Rev. 9-1-95
GUARDRAIL END TREATMENT
TYPE ET 2000
601-R-218
DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist
of furnishing, assembling, and installing guardrail end treatment
type ET 2000, in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations, these requirements, and as shown on the plans.
MATERIALS. The unit shall be as
manufactured by the Syro Steel Company. The configuration of the
unit shall be as crash tested and approved in accordance with
FHWA requirements. All timber posts within the limits of the unit
shall be set in steel tubes in accordance with the manufacturer's
details.
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. Assembly
and installation shall be supervised or performed at all times by
an installer trained and certified by the unit's manufacturer,
and shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations at the locations shown on the plans. A copy of
the installer's certificate shall be presented to the Engineer
prior to the start of work. Grading requirements for each
location shall be as shown on the plans.
The Contractor shall provide the
Department with original copies of all necessary current
manufacturer's installation manuals and shop drawings prior to
beginning installation work. Shop drawings shall be a minimum of
560 mm by 865 mm (22 in. by 34 in.) in size. No installation work
shall begin prior to the Department's receipt of these manuals
and drawings. The manuals and drawings will remain the property
of the Department.
In case of dispute regarding
installation, the manufacturer shall provide a properly trained
representative, directly employed by the manufacturer, to ensure
that the installation is performed in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. This work will
be measured by the number of units installed.
BASIS OF PAYMENT. This work will be
paid for at the contract unit price per each for guardrail end
treatment, ET 2000, complete in place. The costs of materials,
labor, equipment, grading, and necessary incidentals shall be
included in the cost of this work.