R 4-20-98
RESET ENERGY ABSORBING TERMINAL
DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of all labor and materials necessary to reset an energy absorbing terminal to obtain the proper height. Both the method of resetting and the materials used for this work shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, these requirements, and as shown on the plans.
MATERIALS. The unit shall be the QuadGuard System as manufactured by Energy Absorption Systems, Inc. The configuration of the unit shall be as crash tested and approved in accordance with FHWA requirements.
Transition panels and all other necessary hardware required for bi-directional traffic protection shall be included in the resetting operation, when the unit is at a location where traffic is passing the unit on both sides in opposite directions.
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. The resetting of the unit 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 provided to the Engineer prior to the start of work.
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 such manuals and drawings. Such manuals and drawings will remain the property of the Department. If there is a discrepancy between shop drawings and the plans, the shop drawings shall govern.
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 reset.
BASIS OF PAYMENT. This work will be paid for at the contract unit price per each for energy absorbing terminal, reset.
Payment will be made under:
Pay Item Pay Unit Symbol
Energy Absorbing Terminal, Reset...................EACH
The costs of all materials, including damaged or missing parts, labor, and incidentals necessary shall be included in the cost of this work.
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