Specifications For Cadillac Rest Area Electronic Sign.docx

Project Scope and Specifications for Cadillac Rest Area Electronic Sign Cadillac Rest Area NB US 131, Cadillac Mi

Scope of Work: The successful contractor is to furnish and install the electronic sign, sign base w/stone facing, connections from building to sign location & site restoration as follows:

Furnish and install a complete single sided Daktronics model # GS6-60x75-15.85 RGB-@V marquee display, full color, outdoor LED sign 44” tall by 50” wide, housing depth not to exceed 5” (additional sign specifications attached) Include time & temperature feature. Vendor is to supply serial number upon install for tracking purposes.

Web based system to control sign – provide access for three log ins Daktronics contact: Jeff Good jeff.good@daktronics.com 863-450-8421 Contractor will bury 3/4” conduit 12” deep from the electrical box that is on the NW corner of the truck parking lot to the sign location approximately 200’. From the electrical box to west of gravel drive this will need to be hand dug because of the amount of infrastructure in area. There is currently a small Square D electrical box that has a space available for the installation of a 20-amp single pole breaker. Wiring (3 wires of 12 ga THHN) will need to be installed from the outdoor box to the panel inside the building, approximately 150’. Current wiring of MDOT lift pumps cannot be used. Contractor will place a 20amp GFI plug on back of sign and outdoor rated power switch for display board.

Sign base to be furnished and installed in accordance with attached drawings and specifications by successful contractor (site will be marked for location). The construction details for the sign base and posts are included in the bid package. The posts are to be spaced appropriate for the above specified sign. Sign base to be furnished and installed in accordance with attached drawings and specifications by successful contractor. The construction details for the sign base and posts are included in the bid package. The owner (MDNR) will furnish the Smokey Bear and “Prevent Forest Fires” signs for installation by the contractor on the posts.

The cultured stone is to be set in such a way that there resembles a bear paw on the long side of the base facing traffic (south) (see photo below) Stone only needs to be on the east, south and west side.

Cultured stone to be Owens-Corning CSV 2084 Earth River Rock or equal (owner to approve) The contractor is responsible for any site work required so that sign is built in the designated location, level and visible to traffic for northbound travel. Restoration of the site after construction is required. Restoration will be in such a condition equal to or better than original condition in accordance with Michigan Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. Disturbed soil is to be reseeded with Highway Mix (TDS) and shall be fertilized and covered with a straw mat.

State of Michigan is requiring the Contractor to furnish the price of the removal of the current sign base to below ground level, level and reseed current location-DNR will need current electronic sign and all related signage material returned for possible reuse. This portion may be done by local DNR staff if possible. MDOT will be responsible for removal of wire and capping line.

All permits (State of Michigan, LARA, MDOT) All permits (State of Michigan – LARA, MDOT) & inspections are the responsibility of the successful contractor. It will also be the responsibility of the contractor to contact MISS DIG to mark site.

The successful contractor is to provide access for three log ins and access to online training to the owner necessary to operate the sign from a remote location.

Work will not be allowed on Fridays, weekends or any holidays as this is a very busy rest area.

On Site Pre-Construction Walk through will be mandatory for awarded vendor.

Work is to be completed by September 11th , 2026 image1.emf