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The work covered by this section consists of the removal and stockpiling or disposal of various signing components in accordance with the requirements of the plans and the provisions of these specifications.
The work of removal, stockpiling, and disposal shall include but not be limited to sign panels, sign assemblies, lighting fixtures, lighting systems, mounting hardware, sign supports, reflective materials, delineators, posts, footings, reinforcing steel, and anchor bolts. Lighting systems shall include but not be limited to lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, photocells, meter boxes, junction boxes, conduit, and service poles.
The provisions of Section 900 will be applicable to all work covered by this section.
(A) General:
Existing signing components shall not be removed until any required replacement signs have been erected and are available for use by traffic, unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer.
Signs or sign assemblies consisting of more than one sign panel will be considered one sign.
Any areas within the project limits disturbed or damaged in performance of the work required under this section shall be repaired by the Contractor as directed by the Engineer.
Electrical conduit shall be cut and removed to at least 18" below finished ground elevation. Ends of the cut conduit shall be plugged or sealed by methods approved by the Engineer.
(B) Removal:
The Contractor shall remove the signing components required by the plans or as directed by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall utilize methods to remove signing components which will not result in damage to other portions of the project or facility. Any damage to the facility as a result of the Contractor's fault or negligence shall be repaired by the Contractor at no cost to the Department.
If the removed items are required to be stockpiled, the Contractor shall exercise sufficient care in removing and handling the materials to prevent damage to them. Materials damaged through the Contractor's fault or negligence shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the Department.
(C) Stockpiling:
All materials to be removed and stockpiled will remain the property of the Department. After removal, the Contractor shall transport and stockpile designated items at locations shown in the plans or designated by the Engineer. All materials shall be sorted and stockpiled neatly in stacks, storage bins, or as directed by the Engineer. Materials damaged through the Contractor's fault or negligence shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the Department.
The Contractor shall remove milemarker panels and delineators from posts prior to stockpiling the materials.
(D) Disposal:
All materials to be removed and disposed of will become the property of the Contractor. The Contractor shall promptly transport the materials from the project after they have been removed unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer.
(E) Removal and Disposal of Footings:
(1) Ground Mounted Sign Footings:
The Contractor shall remove and dispose of footings, including any reinforcing steel or anchor bolts, to a minimum depth of 2 feet below the finished ground elevation unless otherwise indicated by the plans or directed by the Engineer.
(2) Overhead Sign Assembly Footings:
When the Contractor is required to remove and stockpile or dispose of overhead sign assemblies, the footings, including any reinforcing steel or anchor bolts, shall be removed to a minimum depth of 2 feet below the finished ground elevation unless otherwise indicated by the plans or directed by the Engineer.
(3) Site Work:
The concrete, reinforcing steel, and anchor bolts shall be promptly removed from the project and disposed of by the Contractor. The areas disturbed by removal of footings shall be promptly backfilled with suitable materials and adequately compacted, and shall match the finished ground elevation. Disturbed areas shall be seeded in accordance with Section 1661.
(F) Overhead Sign Assemblies:
The Contractor shall disassemble overhead sign assemblies as required in the plans or as directed by the Engineer prior to stockpiling the material.
The Contractor shall remove and stockpile or dispose of service poles along with circuit breakers, photocells, meter bases, junction boxes, and other appurtenances as required by the plans or as directed by the Engineer.
(A) Remove and Stockpile:
The quantity of remove and stockpile signing components to be paid for will be the actual number of signing components that have been acceptably removed and stockpiled.
(B) Remove and Dispose of:
The quantity of remove and dispose of signing components to be paid for will be the actual number of signing components that have been acceptably removed and disposed of.
(A) Remove and Stockpile:
The quantity of remove and stockpile signing components, measured as provided in Subarticle 9073(A), will be paid for at the contract unit price each for "Remove and Stockpile _____".
(B) Remove and Dispose of:
The quantity of remove and dispose of signing components, measured as provided for in Subarticle 9073(B), will be paid for at the contract unit price each for "Remove and Dispose of _____".
(C) Compensation:
The above prices and payments will be full compensation for all work covered by this section, including but not limited to removal of the signing components; cutting and plugging or sealing electrical conduit; backfilling, compacting, shaping and seeding at footing locations; loading; hauling; sorting; stacking; and disposal.
(D) Pay Items:
Payment will be made under:
Remove and Stockpile _____ Each
Remove and Dispose _____ Each