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Monongahela River, Remote Gate Control System Upgrades

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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PROJECT SIGNS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

1.3 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SIGNS

1.3.1 Project Identification Sign

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Wood

2.1.2 Sign Face

2.1.3 Fasteners

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

3.2 MAINTENANCE

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PROJECT SIGNS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

The work covered by this Section consists of fabricating, erecting and maintaining the Project Identification sign. The the sign shall be installed within 15 calendar days after Notice to Proceed and shall be maintained in good condition throughout the construction period. All items will remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed at the end of the contract.

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EP 310-1-6a (2006) Sign Standards Manual, Volume 1

1.3 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SIGNS

Construction project signs shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer. The signs shall include onethree Project Identification Sign s.

The layout of the signs shall be in accordance with the standards specified in EP 310-1-6a, (Part 16 attached), the attached Project and Safety Sign Standards, and the requirements specified herein, except that the the post embedment may be 36" and the concrete embedment is not required. Relevant portions of the manual are attached.

1.3.1 Project Identification Sign

OneThree project identification signs constructed in accordance with EP 310-1-6a, Section 16, except the layout of the sign shall be as shown on the attached ARRA Project Sign Requirements. Each sign will be used at two projects and shall be moved when the work moves from one site to another.

The following information shall be used for the Project Identification Sign:

Corps relationship to project:

Design and Construction Supervised by:

Division/District

Pittsburgh District

One to three line title to describe work

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM UPGRADES,PHASE 2

MONONGAHELA RIVER LOCKS AND DAMS

PENNSYLVANIA AND WEST VIRGINIA

One to two line identification of project or name of sponsoring

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One to five line identification of prime contractors - this information is optional.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Wood

Wood material for the posts shall be preservative treated, structural grade Douglas Fir or No. 1 Southern Pine, or better. All other wood members shall be of well seasoned, kiln dried, clear redwood, bald cypress, red cedar, Douglas fir, spruce, tulip poplar, or white pine. The lumber materials shall be free of splits, wane, and loose knots or pitch pockets.

All members of the sign shall be fastened with screws or bolts of type, size, number, and spacing to provide rigid construction and neat appearance. If the vertical supports system does not rigidly support the sign due to local soil conditions and/or wind loading additional bracing of the sign supports shall be provided. This additional bracing shall be composed of 2" x 4" bracing bolted to the inside face of each 4" x 4" support post and firmly anchored to the ground behind the sign. This additional bracing is not required to be treated lumber. Two-inch x four-inch struts shall be installed between the 4" x 4" support posts to reinforce the top and bottom edges of the sign panels.

2.1.2 Sign Face

The sign faces shall be electronically printed on white non-reflective vinyl decals four mils thick. The sign face decals shall be mounted on panels of 3/4" thick high density overlay exterior plywood with single-sided vinyl facing. The entire circumference of the sign panels will be sealed and protected with white vinyl trim cap. A protective overlaminate film shall be applied over the sign face decals capable of minimizing the deteriorating effects of ultraviolet radiation and providing additional protection against weathering and application of graffiti. The ARRA symbol is shown on the attached Recovery Emblem Guide. The ARRA Recovery Emblem shall be 6-inch diameter.

2.1.3 Fasteners

All bolts shall be 0.375" diameter and 4" long Allen head bolts, threaded to match T-nuts.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

The Contractor shall affix the panels to the posts with the Allen head bolts prior to erection of the signs, including drilling counter-sunk 0.375 inch diameter holes in the posts to match the T-nut locations. The Contractor shall take all precautions necessary to protect the faces of the signs from damage during assembly and construction. The signs shall be installed upon commencement of the work under this contract. The location in which each sign is to be installed shall be cleared and leveled to facilitate the installation of, and provide easy visual contact with, the

SECTION 01 50 10 Page 3 signs. Installation and positioning of the sign plate and posts shall be as indicated on the attached Project and Safety Sign Standards. Excavation and backfilling of the holes for posts and installation of the posts, braces, and stakes shall be such that signs are installed plumb and level.

3.2 MAINTENANCE

The Contractor shall maintain the signs in good condition and the sign site in a neat condition throughout the construction period.

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