Attachment_B_-_State_of_CA_Bid_Spec_5510-5990R2.pdf

State of California Bid Specification

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Document Summary Detail Type Detail Solicitation 55-10 Commodity Wood Posts_Signs Attachments (Exhibits) Attachment B Bid Specification 5510-5990R1 Specification Date 12/2/2022 Revision Level 2 Revision Date N/A Agency Name Statewide for Department of Transportation (DoT-Caltrans)

Attachment B

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Table of Contents Document Summary Table of Contents

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 APPLICABLE LAWS and INDUSTRY STANDARDS

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Table 1

4.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ROADSIDE SIGNS

Table 2

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1.0 SCOPE

This specification references the requirements for Signs and Markers, to include the following:

• Wood Posts for Roadside Signs

2.0 APPLICABLE LAWS and INDUSTRY STANDARDS

2.1 Specifications, standards and codes referenced in this document in effect on the opening of the Invitation For Bid (IFB) form a part of this specification.

All products shall comply with the applicable Federal and State rules, regulations, safety standards and specifications:

2.2 American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)

2.3 American Wood Protection Association (AWPA)

2.4 Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau Standard

2.5 American Plywood Association (APA)

2.6 Department of Transportation (DOT)

2.7 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 GENERAL

3.1.1 The following products are referenced in the following State of California Department of Transportation (DoT-Caltrans) Specifications:

• 2022 Caltrans Standard Specification

Table 1

Item # Pricing Group Description Section(s) Reference

1* 1 Wood Posts for Roadside Signs 82-3

Note 1: (*) In Item Column Denotes product references tied to the Contract Purchasing requirements. Additional items are provided for reference based on the entire commodity space.

4.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ROADSIDE SIGNS

4.1 DOT Stock Numbers (CT#) listed as follows:

Table 2

5510-02102 5510-02203 5510-02304 5510-02405 5510-02607 5510-02708 5510-02809 5510-02900 5510-04005 5510-04106 5510-04207 5510-32651 5510-04308 5510-32509

Attachment B https://www.plib.org/ https://www.apawood.org/ https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/design/documents/2022_stdspecs-a11y.pdfand

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4.2 Fixation Requirements

4.2.1 Wood Treatment Plant must allow the treated posts to fixate for greater than or equal than 10.0 days and less than or equal than 50.0 days before delivery to the Caltrans Sacramento Warehouse.

4.2.2 Posts delivered with excessive moisture content or treatment residue on surface will be subject to rejection.

4.2.3 Any freight costs associated with return of the rejected load will be the responsibility of the supplier.

4.3 Bundling and packing for delivery

4.3.1 Posts shall be delivered on a flatbed truck in such a manner that they can be readily unloaded by means of a forklift. Therefore, bundles must be separated by 4.0-inch x 4.0-inch (non-treated) spacers.

4.3.2 Bundling and strapping shall conform to the following. Any bundles not conforming to these requirements will be subject to rejection.

4.3.3 Bundle Sizes:

• 4.0-inch x 4.0-inch posts: 60.0 per bundle, 6.0 each high by 10.0 each wide.

• 6.0-inch x 6.0-inch Posts: 28.0 per bundle, 4.0 each high by 7.0 each wide.

• 4.0-inch x 6.0-inch Posts: 42.0 per bundle, 6.0 each high by 7.0 each wide.

• 6.0-inch x 8.0-inch Posts: 20.0 per bundle, 4.0 each high by 5.0 each wide.

Note 2: Each sticker shall be at least 0.25-inches thick x approximately 2.0-inches wide and run full length of each bundle.

4.3.4 For posts 10.0 feet and 12.0 feet long, each layer in each bundle shall have five stickers (see Note 2) spaced as follows.

4.3.5 One in the middle and one spaced 6" from each of the posts ends, and one each spaced evenly between the center and end sticker.

4.3.6 Each line of stickers is to be in a vertical line.

4.3.7 For posts 14.0 feet and longer, each layer in each bundle shall have seven stickers (see Note 2) spaced as follows.

4.3.8 One in the middle and one spaced 6.0 inches from each of the posts ends, and two each spaced evenly between the center and end stickers.

4.3.9 Each line of stickers shall be in a vertical line.

4.3.10 Each bundle shall be banded with five plastic straps.

4.3.11 One in the middle and one each spaced 6.0 inches from each end of the post, and one each spaced evenly between the center and end strap.

4.3.12 Straps are to be over a vertical line of stickers and have cardboard or plastic corners for protection of the wood.

Note 3: 4.0-inch x 6.0-inch and 6.0-inch x 8.0-inch posts shall be bundled with the widest side horizontally.

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4.4 Delivery

4.4.1 Potential supplier shall contact the DOT contact person (noted on the purchase order) after receipt of purchase to discuss specific requirements such as reports, certifications and imprinting to minimize any delays in the inspection and payment process steps.

4.5 Quality Assurance and Inspection

4.5.1 Posts delivered may be inspected by the DOT.

4.5.2 Material not meeting specification due to excess moisture content and treatment residue, warping, improper bundling, etc. will be rejected and returned to the treatment facility at the contract holder’s expense.

4.5.3 For each truckload of posts delivered, it is the responsibility of the supplier (holder of purchase order) to ensure that all the below listed reports and certifications are provided prior to, or at the time of delivery to the Caltrans Sacramento Warehouse.

4.5.4 All reports/certifications must be complete and legible.

4.5.5 Certificate of Treatment to include product name, size, and quantity of posts.

4.5.6 Certified Grading Reports

4.5.7 Certificate of Compliance in accordance with the Standard Specifications

4.5.8 The DOT Purchase Order number shall be shown on all reports.

4.5.9 Any truckload not in compliance with these requirements shall be subject to rejection and any freight costs associated with return of the rejected load will be the responsibility of the supplier.

4.5.10 The treating plant shall imprint legible symbols in the end of all lumber treated indicating the name of the treating company and the type and year of treatment in accordance with AWPA Standards M1 and M6.