Specifications Manual

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The current version of the SUDAS Standard Specifications is the 2024 Edition

The SUDAS manuals are revised once a year, usually in December. When the SUDAS Board of Directors approves changes to the SUDAS Standard Specifications, those changes can be found on the General Supplemental Specifications page. Previous editions of the SUDAS Standard Specifications can be found here.

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How to Use the Specifications Manual

The SUDAS Standard Specifications Manual is written to the contractor. The engineer provides specific requirements through the specifications for the contractor to complete the project. These standard specifications were developed with the involvement of engineers and construction industry representatives from across the state. The initial division includes the specific bidding requirements, legal requirements related to public contracts in Iowa, and contractual requirements that must be met to successfully complete the project.

The Specifications Manual is set up in a consistent three-part format. The first part, general, provides a description of the type of work, as well as any specific requirements of the project. It also lists what work activities are included in each bid item and how each item will be measured and paid for.

The second part of each division lists a menu of acceptable products to be used to accomplish the project. If the engineer does not specify which products can or cannot be used, the contractor may select from the included products to incorporate into the project.

Construction requirements are included in the third part of each division, called execution. The construction activities are tailored to the specific products used. In addition, figures are included to further clarify construction or product requirements. If specific testing processes are required, they may be included within the execution requirements or as a separate section within the division.

Before compiling their bids, it is critical for contractors to check the special provisions for each contract and also any supplemental specifications that the contracting authority may have that modify the standard specifications. These documents supersede the standard specifications and take precedence as the work is pursued.

Be sure to check the General Supplemental Specifications page to see if any changes to the Specifications Manual have been approved by the SUDAS Board of Directors.

The SUDAS Specifications are also included on the Iowa DOT’s Electronic Reference Library (ERL).

Modifying the SUDAS Manuals

If you need to modify the SUDAS manuals to meet your jurisdiction’s needs, please read this document first.

Division 1: General Provisions and Covenants

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Section 1010: Definitions

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1.01 Description
1.02 Abbreviations
1.03 Definitions and Terms

Section 1020: Proposal Requirements and Conditions

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1.01 Qualification of the Bidders
1.02 Contents of the Proposal Forms
1.03 Quantities and Unit Prices
1.04 Examination of the Contract Documents and Site of Work
1.05 Interpretation of the Contract Documents
1.06 Addendum
1.07 Preference for Labor and Materials
1.08 Taxes
1.09 Preparation of the Proposal
1.10 Bidders Certification
1.11 Irregular and Nonresponsive Proposals
1.12 Submissions of the Proposal, Identity of Bidder, and Bid Security
1.13 Withdrawal or Revision of the Proposal Prior to Opening of Proposals
1.14 Opening of Proposals
1.15 Limitation on Withdrawal of Proposals after Opening of Proposals

Section 1030: Approval for Award and Award of Contract

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1.01 Acceptance or Rejection of Proposals
1.02 Release of Bid Security
1.03 Award of Contract

Section 1040: Scope of Work

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1.01 Intent of the Contract Documents
1.02 Correlation of the Contract Documents
1.03 Coordination of Specifications, Plans, and Special Provisions
1.04 Conformity with the Contract Documents
1.05 Plans
1.06 Increase or Decrease of Work
1.07 Change Orders
1.08 Site Conditions
1.09 Changed Site Conditions
1.10 Disputed Claims for Extra Compensation
1.11 Delays Caused by the Jurisdiction
1.12 Oral Agreements, Conversations, and Informal Communications
1.13 Errors or Omissions

Section 1050: Control of Work

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1.01 Authority of the Engineer
1.02 Authority and Duties of the Engineer’s Authorized Representative
1.03 Cooperation by the Contractor
1.04 Cooperation with Other Contractors
1.05 Shop Drawings, Certificates, and Equipment Lists
1.06 Conflict Avoidance
1.07 Examination of Materials and Work
1.08 Removal of Defective Work and Materials
1.09 Unauthorized Work
1.10 Line and Grade Stakes
1.11 Providing Job Site Utilities
1.12 Salvage
1.13 Protection of Water Quality and Wetlands
1.14 Final Inspection and Acceptance
1.15 Additional Contractor Responsibilities

Section 1060: Control of Materials

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1.01 Materials Source of Supply and Quality Requirements
1.02 Alternate Processes, Equipment, or Materials
1.03 Samples and Testing
1.04 Storage of Materials
1.05 Unacceptable Materials
1.06 Materials Supplied by the Jurisdiction
1.07 Materials Supplied by the Contractor

Download this section (pdf 226 KB)Part 1: Legal Relations

1.01 Municipal Regulations, State, and Federal Laws and Regulations
1.02 Governing Law
1.03 Permits and Licenses
1.04 Patents and Royalties
1.05 Use and Occupancy Prior to Completion of Contract
1.06 Contractor’s Responsibility for the Work
1.07 Responsibility for Damage Claims
1.08 Personal Liability of Public Officials
1.09 Waiver of Legal Rights
1.10 Acceptance by the Jurisdiction – Not a Waiver of Contractor’s Obligations or a Waiver of the Jurisdiction’s Rights
1.11 Business Organization Requirements
1.12 Consent to Jurisdiction of Iowa District Court or Federal District Court in Iowa
1.13 Severability

Part 2: Responsibilities to the Public

2.01 Sanitation
2.02 Convenience and Safety
2.03 Work Area
2.04 Project Area for the Work
2.05 Explosives
2.06 Traffic Control
2.07 Protection of Aboveground and Underground Facilities
2.08 Protection of Property
2.09 Land Monuments
2.10 Dust Control
2.11 Environmental and Historic Items
2.12 Railroad Crossings
2.13 Borrow and Waste Sites
2.14 Maintaining Postal Service
2.15 Finishing and Cleanup Requirements

Part 3: Bonds and Insurance

3.01 Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bond
3.02 Insurance Requirements
3.03 Contractor’s Indemnity – Contractual Liability Insurance
3.04 Contractor’s Insurance for Other Losses; Waiver of Subrogation
3.05 Property Insurance
3.06 Endorsement Naming Jurisdiction as an Additional Insured / Cancellation and Material Change / Governmental Immunities Endorsement
3.07 Proof of Insurance
3.08 Notification in Event of Liability or Damage
3.09 Sample Insurance Forms

Section 1080: Prosecution and Progress

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1.01 Subletting or Assignment of Contract
1.02 Contract Time
1.03 Work Progress and Schedule
1.04 Preconstruction Conference
1.05 Notice to Proceed
1.06 Weekly Record of Working Days
1.07 Work on Sunday or Legal Holidays
1.08 Temporary Suspension of Working Days
1.09 Extension of Time
1.10 Contractor’s Employees, Methods, and Equipment
1.11 Contractor’s Equipment Identification
1.12 Liquidated Damages
1.13 Breach of Contract
1.14 Termination of Contractor’s Responsibility

Section 1090: Measurement and Payment

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1.01 Measurement
1.02 Scope of Payment
1.03 Lump Sum Breakdowns
1.04 Payment for Change Orders
1.05 Progress Payments
1.06 Payment of Retainage
1.07 Sales and Use Tax Statement
1.08 Acceptance and Final Payment

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Division 2: Earthwork

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Section 2010: Earthwork, Subgrade, and Subbase

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1.01 Section Includes
1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Topsoil
2.02 Excavation Materials
2.03 Suitable Embankment Materials
2.04 Foundation Materials

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Clearing and Grubbing
3.02 Topsoil
3.03 Excavation
3.04 Embankment Construction
3.05 Use of Unsuitable Soils
3.06 Subgrade Preparation
3.07 Subgrade Treatment
3.08 Subbase
3.09 Field Quality Control

Section 2010 Figures
2010.101

Details of Embankments and Rebuilding Embankments

2010.102

Designation of Roadway Earthwork Items

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Division 3: Trench and Trenchless Construction

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Section 3010: Trench Excavation and Backfill

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1.01 Section Includes
1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Materials Excavated from a Trench
2.02 Bedding Material
2.03 Backfill Material
2.04 Topsoil
2.05 Stabilization (Foundation) Materials
2.06 Special Pipe Embedment and Encasement Material

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Trench Excavation
3.02 Rock or Unstable Soils in Trench Bottom
3.03 Trench Protection
3.04 Dewatering
3.05 Pipe Bedding and Backfill
3.06 Trench Compaction Testing

Section 3010 Figures
3010.101 (SW-101)

Trench Bedding and Backfill Zones

3010.102 (SW-102)

Rigid Gravity Pipe Trench Bedding

3010.103 (SW-103)

Flexible Gravity Pipe Trench Bedding

3010.104 (SW-104)

Pressure Pipe Trench Bedding

3010.105 (SW-105)

Miscellaneous Pipe Bedding

3010.901

Sewer Pipe Support Over Existing Utility Line

3010.902

Reinforced PCC Beam Utility Line Support

3010.903

Flowable Mortar Fill Utility Line Support

Section 3020: Trenchless Construction (Boring, Jacking, and Tunneling)

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1.01 Section Includes
1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Carrier Pipe
2.02 Casing Pipe
2.03 Casing Spacers
2.04 Backfill for Abandoned Tunnels
2.05 Backfill Material
2.06 Casing End Seal

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Excavation
3.02 Sheeting, Shoring, and Bracing
3.03 Dewatering
3.04 Trenchless Installation
3.05 Pit Restoration
3.06 Utility Locating Site Restoration

Page last revised: December 19, 2023

Division 4: Sewers and Drains

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Section 4010: Sanitary Sewers

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1.01 Section Includes
1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Sanitary Sewer (Gravity Mains)
2.02 Sanitary Sewer Force Mains
2.03 Casing Pipe
2.04 Sanitary Sewer Services
2.05 Sanitary Sewer Service Relocations
2.06 Sanitary Sewer Cleanout

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Examination
3.02 Gravity Sewer Installation
3.03 Sanitary Sewer Installed within a Casing Pipe
3.04 Gravity Main Pipe Jointing
3.05 Force Main Installation
3.06 Sanitary Sewer Service Stubs
3.07 Sanitary Sewer Service Relocation
3.08 Sanitary Sewer Abandonment
3.09 Connection to Existing Manhole
3.10 Sanitary Sewer Cleanout
3.11 Tolerances
3.12 Conflicts
3.13 Cleaning, Inspection, and Testing

Section 4010 Figures
4010.201 (SW-201)

Sanitary Sewer Service Stub

4010.202 (SW-202)

Sewage Air Release Valve Pit

4010.203 (SW-203)

Sanitary Sewer Cleanout

4010.901

Relocate Sanitary Sewer Service in Conflict with New Sewer

Section 4020: Storm Sewers

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1.01 Section Includes
1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Storm Sewers
2.02 Casing Pipe

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Examination
3.02 Pipe Installation
3.03 Storm Sewer Installed within a Casing Pipe
3.04 Pipe Jointing
3.05 Tolerances
3.06 Conflicts
3.07 Storm Sewer Abandonment
3.08 Connection to Existing Manhole or Intake
3.09 Cleaning, Inspection, and Testing

Section 4020 Figures
4020.211 (SW-211)

Storm Sewer Pipe Connections

Section 4030: Pipe Culverts

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1.01 Section Includes
1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Pipe Culverts
2.02 Pipe Aprons
2.03 Apron Footings
2.04 Apron Guard

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Pipe Culvert Installation
3.02 Aprons
3.03 Cleaning, Inspection, and Testing

Section 4030 Figures

Section 4040: Subdrains and Footing Drain Collectors

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1.01 Section Includes
1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Footing Drain Collectors
2.02 Type 1 Subdrains (Longitudinal Subdrain)
2.03 Type 2 Subdrains (Combination Subdrain/Footing Drain Collector)
2.04 Porous Backfill Material
2.05 Subdrain Outlets
2.06 Subdrain or Footing Drain Cleanouts
2.07 Engineering Fabric
2.08 Storm Sewer Service Stubs

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Subdrains
3.02 Footing Drain Collectors
3.03 Footing Drain Service Stubs

Section 4040 Figures

Section 4050: Pipe Rehabilitation

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1.01 Section Includes
1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 CIPP Main Lining
2.02 CIPP Point Repair
2.03 CIPP Service Repair
2.04 Chemical Grout
2.05 Sewer Dye
2.06 Pipe Repair Couplings for Spot Repairs by Pipe Replacement
2.07 Sewer Main Pipe (for Spot Repairs)

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Sewer Cleaning and Inspection for Rehabilitation
3.02 Bypassing Sewage
3.03 CIPP Main Lining
3.04 CIPP Point Repair
3.05 CIPP Service Repair
3.06 Pressure Testing and Grouting of Sewer Joints
3.07 Spot Repairs by Pipe Replacement
3.08 Cleanup and Closeout

Section 4060: Cleaning, Inspection, and Testing of Sewers

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1.01 Section Includes
1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Testing Equipment

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Cleaning
3.02 Video Inspection
3.03 Sanitary Sewer Leakage Testing
3.04 Deflection Testing
3.05 Force Main Testing

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Division 5: Water Mains and Appurtenances

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Section 5010: Pipe and Fittings

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1.01 Section Includes
1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Water Main
2.02 Bolts for Water Main and Fittings
2.03 Fittings
2.04 Concrete Thrust Blocks
2.05 Pipeline Accessories
2.06 Special Gaskets
2.07 Water Service Pipe and Appurtenances
2.08 Non-shrink Grout
2.09 Casing Pipe

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Pipe Installation
3.02 Additional Requirements for DIP Installation
3.03 Additional Requirements for PVC Pipe Installation
3.04 Polyethylene Encasement Installation
3.05 Tracer System Installation
3.06 Conflicts
3.07 Transitions in Piping Systems
3.08 Structure Penetrations
3.09 Water Service Stub
3.10 Water Main Abandonment
3.11 Water Main Removal
3.12 Testing and Disinfection

Section 5010 Figures
5010.901

Minimum Clearance Between Water Service and Structure

Section 5011: Fusible PVC and HDPE Pipe

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1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Water Main

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Additional Requirements for Fusible Pipe Installation
3.02 Testing and Disinfection

Section 5020: Valves, Fire Hydrants, and Appurtenances

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1.01 Section Includes
1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Valves
2.02 Fire Hydrant Assembly
2.03 Appurtenances

Part 3: Execution

3.01 General
3.02 Flushing Device (Blowoff)
3.03 Fire Hydrant
3.04 Adjustment of Existing Valve Box or Fire Hydrant

Section 5020 Figures

Section 5030: Testing and Disinfection

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1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Disinfection Agent – Chlorine

Part 3: Execution

3.01 General
3.02 Sequence of Testing and Disinfection
3.03 Initial Flushing
3.04 Pressure and Leak Testing
3.05 Disinfection
3.06 Final Flushing
3.07 Bacteria Sampling
3.08 Re-disinfection
3.09 Putting Water Main in Service

Page last revised: December 19, 2023

Division 6: Structures for Sanitary and Storm Sewers

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Section 6010: Structures for Sanitary and Storm Sewers

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1.01 Section Includes
1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Manhole and Intake Types
2.02 Precast
2.03 Cast-in-Place
2.04 Non-Shrink Grout
2.05 Precast Riser Joints
2.06 Manhole or Intake Top
2.07 Base
2.08 Pipe Connections
2.09 Manhole or Intake Adjustment Rings (Grade Rings)
2.10 Castings (Ring, Cover, Grate, and Extensions)
2.11 Additional Materials for Sanitary Sewer Manholes
2.12 Concrete Fillet
2.13 Steps
2.14 Precast Concrete Tee
2.15 Casting Anchor Bolts and Washers
2.16 Drop Connection
2.16 Excavation and Backfill Material

Part 3: Execution

3.01 General Requirements for Installation of Manholes and Intakes
3.02 Additional Requirements for Cast-in-place Concrete Structures
3.03 Additional Requirements for Precast Concrete Structures
3.04 Adjustment of Existing Manhole or Intake
3.05 Connection to Existing Manhole or Intake
3.06 Drop Connection to Sanitary Sewer Manhole
3.07 Removal of Manhole or Intake
3.08 Cleaning, Inspection, and Testing

Sanitary Sewer Manhole Figures
6010.301 (SW-301)

Circular Sanitary Sewer Manhole

6010.302 (SW-302)

Rectangular Sanitary Sewer Manhole

6010.303 (SW-303)

Sanitary Sewer Manhole Over Existing Sewer

6010.304 (SW-304)

Rectangular Base/Circular Top Sanitary Sewer Manhole

6010.305 (SW-305)

Tee-section Sanitary Sewer Manhole

6010.306

Reserved for future use

6010.307 (SW-307)

External Drop Connection for Sanitary Sewer Manhole

6010.308 (SW-308)

Internal Drop Connection for Sanitary Sewer Manhole

Storm Sewer Manhole Figures
6010.401 (SW-401)

Circular Storm Sewer Manhole

6010.402 (SW-402)

Rectangular Storm Sewer Manhole

6010.403 (SW-403)

Deep Well Rectangular Storm Sewer Manhole

6010.404 (SW-404)

Rectangular Base/Circular Top Storm Sewer Manhole

6010.405 (SW-405)

Tee-section Storm Sewer Manhole

6010.406 (SW-406)

Shallow Rectangular Storm Sewer Manhole

Intake Figures
6010.502 (SW-502)

Circular Single Grate Intake

6010.503 (SW-503)

Single Grate Intake with Manhole

6010.504 (SW-504)

Single Grate Intake with Flush-top Manhole

6010.506 (SW-506)

Double Grate Intake with Manhole

6010.507 (SW-507)

Single Open-throat Curb Intake, Small Box

6010.508 (SW-508)

Single Open-throat Curb Intake, Large Box

6010.509 (SW-509)

Double Open-throat Curb Intake, Small Box

6010.510 (SW-510)

Double Open-throat Curb Intake, Large Box

6010.514 (SW-514)

Boxouts for Grate Intakes

6010.515 (SW-515)

Triple Rectangular Area Intake

6010.516 (SW-516)

Large Well Double Grate Intake with Manhole

6010.541 (SW-541)

Open-Throat Curb Intake Under Pavement

6010.542 (SW-542)

Extension Unit for Open-Throat Curb Intake Under Pavement

6010.545 (SW-545)

Single Open-Throat Curb Intake with Extended Opening

Casting Figures
6010.601 (SW-601)

Castings for Sanitary Sewer Manholes

6010.602 (SW-602)

Castings for Storm Sewer Manholes

6010.603 (SW-603)

Castings for Grate Intakes

6010.604 (SW-604)

Castings for Area Intakes

Section 6020: Rehabilitation of Existing Manholes

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1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Infiltration Barrier
2.02 In-situ Manhole Replacement, Cast-in-place Concrete
2.03 Centrifugally Cast Cementitious Mortar Liner with Epoxy Seal

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Infiltration Barrier
3.02 In-situ Manhole Replacement, Cast-in-place Concrete
3.03 Centrifugally Cast Cementitous Mortar Liner with Epoxy Seal
3.04 Cleaning, Inspection, and Testing

Section 6030: Cleaning, Inspection, and Testing of Structures

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1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

None

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Cleaning
3.02 Visual Inspection
3.03 Repair
3.04 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Testing
3.05 Test Failure

Page last revised: December 19, 2023

Division 8: Traffic Control

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Section 8010: Traffic Signals

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1.01 Section Includes
1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Underground
2.02 Detection
2.03 Communications
2.04 Cabinet and Controller
2.05 Poles, Heads, and Signs

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Underground
3.02 Detection
3.03 Communications
3.04 Cabinet and Controller
3.05 Poles, Heads, and Signs
3.06 Temporary Traffic Signal
3.07 Surface Restoration
3.08 Signal Turn Off
3.09 Testing
3.10 Documentation
3.11 Traffic Signal Removal

Section 8010 Figures

Section 8020: Pavement Markings

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1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Materials

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Equipment
3.02 Construction

Section 8030: Temporary Traffic Control

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1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, Handling, and Salvaging
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 General
2.02 Signs
2.03 Channelizing Devices
2.04 Miscellaneous Products
2.05 Equipment
2.06 Flaggers

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Installation
3.02 Maintenance
3.03 Quality Control

Section 8030 Figures
8030.101

Temporary Traffic Control General Information

8030.102

Work off of Pavement with Minor Encroachment onto Traveled Way

8030.103

Work in Center of Low Volume Street

8030.104

Lane Closure on Low Volume Street (Self-Regulating)

8030.105

Lane Closure for Short-term or Moving Operations Using a Single Flagger

8030.106

Lane Closure on Two-lane Road Using Two Flaggers

8030.107

Work in Vicinity of Roadway-rail Grade Crossing

8030.108

Traffic Control for Outside Lane Closure of Street with Continuous Left Turn Lane

8030.109

Traffic Control for Closure of Continuous Left Turn Lane

8030.110

Lane Closure on Multi-lane Street

8030.112

Lane Closure on the Far Side of an Intersection

8030.114

Closure in Center of Intersection

8030.115

Moving Operations on Two Lane Roads

8030.119

Closure of Marked or Unmarked Crosswalk

Section 8040: Traffic Signs and Posts

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1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, Handling, and Salvaging
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 General
2.02 Signs
2.03 Posts
2.04 Fastening Accessories

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Installation
3.02 Quality Control

Page last revised: December 19, 2023

Division 9: Site Work and Landscaping

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Section 9010: Seeding

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1.01 Section Includes
1.02 Description of Work
1.03 Submittals
1.04 Substitutions
1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
1.06 Scheduling and Conflicts
1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Seed
2.02 Seed Mixtures and Seeding Dates
2.03 Fertilizer
2.04 Sticking Agent
2.05 Inoculant for Legumes
2.06 Water
2.07 Mulch

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Equipment
3.02 Area of Seeding
3.03 Finish Grading and Topsoil
3.04 Conventional Seeding
3.05 Hydraulic Seeding
3.06 Pneumatic Seeding
3.07 Watering
3.08 Re-seeding
3.09 Clean Up
3.10 Acceptance and Warranty

Section 9020: Sodding

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Part 2: Products

2.01 Sod
2.02 Fertilizer
2.03 Stakes
2.04 Water

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Preparation of Sodbed
3.02 Fertilizing – First Application
3.03 Sod Installation
3.04 Watering
3.05 Fertilizing – Second Application
3.06 Maintenance
3.07 Clean Up
3.08 Acceptance

Section 9030: Plant Material and Planting

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Part 2: Products

2.01 Plant Materials
2.02 Mulch
2.03 Backfill Material
2.04 Staking Material
2.05 Guying Material
2.06 Tree Wrapping Material for Winter Protection
2.07 Water
2.08 Tree Drainage Wells
2.09 Herbicide

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Allowable Planting Dates
3.02 Preparation
3.03 Location of Plants
3.04 Excavation of Planting Pit
3.05 Tree Drainage Wells
3.06 Planting
3.07 Mulching
3.08 Wrapping
3.09 Staking and Guying
3.10 Pruning
3.11 Clean Up
3.12 Establishment and Warranty Periods and Acceptance

Section 9030 Figures

Section 9040: Erosion and Sediment Control

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Part 2: Products

2.01 Compost Blankets
2.02 Compost Blanket and Filter Berm Tackifier
2.03 Filter Material
2.04 Filter Sock
2.05 Temporary Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECP)
2.06 Wattles
2.07 Check Dams
2.08 Level Spreaders
2.09 Rip Rap
2.10 Temporary Pipe Slope Drains
2.11 Sediment Basin Outlet Structures
2.12 Sediment Traps
2.13 Silt Fence
2.14 Stabilized Construction Entrance
2.15 Dust Control
2.16 Erosion Control Mulch
2.17 Turf Reinforcement Mats (TRM)
2.18 Inlet Protection
2.19 Flow Transition Mats
2.20 Engineering Fabric

Part 3: Execution

3.01 SWPPP Preparation
3.02 SWPPP Management
3.03 Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection
3.04 Equipment
3.05 Compost Blanket
3.06 Filter Berms
3.07 Filter Socks
3.08 Temporary Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECP)
3.09 Wattles
3.10 Check Dams
3.11 Temporary Earth Diversion Structures
3.12 Level Spreaders
3.13 Rip Rap
3.14 Temporary Pipe Slope Drains
3.15 Sediment Basin Outlet Structures
3.16 Anti-seep Collar
3.17 Sediment Traps
3.18 Silt Fences
3.19 Stabilized Construction Entrance
3.20 Dust Control
3.21 Erosion Control Mulching
3.22 Turf Reinforcement Mats
3.23 Surface Roughening
3.24 Inlet Protection
3.25 Flow Transition Mats
3.26 Temporary Erosion Control Seeding

Section 9040 Figures
9040.103

Rolled Erosion Control Product (RECP) Installation on Slopes

9040.104

Rolled Erosion Control Product (RECP) Installation in Channel

9040.108

Temporary Earth Diversion Structures

9040.110

Rip Rap for Pipe Outlet onto Flat Ground

9040.111

Rip Rap Apron for Pipe Outlet into Channel

9040.113

Sediment Basin without Emergency Spillway

9040.114

Sediment Basin with Emergency Spillway

9040.115

Sediment Basin Dewatering Device (Perforated Riser)

Section 9050: Gabions and Revet Mattresses

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1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Double Twisted Wire Baskets
2.02 Welded Wire Baskets
2.03 Gabion and Mattress Stone
2.04 Engineering Fabric
2.05 Anchor Stakes
2.06 Granular Subbase

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Subgrade Preparation and Bedding
3.02 Engineering Fabric
3.03 Connections
3.04 Gabion Assembly and Installation
3.05 Revet Mattress Assembly and Installation

Section 9050 Figures
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Part 2: Products

2.01 Fabric
2.02 Posts, Rails, and Braces
2.03 Fittings
2.04 Tie Wire and Tension Wire
2.05 Barbed Wire Supporting Arms
2.06 Barbed Wire
2.07 Gates
2.08 Concrete
2.09 Electrical Ground

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Chain Link Fence Installation
3.02 Removal of Existing Fences
3.03 Temporary Fence

Section 9060 Figures

Section 9070: Landscape Retaining Walls

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1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Materials

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Excavation and Embankment
3.02 Installation

Section 9070 Figures

Section 9071: Segmental Block Retaining Walls

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1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Materials

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Excavation and Embankment
3.02 Installation

Section 9072: Combined Concrete Sidewalk and Retaining Wall

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1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Materials

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Excavation and Embankment
3.02 Installation
3.03 Joints
3.04 Rustication

Section 9072 Figures
9072.221 (MI-221)

Combined Retaining Wall – Sidewalk

Section 9080: Concrete Steps, Handrails, and Safety Rail

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1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
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1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Steps
2.02 Handrail
2.03 Safety Rail
2.04 Finish
2.05 Attachment

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Installation of Steps
3.02 Installation of Rail
3.03 Painting

Section 9080 Figures

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Division 10: Demolition

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Section 10,010: Demolition of Building Structures

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1.05 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
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1.07 Special Requirements
1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Backfill Material
2.02 Topsoil
2.03 Seeding
2.04 Well Plugging

Part 3: Execution

3.01 General
3.02 Utility Disconnections
3.03 Protection of the Public
3.04 Environmental Requirements
3.05 Fuel Tank Removal
3.06 Well Plugging and Abandonment
3.07 Salvage
3.08 Demolition and Removal
3.09 Disposal
3.10 Asbestos Abatement
3.11 Recycling
3.12 Backfill and Grading
3.13 Clean Up and Seeding

Section 10010 Figures
10010.101

Details for Plugging Water Wells

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Division 11: Miscellaneous

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Section 11,010: Construction Survey

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1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Hubs
2.02 Lath

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Equipment
3.02 Project Control
3.03 Construction Staking
3.04 Monument Preservation and Replacement

Section 11,020: Mobilization

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Part 2: Products

None

Part 3: Execution

None

Section 11,030: Temporary Services During Construction

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Part 2: Products

2.01 Mailboxes

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Postal Service
3.02 Solid Waste Collection

Section 11,030 Figures

Section 11,040: Temporary Sidewalk Access

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Part 2: Products

2.01 Granular Surfacing
2.02 Temporary Longitudinal Channelizing Device

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Temporary Pedestrian Residential Access
3.02 Temporary Granular Sidewalk
3.03 Temporary Longitudinal Channelizing Device

Section 11,040 Figures
11040.101

Temporary Granular Sidewalk and Temporary Residential Access

11040.102

Temporary Pedestrian Channelizing Device

Section 11,050: Concrete Washout

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1.08 Measurement and Payment

Part 2: Products

2.01 Concrete Washout

Part 3: Execution

3.01 Concrete Washout
3.02 Cleanup and Removal

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