A06_SPECS_KERR_GULCH_CATTLEGUARD.pdf

WELDED STEEL CATTLE GUARDS

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SECTION 02879

PART 1: GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Installing Contractor furnished cattleguard grids, concrete bases, wings, and accessories.

B. Related Sections:

General Information and Requirements Section 01009 Traffic Regulation Section 01570

1.02 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. General: Refer to Work Data sheet for a description of the individual worksites.

B. Requirements: The cattleguard to be installed on a BLM Road that intersects with US-HWY-50. The contractor shall be mindful of traffic that needs to enter the area as there are residents that live up the road. An alternate route through a side gate shall be left clear in case of need of access.

The contractor shall remove and dispose of the existing cattleguard including wings, grates, and footers before install of the new cattleguard.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.01 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED MATERIALS:

A. Cattleguard Units: Each cattleguard unit shall consist of two 8ft x 10ft steel grid sections for a total length of 20 ft. Cattleguard grids, precast concrete bases, wings and accessories shall be matched components for specified grids as manufactured by Big R Manufacturing, P.O. Box 1290, Greeley, Colorado 80632 (1-800-234-0734, FAX 970-356-9621) or equal. Grids shall be HS-20 loading, 8ft x 10ft, painted yellow to BLM specifications.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION:

A. Clearing: According to Section 02231 - Clearing and Grubbing.

B. Backfill Material: Backfill material shall be according to Section 02224

- Excavating, Backfilling and Compacting for Structures.

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C. Fence Removal: Furnish materials required to remove fences prior to cattleguard and gate installation. Only remove what is needed to install the cattleguard and replace to maintain existing functionality.

3.02 INSTALLATION:

A. Grade: Set the top of the cattleguard grid as staked and taper fill back from the cattleguard as directed by the Contracting Officer. Ensure the top of the cattleguard meets the existing grade of the road.

B. Grid: Securely bolt Cattleguard grids to the bases, according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

C. Wings: Securely bolt the end wings to the grid and the adjacent fencing, as shown on the drawings or according to manufacturer’s recommendations and as directed by the Contracting Officer.

D. Fencing: Fencing shall be installed conforming to Section 02834 - Wire

Fences and Gates as staked by the Contracting Officer.

E. Drainage: Drainage work will include, but not limited to, maintaining or establishing drainage ditches, water bars and other appropriate work for site protection of cattleguards.

PART 4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.01 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: The work described in this section will be measured and paid for as complete units including steel grids, concrete bases, wings, and other accessories, but not including gates, which are listed separately in the Bid Schedule. Required excavation, embankment, grading and drainage work will not be measured for payment, but will be included in the work for this section.

4.02 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: Prices and payment will be full compensation for the work described in this section. Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit

02879(1) Complete Cattleguard with bases and wings Each

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