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SECTION 11 PROJECT CLOSE OUT h)0*0*0*Ԍ&SECTION 1 $SCOPE OF WORKă  ?  1.01` ` General Description ` ` The work covered by these specifications includes removing and installing approximately 11,000 SY of concrete pavement, including all grading, removal and reinstallation of curbs, forming, joint sealing, and cleanup at various locations for the City of Slidell, consisting of all items of work specified hereafter.(#`  ?( 1.02` ` Site of the Work( ` ` The work described in these specifications will be constructed within the rightsofway of various streets as shown on the individual drawings included as part of these specifications.(#`  ? 1.03` ` Existing Utilities ` ` Existing utilities are not shown on plans, therefore, the Contractor shall be responsible for checking his excavation for buried utilities. The contractor shall call Dottie prior to excavation, and notify the Engineer immediately upon finding any conflicts.(#`  ? 1.04` ` Protection of Adjoining Areas ` ` Contractor's attention is directed to the fact that extreme care must be taken to minimize damage to existing streets not a part of this work, trees, lawns, etc., adjacent the work, during prosecution of his work, and upon completion of the work all property must be restored to its original condition. (#`  ? 1.05` ` Maintenance of Existing Drainage(#` ` ` Contractor's attention is directed that adequate drainage must be maintained during the prosecution of his work, and upon completion of the work all drainage must be restored to original lines and grades and/or as required to adequately drain.(#` '0*((Ԍ  ?X 1.06` ` Public Convenience and Maintenance of Traffic ` ` No materials or other obstructions shall be placed within fifteen feet (15') of fire hydrants which must be at all times accessible in case of fire.(#` ` ` During the progress of the work the convenience of the public and of the residents along any street, or the occupants of any building, plant, etc., must be provided for as far as practicable. Convenient access to driveways, houses, and buildings adjacent the work must be provided. Temporary approaches to and crossings of intersecting streets must be provided for and kept in good condition wherever practicable. Detour warning signs and flagmen shall be provided and placed as may be necessary to properly inform the public and maintain traffic flow. All work zone signing shall conform to MUTCD, Section 6 standards. (Coordinate with the Engineer).(#`  ? 1.07` ` Record Drawings ` ` The Contractor shall be required to furnish a Record Plan to the Engineer prior to final acceptance. The Record Plan shall accurately show locations of pavement sections replaced, slopes and grade elevations. The Record Plan shall be drawn on commercial grade quality reproducible paper, or provided on a three and onehalf inch disk, using Intergraph. (#`  ? 1.08` ` Road Surface Protection ` ` The Contractor shall be required to exercise special care in protecting adjacent city streets during construction.(#` '0*((Ԍ&SECTION 2 &EARTHWORKă  ?  2.01` ` Scope  ? ` ` A. Work Included(# ` `  This section covers work necessary for the grading and placement of bedding material, complete.(#  ? 2.02` ` Definitions  ?( ` ` A. Relative Compaction: "Relative compaction" is defined as the ratio, in percent, of the as-compacted field dry density as determined by ASTM D 698. Corrections for oversize material may be applied to either the ascompacted field dry density or the maximum dry density, as determined by the Engineer.(#  ?h ` ` B. Optimum Moisture Content: "Optimum moisture content" shall be determined by the ASTM Standard specified to determine the maximum dry density for relative compaction. Field moisture content shall be determined on the basis of the fraction passing the 3/4inch sieve.(#  ? ` ` C. Completed Course: "Completed course" is defined as a course or layer that is ready for the next layer or next phase of the work.(#  ? ` ` D. WellGraded: "Wellgraded" as used in this section defines a mixture of particle sizes that has no specific concentration or lack thereof of one or more sizes. Wellgraded does not define any numerical value that must be placed on the coefficient of uniformity, coefficient of curvature, or other specific grain size distribution parameters. Wellgraded is used to define a material type that, when compacted, produces a strong and relatively incompressible soil mass free from detrimental voids.(#  ?`" ` ` E. Imported Material: "Imported materials" shall be materials obtained by the Contractor from sources off the site. (# '0*((Ԍ  ? 2.03` ` Submittals ` ` Certification, test results, source, and samples for all imported material.(#`  ? 2.04` ` Imported Material Acceptance(#` ` ` All imported materials specified in this section are subject to the following requirements:(#`  ? ` ` A. All tests necessary for the Contractor to locate an acceptable source of imported material shall be made by the Contractor.(#  ? ` ` B. Certification that the material conforms to the Specification requirements along with copies of the test results from a qualified commercial testing laboratory shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval at least 10 days before the material is required for use. All material samples shall be furnished by the Contractor at the Contractor's sole expense. Samples shall be representative and be clearly marked to show the source of the material and the intended use on the project. Sampling of the material source shall be done by the Contractor in accordance with ASTM D 75. Notify the Engineer at least 24 hours prior to sampling. The Engineer may, at the Engineer's option, observe the sampling procedures. Tentative acceptance of the material source shall be based on the certified test results submitted by the Contractor to the Engineer. No imported materials shall be delivered to the site until the proposed source and materials test have been tentatively accepted in writing by the Engineer. Final acceptance will be based on tests made on samples of material taken from the completed and compacted course. The completed course is defined as a course or layer that is ready for the next layer of the next phase of construction. All testing for final acceptance shall be performed by a qualified commercial testing laboratory.(#  ?`" ` ` C. Gradation tests by the Contractor shall be made on samples taken at the place of production prior to shipment. Samples of the finished product for gradation testing shall be taken from each 1,500 tons of prepared materials or more often as determined by the Engineer, if variation in (# '0*((Ԍ` `  gradation is occurring, or if the matieral appears to depart from the Specifications. Test reqults shall be forwarded to the Engineer within 48 hours of sampling. (#  ? ` ` D. If tests conducted by the Contractor or the Engineer indicate that the material does not meet Specification requirements, material placement will be terminated until corrective measures are taken. Material which does not conform to the Specification requirements and is placed in the work shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor's sole expense. Sampling and testing performed by the Contractor shall be done at the Contractor's sole expense. (#  ? 2.05X` ` Codes, Ordinances, and Statutes(# ` ` Contractors shall familiarize themselves with, and comply with, all applicable codes, ordinances, statutes, and bear sole responsibility for the penalties imposed for noncompliance.(#`  ? 2.06` ` Tolerances ` ` All material limits shall be constructed within a tolerance of 9.1 foot except where dimensions or grades are shown or specified as minimum. All grading shall be performed to maintain slopes and drainage proper to the location involved. No reverse slopes will be permitted.(#`  ?8 2.07` ` Materials(#`  ? ` ` A.X General(# ` `  Provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to accomplish the work specified in this section.(#  ?x ` ` B. Sand Backfill(# ` `  Natural sand or sand produced from crushed gravel or crushed rock, maximum size 1/4 inch, 95 percent shall pass a No. 4 sieve, free from clay and organic material, with a maximum of 8 percent passing the No. 200 sieve.(#  ?$ ` ` C. NOT USED(# '0*((Ԍ ? ` ` D. Water for Compaction(# ` `  Furnish as required.  ?  ` ` E. Compaction Equipment  ? ` `  1.` Compaction equipment shall be of suitable type and adequate to obtain the densities specified and shall provide satisfactory breakdown of materials to form a dense fill.(#  ? ` `  2.` Compaction equipment shall be operated in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations. Equipment shall be maintained in such condition that it will deliver the manufacturer's rated compactive effort. If adequate densities are obtained, larger and/or different types of additional equipment shall be provided by the Contractor. Handoperated equipment shall be capable of achieving the specified densities.(#  ?0 ` ` F. Moisture Control Equipment(# ` `  Equipment for applying water shall be of a type and quality adequate for the work, shall not leak, and shall be equipped with a distributor bar or other approved device to assure uniform application. Equipment for mixing and drying out material shall consist of blades, discs, or other approved equipment.(#  ? 2.08` ` Workmanship  ? ` ` A. Roadway Base and SubBase Preparation(# ` `  The moisture content of the existing roadway base material should be adjusted to near optimum, by aeration or watering and the soil compacted to attain a minimum 95 percent of its maximum dry density as determined by ASTM D 698. Notify the Engineer prior to commencement of compacting. If soft or loose zones are found, excavate the soft or loose material to a depth accepted by the Engineer, then fill with limestone backfill, and compact as specified for such fill. Excavation and replacement filling, as specified in this paragraph, shall be paid for on the unit price bid, provided that the Engineer shall authorize such excavation and replacement filling in writing prior to accomplishing such work. (# '0*((Ԍ ? ԙ` ` B. Compaction(# ` `  Compact all materials by mechanical means. Flooding or jetting will not be permitted. If compaction tests indicate that compaction or moisture content is not as specified, material placement shall be terminated and corrective action shall be taken by the Contractor prior to continuing placement.(#  ? ` ` C. Moisture Control(#  ?` ` `  1.` During all compacting operations, maintain optimum practicable moisture content required for compaction purposes in each lift of fill. Maintain moisture content uniform throughout the lift. Insofar as practicable, add water to the material at the site of excavation. Supplement, if required, by sprinkling the fill. At the time of compaction, the water content of the material shall be at optimum moisture content, plus or minus 2 percentage points.(#  ? ` `  2.` Do not attempt to compact fill material that contains excessive moisture. Aerate material by blading, discing, harrowing, or other methods, to hasten the drying process.(#  ? ` ` D. Field Density and Moisture Tests(# ` `  The testing laboratory will determine inplace density and moisture content by any one or combination of the following methods: ASTM D 2922, D 1556, D 2216, D 3017, or other methods selected by the Engineer. Cooperate with this testing work by leveling small test areas designated by the Engineer. Backfill of test areas will be at Contractor's sole expense. The frequency and location of testing shall be determined solely by the Engineer.(#  ? ` ` E. Disposal of Excess Excavation(# ` `  The Contractor shall dispose of all excess excavated materials, including concrete, soil, stumps, and other deleterious materials, not required for backfill or fills, outside of the area of work and make arrangements for the disposal of the excavated material and bear all costs or retain any profit incidental to such disposal.(# '0*((Ԍ ? ԙ` ` F. Laboratory Testing(# ` `  Where laboratory testing is specified herein, the Contractor shall employ an independent testing laboratory to conduct such tests and submit Certificates of the test results to ensure Specification conformance. The Owner shall approve the testing lab in writing prior to the start of work.(# ' 0*((Ԍ&SECTION 3 CAST IN PLACE CONCRETEă  ?  3.01` ` Scope  ? ` ` A. Work Included: All work required to install General Concrete Work, as shown on all Drawings, and related items necessary to complete this work.(#  ? ` ` B. Related work specified elsewhre:(#  ?` ` `  Section 5(-Reinforcing Steel  ? 3.02` ` Quality Assurance  ? ` ` A. Testing Laboratory(# ` `  A testing laboratory, meeting Owner's approval, shall be employed and paid by the Contractor for the purpose of conducting all necessary tests on materials, design, and control of the concrete mix, take necessary concrete cylinders during the course of the work, and make laboratory tests thereon to determine the compressive strength of the concrete in place.(#  ? ` ` B. Responsibility of Contractor ` `  The approval of the testing laboratory by the Owner in no way relieves the Contractor from his responsibility to furnish material and construction in full conformance with the Plans and Specifications. Excluding written protests by the Contractor, in advance of use of materials, service of the testing laboratory shall be understood as constituting full acceptance by and approval of the Contractor.(#  ?x ` ` C. Cooperation of Contractor ` `  The Contractor shall cooperate with the laboratory and:(#  ?`" ` `  1)` Make available, without cost, samples of materials to be tested.(#  ?# ` `  2)` Furnish such nominal labor and sheltered working space as is necessary to obtain samples at the project.(# ` `   ' 0*((Ԍ ? ` `  3)XAdvise the laboratory of the identity of material sources and instruct suppliers to allow tests or inspection by the laboratory.(# ` `   ?  ` `  4)` Notify the laboratory sufficiently in advance of operations to allow for completion of initial tests and assignment of personnel.(#  ?@ ` ` D. Rejection of Materials(# ` `  The laboratory shall reject any materials which are not in full conformance with the Specifications, and the Engineer and the Contractor shall be notified promptly of such rejections. Any materials rejected by the laboratory shall not be incorporated in the work.(#  ?H ` ` E. Test Reports(# ` `  Written reports covering each inspection and test shall be furnished promptly by the laboratory to the Engineer. These reports must be signed by a registered engineer experienced in testing laboratory work.(#  ? ` ` F. Test Methods ` `  Tests and inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of these Specifications or, if not specified, in accordance with the latest standards of ASTM or other recognized authorities.(#  ? ` ` G. Cylinders(# ` `  For each day's pour of 50 cubic yards, or fraction thereof, three (3) test cylinders shall be cast. One (1) shall be tested at 3 days and one (1) at 28 days; the other cylinder shall be kept for testing if necessary.(# ` `  The concrete shall be designed in accordance with the ACI standard recommended practice for the Design of Concrete Mixes ACI613 to produce the strength for each class of concrete in accordance with the requirements outlined below.(# ' 0*((Ԍ ? ` ` H. Shop Drawing ` `  The Contractor will check all lists and schedules. The Engineer shall be notified promptly of any errors or discrepancies in detailed dimensions bending schedules or other details, and written instructions secured before proceeding with the work.(# ` `  Properly executed Shop Drawings shall be provided, showing all details of construction, bending and placing schedules, completely dimensioned in accordance with the standards of the American Concrete Institute. Provide typical shop drawings for each size panel (6 inch and 8 inch). (# ` `  Before proceeding with the work, written approval of Shop Drawings must be secured from the Engineer. Approval will cover general design only. In no case shall this approval relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for general or detailed dimensions, fitting to locations, quality or quantity of materials or any of the conditions, functions, performances, or guarantees required.(#  ? ` ` I. Material(# ` `  A. Materials List  ? ` `  1. hh#Portland Cement: Portland Cement shall conform to ASTM C 150, Type I.(#h  ? ` `  2. hh#Aggregate: Firm and coarse aggregate for all concrete shall comply with ASTM Designation C33. Fine aggregates shall be natural sand; coarser aggregate shall be gravel, maximum size of 1 inch except for footings which may be 1-1/2 inch.(#h  ?x ` `  3. hh#Mixing Water: Water shall be potable, clean, and free from oil, acid, and injurious amounts of vegetable matter, alkalies, or other salts.(#h  ?`" ` `  4. hh#Water Reducing Admixture: Admixture conforming to ASTM C 494, Type A may be added to the concrete mix at the Batching Plant. Type of admixture shall be approved by the Engineer prior to commencing concrete operation.(#h ` `  ' 0*((Ԍ ? ԙ` `  5.hh#Expansion Joint Filler: Shall be nonextruding expansion material conforming to ASTM Specification D 1751.(#h  ?  ` ` J. Workmanship  ? ` `  A.` Class and Usage(# ` `  ` Concrete mixes shall be designed for the 28day compressive strength, using minimum cement factors expressed as sacks per yard as follows:(# ` `  ` All concrete shall have a minimum of 5-1/2 sacks of cement per cubic yard and develop a minimum compressive strength of 4,000 psi in 28 days.(# ` `  ` For all concrete, the proportions of cement, aggregate, water, airentraining, and waterproofing admixture to attain require plasticity and compressive strength shall be in accordance with ACI Building Code, ACI 318, and the Recommended Practice for Selecting Proportions for Concrete, ACI 613, latest revisions.(#  ? ` `  B.` Proportioning, Etc. of Concrete(# ` `  ` Concrete shall be proportioned, measured, mixed, and placed in accordance with the Portland Cement Association's Bulletin "Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures," (latest edition), and shall except as otherwise noted in the Drawings and Specifications, be adhered to in all phases of the work just as though said recommendations and provisions were repeated or incorporated in detail in the Specifications.(# ` `  ` Concrete shall be designed using the minimum quantity of water necessary to produce concrete of required strength. It shall have workability suitable for proper placing in all corners and around reinforcing without excessive separation of materials or free water collecting on surfaces. Slump shall be maximum of four (4) inches and a minimum of two (2) inches.(# ` `   ' 0*((Ԍ ? ` `  C.` Fiber Reinforcement(# ` `  ` W. R. Grace polypropylene fibers or approved equal shall be added to the concrete mix at the plant. Even distribution of fibers shall be ensured. The fibers shall be added at a rate of 1-1/2 pounds per cubic yard of concrete.(#  ? ` `  D.` Mixing and Placing(# ` `  ` Before placing concrete, all areas and forms that receive concrete shall be cleaned of all rubbish, debris, harmful oils, etc., water shall be removed from place of deposit before concrete is poured. Readymixed concrete shall be mixed by a plant that is approved by the Engineer and mixed and delivered in accordance with the requirements that are set forth in the Standard Specifications for Ready Mixed Concrete ASTM Designation C 94.(# ` `  ` Concrete shall be conveyed from the mixer to the place of final deposit by methods which will prevent the separation or loss of the materials.(#  ` `  ` Equipment for chuting and conveying concrete shall be such size and design or of such number as to ensure a practically continuous flow of concrete at the delivery and without separation of the materials. Concrete shall not be dropped a distance of more than five (5) feet.(# ` `  ` No concrete shall be placed until all reinforcing steel is securely tied and fastened and in its correct position and until approval of the placing of reinforcing and forms has been given by the Engineer.(# ` `  ` Concrete shall be placed in accordance with the latest standards and specifications of the ACI and the recommendation of the Portland Cement Association Bulletin, Design and Control of Concrete Mixture, and the following requirements:(# '0*((Ԍ ` `  ` No concrete shall be poured without the approval of the Engineer or his (# ` `  ` representative, who shall be notified 24 hours in advance, and unless the Engineer's representative is on the project site.(# ` `  ` No concrete work is to be done in temperatures below 44 degrees F. or when temperatures are expected to fall below 44 degrees F. and the Contractor shall protect green concrete should the temperature fall to freezing or lower. He shall be fully responsible for any damages that may occur to concrete by the weather.(# ` `  ` Concrete shall be placed in the forms immediately after mixing and in no case shall concrete be used which is not in place in the forms within thirty (30) minutes after water is added to the mix.(# ` `  ` Care shall be taken to place concrete in such a manner that reinforcement is not coated with cement mortar prior to final embedment. After concrete has taken its initial set, care shall be exercised to avoid jarring forms or placing any strain on projecting reinforcing rods.(#  ? ` `  E.` Concrete Roadway Finish(# ` `  ` Concrete roadway shall be finished as hereinafter described. The dusting of wearing surfaces with dry materials will not be permitted.(# ` `  ` Brush Finish: Concrete roadway shall be as specified for trowel finish; except, in lieu of final trowel finishing, the still workable surface shall be finished with a stiff brush with graining in one direction.(# ` `  ` Concrete Curbs: Concrete curbs shall be removed and reinstalled. New curbing shall be finished to the original elevations, or as required to satisfy a condition indicated and to a reasonably true and uniform surface, by tamping the concrete with special tools to force the coarse aggregate away from the surface, then screeding with straight edges and handfloating to standard highway finish. (# '0*((Ԍ ` `    ?X ` `  F.` Protection and Curing(# ` `  ` Protection and curing shall be accomplished by preventing loss of moisture, rapid temperature change, and mechanical injury from rain or flowing water. Curing shall be started as soon as placing and finishing, and when free water has disappeared from the surface of the concrete. Curing of formed surfaces shall be accomplished by moist curing with forms in place for the full curing period when curing by other means is restricted by these Specifications, or by the physical location of the work.(# ` `  ` Curing shall be accomplished by one or more of the following methods or combination thereof as approved by the Engineer:(#  ?0 ` `  (1) hh#Moist Curing: Unformed surfaces h(#(#(#(#` `   hh#shall becovered with burlap, cotton, or other approved fabric mats or with sand, and shall be kept continually wet. Forms shall be kept continually wet and curing shall be done as on unformed surfaces, using suitable materials. Burlap shall be in two layers and shall be used only on surfaces which will be unexposed in the finished work.(#h  ? ` `  (2) hh#WaterProofPaper Curing: when approved by the Engineer, surfaces shall be covered with waterproof paper lapped 4 inches at edges and ends and sealed.(#h  ? ` `  ` (3)Xhh#Membrane Curing Compound: Concrete surfaces, except specially finished concrete may be coated with Membrane Curing Compound if approved by the Engineer and applied in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Slabs with troweled finish shall receive sealer and curing agent as specified hereafter.(#h '0*((Ԍ  ? ` `  G.` Cleaning(# ` `  ` `   hh#Cleaning of concrete trucks on private rightsofway or adjacent private property is not permitted. Any waste concrete is to be removed from site.(#h '0*((Ԍ&SECTION 4 ,"CONCRETE ROADWAY  ?  4.01` ` Scope ` ` This section covers the work necessary for the construction of the concrete roadway, driveway and sidewalk, and incidental work, complete.(#`  ? ` ` A. Standard Specifications(# ` `  Where the term "Standard Specifications" is used, such reference shall mean the current edition of Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges. Where reference is made to a specific part of the Standard Specifications, such applicable part shall be considered as part of this section of the Specifications. In case of a conflict in the requirements of the Standard Specifications and the requirements stated herein, the requirements herein shall prevail.(#  ? 4.02` ` Submittals  ? ` ` A. Samples ` `  (# ` `  At least seven (7) calendar days prior to the delivery of base material to the site, the Contractor shall submit samples of the material for the Engineer's approval. Samples shall be typical of materials to be furnished from the proposed source and in conformance with the specified requirements.(#  ?X ` ` B. Certificates(# ` `  At least seven (7) calendar days prior to the delivery of aggregates, concrete materials, and paving mixtures to the site, the Contractor shall submit Certificates of Compliance of such materials with these Specificatins.(#  ?! ` ` C. Laboratory Testing(# ` `  Where laboratory testing is specified herein, the Contractor shall employ an independent testing laboratory to conduct such tests and submit Certificatess of the test results to ensure Specification conformance.(# '0*((Ԍ ? ԙ4.03` ` Materials  ? ` ` A. General ` `  The contractor shall make all tests necessary to locate a source of materials that meets the specifications. Certified copies of the test results from a commercial testing laboratory shall be furnished to the Engineer twenty (20) days prior to delivery of the materials and will be based on tests of material taken by the Contractor from the compacted base course.(#  ?( ` ` B. Base Course ` `  The materials used in the construction of the base shall be limestone as specified material conforming to the following gradation requirements:(#  ? ` `  hh#U.S. Sievepp27Percent Passing ` `  hh# 11/2" 100  ?h ` `  hh# 200-pp27 512  ? ` ` C. Portland Cement Concrete ` `  Portland cement concrete for paving the designated areas shall be as specified in Section CONCRETE.(#  ? ` ` D. Flexible Sealant ` `  The flexible sealant used in the construction of the concrete roadway shall be as specified in Section EXPANSION AND CONSTRUCTION JOINTS.(#  ? ` ` ` ` E. Preformed Keyed Joint ` `  (# ` `  The preformed keyed joint used in the construction of the concrete roadway shall be as specified in Section EXPANSION AND CONSTRUCTION JOINTS.(#  ?@ ` ` F. Polypropylene Fibers ` `  The concrete shall have W.R. Grace polypropylene fibers (or equal) mixed in at the concrete plant. Fibers shall be added at a rate of 1# per cubic yard and evenly distributed within the mix.(# ` `  '0*((Ԍ ? ` `  G.Reinforcing Steel(# ` `  The reinforcing steel used in the construction of the mountable curbs shall be as indicated on the Drawings and as specified in Section REINFORCING STEEL.(#  ?x 4.04` ` Workmanship  ? ` ` A. Excavation and Backfill  ` `  Excavation and backfill are specified in Section EARTHWORK.(#  ? ` ` B. Base Course ` `  Place limestone in a uniform layer over the entire area which requires base course, to such loose depth that when compacted with power roller, the top of the course shall be six (6) inches below the top of the finished pavement. Compact over the full width until a density of 95 percent as determined by AASHTO T180 is obtained. Blade the limestone with a grader and roll with the power roller specified above until the course is thoroughly and uniformly compacted and until its surface is smooth and conforms accurately with grade requirements specified.(#  ? ` ` C. Construction of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement(# ` `  Construction of Portland Cement concrete pavement shall conform to applicable requirements of Section 601 of the Standard Specifications.(#  ?X ` ` D. Construction of Portland Cement Concrete Mountable ` `  Curb ` `  Construction of Portland Cement concrete mountable curb shall be in accordance with the dimensions, details, and at the locations shown on the Drawings.(#  ?! ` ` E. Construction of Portland Cement Concrete Barrier Curb(# ` `  Construction of Portland Cement concrete barrier curb shall be in accordance with the dimensions, details and at the locations shown on the Drawings.(# '0*((Ԍ ? ԙ` ` F. Expansion and Contraction Joints ` `  Expansion and contraction joints shall be in accordance with the details and at the locations shown on the drawings. Curbs adjacent to pavement shall have the same type joints at the same location as in the pavements.(#  ?@ ` ` G. Finishhh# ` `  (# ` `  Concrete roadway shall be finished as specified in Section CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE.(# '0*((Ԍ&SECTION 5 "REINFORCING STEELă  ?  5.01` ` Scope ` ` Work included: All work required to install General Concrete Work, as shown on all Drawings, and related items necessary to complete this work.(#`  ? 5.02` ` Materials ` ` Reinforcing steel shall be of the new billet stock structural grade in accordance with ASTM Specifications, A615, Grade 60 or Rail Steel, ASTM A616, Grade 60.(#`  ? 5.03` ` Workmanship  ? ` ` A. Dowel Placement ` `  Place dowel accurately in position shown, securely fastened and supported to prevent displacement before or during placement of concrete. Placing of dowels shall be done in accordance with requirements of the Standards and Specifications of ACI (latest edition). Adequate spacer bars and stirrup supports are to be provided. One end of bar shall be greased.(#  ? 5.04` ` Payment ` ` No direct payment shall be made for reinforcing steel.(#` '0*((Ԍ&SECTION 6 0 EXPANSION AND CONSTRUCTION JOINTS  ?  6.01` ` Scope ` ` This section covers the work necessary to furnish and install, complete, the expansion and construction joints.(#`  ? 6.02` ` Materials  ? ` ` A. Premolded Joint Filler ` `  Bituminous type conforming to ASTM D 3405 or D 1751 unless otherwise shown or specified. (#  ? ` ` B. Road Sealant(#  ? ` `  1.` Road sealants shall be provided for all joints in roads, pavement joints, bridges, etc., which are subject only to vehicular traffic.(#  ?0 ` `  2.` Sealant material shall be Koch brand 9001 or 9005, or Crafco 221 or approved equal. Asphalt mineral filler shall not be used to seal joints.(#  ? ` ` C. Steel Expansion Joint Dowels ` `  Dowel bars shall be round smooth steel conforming to ASTM A 36. Coating on bars shall be FUSION BONDED COATING. Surface preparation shall be SP-10 or SP8 and paint material shall be 1 or 2 coats (7MDFT) fusion bonded 100% solids epoxy or polyurethane.(#  ?  ` ` D. Preformed Control Joint ` `  Preformed Control Joint shall be a onepiece steel strip with preformed groove, such as Keyed Kold Retained Kap, manufactured by Burke Concrete Accessories, Inc., San Mateo, California; or equal. The joint material shall be furnished and installed in full length unspliced pieces.(# '0*((Ԍ ? ԙ6.03` ` Workmanship  ? ` ` A. Joint Preparation  ` `  The joints shall be accurately located where shown on the Drawings and constructed to produce straight joints. The concrete pour shall not commence until after the joint preparation has been inspected and approved by the Engineer.(#  ? ` ` B. Expansion Joints  ?` ` `  1.General  ` `  ` At locations where joint sealant or filler is to be applied, redwood spacer board shall be precut to the required depth as detailed in the drawings.(# ` `  ` Cavities for joint sealant shall be formed with either precut, premolded joint filler or smooth, accurately shaped material that can be removed.(# ` `  ` Concrete shall be thoroughly vibrated along the joint form to produce a dense, smooth surface. Surface irregularities along the joint sealant cavity, due to improper concrete consolidation or faulty form removal, shall be repaired with an approved compound compatible with the joint sealant in a manner that is satisfactory to the sealant manufacturer.(#  ? ` `  2.Installation ` `  ` Drive nails at about 1 foot on centers through the filler to provide anchors into the concrete when it is placed. Place premolded joint filler in the forms in the proper position before concrete is poured. (#  ? ` ` C. Gun Grade Sealants ` `  Just prior to installing the joint sealant, the joint cavity shall be cleaned by sandblasting or power wire brushing. Install bond breaker tape per manufacturer's instructions.(# '0*((Ԍ` `  After the joints have been prepared as described above, the joint sealant shall be applied. The primer, if required, and joint sealant shall be applied only with the equipment and methods recommended by the joint sealant manufacturer.(# ` `  Application criteria for the sealant materials, such as temperature requirements, moisture requirements, and primer cure time, shall be in strict accordance with the recommendations of the sealant manufacturer.(#  ?` ` ` D. Steel Expansion Joint Dowels ` `  Install parallel to wall or slab face and in true horizontal position by securing tightly in forms with rigid ties. Dowels shall be oriented to permit joint movement.(#  ? 6.04` ` Payment ` ` There shall be no direct payment for joint material. '0*((Ԍ&SECTION 7 !EXISTING UTILITIES  ?  7.01` ` Scope ` ` This section covers the repairing of existing utilities, both known and unkown.(#`  ? 7.02` ` City Water and Sewer Lines  ? ` ` A. The Contractor shall notifiy the Engineer immediately if any existing water main or sewer main is found to be leaking, and shall commence to repair leak at the direction of the Engineer.(#  ? ` ` B. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and avoiding water and sewer service lines below his work area. Damages to service lines shall be repaired at the Contractor's cost.(#  ?h 7.03` ` Privately Owned Utilities ` ` Existing privately owned utilities such as gas mains, telephone conduits, etc., requiring repair or relocating to prevent interference with the Contractor's work shall be relocated by the company owning the utility. The cost of such relocation shall be paid by the Owner.(#`  ? 7.04` ` Unknown Utilities  ?8 ` ` A. There are no known utilities within the limits of the work that will hamper the Contractor's work. However, the Contractor shall be responsible to visually inspect his entire project to determine the existence of any additional construction conflicting with his work. (#  ? ` ` B. In the event the Contractor encounters an unkown utility in his operations and such item will interfere with the work and will require relocation, the Contractor shall expeditiously arrange repair or relocation in conformance with the applicable paragraphs above.(# '0*((Ԍ ? ԙ7.05` ` Coordination of Utilities Relocation  ? ` ` A. The Contractor shall be completely responsible to coordinate and schedule such relocation of utilities in a manner to prevent any delay in his operations due to relocation work.(#  ?x ` ` B. No "standby" allowance will be paid to the Contractor in the event of his failure to notify and cause the proper agency to relocate any known utility in such agency's charge which interferes with the work.(# '0*((Ԍ&SECTION 8 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT  ?  8.01` ` Scope ` ` This section shall cover all items for which the Contractor is to be compensated.(#`  ? 8.02` ` Concrete Removal and Installation ` ` Measurement of roadway pavement which is cut, replaced, or installed as herein before specified shall be by the square yard. Prices bid shall include the cost of breaking and removing pavement, disposal, backfill, base material, forming, joint sealing, removing and reinstalling curbs, sawcutting, reinforcing, and all incidental work required. See bid items for further explanation.(#`  ? 8.03` ` Limestone Backfill ` ` Contractor shall be paid by the cubic yard for additional limestone backfill material when directed by the Engineer in writing. The additional backfill material may be used as fill where excavation of unsuitable soils below the required subbase is needed when repairing utilities.(#`  ? 8.04` ` Record Drawings ` ` Measurement and payment for record drawings shall be for all labor, material and expense required to furnish the City Engineering Department with an accurate set of reproducible drawings reflecting the actual work in place. (Intergraph 31/2" disk may be substituted).(#`  ?  8.05` ` Project Safety ` ` Measurement and payment for project safety shall be at the lump sum unit price bid. Price shall include all cost for supplying and installation of barricades and traffic control. (Traffic control signs shall be factory quality).(#`  ?`" 8.06` ` Sand(#` ` ` Measurement and payment for sand shall be at the cubic yard (truck measure) price bid. Price shall include all costs for furnishing, placing, grading and compacting the specified sand material. The load tickets shall be collected and verified prior to payment. (#` '0*((Ԍ &SECTION 9 x!SAFETY REQUIREMENTSă  ? 9.01` ` Scope ` ` This section shall cover all items necessary to ensure that the Contractor performs his duties as specified in the previous part of these specifications with regard to safety and protection of life and property. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to maintain safe working conditions and observe safety standards.(#`  ? 9.02` ` Barricades ` ` The Contractor shall at all times provide barricades to prevent unauthorized passage in the work area by pedestrians and/or vehicular traffic. Contractor shall follow recommended guidelines of the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices for placement of all work zone traffic control. The Contractor is advised to implement all guidelines of the MUTCD regarding work zone signing including side road construction signs, flashing barrels and lane dividers, Type III barricades, road closed, detour signs, and all other needed warning signs.(#`  ? 9.03` ` Flagmen ` ` The contractor shall at all times provide a minimum of one (1) flagman to safely route traffic (pedestrian and vehicular) around the work area. The flagmen shall conform to any and all regulations governing the wearing apparel of flagmen as stated by Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.(#`  ? 9.04` ` Flagging (Construction Tape) ` ` When deemed necessary by the Engineer, the Contractor shall provide and place construction tape to prevent unauthorized passage of traffic (pedestrian or vehicular) in work areas where impending danger exists. No direct payment shall be made for this item.(#`  ?(# 9.05` ` Interruption of Utility Service ` ` Residents are to be promptly notified of any interrruption of utility service (pending or emergency) so that they may take the necessary precautions. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damages resulting from the interruption of utility services. Gas and water'0*(( service are of particular concern.(#` %SECTION 10 PRESTART REQUIREMENTS  ?x 10.01` ` Project Sign  One each site ` ` Project signs shall be requiredone to be mounted at each of the following sites:(#` ` `  1. Lakewood Dr. @ Florida Ave. ` `  2. Rue Marimon @ Rue Rochelle ` `  3. Melody Lane @ North Blvd. ` `  4. Markham Dr. at Pontchartrain ` `   ?H 10.02` ` Project Video ` ` The Contractor shall be required to video tape each project area before and after construction. Video tape shall be a VHS tape. This tape or a copy thereof shall be provided to the Owner for record purposes. Work on the project may not commence until the video taping prior to construction is completed.(#` '0*((Ԍ %SECTION 11 "PROJECT CLOSEOUT  ?x 11.01` ` Record Drawing ` ` Upon completion of the project and before the final payment, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, one set of blueline record plans with the locations shown for each concrete panel replaced or repaired and of all other improvements implemented in this project.(#` ` ` Payment for this item shall be in the bid price and made as part of the final payment to the Contractor.(#` ` ` The final payment (retainage) shall not be released until satisfactory record drawings are submitted.(#`  ?h 11.02` ` Completion Video ` ` The contractor shall deliver a satisfactory video tape with the preconstruction and post construction information. Do not begin work prior to completion and approval of preconstruction video. Final payment (retainage) shall not be paid until receipt of the video.(#`  ? 11.3` ` Lien Period ` ` The Contractor is responsible to record the completion of the contract with the Recorder of Mortgages in Covington, LA. This will begin the Lien Period which is 45 days. Upon passage of the 45day period, the Contractor is to file a request for final payment with the Owner. The request for final payment shall be submitted to the Owner within ninety (90) days of the completion of the contract. The start of the ninety day period shall be considered to be the date of the formal letter of acceptance of the project by the Owner. ANY RETAINAGE AMOUNTS NOT REQUESTED BY THE END OF THIS NINETYDAY PERIOD SHALL BE FORFEITED BY THE CONTRACTOR.(#` '0*((Ԍ PART III SPECIFICATIONS DIVISION II DRAWINGSă NOTE: The enclosed drawings entitled "Concrete Street Rehabilitation Bond Issue Project, Phase Nine," prepared by Dammon Engineering and made part of the specifications, are considered a part of same hereto attached.  ?( S1` `  Wildwood at Brierwoodpp27  ? S2` `  Florida at Englewoodpp27  ? S3` `  Eastwood  ? S4` `  Florida at Fernwood-pp27  ?H S5` `  Floridahh#(-pp27   <  ? S6` `  Fernwoodhh#(-pp27  ? S6A` `  Ridgecrest Drive  ? S6B` `  Ridgecrest Drive-  ?h S6C` `  Ridgecrest Drive  ?0 S7` `  Rue Toulouse(-pp27  ? S8` `  Rue Orleans(-pp27  ? S8A` `  Rue Rochelle  ? S8B` `  Rue Rochelle  ?P S9` `  Lemans/Rue Verand -  ? S10` `  Rue Miramon (-pp27  ? S11` `  Savannah  ? S12` `  Ashvillehh#(-pp27  ?p S13` `  Ashville Court(-pp27  ?8 S14` `  Lakewood  ? S15` `  Lakewoodhh#(-pp27  ? S16` `  Lakewoodhh#(  ? S16A` `  Lakewood  ?X S17` `  Hummingbird  ?  S18` `  Hummingbird  ? S19` `  Hummingbird  ? S19A` `  Hummingbird  ?x S20` `  Eton at Rhodes(-pp27  ?@ S21` `  Doverhh#(-pp27  ? S22` `  Dorsethh#(-pp27  ? S23` `  Peachtree  ?! S24` `  Olivehh#(-pp27  ?`" S25` `  Olive  ?(# S26` `  Sun Valley(-pp27   <  ?# S27` `  Riviera  ?$ S28` `  Riviera  ?% S29` `  Rivierahh# (-pp27  ?H& S30` `  Greencrest Court-pp27  ?' S31` `  Rivierahh#(-pp27  ?' S32` `  Chestnut Court/Hemlock Court ' 0*((Ԍ ? S33` `  Hickory  ? S34` `  Markham/Oxford/Eton-pp2 7  <xxA  F  ? S35` `  Markham  ?X S36` `  Markham  ?  S37` `  Markhamhh#(-pp27  ? S38` `  Kent and Markham  ? S39` `  Arrowhead  ?x S40` `  Arrowhead  ?@ S41` `  Bermuda  ? S42` `  Meadowmoss(-pp27  ? S43` `  South Park  ? S44` `  South Park  ?` S45` `  Brookwood at Southwoodpp27  ?( S46` `  Meadowmoss (-pp27  ? S47` `  Camellia Drive(-pp27  ? S48` `  Camellia Drive(-pp27  ? S49` `  Camellia Drive(-pp27  ?H S50` `  Camellia Drive(-pp27  ? S51` `  Camellia Drive(-pp27  ? S52` `  Camellia Drive(-pp27  ? S53` `  College  ?h S4` `  College  ?0 S55` `  Collegehh#(-pp2 7  ? S56` `  Patriot  ? S57` `  Patriot/Liberty  ? S58` `  Patriothh#(-pp27  ?P S59` `  Freedom Lane  ? S60` `  Patriot  ? S61` `  Constitution(-pp27  ? S62` `  Constitution at Washington Court/ ` `  Constitution at Hancock Court  ?8 S63` `  Franklin Court  ? S64` `  Grafton Drive  ? S65` `  Grafton Drive(-pp2  ? S66` `  Melody Lane  ?X S67` `  Melody Lane  ?  S68` `  Dewald  ? S69` `  Dewald  ? S70` `  Driftwood Circle  ?x S71` `  Driftwood Circle  ?@ S72` `  Driftwoodhh#Circle  ? S73` `  Driftwood Circle  ? S74` `  Driftwood Circle  ?! S75` `  Driftwood Circle  ?`" S76` `  Driftwood Circle  ?(# S77` `  Ninth Street