Final_RFB_605_2300000729_1_SO_FORM.PDF

Document ID: RFB 605 2300000729 Page: 1

Commonwealth of Kentucky

SOLICITATION

Modification: No Version #:

TITLE: Count Station Maintenance

Date Issued:

05/04/2023 Record Date:

05/04/2023

Solicitation Closes Date:

05/25/2023 Time:

13:30

Solicitation No:

RFB 605 2300000729

Online Bidding Prohibited: No For Information Call:

Tiffany Kiser 502-782-3974

Bid Receiving Location:

KYTC Division of Purchases Bid Clerk 200 Mero Street 4th Floor Frankfort KY 40622

Vendor Customer Number:

Vendor Name:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

Email Address:

Ordering

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

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Payment

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Ownership Type

__ Sole Proprietorship __ Partnership __ Corporation __ Other_________________________

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT IS REQUIRED UNLESS RESPONSE

IS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. FAILURE TO SIGN SHALL RENDER

THE BID INVALID.

Signature X_________________________________________ FEIN#____________________ Date____________

All offers subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

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Line Items

Commodity Group: Default Commodity Group

Line CL Description Quantity UOM Unit Cost Line Total or Contract Amnt

1 Count Stations Maintenance 1.00000 EA

Comm Code Comm Description Manufacturer Model # Manuf Part #

55082 Traffic Counters, Monitors, and Accessories

Extended Description

***ONLY ONLINE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS RFB.***

*On this line, Bidders must enter $0.01 for price and zero (0) for delivery in the e-procurement system.* See attached document "How to Respond to an Online Bid through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service site (updated).pdf".

*ALL actual BID PRICES and DELIVERY TIME must be entered on attached "Bid Sheet" and submitted as an attachment in the e-procurement system.* *Please enter contact person, phone number, and email address on the bid sheet.* Emailed and hard copies delivered by any method WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Vendors should review and update, if necessary, all addresses and contact persons for their account prior to bid submission. This information will carry forward to a contract if awarded, therefore please ensure all information is correct.

Shipping Information KYTC Division of Planning

200 Mero Street 4th Floor Frankfort KY 40622

Billing Information KYTC Division of Planning

200 Mero Street 4th Floor Frankfort KY 40622

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Submission Checklist

The following items will be required to be submitted with bid:

Item Price Response Time

NEW – Vendor Self Service website has changed as of March 26, 2023.

The new link is https://vss.ky.gov.

Vendors will continue to use the same login credentials.

Instructions for How to Submit an Online Response are attached to this solicitation and also posted on the website.

ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION

Bid responses shall be received by electronic submission in the eProcurement system.

Link: https://vss.ky.gov

An electronic bid shall be authorized by the proper agent of the firm by the act of submitting it electronically through the eProcurement system.

Bid information MUST be completed online. Response must contain all required information for the Solicitation. All bidders MUST be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System via the Vendor Self Service System at https://vss.ky.gov

Allow 24 – 48 hours to complete Vendor Registration. Vendors must be logged in to their Vendor Self Service (VSS) account in order to submit a response. Registrations completed the day of bid closing must be completed by the Vendor in the VSS portal. The Customer Resource Center is not able to complete registrations and activate accounts on the same day. Closing dates will not be extended for Vendors not registered by the date/time of the bid closing. Vendor Self Registration Guides are provided at https:// finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/doing-business-with-the-commonwealth.aspx

All bidders are cautioned to begin their electronic submission in sufficient time to complete before the closing date and time. Delays due to technical difficulties or document upload impediments shall not be justification for acceptance of a late bid or proposal. Vendor attention to this advisory is encouraged. If you need assistance, please contact the Customer Resource Center (CRC) by email at Finance.CRCGroup@ky.gov or phone 502-564-9641 or toll-free 877-973-

HELP (4357).

BID PRICES SUBMITTED ON COMPANY QUOTE FORMS ARE DISCOURAGED. COMPANY TERMS

AND CONDITIONS AND/OR SALES AND USE AGREEMENTS OFTEN CONFLICT WITH STANDARD

SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS AND MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF BID OFFER.

Online bid responses must be in an “Accepted” status and shall be assigned a date and time stamp from the eProcurement system at the time of final acceptance and formal submission by the vendor. The system will not allow submission of an online response after the published date and time for closing.

An offer may be modified or withdrawn by electronic or written notice ONLY if received prior to the bid closing date and time. An electronic offer may be modified by applying the appropriate electronic signature and following the procedure in the state’s eProcurement signature.

PUBLIC BID READINGS

In-person public bid readings have been discontinued by the KYTC Division of Purchases. We now offer public bid readings via telephone.

Any person wishing to hear a bid reading may call the conference line at 866-830-9434, Participant Code 21327950, at 3:00 pm, Eastern Time on the bid closing date.

BID SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

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The vendor MUST include the following with the bid submission. If the items below are not submitted with the bid, the Commonwealth MUST deem the bid non-responsive and SHALL NOT be considered for award.

_____ BID INFORMATION – COMPLETED (See Section 5.00)

_____ VENDOR BID SHEET (Attached)

All other items MUST be submitted prior to award however, vendors are strongly encouraged to include with bid submission.

_____ CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY – REGISTRATION WITH SECRETARY OF STATE BY FOREIGN

ENTITY (See Section 2.25)

_____ REQUIRED AFFIDAVIT(S) (See Attachments A, B, C, etc. as applicable)

_____ CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (See Section 1.03)

PLEASE READ THIS SOLICITATION AND ITS INSTRUCTIONS IN ITS ENTIRETY.

This is a Request for Bid (RFB).

Vendors shall comply with the terms and conditions stated in the solicitation.

Any efforts to negotiate these terms and conditions SHALL NOT be accepted and SHALL cause the bid to be deemed non-responsive.

The General Conditions and Instructions for Solicitations and Contracts shall be incorporated by reference in each solicitation and resulting contract. Therefore, it is the bidder's responsibility to access and read these General Conditions at: : https://finance.ky.gov/office-of-the-secretary/office-of-policy-and-audit/Pages/Finance-Policies.aspx scroll down to Procurement Services- Procurement , double click on the file named FAP 110-10-00 General Conditions and Instructions for Solicitations and Contracts or request a copy by contacting the KYTC Division of Purchases buyer named in Section 3.01. Every person submitting a bid to the Commonwealth shall be deemed to have assented to these conditions by the act of bidding.

Section 1 - Scope of Work - Service

1.00 - Specifications of Service Requirements

Purpose The purpose of this solicitation is to enter into a contract between the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and a Contractor or Contractors to provide traffic data collection station maintenance and repair for the Division of Planning.

1.01 - Scope of Work The scope of this contract shall include, but not be limited to the Field Maintenance and Repair of KYTC Division of Planning Data Acquisition Stations.

Work Orders The Contract Manager will provide written work orders via email for all work. Each work order will contain the following information:

# Location of work

# Description of work

# General layout of the proposed construction

# Special instructions or revised installation details The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contract Manager before beginning work to resolve any questions about the work order.

Responsibilities of the Contractor and Workmanship All work shall be performed in a professional manner. The Contractor shall provide technical expertise, labor, working equipment and all tools necessary for the proper installation of the items listed in this procurement.

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The Contractor shall submit proposed materials for review and approval by the Contract Manager Prior to construction.

Except as specified in these notes, all work shall consist of furnishing and installing all materials necessary for permanent traffic data collection station equipment installation(s). The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying product warranty in the event of product failure.

Except as specified in these notes, all work shall be performed in accordance with the current editions of:

# Division of Planning Standard Detail Sheets

# Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction

# Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, Standard Drawings

# National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70: National Electrical Code

# Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), National Electrical Safety Code

# Federal Highway Administration, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

# American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Roadside Design Guide.

# Standards of the utility company serving the installation, if applicable

# All Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Act (KOSHA) requirements

The Contractor shall coordinate with the applicable underground location services, local utilities, and District utility agent prior to beginning any construction to insure proper clearance and shielding from existing utilities. The Contractor shall use all possible care in excavating so as not to disturb any existing utilities whether shown on the layouts or not. Any public or privately owned property disturbed or damaged by the Contractor during construction shall be replaced or repaired to original condition by the Contractor at no cost to KYTC. If necessary, to avoid existing utilities, the Contractor shall hand dig areas where poles or conduit cross utilities.

Work areas shall be cleaned up upon completion of the assignment. Cleanup shall include removal of all trash and debris from the work area.

The Contractor shall notify the Contract Manager upon completion of work (including any corrective work required) at each site.

Traffic Control Traffic control shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. All work shall comply with the latest editions of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the KYTC Department of Highways Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and any applicable KYTC Department of Highways Standard Drawings.

Inspections and Corrective Work Construction and/or final inspections will be performed by KYTC Division of Planning personnel. The Contract Manager will advise all work items that are unsatisfactory for which corrective work will be required.

When the corrective work is complete to the Contract Manager’s satisfaction, the Contract Manager will call the work order complete.

Field Reports and Invoicing A field report containing a description of all work performed and materials used shall be submitted for each work order. Construction at multiple sites in a work order may be combined on a single field report. The Contractor shall submit field reports with all invoices. Field reports shall be in a format agreed upon between the Contractor and Contract Manager.

Invoices shall be submitted on a monthly basis. Invoiced quantities shall equal the sum of the quantities on the field reports.

Employment During the period of this contract, the Contractor shall not employ anyone who is an employee of KYTC.

1.02 - MATERIALS

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All proposed materials shall be approved prior to being utilized. The Contractor shall submit for material approval an electronic file of descriptive literature, drawings and any requested design data for the proposed materials. After approval, no substitutions of any approved materials may be made without the written approval of the Engineer.

Materials requiring sampling shall be made available a sufficient time in advance of their use to allow for necessary testing.

Anchoring Anchor and Anchor Rod

Anchor, except rock anchor, shall be expanding type, with a minimum area of 135 in2.

Anchor rod shall be galvanized steel, double-eye, have a minimum diameter of 5/8 inches, and a minimum length of 84 inches. Minimum holding capacity shall be 15,400 lbs.

Rock anchor shall be galvanized steel, triple-eye, expanding type, with a minimum diameter of ¾ inch, a minimum 53 inches long, and a minimum tensile strength of 23,000 lb.

Guy Wire and Guy Guard Guy wire shall be Class A, Zinc-coated, 3/8 inch diameter, high strength grade steel (minimum 10,800 lb.) and galvanized per ASTM A475. Guy guard shall be 8’ long, fully-rounded, yellow, and able to be securely attached to the guy wire.

Strandvise for Guy Wire

Strandvise for guy wire shall be 3/8 inch and rated to hold a minimum of 90% of the rated breaking strength (RBS) of the strand used.

Asphalt

Asphalt shall be a minimum CL2 Asph Surf 0.38C PG64-22 and conform to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

Backer Rod Backer rod shall be ½ inch diameter, closed cell polyethylene foam and shall meet or exceed the following physical properties:

# Density (average): 2.0 lbs/cu.ft. (minimum): ASTM D 1622 test method

# Tensile Strength: 50 PSI (minimum): ASTM D 1623 test method

# Compression Recovery: 90% (minimum): ASTM D 5249 test method

# Water Absorption: 0.03 gm/cc (maximum): ASTM C 1016 test method

Cabinets Galvanized Steel Cabinet Galvanized Steel Cabinet shall be constructed of 16 or 14 gauge galvanized steel and shall meet or exceed the industry standards set forth by UL 50 and NEMA 3R. The finish shall be an ANSI 61 gray polyester powder finish inside and out over the galvanized steel. Cabinet shall have minimum inside dimensions of 20 inches high by 20 inches wide by 8 inches deep. The cabinet shall be equipped with the following:

# Drip shield top

# Seam-free sides, front, and back, to provide protection in outdoor installations against rain, sleet, and snow

# Hinged cover with 16 gauge galvanized steel continuous stainless steel pin.

# Cover fastened with captive plated steel screws, knob or latch

# Hasp and staple for padlocking

# No gaskets or knockouts

# Back panel for terminal block installation

# Post mounting hardware

# Terminal Blocks

Anchor Bolt for Pad Mounted Cabinet

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Anchor bolt for pad mounted cabinet shall be galvanized steel with minimum dimensions of 3/8 inch by 6 inches.

Concrete Concrete shall be Class A and conform to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

Conduit and Conduit Fittings Conduit and conduit fittings shall be rigid steel unless otherwise specified.

Conduit shall be zinc galvanized inside and out and conform to the NEC, UL Standard 6, and

ANSI C-80.1.

Rigid Steel Conduit Fittings shall be galvanized inside and out and conform to the NEC, UL Standard 514B, and ANSI C-80.4. Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC) will not be approved as an acceptable alternative to rigid steel conduit.

Conduit sealant Conduit sealant shall be weather-, mold-, and mildew-resistant and chemically resistant to gasoline, oil, dilute acids and bases. Conduit sealant shall be closed cell type and shall meet or exceed the following properties:

# Cure Time 20 minutes max.

# Density 64.4 kg/m3; 6 lbs/ft3

# Compressive Strength (ASTM 1691) 13.8 MPa; 330 or 300 psi

# Tensile Strength (ASTM 1623) 15.9 MPa; 270 or 250 psi

# Flexural Strength (ASTM D790) 14.5 MPa; 460 or 450 psi

# Service Temperature -20° to 200° F

Electrical Service Meter Base Electrical service meter base shall meet or exceed all requirements of the National Electrical Code and the local utility providing the electrical service.

Electrical Service Disconnect

Electrical service disconnect shall meet or exceed all requirements of the National Electrical Code and the local utility providing the electrical service.

Flashing Arrow Flashing Arrow shall conform to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Receptacle Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Receptacle shall be 2-pole, 3-wire, 20 Amp, 125 Volt, 60 Hz, NEMA 5-20R configuration and meet or exceed the following standards and certifications:

# NEMA WD-1 and WD-6

# UL 498 and 943

# NOM 057

# ANSI C-73

This item shall include a UL listed, 4 inch x4 inch x 21/8 inch box with ¾ inch side and end knockouts and a 1½ inches deep, single-receptacle cover to house the GFCI receptacle. Box and cover shall be hot rolled, galvanized steel with a minimum thickness of 0.62 inches.

Grounding

Ground Rod Ground Rod shall be composite shaft consisting of a pure copper exterior (5 mil minimum) that has been inseparably molten welded to a steel core. Ground Rod shall have a minimum diameter of 5/8 inch, a minimum length of 8 feet and shall be manufactured for the sole purpose of providing electrical grounding.

Ground Rod Clamp

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Ground rod shall be equipped with a one piece cast copper or bronze body with a non-ferrous hexagonal head set screw and designed to accommodate a 10 AWG solid through 2 AWG stranded grounding conductor.

Grout

Grout for Inductive Loop Installation Grout for inductive loop installation shall be non-shrink, shall meet the requirements of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and shall be included on the KYTC Division of Materials, List of Approved Materials.

Grout for Piezoelectric Sensor Installation

Grout for piezoelectric sensor installation shall be per the piezoelectric sensor manufacturer’s recommendation. Grout shall be suitable for installation in both asphalt and Portland cement pavements. Grout shall have a short curing time (tack free in ten minutes; open to traffic in forty minutes; and fully cured within sixty minutes) to prevent unnecessary lane closure time and should be of sufficient consistency to prevent running when applied on road surfaces with a drainage cross slope. Particulate matter within the grout shall not separate or settle and the grout shall not shrink during the curing process.

Hardware

Except where specified otherwise, all hardware such as nuts, bolts, washers, threaded ends of fastening devices, etc. with a diameter less than 5/8 inch shall be passivated stainless steel, alloy type 316 or type 304. Stainless steel hardware shall meet ASTM F593 and F594 for corrosion resistance. All other nuts and bolts shall meet ASTM A307 and shall be galvanized.

Conduit Strap Conduit strap shall be double-hole, stainless steel, and sized to support specified conduit.

Conduit strap shall attach to wood pole or post with two 2¼-inch wood screws.

Mounting Strap for Pole Mount Cabinet

Mounting strap for pole mount cabinet shall be ¾ inch x 0.03 inch stainless steel; equipped with clips or buckles to securely hold strap.

Metal Framing Channel and Fittings Metal framing channel shall be 1 5/8 inches wide galvanized steel that conforms to ASTM A1011 and ASTM A653. One side of the channel shall have a continuous slot with in-turned edges to accommodate toothed fittings.

Fittings shall be punch pressed from steel plates and conform to ASTM A575 and the physical requirements of ASTM A1011.

Junction Box

Junction Box Type A, B, or C Junction Box Type A, B, or C shall meet or exceed ANSI/SCTE 77-2007, Tier 15. Box shall have an open bottom. A removable, non-slip cover marked “PLANNING” shall be equipped with a lifting slot and attached with a minimum of two 3/8 inch stainless steel hex bolts and washers.

Type A Box shall have nominal inside dimensions of 13 inches wide by 24 inches long by 18 inches deep. Type B Box shall have nominal inside dimensions of 11 inches wide by 18 inches long by 12 inches deep. Type C Box shall have nominal inside dimensions of 24 inches wide by 36 inches long by 30 inches deep.

Aggregate for Junction Box Type A, B, or C

Aggregate for junction box type A, B, or C shall be gradation size no. 57 and conform to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

Junction Box 10x8x4

Junction Box Type 10x8x4 shall be constructed of a UV-stabilized, nonmetallic material or non-rusting metal and be weatherproof in accordance with NEMA 4X. Box shall be equipped with an overhanging door with a continuous durable weatherproof gasket between the body and door.

Door shall be hinged with stainless steel screws, hinge(s) and pin(s) and shall be equipped with a stainless steel padlockable latch on the side opposite the hinge(s). Junction Box 10x8x4 shall have minimum inside dimensions of 10 inches high by 8 inches wide by 4 inches deep.

Maintain and Control Traffic

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Materials for the bid item Maintain and Control Traffic shall conform to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and the KYTC Department of Highways Standard Drawings.

Piezoelectric Sensor Piezoelectric sensor (piezo) shall provide a consistent level voltage output signal when a vehicle axle passes over it, shall have a shielded transmission cable attached, and shall meet the following requirements:

# Dimensions: such that sensor will fit in a ¾ inch wide by 1 inch deep saw cut. Total length shall be 6 feet unless specified otherwise.

# Output uniformity: ± 7% (maximum)

# Typical output level range: 250mV (minimum) from a wheel load of 400 lbs.

# Working temperature range: -40F0B0 to 160F0B0 F.

# Sensor life: 30 million Equivalent Single Axle Loadings (minimum)

Shielded transmission cable shall be coaxial and shall meet the following requirements:

# RG 58C/U with a high density polyethylene outer jacket rated for direct burial

# Length shall be a minimum of 100 feet. Installations may exceed 100 feet so the piezo shall be supplied with a lead-in of appropriate length so that the cable can be installed splice-free from the piezo to the cabinet.

# Soldered, water resistant connection to the sensor.

One installation bracket for every 6 inches of sensor length shall also be supplied. Piezo shall be a RoadTrax BL Class I or approved equal.

Saw Slot Sealant Saw Slot Sealant shall be non-shrink, non-stringing, moisture cure, polyurethane encapsulant suitable for use in both asphalt and concrete pavements. It shall provide a void-free encapsulation for detector loop cables and adequate compressive yield strength and flexibility to withstand heavy vehicular traffic and normal pavement movement.

The cured encapsulant shall meet or exceed the following:

# Hardness (Indentation): 35-65 Shore A, ASTM D2240

# Tensile Strength: 150 psi minimum, ASTM D412

# Elongation: 125% minimum 2 inch/minute pull, ASTM D412

# Tack-free Drying Time: 24 hours maximum, ASTM C679

# Complete Drying Time: 30 hours maximum, KM 64-447

# Chemical Interactions (7 day cure at room temperature, 24-hour immersion, KM 64-446):

o Motor Oil: No effect o Deicing Chemicals: No effect o Gasoline: Slight swell o Hydraulic Brake Fluid: No effect o Calcium Chloride (5%): No effect

Seeding and Protection Material for Seeding and Protection shall be Seed Mixture Type I and conform to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

Signs Materials for signs shall conform to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

Splicing Materials

Electrical Tape Electrical tape shall be a premium grade, UL-listed, all-weather, vinyl-insulating tape with a minimum thickness of 7 mil. Tape shall be flame retardant and resistant to abrasion, moisture, alkalis, acids, corrosion, and weather (including ultraviolet exposure).

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Splice Kit Splice kit shall be inline resin-type and rated for a minimum of 600V. Resin shall be electrical insulating-type and shall provide complete moisture and insulation resistance.

Steel Reinforcing Bar Steel reinforcing bar shall be #5 and shall conform to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

Terminal Block Terminal block shall be rated for a minimum of 300 V and have a minimum of six terminal pairs with 9/16-inch nominal spacing (center to center) for connecting loop and piezoelectric sensor wires to cable assemblies. Terminal block shall have screw type terminal strips to accommodate wire with spade-tongue ends.

Warning Tape Warning tape shall be acid and alkali resistant formulated for direct burial. Tape shall be a minimum of 3 inches wide by 4.0 mils (nominal) thick, and shall be permanently imprinted with a minimum 1 inch black legend on a red background warning of an electric line. Tape shall meet or exceed the following industry specifications:

# American Gas Association (AGA) 72-D-56

# American Petroleum Institute (API) RP 1109

# American Public Works Association (APWA) Uniform Color Code

# Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Pipeline Safety USAS B31.8

# Federal Gas Safety Regulations S 192-321 (e)

# General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service Guide: PBS 4-1501, Amendment 2

# National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) PSS 73-1

# Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1926.956 (c) (1)

Wire and Cable All cable and wire shall be plainly marked in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Loop Wire Loop wire shall be 14 AWG, stranded, copper, single conductor, and shall conform to the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Specification No. 51-7.

Cable No. 14/1 Pair Cable No. 14/1 pair loop lead-in cable shall be 14 AWG, stranded, copper paired, electrically shielded conductors, and shall conform to IMSA 19-2.

Grounding conductor Grounding conductor and bonding jumper shall be solid or stranded, 4 AWG bare copper.

Service Entrance Conductor Service entrance conductor shall be stranded, copper, Type USE-2, sized as required to comply with the NEC.

Terminal for electrical wire or cable Terminal for electrical wires or cables shall be insulated, solderless, spade tongue terminals of correct wire and stud size. Terminal for electrical wires or cables shall be incidental to the wire or cable (including piezoelectric sensor transmission cable) to be connected to terminal strips.

Wood Post Wood post shall be Southern Pine pretreated to conform to the American Wood Preservers’ Association (AWPA) C-14 or UC4B and shall have minimum dimensions of 4 inches by 4 inches by 8 feet long (for Galvanized Steel Cabinet) or 4 feet long (for Junction Box 10x8x4), sawed on all four sides with both ends square.

Wooden Pole

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Wooden pole shall be a Class IV wood pole of the length specified and shall conform to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction except the pole shall be treated in accordance with AWPA P9 Type A.

1.03 - CONSTRUCTION NOTES

The layouts will indicate the extent and general arrangement of the installation and are for guidance.

When the Contractor deems any modifications to the layouts or specifications necessary, details of such changes and the reasons shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Manager for written approval prior to beginning the modified work.

The Division of Planning Equipment Management Team (502-564-7183) shall be notified a minimum of seven days before any work pertaining to these specifications begins to allow their personnel the option to be present during installation.

Unless otherwise specified, installed materials shall be new.

Construction involving the installation of loops or piezoelectric sensors shall not be performed when the temperature of the pavement is less than 38ºF.

A final inspection will be performed by a member of the Central Office Division of Planning equipment staff after the installation is complete to verify that the installation is in compliance with the plans and specifications.

Any required corrective work shall be performed per the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge

Anchoring Furnish: Anchor, anchor rod, guy wire, strand vise, guy guard.

Anchor shall be installed in relatively dry and solid soil. Rock anchor shall be installed in solid rock.

Excavate the hole at a 45° to 60° angle in line with the guy (hole size shall be slightly larger than the expanded anchor – see manufacturer’s recommendation). Attach rod to anchor, install assembly into hole, and expand anchor. Backfill and tamp entire disturbed area. The effectiveness of the anchor is dependent upon the thoroughness of backfill tamping. Attach guy to strand vise on pole and anchor rod and tighten to required tension. Install guy guard on guy.

Bore and Jack Pipe – 2” Furnish: Steel Encasement Pipe, 2”

Bore and jack pipe – 2” shall conform to the Section 706 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

Cleanup and Restoration Furnish: Seed Mix Type 1 (as required); fertilizer (as required); agricultural limestone (as required);

mulch or hydromulch (as required); tackifier (as required).

The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing any damage to public and/or private property resulting from his work. Upon completion of the work, restore all disturbed highway features in like kind design and materials. This shall include filling any ruts and leveling ground appropriately.

Contractor shall dispose of all waste and debris off the project. Sow all disturbed earthen areas with Seed Mix Type 1 per Section 212 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

All materials and labor necessary for cleanup and restoration shall be considered incidental to other bid items.

Conduit Furnish: Conduit; conduit fittings; bushings (grounding where required); LB condulets (as required);

weatherheads (as required); conduit straps; hardware; conduit sealant.

Conduit that may be subject to regular pressure from traffic shall be laid to a minimum depth of 24 inches below grade. Conduit that will not be subject to regular pressure from traffic shall be laid to a minimum depth of 18 inches below grade.

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Conduit ends shall be reamed to remove burrs and sharp edges. Cuts shall be square and true so that the ends will butt together for the full circumference of the conduit. Tighten couplings until the ends of the conduit are brought together. Do not leave exposed threads. Damaged portions of the galvanized surfaces and untreated threads resulting from field cuts shall be painted with a Contract Manager-approved, rust inhibitive paint. Conduit bends shall have a radius of no less than 12 times the nominal diameter of the conduit, unless otherwise shown on the layouts.

Contractor shall install a bushing (grounding bushing where required) on both ends of all conduits.

Cap spare conduits on both ends with caps or conduit sealant.

Conduit openings in junction boxes and cabinets shall be waterproofed with a flexible, removable conduit sealant, working it around the wires, and extending it a minimum 1 inch into the end of the conduit.

After the conduit has been installed and prior to backfilling, the conduit installation shall be inspected and approved by the Contract Manager.

Electrical Service Furnish: Meter base, service disconnect, wire, GFCI AC duplex receptacle with box and cover;

conduit, conduit fittings, bushings (grounding where required); LB condulets (as required);

weatherhead; conduit straps; hardware; conduit sealant; ground rod with clamp; grounding conductor.

Prior to any construction, the Contractor shall initiate a work order with the local power company for the installation of electrical service to the site. A representative from the Division of Planning and the local power company shall be consulted prior to choosing an exact location for the pole. The Contractor shall clear the right-of-way for the electrical service drop.

Contractor shall obtain electrical inspections, memberships, meter base, service disconnect and any other requirements by the utility serving the installation and pay all fees as required.

Install meter base and disconnect panel with a 30-ampere, fused, circuit breaker inside. Install manufactured weatherproof hub connectors to connect the conduit to the top of the meter base and service disconnect.

Install a rigid ¾ inch conduit with three service conductors from the cabinet, through the service disconnect to the meter base and a 1¼” conduit with three service conductors from the meter base to a weatherhead two feet from the top of the electrical service pole. Install conduit straps 30 inches on center and provide a drip loop where the wire enters the weatherhead. Splice electric drop with service entrance conductors at the top of the pole.

The limit of conduit incidental to “Install Electrical Service” for a pad mounted cabinet is 24 inches beyond face of service pole.

Install a 120-volt, 20-amp GFCI AC duplex receptacle with box and cover in the automatic data recorder (ADR) cabinet.

Install a ground rod with clamp. Install a grounding conductor wire from the meter base, through the disconnect panel, to the ground rod clamp. Install grounding conductor in 1-¾” conduit from service disconnect to ground rod.

After completing the installation and before the electrical service is connected, obtain a certificate of compliance from the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Electrical Inspection Division.

Flashing Arrow Furnish: Arrow Panel

Construction of Flashing Arrow shall conform to the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge

Galvanized Steel Cabinet Furnish: Cabinet; wood posts; concrete; conduit fittings; metal framing channel; pipe clamp; terminal block(s); spade tongue wire terminals; wire labels; hardware.

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Where right-of-way allows, locate the cabinet such that it is outside the clear zone in accordance with the Roadside Design Guide. Install Cabinet such that the door of the cabinet faces the roadway.

Excavate as required and install wood posts to a depth of 36 inches and place concrete around posts as shown on the standard detail sheets. Install metal framing channel with pipe clamp between posts.

Install Cabinet on wood posts 38 inches above the finished grade as shown on the standard detail sheets. Install a unistrut between posts when two posts are specified.

Install the required number of terminal blocks on the cabinet back plate. Install a spade tongue terminal on each loop and piezo sensor wire entering the cabinet and connect wires to terminal block(s). Wiring shall be neat and orderly. Label all wires and cables inside cabinet.

Install conduit from ground to cabinet and attach to pipe clamp. Install locknuts to attach conduit to cabinet and install a conduit bushing as shown on the standard detail sheets.

Grounding Furnish: Ground rod with clamp; grounding conductor.

At sites with electrical or solar service, all conduits, poles, and cabinets shall be bonded to ground rods and the electrical system ground to form a complete grounded system.

Install such that top of ground rod is a minimum of 3 inches below finished grade.

Grounding systems shall have a maximum 25 ohms resistance to ground. If the resistance to ground is greater than 25 ohms, two or more ground rods connected in parallel shall be installed. Adjacent ground rods shall be separated by a minimum of 6 feet.

Pad Mount Cabinet Furnish: Concrete; anchor bolts with washers and nuts; conduit; conduit fittings; conduit grounding bushings; ground rod with clamp; grounding conductor; conduit sealant; wooden stakes (where required); wire labels; hardware.

The Contractor shall be responsible for securing the cabinet from the Central Office Division of Planning Warehouse in Frankfort and transporting it to the installation site.

Where right-of-way allows, locate the cabinet such that it is outside the clear zone in accordance with the Roadside Design Guide.

Excavate as required, and place concrete to construct the cabinet foundation as specified on the standard detail sheets. Install cabinet on the concrete base such that the door(s) of the cabinet opens away from traffic (hinges away from traffic). Install anchor bolts, washers, and nuts to secure the cabinet to the foundation.

Install ground rod with clamp and install one ¾ inch rigid conduit from cabinet base to ground rod.

Install a grounding conductor from ground rod to cabinet base and bond to each conduit bushing in the base.

Install one ¾ inch rigid steel conduits for electrical service from the base of the cabinet to 24 inches beyond the concrete base. Make all field wiring connections to the electrical service.

If electrical service is not provided as a bid item in the contract, plug conduit on both ends with a cap, conduit sealant, or electrical tape. Mark the location of the buried conduit end(s) with a wooden stake labeled “3/4 in. conduit.”

Install specified rigid steel conduit(s) into the base of the cabinet for sensor wire entry. Install one spare 2 inch conduit from the cabinet base to 2 feet beyond the concrete base. Plug spare conduit on both ends with a cap, conduit sealant or electrical tape.

The limit of all conduits incidental to “Install Pad Mount Cabinet” is 24 inches beyond the edge of the concrete base.

Wiring in cabinet shall be neat and orderly. Label all wires and cables inside cabinet. KYTC personnel will furnish and install terminal blocks and connect sensors to terminal blocks.

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Pole Mount Cabinet Furnish: Mounting brackets; mounting straps; conduit; LB condulets; conduit fittings; conduit grounding bushings; ground rod with clamp; grounding conductor; cable staples; conduit sealant;

wooden stakes (where required); wire labels; hardware.

The Contractor shall be responsible for securing the cabinet from the Central Office Division of Planning Warehouse in Frankfort and transporting it to the installation site. Any existing holes in the cabinet not to be reused shall be covered or plugged to meet NEC requirements.

Install mounting brackets and secure cabinet to pole with mounting straps.

Install a ground rod with clamp. Install grounding conductor in 1-¾” conduit form cabinet to ground rod.

Install one ¾ inch rigid steel conduit with two lb condulets from cabinet to electrical service disconnect box. Make all field wiring connections to the electrical service, as applicable.

If electrical service is not provided as a bid item in the contract, plug conduit on both ends with cap, plumbers putty, conduit sealant, or electrical tape. Mark the location of the buried conduit end(s) with a wooden stake labeled “3/4 in. conduit”.

Install specified rigid steel conduit(s) and type LB condulet(s) into the bottom of the cabinet for sensor wire entry. The limit of conduits incidental to “Install Pole Mount Cabinet” is 24 inches beyond the face of the pole.

Wiring in cabinet shall be neat and orderly. Label all wires and cables inside cabinet. KYTC personnel will furnish and install terminal blocks and connect sensors to terminal blocks.

Junction Box Type 10x8x4 Furnish: Junction box; wood post; conduit fittings; wire labels; hardware.

Where right-of-way allows, locate the junction box such that it is outside the clear zone in accordance with the Roadside Design Guide.

Excavate as required and install wood post(s) to a depth of 18 inches. Install junction box on wood post such that the bottom of the box is 18 inches above the finished grade as shown on the standard detail sheets. Box shall be installed with four (4) 2½ inch wood screws and washers.

Install locknuts to attach conduit to junction box and install a conduit bushing as shown on the standard detail sheets.

Wiring inside box shall be neat and orderly. Label all wires and cables inside box.

Junction Box Type A or B Furnish: Junction box, No. 57 aggregate; grounding conductor

Excavate as required and place approximately 12 inches of No. 57 aggregate beneath the proposed junction box to allow for drainage. Install specified junction box type A or B near the edge of pavement, flush with finished grade per the detail sheets. Where required, orient the box so that the dimensions comply with the National Electrical Code. Stub conduits with grounding bushings into junction box at its base to accommodate wires and connect grounding conductor to all grounding bushings. Backfill to existing grade, and restore disturbed area to the satisfaction of the Contract Manager.

Wiring inside box shall be neat and orderly. Label all wires and cables inside box.

Loops Furnish: Wire; saw slot sealant; backer rod; grout; conduit sealant.

The layouts and notes specify the approximate location for loop installations. Prior to sawing slots or drilling cores, the Contractor shall meet with a representative of the Division of Planning to verify the precise layout locations on site. Avoid expansion joints and pavement sections where potholes, cracks, or other roadway flaws exist.

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Upon completion of this meeting, the Contractor shall measure out and mark the proposed loop locations with spray paint or chalk such that the saw slots will be parallel and perpendicular to the direction of traffic. Marked lines shall be straight and exact to the locations determined and sized as shown on the layouts. Unless indicated otherwise, loops shall be 6 feet by 6 feet square and loops in the same lane shall be spaced 16 feet from leading edge to leading edge.

On resurfacing, rehabilitation, and new construction projects that include new asphalt pavement, the Contractor shall install loops prior to laying the final surface course. On projects with milling and texturing, the Contractor may install the loops prior to or after the milling operation; however, if installed prior to milling, the Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the loops are installed at a depth such that the milling operation will not disturb the newly installed loops. The Contractor shall correct damage caused by the milling operations to newly installed loops prior to placement of the final surface course at no additional cost to the Cabinet.

For projects that include the installation of new asphalt and piezoelectric sensors, the Contractor shall mark or otherwise reference all loops installed prior to the final surface course such that the loops can be accurately located when the piezoelectric sensors are installed after placement of the final surface course.

For projects that do not have asphalt surfacing, the Contractor shall install the loops in the surface of the pavement.

The following is a typical step by step procedure for the installation of a loop.

# Carefully mark the slot to be cut, perpendicular to the flow of traffic and centered in the lane.

# Make each saw-cut 3/8-inch wide and at a depth such that the top of the backer rod is a minimum of 2 inches below the surface of rigid (PCC/Concrete) pavement or 4 inches below the surface of asphalt pavement.

# Drill a 1½ inch core hole at each corner and use a chisel to smooth corners to prevent sharp bends in the wire.

# Clean ALL foreign and loose matter out of the slots and drilled cores and within 1 foot on all sides of the slots using a high pressure washer.

# Completely dry the slots and drilled cores and within 1 foot on all sides of the slots using oil-free forced air, torpedo heaters, electric heaters, or natural evaporation, depending on weather conditions. Be very careful not to burn the asphalt if heat is used.

# Measure 9-12 inches from the edge of the paved surface (shoulder break or face of curb) and drill a 1½ inch hole on a 45º angle to the conduit adjacent to the roadway.

# Closely inspect all cuts, cores, and slots for jagged edges or protrusions prior to the placement of the wire. All jagged edges and protrusions shall be ground or re-cut and cleaned again.

# Place the loop wire splice-free from the termination point (cabinet or junction box) to the loop, continue around the loop for four turns, and return to the termination point.

# Push the wire into the saw slot with a blunt object such as a wooden stick. Make sure that the loop wire is pushed fully to the bottom of the saw slot.

# Install conduit sealant to a minimum of 1” deep into the cored 1½ inch hole.

# Apply loop sealant from the bottom up and fully encapsulate the loop wires in the saw slot.

The wire should not be able to move when the sealant has set.

# Cover the encapsulated loop wire with a continuous layer of backer rod along the entire loop and home run saw slots such that no voids are present between the loop sealant and backer rod.

# Finish filling the saw cut with non-shrinkable grout per manufacturer’s instructions. Alleviate all air pockets and refill low spaces. There shall be no concave portion to the grout in the saw slot. Any excess grout shall be cleaned from the roadway to alleviate tracking.

# Clean up the site and dispose of all waste off the project.

# Ensure that the grout has completely cured prior to subjecting the loop to traffic. Curing time varies with temperature and humidity.

Exceptions to installing loop wire splice-free to the junction box or cabinet may be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be pre-approved by the Contract Manager. If splices are allowed, they shall be located in a junction box and shall conform to the construction note for Splicing.

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If loop lead-in cable (Cable No. 14/1 Pair) is specified, cable shall be installed splice free to the cabinet ensuring that extra cable is left in each junction box or cabinet. All wires and cables shall be labeled in each junction box and cabinet.

Loop inductance readings shall be between 100 and 300 microhenries. The difference of the loop inductance between two loops in the same lane shall be ±20 microhenries. Inductance loop conductors shall test free of shorts and grounds. Upon completion of the project, all loops must pass an insulation resistance test of at least 100 million ohms to ground when tested with a 500 Volt direct current potential in a reasonably dry atmosphere between conductors and ground.

Maintain and Control Traffic Furnish (all as required): Flashing Arrow panels, signs, drums, traffic cones, barricades used for channelization purposes, delineators, portable changeable message signs, truck mounted attenuator, and object markers.

Maintain and Control Traffic shall conform to the layouts, the KYTC Department of Highways Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and the KYTC Department of Highways Standard Drawings.

Contrary to Section 106.01, traffic control devices used on this project may be new or used in like new condition

Lane closures will not be permitted after 11:00 a.m. the day before the following:

# New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day

# Good Friday

# Memorial Day

# Independence Day

# Labor Day

# Thanksgiving Day

# Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Closures shall not resume until the day after the holiday at 8:00 a.m.

Some locations will also require that all lanes be open to the public during the following:

# 5:00 a.m. Monday to 9:00 p.m. Monday

# 5:00 a.m. Monday to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday

# 5:00 a.m. Monday to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday

# 5:00 a.m. Monday to 9:00 p.m. Thursday

# 5:00 a.m. Monday to 9:00 p.m. Friday These locations will typically be on urban, high-volume facilities and will be addressed on a case by case basis when the work order is developed.

KYTC may allow night work at the Contractor’s request. Prior to performing any night work, the Contractor shall obtain the Contract Manager’s approval regarding the required light levels and the method of proposed lighting to be used.

Daytime shoulder closures and work which can be performed safely by cover of a shoulder closure will be allowed at any time except those times that a lane closure is prohibited by a Holiday event listed above.

On fully controlled access roadways, maintain a minimum of one traffic lane (mainline) at all times during construction. Provide a minimum clear lane width of 11 feet; however, make provisions for passage of vehicles up to 16 feet in width.

On non-fully controlled access roadways with three or more lanes, maintain one lane of traffic in each direction at all times during construction. Provide a minimum clear lane width of 11 feet; however, provide for passage of vehicles of up to 16 feet in width.

On two-lane roadways, maintain alternating one way traffic during construction. Provide a minimum clear lane width of 10 feet; however, provide for passage of vehicles of up to 16 feet in width.

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If traffic should be stopped due to construction operations, and an emergency vehicle or school bus on an official run arrives, make provisions for the passage of the vehicle as quickly as possible.

The durations of lane closures shall be only that needed for actual operations. Lane closures shall be left in place only during working hours. Only one lane closure in each direction of travel will be allowed at the same time.

Seven (7) calendar days prior to beginning work, provide the Contract Manager a proposed schedule of lane closures for approval. After receiving approval for a schedule of lane closures notify the Contractor immediately and obtain prior permission for any proposed deviations from the approved schedule.