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SECTION 2 - SCOPE AND CONTROL OF WORK

2.01 SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD PLANS

The work to be done under this contract shall be performed in accordance with the following Specifications and
Standard Plans:

1. Specification No. 3445.

2. Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction “Greenbook” 2012 Edition, including all supplements
thereto issued prior to bid opening date, exclusive of Part I.

3. State of California, Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Traffic Signal Modifications and
Lane Markings, Painting and Signing, 2010 Edition.

4. Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, 2012 Edition related to traffic signal modifications, pavement
delineation and signing (including temporary conditions).

2.02 LOCATIONS OF WORK
THOMAS BROS.
NO. STREET NAME LIMITS MAP GUIDE (2003)

1. Chevy Chase Drive 541 W Chevy Chase Dr. 564 – D6

2. Glendale’s Public Works Yard 541 W Chevy Chase Dr. to Los Angeles St. 564 – D6

3. Garfield Avenue S. Los Angeles St. to Los Angeles St. 564 – D6

4. Los Angeles Street Public Works Yard to San Fernando Rd (SFRD) 564 – D6

5. San Fernando Road Los Angeles St. to Elk Ave at Colorado Blvd. 564 – C5 & D6

6. Colorado Boulevard SFRD to Colorado Bl., 830 feet w/o of SFR. 564 – C5 & D6

2.03 WORKING HOURS
For details, refer to General Conditions, Section 14.01 “Working Hours” and Special Conditions, Section 6.01
CONTRACTOR’s Schedule of Operation.

2.04 PERMITS

The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all the requirements in the City of Glendale Excavation Permit Policy attached in
Appendix B, except the CONTRACTOR shall not be required to pull a physical permit.

The City has obtained or will obtain permits to enter for work to be performed on private property. The CONTRACTOR
shall coordinate the work with the resident/business to accommodate any special needs and keep them informed of
construction activities.

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The City has obtained a permit for work to be performed within the jurisdiction of the City of Los Angeles, Department
of Public Works Bureau of Engineering Excavation Permit. A copy of the permit is made a part of these
Specifications and the CONTRACTOR shall comply with all of the requirements and provision of said permits. Copies
of the permits shall be kept in the job site at all times.

The City has obtained an approval and license agreement for work to be performed within the jurisdiction of the
Southern California Railroad Authority/Metrolink Railroad (SCRRA/MTA) Right-of-Way underground crossing of
the sewer pipeline. The CONTRACTOR shall obtain the required SCRRA/MTA Temporary Right-of-Way Permit, Form
6. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all of the requirements and provision of said permits. Copies of the permits
shall be kept in the job site at all times.

The CONTRACTOR shall obtain the required Underground Tunneling Permit from the State of California,
Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mining
and Tunneling Unit. The OSHA Underground Soil Classification is attached in Appendix F.

The CONTRACTOR shall obtain the required permit from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
(LACDPW) NPDES Permit for discharging groundwater to the storm drain system owned by the LACDPW. A
groundwater discharge permit for discharge into the storm drain system owned by the City of Los Angeles shall be in
accordance with the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Groundwater Discharge Permit.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to obtain a separate permit from the Los Angeles County Department of Public
Works for the inspection of the above work.

All costs involved in obtaining and complying with the said permits, including and obtaining the Los Angeles County
inspection permit, coordination, payment of insurance, bonds and all other fees, shall be considered as paid for in the
various related items of work and no additional compensation shall be made therefore.

2.05 MOBILIZATION

Mobilization shall consist of preparatory work and operations, including, but not limited to, those necessary for the
movement of the personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the Project site and for all other work and
operations which must be performed or costs incurred prior to beginning work on the various contract items on the
Project site.

Payment for mobilization will be made as follows:

1. When the required submittals have been submitted and approved, 10% of the Contract Unite Price for
mobilization will be made.

2. When the monthly progress payment estimate of the amount earned, not including the amount earned for
mobilization, is 5 percent or more of the Contract Price, the total amount earned for mobilization shall be 50
percent of the Contract Unit Price for mobilization or 5 percent of the Contract Price, whichever is less, and
said amount will be included in said estimate for payment.

3. When the monthly progress payment estimate of the amount earned, not including the amount earned for
mobilization, is 10 percent or more of the Contract Price, the total amount earned for mobilization shall be 75
percent of the Contract Unit Price for mobilization or 7.5 percent of the Contract Price, whichever is less, and
said amount will be included in said estimate for payment.

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4. When the monthly progress payment estimate of the amount earned, not including the amount earned for
mobilization, is 20 percent or more of the Contract Price, the total amount earned for mobilization shall be 95
percent of the Contract Unit Price for mobilization or 9.5 percent of the Contract Price, whichever is less, and
said amount will be included in said estimate for payment.

5. When the monthly progress payment estimate of the amount earned, not including the amount earned for
mobilization, is 50 percent or more of the Contract Price, the total amount earned for mobilization shall be 100
percent of the Contract Unit Price for mobilization or 10 percent of the Contract Price, whichever is less, and
said amount will be included in said estimate for payment.

6. After completion of the Contract Work, the amount, if any, of the Contract Unit Price for mobilization in excess
of 10 percent of the Contract Price will be included in final progress payment.

2.06 TRAFFIC CONTROL

The CONTRACTOR shall order their operations, such that a minimum of one 10’ lane of traffic is open during non-
working hours. When possible, the CONTRACTOR shall provide for two 10’ lanes during non-working hours.

Changeable Message Signs will be required on arterial streets and at the discretion of the ENGINEER up to
four weeks in advance of the work start.

Refer to Special Conditions, Section 6.07 for additional Project Signage Requirements.

Non-emergency vehicles may be delayed up to 60 minutes, if necessary.

The CONTRACTOR shall provide all necessary signage and flaggers, as determined in the field.

All costs involved in doing the above work shall be included in the various related items of work, and no additional
compensation will be made therefore.

2.07 DAMAGE AND REPAIR TO EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES

The repair or replacement of facilities damaged or removed by the CONTRACTOR located inside or outside the
construction limits that are to remain as caused by the CONTRACTOR’s operations, shall be at his/her own expense to
the satisfaction of the ENGINEER.

The repair or replacement of the damaged work with new materials as necessary to restore the damaged areas or
surfaces to a condition equal to and matching such conditions existing prior to the damage or start of this Contract shall
be to the full satisfaction of the ENGINEER.

During construction of the proposed improvements extreme care shall be exercised to protect existing public and
private improvements such as existing curbs, sidewalks, driveways, walls, fences, planters, valves, lights, drainage
structures, posts, signs, mailboxes, landscaping, plant life and vegetation, unless otherwise noted in the plans.

When working in private property, the CONTRACTOR shall take due care that no existing improvement is damaged. Any
markings left on the existing concrete walk, brick, carport, or any other surface improvements shall be removed to the
satisfaction of the ENGINEER and property OWNER.

All costs involved in restoration of existing improvements shall be included in the unit prices bid for the various related
items of work and no additional compensation will be made therefore.
A. Manhole and Vault Frame and Cover Adjustment to Grade
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The CONTRACTOR, within 48 hours from completion of paving, shall dig out manhole frames and covers. In
addition, no more than 48 hours shall elapse between the time a manhole or vault frame and cover is dug out
from the newly laid asphalt and the time the finished surface of asphalt is placed around the frame that has
been adjusted to fit the new finished surface grade.

The use of cast iron raising rings to adjust manhole frames will not be permitted.
The CONTRACTOR shall notify other utility OWNERs at least 96 hours prior to any work in the vicinity of said
facilities. They will raise their own manhole or vault covers to grade after final paving.

Before paving over the covers, the CONTRACTOR shall cover them with either tarpaper or construction paper
to facilitate separation of Asphalt concrete from the covers.

In those sections where final street grades are not changed, the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for
paving up to and matching existing manhole and/or vault grades. This is not considered “manhole adjustment”
and no additional compensation will be made therefore.

All costs involved in complying with these requirements shall be included in the unit price bid for “Adjust
Manhole Frame and Cover Set” of these Specifications, and no additional compensation will be made
therefore.

2.08 DEWATERING

See Sections 12.05 Trench Dewatering and 12.06 Tunnel Groundwater Control for dewatering requirements.

2.09 CLEANUP AND DUST CONTROL

Throughout all phases of construction, including suspension of work, and until the final acceptance, the CONTRACTOR
shall keep the site clean and free from rubbish and debris. The CONTRACTOR shall also abate dust nuisance by
cleaning, sweeping and sprinkling with water, or other means necessary. The use of water resulting in mud on public
street shall not be permitted as a substitute for sweeping or other methods.

At the discretion of the ENGINEER, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish and operate a self-loading motor sweeper with spray
nozzles, to maintain streets affected by the CONTRACTOR’s operation in a condition of cleanliness acceptable to the City
at all locations affected by the CONTRACTOR’s operations. These affected areas include all haul routes to and from the
project and all areas of construction or restoration that have not been completed. The CONTRACTOR shall not proceed
with any further work until the affected areas are cleaned to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER.

Materials and equipment shall be removed from the site as soon as they are no longer necessary. Before the final
inspection, the site shall be cleared of equipment, unused materials, and rubbish, so as to present a satisfactory clean and
neat appearance.

Care shall be taken to prevent spillage on haul routes. Any suck spillage shall be removed immediately and the area
cleaned.

Failure of the CONTRACTOR to comply with the ENGINEER's cleanup orders may result in an order to suspend work
until the condition is corrected. No additional compensation will be allowed as a result of such suspension.

All costs for cleanup and dust control shall be included in the unit price bid for the various related items of work and no
additional compensation will be made therefore.

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2.10 EARTHWORK

Earthwork shall conform to Section 300 “Earthwork” of the Greenbook, as modified herein:

A. Unclassified Excavation

Unclassified excavation shall include all native excavation within the roadway, and significant excavation in
driveways and private property conforms, as shown on the project cross sections. The CONTRACTOR shall
excavate and remove the earth to subgrade elevations shown on the plans. The work shall include
excavation, storage of the material for use as roadway embankment where fill is needed, and/or off-haul of
unsuitable or excess material.

The quantity listed in the bid forms is a final pay quantity. No adjustment will be made in the quantity unless
there is a change in the scope of work.

B. Unclassified Fill

Unclassified fill shall include the placement and recompaction of native material excavated as Unclassified
Excavation, as shown on the project cross sections. The CONTRACTOR shall place and compact the earth to
subgrade elevations shown on the plans. The work shall include hauling, grading and recompaction of the soil
as roadway embankment where fill is needed.

If the CONTRACTOR elects to off-haul the Unclassified Excavation and use Crushed Aggregate Base for fill,
the equivalent tonnage of Crushed Aggregate Base will be deducted from the certified weight tags delivered to
the project, and payment will be made at the unit price for Unclassified Fill.

The quantity listed in the bid forms is a final pay quantity. No adjustment will be made in the quantity unless
there is a change in the scope of work.

C. Over-Excavation of Subgrade

If needed, the CONTRACTOR shall remove wet or unsuitable subgrade material and replace it with crushed
aggregate base, where designated by the ENGINEER.

Payment for removing wet or unsuitable subgrade material shall be based upon the actual volume of earth
removed and disposed of, and paid for at the unit price bid for “Over-Excavation of Subgrade” and no
additional compensation will be made therefore.

D. Sub-Grade Preparation

Sub-grade preparation shall conform to Section 301-1 of the Greenbook. The roadbed material shall be
compacted to a relative compaction of 95% to a depth of 6-inches below the surface of the roadbed, as
determined by ASTM D-1557-91.

During the excavation and compaction procedures, the CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary steps to
insure the protection of all improvements, whether public or private, including utilities and their services, from
any damage that could occur due to his/her operations.

See Payment Items Section of these Specifications for payment of these items.
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2.11 MECHANICAL SLOPE STABILIZATION (Not Applicable)

2.12 PAVEMENT REMOVAL

A. Header Cut & Surface Plane

Header Cut shall consist of the removal of existing Asphalt concrete pavement to a length and depth as shown
on the plans. Measurement for payment of Pavement Removal (Header Cut) shall be linear feet of tapered 6-
foot wide header cut.

The permanent resurfacing shall be installed within 72 hours of the header cutting. No street shall be left
unpaved over the weekend.

Payment for header cutting shall be included in the unit price bid for “Pavement Removal, 6-Ft. Header Cut” of
these Specifications and no additional compensation will be made therefore.

Surface Plane shall consist of the removal of the existing Asphalt Concrete and/or Concrete Pavement to a
length and depth as indicated on the construction plans.

The permanent resurfacing shall be installed within 72 hours of the grinding. No street shall be left unpaved
over the weekend.

Payment for various Pavement Removals shall be included in the unit price bid for “Pavement Removal,
Surface Plane“ in the Payment Items Section of these Specifications, and no additional compensation will be
made therefore.

B. Pavement Removal (Reconstruction)

Pavement Removal (Reconstruction) shall consist of the complete removal of existing Asphalt and/or
Concrete pavement for reconstruction. A list of pavement depths based on coring is included on the plans.
Measurement for payment of Pavement Removal (Reconstruction) shall be cubic yard, based on the area of
removal per the plans and the actual depth of pavement encountered.

Where complete pavement removal is required, the CONTRACTOR shall:

1. Provide adequate staging to maintain traffic flow on a paved surface;
2. Provide traffic control plans for approval prior to beginning work clearly showing construction staging
and temporary detours, as required;
3. Maintain streets such that no street is left unpaved over the weekend; and,
4. Provide permanent resurfacing within 72 hours of pavement removal, where traffic must travel on an
unpaved surface.

The permanent resurfacing shall be installed within 72 hours of the header cutting. No street shall be left
unpaved over the weekend.

Payment for pavement removal shall be included in the unit price bid for “Remove Concrete (Curb & Gutter)”,
“Remove Existing Concrete Culvert”, and “Remove Concrete (Driveway)” in the Payment Item Section of these
Specifications and no additional compensation will be made therefore.

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C. Macadam Street

Macadam base (rock and oil) pavement exists up to 2 inches thick in localized areas and shall be completely
removed. The quantity for of macadam base has been included in the pavement removal quantity and no
separate payment will be made there for.

Where macadam (rock and oil) pavement is encountered during header cutting/surface planing operations, the
resurfacing procedure shall be modified as follows:

The CONTRACTOR shall adjust the depth of header cut/surface plane as directed by the ENGINEER to
minimize loosening or disturbing the rock base. The exposed macadam base shall then be rolled with a tandem
steel wheel roller and capped immediately with a variable thickness of fine Asphalt Concrete pavement to hold
the base until the final resurfacing course is placed.

The cost of compaction to stabilize the macadam base shall be included in the unit price bid for “Pavement
Removal” in the Payment Item Section of these Specifications, and no additional compensation will be made
therefore.

D. Additional Or Reduced Pavement Removal

The various existing pavement thickness shown in the plans are based on available information on file in the
office of the City ENGINEER.

Quantities shown in the bidding form tabulations are based upon the available pavement thickness
information. Actual pavement thickness encountered in the project may vary as much as one inch (1”) from
the thickness stated. If unusually thick pavements are encountered resulting in the average thickness varying
more than one inch (1”), an adjustment in the volume of removals shall be made for extra compensation. The
CONTRACTOR shall be paid for the additional pavement removal at the unit price bid for “Pavement
Removal”, and no additional compensation will be made therefore.

Where the existing pavement thickness is less than that shown on the plans resulting in reduced quantities for
pavement removal, but additional excavation is required to make sub-grade, then the CONTRACTOR shall be
paid for the additional excavation of sub-grade at the unit price bid for “Over Excavation of Sub-Grade”, and a
corresponding reduction will be made to the quantity for pavement removal and credit will be given to the City
calculated at the unit price bid for “Pavement Removal”, and no additional compensation will be made
therefore.

2.13 CRUSHED MISCELLANEOUS BASE

Crushed Miscellaneous Base shall conform to Section 200 “Rock Materials” of the Greenbook. Crushed Miscellaneous
Base shall be used for leveling and making grade in the roadway area as necessary, and for backfill of over-excavated
areas.

At locations where Asphalt concrete pavements, curbs, gutters, cross-gutters, driveway aprons, and sidewalks are to
be reconstructed, there may be instances where the proposed finish grades are higher than the existing. In these
cases and as directed by the ENGINEER, the CONTRACTOR shall use crushed aggregate base to make grade.

Crushed Miscellaneous Base will be measured based on the tonnage shown on vehicle certified weight tags. Weight
tags from a certified scale shall be provided to the inspector on a daily basis.

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All costs involved in complying with the above requirements shall be included in the unit price bid for various related
items of work no additional compensation will be made therefore.

2.14 ROADWAY PAVEMENT

Asphalt Concrete shall be in accordance with Section 203 “Bitumous Materials” and Section 302 “Roadway Surfacing”
of the Greenbook.

Recycled Asphalt Concrete Hot Mix (RAC) or Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) as defined in section 203-7 of the
Greenbook shall not be allowed for use in Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix (ARHM), but is acceptable in non-rubberized asphalt
concrete mixes.

The CONTRACTOR’S attention is directed to Sections 302-5.5 “Distribution and Spreading” and 302-5.6.2 “Density
and Smoothness” of the Standard Specifications. The provisions of said Section shall be strictly adhered to.

Fully automatic screeds will be required on this project. A fully automatic screed shall have a sled, 30-feet in length, on
the side of the machine that will receive the next lift of asphalt concrete material. A joint maker, ski, etc., placed on the
side of the machine to ride on the existing or previously constructed surface or lift of asphalt concrete material may be
required as directed by the Engineer.

Asphalt concrete shall be of the type shown on the plans unless modified by the Engineer in the field.

Asphalt concrete patching needed and installed due to form work or other construction operations are not included in
this quantity and the cost of such work should be included in the various related items of work requiring the patch.

All costs involved in complying with the above requirements shall be included in the unit price bid for various related
items of work no additional compensation will be made therefore.

2.15 COLD IN-PLACE RECYCLING (CIR) OF ASPHALT CONCRETE (Not Applicable)

2.16 COLD CENTRAL PLANT RECYCLING (Not Applicable)

2.17 ASPHALT RUBBER HOT MIX (ARHM)

Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix shall be in accordance with Section 302-9 “Asphalt Rubber Hot Mix (ARHM) of the
Greenbook.

The CONTRACTOR shall submit to the ENGINEER for approval, the type of Asphalt Rubber and the
corresponding design mix to be used for this project. The CONTRACTOR shall only use the “Wet Process” in
the manufacture of rubberized asphalt in accordance with Section 203-11 of the GREENBOOK.

The completed asphalt rubber resurfacing shall be thoroughly compacted to be free from humps, depressions
or irregularities. Any ridges, indentations or other objectionable marks left on the surface of the asphalt rubber
shall be eliminated by roller or other means.

The longitudinal and transverse joints shall be constructed to have a uniform finished surface throughout. The
joints shall be constructed straight, neat, smooth, tight and seamless, irregular joints will not be accepted. Any
finished surface with rugged appearance will be rejected.

The CONTRACTOR shall provide the equipment for a hand held viscometer test per Section 203-11.4.1 for
use by an independent testing company hired by the City.
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A certificate of compliance for Asphalt Rubber binder shall be required from the materials supplier.

2.18 ROCK DUST BLOTTER (Not Applicable)

2.19 EMULSION-AGGREGATE SLURRY (Not Applicable)

2.20 ASPHALT RUBBER AGGREGATE MEMBRANE (ARAM) (Not Applicable)

2.21 MICROSURFACING (Not Applicable)

2.22 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE FLATWORK

This section shall cover all curbs, curb and gutters, sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, driveway aprons, apronwalks,
cross-gutters and other surface concrete flatwork, and shall conform to Section 303 “Concrete and Masonry
Construction” of the Greenbook.

A. Curb Size

The CONTRACTOR shall construct the new curb to match the adjoining existing curb, which may vary in size
and shape on the various streets throughout the project.

B. P.C.C. Pavement Joints

All new P.C.C. pavement (sidewalks, driveways, cross gutters, bus pads, etc.) shall have weakened plane
joints or score lines that match existing adjacent patterns. At locations where there are no existing sidewalks,
the weakened plane joints or score lines shall be constructed at regular intervals of 5 feet. For sidewalk repair
installations less than 25-feet length, the longitudinal and transverse score lines shall match the adjacent walk
scoring pattern.

In Historic Districts on Royal Boulevard, Ard Eevin Avenue and Cottage Grove, the scoring pattern and finish
shall match the existing pavement scoring and finishes in all cases. Typically, the existing scoring is a 2.5’ x
2.5’ grid.

C. Epoxy

As directed by the ENGINEER in the field and at all locations where new Portland Cement Concrete pavement
will be abutting directly against existing concrete structures, an epoxy (Sikadur 32, Hi-Mod or equal) shall be
applied to the existing concrete mating surface prior to pouring of concrete. Product instructions on applying
epoxy shall be followed strictly for effective application.

D. Rotary Finish

In addition to concrete specified in the Greenbook and SSPWC, a rotary finish is required for all driveway
aprons, alley aprons, and alley pavement; and gutters, cross gutters and sidewalks with over 5% grade. The
gutters and cross gutters shall receive a “shiner” along the flow line.

E. Curb and Gutter Grades

Where the existing street grade is 1.0% or greater, the new edge of gutter elevation shall be constructed 0.10’
above existing pavement elevation if determined to be feasible by the ENGINEER (No elevations or grades shall
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