CAP2635_Project_specifications.pdf

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Project Specifications for 2026 Road Reconstruction Improvements

Contract CAP2635

Greenway Avenue - Starr Road to North Pavement Change Maplewood Avenue - 12 Mile Road to Sycamore Avenue Nakota Road - Fernlee Avenue to Dead End Traffic Calming:

Linwood Avenue - Woodward Avenue to 12 Mile Road Berkshire Road - Greenfield Road to Woodward Avenue Trafford Road - Coolidge Highway to Woodward Avenue

Project Scope The work under this Contract consists of, but is not limited to the following:

Removal of concrete pavement, concrete paving with a paving machine, sidewalk, driveways, sidewalk ramps, speed humps, signage and restoration.

General Information The following sections of the current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction apply totally to the project except as noted on the drawings and in these specifications:

1. Standard Instructions to Bidders 6. Pavement-Concrete

2. General Conditions 7. Joint and Crack Sealing

3. Material Testing 8. Signing and Barricading

4. Excavating and Backfilling 9. Restoration

5. Sewers

These project specifications modify the current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications as required for this project.

In addition to the current version of the City of Royal Oak General Specifications for Construction listed above, the 2020 "Standard Specifications for Construction" adopted by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) are incorporated into these specifications and apply to work covered under this Contract.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials as specified in these specifications and shown on the Plans to complete all aspects of the project. Payment of all labor, equipment and materials shall be included in the Items. The specifications listed below describe the work covered under each pay item of work listed in the project Form of Proposal.

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Specifications:

Item 1: Bidder Requirements This item is not a work or paid item and shall consist of supplying information as referenced on pages SI-2 & 3 of the Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction and within this Request for Bid.

Item 2: Remove 6"x18" concrete straight curb w/ pavement or 24" wide curb & gutter including sawcutting Refer to the "General Specifications for Excavating and Backfilling” section of the current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction.

This item of work includes all labor, materials, and equipment required for curb removal, including sawcutting. This item includes removal of straight curb including concrete pavement with or without asphalt cap up to 18” wide for a total width of 24”, or concrete pavement with integral curb including asphalt cap up to 24” wide, plus additional width removal needed for forming. This item also includes cutting roots, hauling away, and disposing of removed concrete curb at a recognized landfill.

Payment of this item shall be paid by the linear foot (LF) measured along the gutter line.

Item 3: Horizontal sawcutting This item of work shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment to horizontally saw cut curb to the elevation above the gutter line as directed by the Engineer. Angled end cuts and grinding of edges as required are included in this item of work. The equipment used for this work shall have a saw blade capable of cutting completely through the curb section in one pass. Also, this item also includes hauling away and disposing of removed concrete curb.

Payment for this item of work shall be by the lineal foot (LF) of curb that is cut.

Item 4: Remove 4”- 8” concrete or asphalt sidewalk, ramp or drive, including sawcutting Refer to the “General Specifications for Excavation and Backfill” section of the current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction. This item of work shall consist of saw cutting (full-depth), removing and disposing of sidewalk, sidewalk ramps, and drive approaches (concrete, asphalt, asphalt pavement with concrete base course or otherwise), as directed by the Engineer. Drive approaches, sidewalks, or ramps damaged by the contractor shall be removed and replaced by the contractor at no additional cost. Additional compensation will not be allowed when steel reinforcement is encountered.

This item includes removal of asphalt cap, as required hauling away and disposing of removed sidewalk, sidewalk ramps and drive approaches to a recognized landfill.

This item includes the removal of tree roots necessary to accommodate sidewalk, sidewalk ramp and drive approach replacement. The removal of sign posts, meter posts, bricks, pavers, gravel, earth, topsoil or sod required for removal of sidewalk, sidewalk ramps and drive approaches shall be considered as part of this item. Pavers that will not be reinstalled shall be salvaged on private property or disposed as directed by the Engineer; pavers to be reinstalled shall be paid for under Item 16. This item shall also include saving and stockpiling of landscape timbers or decorative mulch.

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Measurement and payment for this item of work shall be by square yard (SY).

Item 5: Remove 6"-9" concrete pavement with or without integral curb and with or without reinforcement, including asphalt cap and sawcutting This item of work shall consist of removal of concrete pavement with or without integral curb to a plane of weakness joint or to a sawed joint. Sufficient removal shall be made to provide for proper grades and connections in the new work. Included in this item is preparation of the proper sub-base cross-section for new pavement.

This item includes saw cutting (full-depth) and removing pavement (concrete and concrete with asphalt pavement cap), as directed by the Engineer, and the removal of any concrete curbing connected / adjacent to concrete pavement or base course. Pavement removal shall be done in accordance with the “General Specifications for Excavation and Backfill” section of the current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction. Additional compensation will not be considered when steel reinforcement is encountered.

When directed by the Engineer, this item of work shall also include payment for saw cutting relief joints in adjacent existing concrete pavement that is not replaced. Saw cuts for relief joints in existing 6” pavement shall be 1/8” wide x 2” deep and for 8” pavement shall be 1/8” wide x 2 ½” deep.

This item includes hauling away and disposing of removed pavement, asphalt cap, base course, aggregate base and curbing to a recognized landfill. This item includes the removal of tree roots necessary to accommodate pavement and curbing replacement.

Measurement and payment for this item of work shall be by square yard (SY).

Item 6: Remove bollard This item of work shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the complete removal of existing bollards, as shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer.

The work shall include, but not be limited to, sawcutting, excavation and backfilling, removal of pavement and foundations, and hauling and proper disposal of all removed materials.

Measurement and payment for this item of work shall be by each (EA).

Item 7: Crushed concrete for maintaining traffic This item of work consists of furnishing and placing crushed concrete as is directed by the Engineer and as a temporary material to maintain traffic and access to properties where concrete or bituminous pavement has been removed. The work of this item includes excavation and disposal of undesirable subgrade material. The work also includes maintenance, regrading, and removal of the crushed concrete placed to maintain traffic and access to properties.

Crushed concrete placed at driveways shall be regraded after pavement installation so that access to properties is maintained until the permanent replacement occurs.

Unless otherwise approved by the Engineer, crushed concrete to be furnished for maintaining traffic and access to properties shall be MDOT 21AA Crushed Concrete conforming to 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, Section 902 including Tables 902-1 and 902-2.

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Crushed concrete to maintain traffic and access to properties shall be placed, maintained, and removed as directed by the Engineer. The Engineer shall determine the thickness of the layer to be placed on a case-by-case basis for use as temporary surface or base under temporary patching that receives bituminous mixture.

This item of work will be paid for at the contract unit price per ton (TON), installed when directed by the Engineer. Load tickets from the supplier shall indicate tons, and a copy must be furnished to the City at the time of delivery.

Item 8: Crushed concrete 1” to 3” for subgrade undercutting, including geo-textile fabric This item of work consists of furnishing, placing and crushed concrete 1” to 3” as a backfill material when subgrade undercutting is directed by the Engineer. Crushed concrete aggregate shall meet the requirements of MDOT.

Unless otherwise approved by the Engineer, crushed concrete to be furnished shall be an open-graded aggregate having 100% passing the 3-inch sieve, 90% passing the 1 ½” sieve, and 5% maximum loss by washing. The material shall be produced by crushing concrete, and no greater than 1% of the material shall be undesirable materials such as brick, wood, or plaster. Pieces of steel reinforcement may be present provided that they pass the 2 inch sieve without hand manipulation.

Subgrade undercutting of areas to be backfilled with crushed concrete 1” to 3” shall be done in accordance with the requirements of Section 205.03.E of the MDOT 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction. The Engineer shall determine the thickness of the layer to be placed on a case-by-case basis. The Engineer shall determine the limits of all areas to be undercut on a case-by-case basis. Load tickets from the supplier shall indicate tons, and a copy must be furnished to the City at the time of delivery.

This work shall consist of furnishing and placing a non-woven geo-textile fabric as a means of separating and stabilizing two dissimilar materials to allow the roadway structure to perform as intended. The fabric shall provide a permeable layer, while retaining to soil matrix.

Geo-textiles shall be stored and handled in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations. Torn or punctured geo-textiles shall not be used unless repaired to the satisfaction of the project Engineer. Approved materials shall meet or exceed the following minimum average roll values:

Physical Properties Test Procedure Min. Value Grab Strength, LBS. ASTM D-4632 200 Grab Elongation, % ASTM D-4632 50 Puncture Strength, LBS. ASTM D-4833 110 Mullen Burst Strength, PSI. ASTM D-3786 400 Trapezoidal Tear Strength, LBS. ASTM D-4533 85 Coefficient of Water Permeability, CM/SEC ASTM D-4491 0.10 Apparent Opening Size (AOS) ASTM D-4751 70

The contractor shall be required to submit testing data to the project Engineer, which confirms that the material meets the above-referenced criteria.

The geo-textile fabric shall be installed over the crushed concrete as directed by the project Engineer.

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The material shall be joined by sewing or lapping. The amount of lap shall be as specified on the Plans or a minimum of three (3) feet. The sewing process shall be as specified by the manufacturer.

Aggregate shall be spread in the direction of the overlap. A minimum of six (6) inch cover will be required over all fabrics before construction traffic is allowed.

The contract unit price will include all labor, equipment, and materials involved in excavation, placement of the crushed concrete 1” to 3”, including removal and disposal of the undesirable material, and providing and installation of the geo-textile fabric over the crushed concrete.

Measurement and payment for this item of work shall be by ton (TON).

Item 9: Adjust catch basin, inlet, manhole, gatewell, road box or utility casting Refer to Section 10.05, current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction- "General Specifications for Sewers.” This item includes the chipping of precast structures within the limits of this item to allow for setting the casting to the proper elevation to allow drainage. The contractor shall remove existing concrete attached to the casting prior to placement and any masonry spillage or debris within the structure as a part of this work, including utility structures.

Payment of this item shall be paid by each (EA) adjust per structure and shall include all material, labor, and equipment.

Item 10: Remove and replace catch basin, inlet, manhole or gatewell frame & cover This item is for use on existing structures and includes brickwork as specified in “Reconstruct catch basin, inlet, manhole or gatewell to 3’ below top of masonry structure” item and setting the casting to proper grades. Refer to Section 10.03 and 10.05 of the current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction- "General Specifications for Sewers.”

Structure Frame and cover Gatewell E.J. 1045 frame & 1040 cover w/“WATER SUPPLY

Cover with Royal Oak logo Sanitary or combined manhole

E.J. 1045 frame & 1040 cover w/“SANITARY SEWER” Type AGS Solid Cover with Royal Oak logo

Storm manhole E.J. 1045 frame & 1040 cover w/“STORM SEWER” Type C 2 Hole Vent Cover with Royal Oak logo

Catch basins & inlets within lawn areas

E.J. 1045 frame & 1040 cover w/ Type N oval grate

Catch basins & inlets within pavement

Catch basins & inlets within an ADA route

E.J. 1045 frame & 1040 cover w/ Type M Grate or Type #100199 grate with either 2 or 4 slots

E.J. 1045 frame & 1040 cover w/ Type M3 Grate or Type #104036 grate

Catch basin & inlets within curb & gutter

E.J. 7045 w/ Type M1 Grate (if full height curb) E.J. 7065 w/ Type M1 Grate (if drop curb)

Removed castings shall be salvaged and delivered taken within five (5) days by the Contractor to the City of Royal Oak D.P.S. Yard at 1600 N. Campbell Road unless otherwise directed. No additional compensation will be provided for delivery to the city.

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Refer to pages SD-11 and SD-12 of the current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction- "General Specifications for Sewers" for details. Casting for structures shall be paid as each (EA) complete casting (frame and cover) and shall be equal to the E.J. casting unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.

Item 11: Reconstruct catch basin, inlet, manhole or gatewell up to 3’ below top of masonry structure Refer to Section 10.06, current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction- “General Specifications for Sewers.” Refer to Subsection 403.03 in the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction. Reconstructed structures may need to have edge drain installed as directed by the Engineer. Tapping the structure for edge drain installation is considered included in this item. Edge drain shall be paid under a separate item.

Payment of this item shall be paid as each (EA) reconstruct per structure.

Item 12: Reconstruct catch basin, inlet, manhole or gatewell additional depth below

3' to 6' from top of masonry structure Refer to Section 10.07, current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction- “General Specifications for Sewers.” Catch basins connected to combination sewers shall be trapped, see Plans for required sewer trap details. Installation or replacement of sewer traps as required, and the removal and bulk-heading of existing pipes show on the Plans to reconstruct shall be considered included in this pay item.

Payment of this item shall be paid by the vertical foot (VFT) of each reconstruct and shall include all material, labor, and equipment.

Item 13: Replace or install 8”-12” catch basin lead Refer to the current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction- “General Specifications for Sewers.” This item of work shall consist of excavating, backfilling, and installing 8”, 10”, or 12” diameter storm sewer for catch basin or inlet leads. The work shall include removal of the existing lead when necessary to install the new pipe as required.

When connecting to existing sewer line or leads the pipe material must match as follows:

Existing lead / line New connection Concrete Concrete/ PVC SDR26 Clay Concrete/ PVC SDR26 PVC Sch. 40 PVC SDR26 Truss PVC SDR26

Where PVC pipe is used the pipe shall be SDR 26 with premium joints installed in accordance with ASTM D 2855.

All connections between existing and new piping that is cut shall be made using a flexible rubber coupling with stainless steel clamps. The coupling shall be made by Fernco (Strong Back RC Couplings) or approved equal which is included in the item.

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PVC pipe with ball and spigot joint shall conform to ASTM D-1784, D-638 and D-790. Tapping into existing manholes or sewer lines shall be considered included in this item.

Sand backfill shall be used around all pipes and under road pavement surfaces. Refer to Section

3.00 of the current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction- “General Specifications for Excavating and Backfilling.” Backfill is included in this item.

Payment of this item shall be paid by the linear foot (LF) of pipe installed.

Item 14: Remove catch basin, inlet, manhole Work under this item shall include removal of existing 2-foot to 6-foot diameter manholes, catch basins, inlets structures where indicated on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer. Refer to current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction- “General Specifications for Sewers” Section 10. Removed castings are to be taken within five (5) days to the City of Royal Oak D.P.S. Yard, 1600 N. Campbell Road, Royal Oak Michigan unless otherwise directed. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all debris within the structure as part of this work. All abandoned pipes shall be bulk headed or removed as indicated on the drawings are included in this item pay item.

Measurement and payment for this item of work shall be by each (EA).

Item 15: 4-foot diameter manhole or catch basin with 2-foot sump, including trap and frame & cover Refer to the current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction- “General Specifications for Sewers.” Work under these items shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of structures as required at the locations and grades shown on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer. The installation of a trap in the structure shall be included in the storm structures that are directly upstream of combined sewers and shall be considered included in this pay item.

Precast reinforced concrete manhole bases, risers, reducers, tops and/or cone sections shall conform to A.S.T.M. C478 specifications, and a 2-foot sump for catch basins or inlets shall be included where indicated on the Plans. These items of work shall conform to standard details or the details on the Plans.

The work of each of these items includes excavation, backfill, and furnishing and setting of a casting to grade. The casting shall be as indicated on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer. Removal and the bulk heading of existing pipes shown on the Plans, which may be necessary for the installation of these items of work, shall be included in the bid unit prices for the drainage structures.

Measurement and payment for these items of work shall be by each (EA).

Item 16: Remove and reinstall brick pavers Existing pavers may need to be removed to accommodate the removal and placement of curbs, sidewalks, and driveways. Removal of existing concrete block and/or brick pavers and salvaging shall be performed under the “Remove 4”-8” concrete or asphalt sidewalk, ramp or drive, including sawcutting.” Reinstall pavers only after adjacent concrete has cured for a minimum of 24 hours and only where directed by Engineer.

This item includes removing, cleaning, and stockpiling brick pavers, replacing damaged pavers, excavation, and disposal of excess or unsuitable materials, furnishing and installing proper

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subbase and sawcutting salvaged concrete block pavers when new area has been reduced. Any brick pavers damaged during removal, transport, and storage, at the Contractor expense.

Payment for this item of work shall be by the square foot (SF).

Item 17: 6” Corrugated plastic edge drain, including geo-textile wrap & backfill This item of work shall be This item of work shall be completed in accordance with Section 404, 902, 909.07.B and 910.03.A of the MDOT 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction and the drawing details provided. Refer to the current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction- “General Specifications for Pavement” detail page PD-12.

This item of work shall consist of excavating, backfilling, and installing 6" diameter corrugated edge drain as directed by the Engineer. The work shall include tapping existing structures and removal of existing pipe when necessary to install the new edge drain. Removal and replacement of sewer pipe as required shall be performed in conjunction with reconstruction of structures, as directed by the Engineer.

Edge drain shall be 6” diameter corrugated polyethylene tubing with perforations and a pipe wrap consisting of a knitted polyester sock conforming to the requirements stipulated in MDOT Table 910-

1. The edge drain shall be installed in undercut areas, as directed by the Engineer. The work shall include connections to an existing drainage structure, or as directed by the Engineer.

The installation of the edge drain shall be done as follows:

1. The invert elevation shall be 36” below finish grade or as directed by the Engineer.

2. Drain shall extend up to 100 feet away from the catch basin in each direction along back of curb or as indicated on the drawings.

3. The upstream end shall be plugged with the manufacturer’s recommended cap.

4. The connection to the catch basins or inlets, when the edge drain will be installed in both directions from the structure with a tee.

Measurement and payment for this item of work shall be by liner foot (LF) of edge drain installed, as measured by the Engineer.

Item 18: Aggregate base, 21AA crushed limestone This item of work includes excavating, placing and compacting a MDOT Class 21AA crushed limestone aggregate base course in accordance with Sections 205.03.G, 302 and 902.05 of the MDOT 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction.

The Engineer may approve of using existing pavement base material. If the existing base material is unacceptable, it shall be removed and replaced under this item. It shall consist of excavating various depths of existing road base and any additional subgrade as directed by the Engineer. This work includes the placement, grading, and compaction of 21AA crushed limestone base for new concrete and hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavement and concrete pavement base as directed by the Engineer.

Excavated material shall be hauled away and disposed of at a recognized landfill. The aggregate shall meet MDOT 21AA requirements. The new 21AA crushed limestone base shall be compacted to 95% modified proctor density.

Aggregate base shall be placed to the required depth under the roadway pavement and curb and gutter as shown on the drawings, and extended two (2) foot beyond the back-of-curb, or as directed

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by the Engineer.

Aggregate base shall be placed at a depth of four (4) inches under sidewalk, sidewalk ramps or drive approaches where shown on the Plans or directed by the Engineer. This placement shall be extended six (6) inches beyond the edge of the pavement, or as directed by the Engineer.

Measurement and payment for this item of work shall be by ton (TON). Load tickets certifying the material meets the requirements of MDOT class 21AA aggregate shall be provided at the time of delivery in order to receive payment.

Item 19: 5/8” Standard expansion-anchored hook bolt or epoxy anchored lane tie This item of work shall consist of providing and placement of standard expansion anchored 5/8” hook bolts as directed by the Engineer. Spacing shall be at 36" on center. Expansion anchors shall be Phillips Drill Co. “Red Head” Self Drilling Rod Hanger or approved equal.

Payment shall be made for each (EA) expansion-anchored hook bolt installed in existing pavement or base course. Lane ties installed with new curb and gutter shall not be paid for under this item but shall be included in the pay item for “24” Concrete curb and gutter, detail F3 modified or F4 modified.” Any hook bolt installed in new pavement, base course, or curbing shall not be paid for separately but considered as included in the concrete items of the Contract.

Item 20: 24” Concrete curb and gutter, detail F3 modified or F4 modified w/ lane ties Refer to Section 4.02, the current version of the City of Royal Oak "General Specifications for Excavating and Backfilling" and “General Specifications for Pavement- Concrete Work.” The curb shall contain two #4 deformed reinforcing bars lap spliced 12" in the base. Lane ties at 3-foot spacing are included in these pay items and shall be used when curbing is adjacent to concrete base course that is at least 5 inches thick and in a suitable condition for drilling ties. Control joints shall be every ten (10) feet.

If additional concrete base is removed to allow for form installation, the replacement of this base material shall be included in these pay items and poured integral with the curbing.

Refer to Item 22 for placement, mix, and base specifications. Curb shall be 5” high on local roads, and 6” high on major roads with 1/2” fall in gutter pan unless otherwise noted on the plans. Refer to detail page PD-14 of the current version City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction.

Payment shall be by linear foot (LF) of curb and gutter placed.

Item 21 : 4” Concrete sidewalk This item of work shall consist of installing new 4” concrete sidewalk in accordance with Section 601 and 803 of the MDOT 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction, except as modified by the plans or specifications. Handicap ramps shall be 6” thick and paid for under “6” Concrete drive approach or sidewalk or sidewalk ramp” pay item.

Refer to the current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction- “General Specifications for Pavement- Sidewalk and Handicap Ramps.”

The conditioning and compaction of base material shall be included this item of work. The adjustment

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of water shutoffs (curb stops) as required, will be considered included in this pay item.

Refer to Item 22 for concrete installation specifications. The Contractor is required to remove forms within seven days of pour.

This item includes all earth excavation, grading, or fill required to set proper grades for replaced or new sidewalk, and all clean up and restoration including topsoil, irrigation repairs, and clean up as required within 10 days of removing the sidewalk following the new sidewalk installation.

Payment for this item will not be made until all items of work are complete.

Measurement and payment for this item of work shall be by square foot (SF).

Item 22: 6” Concrete drive approach or sidewalk or sidewalk ramp Item 23: 8” Concrete drive approach or sidewalk or sidewalk ramp A. These items of work shall be completed in accordance with Sections 801 and 803 of the MDOT

2020 Standard Specifications for Construction and current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction - “General Specifications for Pavement- Concrete Work/ Sidewalk and Handicap Ramps.”

Ready-mixed concrete shall be used and shall conform to 4000-HP 6.0-sack mix design with a minimum cementitious content of 564 lb/cy as listed in 2020 MDOT Standard Specification Table 1004-1, ASTM C-94 (alternate No. 2) ACI-301 and ACI-614, and MDOT 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction Sections 602, 603, 803 and 1004 thru 601.03. All exterior concrete shall have ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS or Slag Cement) substitution of at least 20% up to a maximum 25% of the total cement content. Air content shall range between 5.5% and 8%. The mix shall include a mid-range or high-range water reducing agent.

A copy of each concrete mixture design from the supplier shall be furnished to the Engineer for approval at least two weeks before any concrete placement.

A load ticket shall be provided for each load used on the project. Provide an automated printout of target and actual batch weights with each delivery ticket. If target and actual batch weight information is computer generated on a separate document, include the serial number of the corresponding delivery ticket, or other means of cross reference. Attach the automated printout of target and actual batch weights to the corresponding delivery ticket. Collect tickets accompanying loads of concrete and provide them to the inspector. The ticket shall indicate the mixture composition, batch time, and loading time. Water shall not be added to any load of concrete at the job site without the approval of a representative of the City of Royal Oak.

Any water added to the mixture shall be recorded in “gallons added” and noted onto the ticket by the driver.

B. The following work shall be considered included in the concrete items of work:

1. All earth excavation to base course elevation and to 1.5’ outside the back of curb for pavement and curb & gutter. All earth excavation necessary for the construction of driveway and sidewalk. Removal and disposal of asphaltic materials, bricks, rip-rap, and other unsuitable materials including roots, vegetation, etc. at a recognized landfill.

2. Backfilling with approved excavated material and compaction of backfill to 95% Modified proctor density adjacent to back of curb for pavement and curb & gutter, and edge of driveway and sidewalk.

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3. Grading, conditioning, and compaction of existing base material for pavement, concrete base, curb and gutter, driveway, and sidewalk. Existing base material shall be compacted to 95% Modified proctor density to a depth of 9” between lines 1.5’ outside the back of curb or 0.5’ outside the edge of driveway and sidewalk.

4. Furnishing and installing (on metal spades) 2’ long epoxy-coated #5 bars at all longitudinal pavement joints and at all longitudinal joints in concrete base. Maximum spacing for the epoxy-coated steel bars shall be 4-foot on center or as indicated on the Plans.

5. Furnishing and installing (on metal spades) two (2) longitudinal epoxy-coated #4 bars in the gutter pan for all 7” or 9” concrete pavement, and all concrete curb & gutter. #4 bars shall be placed 4” and 20” from back of curb for all concrete pavement and curb & gutter.

6. Furnishing and installing ½” fiber board for expansion joints within all pavement, base, driveway, sidewalk, curb and gutter, at drive approach where approach connects to back of curb, and within bulkhead joints as described in the current version of the City of Royal Standard Specifications for Construction “General Specifications for Pavement- Concrete Work.” Fiber joint filler installed at driveway approaches and at handicap ramps shall be sealed with hot poured rubber-asphalt. In lieu of sealed ½ paper where drive approach connects to back of curb, a ¼ wide full depth asphalt expansion (dummy) paper can be used.

7. Any special forming necessary for preserving trees, providing curb drops or varying the curb height or gutter pan to match existing curb or gutter pan elevations.

8. Saw cutting relief cuts at all Symbol D, D1 and E3 joints within 7” or 9” concrete pavement, excluding D1 and E3 joints that butt up against ends of curb and gutter sections or abut concrete pavement with asphalt cap. Refer to Pavement Jointing details.

9. Providing final saw cuts, furnishing and installing foam backer road and hot poured rubber-asphalt at all joints within 7” or 9” concrete pavement, excluding joints that butt up against ends of curb and gutter sections or abut concrete pavement with asphalt cap. New pavement shall be sealed prior to opening road to traffic.

10. Sealing with hot poured rubber-asphalt of all relief cuts in adjacent existing concrete pavement.

11. Thorough cleaning of all new pavement or base prior to joint sealing. Thoroughly cleaning all new pavements prior to opening the pavement to traffic.

12. Furnishing and installing (on metal spades) 2’ long epoxy-coated #5 bars at 4’ on center maximum at - joints in 6” concrete driveway and sidewalk when the Engineer directs that the driveway approach shall be performed in two pours to maintain access to a non-residential property.

C. Pavement jointing for all concrete pavement shall conform to the details on the Plans. Location of joints shall be as indicated on the Plans or as indicated in the current version of the City of Royal Standard Specifications for Construction- “Concrete Work.” Relief saw cuts at symbol D and D1 joints shall be 1/8” wide and 2” deep for 6” Pavement, 2-1/4” deep for 7” pavement and 3” deep for 9” pavement.

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D. Pavement jointing for all 6”-9” concrete base shall conform to the details on the Plans, except that the final saw cut, backer rod, and sealing shown shall not be provided. For symbol E3 joints, the 1” fiber filler shall extend to the finished surface of the base. For symbol D and D1 joints, the joints may be tooled, saw cut, or formed using 1/8” wide dummy paper to the depths previously indicated for new pavement. Location of joints in concrete base shall align with existing joints as directed by the Engineer. Transverse joints shall be spaced at intervals not to exceed 1.5 times the longitudinal joint spacing.

E. Non-reinforced concrete driveway approach, and sidewalk shall conform to the details on the

Plans. Plane of weakness joints shall be tooled joints to 1/3 thickness of the driveway or sidewalk for 4” or 6” thick concrete. Plane of weakness joints for 8” thick concrete driveway or sidewalk shall be made with ¼” wide x 2” high fiberboard (dummy paper) unless directed otherwise by the Engineer. Expansion joints for driveway approaches and sidewalk shall be ½” fiberboard installed flush with the surface. In addition, expansion joints shall be installed in runs of sidewalk at intervals not exceeding 50 feet. All sidewalk shall have a transverse slope towards the street of at least 1/8” per foot. Longitudinal slope of sidewalk shall not exceed 1” per foot. Thickness of driveway approaches and sidewalk within the influence of driveway approaches shall be as indicated on the Plans unless directed otherwise by the Engineer. Thickness of sidewalk handicap ramps shall also be as indicated on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer. In general, handicap ramps at local street intersections shall be 6” thick and ramps at major street intersections shall be 8” thick. Sidewalk across driveway approaches shall be 6” thick unless otherwise directed. All other sidewalk shall be 4” thick concrete.

F. Concrete curb and concrete curb and gutter shall conform to existing curbing or as directed by the Engineer. It will be paid per lineal foot installed as measured along the base of the curb face.

Location of joints shall be as indicated on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer. Contraction joints shall be tooled to a depth as indicated in the details. Expansion joints shall be symbol E3 joints as described in paragraph E.

G. Heavy construction equipment including concrete delivery trucks shall not be allowed on new concrete surfaces for a minimum of seven (7) days unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.

Measurement and payment for these items of work shall be by square yard (SY).

Item 24: Detectable warning surface This item of work consists of supplying a detectable warning surface to be installed at all curb openings (drop curbs) installed for sidewalk ramps as indicated in Section 2.00 of the current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction- “Sidewalk and Handicap Ramps” and Section 803 in the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction.

The detectable warning surface shall extend the full width of and centered in the drop curb, but in no case shall the width of the surface installed be less than 5 feet.

The Contractor shall provide written certification to the Engineer that the detectable warning surface complies with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Access Guidelines (ADAAG) Draft Section 1108. The detectable warning surface shall be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the latest version of MDOT Standard Plan No. R-28-K.

The surface materials shall be cast-in place and installed so that the edge nearest the back of curb line is at the back of curb line. The detectable warning material shall be ADA Solutions ™-

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Clay Red (Federal Color Code 22144), Armor-tile ™- Brick Red (Federal Color Code 22144) or approved equal.

The detectable warning surface will be paid based on the length of the standard 2’ width detectable warning surface at the contract unit price per linear foot (LF) measured in place. If the angle points are cut off, the measurement will be taken from the centerline of 2’ width.

Item 25: 7" Non-reinforced concrete pavement with or without integral curb Item 26: 9" Non-reinforced concrete pavement with or without integral curb Refer to the current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction- "General Specifications for Material Testing" and "General Specifications for Concrete.”

Placement shall conform to details shown on pages PD-10 through PD-13, and as directed by the Engineer in the field. These items shall consist of placement of concrete pavement on a prepared 21AA Limestone aggregate base. Included in these items is preparation of the proper sub-base cross-section for new pavement. Refer to Item 22 for concrete mix and installation specifications.

Measurement and payment for these items of work shall be by the square yard (SY).

Item 27: Bollards with covers This item of work consists of furnishing and installing concrete-filled steel pipe bollards with high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bollard covers at the locations shown on the plans. The work shall include all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to complete the installation, including preparation, excavation, backfilling, disposal of unsuitable materials, and placement of concrete.

Steel pipe shall conform to ASTM A53/A53M, Type E. Concrete shall be Grade 4000 and shall comply with Section 1004 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction. Mortar and grout shall comply with Section 1005.

Bollards shall be installed plumb and set to the required alignment and elevation. Pipes shall be securely braced to prevent movement or displacement during concrete placement and curing.

Unless otherwise noted in the Plans, bollards shall be 6-inch in diameter and shall extend 48 inches above ground.

HDPE bollard covers shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and specifications.

Item 28: Speed humps- Linwood Avenue- Berkshire Road- Trafford Road This item of work includes the supply and installation of rubber composite speed humps, including all materials, labor and equipment.

The speed humps material shall be supplied from the manufacturer Traffic Logix (https://trafficlogix.com/speed-humps) or approved equal:

Jim Entwistle- Territory Manager jentwistle@trafficlogix.com 217-741-1639- Mobile

All speed humps shall be 14 feet in depth (along the direction of vehicle travel), 4 inches in height with the White Chevron Arrow marking option. The width will vary per street as indicated in below:

https://trafficlogix.com/speed-humps mailto:jentwistle@trafficlogix.com

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• Linwood Avenue (2) 14L x 33W x 4” H

• Berkshire Road (3) 14L x 24W x 4” H

• Trafford Road (1) 14L x 24W x 4” H

Installation shall comply with all manufacturer installation instructions. Speed humps signs (paid under Item 33) must be placed the same day of the speed humps installed. Measurement and payment for this item of work shall be by the square foot (SF) installed.

Item 29: Turf establishment This item is intended for restoration of all disturbed project areas including either side of new sidewalks, driveways, driveway approaches, at back of curb, areas of pavement or sidewalk elimination, locations affected by new water main / water service installation, and stockpile areas as directed by the Engineer.

This item shall include the installation of topsoil and Class A sodding in accordance with sections 816.03, 917.06, 917.12 and 917.14 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction and the current version of the City of Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction- “General Specifications for Restoration.” The Contractor shall provide sod consisting of a densely rooted blend of at least two bluegrass varieties with at least 30 percent creeping red fescue content, free of weeds, and grown on the same or similar soil as the topsoil on the project.

Prior to sod installation, the Contractor shall grade disturbed areas as directed by the engineer and place 2 to 3 inches of topsoil, which shall be plate compacted. Removal of excess graded materials shall be considered included as part of this item. The Contractor shall thoroughly water all earth beds at sodding areas at such times and in such amounts to assure root establishment and growth. Water for sod watering will be provided to the Contractor by city hydrants along the street as approved by the Engineer. Watering as required shall be included in this item.

Seed and mulch shall be placed in all non-residential areas and other areas where directed by the Engineer, such as areas with exposed roots. The seed shall be applied at a rate of 250 lb./acre evenly to a properly prepared topsoil surface and shall have the following composition:

30% Fults Pucinellia 30% Dawson Red Fescue 30% Park Kentucky Blue 10% Pennfine Perennial Rye, minimum purity 97%

Provide, install, and anchor mulch blankets within one calendar day after seeding. Secure with net anchors. Overlap blanket edges by 2 inches and shingle lap blanket ends with a 6-inch overlap. Place net anchors along joint edges and blanket centerlines no greater than 2 feet apart.

All labor, materials and equipment shall be included in this item.

Turf Establishment will be measured by horizontal length in road centerline stations of 100 feet and includes both sides of the existing roadway, excluding paved intersections (curb to curb), and will be paid for by the station (STA) to the nearest 0.5 ft. of sod or seed and mulch placed as directed by the Engineer.

Item 30: Relocate or replace lawn irrigation heads This item of work shall consist of all work required to relocate or replace lawn irrigation heads within the road right-of-way or private property when directed by the Engineer. Irrigation heads that are

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damaged by the Contractor shall be replaced in kind including any fittings, clamps, nipples, drains, protective covering, etc.

Heads shall be relocated as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall adjust the spray pattern of each head that is relocated or replaced. Payment shall be made for each (EA) irrigation head relocated or replaced.

Item 31: Relocate or replace lawn irrigation piping This item of work shall consist of all work required to relocate or replace lawn irrigation piping.within the road right-of-way or private property when directed by the Engineer. Irrigation piping that is damaged by the Contractor shall be replaced in kind including any fittings, clamps, nipples, drains, protective covering, etc. Irrigation piping shall be relocated as directed by the Engineer. The abutting property owner shall flush and test the relocated piping and any necessary repairs shall be made by the Contractor before payment by the city.

Payment shall be made per lineal foot (LF) of piping relocated or replaced.

Item 32: Landscape timbers, treated This item of work consists of furnishing, cutting, and installing new preservative-treated landscape timbers at locations where public sidewalk is replaced if directed by the Engineer. Refer to page RD-1 of the current Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction for a detail drawing. The timbers shall be installed directly adjacent to the public sidewalk. When the new timbers are an extension of existing timbers, the work shall include cutting, removal, and off-site disposal of portions of the existing timbers when directed by the Engineer. When the new timbers are installed in tiers, the work shall include drilling holes, and furnishing and installing steel anchor pins (dowels).

The landscape timbers shall be cut as necessary and installed on a compacted base adjacent to the sidewalk. For landscape timbers installed in tiers, 45° beveled ends shall be cut and 3/4 inch diameter holes shall be drilled for steel anchor pins along the centerline of the tier being installed.

Holes shall be drilled 10 inches from the end of each timber so that a minimum of two (2) anchor pins are installed for each timber. Holes shall be drilled to extend 4 inches into the adjacent tier below. Each tier shall be recessed 1/2” towards the embankment with respect to the adjacent tier below, and the joints between timbers along each tier shall be staggered with respected to the joints in the adjacent tier below.

Landscape timbers shall meet the requirements specified in Section 912 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, except as otherwise specified herein. Landscape timbers to be furnished shall be preservative-treated No. 2 Grade timbers maximum 8 feet in length.

The landscape timbers furnished shall be nominal 6” x 6” size timbers. When the timbers to be installed are an extension of existing timbers, the nominal size of the new timbers shall equal the nominal size of the existing timbers. Where landscape timbers are to be installed in tiers, 8 inches long x 5/8” diameter steel anchor pins (dowels) shall be furnished per Subsection 908.10 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction.

The completed work of this item will be measured in place by length in feet of new landscape timber installed along each tier. The contract unit price will be payment per lineal foot (LF) of

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timber installed in full for furnishing, cutting, and installing landscape timbers including steel anchors.

Item 33: Sign, Type B, Prismatic including sign post This item of work shall be done in accordance with Section 810 of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction. This item of work shall consist of installing Type B Prismatic Signs on standard 3lb. galvanized signpost. Signs posts and signs should be installed according to MDOT Detail SIGN-100-G. An M-02 breakaway assembly shall be installed with each sign post. These items shall provide for all labor and materials required to install the signs and signposts.

The signs on each signpost, signpost, and breakaway assembly shall be considered as one unit, which will be paid as each (EA). Any new installations within a paved concrete area the posts shall be placed in plastic sleeves and backfilled with pea stone and sealed with grout which shall be considered included in this item.

Item 34: Traffic control, complete These items of work shall be performed in accordance with applicable portions of the 2020 MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction, the current version of the Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction- “General Specifications for Construction Signing and Barricading”, and the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

The work shall include all services, labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary for the furnishing, operating, and moving of traffic control devices, which includes construction signing, plastic drums, Type II Barricades, Type III Barricades, lighted arrow board, and temporary concrete barrier.

Construction signing - Sign, type B, temporary, prismatic shall be done in accordance with Public Act 315 of 2003 effective April 8, 2004, the provisions of Sections 922 and 812 of the MDOT 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction, and signing shall conform to the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices except as otherwise specified herein.

Orange construction signage 4’x4’ shall have required flashers applied, and “Work Zone Begins” / “Ends” signage applies to all work performed under this contract.

The following specifications apply to the current version of the Royal Oak Standard Specifications for Construction- “General Specifications for Construction Signing and Barricading”” Section 1.04 and the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. All barricading shall meet requirements specified in "Traffic Control" in Special Instructions to Bidders.

During the construction operations, a W20-1 (Road Work Ahead) sign shall be posted at each end of the street being worked on and on side streets abutting streets being worked on. Also, R11-2 signs (Road Closed) may be required as directed by the Engineer.

A "Fresh Tar" sign must also be placed prior to priming all roads.

This item includes furnishing, maintaining, installing, relocation and removal of traffic control devices. No claim for additional compensation will be allowed for barricades that are stolen, damaged by traffic or vandalized. Placement shall be as directed by the Engineer and per the requirements of the current edition of the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

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Plastic drums, high intensity, shall have closed tops and sufficient ballast to prevent overturning.

Payment shall include furnishing, maintaining, installation, relocation, and removal. This item of work also includes any tubular marker installed as a substitute for a lighted plastic drum in order to maintain a minimum 10’ lane width that otherwise could not be achieved with a drum.

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