344116 traffic control.pdf

F5W61608 USPFO Warehouse Ohio Army National Guard Rev. 0 Defense Supply Center Columbus, Ohio 30 January 2009 Bid Final

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SECTION 344116 – TRAFFIC CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

A. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and means to provide the Traffic Control for the project site as required to permit the installation of the facilities, and dispose of materials. CONTRACTOR shall pay for all permits required under this Specification.

1.2 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

A. All work, installation, procedures, materials, etc. shall conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for streets and highways and the Construction and Material Specifications adopted January 1, 2008 by the Ohio Department of Transportation, except as modified by this Specification.

1.3 CONTRACTORS ORGANIZATION

A. The CONTRACTOR shall have a competent supervisor on the site during the process of the work who shall act for the CONTRACTOR in all matters concerning the work. He shall have the authority to receive directions and to act upon directions from the OWNER.

1.4 RELATED WORK

A. Refer to Specification Section 312000 - Earthwork for work pertaining to excavation and backfilling.

1.5 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division - 1 Specification Sections apply to work of this section.

1.6 PAYMENT

A. All work required under this Section shall be included in the Lump Sum Contract Price.

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PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. The CONTRACTOR shall provide all materials and equipment required to provide the Traffic Control for the project site in accordance with this Specification.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXCAVATIONS FOR PIPE LAYING

A. Excavations for pipe laying shall be conducted to cause the least interruption to traffic.

The CONTRACTOR shall provide suitable bridges at street and driveway crossings where traffic must cross open trenches. Hydrants under pressure valve pit covers, valve boxes, curb stop boxes, fire or police call boxes or other utility controls shall be unobstructed and accessible during the construction period.

B. CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for providing and installing any and all traffic barricades, markers, signs, flagman, traffic police, and/or other facilities as may be required by the city, township, county or state to protect the general public. Signs and protective devices shall conform to the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" for streets and highways. Vehicular traffic shall be maintained at all times. Competent uniformed traffic directors shall be employed at every location where the CONTRACTOR's equipment is working immediately adjacent to, or is entering, leaving or crossing active traffic lines. The traffic directors shall be employed continuously for the full time such conditions exist.

C. Special attention shall be given for the protection of pedestrians. Access to properties affected due to construction shall be maintained at all times.

D. The CONTRACTOR shall have the responsibility of notifying the local police, ambulance services and fire departments of daily traffic diversions.

3.2 TRAFFIC DIVERSION

A. Whenever it is necessary to divert traffic from its normal channel into another channel, such diversion shall be clearly marked by cones, drums, barricades or temporary guard rail. If the markers are left in place at night, suitable lights shall be provided and maintained.

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3.3 OWNER REQUIREMENTS

A. If proper maintenance of traffic facilities and proper provision for traffic control are not being provided in accordance with local regulations and the safety of the public is thus endangered, the OWNER may take the necessary steps to place them in proper condition and the cost of such services will be deducted from any payment which may be due or become due the CONTRACTOR.

END OF SECTION 344116