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APPENDIX BPART 2 - CONSTRUCTION MATERIALSSECTION 307 - STREET LIGHTING AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS307-1 GENERAL.ADD NEW SENTENCE AFTER THE FIRST SENTENCE OF SUBSECTION 307-1 TO READ:The work shall include trenching, backfilling, foundations (street light, traffic signal, Tesco Panel), anchorbolts, conduits, curb boxes, pull ropes, street lights and traffic signals, and the restoration of street surfaces:sidewalk, roadway, curb and gutter, ADA ramps, tree wells, etc. Work shall also include modification toexisting foundations, as well as extension and connection to existing conduits, boxes and foundations. Thecontractor shall safe-guard all its installation until the City accept and utilize the work.ADD NEW PARAGRAPH AT THE END OF SUBSECTION 307-1 TO READ:All materials furnished and used shall be new and conform to the requirements shown in the standarddrawings, except such used materials as may be specifically provided for on the plans. The materials shallbe manufactured, handled, and used in a workmanlike manner to insure complete work in accordance withthe plans and specifications.The location of signals, standards, signs, controls, services and appurtenances are shown on the plans.Any relocation required due to obstructions shall be done under the Engineer’s direction.All systems shall be complete and in satisfactory operating conditions at the time of contract acceptance.307-1.1 Equipment List and Drawings.ADD NEW SENTENCE AT THE END OF THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF SUBSECTION 307-1.1 TO READ:Where the Contractor installs electrical equipment as detailed on the plans, the submission of detaileddrawings and diagrams will not be required.REPLACE THE LAST PARAGRAPH OF SUBSECTION 307-1.3 WITH THE FOLLOWING:Upon completion of the Work, the Contractor shall submit two complete sets of “as-built” Plans showingin detail all construction changes. Specifically one of these two sets shall be delivered to PWA ElectricalServices. Further, a reduced set of 11”x17” shall be made of the “as-built” Plans and delivered to PWAElectrical Services.307-2 Maintenance of Existing and Temporary Systems.ADD FOUR NEW PARAGRAPHS AT THE END OF SUBSECTION 307-2:1. All existing street lighting systems to be modified shall remain in operation until final connections aremade.2. Relocation or reconnection of existing street light systems shall be completed before nightfall of thesame day.3. All existing street lights and street light circuits shall be in operation during the regular lighting scheduleas defined by the serving utility.4. Should the Contractor fail to meet the above requirements, City personnel will do any required work tomeet the above requirements at the Contractor’s expense. Similarly, any damage to existing electricalfacilities due to the Contractor’s construction activities will be repaired by City personnel and deductedfrom any monies due to the Contractor.ADD NEW SUBSECTION 307-2.1 TO READ:307-2.1 Scheduling of Work.1. Work shall be so scheduled that each traffic signal and lighting system shall be completed and ready foroperation prior to opening the corresponding roadway section to traffic.2. The traffic signal system shall be placed in operation for use by public traffic without the energizing ofstreet lighting at the intersection to be controlled if street lighting exists or is being installed in conjunctionwith the traffic signals.3. The Contractor will aim all traffic signal heads and level all luminaires under the Engineer’s directionbefore placing either system in operation.4. Traffic signal systems will not be placed in operation prior to the Engineer’s acceptance.5. After the intersection is placed in operation, a five-day fully operational test period will begin. TheContractor shall correct any failures or malfunctions occurring in that five-day period. After suchcorrections are completed, a new five-day test will recommence.Oakland Street Lighting Conversion ProjectProject Special Provisions D-32 Bid Documents: Feb 2012 Update