Contract 05-1Q5904(05A2697)
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Q1) I’m hoping to bid the above project. I have a question:
- Special Provisions Page 19, Section 12-3.20 refers in detail to Temporary Barrier Systems. This is boilerplate & typical for all SB Minor B contracts. Unless directed otherwise, it is not my intent to implement any of them. Instead, I propose the following: Loc. 1) See attached photos. It’s my intention to have a (3) man reverse control and an attenuator truck. Allowing for (2) shifts. Loc.2) See photo. Close #2 lane, only because the existing & new sigs are above live traffic. Attenuator truck. All vehicles & personnel will be behind the existing mgr. Allowing (2) shifts.
A1) Your attention is directed to Standard Specification Section 5-1.01, “Scope of Work”. It’s the Contractor’s means and method to provide temporary traffic control that complies with Temporary Traffic Control Systems of the Standard Plans, Section 7 and Section 12 of the Standard Specifications and Special Provisions, and Lane Closure Restriction Charts in Section 12 of the Special Provisions.
The SSP 12-3.20 “Temporary Barrier Systems” specification is included in all projects Special Provisions.