STATE OF MAINE Department of Transportation Standard Specifications

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STATE OF MAINE

Department of Transportation

Standard Specifications

Revision of December 2002

STATE OF MAINE

Department of Transportation

Standard Specifications

Revision of December 2002

Dual units, metric and US Customary, are presented.
Metric values no dot necessarily equal US Customary values.

FOREWARD

This edition of the State of Maine, Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications
will be used on Projects designed and Bid in either metric or US Customary units. Individuals
using these Standard Specifications must familiarize themselves with the proper units.

The metric units are listed first, with the US Customary units following in brackets. The
Bidder shall be responsible for determining if metric or US Customary is used in the Schedule
of Items and for determining the proper Bid for the units shown. All Projects will be built in the
units shown on the Schedule of Items. An electronic version of these specification is available
for reference purposes at www.state.me.us/mdot/project/design/homepage.htm

COMMON METRIC UNITS AND CONVERSION TO US CUSTOMARY
Unit Multiply By To Get
Length mi 1.609344 km
ft 0.3048 m
in 25.4 mm
Area mi2 2.5900 km2
acre 0.404856 ha
yd2 0.836127 m2
ft2 0.092903 m2
Volume yd3 0.764555 m3
ft3 0.028317 m3
gal 3.78541 L
Mass lb 0.453592 kg
ton 0.907184 Mg
Mass/Unit Area psf 4.88243 kg/m2
Mass Density pcf 16.0185 kg/m3
Force lb 4.44822 N
kip 4.44822 kN
Force/Unit Length
klf 14.5939 kN/m
Pressure psf 47.8803 Pa
Stress ksf 47.8803 kPa
Modulus of psi 6.89476 kPa
Elasticity ksi 6.89476 Mpa
Bending Moment / Torque
ft-lb 1.35582 Nm
Moment of Force
ft-kip 1.35582 kNm
Moment of Inertia in4 416231 mm4
Section Modulus in3 16387.064 mm3
Temperature
°F 5/9(°F-32) °C
TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 100 – GENERAL CONDITIONS
Section ........................................................................................................................... page
101 Contract Interpretation ......................................................................................... 1-1
102 Bidding .............................................................................................................. 1-21
103 Award and Contracting ...................................................................................... 1-26
104 General Rights and Responsibilities .................................................................. 1-30
105 General Scope of Work ..................................................................................... 1-46
106 Quality ............................................................................................................... 1-64
107 Time ................................................................................................................. 1-80
108 Payment ........................................................................................................... 1-85
109 Changes .............................................................................................................. 1-95
110 Indemnification, Bonding, and Insurance ....................................................... 1-108
111 Resolution of Disputes .................................................................................... 1-111
112 Default and Termination ................................................................................. 1-118

DIVISION 100 – APPENDIX A

1 Bidding Provisions ............................................................................................. A-1
2 Federal EEO and Civil Rights Requirements .................................................... A-2
3 Other Federal Requirements ............................................................................ A-14

DIVISION 200 – EARTHWORK

201 Clearing Right-of-way ........................................................................................ 2-1
202 Removing Structures and Obstructions .............................................................. 2-6
203 Excavation and Embankment ........................................................................... 2-11
204 Shoulder Rehabilitation .................................................................................... 2-26
205 Shoulder Reconstruction ................................................................................... 2-28
206 Structural Excavation ....................................................................................... 2-29
211 Ditch and Inslope Excavation ........................................................................... 2-35

DIVISION 300 – BASES

304 Aggregate Base and Subbase Course ................................................................. 3-1
307 Full Depth Recycled Pavement .......................................................................... 3-5

DIVISION 400 – PAVEMENTS

401 Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement ................................................................................ 4-1
402 Pavement Smoothness ...................................................................................... 4-21
403 Hot Bituminous Pavement ................................................................................ 4-23
409 Bituminous Tack Coat ...................................................................................... 4-24
411 Untreated Aggregate Surface Course ............................................................... 4-26
DIVISION 500 – STRUCTURES
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501 Foundation Piles .................................................................................................. 5-1
502 Structural Concrete ............................................................................................ 5-16
503 Reinforcing Steel .............................................................................................. 5-54
504 Structural Steel ................................................................................................. 5-61
505 Stud Welded Shear Connectors, Anchors, and Fasteners ................................. 5-85
507 Railings ............................................................................................................. 5-86
508 Membrane Waterproofing ................................................................................ 5-88
509 Structural Plate Pipes, Pipe Arches, Arches, and Metal Box Culverts ............. 5-91
510 Special Detours ................................................................................................. 5-94
511 Cofferdams ....................................................................................................... 5-98
512 French Drains................................................................................................... 5-100
513 Slope Protection .............................................................................................. 5-101
514 Curing Box for Concrete Cylinders ................................................................ 5-103
515 Protective Coating for Concrete Surfaces ...................................................... 5-104
518 Structural Concrete Repair ............................................................................. 5-106
520 Expansion Devices – Non-Modular ............................................................... 5-111
521 Finger Joint and Fabric Trough / Fabric Curtain ............................................ 5-113
522 Expansion Devices – Modular ........................................................................ 5-116
523 Bearings ........................................................................................................... 5-119
524 Temporary Structural Supports ...................................................................... 5-128
525 Granite Masonry ............................................................................................. 5-130
526 Concrete Barrier .............................................................................................. 5-132
527 Energy Absorbing Unit (Work Zone Crash Cushion) .................................... 5-136
535 Precast, Prestressed Concrete Superstructure .................................................. 5-137

DIVISION 600 – MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION

601 Gabions and Mattresses ...................................................................................... 6-1
603 Pipe Culverts and Storm Drains ......................................................................... 6-5
604 Manholes, Inlets, and Catch Basins .................................................................. 6-13
605 Underdrains....................................................................................................... 6-16
606 Guardrail ........................................................................................................... 6-19
607 Fences ................................................................................................................ 6-26
608 Sidewalks ........................................................................................................... 6-30
609 Curb .................................................................................................................. 6-33
610 Stone Fill, Riprap, Stone Blanket, and Stone Ditch Protection ........................ 6-37
611 Slab for Backslope Protection .......................................................................... 6-39
612 Bituminous Sealing ........................................................................................... 6-40
613 Erosion Control Blankets .................................................................................. 6-41
615 Loam ................................................................................................................. 6-42
616 Sodding ............................................................................................................. 6-43
618 Seeding ............................................................................................................. 6-45
619 Mulch ................................................................................................................ 6-49
620 Geotextiles ........................................................................................................ 6-51
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621 Landscaping ...................................................................................................... 6-58
622 Transplanting Shrubs, Hedges, and Trees ........................................................ 6-69
623 Monuments ....................................................................................................... 6-72
625 Water Service Supply Lines ............................................................................. 6-73
626 Foundations, Conduit, and Junction Boxes for Highway Signing, Lighting, ... 6-75
and Signals
627 Pavement Markings .......................................................................................... 6-82
629 Hand Labor ....................................................................................................... 6-85
631 Equipment Rental ............................................................................................. 6-86
634 Highway Lighting ............................................................................................. 6-89
635 Prefabricated Bin Type Retaining Wall ............................................................ 6-99
636 Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Wall .............................................. 6-101
637 Dust Control.................................................................................................... 6-113
639 Engineering Facilities ..................................................................................... 6-114
642 Steps ................................................................................................................ 6-121
643 Traffic Signals ................................................................................................ 6-123
645 Highway Signing ............................................................................................ 6-132
652 Maintenance of Traffic ................................................................................... 6-146
653 Polystyrene Plastic Insulation ......................................................................... 6-156
656 Temporary Soil Erosion and Water Pollution Control ................................... 6-157
657 Rehabilitation of Pits ...................................................................................... 6-165
658 Acrylic Latex Color Finish ............................................................................. 6-166
659 Mobilization .................................................................................................... 6-168
660 On-the-Job Training ....................................................................................... 6-168

DIVISION 700 – MATERIALS

700 General Statement ............................................................................................... 7-1
701 Structural Concrete Related Material ................................................................. 7-3
702 Bituminous Material ........................................................................................... 7-9
703 Aggregates ........................................................................................................ 7-11
704 Masonry Units .................................................................................................. 7-21
705 Joint Material .................................................................................................... 7-22
706 Non-Metallic Pipe ............................................................................................. 7-23
707 Metallic Pipe ..................................................................................................... 7-24
708 Paints and Preservatives ................................................................................... 7-25
709 Reinforcing Steel and Welded Steel Fabric ...................................................... 7-25
710 Fence and Guardrail .......................................................................................... 7-26
711 Miscellaneous Bridge Material ......................................................................... 7-28
712 Miscellaneous Highway Material ..................................................................... 7-34
713 Structural Steel and Related Material ............................................................... 7-42
714 Joint Seals ......................................................................................................... 7-46
715 Lighting Material .............................................................................................. 7-47
716 Structural Aluminum and Related Material ...................................................... 7-55
717 Roadside Improvement Material ...................................................................... 7-56
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718 Traffic Signals Material .................................................................................... 7-60
719 Signing Material ............................................................................................... 7-70
720 Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires, and Traffic Signals ....... 7-75
721 Breakaway Devices .......................................................................................... 7-81
722 Geotextiles ........................................................................................................ 7-81
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