorporated into the work as topsoil.

C. The ENGINEER and CONTRACTOR shall consult and agree on suitability of onsite topsoil generated from common excavation stripping operation and incorporate the approved material into the project. When or if this suitable material is exhausted, only then, or as directed, can the Pay Item for Topsoil can be utilized to import Topsoil to the project.

Construction Requirements A. If existing soil suitable for amendment, as determined by the ENGINEER, is not available in sufficient quantities onsite, Topsoil shall be furnished at the contract unit price for Topsoil.

B. Topsoil is to be placed on all plant beds, disturbed areas, and seeded or sod areas to a minimum depth of three (3) inches or as directed by the ENGINEER. The ENGINEER may authorize an additional excavation in areas designated to be seeded, sodded, or landscaped. Payment for additional cut, beyond the finished grade, required to place topsoil at the ENGINEERS direction will be made at the contract unit price for Common Excavation

C. In addition to B. above, topsoil is to be placed in medians and roundabout islands at a minimum depth of one (1) foot or as directed by the ENGINEER.

Method of Measurement Topsoil will be measured by the cubic yard in accordance with Article 211.09.

Basis of Payment The accepted quantities of topsoil will be paid for at the contract unit price per cubic yard.

Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit Symbol

Topsoil CYS

TS 26 COORDINATION WITH OTHER PROJECTS

The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate construction with the activities of other projects in the area. Adjacent activities and maintenance of traffic shall be coordinated with the other projects.

TS 29 CONCRETE SIDEWALK, 4”

This work shall consist of the installation of concrete sidewalk at the proposed locations or as directed by the ENGINEER in accordance with Section 604 of the INDOT Standard Specifications and Carmel Standard Drawings 10-18 and 10-19. All concrete sidewalks shall be placed on prepared compacted material in accordance with INDOT Specification 207.02.

The costs for concrete, excavations, labor, equipment, backfill material, joint placement, any bed course material used for leveling, preparation of a compacted subgrade, and any necessary incidentals with concrete sidewalk installation shall be included in the cost of ‘Sidewalk, Concrete, 4 in.’.

When unsuitable material prevents achieving the desired compaction, these areas shall be excavated and replaced with Compacted Aggregate Base, No. 53 to the desired compaction at the direction of the ENGINEER. The costs for excavation, material, placement, and compaction shall be included in the pay item Compacted Aggregate Base, No. 53.

The costs for removal and disposal of existing sidewalk shall be included in the pay item Clearing of Right of Way unless a specific pay item is included in the itemized proposal.

TS 30 ADJUSTING RINGS

No brick or block shall be used in the construction of a manhole or when adjusting the elevation of the frame and cover.

When one solid riser or barrel section cannot be used, the final adjustments in elevation of the frame and cover shall only be accomplished by the use of precast concrete adjusting rings as shown in the Plans, and conforming to ASTM C-478. Not more than twelve (12) inches of total adjusting rings shall be allowed per structure.

Joints between adjusting rings and casting shall be sealed utilizing one of the following elements:

1. An approve rubber gasket manufactured and installed in accordance with ASTM C443, latest edition

2. Trowelable grade butyl rubber

3. A .5 inch diameter non-asphaltic mastic (Kent Seal or approved equal) conforming to AASHTO M-198 and Federal Specification SS-521-A.

TS 31 STRUCTURE CASTINGS AND HOODS

Any manhole lids that will be within any portion of a bituminous recreational path or concrete walkway shall be Neenah Casting Catalog #R-1714, Special “C” Cope Lid 1 Neenah - NF-17140023 Type "C" lid design with permagrip texture with four lift holes, or approved equal.

All catch basins and modified structures with a sump present shall have “Snout Oil- Debris Hoods” as manufactured by:

Best Management Products, Inc.

53 Mt. Archer Rd.

Lyme, CT 06371

(860) 434-0277, (860) 434-3195 FAX

Toll Free: (800) 504-8008 or (888) 434-0277 Web Site: www.bmpinc.com

OR

Pre-Approved Equal

No direct payment will be made for the castings and catch basin hoods but the cost thereof shall be included in the costs of the other items or the structure item.

TS 32 EXISTING STRUCTURE ADJUSTMENT

Adjustments to existing structures shall be performed as shown on the plans in accordance with Section 720.04 of INDOT Standard Specifications. Adjustments to sanitary structures shall be made in accordance with the Specifications of Clay Township Regional Waste District or appropriate owner.

Payment for the adjustments shall be made in accordance with Section 720.06.

http://www.bmpinc.com/

TS 33 ADJUST VALVE BOX TO GRADE

This item shall include all labor, material, equipment, and services necessary to adjust existing valve boxes to grade. If new valve boxes are required, all new valve boxes shall be American made by either TYLER/UNION or EAST JORDAN IRON WORKS. All valve boxes shall be installed plumb and clear of debris.

The cost for this work shall be included in the pay item Adjust Valve Box to Grade.

TS 34 RELOCATE FIRE HYDRANT

This item shall include all labor, material, equipment, and services necessary to relocate and reinstall to grade an existing fire hydrant as shown on the drawings and meeting the specifications in the Utility Standard Details for the City of Carmel. This item shall also include removal of existing hydrant & valve & plugging at the tee. This item shall also include all tees, fittings, reducers, restraints, excavation, backfill, pipe bedding, blocking, temporary and permanent restoration from the water main to and including the fire hydrant.

All fire hydrants shall be MUELLER, open left (Safety Yellow, M.A.B. # 0433291, Sherwin Williams # F75YP2) (Carmel hydrants shall be open left and will have a safety blue stripe around hydrant bonnet from the factory). The hydrant pumper nozzle shall be of one-piece design, compatible with the 5" Storz hose coupling. The nozzle shall be an integral part of the fire hydrant and must be furnished by the manufacturer or authorized distributor designated by the manufacturer, Mueller model 290220 for casting and 290221 for cap. Storz adapters will not be accepted.

The base of the hydrant shall be set on two 4” x 8” x 16” solid concrete block on undisturbed earth. The hydrant barrel shall be set plumb. One cubic yard material specified by the Utility shall be placed around the barrel of the hydrant between the end of the trench and the valve. The material shall not be placed closer than 2’ to the ground surface. Anchoring glands shall be used on the tee and the tee side of the valve.

Restraining glands shall be used on all other fittings.

The cost for this work shall be included in the pay item Relocate Fire Hydrant.

TS 35 REMOVE, REPLACE, & RELOCATE FIRE HYDRANT

This item shall include all labor, material, equipment, and services necessary to relocate and replace to grade an existing fire hydrant and 6” gate valve as shown on the drawings and meeting the specifications in the Utility Standard Details for the City of Carmel.

This item shall also include removal of existing hydrant & valve and replacing with a new hydrant and valve. This item shall also include all tees, fittings, reducers, restraints, excavation, backfill, pipe bedding, blocking, temporary and permanent restoration from the water main to and including the fire hydrant. The new valve shall be Carmel Clay Spec. and open right. All fittings shall be restrained joint fittings.

All fire hydrants shall be MUELLER, open Right (Safety Yellow, M.A.B. # 0433291, Sherwin Williams # F75YP2) (Carmel Clay Spec). hydrants shall be open Right and will have a safety blue stripe around hydrant bonnet from the factory). The hydrant pumper nozzle shall be of one-piece design, compatible with the 5" Storz hose coupling. The nozzle shall be an integral part of the fire hydrant and must be furnished by the manufacturer or authorized distributor designated by the manufacturer, Mueller model 290220 for casting and 290221 for cap. Storz adapters will not be accepted.

The base of the hydrant shall be set on two 4” x 8” x 16” solid concrete block on undisturbed earth. The hydrant barrel shall be set plumb. One cubic yard material specified by the Utility shall be placed around the barrel of the hydrant between the end of the trench and the valve. The material shall not be placed closer than 2’ to the ground surface. Anchoring glands shall be used on the tee and the tee side of the valve.

Restraining glands shall be used on all other fittings.

The cost for this work shall be included in the pay item Remove, Replace, & Relocate Hydrant.

TS 36 WATER UTILITY STANDARD DETAILS & REQUIREMENTS

Water utility standards for installation & relocations can be found at:

http://www.carmel.in.gov/services/wateroperations/waterops.html

TS 37 BENCH MARK POST

Bench mark work shall consist of the placement of bench marks at the location as shown on the Plans or as directed.

Procedure This work shall meet the requirements of the INDOT Standard Specifications for Monuments, Section 615, with the exception of no concrete cores required. Tablets will be supplied by the Hamilton County Surveyor’s Office. Contact Mr. Steve Fesmire at the Hamilton County Surveyors Office at (317)-408-7755 for notification, coordination, and approval.

Bench marks and elevations shall be established on new or rehabilitated projects. The elevations shall be tied to the United States Geodetic Survey system providing there is an existing monument within a radius of 5km (3 mi) of the site location. If a monument is not within this distance, the elevation of the new bench mark shall be established from bench marks shown on the plans. Tablets will be furnished by the Hamilton County Surveyor’s office (317) 776 -8495 and shall be set in the concrete locations as directed.

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The contractor shall document the elevation on the proper forms furnished by the Hamilton County Surveyors Office. The forms shall be signed, sealed and dated by a professional land Surveyor or Engineer who is registered in the State of Indiana.

GPS Derived Orthometric Heights If GPS is used to establish bench marks on the project site, then the NGS technical Memorandom “Guidelines for Establishing GPS-derived Orthometric Heights” shall be used as the guideline for the survey procedures which can be found at http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/PUBS_LIB/pub_index.html.

Bench Mark Rubbings:

A rubbing of the occupied bench mark shall be made on a separate attached sheet.

When not feasible to make the required rubbing, a digital photograph (.jpg format) of the bench mark must be substituted.

Measurement and Payment Bench Mark placement will be measured and paid per each at the bid unit price. The item Bench Mark Post shall include all coordination, labor, material and incidental work to place the Bench Mark and all other work required to complete the work as shown or as directed.

TS 38 MAILBOX ASSEMBLY

The mailbox work shall consist of the placement of mailbox assemblies, or the relocation of mailbox assemblies at the location as shown on the Plans or as directed.

Procedure Existing mailboxes shall be removed as discussed herein. Mailboxes that are to be relocated shall be removed and reset as shown on the Plans or as directed. Mailboxes that are to be salvaged and delivered to the apparent owner shall be removed and stored until such time as they are delivered to the apparent owner. If the apparent owner of the mailbox assembly refuses to take possession, the existing mailbox and assemblies shall be removed. Mailboxes, which must remain in service between removal and erection of the new assembly, shall be securely mounted in a temporary manner. All mailbox assemblies that are to be relocated or salvaged shall be carefully handled. Any such materials damaged by the Contractor or allowed to be damaged while in storage shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost.

Mailbox assemblies shall be of the type and size and shall be placed as shown on the Plans or as directed in accordance with INDOT Section 611. Coordinate with the local postmaster to installation requirements.

Measurement and Payment Mailbox Assemblies will be measured and paid per each at the bid unit price. The item mailbox assembly shall include: wood or pipe posts, support hardware, mailbox, removal http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/PUBS_LIB/pub_index.html of existing mailbox and its assembly, and any other material required to complete the work as shown or as directed.

Removal of mailboxes will not be measured or paid separately, but shall be included in the cost of clearing and other items.

Project Specification Information Mailbox assembly shall be an all-in-one mailbox, newspaper compartment, and post assembly. Mailbox shall be constructed of durable heavy-duty plastic and of a neutral color. Mailbox shall have front and back doors for mail retrieval. Two inch address numbers will be installed on both sides of mailbox. Mailbox assembly shall be a Mailmaster Plus, manufactured by The Step 2 Company or approved equal.

TS 41 PAYMENT FOR DRIVES

When the existing drive is concrete or asphalt, the existing drive shall be sawed at the line where the new construction shall match the existing material. If no removal item is provided, no direct payment shall be made for the sawing or removal of any type of drive, but the cost thereof shall be included in the price bid for the type of driveway or approach being placed.

TS 42 ASPHALT MATERIAL THICKNESS AND CONFORMANCE

All pavement thickness and miscellaneous item(s) thickness shall be constructed to reasonably close conformance to the specified thickness. Payment will be made according to exact thickness provided, but not in excess of the specified thickness as shown in the plans.

Bituminous Materials

Thickness:

The total asphalt pavement thickness shall be constructed to reasonably close conformance as specified in Contract Documents. Thickness shall be controlled by controlling the rate of application of the bituminous mixture. The mixture shall be placed at the weight per square yard designated by the plans. The rate application shall not exceed the designated rate by more than five (5) percent. No payment will be made for any material placed in excess of this five (5) percent tolerance. Additionally, the OWNER may core the overlay to verify yields.

TS 43 GRADING BEHIND WALK

All grading behind walks and curbs is to be completed as shown on the plans and cross sections or as directed by the ENGINEER. Quantities of earth placement or removal in these areas are included within section volumes; therefore, this work shall not be paid for separately, but the cost shall be included within the item Common Excavation.

TS 44 MATERIAL ACCEPTANCE

All aggregate, concrete, and bituminous materials used for the project shall be produced from an approved source. The Contractor shall submit the names and addresses of the suppliers of these materials for the project to the ENGINEER at the pre-construction conference. Prior to delivery the Contractor shall submit to the ENGINEER a copy of the certification for each material supplier.

TS 45 FINAL CLEANUP

The Contractor shall clean up all areas, including inlets, storm pipes, and streets, within the construction area as well as areas disturbed outside the construction areas at the completion of the project. This work shall be done at the satisfaction of the City of Carmel. The areas disturbed outside of the construction area shall be seeded at no cost to this project.

TS 46 STANDARD DRAWINGS

See City of Carmel Standards/Details. These can be accessed at www.carmel.in.gov at the Carmel Technical Standards and Standard Drawings link in the Construction Trades drop down menu on the Engineering Main Page.

TS 47 FIELD OFFICE

The CONTRACTOR shall provide a field office for the duration of the contract for use by the OWNER’s representative. The temporary field office shall be located on or near the project site and shall be for use by only the Owner’s representative.

Field office shall, at a minimum, comply with a Type C field office of the latest INDOT standard specification 628.02.

Method of Measurement Field office will be measured by the month. Partial months will be rounded up to the next half or whole month.

Basis of Payment Field Office will be paid for at the contract unit price per Month, complete in place until released.

Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit Symbol Field Office MO http://www.carmel.in.gov/

TS 48 FIELD OFFICE EQUIPMENT - ONLY AS DIRECTED

The CONTRACTOR shall upon request supply a computer system and computer equipment that complies with INDOT standard specification 628.02(c) except as listed below and install them for the duration of the contract at the OWNER’s Project Office located at

LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED.

• Computer System Requirements per 628.02(c) except:

d. Hard Drive shall be 128 GB or better Solid State Drive

Office Equipment will be paid for at the contract unit price per computer system and computer equipment. Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit Symbol Computer System Equipment EACH Computer System EACH

TS 49 SUBGRADE TREATMENT (Undistributed)

This work shall consist of subgrade treatment that includes excavation of unsuitable material and replacement with #53 compacted aggregate in accordance with Section 207 in areas and depths to be determined by the ENGINEER. This will only be for areas requiring repair above and beyond the lime stabilization or specified subgrade treatment;

however, this item is not a compensable repair for failed lime stabilization or any other subgrade treatment. Failures in the specified subgrade treatment item shall be repaired at no expense to the contract. The quantity for the required type “O” 53 aggregate will be included in the CYS measured and agreed upon and will not be paid separately in any aggregate pay items within the project. There shall be no adjustment in the contract unit price if quantities are less than those shown on the itemized proposal and the item can be deleted entirely without impact to the contract amount. All work involving undistributed items shall be performed only at the direction of the ENGINEER.

The cost of all work and materials, including excavation, placement, compaction, and proof rolling shall be included in the pay item.

Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit Subgrade Treatment (Undistributed) CYS

TS 50 CONSTRUCTION NOISE

The CONTRACTOR shall be required to limit construction noise by maintaining his equipment in proper working order, thereby minimizing the effect of construction noise in the project area.

TS 51 HMA SURFACE COURSE

Prevailing Specifications: INDOT 401, 402

Additions:

The HMA surface course shall not be placed until all new pavement areas within the project limits, including mainline, approaches and areas of incidental construction, have been completed and are ready, in the opinion of the ENGINEER, for the HMA surface course.

TS 54 EROSION CONTROL GUARANTEE

Prevailing Specifications: INDOT 621

Additions:

The Contractor shall guarantee a stand of grass; and if through the actions of the elements, the seasons, animals, or man the seed does not grow; shall reseed, re-fertilize, and do that which is required to produce an abundant and uniform growth of grass on the areas requiring seeding in this contract. Final acceptance of the project will not be made until the requirements of this special provision have been attained.

TS 55 SOD AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY PERIOD

Prevailing Specifications: INDOT 621

Section 621.10 Watering Sod

Delete the following: Sod shall be maintained for a minimum of four weeks from the time it is laid before being accepted.

And replace with: Sod that is not irrigated permanently shall be watered and maintained for a minimum of 90 days from the time the sod placement for the entire project is complete before being accepted. Any sod that is not accepted at the end of the 90 day watering and maintenance period shall be replaced at no additional cost to the contract and maintained for another 90 day maintenance period and this maintenance period and replacement shall continue until all sod has been accepted.

The 90 day water and maintenance period shall exclude the winter months of December through March. Therefore, any maintenance days that overlap the winter months as defined herein shall be applied to the following year and beginning on April

1. Irrigated sod shall have the same requirements for the sod only and the actual irrigation system will be covered under the project Maintenance Bond for any deficiencies in the materials or craftsmanship.

Additions to INDOT Section 621:

Any and all supplemental specifications or technical specifications herein or as part of the landscape plans.

Warranty Bond: Upon completion of the installation and initial inspection of any living landscape material, a properly executed Warranty Bond with a surety shall be supplied in the amount of the material being warranted. The intent of the Warranty Bond shall be to permit the final acceptance of the contract and payment of the retainage.

TS 57 GEOGRID

This work shall consist of furnishing and installing Tensar BX 1300 Geogrid, or an approved equal, in accordance with Section 214 of the latest version of the Indiana Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. The geogrid shall be placed on compacted subgrade and installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and specifications. The subgrade shall be compacted to 95% modified proctor prior to placement of geogrid.

The cost of all work and materials, including grading, subgrade compaction, placement of geogrid, proof rolling, and any and all necessary incidentals shall be included in the cost of Geogrid or the associated pay item(s).

TS 59 RIGHT OF ENTRY

The CONTRACTOR shall receive permission from property owners prior to constructing drives or yard grading or doing any work for their convenience outside of the right-of-way or construction limits provided. Copies of signed Right of Entry forms shall be supplied to the ENGINEER.

TS 60 PLAN MEASURED QUANTITIES

Item “Common Excavation” and/or “Borrow” shall be measured per plan quantity in the itemized proposal unless otherwise approved by the Owner or Engineer.

TS 61 EXCESS MATERIAL - DISPOSAL

All excess material (waste) shall be removed from the project site. Whether a private or public waste site is utilized, such disposal shall comply with all Federal, State and local ordinances and permit requirements. A copy of all permits obtained or applied for shall be submitted to the ENGINEER prior to the commencement of any construction activities.

TS 62 RESTORATION OF DISTURBED AREAS

Cavities formed by the removal of shrubs, trees and/or stumps and located outside of proposed pavement areas shall be backfilled and compacted with "B" Borrow. Such compaction shall comply with Section 211.04. The top six (6) inches of the backfilled area shall be top soil in accordance with Section 914.01.

Any roots remaining after all the removal of any designated item shall be removed to a depth of 6 inches below the surface of the surrounding ground area.

Backfilled areas and the surrounding ground areas are to be raked to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER and sodded. All work shall be in accordance with Section 621.

No direct payment shall be made for this work, but the cost thereof shall be included in the costs of the other items.

TS 63 PIPE REMOVAL

If no Pipe or Structure Removal Pay Item is provided but is indicated in the plans and required for the improvements, the removal will not be paid for directly, but shall be included in the cost of Clearing Right of Way or other items.