GENERAL Perform all work in accordance with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Current Edition, Supplemental Specifications, any applicable Special Provisions, and applicable Standard and Sepia Drawings, except as hereafter specified. Article references are to the Standard Specifications. Furnish all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals for the work identified in the proposal. II. MATERIALS Except as specified in these notes or on the drawings, all materials will be according to the Standard Specifications and applicable Special Provisions and Special Notes. The Department will sample and test all materials according to Department's Sampling Manual and the Contractor will have the materials available for sampling a sufficient time in advance of the use of the materials to allow for the necessary time for testing, unless otherwise specified in these notes. III. CONSTRUCTION METHODS A. Maintain and Control Traffic See Traffic Control Plan and Standard Specifications. B. Site Preparation Be responsible for all site preparation. Do not disturb existing signs unless noted on the plans. This item will include, but is not limited to, incidental excavation and backfilling; removal of all obstructions or any other items; disposal of materials; sweeping and removal of debris; shoulder preparation and restoration, temporary and permanent erosion and pollution control; and all incidentals. Site preparation will be only as approved or directed by the Engineer. Other than the bid items listed, no direct payment will be made for site preparation, but will be incidental to the other items of work. B. Disposal of Waste Dispose of all cuttings, debris, and other waste off the right-of-way at approved sites obtained by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Department. The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining any necessary permits for this work. Temporary openings in the right of way fence for direct access to waste sites off the right of way or for access to other public roads will not be allowed. No separate payment will be made for the disposal of waste and debris from the project or obtaining the necessary permits but will be incidental to the other items of the work. C. Final Dressing, Clean Up, and Seeding and Protection After all work is completed, completely remove all debris from the job site. Perform Class A Final Dressing on all disturbed areas. Sow disturbed earthen areas with Seed Mixture No. 1. These items are incidental to other items in the contract. E. Pavement Striping and Pavement Markers Permanent striping will be in accordance with Sections 112 and 714, except that: (1) Permanent and/or temporary striping will be in place before a lane is opened to traffic; and (2) Permanent striping will be Durable Tape Type 1 and Extruded Thermoplastic Markings. Contrary to Section 714.02.05 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, application of 6 inch and 12 inch white and yellow “long-line” thermoplastic striping will be required to be by ribbonextrusion gun at all locations that are to be applied over milled rumble strips in lieu of an extrusion die application. Also, ribbon-extrusion gun application may be used for all other 6 inch and 12 inch white and yellow “long-line” thermoplastic striping on this project in lieu of an extrusion die application.
