24-ENG-07b1_Technical_Specifications.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 OPEN BURNING OF NATURAL GROWTH

TS 17 STREET CLEANING

TS 18 TRANSPORTATION OF SALVAGEABLE ITEMS

TS 19 SAW CUTTING

TS 20 HMA – HOT MIX ASPHALT

TS 21 PAVEMENT SMOOTHNESS

TS 22 COORDINATION WITH OTHER PROJECTS

TS 23 CONCRETE SIDEWALK, 4”

TS 24 ADJUSTING RINGS

TS 25 STRUCTURE CASTINGS AND HOODS

TS 26 EXISTING STRUCTURE ADJUSTMENT

TS 27 WATER UTILITY STANDARD DETAILS & REQUIREMENTS

TS 28 ASPHALT MATERIAL THICKNESS AND CONFORMANCE

TS 29 GRADING BEHIND WALK

TS 30 MATERIAL ACCEPTANCE

TS 31 FINAL CLEANUP

TS 32 STANDARD DRAWINGS

TS 33 CONSTRUCTION NOISE

TS 34 HMA SURFACE COURSE

TS 35 EROSION CONTROL GUARANTEE

TS 36 SOD AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY PERIOD

TS 37 RIGHT OF ENTRY

TS 38 EXCESS MATERIAL - DISPOSAL

TS 39 RESTORATION OF DISTURBED AREAS

TS 40 PIPE REMOVAL

TS 41 MANHOLES & INLETS - EXISTING

TS 42 REMOVED AND RESET CASTING TO GRADE

TS 43 RESETTING STREET SIGNS

TS 44 MANHOLE CASTINGS

TS 45 ADA CURB RAMPS

TS 46 AS-BUILT PLANS

TS 47 SEED MIXTURE

TS 48 DRAINAGE STRUCTURES

TS 49 DRAINAGE PIPE

TS 50 RAISED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

TS 51 RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON (RRFB) ASSEMBLY

TS 52 RELOCATE EXISTING (RRFB) ASSEMBLY

TS 53 TRANSVERSE MARKING, MULTI-COMPONENT, PEDESTRIAN CROSSING . 22

TS 54 SIGN BACKINGS

TS 55 TEMPORARY ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN PATH

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: 8/10/2026

Final Project Completion: 9/10/2026

The Substantial Project Completion Date for Phase is based on a Notice to Proceed by the

OWNER given on or before 3/2/2026 for the construction of Specified work. All road closures must meet the requirements of TS 13 & 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 full depth patching, curb and gutter, storm structure installation, permanent signage, all pedestrian facilities including raised crosswalks, curb ramps, and sidewalks, mill & overlay, permanent pavement markings, seeding, rectangular rapid flashing beacon assemblies, and roundabouts open to traffic with no lane restrictions.

The City of Carmel will provide incentives to the contractor for an additional payment of the following dollar amounts based on phases:

1. Incentives for Early Completion

a. Incentives will be provided for early achievement of Substantial Completion for the phases identified below. Incentives shall only be awarded if the applicable Substantial Completion milestone is achieved at least five (5) calendar days earlier than the Contract Substantial Completion established for the applicable phase(s) in TS 13.

i. Phase 1

1. An incentive in the amount of $20,000 is available

ii. Phase 2

1. An incentive in the amount of $20,000 is available

iii. Phase 3 and Phase 4

1. Phases 3 and 4 share a single Substantial Completion date. A single incentive in the amount of $70,000 is available for these two phases collectively.

2. No partial incentives will be granted. Failure to meet the early completion threshold for a given phase or phase grouping will result in no incentive for that phase or grouping.

3. Incentives will not apply to dates after the substantial completion timelines as defined within this original contract regardless of days lost due to weather, utilities, or anything out of the control of the contractor.

Liquidated damages of $2,500 per calendar day shall be assessed for every calendar day beyond the Substantial Completion and Final Completion date along with any closure lasting over the allowable time frame shown in TS 13. Liquidated damages shall be assessed for each individual substantial completion date, final project completion date, and each phase.

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 AT&T exist within the project limits. Utility coordination is currently still ongoing. AT&T has underground facilities throughout the project. The utility shall be contacted regarding any necessary adjustments that are not identified in the technical specifications or plans. If questions arise, David Blackwell of the utility may be contacted at g09871@att.com.

The facilities of Centerpoint Energy exist within the project limits. Utility coordination is currently still ongoing. Centerpoint Energy has facilities at 126th and Hazel and Main and

Gray. The utility shall be contacted regarding any necessary adjustments that are not identified in the technical specifications or plans. If questions arise, Evan Miyake of the utility may be contacted at (317) 992-4017.

The facilities of Carmel Communications exist within the project limits. AT&T has underground facilities throughout the project. Utility coordination is currently still ongoing. AT&T has underground facilities throughout the project. The utility shall be contacted regarding any necessary adjustments that are not identified in the technical specifications or plans. If questions arise, Morgan Rinehart of the utility may be contacted at (317) 506-8449.

The facilities of City of Carmel Sanitary exist within the project limits but no impacts with proposed work. The utility shall be contacted regarding any necessary adjustments that are not identified in the technical specifications or plans. If questions arise, Mike

Hendricks of the utility may be contacted at (317)-844-9200.

The facilities of City of Carmel Water Utility exist within the project limits. Utility coordination is currently still ongoing. Carmel Water has underground facilities throughout the project. 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 (317) 716-3913.

The facilities of Comcast Cable exist within the project limits but are not in conflict with the proposed work. The utility shall be contacted regarding any necessary adjustments that are not identified in the technical specifications or plans. If questions arise, Doug

Fishburn of the utility may be contacted at (260) 410-3504.

The facilities of Duke Energy exist within the project limits. Utility coordination is currently still ongoing. Duke Energy has underground facilities throughout the project.

The utility shall be contacted regarding any necessary adjustments that are not identified in the technical specifications or plans. If questions arise, Don McDuffy of the utility may be contacted at (317)-776-5320.

The facilities of Everstream exist within the project limits but are not in conflict with the are not identified in the technical specifications or plans. If questions arise, Nick Merchant of the utility may be contacted at utilityreview@everstream.net.

The facilities of Indiana Power & Light Company (AES) exist within the project limits but are not in conflict with the proposed work. Utility coordination is currently still ongoing.

The utility shall be contacted regarding any necessary adjustments that are not identified in the technical specifications or plans. If questions arise, James Herlin of the utility may be contacted at (317)-261-4980.

The facilities of Metro Fibernet exist within the project limits. Utility coordination is currently still ongoing. Metro Fibernet has underground facilities at 126th & Gray and

126th & Hazel Dell. The utility shall be contacted regarding any necessary adjustments that are not identified in the technical specifications or plans. If questions arise, Debora

Blen Umana of the utility may be contacted at (812) 213-1050.

The facilities of MCI exist within the project limits but are not in conflict with the proposed work. The utility shall be contacted regarding any necessary adjustments that are not identified in the technical specifications or plans. If questions arise, Todd Cooper of the utility may be contacted at (317)-408-3971.

The facilities of Spectrum exist within the project limits. Utility coordination is currently still ongoing. Spectrum has underground facilities throughout the project. The utility shall be contacted regarding any necessary adjustments that are not identified in the technical specifications or plans. If questions arise, Byron Posey of the utility may be contacted at

(317) 538-2016.

The facilities of Windstream exist within the project limits but are not in conflict with the are not identified in the technical specifications or plans. If questions arise, Shawn Riley of the utility may be contacted at (800) 289-1901.

mailto:utilityreview@everstream.net

The facilities of Zayo Bandwidth exist within the project limits. Utility coordination is currently still ongoing. Zayo has underground facilities at the 116th and Gray Road intersection. The utility shall be contacted regarding any necessary adjustments that are not identified in the technical specifications or plans. If questions arise, Waylon Higgins of the utility may be contacted at zayo.relo.indiana@zayo.com.

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.

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

Temporary erosion control measures will be paid for with the pay items included in the itemized bid.

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.

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 ‘Maintaining 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 cost of this work will not be paid for directly but shall be included in the cost of Maintaining Traffic.

The maximum permitted calendar day closure times for each of the Maintenance of Traffic Phases can be seen below:

Phase 1 – 126th/Hazel Dell – 30 consecutive calendar days Phase 2 – 126th/Gray & Main/Gray - 30 consecutive calendar days Phase 3 – 116th/Gray & Cherry Creek/Hazel Dell – see below Phase 4 – 116th/Hazel Dell – see below

Phase 3 has an early start date of 5/26/2026 and Phase 4 has a substantial completion date of 8/10/2026. Phase 4 cannot be started until Phase 3 is substantially completed and opened to traffic. Contractor shall ensure that all work for Phase 3 and Phase 4 is substantially completed within the timeframe of 5/26/2026 to 8/10/2026.

No phases can overlap timelines with the other, each phase must be substantially completed before the subsequent phase is started.

Liquidated damages of $2,500 per calendar day shall be assessed for every calendar day beyond the maximum permitted calendar day closures noted above and this will be assessed as liquidated damages not as penalty, but as damages sustained, for each calendar day that substantial completion is not achieved. This will be assessed per each phase of construction.

Extension of contract time, if required, shall be in accordance with 108.08.

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 OPEN BURNING OF NATURAL GROWTH

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

TS 17 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 18 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 19 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 20 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 QC/QA-HMA, 3, 76, Intermediate, OG, 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.

TS 21 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 22 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 and the City Engineer. The referenced projects will be under the jurisdiction of the City of Carmel.

TS 23 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, 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, 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 24 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 25 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 26 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.

TS 27 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 28 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.

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

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 29 GRADING BEHIND WALK

All grading behind walks and curbs is to be completed as shown on the plans or as directed by the ENGINEER.

TS 30 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 31 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 32 STANDARD DRAWINGS

See City of Carmel Standards/Details. These can be accessed at www.carmel.in.gov at the Construction & Design link under the Private Development section of the Engineering Department main page.

TS 33 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.

http://www.carmel.in.gov/

TS 34 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 35 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 36 SOD AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY PERIOD

Prevailing Specifications: INDOT 621

Section 621.10 Watering Sod

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 37 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 38 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 39 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 40 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. If pipe removal, not indicated on the plans, is required to make the proposed improvements, then it shall also be considered as a part of Clearing of Right-of-Way.

TS 41 MANHOLES & INLETS - EXISTING

The breaking of manhole or inlet walls shall be done so as to insure no damage to existing pipes. The Contractor, at no cost to the OWNER, shall make any necessary repairs to manholes or inlets or pipes if damage is caused.

All existing concrete manholes and inlets shall be core drilled as specified by the ENGINEER. All breaking into manhole, inlet, pipe, concrete, etc. required for construction of the sewer shall be included in the cost of other items.

TS 42 REMOVED AND RESET CASTING TO GRADE

All work shall be done in accordance with all applicable provisions of Section 720.04 and amended as follows:

Castings shall be removed and the manholes shall be plated with material approved by the ENGINEER and shall then be paved over with the binder and/or wedge courses. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for referencing structure locations. After rolling procedures are completed, the structures shall be uncovered by necessary means so that the castings can be replaced and adjusted to grade for the subsequent surface course. Only after the binder and/or wedge courses have been applied shall the castings be adjusted. The material used to set the adjusted castings in place shall be Class “A” Calcium Chloride (1 to 2 quarts/100 lbs. of cement) concrete. Asphalt will not be allowed. Concrete shall be covered during cure time.

TS 43 RESETTING STREET SIGNS

The resetting of street signs as shown in the plans will not be paid for directly but the cost shall be included in the cost of other items. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for maintaining and storing all signs that are removed from their respective places during construction. Any sign, post, hardware, etc. damaged after the sign has been removed shall be replaced and paid for by the CONTRACTOR before being reset at the end of the project.

TS 44 MANHOLE CASTINGS

Description

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, or approved equal.

TS 45 ADA CURB RAMPS

Detectable Warning Elements for all ADA curb ramps shall be red brick truncated dome pavers that comply with INDOT Standard Specification 905.05, or an approved equal by the OWNER or ENGINEER. Detectable Warning Elements shall be installed in accordance with INDOT Standard Drawing No. E 604-SWCR-14, or latest detail, and shall have G2 Gator-Maxx (beige color) or approved equal polymeric sand swept joints. 6-inch wide return curb, flush only when required, shall be constructed around the brick area.

Design of the return curb to be approved by OWNER prior to installation. The ADA ramps and detectable warning elements shall be similar in size and shape to the areas shown in the plans or construction documents; however, the exact dimensions shall be determined or approved in the field by the ENGINEER. The cost of all labor, materials, equipment, excavation, and incidentals associated with this work shall be included in the cost of Curb

Ramp, Concrete and Detectable Warning Surfaces, as measured and paid by INDOT

Standard Specifications, latest edition.

TS 46 AS-BUILT PLANS

Requirements as per the attached “Water, Storm Water, and Streets As-Built Drawing and

GIS Data Requirements”. Submittal shall bein DWG as defined within this document or preferably within a shapefile. The excel spreadsheet (if submitting a DWG) is accessible at the Construction & Design link under the Private Development section of the

Engineering Department main page.

TS 47 SEED MIXTURE

All specified seed mixture shall be in conformance with Section 621.06(b), Seed Mixture U of the 2026 INDOT Standard Specifications. The seed mixture shall be applied at the rate of 196.5 lb/ac consisting of 100 lb/ac of a 4-way blend of turf type Tall Fescue, 50 lb/ac Creeping Red Fescue, 45 lb/ac Perennial Ryegrass, and 1.5 lb/ac White Dutch Clover.

Fertilizer and mulching material, where specified or directed, shall be applied in accordance with 621.05.

TS 48 DRAINAGE STRUCTURES

Construction of all new inlets or manholes involving existing structures shall be accomplished such that the existing pipe structure shall not be damaged.

Where a new casting is to be fitted to an existing drainage structure or an existing casting is to be fitted to a new drainage structure, or existing casting is to be adjusted to grade, all dimensions and conditions shall be checked in the field. The CONCTRACTOR shall assume responsibility for their correctness and fit.

All existing structures damaged during construction shall be replaced with no additional payment by the OWNER. 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.

All connections to existing structures with proposed pipe including coring of the existing structure and all incidentals shall not be paid for directly but instead shall be included in the cost of other items.

TS 49 DRAINAGE PIPE

All storm sewer drainage pipes are to be reinforced concrete pipe. All underdrain that is damaged with the proposed improvements is to be repaired by the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall replace the underdrain in kind to keep existing underdrain drainage patterns the same. If there are any conflicts with the underdrain where existing patterns cannot be met the OWNER and ENGINEER shall be notified to provide direction.

Existing pipe at the roundabout of Gray Road and 116th Street is anticipated to be filled and capped. No direct payment shall be made but this work shall be included in the cost of other items.

TS 50 RAISED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

This work shall consist of providing all materials, labor, and equipment to construct the proposed Raised Pedestrian Crossings as detailed on the plans. The cost of all items including but not limited to labor, materials, equipment, excavation, saw cutting, stamped, colored concrete, Class C PCCP, epoxy bonding agent, tack coat, expansion joint materials, epoxy coated dowels, and all incidentals shall be included in the cost of “RAISED PEDESTRIAN CROSSING” and paid for per Square Yard complete in place.

This item shall have a decorative crosswalk including integral color, Federal Standard 595 Color Number 31136 or approved equal, along with a joint pattern as shown on the plans.

Decorative color shall be cured per color additive manufacturer’s recommendation and is subject to approval by the Engineer. For formed PCCP the Raised Pedestrian Crossing immediately after the forms are removed, the sides of the Raised Pedestrian Crossing shall be cured.

The textured surface of the Raised Pedestrian Crossing shall be stamped in a pattern as shown on the plans. The textured surface shall be applied uniformly using consistent finishing practices. All surfaces shall be finished with reasonably the same time after placing. After stamping, a clear curing material per 504.04 shall be applied.

Submittals (Prior to work commencing)

1. Samples for Color Verification

2. Product Data: For each type of manufactured material and product indicated.

3. Colored Concrete Mock-up

a. At location on Project selected by engineer or field personnel, place and finish 4 x 4 feet area for each type of finish specified. Demonstrate methods of obtaining consistent visual appearance, including materials, workmanship, and curing method to be used throughout Project.

b. Retain samples of cements, sands, aggregates and color additives used in mock-up for comparison with materials used in remaining work.

c. Accepted mock-up provides visual standard for work of Section.

d. Mock-up may remain as part of Work, as directed by engineer or field personnel. Remove when no longer required for comparison with finished work.

TS 51 RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON (RRFB) ASSEMBLY

This work shall consist of the installation of the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Assemblies as indicated on the plan. The CONTRACTOR shall utilize solar powered beacons made by Carmanah that have audible messages. The contractor shall submit shop drawings to the City for approval prior to ordering the materials or installation.

All items associated with the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Assemblies including but not limited to the posts, wiring, foundations, solar panel, control cabinet, battery, wireless radio, RRFB light bars, sheet signs, ADA compliant audible push buttons, speech messages, programming, interconnect with other assemblies, brackets, labor, and materials shall be included in the pay item “Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Assembly” and paid for per each assembly installed.

Posts shall be square, black powder coated finish, 13.5’ in length above ground (Type 1, 2.25” x 2.25” x 12 ga.), and be placed in a reinforced anchor base at a minimum of 3’ per Carmel Standard Drawing 10-11C. Sheet sign W11-2 (36” x 36”), W16-7P(L or R) (24” x 12”), and R10-25 (9” x 12”) shall be mounted to the post. A Pedestrian push button shall also be mounted on the post per ADA requirements.

RRFB Assembly placement shall be as follows where achievable: edge of sheet sign shall be 2’ minimum from face of curb along roadway, 10” maximum of unobstructed side reach shall be maintained between the pedestrian push button and edge of sidewalk/curb ramp.

All ADA compliant push buttons shall utilize the speech message as described in the MUTCD. The Engineer shall approve the proposed message at the time of shop drawing review.

TS 52 RELOCATE EXISTING (RRFB) ASSEMBLY

This work shall consist of all necessary work and incidentals to relocate the existing RRFB Assembly from its existing location to its proposed location on the plans. Existing RRFB Assemblies that do not have push buttons (four RRFBs in the median at Hazel Dell and 126th) are to be furnished with push buttons. The cost to furnish the push buttons on the existing RRFBs shall be included in the cost of this pay item. The contractor shall submit a shop drawing to the City for approval prior to ordering the additional materials needed or relocation.

TS 53 TRANSVERSE MARKING, MULTI-COMPONENT, PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

“Transverse Marking, Multi-Component, Pedestrian Crossing” shall be in accordance with MUTCD Section 3B.25 and Option A in Figure 3B-27. Markings shall be placed on each raised crosswalk approaching ramp for each travel lane.

TS 54 SIGN BACKINGS

All sheet sign backings shall be black per City of Carmel Standards. Payment for the black sign backings shall not be paid for directly but will be included in the cost of other items.

TS 55 TEMPORARY ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN PATH

Materials shall be in accordance with 604.02 or selected from the Department’s QPL of

ADA Compliant Work Zone Devices and as follows:

The temporary surface shall be a minimum of 48 in. wide. The temporary surface shall not be made of plywood. The temporary surface shall have a firm and stable slip resistant surface.

The Contractor shall place temporary surfaces to provide ADA compliant temporary access for pedestrians in accordance with 107.08, 604, 801 and as shown on the plans.

Prior to placement of the temporary surface, the existing ground shall be cleared of any removable debris to provide a level surface. The maximum cross slope shall be 2.0%. The existing ground shall be cleared or excavated of natural vegetation as needed for temporary surface construction.

The temporary accessible pedestrian path shall be kept free of any obstructions or trip hazards including debris, mud, construction equipment, and stored materials.

If the temporary surface is less than 60 in. wide a 60 in. by 60 in. passing space shall be provided every 200 ft. The final layout of the temporary pedestrian access path at each location shall be as approved by the Engineer prior to closing any existing sidewalk.

Temporary surfaces for temporary pedestrian access will be measured by the square yard.

The accepted quantity of temporary surfaces for temporary pedestrian access will be paid for at the contract unit price per square yard.

The cost of all labor, materials, equipment, railing, handrail, excavation or removal of existing vegetation, in-kind replacement of existing vegetation and all necessary incidentals required to place the temporary surfaces during construction operations and removal of the temporary surfaces after construction is complete shall be included in the cost of the pay item.

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