9-Technical Specs.pdf

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Cherryville Road Sidewalk Extension

Table of Contents

Section

Purpose

Maintenance and Protection of Traffic During Construction

ITEM 9000-0001 – Grading and Restoration of Disturbed Areas During Construction

ITEM 9000-0002 – Reset Mailbox

ITEM 9000-0003 – Reset Post Mounted Signs, Custom Borough Sign

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PURPOSE

The purpose of these Traffic Signal Specifications is to set forth general requirements governing the furnishing and installation of new signalized intersections. These specifications are intended to cover a complete project, and it shall be thoroughly understood that failure to mention specifically any work which would naturally be required to complete the project shall not relieve the contractor of his responsibility to perform such work. Items of work not listed, but are required to complete the work indicated on the drawings and specifications are to be considered incidental and will not be paid for separately.

The Owner of said installations shall be known as Allen Township, Northampton County, PA.

All equipment and materials shall be furnished and installed in accordance with the information contained herein. Unless otherwise noted or agreed by an official of Allen Township or Authorized Representative, all equipment and materials furnished shall be new.

Requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) “Publication 408/2020 (Initial Edition, Effective 4/10/26)” or latest edition shall also apply. In the event of a conflict between the Allen Township’s Traffic Signal Specifications and PennDOT’s Publication 408/2020 Specifications, the PennDOT Traffic Signal Specifications shall take precedence.

Whenever a reference is made to any standard, specification or code, the reference shall mean the standard, specification, or code in effect at the time of construction of the proposed installation. The following is a list of governing agencies, associations, societies, codes, and regulations whose publications and specifications are referenced herein:

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Publication 111M, Traffic-Control Signing Standards, TC-8700 Publication 148, Traffic Standards-Signals, TC-8800 Publication 149, Traffic Signal Design Handbook Publication 213, Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines Publication 236M, Handbook of Approved Signs Publication 408/2020, Specifications, (Initial Edition, Effective 4/10/26)

International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Specification 19-1 Specification 20-1 Specification 50-2 Specification 51-5

Underwriters Laboratory, Incorporated (UL)

UL-854

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM-B3

ASTM-B8

National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA)

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Any item(s) and/or material(s) excluded from these Specifications shall fall under the procedures and the requirements as set forth by PennDOT’s Publication 408/2020, Specifications, (Initial Edition, Effective 4/10/26), and all agencies, societies, regulations, codes and specifications referenced therein.

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MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC DURING CONSTRUCTION

I. Description

Work shall be in accordance with Publication 408, Section 901.1, and as follows:

A. During Working Hours

The Contractor shall maintain a minimum of one-half of the existing paving width to provide maintenance of traffic in two directions at all locations.

B. During Non-Working Hours

The Contractor is required to maintain the full paving width as it existed prior to construction.

C. The Contractor will be required to notify the Owner, Engineer, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and the local Police Department ten (10) working days prior to the date of desired traffic restriction in the streets, and one (1) working day notice prior to the completion of the work.

D. Access must be maintained at all times to all properties, driveways and entrances, by the construction and maintenance of bridges across the trenches so that interference with the normal use of properties will be reduced to a minimum.

E. The Contractor will be required to furnish, erect, and maintain traffic cones, barricades, flashing warning signal lights and directional signs, of the types approved by the Township

Engineer, to restrict the movement of traffic within the project limits and to clearly indicate in advance all lane or work zone restrictions.

F. Open trenches across travel lanes are not permitted during nonworking hours unless, on the approval of the Township Engineer, such trenches are safely decked with steel plates of sufficient size and strength to support the traffic load, including truck traffic. The steel plates shall be pinned into the existing surrounding roadway or sealed with asphalt along all sides.

Particular attention is called to the fact that when steel plates are used for decking over trenches, the Contractor, for the purpose of identification, and in order to assist the Police

Department when an emergency occurs, shall have painted on each of the plates the following information:

CONTRACTOR'S NAME & EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER

G. The overall height and width of each letter shall be 4 inches by 4 inches, and the painted letter shall be 3/4 inch in width. The above mentioned information shall be placed in the center of the plate. The color of paint to be used shall be white, of good quality and durability relative to painting on steel. Should the lettering on the plates become obliterated during the Contract period, the Contractor will be required to repaint the letters. The lettering shall always be clear and legible.

H. When construction work has been completed, including repaving, all temporary safeguards shall be removed, clean-up shall be completed and the travelways restored to their original condition.

I. The Contractor shall provide maintenance and protection of traffic during construction in accordance with Section 901 of Publication 408, latest edition.

J. The work zone traffic control shall be in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of

Transportation Publication 213, Work Zone Traffic Control Manual.

K. The Contractor shall submit shop drawings to the Township Engineer for review showing how the Contractor will maintain traffic safety when constructing the roadway and traffic light signals. The Contractor shall not do any construction until he has received permission to start construction.

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L. Police Officers provided by the local Police Department may be required to assist with traffic control. Requests for such assistance shall be made directly to the Chief of Police and shall be scheduled at his discretion depending on availability (if any) of Police Officers. Costs for the use of Police Officers shall be billed to the Contractor by Allen Township at the normal rate specified by the Township.

II. Material

Material shall be as specified in Publication 408, Section 901.2, and as follows:

A. Any temporary pavement markings and signage needed to maintain access to the site shall be included under this item.

B. All traffic control devices to temporarily control traffic including but not limited to the following: traffic cones, barricades, flashing warning lights, directional signs, etc.

III. Construction

Construction shall be as specified in Publication 408, Section 901.3, and as follows:

A. At no times shall the street be closed to traffic without prior written approval from Allen

Township. All approaches shall remain open to traffic. No lane closures or travel lane encroachment will be permitted between 6:00-9:00 AM or between 3:00-7:00 PM weekdays.

B. If flaggers are used during construction, their only responsibility will be to direct traffic through the work zone in a safe and efficient manner. Except as provided in Pennsylvania

Department of Transportation Publication 213, the STOP and SLOW Paddle (W21-10) shall be used by flaggers to control one-lane, two-way traffic.

C. Traffic control shall be utilized for all short- and long-term construction operations. The

Contractor shall conduct all proposed Work Zone Traffic Control Plans as approved by the

Engineer.

D. The Contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance and protection of traffic during construction activity as well as off-hours.

ITEM 9000-0001 – GRADING AND RESTORATION OF DISTURBED AREAS DURING CONSTRUCTION

This work is the grading as indicated on the plan, and lawn restoration behind and in front of sidewalks and curbing as necessary.

I. Material

(a) Herbicides – Section 810.2.

(b) Seeding and Soil Supplements - Formula B - Section 804.2

(c) Mulching - Straw - Section 805.2

III. Construction

(a) Surrender Material – Section 810.3(d).

(b) Clean-up – Chip or dispose of brush and debris resulting from work. Do not burn brush and debris resulting from work.

(c) Maintenance – Section 810.3(f).

(d) Regrade/rake disturbed areas to approximate former surface grade. Seed area according to

804.3 (e) and provide mulch as specified in 805.3(a).

IV. Payment and Measurement –Lump Sum (LS) Coordination with The Township and adjacent property owners incidental to this work.

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Distributing material to the Township or property owners, hauling, and disposal of materials is incidental to this work.

ITEM 9000-0002 – RESET EXISTING MAILBOX

This work consists of the relocation and resetting of existing residential mailboxes impacted by construction activities in the project area.

Existing Mailbox – Reuse or match existing in-kind Mailbox Post – Reuse or match existing in-kind Section 704 – Class A Cement Concrete Miscellaneous Fasteners – As required

III. Construction

(a) Prior to construction, relocate existing mailboxes and posts and at the existing location in accordance with United States Postal Service (USPS) regulations.

(b) Identify and mark proposed location and relocation as directed by the Representative and as coordinated with the property owner.

(c) Remove existing mailbox and relative hardware. Store all items removed in secure location.

Maintain access to mailboxes at all times during construction for both USPS and Owner, either in a temporary location or ultimate location. Any damage to mailbox and/or post is the responsibility of the contractor. Replace at no cost to the department or property owner.

(d) Excavate for proposed foundation as required. Provide a sufficient foundation for the new posts as approved by the Representative.

(e) Upon completion of foundation, reinstall post and properly attach existing mailboxes as approved the Representative.

(f) Backfill and compact excavations. Dispose of all removed items.

IV. Payment and Measurement – Each (EA) Includes sawcutting, excavation, subgrade and the disposal of all excess material.

ITEM 9000-0003 – RESET POST MOUNTED SIGNS, CUSTOM BOROUGH SIGN

I. Description

This work is relocation of existing custom “Welcome to” Borough sign and associated additional Borough signs on wooden posts as noted on the plans. Includes replacement posts to be maintained at the existing sign height.

Section 203 – Excavation Section 704 – Class A Cement Concrete Miscellaneous Fasteners – As required

III. Construction

• Prior to construction, identify and mark proposed location and relocate as directed by the representative.

• Remove existing signs, posts, and any relative hardware. Store and protect all items removed in a secure location. Any damage to the sign is the responsibility of the contractor.

Replace at no cost to the Township/Borough or property owner.

• Excavate for the proposed foundations a minimum of 3’ depth.

• Place new posts in the proposed concrete foundations.

• Backfill and compact excavations. Dispose of all removed items.

• Upon completion of foundation, reinstall signs on the new posts.

IV. Payment and Measurement – Each (EA)