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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) Addendum that modifies contract JCGU 21-7001 for the Repair of Griffin Avenue at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. The addendum replaces the original traffic warning signage requirements with a comprehensive solar-powered automatic pedestrian crosswalk warning system specification dated May 27, 2026.
The system comprises five primary components: solar-powered wireless master/slave controllers (LGS-UC-MASTER SOLAR AHE and LGS-UC-SLAVE SOLAR AHE, minimum 80W with 200AH capacity); four automatic/passive pedestrian detection bollard sensors (LGS-T6L extended range units) using infrared transmitter/receiver technology with field-adjustable alignment; four MUTCD-compliant Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) operating under FHWA IA-21 specifications; two pedestrian push-button assemblies (LGS-PBA) with four LED confirmation indicators; and MUTCD standard supplemental plaques and LED illuminated pedestrian crossing signs (W-16-7P arrow plaques and W11-2-B-30 FYG signs). The system must support a minimum of 325 activations per day at 20 seconds each and operate for 10 days without recharge at 4+ hours of daily sunlight. Installation requirements include verification of field dimensions, coordination with government to avoid utility conflicts, proper grounding and electrical compliance per NEC codes, ADA-compliant pedestrian access maintenance, and comprehensive testing and commissioning prior to final acceptance. The contractor must provide training on system operation and maintenance, as-built documentation, and submit a traffic control plan for approval. All equipment must be new, factory-configured for integrated operation, and installed per manufacturer specifications using stainless steel hardware throughout.
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JCGU 25-7001 Repair Griffin Avenue May 27, 2026 Addendum-001 Solar Powered Automatic Pedestrian Signal Control
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STATEMENT OF WORK
JCGU 21-7001 Repair Griffin Avenue
This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements for construction services for “JCGU 21-7001 Repair Griffin Avenue” located at Goodfellow AFB, TX. The work covered by this SOW consists of furnishing all labor, equipment and material, and performing all work in accordance with specifications and drawings, and subject to the terms and conditions of this contract.
The following work items are hereby modified as follows:
Description:
Statement of Work, dated 2/12/2026
a. DELETE: Paragraph 2.1.2 -TRAFFIC WARNING FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGNAGE: The system shall automatically activate a visual warning to drivers when a pedestrian is detected approaching or entering the crosswalk. The system and all its components must be compliant with the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The system shall utilize a passive pedestrian detection system consisting of two bollards spaced for a marching formation to pass through. All system components (detection bollards, signs, and flashing beacons) shall communicate wirelessly, eliminating the need for trenching or physical wiring between components. Upon pedestrian detection by the bollard system, the LED-flashing border signs shall immediately begin to flash. The flashing shall continue for a pre-programmed and field-adjustable duration, sufficient for a group of pedestrians (march formation) to cross the entire street at a normal walking speed or ~3.5 feet per second.
b. ADD:
SECTION 34 41 36 – PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK WARNING SYSTEM
(Hybrid Prescriptive/Performance Specification)
PART 1 – GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. This section covers the furnishing, installation, and commissioning of a complete Pedestrian Crosswalk Warning System, including:
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1. Solar-powered wireless controllers
2. Automatic/passive pedestrian detection bollard sensors
3. MUTCD-compliant Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFBs)
4. Pedestrian push-button assemblies
5. MUTCD Standard Supplemental Plaques and Signs
B. The system shall provide a high-visibility, pedestrian-activated warning treatment designed to increase driver yielding and enhance pedestrian safety at unsignalized crosswalks.
C. All components shall be compatible, fully integrated, and capable of synchronized operation.
1.2 REFERENCES
A. FHWA Interim Approval IA-21 – Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons
B. MUTCD – Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
C. FCC Regulations – Wireless communication devices
D. NEMA 3R – Enclosure standards
E. MUTCD - Standard Supplemental Plaques
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data:
1. RRFB assemblies, controllers, bollard sensors, push-button assemblies
2. Electrical and communication interface requirements
3. Solar panel and battery specifications
4. MUTCD - Standard Supplemental Plaques
B. Performance Documentation:
1. Compliance with IA-21 flash pattern requirements
2. Photometric performance data
3. Wireless communication range verification
C. Warranty:
1. Manufacturer’s standard warranty for all system components
1.4 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. The system shall provide continuous operational readiness and operate reliably in temperatures, sunlight, precipitation, and dust typical of outdoor roadway environments
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B. Activation shall initiate a coordinated flashing sequence across all connected devices.
C. The system shall support both passive and manual pedestrian activation.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS
2.1 SOLAR POWERED WIRELESS CONTROLLERS
Part Numbers: LGS-UC-MASTER SOLAR AHE (1 EA) Advanced High Energy (Minimum 80W, 200AH), and LGS-UC-SLAVE SOLAR AHE (1 EA) Advanced High Energy (80W, 200AH).
A. The solar-powered wireless controller system shall provide a high-visibility pedestrian crosswalk warning treatment designed to increase driver yielding and maintain continuous operational readiness.
B. Activation run time shall be factory preset to 20 seconds and field adjustable.
C. The system shall use a wireless master/slave topology with FCC-approved matched transceivers capable of secure communication up to 250 ft between crosswalk approaches.
D. Each solar enclosure shall support:
1. Two pedestrian detection bollards
2. Two illuminated signs
3. Two RRFB units
4. A minimum of 325 activations/day at 20 seconds each
5. 10 days of operation without recharge with at least 4 hours of sun/day
E. Additional solar panels or batteries shall be provided if required to meet performance criteria.
F. Controllers and transceivers shall be factory installed and pre-wired in a NEMA 3R vented aluminum cabinet.
Installation: Mount solar panel, sign(s), and push-button enclosure to the pole.
Connect solar panel, battery, flashing outputs, and activation inputs per manufacturer requirements and project drawings.
2.2 AUTOMATIC/PASSIVE PEDESTRIAN DETECTION BOLLARD SENSOR
ACTIVATION SYSTEM
Part Number: LGS-T6L (4 EA) – Extended Range (Standard White)
A. The system shall consist of T6L-type bollard detection arrays, forming pedestrian entry “gateways” using two opposing bollards at each crosswalk entrance.
B. Bollards shall automatically activate the crosswalk warning system when pedestrians walk between paired units.
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C. Activation shall initiate LED warning signs, and/or RRFB assemblies.
D. The system shall be directionally sensitive, activating only when pedestrians enter, not exit, the crosswalk.
E. Bollards shall use factory-preset IR transmitter/receiver modules with field-adjustable alignment, orientation, and sensitivity.
F. The IR beam shall detect objects at any walking speed.
G. A failsafe mode shall activate a default flash pattern if the IR beam is blocked or misaligned.
H. Standard-range bollards shall support 15 ft separation; extended-range bollards shall support 100 ft.
I. Bollards shall be installed 1.5–4 ft from the curb unless site geometry requires otherwise.
J. Each bollard shall include three internally illuminated LED markers for 24/7 visibility.
K. Contractor shall review pedestrian behavior to ensure bollard placement aligns with natural crossing paths.
2.3 MUTCD RRFB FLASHING WARNING BEACON
Part Number: LGS-RRFB (4 EA)
A. The RRFB shall be MUTCD-compliant and operate under FHWA IA-21.
B. The RRFB shall be a pedestrian-activated, high-visibility yellow warning beacon integrated with pedestrian crossing signs.
C. The system shall support passive activation (T6 bollards) and manual pushbutton activation.
D. Upon activation, the RRFB shall initiate the IA-21 WW+S rapid-flash pattern.
E. LED indications shall be visible up to 2,000 ft at night.
F. RRFB assemblies shall be powered by AC, solar, or solar-wireless controllers.
Installation: RRFBs shall mount using 3/8-inch hole sign-mount brackets with stainless steel straps for 2–12 inch diameter poles, providing secure, vibration-resistant attachment.
2.4 SYSTEM PUSH BUTTON ASSEMBLY WITH FOUR LEDs
Part Number: LGS-PBA (2 EA)
A. Pedestrian activation devices shall provide a reliable, accessible, intuitive means of system activation.
B. Devices shall provide immediate visual confirmation via four integrated LEDs.
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C. Activation shall initiate a synchronized flashing sequence across sign-mounted warning systems.
D. Devices shall be operable by all users, including those with limited mobility.
E. Devices shall be installed at each end of the crosswalk and meet accessibility requirements.
F. Devices shall integrate with all system controllers and maintain continuous operational readiness.
2.5 SYSTEM MUTCD Standard Supplemental Plaques and Signs
Part Number: W-16-7P(L) Arrow Plaque (2 EA), W-16-7P(R) Arrow Plaque (2EA), W11-2-B-30 FYG LED Illuminated Pedestrian Crossing Sign (4 EA)
A. W-16-7P(L) MUTCD DOWNWARD DIAGONAL ARROW PLAQUE (LEFT
FACING), 12" × 24": The W-16-7P(L) plaque shall be a 12-inch by 24-inch supplemental warning sign conforming to the MUTCD (11th Edition) requirements for W16-series plaques. The sign shall display a black downward diagonal arrow pointing left on a fluorescent yellow (FY) retroreflective background. The plaque shall be fabricated from aluminum sheet, minimum 0.080-inch thickness, with ASTM Type XI (Diamond Grade) retroreflective sheeting or agency-approved equivalent. The plaque shall be installed directly below the parent warning sign (typically W11-2, W11-15, or S1-1) to indicate that the crossing or condition is located immediately to the left of the sign assembly. Mounting hardware shall be stainless steel and fully compatible with the pole type.
B. W-16-7P(R) MUTCD DOWNWARD DIAGONAL ARROW PLAQUE (RIGHT
FACING), 12" × 24": The W-16-7P(R) plaque shall be a 12-inch by 24-inch supplemental warning sign meeting all MUTCD (11th Edition) requirements for W16-series plaques. The sign shall display a black downward diagonal arrow pointing right on a fluorescent yellow (FY) retroreflective background. The plaque shall be constructed from 0.080-inch aluminum with ASTM Type XI retroreflective sheeting or approved equal. The plaque shall be mounted immediately below the associated warning sign to indicate that the crossing or hazard is located to the right of the sign assembly. All mounting hardware shall be stainless steel and installed per manufacturer and agency requirements.
C. W11-BB-FYG MUTCD Compliant LED Illuminated PEDESTRIAN WARNING SIGH (30" PENTAGON, FYG): The W11-BB-FYG LED Illuminated Pedestrian Crossing Sign shall be a 30-inch, diamond-shaped warning sign designed in full compliance with the MUTCD, 11th Edition, including all applicable federal and state supplements. The sign shall display the standard MUTCD pedestrian symbol in black on a fluorescent yellow-green background, providing high visibility for both daytime and nighttime conditions. The sign substrate shall consist of 0.080-inch aluminum meeting ASTM B209 requirements, free of dents, warping, or surface imperfections. The sign face shall be fabricated using ASTM Type XI fluorescent
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PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install all components per manufacturer recommendations and project drawings.
B. Ensure proper alignment, sensitivity, and orientation of bollard sensors.
C. Verify secure mounting of RRFBs, solar panels, and push-button assemblies.
D. Ensure all wiring and connections support full system functionality.
3.2 FIELD TESTING
A. Test the complete system to verify:
1. Proper activation via pushbutton and passive detection
2. Correct IA-21 WW+S flash pattern
3. Wireless communication between master and slave controllers
4. Synchronization of all warning devices
5. Visibility and performance under ambient conditions
B. Correct deficiencies prior to acceptance.
3.3 TRAINING
A. Provide training to Government personnel on system operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
3.4 CLOSEOUT
A. Provide all documentation, including maintenance instructions, operational descriptions, and warranty information.
c. ADD:
Add the following construction note sheets as if incorporated into the Drawing Set:
GENERAL NOTES – PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK WARNING SYSTEM
1. ALL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE NEW AND OF CURRENT
MANUFACTURE.
2. ALL WORK SHALL CONFORM TO THE MUTCD, FHWA IA-21, PROJECT
SPECIFICATIONS, AND MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS.
3. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL FIELD DIMENSIONS AND EQUIPMENT
LOCATIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
4. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE FINAL EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS WITH
GOVERNMENT TO AVOID CONFLICTS WITH UTILITIES, SIDEWALKS, ADA
ROUTES, AND DRAINAGE FEATURES.
5. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROTECT ALL EXISTING UTILITIES AND
INFRASTRUCTURE. DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE
REPAIRED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE GOVERNMENT.
6. ALL ELECTRICAL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH NEC, LOCAL CODES, AND
UTILITY PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS.
7. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL MOUNTING HARDWARE, BRACKETS,
STRAPS, WIRING, CONNECTORS, AND FASTENERS REQUIRED FOR A
COMPLETE AND FUNCTIONAL SYSTEM.
8. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE UNOBSTRUCTED VISIBILITY
OF SIGNS, RRFBs, BOLLARDS, AND PUSH BUTTONS.
9. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE SOLAR PANELS ARE ORIENTED FOR MAXIMUM
SUN EXPOSURE AND ARE FREE FROM SHADING BY TREES, STRUCTURES, OR
POLES.
10. ALL WIRING SHALL BE NEATLY ROUTED, SECURED, AND PROTECTED FROM
WEATHER, ABRASION, AND VANDALISM.
11. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS DURING
CONSTRUCTION AND SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL ADA REQUIREMENTS.
12. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE MUTCD.
13. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE PROPERLY GROUNDED AND PROTECTED FROM
ELECTRICAL SURGES.
14. ALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS SHALL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT ROTATION,
MOVEMENT, OR LOOSENING UNDER WIND OR VIBRATION.
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15. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH GOVERNMENT FOR SYSTEM
POWER-UP, TESTING, AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE.
16. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL PACKAGING, DEBRIS, AND CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS FROM THE SITE UPON COMPLETION.
17. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION SHOWING FINAL
EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS, WIRING PATHS, AND FIELD ADJUSTMENTS.
18. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE GOVERNMENT TRAINING ON SYSTEM
OPERATION, TROUBLESHOOTING, AND MAINTENANCE.
19. ALL EQUIPMENT PART NUMBERS (LGS-UC-MASTER SOLAR AHE, LGS-UC-SLAVE
SOLAR AHE, LGS-T6L, LGS-RRFB, W-16-7pL Arrow Sign, W-16-7pR Arrow Sign, and LGS-W11-BB-FYG) SHALL BE INSTALLED AS LISTED UNLESS AN APPROVED
EQUAL IS AUTHORIZED IN WRITING.
20. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THAT ALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS OPERATE IN A
FULLY SYNCHRONIZED MANNER INCLUDING RRFBs, LED WARNING SIGNS, BOLLARD SENSORS, AND PUSH BUTTON ASSEMBLIES.
CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE NOTES – PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK WARNING
SYSTEM
1. CONTRACTOR SHALL REVIEW ALL PLANS, DETAILS, AND SPECIFICATIONS
PRIOR TO BEGINNING WORK.
2. CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD-VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS, POLE
LOCATIONS, ADA ROUTES, AND UTILITY CONFLICTS BEFORE INSTALLATION.
3. CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE MUTCD PRIOR TO ANY WORK IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY.
4. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AT ALL TIMES AND
PROVIDE ADA-COMPLIANT DETOURS AS REQUIRED.
5. INSTALL FOUNDATIONS, POLES, AND MOUNTING HARDWARE. VERIFY POLE
ORIENTATION AND SIGN VISIBILITY PRIOR TO FINAL TIGHTENING.
6. INSTALL SOLAR PANELS, CONTROLLER CABINETS, AND WIRING CONDUIT AS
REQUIRED. ENSURE SOLAR PANELS ARE ORIENTED FOR MAXIMUM SUN
EXPOSURE AND FREE OF SHADING.
7. INSTALL RRFB ASSEMBLIES, LED WARNING SIGNS, AND ASSOCIATED
BRACKETS. VERIFY ALIGNMENT AND VISIBILITY FROM THE APPROACHING
MOTORIST’S VIEWPOINT.
8. INSTALL PASSIVE PEDESTRIAN DETECTION BOLLARDS AT LOCATIONS SHOWN.
ALIGN IR TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER MODULES AND VERIFY PROPER
DETECTION RANGE.
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9. INSTALL PEDESTRIAN PUSH BUTTON ASSEMBLIES AT EACH END OF THE
CROSSWALK. VERIFY ADA-COMPLIANT HEIGHT, CLEAR SPACE, AND
ORIENTATION.
10. CONNECT ALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS INCLUDING SOLAR PANELS, BATTERIES,
CONTROLLERS, RRFBs, BOLLARDS, AND PUSH BUTTONS PER MANUFACTURER
REQUIREMENTS.
11. VERIFY WIRE ROUTING IS NEAT, SECURED, AND PROTECTED FROM WEATHER,
ABRASION, AND VANDALISM.
12. PERFORM INITIAL POWER-UP OF THE SYSTEM AND VERIFY CONTROLLER
OPERATION, BATTERY STATUS, AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
MASTER AND SLAVE UNITS.
13. TEST PASSIVE BOLLARD ACTIVATION TO CONFIRM DIRECTIONAL DETECTION
AND PROPER SYSTEM RESPONSE.
14. TEST PUSH BUTTON ACTIVATION TO CONFIRM IMMEDIATE LED FEEDBACK AND
SYSTEM RESPONSE.
15. VERIFY RRFBs DISPLAY THE FHWA IA-21 WW+S RAPID FLASH PATTERN UPON
ACTIVATION.
16. VERIFY SYNCHRONIZATION OF ALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS INCLUDING RRFBs, LED SIGNS, BOLLARDS, AND PUSH BUTTONS.
17. CORRECT ANY DEFICIENCIES AND RETEST UNTIL THE SYSTEM OPERATES AS
INTENDED.
18. PROVIDE GOVERNMENT WITH TRAINING ON SYSTEM OPERATION,
TROUBLESHOOTING, AND MAINTENANCE.
19. SUBMIT AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION SHOWING FINAL EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS,
WIRING PATHS, AND FIELD ADJUSTMENTS.
20. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, PACKAGING, AND TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL
DEVICES UPON COMPLETION OF WORK.
TRAFFIC CONTROL NOTES – PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK WARNING SYSTEM
1. ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL SHALL CONFORM TO THE MUTCD, AND LOCAL
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS.
2. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT A TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN (TCP) FOR
APPROVAL.
3. CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES PRIOR TO
BEGINNING ANY WORK WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY.
4. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN SAFE VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
THROUGH OR AROUND THE WORK AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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5. ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES SHALL BE CLEAN, VISIBLE, AND IN GOOD
WORKING CONDITION THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT.
6. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ADVANCE WARNING SIGNS, CHANNELIZING
DEVICES, AND BARRICADES AS REQUIRED BY THE APPROVED TCP.
7. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL SIGNS ARE MOUNTED AT PROPER
HEIGHTS AND ORIENTED TOWARD APPROACHING TRAFFIC.
8. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE FLAGGERS WHEN REQUIRED BY THE TCP OR
WHEN DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER.
9. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE WITH LOCAL AGENCIES FOR ANY
REQUIRED LANE CLOSURES, DETOURS, OR ROADWAY SHUTDOWNS.
10. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY EMERGENCY SERVICES OF ANY ROADWAY
IMPACTS THAT MAY AFFECT RESPONSE ROUTES.
11. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL PEDESTRIAN DETOURS ARE
ADA-COMPLIANT AND CLEARLY SIGNED.
12. CONTRACTOR SHALL INSPECT ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES DAILY AND
AFTER ANY WEATHER EVENT OR INCIDENT.
13. ANY DAMAGED, DISPLACED, OR NON-FUNCTIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL
DEVICES SHALL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.
14. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE OR COVER ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
THAT ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO CURRENT WORK OPERATIONS.
15. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT TRAFFIC CONTROL IS ADJUSTED AS WORK
PROGRESSES TO MAINTAIN SAFE CONDITIONS.
16. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE NIGHTTIME TRAFFIC CONTROL LIGHTING AND
REFLECTIVE DEVICES AS REQUIRED FOR VISIBILITY.
17. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT NO EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, OR VEHICLES
ENCROACH INTO OPEN TRAVEL LANES WITHOUT PROPER TRAFFIC CONTROL.
18. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES UPON
COMPLETION OF WORK AND RESTORE ROADWAY CONDITIONS TO NORMAL
OPERATION.
EXCAVATION & BACKFILL NOTES – PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK WARNING
1. ALL EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL OPERATIONS SHALL CONFORM TO THE
PROJECT PLANS, DETAILS, AND SPECIFICATIONS.
2. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITY LOCATIONS PRIOR
TO EXCAVATION. ANY CONFLICTS SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE ENGINEER.
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3. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED SHORING, BRACING, AND
SAFETY MEASURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA REQUIREMENTS.
4. ALL EXCAVATIONS SHALL BE MADE TO THE DEPTHS AND DIMENSIONS AS
SHOWN ON THE PLANS OR AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER.
5. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL LOOSE MATERIAL, ORGANICS, AND
UNSUITABLE SOILS FROM THE EXCAVATION PRIOR TO FOUNDATION OR
CONDUIT INSTALLATION.
6. IF UNSUITABLE SOILS ARE ENCOUNTERED, CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE
ENGINEER BEFORE PROCEEDING.
7. ALL TRENCHES SHALL BE EXCAVATED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING
SPACE AND PROPER BEDDING FOR CONDUITS AND FOUNDATIONS.
8. CONDUITS SHALL BE INSTALLED ON A FIRM, UNIFORM BED FREE OF ROCKS
OR SHARP OBJECTS.
9. BACKFILL MATERIAL SHALL CONSIST OF APPROVED SOIL FREE OF DEBRIS,
ORGANICS, AND LARGE ROCKS.
10. BACKFILL SHALL BE PLACED IN UNIFORM LIFTS NOT EXCEEDING 8 INCHES
LOOSE DEPTH UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED.
11. EACH LIFT OF BACKFILL SHALL BE COMPACTED TO THE SPECIFIED DENSITY
USING APPROVED EQUIPMENT.
12. CONTRACTOR SHALL AVOID DAMAGE TO CONDUITS, FOUNDATIONS, AND
OTHER INSTALLED MATERIALS DURING BACKFILL OPERATIONS.
13. BACKFILL SHALL BE COMPACTED EVENLY AROUND FOUNDATIONS TO
PREVENT SETTLEMENT OR TILTING.
14. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL TRENCHES AND EXCAVATIONS ARE
RESTORED TO ORIGINAL OR BETTER CONDITION.
15. ANY SETTLEMENT OCCURRING PRIOR TO FINAL ACCEPTANCE SHALL BE
CORRECTED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE GOVERNMENT.
16. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL EXCESS EXCAVATED
MATERIAL OFF-SITE UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED.
17. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN SAFE PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICLE ACCESS
AROUND EXCAVATION AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
18. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROTECT ALL EXCAVATIONS FROM WATER
ACCUMULATION AND SHALL DEWATER AS NECESSARY.
19. ANY DAMAGE TO EXISTING UTILITIES OR INFRASTRUCTURE SHALL BE
REPAIRED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE GOVERNMENT.
20. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION SHOWING FINAL
TRENCH LOCATIONS, DEPTHS, AND ANY FIELD ADJUSTMENTS.
FOUNDATION & FOOTING NOTES – PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK WARNING
1. ALL FOUNDATIONS AND FOOTINGS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURE REEOMENDATIONS, DETAILS, AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
2. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL FOUNDATION LOCATIONS IN THE FIELD
PRIOR TO EXCAVATION. ANY CONFLICTS SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE
ENGINEER.
3. ALL EXCAVATIONS SHALL BE MADE TO THE DEPTHS AND DIMENSIONS SHOWN
ON THE PLANS OR AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER.
4. CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL LOOSE MATERIAL, ORGANICS, AND
UNSUITABLE SOILS FROM THE EXCAVATION PRIOR TO PLACING CONCRETE.
5. ALL FOUNDATIONS SHALL BEAR ON FIRM, UNDISTURBED SOIL OR
ENGINEER-APPROVED COMPACTED BACKFILL.
6. IF UNSUITABLE SOILS ARE ENCOUNTERED, CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE
ENGINEER PRIOR TO PROCEEDING.
7. ALL REINFORCING STEEL SHALL BE INSTALLED AND SHALL BE SECURED TO
PREVENT MOVEMENT DURING CONCRETE PLACEMENT.
8. ALL ANCHOR BOLTS SHALL BE INSTALLED USING TEMPLATES TO ENSURE
PROPER ALIGNMENT, PROJECTION, AND BOLT PATTERN ORIENTATION.
9. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ANCHOR BOLT ORIENTATION FOR POLE BASES,
CONTROLLER CABINETS, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO POURING
CONCRETE.
10. ALL CONCRETE SHALL MEET THE SPECIFIED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH AND
SHALL BE PLACED, CONSOLIDATED, AND CURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS.
11. CONCRETE SHALL BE FREE OF HONEYCOMBING, VOIDS, AND SURFACE
DEFECTS. ANY DEFECTIVE AREAS SHALL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED AT NO
ADDITIONAL COST TO THE GOVERNMENT.
12. TOP OF FOUNDATION ELEVATIONS SHALL MATCH THOSE SHOWN ON THE
PLANS OR AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER.
13. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL POLE BASES ARE INSTALLED PLUMB
AND LEVEL AND THAT ANCHOR BOLTS ARE CLEAN AND FREE OF CONCRETE
RESIDUE.
14. ALL EMBEDDED CONDUITS SHALL BE INSTALLED AND SHALL BE SECURED
PRIOR TO CONCRETE PLACEMENT.
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15. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT AND BRACING FOR ALL
FORMS TO PREVENT MOVEMENT DURING CONCRETE PLACEMENT.
16. ALL FORMS SHALL BE REMOVED WITHOUT DAMAGING THE FOUNDATION OR
EXPOSED SURFACES.
17. BACKFILL AROUND FOUNDATIONS SHALL BE PLACED IN LIFTS AND
COMPACTED TO THE SPECIFIED DENSITY.
18. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROTECT FOUNDATIONS FROM DAMAGE, IMPACT, OR
PREMATURE LOADING UNTIL CONCRETE HAS ACHIEVED THE REQUIRED
STRENGTH.
19. ANY FOUNDATION OR FOOTING THAT DOES NOT MEET ALIGNMENT,
ELEVATION, OR STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE REMOVED AND
REPLACED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE GOVERNMENT.
20. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION SHOWING FINAL
FOUNDATION LOCATIONS, ELEVATIONS, AND ANY FIELD ADJUSTMENTS.
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT NOTES – PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK WARNING
1. ALL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE NEW, UNUSED, AND OF CURRENT
MANUFACTURE.
2. ALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS SHALL BE FULLY COMPATIBLE AND
FACTORY-CONFIGURED FOR INTEGRATED OPERATION.
3. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LISTED, LABELED, OR CERTIFIED AS REQUIRED BY
APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS.
4. ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SHALL COMPLY WITH NEC REQUIREMENTS
AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
5. ALL ENCLOSURES FOR CONTROLLERS AND ELECTRONICS SHALL BE NEMA 3R
OR BETTER, WEATHER-RESISTANT, AND SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR
INSTALLATION.
6. SOLAR PANELS SHALL BE SIZED TO MEET SYSTEM LOAD REQUIREMENTS AND
SHALL INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED MOUNTING HARDWARE AND WIRING.
7. BATTERIES SHALL BE SEALED, MAINTENANCE-FREE, AND RATED FOR
OUTDOOR SOLAR APPLICATIONS.
8. WIRELESS TRANSCEIVERS SHALL BE FCC-APPROVED AND MATCHED FOR
MASTER/SLAVE COMMUNICATION.
9. RRFB ASSEMBLIES SHALL BE MUTCD-COMPLIANT AND CAPABLE OF
PRODUCING THE FHWA IA-21 WW+S RAPID FLASH PATTERN.
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10. PASSIVE PEDESTRIAN DETECTION BOLLARDS SHALL INCLUDE
FACTORY-PRESET IR SENSORS WITH FIELD-ADJUSTABLE ALIGNMENT AND
SENSITIVITY.
11. PEDESTRIAN PUSH BUTTON ASSEMBLIES SHALL INCLUDE FOUR LED
CONFIRMATION INDICATORS AND BE ADA-COMPLIANT.
12. ALL SIGNS, RRFBs, AND BOLLARDS SHALL INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED BRACKETS, STRAPS, AND FASTENERS FOR POLE MOUNTING.
13. ALL FASTENERS, STRAPS, AND HARDWARE EXPOSED TO WEATHER SHALL BE
STAINLESS STEEL OR APPROVED CORROSION-RESISTANT MATERIAL.
14. ALL WIRING SHALL BE SUNLIGHT-RESISTANT, RATED FOR OUTDOOR USE, AND
SIZED PER MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS.
15. ALL CONDUIT, FITTINGS, AND JUNCTION BOXES SHALL BE SUITABLE FOR
EXTERIOR INSTALLATION AND SHALL PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR
SYSTEM WIRING.
16. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL INCIDENTAL MATERIALS NECESSARY FOR A
COMPLETE AND FUNCTIONAL SYSTEM WHETHER OR NOT SPECIFICALLY
CALLED OUT ON THE PLANS.
17. ALL EQUIPMENT PART NUMBERS SHOWN ON THE PLANS (LGS-UC-MASTER
SOLAR AHE, LGS-UC-SLAVE SOLAR AHE, LGS-T6L, LGS-RRFB, W-16-7pL Arrow Sign, W-16-7pR Arrow Sign, and LGS-W11-BB-FYG) SHALL BE PROVIDED AS
LISTED UNLESS AN APPROVED EQUAL IS AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY THE
GOVERNMENT.
18. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE STORED AND HANDLED TO PREVENT DAMAGE,
MOISTURE INTRUSION, OR DEGRADATION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
19. ANY DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE MATERIALS SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE
AND REPLACED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE GOVERNMENT.
CONTROLLER CABINET NOTES – PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK WARNING SYSTEM
1. ALL CONTROLLER CABINETS SHALL BE NEMA 3R OR BETTER AND SUITABLE
FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION.
2. CONTROLLER CABINETS SHALL BE FACTORY-ASSEMBLED WITH ALL REQUIRED
ELECTRONICS, WIRE TERMINALS, FUSES, AND TRANSCEIVERS INSTALLED
PRIOR TO DELIVERY.
3. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY CABINET LOCATION AND MOUNTING HEIGHT IN
THE FIELD PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
4. CABINETS SHALL BE MOUNTED TO POLES OR STRUCTURES USING
MANUFACTURER-APPROVED BRACKETS AND HARDWARE.
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5. ALL CABINETS SHALL BE INSTALLED PLUMB, LEVEL, AND ORIENTED TO ALLOW
SAFE ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE.
6. CABINET DOORS SHALL OPEN FULLY WITHOUT OBSTRUCTION AND SHALL
NOT ENCROACH INTO ADA ROUTES OR PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS.
7. ALL WIRING ENTERING THE CABINET SHALL BE ROUTED THROUGH APPROVED
WEATHER-TIGHT FITTINGS OR CONDUIT HUBS.
8. ALL UNUSED OPENINGS IN THE CABINET SHALL BE SEALED WITH APPROVED
WEATHER-TIGHT PLUGS OR FITTINGS.
9. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE ALL INTERNAL WIRING IS NEATLY ROUTED,
SECURED, AND LABELED PER MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS.
10. ALL TERMINALS SHALL BE TIGHTENED TO MANUFACTURER-SPECIFIED
TORQUE VALUES TO PREVENT LOOSENING OR ARCING.
11. ALL CONTROLLER COMPONENTS SHALL BE PROPERLY GROUNDED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH NEC AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
12. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY BATTERY CONNECTIONS, POLARITY, AND
CHARGE LEVEL PRIOR TO SYSTEM POWER-UP.
13. CONTRACTOR SHALL CONFIRM THAT SOLAR INPUT, BATTERY OUTPUT, AND
LOAD OUTPUT ARE WIRED PER MANUFACTURER DIAGRAMS.
14. WIRELESS TRANSCEIVERS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE CABINET AS
FACTORY-CONFIGURED AND SHALL NOT BE MODIFIED IN THE FIELD.
15. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MASTER
AND SLAVE CABINETS AFTER INSTALLATION.
16. ALL FUSES, BREAKERS, AND PROTECTIVE DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED AS
SPECIFIED AND VERIFIED FOR CORRECT RATINGS.
17. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND HEAT
DISSIPATION WITHIN THE CABINET AND SHALL NOT BLOCK VENT OPENINGS.
18. ALL LABELS, WARNING TAGS, AND IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS SHALL REMAIN
IN PLACE AND BE CLEARLY VISIBLE.
19. ANY DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE CABINET COMPONENTS SHALL BE REPLACED
AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE GOVERNMENT.
20. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY FULL SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY AFTER CABINET
INSTALLATION, INCLUDING POWER, COMMUNICATION, AND ACTIVATION
RESPONSE.
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BOLLARD PLACEMENT NOTES – PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK WARNING SYSTEM
1. ALL PEDESTRIAN DETECTION BOLLARDS SHALL BE INSTALLED AT LOCATIONS
SHOWN ON THE PLANS OR AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER.
2. BOLLARDS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN PAIRS TO FORM A PEDESTRIAN “GATEWAY”
AT EACH CROSSWALK ENTRY.
3. EACH BOLLARD PAIR SHALL BE POSITIONED TO ALIGN WITH THE NATURAL
PEDESTRIAN PATH OF TRAVEL AND SHALL NOT OBSTRUCT ADA ROUTES.
4. BOLLARDS SHALL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN 1.5 FEET AND 4 FEET FROM THE
CURB FACE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
5. STANDARD-RANGE BOLLARDS SHALL BE SPACED NO MORE THAN 15 FEET
APART; EXTENDED-RANGE BOLLARDS SHALL BE SPACED NO MORE THAN 100
FEET APART.
6. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THAT EACH BOLLARD PAIR HAS A CLEAR,
UNOBSTRUCTED LINE OF SIGHT FOR THE INFRARED (IR) BEAM.
7. BOLLARDS SHALL BE ALIGNED TO ENSURE PROPER IR TRANSMITTER AND
RECEIVER ORIENTATION PER MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS.
8. CONTRACTOR SHALL ADJUST BOLLARD SENSITIVITY AND ALIGNMENT IN THE
FIELD TO ENSURE RELIABLE DETECTION OF PEDESTRIANS ENTERING THE
CROSSWALK.
9. BOLLARDS SHALL BE INSTALLED PLUMB, LEVEL, AND SECURELY ANCHORED
TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OR ROTATION.
10. EACH BOLLARD SHALL BE ORIENTED SO THAT THE INTERNAL LED MARKERS
FACE THE PEDESTRIAN APPROACH PATH.
11. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT BOLLARDS DO NOT INTERFERE WITH
SIDEWALK CLEAR WIDTH, ADA TURNING SPACES, OR PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
ROUTES.
12. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THAT BOLLARDS ACTIVATE THE SYSTEM ONLY
WHEN PEDESTRIANS ENTER THE CROSSWALK AND NOT WHEN EXITING.
13. CONTRACTOR SHALL TEST BOLLARD OPERATION UNDER DAYTIME AND
NIGHTTIME CONDITIONS TO CONFIRM VISIBILITY AND DETECTION
PERFORMANCE.
14. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY FAILSAFE OPERATION BY TEMPORARILY
BLOCKING THE IR BEAM AND CONFIRMING DEFAULT FLASH PATTERN
ACTIVATION.
15. ALL WIRING TO BOLLARDS SHALL BE ROUTED NEATLY, SECURED, AND
PROTECTED FROM WEATHER, ABRASION, AND VANDALISM.
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16. ALL WIRE ENTRY POINTS SHALL BE SEALED WITH APPROVED WEATHER-TIGHT
FITTINGS.
17. ANY DAMAGED OR MISALIGNED BOLLARDS SHALL BE REPLACED OR
CORRECTED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE GOVERNMENT.
18. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION SHOWING FINAL
BOLLARD LOCATIONS, ALIGNMENT, AND ANY FIELD ADJUSTMENTS.
POLE & MOUNTING NOTES – PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK WARNING SYSTEM
1. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL POLE LOCATIONS, MOUNTING HEIGHTS, AND
CLEARANCES IN THE FIELD PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
2. ALL POLES SHALL BE INSTALLED PLUMB, LEVEL, AND ORIENTED TO PROVIDE
MAXIMUM VISIBILITY OF SIGNS AND RRFB UNITS TO APPROACHING TRAFFIC.
3. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MOUNTED USING MANUFACTURER-APPROVED
BRACKETS, STRAPS, AND HARDWARE.
4. ALL EXPOSED HARDWARE, INCLUDING STRAPS AND FASTENERS, SHALL BE
STAINLESS STEEL OR APPROVED CORROSION-RESISTANT MATERIAL.
5. RRFB ASSEMBLIES SHALL BE MOUNTED USING STANDARD 3/8-INCH
DIAMETER HOLE SIGN-MOUNT BRACKETS WITH STAINLESS STEEL STRAPS.
6. RRFB BRACKETS SHALL ACCOMMODATE POLE DIAMETERS FROM 2 INCHES TO
12 INCHES.
7. ALL SIGNS AND RRFBs SHALL BE MOUNTED AT HEIGHTS SHOWN ON THE
PLANS OR AS REQUIRED BY MUTCD WHEN NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
8. PEDESTRIAN PUSH BUTTON ASSEMBLIES SHALL BE MOUNTED AT
ADA-COMPLIANT HEIGHTS AND ORIENTED TOWARD THE CROSSWALK THEY
CONTROL.
9. BOLLARD DETECTION UNITS SHALL BE INSTALLED 1.5 FEET TO 4 FEET FROM
THE CURB FACE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
10. BOLLARDS SHALL BE ALIGNED TO ENSURE PROPER IR BEAM TRANSMISSION
BETWEEN OPPOSING UNITS.
11. SOLAR PANELS SHALL BE MOUNTED TO POLES USING APPROVED HARDWARE
AND ORIENTED FOR MAXIMUM SUN EXPOSURE.
12. CONTROLLER CABINETS SHALL BE MOUNTED AT A HEIGHT THAT ALLOWS SAFE
ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE AND SHALL NOT OBSTRUCT SIDEWALK OR ADA
ROUTES.
13. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT ROTATION, MOVEMENT, OR
LOOSENING UNDER WIND LOAD OR VIBRATION.
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14. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT NO EQUIPMENT BLOCKS PEDESTRIAN
PATHWAYS, ADA CLEARANCES, OR SIGHT LINES.
15. ALL MOUNTING SURFACES SHALL BE CLEANED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION TO
ENSURE PROPER HARDWARE SEATING AND LONG-TERM STABILITY.
16. ANY DAMAGED POLES, BRACKETS, OR HARDWARE SHALL BE REPLACED AT NO
ADDITIONAL COST TO THE GOVERNMENT.
17. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THAT ALL MOUNTED EQUIPMENT IS VISIBLE
FROM THE REQUIRED APPROACH DISTANCES.
18. ALL UNUSED HOLES OR OPENINGS IN POLES OR MOUNTING HARDWARE
SHALL BE SEALED WITH APPROVED WEATHER-TIGHT FITTINGS.
19. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS AND PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS.
SIGN & RRFB MOUNTING NOTES – PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK WARNING
1. ALL SIGNS AND RRFB ASSEMBLIES SHALL BE INSTALLED AT LOCATIONS AND
HEIGHTS AS PER MANUFFACTUE OR AS REQUIRED BY THE MUTCD WHEN NOT
OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
2. ALL SIGN PANELS SHALL BE MOUNTED PLUMB, LEVEL, AND ORIENTED TO
PROVIDE MAXIMUM VISIBILITY TO APPROACHING TRAFFIC.
3. RRFB UNITS SHALL BE MOUNTED DIRECTLY BELOW THE ASSOCIATED
PEDESTRIAN WARNING SIGN (W11-2).
4. RRFB ASSEMBLIES SHALL BE MOUNTED USING STANDARD 3/8-INCH
DIAMETER HOLE SIGN-MOUNT BRACKETS WITH STAINLESS STEEL STRAPS.
5. ALL BRACKETS AND STRAPS SHALL BE STAINLESS STEEL OR APPROVED
CORROSION-RESISTANT MATERIAL.
6. RRFB BRACKETS SHALL ACCOMMODATE POLE DIAMETERS FROM 2 INCHES TO
12 INCHES.
7. ALL SIGN AND RRFB MOUNTING HARDWARE SHALL BE INSTALLED TIGHTLY TO
PREVENT ROTATION, MOVEMENT, OR LOOSENING UNDER WIND LOAD OR
VIBRATION.
8. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT NO SIGN OR RRFB IS OBSTRUCTED BY
TREES, POLES, UTILITIES, OR OTHER ROADWAY FEATURES.
9. SIGN FACES SHALL BE CLEANED PRIOR TO FINAL ACCEPTANCE AND SHALL BE
FREE OF SCRATCHES, DENTS, OR DAMAGE.
10. RRFB UNITS SHALL BE INSTALLED AT A HEIGHT THAT PROVIDES CLEAR
VISIBILITY FROM THE REQUIRED APPROACH DISTANCES.
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11. ALL SIGN PANELS SHALL BE INSTALLED USING BREAKAWAY HARDWARE
WHERE REQUIRED BY LOCAL OR STATE STANDARDS.
12. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THAT ALL SIGN AND RRFB MOUNTING
LOCATIONS PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM SIDEWALKS, ADA
ROUTES, AND PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS.
13. ALL WIRING TO RRFB UNITS SHALL BE ROUTED NEATLY AND SECURED TO THE
POLE USING UV-RESISTANT TIES OR APPROVED HARDWARE.
14. ALL WIRE ENTRY POINTS INTO RRFB HOUSINGS SHALL BE SEALED WITH
WEATHER-TIGHT FITTINGS.
15. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THAT RRFB UNITS DISPLAY THE FHWA IA-21
WW+S RAPID FLASH PATTERN UPON ACTIVATION.
16. ALL SIGNS AND RRFBs SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS AND PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS.
17. ANY DAMAGED SIGN PANELS, BRACKETS, OR RRFB COMPONENTS SHALL BE
REPLACED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE GOVERNMENT.
18. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL SIGN AND RRFB INSTALLATIONS ARE
ACCESSIBLE FOR FUTURE MAINTENANCE WITHOUT REMOVING MAJOR
SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
SOLAR SYSTEM NOTES – PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK WARNING SYSTEM
1. ALL SOLAR EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS.
2. SOLAR PANELS SHALL BE ORIENTED TO MAXIMIZE SUN EXPOSURE AND SHALL
NOT BE SHADED BY TREES, STRUCTURES, POLES, OR OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS.
3. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY FINAL SOLAR PANEL ANGLE AND ORIENTATION
PRIOR TO TIGHTENING HARDWARE.
4. ALL SOLAR PANELS SHALL BE MOUNTED USING MANUFACTURER-APPROVED
BRACKETS, HARDWARE, AND FASTENERS.
5. ALL SOLAR WIRING SHALL BE UV-RESISTANT, RATED FOR OUTDOOR USE, AND
ROUTED TO PREVENT ABRASION OR DAMAGE.
6. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE ALL SOLAR CONNECTIONS ARE WEATHER-TIGHT
AND CORROSION-RESISTANT.
7. BATTERIES SHALL BE SEALED, MAINTENANCE-FREE, AND RATED FOR SOLAR
APPLICATIONS.
8. BATTERIES SHALL BE INSTALLED IN NEMA 3R OR BETTER ENCLOSURES AND
SECURED TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OR VIBRATION.
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9. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY BATTERY POLARITY AND CONNECTIONS PRIOR TO
ENERGIZING THE SYSTEM.
10. CONTROLLER CABINETS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN LOCATIONS THAT PROVIDE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND PROTECTION FROM DIRECT SPRAY OR
FLOODING.
11. ALL CONTROLLERS AND TRANSCEIVERS SHALL BE FACTORY-INSTALLED AND
PRE-WIRED WITHIN NEMA 3R VENTED ALUMINUM ENCLOSURES.
12. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY SOLAR CHARGING VOLTAGE AND CURRENT
LEVELS DURING INITIAL POWER-UP.
13. CONTRACTOR SHALL CONFIRM THAT THE SOLAR SYSTEM CAN SUPPORT THE
REQUIRED DAILY ACTIVATION LOAD AS SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
14. IF SITE CONDITIONS PROVIDE LESS THAN FOUR HOURS OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT
PER DAY, CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL ADDITIONAL SOLAR PANELS OR
BATTERIES AS REQUIRED.
15. ALL SOLAR COMPONENTS SHALL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT ROTATION,
MOVEMENT, OR LOOSENING UNDER WIND LOADS.
16. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE ALL WIRING AND COMPONENTS ARE
ACCESSIBLE FOR FUTURE MAINTENANCE WITHOUT DISASSEMBLY OF MAJOR
SYSTEM ELEMENTS.
17. ALL UNUSED CONDUIT OPENINGS IN SOLAR ENCLOSURES SHALL BE SEALED
WITH APPROVED WEATHER-TIGHT FITTINGS.
18. CONTRACTOR SHALL LABEL ALL SOLAR COMPONENTS, INCLUDING PANELS,
BATTERIES, CONTROLLERS, AND DISCONNECTS, FOR MAINTENANCE
IDENTIFICATION.
19. ANY DAMAGED OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED SOLAR COMPONENTS SHALL BE
REMOVED AND REPLACED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE GOVERNMENT.
ELECTRICAL & WIRING NOTES – PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK WARNING SYSTEM
1. ALL ELECTRICAL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE NEC, LOCAL ELECTRICAL
CODES, AND UTILITY PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS.
2. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL CIRCUIT VOLTAGES, POLARITY, AND POWER
SOURCES PRIOR TO MAKING CONNECTIONS.
3. ALL WIRING SHALL BE SUNLIGHT-RESISTANT, RATED FOR OUTDOOR USE, AND
SIZED PER MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS.
4. ALL CONNECTIONS SHALL BE MADE USING WEATHER-RESISTANT,
CORROSION-RESISTANT CONNECTORS APPROVED FOR EXTERIOR
INSTALLATION.
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5. ALL WIRING SHALL BE ROUTED NEATLY, SECURED AT REGULAR INTERVALS,
AND PROTECTED FROM ABRASION, SHARP EDGES, AND MOVING PARTS.
6. ALL ABOVE-GROUND WIRING SHALL BE ENCLOSED IN UV-RESISTANT
CONDUIT OR PROTECTIVE SLEEVING AS REQUIRED.
7. ALL BELOW-GROUND WIRING SHALL BE INSTALLED IN APPROVED CONDUIT
WITH PROPER COVER DEPTH AND MARKING TAPE WHERE REQUIRED.
8. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE ALL CONNECTIONS TO SOLAR PANELS,
BATTERIES, CONTROLLERS, RRFBs, BOLLARDS, AND PUSH BUTTONS ARE
MADE PER MANUFACTURER WIRING DIAGRAMS.
9. ALL TERMINALS SHALL BE TIGHTENED TO MANUFACTURER-SPECIFIED
TORQUE VALUES TO PREVENT LOOSENING OR ARCING.
10. ALL GROUNDS SHALL BE BONDED AND CONNECTED TO A COMMON
GROUNDING POINT AS REQUIRED BY CODE.
11. ALL METAL ENCLOSURES, POLES, AND EQUIPMENT HOUSINGS SHALL BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED.
12. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY POLARITY AND CONTINUITY OF ALL CIRCUITS
PRIOR TO ENERGIZING THE SYSTEM.
13. ALL WIRE SPLICES SHALL BE MADE INSIDE WEATHERPROOF JUNCTION BOXES
OR ENCLOSURES. OPEN-AIR SPLICES ARE NOT PERMITTED.
14. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL BATTERY CONNECTIONS ARE SECURE,
CLEAN, AND PROTECTED FROM MOISTURE INTRUSION.
15. SOLAR CONTROLLER WIRING SHALL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT BACKFEED,
REVERSE POLARITY, OR DAMAGE TO ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.
16. CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL WIRE ROUTING ALLOWS FOR FUTURE
MAINTENANCE ACCESS WITHOUT DISASSEMBLY OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.
17. ALL UNUSED CONDUIT OPENINGS SHALL BE SEALED WITH APPROVED
WEATHER-TIGHT FITTINGS.
18. CONTRACTOR SHALL LABEL ALL CONDUCTORS, TERMINALS, AND
ENCLOSURES AS REQUIRED FOR SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION AND
MAINTENANCE.
19. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THAT ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OPERATE
WITHIN MANUFACTURER-SPECIFIED VOLTAGE AND CURRENT RANGES
DURING TESTING.
20. ANY DAMAGED OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED WIRING SHALL BE REMOVED AND
REPLACED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE GOVERNMENT.
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TESTING & COMMISSIONING NOTES – PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK WARNING
SYSTEM
1. CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM COMPLETE TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
OF THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK WARNING SYSTEM PRIOR TO FINAL
ACCEPTANCE.
2. VERIFY ALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS ARE INSTALLED, WIRED, AND CONFIGURED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS.
3. CONFIRM SOLAR CONTROLLERS ARE FULLY CHARGED AND OPERATING
WITHIN MANUFACTURER-SPECIFIED VOLTAGE AND CURRENT RANGES.
4. VERIFY WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MASTER AND SLAVE
CONTROLLERS, INCLUDING SIGNAL STRENGTH AND RELIABLE ACTIVATION AT
THE FULL DESIGN RANGE.
5. TEST PASSIVE PEDESTRIAN DETECTION BOLLARDS FOR PROPER ALIGNMENT,
RANGE, AND DIRECTIONAL ACTIVATION.
6. CONFIRM BOLLARDS ACTIVATE THE SYSTEM ONLY WHEN PEDESTRIANS ENTER
THE CROSSWALK AND NOT WHEN EXITING.
7. VERIFY FAILSAFE OPERATION OF BOLLARDS BY TEMPORARILY BLOCKING THE
IR BEAM AND CONFIRMING DEFAULT FLASH PATTERN IS INITIATED.
8. TEST PEDESTRIAN PUSH BUTTON ACTIVATION FOR IMMEDIATE LED FEEDBACK
AND SYSTEM RESPONSE.
9. VERIFY RRFB UNITS DISPLAY THE FHWA IA-21 WW+S RAPID FLASH PATTERN
UPON ACTIVATION.
10. CONFIRM RRFB VISIBILITY AND FLASH INTENSITY MEET MANUFACTURER AND
MUTCD REQUIREMENTS.
11. VERIFY SYNCHRONIZATION OF ALL SYSTEM COMPONENTS INCLUDING RRFBs, LED WARNING SIGNS, BOLLARDS, AND PUSH BUTTONS.
12. TEST SYSTEM OPERATION UNDER DAYTIME AND NIGHTTIME CONDITIONS
WHEN POSSIBLE.
13. VERIFY ALL CONNECTIONS ARE SECURE, WEATHER-PROTECTED, AND FREE OF
DAMAGE OR ABRASION.
14. CONFIRM SOLAR PANELS ARE ORIENTED CORRECTLY AND PROVIDING
ADEQUATE CHARGING CURRENT.
15. VERIFY BATTERY HEALTH, CHARGE LEVEL, AND LOAD CAPACITY MEET
MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS.
16. DOCUMENT ALL TEST RESULTS AND PROVIDE A WRITTEN TEST REPORT TO THE
GOVERNMENT.
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17. CORRECT ANY DEFICIENCIES IDENTIFIED DURING TESTING AND RETEST UNTIL
THE SYSTEM OPERATES AS INTENDED.
18. PROVIDE GOVERNMENT TRAINING ON SYSTEM OPERATION, ACTIVATION
METHODS, TROUBLESHOOTING, AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE.
19. UPON SUCCESSFUL COMMISSIONING, CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN
GOVERNMENT SIGN-OFF FOR SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE.
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