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Section 49 – Signals, Lighting and Electrical Systems

associated equipment. In particular, the record drawings shall accurately depict the location

and depth of conduits, location of standards, pull boxes, wiring changes, and all applicable

manufacturer’s operation and maintenance information.

49-1.05 Ordering of Signal and Lighting Equipment

The Contractor shall place the order for long lead-time signal and lighting equipment not

provided by the Agency within five (5) days of receiving notice that they have been awarded the

Contract. The Contractor shall submit a copy of the equipment order to the Agency. Liquidated

damages, as set forth in Section 8-10, “Liquidated Damages for Delay”, of these Specifications,

shall apply in case of failure to comply. No extension of time will be allowed for delay in delivery

of traffic signal poles, street light standards, luminaries, or traffic signal equipment. The Agency

hereby guarantees payment for long lead-time equipment ordered prior to execution of the

The Contractor shall furnish the Agency with a statement from the vendor(s) that the order

for the electrical material required for the contract has been received and accepted by said

vendor(s). Said statement shall be furnished within ten (10) days after receiving notice that the

Contract has been executed for the Agency. Said statement shall give the date that the

electrical equipment will be shipped.

49-1.06 Maintaining Existing and Temporary Electrical Systems

Maintaining existing and temporary electrical systems shall conform to Section 86-1.06,

“Maintaining Existing and Temporary Electrical Systems”, of the State Specifications, except

that paragraphs 11, 12, and 13 shall not apply.

Existing electrical systems, including traffic signals, traffic signal vehicle and pedestrian

detection facilities, traffic signal communication and monitoring facilities, street lighting facilities,

flashing beacons and sign illumination facilities, or approved temporary replacements thereof,

shall be kept in effective operation for the benefit of the traveling public during the progress of

the Work, except when shutdown is permitted to allow for alterations or final removal of the

The Contractor shall notify the Agency at least two (2) Working Days prior to performing any

work on existing systems, including any work that may take vehicle detectors out of service or

may reroute traffic off of existing vehicle detectors.

The Contractor shall notify the Agency at least two (2) Working Days prior to any operational

shutdown of traffic signals, street lighting or other electrical systems or facilities.

Traffic control to direct traffic during the shutdown of a traffic signal system shall be provided

by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense. The Contractor shall submit a traffic control plan

to the Agency for review and approval a minimum of five (5) Working Days prior to a shutdown

of a traffic signal. Traffic signal shutdowns shall be limited to Monday through Thursday,

excluding holidays, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or as specified in the Special Provisions.

Where a facility requires continuous lighting, the shutdown time shall be limited to one-half

(1/2) hour as scheduled by the Agency, unless otherwise specified in the Special Provisions or

permitted by the Agency. The shutdown of lighting systems shall not interfere with the regular

lighting schedule, unless otherwise permitted by the Agency.