Agenda - Public Works Committee - 06/20/2017

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The Traffic Engineering Manual; The Contractor shall submit the proposed traffic control layout, designed by a traffic engineer, to the Engineer for approval at least seven (7) days prior to the start of construction. At least 24 hours prior to placement, all traffic control devices shall be available on the Project for inspection by the Engineer. The Contractor shall modify his/her proposed traffic control layout and/or devices as deemed necessary by the Engineer. The Contractor shall have an operator on call at all times to insure traffic movement within the project area. Local access to pedestrian facilities shall be maintained at all times. The Contractor shall be responsible for the immediate repair or replacement of all traffic control devices that become damaged, moved or destroyed, of all lights that cease to function properly, and of all barricade weights that are damaged, destroyed, or otherwise fail to stabilize the barricades. Material storage for the project shall be along the edge of the existing roadway. Barricades with flashers shall be placed at each end of materials and equipment stored on the edge of the road. Cones shall be placed at each end directing traffic towards the middle of the road and at intervals along the length of the materials as specified in the MNDOT manual. If there is a break large enough for parallel parking a vehicle between stored materials, then a flasher shall be placed at each end of the space. The Contractor shall notify the local Police and Fire Departments prior to commencing construction that will restrict traffic on any City street to the degree that emergency traffic could not be immediately facilitated. The Contractor shall provide necessary signs, flashers and barricades for any parking or driving lane closures. All signing shall conform to the MnDOT Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. All plans for lane closures shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval a minimum of 48 hours prior to any closures. The cost of all work related to continuation and control of traffic, including maintenance of traffic, provision of continued access, and the placement, maintenance or removal of traffic control devices should be included in the bid item unit price for Traffic Control. In the event the Contractor fails to maintain the street or provide signing, the Owner may perform the work and deduct the cost from any amount due the Contractor. 6.Cleanup and Restoration When the work has been completed, the Contractor shall remove from the site all extra materials, equipment, debris and other supplies. All surfaces disturbed during the construction period shall be returned to their original condition or better. 7.Work Area The right of way width is 80 right-of-ways. The Contractor shall secure the permission of the Engineer prior to entering onto any other lands, including easement areas. SP 2