Final_RFB_605_2600000627_1_SO_FORM.PDF

Document ID: RFB 605 2600000627 Page: 1

Commonwealth of Kentucky

SOLICITATION

Modification: No Version #:

TITLE: Count Station Maintenance

Date Issued:

06/11/2026 Record Date:

06/11/2026

Solicitation Closes Date:

07/02/2026 Time:

13:30

Solicitation No:

RFB 605 2600000627

Online Bidding Prohibited: No

For Information Call:

Tiffany Kiser 502-782-3974

Bid Receiving Location:

Bid Receiving

See Terms & Conditions for Bid Submission Instructions

Other KY

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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.

Count Station Maint. Two contractors

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 Bidder with best price receives the maximum score.

Bidder with best delivery time receives the maximum points.

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

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

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 2.26)

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

_____ CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (See Section 1.04)

_____ NON COLLUSION CERTIFICATION (Section 1.05 E)

_____ BUY AMERICA/BABA (Section 1.05 F)

_____ DBE CERTIFICATION (Section 1.05 G)

_____ EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION/PRODUCT LITERATURE

_____ OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

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.

Vendors should review and comply with the general bidding requirements listed under “Procurement Laws, Preference, Regulations and Policies” and “Response to Solicitation” located on the eProcurement Web page at https://finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/procurement-laws-regulations-and-policies.aspx and https://finance.ky.gov/eProcurement/Pages/doing-business-with-the-commonwealth.aspx respectively. The vendor must comply with all applicable statutes, regulations and policies related to this procurement.

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 to provide traffic data collection station aintenance 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.

Award shall be made by Region. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award one (1) or two (2) contracts per Region, depending on the number of responsive and responsible bids received and what is determined to be in the best interest of the Commonwealth.

Vendors do not have to bid all regions however shall bid all lines within the region to be considered for award.

The Regions are as follows:

Region 1 - KYTC Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4 including the following counties: Ballard, Calloway, Carlisle, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, McCracken, Marshall, Trigg, Caldwell, Document Phase Document Description Page 5

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Christian, Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, Hopkins, McLean, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Union, Webster, Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Todd, Warren, Breckinridge, Grayson, Green, Hardin, Hart, Larue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Taylor, and Washington

Region 2 - KYTC District 5 including the following counties: Bullitt, Franklin, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble

Region 3 - KYTC Districts 6 and 7 including the following counties: Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Harrison, Kenton, Owen, Pendleton, Robertson, Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Montgomery, Scott, and Woodford

Region 4 - KYTC Districts 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 including the following counties: Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Lincoln, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Wayne, Bath, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Nicholas, Rowan, Breathitt, Estill, Lee, Magoffin, Menifee, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Powell, Wolfe, Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Leslie, Whitley, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Letcher, Martin, and Pike

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. 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

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# 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.

Employment

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

Access to Records

The Contractor shall maintain all books, documents, papers, electronic accounting records, and other evidence pertaining to costs incurred and shall make such materials available at their respective offices at all reasonable times during the contract period and for five (5) years from the date of final payment under the contract. KYTC shall have the right to audit these records anytime during this period and copies thereof shall be furnished if requested.

End of Contract

Payment to the Contractor shall be remitted before the end of the contract. The Contract Manager shall only schedule work that can be done and paid for by the end of the contract ending date. At the end of the contract period, all work shall stop. No payments for work performed after the contract ends will be paid.

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Termination of Contract

In the event the contract is terminated for any reason, the Contractor shall be paid for the work performed or services rendered up to and including the date of cancellation.

In the event the parties cannot reach a mutual agreement as to the amount of work performed or services rendered, the matter will be submitted to the Secretary of KYTC for review. The decision by the Secretary of KYTC will be final and binding on both parties.

Special Instructions

Up to two (2) contractors will be selected for each Group to provide these services. Projects will generally be assigned on a rotational basis. The Department reserves the right to select one of the firms outside of the assignment order for a particular project if it is to the benefit of the Department or the other contractor cannot complete the project in the given time frame.

1.02 MATERIALS

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

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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

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:

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# 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

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.

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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

Document Phase Document Description Page 11 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

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: -40# to 160# 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

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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).

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).

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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

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.

40 Foot Pole on Breakaway base

40' Mounting height with 2” tenon and all necessary hardware.

Lighting pole design shall be in accordance with loading and allowable stress requirements of 2015 AASHTO "LRFD Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals." first edition with current interims (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022 interim revisions). Submit drawings in detail demonstrating the compliance with the AASHTO specification. Provide materials and products that are manufactured in the United States of America. Provide calculations and drawings that are stamped by a licensed professional engineer.

Provide conventional poles that consist of a tapered aluminum pole having a base affixed to the lower end and an aluminum bracket arm (if required). Furnish an opening near the top of the pole to provide for a cable entrance from the pole to the bracket arm to provide a smooth cable guide for wiring. Secure a one-piece anchor base to the lower end of the pole. Provide this base with four slotted holes to receive

Document Phase Document Description Page 14 the anchor bolts and four tapped holes for securing the bolt covers. Also provide four removable bolt covers and hardware with each base. Ensure that the pole manufacturer provides permanent marking on the pole base or other suitable location, giving the pole design number and other identification data so the poles may be compared with material brochures or drawings. Provide each pole with a 4”x6” handhole at a height of between 12” and 18”above the pole base. Provide an aluminum handhole cover secured with stainless steel screws. All poles should include an internal damping device centered in the middle of the pole shaft.

Transformer base, door, and all necessary hardware

Provide transformer bases that conform to the AASHTO “Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals” sixth edition with current interims. Ensure that each base has the following outside dimensions (+/- 1 inch): 17 inch high, 15 by 15-inch square bottom and 12 by 12-inch square top. Ensure that bases have a trapezoidal door with the following minimum dimensions (+/- 1 inch): 11 inch high, 9 inches across the bottom, and 7.5 inch across the top. Construct the door of an aluminum or stainless-steel material in a color that matches the base. The door should have a theft deterrent device that is equal to the LockDown LightPole lock door assembly. Provide each transformer base with a 1/2-inch 13 UNC tapped hole or other suitable provisions for grounding purposes.

Fasten each transformer base to the base flange of the pole with four loose galvanized bearing plates, four lock washers, and four galvanized steel connecting bolts and nuts. Use connecting bolts of the same diameter and strength as the anchor bolts. This shall be supplied in the hardware bag for this item. Submit mill test reports on the connecting bolts. The manufacturer shall specify the bolt circle and physical dimensions of the base bottom to ensure a proper foundation fit.

ANCHOR BOLTS. The anchor bolt design shall follow the NCHRP Report 494 Section 2.4 and NCHRP 469 Appendix A Specifications. Use anchor bolts that conform to the requirement of ASTM F 1554 grade 55 for hooked smooth bars or grade 105 for headed. Anchor bolts shall be fully galvanized. Provide each anchor bolt with 2 galvanized hex nuts as well as one flat and one lock washer. Provide nuts that equal or exceed the proof load of the bolts strength. Provide bolts that are hot dip galvanized to the requirements of either ASTM A 123 (fabricated products) or ASTM A 153 (hardware items).

Protect anchor bolt threads from damage during shipping. Provide mill test reports on anchor bolts.

Packaging: The anchor bolts (four) for each individual pole shall be banded together and shrink-wrapped.

There shall be a laminated picture of the supplied with all hardware to show what is installed on the anchor bolts.

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.

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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 Construction.

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.

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.

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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 Construction.

Galvanized Steel Cabinet

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

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.