6._Comprehensive_Set_of_Technical_Specifications_2021-04-28_(V2.7).docx

INSTRUCTIONS TO CONSULTANT

The comprehensive set of Technical Specifications (TS) that follow are generally what the City of Carmel requires on any project.

All projects will not require every single TS so these should be reviewed as follows:

1. Relevance – if the TS is not relevant to the project it shall be eliminated. Once all of the irrelevant TS’s are eliminated the final TS’s shall be renumbered and the Table of Contents (TOC) shall be updated accordingly. This can be accomplished by right clicking on the TOC and selecting “Update Field” in the pop-up.

2. If TS’s are eliminated and you have TS’s that remain and refer to other TS’s make sure that the TS number reference is checked and per the new TS numbering.

3. Specifics – each TS shall be reviewed to ensure it is specific to the project. Some may require edits to be specific to a subject project. For instance, a TS outlining schedule will require edits to be project specific but a general TS for saw-cutting may not require any edits.

Review all TS’s to ensure application accuracy. If any questions come from this review consult with the City of Carmel project manager for direction.

Revised April 28, 2021

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TS 1 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

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

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

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.

Include the following with descriptions or status reports as necessary or add any missing:

The facilities of Clay Township Regional Waste District exist within the project limits. Adjustments to existing sanitary manholes are proposed within the plans. Coordination to perform the work is required, as this work must be performed with a representative from Clay Township Regional Waste District present. If questions arise, Ryan Hartman of the utility may be contacted at (317)-844-9200.

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, John Duffy of the utility may be contacted at (317)-571-2443.

The facilities of Vectren Energy Delivery exist within the project limits. If questions arise, Don Perdue of the utility may be contacted at (317)-776-5534.

The facilities of Brighthouse Network exist within the project limits. If questions arise, Joe Evans of the utility may be contacted at (317)-339-9075.

The facilities of AT&T exist within the project limits. If questions arise, Greg Cammack of the utility may be contacted at (317)-252-5134.

The facilities of Duke Energy exist within the project limits. If questions arise, Mike Koontz of the utility may be contacted at (317)-776-5347.

TS 7 EROSION CONTROL SUBMITTAL

(modify to be project specific as needed or necessary or required by SWCD)

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@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.

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 ‘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.

Include discussion of any phased work and conditions, locations and calendar days.

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.

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: LIST.

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 existing gravel drives, the specified areas shall be constructed with 8” of Compacted Aggregate Base, No. 53. 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 the compacted aggregate shall be paid for with the item Compacted Aggregate Base, No. 53 per ton of material.

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 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.

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:

TS 26 COORDINATION WITH OTHER PROJECTS

The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate construction with the activities of other projects in the area. List projects here with any minor scheduling details: City of Carmel Project No., will be under construction concurrently with this project. Adjacent activities and maintenance of traffic shall be coordinated with the other projects. The referenced projects will be under the jurisdiction of the City of Carmel.

TS 27 CONCRETE COLORING AND JOINTING

This work shall consist of the coloring and jointing of concrete for concrete medians and/or roundabout truck aprons.

Submittals A. Samples for Color Verification

1. Submit sample chips of specified colors indicating color additive numbers

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

C. Colored Concrete Mock-Up:

1. At location on Project selected by ENGINEER, 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.

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

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

4. Mock-up may remain as part of Work, as directed by ENGINEER.

Remove when no longer required for comparison with finished work.

Materials A. Concrete shall be in accordance with the plans and Section 500 of INDOT Standard Specifications.

B. The concrete color shall be per City of Carmel: Example “GREEN SLATE” as manufactured by DAVIS COLORS; phone 800-356-4848, e-mail info@daviscolors.com, or internet www.daviscolors.com or an approved equal.

C. Colored concrete will be an integral coloring application, with coloring additives mixed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Mix until color additives are uniformly dispersed throughout mixture.

D. Curing Compound for Colored Concrete: Curing compound shall comply with ASTM C309 and be approved by color additive manufacturer for use with colored concrete. Provide JS Crystal Clear cure and seal, or an approved equal.

E. Admixtures: Do not use calcium chloride admixtures.

Construction Requirements A. Prepare subgrade and install colored concrete in accordance with the plans and Section 500 of the INDOT Standard Specifications, except as noted herein.

B. Joints shall be tooled in patterns indicated on plans, or as noted herein. Roundabout truck aprons shall be scored radial to the center point of the roundabout in a 24” grid pattern for the minimum 4’ wide apron. Larger aprons shall be a grid pattern at direction of the City or 30” for 5’ wide aprons and 24” for 6’ and 8’ wide aprons. Median pavements shall be scored in a 12” square grid pattern perpendicular to the roadway (parallelograms or diamonds shall not be acceptable).

C. Tooled Joints: Form joints after initial floating by grooving and finishing each edge of joint with grooving tool to a ¼ inch radius. Repeat grooving of contraction joints after applying surface finishes. Eliminate tool marks on concrete surfaces. Edges of colored concrete not contained by standard concrete shall be tooled in the same manner.

D. Finish: Colored concrete shall have a broomed finish. Pull broom across freshly floated concrete to produce texture indicated in straight lines perpendicular to main line of traffic. Do not dampen brooms. Roundabout truck aprons shall have a light broom finish. Medians shall have a medium broom finish.

E. Curing: Apply curing compound for colored concrete in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Apply curing compound at consistent time for each pour to maintain close color consistency.

F. Protect adjacent finished surfaces from splatters.

G. Do not add water to concrete at job site or within concrete truck during delivery. Do not fog or spray surface with water, or put into pumps or onto tools or brooms. The only finishing product that will be permitted, as a substitute for water, will be Fritz-Pak Control Finish, or approved equal. Mixing and application shall be performed per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

H. Do not apply color additives meant for integral coloring to surface of concrete.

METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

Colored Concrete will be measured by the square yard.

BASIS OF PAYMENT

The accepted quantities of Decorative Concrete will be paid for at the contract unit price per square yard.

Payment will be made as set out in the itemized proposal or as follows:

PAY ITEM UNIT

Colored and Jointed Concrete, 7” SYS

TS 28 STONE BASE FOR COLORED CONCRETE AREAS

Roundabout truck aprons and concrete medians shall be constructed in accordance with TS 28 and Carmel Standard Drawings 10-25A. A compacted aggregate #53 stone base shall be provided for these items in accordance with Section 604 and/or as shown in the plans or typical section and utilizing the appropriate pay items provided.

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

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.

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 to Grade, Valve Box.

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 & plugging at the valve assembly if required. This item shall also include all hydrant valves, tap valves, tapping sleeves, valve boxes, piping, fittings, reducers, restraints, excavation, backfill, and pipe bedding, blocking 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 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, or 6” x 8” x 16” poured base of class B concrete 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.

TS 35 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 36 SECTION CORNER MONUMENT

The section corner work shall consist of the placement of or replacement of section corners and monuments at the location as shown on the Plans or as directed.

Procedure In addition to the requirements of the INDOT Standard Specifications for Monuments, Section 615, the Hamilton County Surveyor’s Office also requires that all section corners and/or monuments disturbed during this contract shall be documented, offset prior to the beginning of construction, and reset after completion of construction by the CONTRACTOR. It is completely the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to make sure that this occurs prior to the beginning of construction. The CONTRACTOR must notify the Hamilton County Surveyor’s Office 30 days prior to construction per Indiana Code to coordinate replacement of the monuments. Section corner monuments will be supplied by the Hamilton County Surveyor’s Office. Concrete monuments shall be cast with Class A Concrete in Accordance with Section 615.04 of INDOT Standard Specifications. Contact Mr. Steve Fesmire at the Hamilton County Surveyors Office at (317)-408-7755 for notification, coordination, and approval.

Measurement and Payment Section Corner Monument placement will be measured and paid per each at the bid unit price. The items Section Corner Monument shall include all coordination, labor, material and incidental work to place or reset the Monument and all other work required to complete the work as shown or as directed. Removal of Section Corners and/or Monuments will not be measured or paid separately, but shall be included in the cost of clearing and other items. If it is determined that a Section Corner or Monument needs placed or replaced and for which there is no pay item in the itemized proposal, a pay item will be created.

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.

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

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 39 LIGHTING POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL

The CONTRACTOR shall provide a NEMA-4X, weather tight, aluminum or stainless steel P-1 cabinet or approved equal. This cabinet shall be furnished with a standard Corbin #2 Lock and two keys or approved equal.

A service entrance rated panelboard with a minimum of 16 circuit breakers shall be provided with any unused circuits labeled spare. The photocell for lighting only shall be provided and placed on top of the control cabinet and shall have an internal, manual-off-auto selector switch placed in the location shown on the Carmel Standard Drawing 10-41.

The distribution panel cabinet shall have a powder coated black finish that is to match the light poles, mast arms and any accessories typical to Carmel. A Modified Type P-1 foundation will be required and shall be installed such that the exposed portion of the concrete foundation is within 6” of finish grade with foot pad flush to finish grade unless directed otherwise by the Owner or Owner Representative.

In addition to the conduit required for lighting circuits, 4 additional 4” conduits shall be installed. Two of these shall be installed from the foundation floor to the back of the foundation and capped for future use outside of the foundation into greenspace and not under hard surface. The other 2 4” conduits shall be installed from the floor and one each to opposite sides of the foundation and capped on the outside of the foundation for future use per Standard Drawings 10-40 and 10-41. In addition, a 1” conduit will be required from the foundation to the nearest light pole foundation. These shall have pull strings installed for future use.

The cost of the P-1 Controller Cabinet shall be paid for as “Controller Cabinet, P1, Modified” per each unit installed and shall include all labor and equipment required for installation, including but not limited to the modified cabinet, service panelboard, photocell, internal wiring and accessories, and all other related items per Standard Drawings 10-40 and 10-41.

The cost of the P-1 Controller Cabinet foundation shall be paid for as “Controller Cabinet Foundation, P1, Modified” per each unit installed and shall include all labor and equipment required for installation, including any excavation, grading, and all necessary conduits within the foundation per Standard Drawings 10-40 and 10-41.

The service point shall be provided per the details provided in the contract documents. The service point shall be painted black to match the cabinet. If a separate pay item is not provided in the proposal, the cost of the service point and all associated incidental items will not be paid separately, but shall be included in the cost of the other electrical pay items provided.

The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for coordinating with the power company to determine the nearest power pedestal or transformer. The cost of such coordination will not be paid for directly, but will be included in the cost of other items. The process for acquiring service to new construction is as follows:

1. RPR sends construction plan & profile or detail sheet to the Carmel PM and requests billing address.

2. Engineering Department submits site plan and request for address to Pam Lux.

3. RPR contacts Amy Lunn-Carmel Street Department with completed documents for Duke/IPL.

4. Electrical Contractor submits permit application requesting inspection to Pam Lux.

5. Building Department does inspection and notifies Duke/IPL.

6. RPR contacts Amy Lunn-Carmel Street Department that building inspection complete and contacts Duke/IPL that site is ready for inspection. Street Department will then put the billing into the City’s name.

7. RPR notifies Duke/IPL that site is ready to be energized and to set up inspection.

TS 40 CABLE INNERDUCT

This work shall consist of the installation of the cable innerduct per the Cable Innerduct Detail, Carmel Standard Drawing 10-44 as directed by the City of Carmel.

Handholes shall terminate the cable innerduct at each end of the project.

The costs for installation, labor, materials, excavation, backfill, polyethylene identification tape, and #10 copper tracing wire and all other incidentals for 4” diameter conduit with innerduct, shall be included in the pay item Cable Innerduct and paid per linear foot of the 4” diameter conduit installed. Handholes shall be paid per each installed. The conduit trench shall be backfilled with #8 stone under any pavement and the cost of the stone shall not be paid separately but shall be included within the other items.

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.