ITEM 620  DELINEATORS

620.01  Description

620.02  Materials

620.03  Layout

620.04  Removal

620.05  Installation

620.06  Method of Measurement

620.07  Basis of Payment

620.01  Description.  This work consists of furnishing and installing delineators, removing existing delineators for disposal, and restoring the surface where delineators are removed.

620.02  Materials.  Furnish materials conforming to:

Reflectors................................................................. 720.01

Posts, flexible.......................................................... 720.03

Steel hardware......................................................... 730.08

Brackets................................................................... 730.09

Stainless steel hardware........................................... 730.10

Aluminum hardware................................................ 730.17

Reflective sheeting.................................. 730.192, 730.193

Delineators consist of reflectors mounted on flexible posts or brackets. Reflectors are reflective sheeting adhered to either a flexible post or an aluminum plate. The colors of reflectors of each type are:

Type C      White

Type D      Yellow

Type E      Red

Delineator reflector and flexible post color shall match that of the nearest edge line.

620.03  Layout.  Lay out all delineator locations to ensure their proper placement.  The Engineer will approve the layout before installation is started.

620.04  Removal. Remove delineators, including reflectors, posts, brackets, and miscellaneous hardware.  The delineator becomes the property of the contractor.  Remove and dispose of concrete for delineator post embedment.

Restore surfaces where delineator posts or concrete for embedment are removed. 

620.05  Installation.  Install delineators facing traffic, except install red reflectors facing wrong-way traffic.  Do not remove the protective paper covering the face of flexible post-mounted reflectors until after installation.  Ensure that posts are not more than 1:50 out of plumb.  If soil conditions may cause the post to be out of plumb, the Contractor may drive a pilot shaft before installation.

Install flexible posts using methods and equipment that conform to the post manufacturer’s recommendations.

620.06  Method of Measurement.  The Department will measure Delineator by the number, including reflectors, supports and hardware, in place, completed and accepted.

The Department will measure Removal of Delineator, by the number.

620.07  Basis of Payment.  The Department will pay for accepted quantities at the contract prices as follows:

Item           Unit                                Description

620             Each                                Delineator

620             Each                                Removal of Delineator