B08_-_140P1222Q0036_-_Project_Specifications_-_Road_Striping_at_SEUG.pdf

Southeast Utah Group

Canyonlands-Arches-Natural Bridges

ROAD STRIPING CONTRACT

PMIS NO.s 250189, 250195, 250209

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

INTERMOUNTAIN REGION #7

March 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

010000 Combination Division 01

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

321723 Pavement Markings

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PMIS 250189, 250195, 250209

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SECTION 010000 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. Work Covered by the Contract Documents: The Work includes the re-striping of pavement markings on park roads in Canyonlands and Arches National Parks, and Natural Bridges National Monument. The Work is specific to centerline and fog line markings within the roadway and pull outs. No parking stripes, handicap legends or other pavement symbols are to be painted. Preparation work (sweeping) will be carried out by National Park Service (NPS) staff. The total mileage of road to be striped is approximately 87 miles.

B. Project Location:

1. Canyonlands National Park is accessed via two entrances:

a. The Island in the Sky district is accessed by following Highway 191 for 11 miles north-west of Moab, Utah and turning left onto Highway 313. Follow Highway 313 14.6 miles to the intersection of the Dead Horse Point road. Paint striping begins at this point and continues out to Grand View Point. Work will also include paint striping out to Upheaval Dome and Green River Overlook. Total mileage of road to be striped is approximately 25 miles.

b. The Needles district is accessed by following Highway 191 for 40 miles south of Moab, Utah and turning right onto Highway 211. Follow Highway 211 for 19 miles to the Zero mileage marker at the Dugout Ranch cattleguard. This is the start of the Park maintained road. Work will continue out to Big Springs and include the Wooden Shoe loop road, and the Squaw Flat campground roads. Total mileage of road to be striped is approximately 25 miles.

2. Arches National Park is located 5 miles north of Moab, Utah on U.S. Highway 191.

There are approximately 25 miles of park road to re-paint in Arches National Park.

3. Natural Bridges National Monument is located 35 miles west of Blanding, Utah on Highway 95. From Highway 95 turn west onto Highway 275 and travel 4 miles to the Park. Work starts at the Park boundary and includes the entire Monument loop drive.

There are approximately 12 miles of park road to re-paint in Natural Bridges National Monument.

C. Definition of Contract Line Items: Contractor proposal shall list each line item.

1. Item No. 1 General Requirements: This item consists of all preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment and incidentals to the project sites, and for all other work and operations that must be performed or cause cost to be incurred prior to beginning work on the various items on the project sites for work on the base contract. These include but are not limited to per diem costs, bonds, project management and coordination, and production and implementation of Quality Control Plan, Accident Prevention Plan, and Traffic Control Plan. This item also includes the

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Contractor’s demobilization from site and fulfilling contract close out requirements on completion of the work of this contract.

a. Measurement for payment will be on a lump sum basis as a single item of work.

Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

2. Item No. 2 Striping in Place: This item consists of the supply and application of 2,420 gallons of yellow paint, 2,585 gallons of white paint, and 40,040 pounds (lbs) of glass beads to existing centerline and fog lines in accordance with Section 321723 Pavement Markings.

a. Measurement for payment will be the number of net gallons, based on certified weight slips, applied during the contract. Payment will be made upon completed and accepted work and will be paid for at the contract unit price.

D. Contractor’s Use of Premises

1. Staging areas:

(a) Canyonlands National Park, Island in the Sky District staging areas will be the Maintenance Shop and Green River Overlook boneyard.

(b) Canyonlands National Park, Needles District staging areas will be the Maintenance Shop and the Cave Springs boneyard.

(c) Arches National Park staging areas will be the Maintenance Shop truck fill yard, Balanced Rock boneyard, and Devils Garden boneyard.

(d) Natural Bridges National Monument staging area will be the Maintenance Shop parking area.

2. Use of Site: Confine all operations to the roadway surface. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

a. Preservation of Natural Features: Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

b. Government Occupancy: Allow for Government occupancy of Project site.

c. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

d. Contractor shall at all times conduct their operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public.

3. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials.

Load restrictions on park roads are identical to the state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent. Information regarding rules and regulations for vehicular traffic on park roads may be obtained from the Office of the Park Superintendent. A special permit will not relieve Contractor of liability for damage which may result from moving of equipment.

E. Work Restrictions

1. On-Site Work Hours:

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a. Work shall be performed during the weekdays, Monday through Friday. No work shall be performed on the weekends, Saturday and Sunday, unless approved by the Contracting Officer. Work shall be performed during daylight hours only.

b. Holiday Work Restrictions: No on-site work shall be performed on Federal and State Holidays unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

2. Special Construction Requirements

a. The Contractor shall match existing roadway centerline and fog line striping and color.

b. To the extent possible the Contractor shall spray new paint on top of the existing paint, including broken lines.

c. Exotic Vegetation and Noxious Weeds

1) Cleaning of Equipment

a) The Contractor shall ensure that prior to moving on to the Project

Area, all equipment, is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Contractor shall ensure that all equipment has been pressure washed and is free of exotic species prior to start-up of operations and moving of equipment to Project Area. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material.

Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools is not required.

b) Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer at least 2 days prior to moving any equipment onto the Project Area. Notification will include identifying the location of the equipment’s most recent operations. The Contractor shall arrange for the Contracting Officer to inspect each piece of equipment prior to it being placed in service.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

A. Project Meetings

1. Pre-construction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer may arrange an on-site meeting with Contractor. The meeting agenda may include the following:

a. Roles and Responsibilities/Lines of Authority.

b. Park rules and regulations.

c. Coordination of Subcontractors.

d. Labor law application.

e. Modifications.

f. Payments to Contractor.

g. Payroll reports.

h. Contract time.

i. Liquidated damages.

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j. Notice to proceed.

k. Construction Schedule.

l. Correspondence procedures.

m. Acceptance/rejection of work.

n. Progress meetings.

o. Submittal procedures.

p. As-constructed drawings/operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals.

q. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

r. Reference materials.

s. Value engineering.

t. Submittals required prior to or at Preconstruction Conference:

1) Letter designating the Project Superintendent.

2) Proposed construction schedule.

3) Schedule of values.

4) Accident prevention plan.

5) A list of Subcontractors for this project.

6) Written statements from subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses.

7) Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation for the Contactor and all subcontractors.

8) Waste management plan.

9) Quality control plan.

u. Project closeout requirements.

3.2 SCHEDULES

A. After contract award and before the Pre-Construction Conference submit:

1. Schedule of Values

a. The intent of this contract is to fully stripe all 87 miles of roadway. However, if available funding does not cover the cost to stripe all 87 miles, the Contracting Officer will provide direction to the Contractor on which sections of roadway are to be striped, and which lines, e.g., stripe centerline of roadway, but not fog line.

b. Breakdown each lump-sum item into component parts of work for which progress payments may be requested. The total costs for the component parts of work shall equal the contract price for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values.

c. Do not break down unit price items. Use only the contract price for unit price items.

d. The total cost of all items shall equal the contract price. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments.

2. Construction Schedule

a. Work Schedule: The work schedule shall be submitted at the pre-work conference.

At a minimum, the estimated start and completion dates shall be shown in the estimate, along with dates of completion for key elements of work. No work shall begin, and no payment will be made until the work schedule has been approved.

When requested, submit an updated work schedule within 3 calendar days.

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3.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures

1. Prepare and submit Submittals required by individual Specification Sections. Transmit each submittal using National Park Service transmittal form CM-16, which can be obtained from Contracting Officer.

2. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer’s receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing, including re-submittals.

a. Initial Review: Allow 7 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

b. Re-submittal Review: Allow 3 days for review of each re-submittal.

3. Approved Equals

a. For each item proposed as an approved equal, submit supporting data, including:

1) Drawings and samples as appropriate.

2) Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

3) Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

4) Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

5) Manufacturer's literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance.

b. A request for approval constitutes a representation that Contractor:

1) Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

2) Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

3) Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

4) Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

5) Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution.

B. Contractors Review: Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions.

C. Contracting Officer’s Action:

1. Any work done or orders for materials or services placed before approval shall be at the

Contractor's own risk.

2. Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return one copy.

D. Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

1. As specified in the individual sections, forward submittals to Contracting Officer at least seven (7) days before need for approval. Unless a different number is specified, submit three copies of each shop drawing and three copies of all other submittals requested.

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2. After approving submittals, Contracting Officer will return one copy to the Contractor.

3. If submittals are not approved, Contracting Officer will return one copy to Contractor with reasons for rejection. Resubmit and identify changes.

E. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: When contract documents require compliance with manufacturer's printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions for Contracting Officer and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion.

3.4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Description: The work consists of establishing and implementing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

B. Submittals

1. Accident Prevention Plan - The Plan shall be written to comply with OSHA and project requirements including but not limited to the following:

a. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

b. Weekly safety meetings.

c. First aid procedures.

d. Outline the work and associated hazards, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees.

e. Planning for possible emergency situations.

f. Public safety requirements (signs/traffic control plan)

g. Fire Protection

C. Qualification of Employees

1. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

3. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

D. Accident Reporting

1. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, fires, and property damage by accident in excess of $100. Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to Contracting Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22). Form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

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2. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

E. Personnel Protective Equipment: Meet requirements of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and OSHA.

F. First Aid Facilities: Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of work at the sites.

G. Emergency Instructions: Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work sites.

H. Protective Equipment

1. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition.

Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

2. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

3. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the sites to wear the necessary protective equipment at all times.

I. Training

1. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

2. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

3.5 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Testing and inspecting services are the responsibility of the Contractor and are required to verify compliance with requirements specified or indicated. These services do not relieve Contractor of responsibility for compliance with the Contract Document requirements. The quality of all work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. Submittals

1. Quality Control Plan

a. A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties.

b. Names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

c. Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of all work.

2. Contractor's Quality Control Daily Reports: Submit showing all inspections and tests on the first workday following the date covered by the report.

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3. Test Reports

C. Quality Assurance

1. The Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor may also perform the duties of Project Superintendent.

2. Installer Qualifications: A firm or individual experienced in installing, erecting, or assembling work similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project, whose work has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service performance.

3.6 REFERENCES

A. Industry Standards

1. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

2. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract Documents unless otherwise indicated.

3. The following abbreviations, which may be used in the construction specifications, refer to the organizations and specifications of the organizations listed below (all referenced specifications are to be the most current edition, unless noted otherwise):

a. NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health www.cdc.gov/niosh

b. OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration www.osha.gov

c. NFPA National Fire Protection Association www.nfpa.org

d. MUTCD: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices www.mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov

e. ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials www.astm.org

f. FED SPEC: Federal Specification www.fed-specs.com

g. UDOT: Utah Department of Transportation www.dot.state.ut.us

To access standard specifications: www.udot.utah.gov/standards and specifications

h. AASHTO: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials www.AASHTO.org

3.7 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. Barriers and Traffic Control

1. Scope: The work of this section consists of furnishing, installing, and maintaining barriers and safety and warning devices on the paint truck; and developing, executing and maintaining a traffic control plan to protect employees, existing facilities and the public from traffic marking operations.

2. Products: Material may be new or used, but shall be suitable for intended purpose.

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh http://www.osha.gov/ http://www.nfpa.org/ http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ http://www.astm.org/ http://fed-specs.com/ http://www.dot.state.ut.us/ http://www.udot.utah.gov/main/f?p=100:pg::::1:T,V:302 http://www.udot.utah.gov/main/f?p=100:pg::::1:T,V:302 http://www.transportation.org/Pages/default.aspx

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3. Protection of Public: Provide a means to block off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry.

4. Traffic Control:

a. Traffic shall not be delayed for more than 15 minutes in either direction during traffic marking.

b. One lane of traffic shall remain open at all times. The method to control traffic for lane changes or other diversions shall produce a safe condition for travel at all times.

c. All traffic control devices, including warning signs shall be mobile and shall follow the work.

d. If at any time the COR determines that proper provisions for safe traffic control are not provided or maintained, work will be ordered to be suspended until the proper level is maintained. In cases of serious or willful disregard for safety of the public or employees by the Contractor, the COR may proceed forthwith to place traffic control measures in proper condition and deduct the cost thereof from monies due or becoming due to the Contractor.

e. The Contractor shall designate or otherwise provide personnel to furnish continuous surveillance over the traffic control operations. The Contractor shall make known the name of the person providing the surveillance both at the pre-construction conference and to park law enforcement rangers.

5. Barrier tape: Install where directed by COR. Keep a minimum of two rolls on site at all times.

6. Removal: Completely remove barriers and items associated with maintaining traffic control that are no longer needed when approved by COR. If detours were constructed, restore area to its original condition.

7. Errant Traffic Marking Removal: The traffic control plan shall detail barrier installation and safety procedures to be utilized during marking removal.

B. Submittals:

1. Traffic Control Plan:

a. Before on-site work begins, the Contractor shall submit a Traffic Control Plan that complies with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for approval. The COR will review the plan for compliance and project requirements.

If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days. No work shall begin, and no progress payments will be made until the plan is approved.

C. Temporary Facilities

1. National Park Service restrooms are available to the Contractor.

D. Temporary Utilities

1. Water supply: There is no potable water or construction water available to the Contractor.

Contractor shall provide construction water and potable water for Contractor’s crew.

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2. Telephone Service: Work related telephone calls can be placed from Government facilities without charge. Cell phone coverage is limited and not dependable at any of the sites. Refer to NPS staff about best locations for service.

E. Security and Protection of Facilities

1. Temporary Fire Protection: Install and maintain temporary fire-protection facilities of types needed to protect against reasonably predictable and controllable fire losses.

Comply with NFPA 241.

a. Responsible Person: A capable and qualified person shall be placed in charge of fire protection. The responsibilities shall include locating and maintaining fire protective equipment and establishing and maintaining safe torch cutting and welding procedures.

b. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition according to requirements of the NPS and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Check with park; many require burn permits for welding.

c. Hazard Control: Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during the Project.

Provide adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

d. Spark Arresters: Equip all gasoline or diesel powered equipment used during periods of potential fire hazards or in potential forest and grass fire locations with spark arresters approved by the USDA Forest Service.

1) Written determinations of periods and areas of potential fire hazard will be issued by Contracting Officer.

2. Fire Extinguishers: Portable, UL rated; with class and extinguishing agent as required by locations and classes of fire exposures.

a. Vehicles and Equipment: Provide one extinguisher on each vehicle or piece of equipment.

3.8 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

A. General: Deliver, store, and handle products using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Transportation and Handling: Arrange deliveries of materials in accordance with construction schedules; coordinate to avoid conflict with work and conditions at the site. Deliver materials in undamaged condition, in manufacturer's original containers or packaging, with identifying labels intact and legible.

C. Packaging: Where Contractor has the option to provide one of the listed products or equal, preference shall be given to products with minimal packaging and easily recyclable packaging as defined in ASTM D5834.

D. Interior Storage: Maintain temperature and humidity within the ranges required by manufacturer's instructions.

E. Exterior Storage: Store products subject to damage by the elements in weathertight enclosures.

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F. Protection after Installation: Provide adequate time as necessary to protect paint from damage from traffic.

3.9 EXECUTION

A. Examination: The existence and location of utilities and other construction indicated as existing are not guaranteed. Investigate and verify existence and location of utilities and other construction.

3.10 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

A. Dispose of all waste outside the park in a legal manner.

3.11 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Closeout Requirements:

1. Submit specific warranties, guarantees, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

B. Substantial Completion and Final Inspection

1. When project is substantially complete, request, in writing, a final inspection. Upon receipt of written request that project is substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will proceed with inspection within 10 days of receipt of request or will advise the Contractor of items that prevent the project from being designated as substantially complete.

2. If, following final inspection, the work is determined to be substantially complete, Contracting Officer will prepare a Punch List to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion. Contractor shall complete the work described on the Punch List within 14 calendar days, as weather permits. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within this time frame, the Contracting Officer may either replace or correct the work with an appropriate reduction in the contract price.

3. If, following final inspection, the work is not determined to be substantially complete;

Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing. After completing work, Contractor shall request a new final inspection.

4. After all deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of Final Acceptance will be issued.

C. Final Cleaning

1. Remove all waste from the park

END OF SECTION 010000

PAVEMENT MARKINGS

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SECTION 321723 - PAVEMENT MARKINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. General provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and

Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes the furnishing of pavement marking paint and beads and applying painted markings to chip seal/asphalt/concrete pavement. Apply paint to pavement surface on roadway and pull outs as fog lines and centerlines only, on top of existing traffic marking. No parking stripes, handicap legends or other pavement symbols are to be painted. Preparation work

(sweeping) will be carried out by National Park Service (NPS) staff.

B. PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

C. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference by date set by the Contracting Officer.

1. Review methods and procedures related to marking pavement including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Review requirements for protecting pavement markings, including restriction of traffic during installation period.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Submit cut sheets of proposed paint and bead properties with bid. Submit signed letter from manufacturer or supplier, with quote, that paint meets FED SPEC TT-P-1952E Type

I, and that the beads meet FED SPEC TT-B-1325D Type IA.

B. Samples: For each exposed product and for each color and texture specified; on rigid backing, 8 inches (200 mm) square.

C. Certification for paint truck calibration.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with materials, workmanship, and other applicable requirements of FED SPEC TT-P-1952E and FED SPEC TT-B-1325D for pavement-marking work.

1. Measurement and payment provisions and safety program submittals included in standard specifications do not apply to this Section.

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1.5 WARRANTY

A. The warranty shall be the standard manufactures warranty ensuring the product is in good condition and meets the specifications upon delivery.

1.6 SHIPPING, PACKAGING & DELIVERY

A. Deliver products to the approved staging area.

1.7 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Limitations: Proceed with pavement marking only on clean, dry surfaces and at a minimum ambient or surface temperature of 55 deg F (12.8 deg C) for water-based materials, and not exceeding 95 deg F (35 deg C). Do not commence applying pavement markings prior to

1st of August.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PAVEMENT-MARKING PAINT

A. Pavement-Marking Paint: Latex, waterborne emulsion, lead and chromate free, ready mixed, complying with FED SPEC TT-P-1952, Type II, with drying time of less than three minutes.

1. Color:

a. White 2,585 gallons

b. Yellow 2,420 gallons

2.2 GLASS BEADS

A. Glass Beads: Low index of refraction recycled glass (fire-polished process), complying with

FED SPEC TT-P-1325:

1. Gradation A (coarse, drop on)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that pavement is dry, clean, free of loose particles and in suitable condition to begin pavement marking according to manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Proceed with pavement marking only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

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3.2 EQUIPMENT

A. The paint machine shall be of the spray type capable of satisfactorily applying the paint under pressure with a uniformity of feed through nozzles spraying directly upon the pavement. Each machine shall be capable of applying two separate stripes, either solid or skip, at the same time and capable of painting a clean-edged stripe of the designated width. Each paint tank shall be equipped with a mechanical agitator. Each nozzle shall be equipped with satisfactory cutoff valves which will apply broken or skip lines automatically. Each nozzle shall have a mechanical bead dispenser that is located directly behind and synchronized with the spray nozzle which will distribute the beads in a uniform pattern at the rate specified. Each nozzle shall also be equipped with suitable line guides consisting of metallic shrouds or air blasts.

3.3 PATTERNS

A. Solid lines shall be 4 inches wide, plus or minus 1/4 inch and match the existing striping pattern on the roadway. Broken line segments shall be 4 inches in width and match the existing striping pattern on the roadway.

3.4 PAVEMENT MARKING

A. Do not apply pavement-marking paint until layout, colors, and placement have been verified with the COR.

B. Follow the guidelines set forth in the traffic control plan when painting.

C. Apply paint with mechanical equipment to produce pavement markings, of dimensions indicated, with uniform, straight edges.

1. Apply at manufacturer's recommended rates to provide a minimum wet film thickness of

15 mils (0.4 mm).

2. Broadcast glass beads uniformly the full length and width of line into wet markings at a rate of 8 lb/gal. (0.72 kg/L).

3.5 ACCEPTANCE

A. Markings shall be accurately placed, and appear clean and uniform day and night.

Unsatisfactory markings as determined by the COR shall be corrected at no additional expense to the Government.

B. Calibrate all meters on the paint truck annually and certify for application rate verification.

1. Use the following calibration tolerances for meters:

a. Paint: +/- 0.1 gal

b. Beads: +/- 0.5 gal

2. Keep a clean, legible copy of the calibration report with the paint truck.

3. Provide a copy of certification as a submittal.

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C. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will:

1. Visually inspect lines to verify compliance with the required dimensions.

2. Verify quantities applied by either of the following methods:

a. Measuring both paint and bead tanks prior to and after application.

b. Witnessing the meter readings prior to and after application.

c. A printout of meter readings, in lieu of witnessing, may be accepted by the COR.

D. Repaint any line failing to meet bead adherence and dimensional requirements.

3.6 REMOVE PAVEMENT MARKINGS

A. In the event that uncured paint is tracked onto the roadway or markings are misplaced, these markings shall be removed at no additional cost to the Government. Follow the guidelines set forth in the traffic control plan for marking removal.

1. Use one of the following removal methods:

a. High pressure water spray

b. Sand blasting

c. Shot blasting

2. These methods are not allowed:

a. Grinding

b. Obscuring marks with black paint

3.7 PROTECTING AND CLEANING

A. The painted area shall be protected from traffic until the paint is dry enough to prevent tracking.

Protect pavement markings from damage and wear during remainder of construction period.

B. Clean spillage and soiling from adjacent construction using cleaning agents and procedures recommended by manufacturer of affected construction.

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3. Hauling Restrictions: Comply with all legal load restrictions in the hauling of materials. Load restrictions on park roads are identical to the state load restrictions with such additional regulations as may be imposed by the Park Superintendent

u. Project closeout requirements.

E. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: When contract documents require compliance with manufacturer's printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions for Contracting Officer and keep another complete set of instructions at the pro...