Guardrail & Handrail Repair & Installation

SCOPE OF WORK

Contractor shall provide on-call guardrail and handrail installation, repair and maintenance services for Lake County.

Contractor(s) shall have the personnel, experience, and equipment to perform all work in accordance with the latest FDOT Design Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and Standards Plans for Road Construction, using products listed on FDOT's most recent Approved Product List (APL).

Bid pricing shall include all labor, materials equipment, fuels, traffic control, utility coordination, disposal and incidentals necessary for complete and compliant work.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Contractor shall:

Provide services to the County on an As-Needed Basis.

Designate a Project Manager that shall speak English and have available communication devices with internet access to ensure proper communication and documentation during operations. The Contractor's designated Project Manager shall be on-site at the project location during work.

Upon receipt of the project request form, visit each site and provide an itemized quote, on company letterhead within (5) business days.

Have (21) calendar days from receipt of Notice to Proceed to complete work, or shorter time period if identified on a particular project request form.

Comply with the latest editions of FDOT Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction and FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

All Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) costs shall be included in bid pricing.

Coordinate all utility locates before excavation.

Correct any deficiencies before final acceptance and payment.

COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES

County will:

Provide a detailed project request form for each request.

Issue a Notice to Proceed (NTP) after reviewing contractor's quote.

No work shall begin until receipt of NTP.

Assign a designated Project Manager to inspect each project, interpret contract requirements, approve minor changes, and resolve disputes.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

All repairs and installations shall use exclusively equipment and supplies listed on FDOT's most recent APL, and shall comply with all applicable code, standards, and specifications.

Contractor shall replace all guardrails, handrails, and hardware using like materials as compared with existing materials.

If existing materials are no longer included on the FDOT APL, or not available for use for some other reasonable cause, the guardrail or handrail system shall be updated using current FDOT approved products, to meet all applicable standards.

Disposal of old materials shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Contractor shall restore all disturbed areas and remove debris and equipment at least daily, and more often if directed by County.

GUARDRAIL SPECIFICATIONS

Installation and Realignment

Include W-Beam or Thrie-Beam systems, end treatments, transition connections, posts, anchors and associated hardware.

Materials

Steel: Shall meet AASHTO M1800, ASTM A123/A153 standards with Type 2 zinc coating.

Aluminum: Shall meet 0.125" Alloy 2024-T3 with specified tensile properties.

Posts

Timber: No. 1 Southern Pine, S4S, treated, and drilled before treatment.

Steel: ASTM A6/A36/A992, galvanized per ASTM A123.

Special posts are used only where standard placement conflicts with concrete structures.

Offset Blocks

Timber, steel, or composite blocks listed on FDOT's APL.

Anchor Systems and Anchor Blocks

Post-installed anchors and dowels are intended for use in structural applications where designated.

Anchor bolts shall be galvanized per ASTM A153.

Concrete blocks shall be Class I concrete.

End Treatment and Crash Cushions

Shall match existing type, unless directed by County's designated Project Manager otherwise.

Shall meet FDOT APL and MUTCD reflectivity standards.

Reflectors and Delineation Systems

Reflectors 3" diameter, colorless or amber.

Barrier delineators are spaced 25 ft (first 100 ft), then every 100 ft.

Linear delineation systems shall be 3M Diamond Grade or equivalent.

Asphalt Pads

Install 2" - thick, 3' wide asphalt bases under full guardrail length, extending 3' beyond ends.

Contractor may choose fresh hot bituminous mix or cold mix asphalt.

For any guardrails being repaired, that have an existing asphalt base pad, Contractor shall also repair the pad to like or better conditions.

Line item for miscellaneous asphalt shall be added to the quote.

HANDRAIL AND PEDESTRIAN/ BICYCLE RAIL SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Fabricate and install 2-rail or 3-rail systems per ASTM A500 Grade B/C/D or A53 Grade B, and ASTM A36.

Panel length shall be 6.5 ft; adjust as needed for site conditions.

All welds shall be continuous and ground smooth; joints sealed completely.

Mounting bolts shall be galvanized and trimmed flush; set screw holes filled with epoxy.

Pricing shall include all posts, rails, plates, anchors, and hardware, measured per linear foot.

BASIS OF PAYMENT

Contractor shall be compensated at the unit price, as specified in the Contractor's bid proposal, multiplied by the actual units completed and accepted by the County, less any damages assessed.

Pricing submitted shall include all labor, equipment, materials, fuel, maintenance of traffic, mobilization, debris removal and disposal, and all incidentals necessary to complete all work as specified.

Correction of any deficiencies shall be at the Contractor's cost.

Each project request form issued to the Contractor shall have estimated quantities. If for any reason the estimated quantities are significantly different than the actual quantity; Contractor shall notify the County of the discrepancy and receive a signed, approved change order prior to the commencement of work.

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