1993 English Special Specifications to Items 7000 - 7599 Maintenance/7600 - 7999 Bridges (Statewide & Districtwide, Current)


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SS7640  PDF  RTF  PREFABRICATED PEDESTRIAN STEEL TRUSS BRIDGE SPAN - Provides for the design, fabrication, and installation of prefabricated pedestrian steel truss bridge spans. Statewide Use.
SS7450  PDF  RTF  DEBRIS REMOVAL - Remove and dispose of debris discarded or deposited on, and adjacent to, the pavement. (For routine maintenance contracts only) Statewide Use. Special Provisions exist.
SS7446  PDF  RTF  CLEANING AND SWEEPING HIGHWAYS - Clean and sweep highway facilities (beginning with the October 2003 letting.) For Routine Maintenance Contracts Only. Replaces SS7003 . Statewide Use. Special Provisions exist.
SS7445  PDF  RTF  ROADSIDE MOWING - Mow roadside vegetation (beginning with the October 2003 letting.) For Routine Maintenance Contracts Only. Replaces SS7001 . Statewide Use. Special Provisions exist.
SS7430  PDF  RTF  POST AND CABLE FENCE - Provides for installation, repair or removal of post and cable fence. (For Routine Maintenance Contracts Only.) Replaces SS7010 SS7166 . Statewide Use. Special Provisions exist.
SS7328  PDF  RTF  ABANDONMENT AND PERMANENT REMOVAL FROM SERVICE OF UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANK SYSTEMS - Provides for the excavation, cleaning, purging and filling necessary for in-place abandonment of underground storage tank (UST) systems. Includes soil sampling and disposal of wastes generated by tank cleaning. Routine Maintenance Contracts Only. Statewide Use.
SS7294  PDF  RTF  INSTALLATION OF ABOVEGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANK SYSTEMS - Governs for the installation of aboveground storage tank(s) (AST), automatic tank gauge (ATG), fuel control system(s) (FCS) and all associated piping, valves and appurtenances. Routine Maintenance Contracts Only. Statewide Use.
SS7293  PDF  RTF  REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANK SYSTEMS - Governs for the removal of and off-site disposal of underground storage tank(s) (UST), and all associated piping, valves and appurtenances at the locations directed by the Engineer or as shown on the plans. Routine Maintenance Contracts Only. Statewide Use.
SS7285  PDF  RTF  MAINTENANCE OF ILLUMINATION SYSTEMS - Provides for the maintenance, repair and/or replacement of the various appurtenances related to the existing roadway illumination assemblies. Routine Maintenance Contracts Only. Replaces SS7267 . Statewide Use.
SS7243  PDF  RTF  ILLUMINATION - Provides for the maintenance, repairs and/or replacement of the various appurtenances related to existing illumination assemblies. Routine Maintenance Contracts Only. Replaces SS7012 . Statewide Use. Special Provisions exist.
SS7202  PDF  RTF  END TERMINAL AND ATTENUATOR REPAIR - Provides for furnishing, when required, and repairing of end treatments and attenuators. Routine Maintenance Contracts Only. Replaces SS7115 SS7155 . Statewide Use. Special Provisions exist.
SS7174  PDF  RTF  PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE OF SIGNAL EQUIPMENT - Provides for the preventative maintenance of signal installations; preparing and painting signal poles, poles and mast arms; and maintenance of controller cabinets. Routine Maintenance Contracts Only. Statewide Use. Special Provisions exist.
SS7173  PDF  RTF  LOOP DETECTOR REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT - Provides for the repair and/or replacement of various components of detector loops and wiring. Routine Maintenance Contracts Only. Replaces SS7144 . Statewide Use.
SS7172  PDF  RTF  SPOT REPAIR OF FLEXIBLE BASE AND/OR SUBGRADE - Provides for repairing existing sections of stabilized or unstabilized base. Measurement for this repair was changed from square meters to cubic meters. Routine Maintenance Contracts Only. Replaces SS7161 . Statewide Use.
SS7171  PDF  RTF  REMOVE AND/OR INSTALL SIGN PANELS (OVERHEAD) - Provides for the removal, relocation, remounting, shifting and/or installation of overhead sign panels. Routine Maintenance Contracts Only. Statewide Use.
SS7160  PDF  RTF  LANE CLOSURES - Provides for furnishing, installing and removing lane closures. Ty I requires peace officer with vehicle. Ty II no officer/no vehicle. Replaces SS7099 . Statewide Use.
SS7159  PDF  RTF  REPAIR FENDER SYSTEMS - Provides for removing and replacing timber dolphins and timber breasting dolphins and for repairing timber fender systems. Statewide Use.
SS7158  PDF  RTF  BLADE LEVEL-UP - Provides for blade level-up consisting of a leveling-up course, a surface course or any combination of these courses, each to be composed of a compacted mixture of mineral aggregate and asphaltic material. Replaces SS7098 . Statewide Use.
SS7157  PDF  RTF  REPAIR AND/OR MODIFY SIGNAL EQUIPMENT - Provides for the installation, repair, replacement and/or modification of various components of traffic signal, detector loops and illumination equipment. Replaces SS7078 . Statewide Use. Special Provisions exist.
SS7153  PDF  RTF  SNOW AND ICE CONTROL - Allows the use of Contractors to assist with sanding operations during adverse weather conditions. Replaces SS7028 . Statewide Use.
SS7135  PDF  RTF  JANITORIAL AND/OR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE - Provides maintenance for such areas as weigh stations, historical marker locations and scenic overlooks. Replaces SS7064 SS7097 . Statewide Use.
SS7011  PDF  RTF  TRAFFIC SIGNALS - Provides for the inspection, adjustment, repair and replacement of various components of traffic signals. Statewide Use. Special Provisions exist.
SS7009  PDF  RTF  STEEL BRIDGE MEMBER REPAIR - Provides for the hot mechanical or flame straightening of distorted structural steel and incidental repairs. Statewide Use. Special Provisions exist.
SS7008  PDF  RTF  METAL BEAM GUARD FENCE REPAIR - Provides for the repairing, removing and replacing and/or upgrading rail elements, posts, terminal anchor sections and/or other appurtenances. Statewide Use. Special Provisions exist.
SS7007  PDF  RTF  STORM SEWER SYSTEM CLEANING - Provides for the hydraulic cleaning and vacuum removal of all debris in inlets, culverts, storm sewer pipes, wells or sumps. Statewide Use. Special Provisions exist.
SS7006  PDF  RTF  TREES, UNDERBRUSH AND SHRUBS - Provides for the removal and disposal of trees, underbrush, shrubs and vines, and the pruning and trimming of trees and shrubs. Statewide Use. Special Provisions exist.
SS7005  PDF  RTF  REST AREAS - Provides for janitorial and grounds maintenance of rest areas. Statewide Use. Special Provisions exist.
SS7004  PDF  RTF  PICNIC AREAS - Provides for janitorial and grounds maintenance of picnic areas. Statewide Use. Special Provisions exist.
SS7002  PDF  RTF  LITTER PICKUP AND DISPOSAL - Provides for pickup & disposal of litter which is discarded onto the right of way, (excluding the traveled lanes). Statewide Use. Special Provisions exist.
SS7000  PDF  RTF  POTHOLE REPAIR - Provides for repair of potholes, spalled areas and ravelled or damaged pavement edges. Statewide Use. Special Provisions exist.

  DALLAS - DISTRICT 18
SS7657  PDF  RTF  REPLACE ELASTOMERIC BEARING PADS - Provides for the replacing of Elastomeric bearing pads. Districtwide Use.

  HOUSTON - DISTRICT 12
SS7604  PDF  RTF  FLEX VALVE (SLIP-TYPE) - Provides Provide and install the type of flex valve as shown on the plans. Size and locate the flex valves for storm water discharges. Districtwide Use.

  SAN ANTONIO - DISTRICT 15
SS7508  PDF  RTF  CONCRETE RAIL AND CONCRETE BARRIER REPAIR - Provides for the preparation and repair of sections of concrete rail, concrete traffic barrier, parapet walls and wingwalls. Districtwide Use.

  LUBBOCK - DISTRICT 5
SS7495  PDF  RTF  CLEANING OF RIPRAP AND DRAINAGE CHANNELS - Clean concrete riprap and drainage channels. Districtwide Use. Special Provisions exist.

  HOUSTON - DISTRICT 12
SS7480  PDF  RTF  JOINT, CRACK AND SPALL REPAIR (ELASTOMERIC PATCHING MATERIAL) - Furnish and install elastomeric patching material for the repair of joints, random cracks and spalls in existing Portland cement concrete pavement. Districtwide Use.

  BEAUMONT - DISTRICT 20
SS7443  PDF  RTF  FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER PATCHING MATERIAL - Provides for the repair of spalled areas, potholes, and joints on concrete decks, concrete pavements and HMAC pavements using a fiber reinforced polymer patching material, bulking and surface course aggregates. Districtwide Use.

  HOUSTON - DISTRICT 12
SS7441  PDF  RTF  REPAIR AND/OR MODIFY SIGNAL EQUIPMENT - Provides for the installation, repair, replacement and/or modification of various components of traffic signals, detector loops and illumination equipment. Districtwide Use.

  BEAUMONT - DISTRICT 20
SS7440  PDF  RTF  ULTRA THIN BONDED WEARING COURSE - Provides for the construction of a surface treatment composed of the application of a warm polymer-modified asphalt emulsion membrane followed immediately with an ultra thin placement of hot, plant-mixed paving mixture. Districtwide Use.

  PARIS - DISTRICT 1
SS7438  PDF  RTF  GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICE - Provide grounds maintenance services. Districtwide Use.

  HOUSTON - DISTRICT 12
SS7425  PDF  RTF  REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS - Provides for for removal and disposal of debris. Districtwide Use.
SS7420  PDF  RTF  LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICE - Furnish labor and equipment to perform landscape maintenance services. Districtwide Use.

  PARIS - DISTRICT 1
SS7415  PDF  RTF  JANITORIAL SERVICE FOR BUILDINGS - Provides for providing janitorial services. Districtwide Use. Special Provisions exist.

  BEAUMONT - DISTRICT 20
SS7414  PDF  RTF  WATER FILLED BARRIER - Provides for the furnishing, installation, and removal of temporary water-filled barriers. Districtwide Use.

  TYLER - DISTRICT 10
SS7412  PDF  RTF  CLEANING, PREPARATION AND PAINTING AT REST AREAS AND/OR PICNIC AREAS - Provides for the cleaning, preparation and painting of structures at rest areas and/or picnic areas. (Routine maintenance contracts only) Districtwide Use.
SS7409  PDF  RTF  CONSTRUCTING CONCRETE PICNIC TABLES AND PICNIC BENCHES - Provides for constructing concrete picnic tables and picnic benches to replace damaged or missing concrete picnic tables and benches. (Routine maintenance contracts only) Districtwide Use.

  ABILENE - DISTRICT 8
SS7405  PDF  RTF  LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE - Provides for landscape maintenance on highway rights of way. Districtwide Use.

  PHARR - DISTRICT 21
SS7401  PDF  RTF  GROUNDS MAINTENANCE - Provides for grounds maintenance. (Routine Maintenance Contracts Only) Districtwide Use.
SS7400  PDF  RTF  JANITORIAL SERVICE FOR BUILDINGS - Provides for providing janitorial services. Districtwide Use.

  BRYAN - DISTRICT 17
SS7396  PDF  RTF  REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF DRIFTWOOD AND DEBRIS - Provides for the removal and disposal of driftwood and debris on the right of way. Districtwide Use.

  DALLAS - DISTRICT 18
SS7392  PDF  RTF  PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE OF SIGNAL EQUIPMENT - Provides for replacing signal lamps, damaged signal parts, signal heads, ground boxes, down guys, inspecting and cleaning all lenses and reflectors, and inspecting signal installations at each intersection/interchange. (For Routine Maintenance Contracts Only) Districtwide Use.

  PARIS - DISTRICT 1
SS7390  PDF  RTF  SOLAR-POWERED (PHOTOVOLTAIC) FLASHER ASSEMBLY - Provides for description of the minimum acceptable requirements for the installation of a solar/battery powered flasher assembly. (For Routine Maintenance Contracts Only) Districtwide Use.

  TYLER - DISTRICT 10
SS7389  PDF  RTF  JANITORIAL SERVICE FOR BUILDINGS - Provides for providing janitorial services. Districtwide Use.

  WACO - DISTRICT 9
SS7382  PDF  RTF  STRAIGHTENING OF SMALL ROADSIDE SIGN SUPPORTS, DELINEATORS, OBJECT MARKERS, AND MAILBOX SUPPORTS - Provides for straightening and/or removing and replacing of small roadside sign supports, delineators, object markers, and mailbox supports. Districtwide Use.

  ODESSA - DISTRICT 6
SS7377  PDF  RTF  EXPANSION JOINT REPAIR - Provides for the repair and replacement of bridge expansion joints. It shall include existing joint removal or repair, furnishing materials for replacement joint, and installing replacement joint. (Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  HOUSTON - DISTRICT 12
SS7359  PDF  RTF  FABRICATE AND INSTALL STEEL MONOPILE WITH FLOATING DONUT FENDER - Provides for the fabrication and installation of steel monopile with a floating donut style fender. Districtwide Use.
SS7358  PDF  RTF  REMOVE EXISTING TIMBER DOLPHINS - Provides for the removing of existing timber dolphins. Districtwide Use.

  ABILENE - DISTRICT 8
SS7357  PDF  RTF  SINGLE GUARDRAIL TERMINAL PADS - Provides for the installation of single guardrail terminal pads. Optional for Routine Maintenance Contracts Only. Districtwide Use.

  FORT WORTH - DISTRICT 2
SS7357  PDF  RTF  SINGLE GUARDRAIL TERMINAL PADS - Provides for the installation of single guardrail terminal pads. Optional for Routine Maintenance Contracts Only. Districtwide Use.

  WACO - DISTRICT 9
SS7357  PDF  RTF  SINGLE GUARDRAIL TERMINAL PADS - Provides for the installation of single guardrail terminal pads. Optional for Routine Maintenance Contracts Only. Districtwide Use.

  PARIS - DISTRICT 1
SS7330  PDF  RTF  REMOVING AND RELOCATING ROADSIDE FLASHING BEACON ASSEMBLY - Provides for relocating existing roadside flashing beacon assemblies, in their entirety. (Paris District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  HOUSTON - DISTRICT 12
SS7327  PDF  RTF  ILLUMINATION - Provides for the preventive maintenance, repair and/or replacement of the various appurtenances related to illumination assemblies. (Houston District Only). Districtwide Use.
SS7326  PDF  RTF  PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF SIGNAL EQUIPMENT - Provides for preventive maintenance of illumination circuits. (Houston District Only). Districtwide Use.

  BROWNWOOD - DISTRICT 23
SS7301  PDF  RTF  CHEMICAL CONTROL OF TREES AND BRUSH ON THE RIGHT OF WAY - Governs for the application of herbicides for the control of trees and brush on the highway right of way. (Brownwood District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  BRYAN - DISTRICT 17
SS7296  PDF  RTF  WICK APPLICATION FOR HERBICIDES - Governs for herbicide treatment and control of Johnsongrass and other undesirable weeds within the highway right of way. (Bryan District Only). Districtwide Use.
SS7295  PDF  RTF  DEBRIS PICKUP AND DISPOSAL - Governs for pickup & transport of debris deposited or discarded on ROW; within center median; on left & right main lane shoulders; each side shoulder; under guardrails & drainage openings & the immediate 15 ft of grassy areas adjacent to shoulders. (Bryan District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  ABILENE - DISTRICT 8
SS7292  PDF  RTF  BASAL BARK TREATMENT OF BRUSH AND TREES - Allows the Contractor to furnish the materials, equipment and labor to treat brush and trees with Pathfinder II or equivalent. Deletes measurement by the hour. (Odessa, Pharr, Abilene, San Antonio, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Replaces SS7231 . Districtwide Use.

  ODESSA - DISTRICT 6
SS7292  PDF  RTF  BASAL BARK TREATMENT OF BRUSH AND TREES - Allows the Contractor to furnish the materials, equipment and labor to treat brush and trees with Pathfinder II or equivalent. Deletes measurement by the hour. (Odessa, Pharr, Abilene, San Antonio, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Replaces SS7231 . Districtwide Use.

  PHARR - DISTRICT 21
SS7292  PDF  RTF  BASAL BARK TREATMENT OF BRUSH AND TREES - Allows the Contractor to furnish the materials, equipment and labor to treat brush and trees with Pathfinder II or equivalent. Deletes measurement by the hour. (Odessa, Pharr, Abilene, San Antonio, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Replaces SS7231 . Districtwide Use.

  SAN ANTONIO - DISTRICT 15
SS7292  PDF  RTF  BASAL BARK TREATMENT OF BRUSH AND TREES - Allows the Contractor to furnish the materials, equipment and labor to treat brush and trees with Pathfinder II or equivalent. Deletes measurement by the hour. (Odessa, Pharr, Abilene, San Antonio, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Replaces SS7231 . Districtwide Use.

  DALLAS - DISTRICT 18
SS7281  PDF  RTF  REMOVING, REPLACING AND INSTALLING CONTROL-OF-ACCESS HEADLIGHT-BARRIER FENCE - Provides for the removal of existing fence and replacing or installing fence at designated locations. (Dallas District Only). Districtwide Use.
SS7280  PDF  RTF  OVERHEAD SIGN SUPPORT REPAIR - Provides for the repair of overhead sign supports. (Dallas District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  HOUSTON - DISTRICT 12
SS7279  PDF  RTF  LOOP DETECTOR REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT - Provides for the repair and/or replacement of various components of detector loops and wiring. (Houston District Only). Districtwide Use.

  AUSTIN - DISTRICT 14
SS7275  PDF  RTF  REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF DELINEATOR AND OBJECT MARKER ASSEMBLY - Provides for removal and/or replacement of delineators and object marker assemblies of various types and colors. An assembly consists of the post, mounting bracket, reflector unit(s) and attachment hardware. (Austin District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  SAN ANTONIO - DISTRICT 15
SS7270  PDF  RTF  REPAIR AND/OR MODIFY SIGNAL EQUIPMENT - Provides for installation, repair, replacement and/or modification of traffic signals, detector loops and illumination equipment. (San Antonio District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  HOUSTON - DISTRICT 12
SS7264  PDF  RTF  OVERHEAD SIGN LIGHTING MAINTENANCE - Governs for the preventative maintenance, repair and/or replacement of the various appurtenances related to illumination assemblies for overhead signs. (Houston District Only). Districtwide Use.

  ABILENE - DISTRICT 8
SS7257  PDF  RTF  BRIDGE RAIL REPAIR - Governs for repairing, removing and replacing and/or upgrading steel bridge rail elements, steel bridge posts, concrete bridge posts, concrete bridge rails, parapet walls and bridge end connectors. (Houston, Dallas and Abilene Districts, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use. Special Provisions exist.

  DALLAS - DISTRICT 18
SS7257  PDF  RTF  BRIDGE RAIL REPAIR - Governs for repairing, removing and replacing and/or upgrading steel bridge rail elements, steel bridge posts, concrete bridge posts, concrete bridge rails, parapet walls and bridge end connectors. (Houston, Dallas and Abilene Districts, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use. Special Provisions exist.

  HOUSTON - DISTRICT 12
SS7257  PDF  RTF  BRIDGE RAIL REPAIR - Governs for repairing, removing and replacing and/or upgrading steel bridge rail elements, steel bridge posts, concrete bridge posts, concrete bridge rails, parapet walls and bridge end connectors. (Houston, Dallas and Abilene Districts, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use. Special Provisions exist.

  AUSTIN - DISTRICT 14
SS7255  PDF  RTF  CLEANING, PREPARATION AND PAINTING AT REST AREAS AND/OR PICNIC AREAS - Governs for the cleaning, preparation and painting of structures at Rest Areas and/or Picnic Areas. (Austin District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  PARIS - DISTRICT 1
SS7247  PDF  RTF  DEBRIS PICKUP AND DISPOSAL - Provides for debris pickup and disposal on defined areas. (Paris District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  AUSTIN - DISTRICT 14
SS7245  PDF  RTF  LANE CLOSURES - Provides for furnishing all materials and labor necessary for the installation, maintenance and removal of lane closures. (Austin District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  TYLER - DISTRICT 10
SS7244  PDF  RTF  DEBRIS PICKUP AND DISPOSAL - Provides for the pickup and disposal of debris discarded onto the center medians, shoulders, gore areas, and front slopes of roadways. (Tyler District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  DALLAS - DISTRICT 18
SS7241  PDF  RTF  WICK APPLICATION FOR HERBICIDES - Provides for herbicide treatment and control of Johnsongrass and other undesirable weeds within the highway right of way by wick application. (Dallas District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use. Special Provisions exist.

  AMARILLO - DISTRICT 4
SS7240  PDF  RTF  VEHICULAR IMPACT ATTENUATOR ASSEMBLY (STEEL BARRELS) - Allows steel barrel assemblies for projects to be paid for directly. (Amarillo District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  EL PASO - DISTRICT 24
SS7228  PDF  RTF  FIBER OPTIC LANDSCAPE LIGHTING MAINTENANCE - Allows for the maintenance of a fiber optic landscape lighting system in El Paso County. (El Paso District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  AUSTIN - DISTRICT 14
SS7223  PDF  RTF  12" LED TRAFFIC SIGNAL LAMP UNIT - Provides for the replacement/retrofit of 12'' LED traffic signal lamp unit. (Austin District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  HOUSTON - DISTRICT 12
SS7220  PDF  RTF  REPAIR DOLPHIN AND/OR FENDER SYSTEMS - Provides for removing and replacing timber dolphins and timber breasting dolphins, for replacing timber fender systems and for partial repair of timber dolphins. (Houston District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  DALLAS - DISTRICT 18
SS7208  PDF  RTF  OVERHEAD SIGN SUPPORT REPAIR - Governs for the repair of overhead sign supports. (Dallas District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  HOUSTON - DISTRICT 12
SS7206  PDF  RTF  SHIFT RATE - Provides for payment to the Contractor each time he is required to move equipment from one location to another while on project site. (Houston District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.
SS7205  PDF  RTF  MOBILIZATION FOR FENDER SYSTEMS REPAIR - Provides for mobilization on fender projects. (Houston District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.
SS7191  PDF  RTF  ILLUMINATION - Provides for preventive maintenance repair and/or replacement of the various appurtenances related to illumination assemblies. (Houston District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Replaces SS7130 . Districtwide Use.

  DALLAS - DISTRICT 18
SS7189  PDF  RTF  DEBRIS PICKUP AND DISPOSAL - Requires the pickup of all debris (including large items). Also, the areas of pickup are defined instead of the entire right of way (excluding the traveled lanes). (Dallas and Fort Worth Districts, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  FORT WORTH - DISTRICT 2
SS7189  PDF  RTF  DEBRIS PICKUP AND DISPOSAL - Requires the pickup of all debris (including large items). Also, the areas of pickup are defined instead of the entire right of way (excluding the traveled lanes). (Dallas and Fort Worth Districts, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  EL PASO - DISTRICT 24
SS7187  PDF  RTF  ORNAMENTAL FENCING - Allows for one (1) line of ornamental fencing supported on posts. (El Paso District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.
SS7186  PDF  RTF  STONE MASONRY - Allows for the construction of stone masonry composed of approved stone and lime-cement mortar. (El Paso District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  HOUSTON - DISTRICT 12
SS7179  PDF  RTF  CONCRETE REPAIR OF SPALLS ON CONCRETE PAVEMENT - Provides for repairing sections of existing concrete pavement when spalling and/or partial depth failures have occurred. (Houston District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.
SS7178  PDF  RTF  RAMP METERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - Allows for the maintenance and replacement of ramp metering signal systems, flashing beacons and detector loops. (Houston District, Routine Maintenance Contracts Only). Districtwide Use.

  AMARILLO - DISTRICT 4
SS7146  PDF  RTF  BLADING OF ROADWAY SNOW AND/OR ICE - Allows for the blading of roadway snow and/or ice and spot blading of roadway snowdrifts. (Amarillo District Only). Districtwide Use.

  HOUSTON - DISTRICT 12
SS7138  PDF  RTF  MOBILIZATION FOR DREDGING - Provides for mobilization for dredging for Galveston ferry operations at Bolivar Peninsula landings. (Houston District Only). Districtwide Use.
SS7137  PDF  RTF  DREDGING - Provides for underwater excavation for annual dredging of Galveston ferry operations at Bolivar Peninsula landings. (Houston District Only). Districtwide Use.
SS7136  PDF  RTF  PAVEMENT JOINT REPAIR - Provides for cleaning and repairing longitudinal pavement joint separations and pavement edge joints and repairing spalled or deteriorated areas of pavement. (Houston District Only). Districtwide Use.

  DALLAS - DISTRICT 18
SS7129  PDF  RTF  SAFETY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE - Provides for the maintenance, repair and/or replacement of the various appurtenances related to safety lighting. (Dallas District Only). Districtwide Use.

  PARIS - DISTRICT 1
SS7106  PDF  RTF  UPGRADE AND/OR INSTALLATION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNALS - Provides for the removal, replacement, installation, and/or modification of various components of traffic signal equipment. (Paris District Only). Districtwide Use.

  DALLAS - DISTRICT 18
SS7095  PDF  RTF  LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE - Provides for landscape maintenance on highway right of way. (Dallas District Only). Districtwide Use.

  TYLER - DISTRICT 10
SS7093  PDF  RTF  REPAIR OF BROKEN PAVEMENT EDGES AND OVERLAY OF ACCESS DRIVES - Provides for the preparation and overlay of broken pavement edges and overlay of access drives along designated roadways. (Tyler District Only). Districtwide Use.

  LUFKIN - DISTRICT 11
SS7082  PDF  RTF  REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF TREES AND LIMBS - Provides for a contract to remove broken, leaning and dead trees, as well as ever-hanging limbs and brush. Measured and paid by the hour on an as needed basis. (Lufkin District Only). Replaces SS7081 . Districtwide Use.

  DALLAS - DISTRICT 18
SS7070  PDF  RTF  REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS - Requires the pickup of all debris (including large items). Plus the areas of pickup are defined instead of the whole right of way (excluding the traveled lanes). (Dallas District Only). Districtwide Use.

  WACO - DISTRICT 9
SS7063  PDF  RTF  CLEARING, GRUBBING AND GRADING CHANNELS - Provides for removal and disposal of all trees, stumps, logs, litter, rubbish and other objectionable matter within channels on highway right of way and the grading and reshaping of the areas. (Waco District Only). Districtwide Use.

  PHARR - DISTRICT 21
SS7058  PDF  RTF  DRIVEWAY INSTALLATION - Provides for driveway installation. Includes concrete pipe and riprap. (Pharr District Only). Districtwide Use.

  AMARILLO - DISTRICT 4
SS7057  PDF  RTF  JOINT AND/OR CRACK SEALING - Provides for cleaning and pouring joints and/or cracks. Measurement is by the pound. (Amarillo District Only). Replaces SS7030 . Districtwide Use.

  FORT WORTH - DISTRICT 2
SS7056  PDF  RTF  CLEANING AND SWEEPING HIGHWAYS - Measures the distance by the mile along the curb and/or shoulder. Also included is the additional payment for removing sand from roadway after a freeze. (Fort Worth District Only). Districtwide Use.

  PARIS - DISTRICT 1
SS7055  PDF  RTF  REMOVING AND REPLACING CULVERT PIPE - Provides for removing and replacing corrugated metal pipe or reinforced concrete pipe. Borrow and base materials will be furnished by the Department. (Paris District Only). Districtwide Use.
SS7050  PDF  RTF  REMOVAL AND PROPER DISPOSAL OF DRIFTWOOD AND DEBRIS - Pays for the removal and proper disposal of designated stockpiles of driftwood and debris. (Paris District Only). Districtwide Use. Special Provisions exist.

  TYLER - DISTRICT 10
SS7049  PDF  RTF  LANDSCAPED RIGHT OF WAY MAINTENANCE - Provides for litter pickup, mowing and edging of designated landscaped right of way areas. (Tyler District Only). Districtwide Use.

  DALLAS - DISTRICT 18
SS7048  PDF  RTF  SIGN BRIDGE REPAIR - Repair sign bridge towers that have been hit (but not knocked down) by a third party vehicle. (Dallas District Only). Districtwide Use.

  BRYAN - DISTRICT 17
SS7046  PDF  RTF  DRIVEWAY INSTALLATION - Installing an access driveway on the highway right of way for property owners adjacent to the roadway. (Bryan and Tyler Districts Only). Districtwide Use.

  TYLER - DISTRICT 10
SS7046  PDF  RTF  DRIVEWAY INSTALLATION - Installing an access driveway on the highway right of way for property owners adjacent to the roadway. (Bryan and Tyler Districts Only). Districtwide Use.

  EL PASO - DISTRICT 24
SS7039  PDF  RTF  PICNIC AREA MAINTENANCE - Provides for janitorial and grounds maintenance of picnic areas including graffiti removal and plant irrigation. Measurement and payment is by the month. One man and 40 hour, 5 day work week to be specified on plan notes. (El Paso District Only). Districtwide Use.

  LUBBOCK - DISTRICT 5
SS7037  PDF  RTF  DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL - Provides for removal and disposal of dead animals and large bulky or heavy items of debris which are discarded or otherwise deposited onto the right of way, including the travel lanes. (Lubbock District Only). Districtwide Use.
SS7036  PDF  RTF  CLEANING SEALED EXPANSION JOINTS - Provides for cleaning of sealed expansion joints and removal of the debris or foreign material. (Lubbock District Only). Districtwide Use.
SS7035  PDF  RTF  HAND TRIMMING AROUND AND UNDER GUARD RAIL IN NON-MOW AREAS - Provides for weed control at guardrails in non-mow areas (steep slopes). (Lubbock District Only). Districtwide Use.

  DALLAS - DISTRICT 18
SS7034  PDF  RTF  BERMUDA GRASS SPRIGGING - Provides for bermudagrass sprigging that can be used with projects containing various erosion control measures. (Dallas District Only). Districtwide Use.
SS7033  PDF  RTF  TREE PRUNING - Provides for specialized pruning in addition to that provided for in Special Specification Item 7006. (Dallas District Only). Districtwide Use.

  LUBBOCK - DISTRICT 5
SS7032  PDF  RTF  REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF DELINEATOR AND OBJECT MARKER ASSEMBLIES - Combines standard Items 658 and 659 with the Department supplying the materials. (Lubbock District Only). Districtwide Use.

  DALLAS - DISTRICT 18
SS7031  PDF  RTF  REMOVING DEBRIS - Provides for the removal of accumulated debris from guardrail installations and from drainage flumes. (Dallas District Only). Districtwide Use.
SS7029  PDF  RTF  CONCRETE BARRIER CLEANING - Provides for the cleaning of the exposed surfaces of the concrete barrier and reflective markers and for the replacement of missing barrier delineators. (Dallas District Only). Districtwide Use.
SS7027  PDF  RTF  CLEANING AND SWEEPING BRIDGE GUTTERS - Provides for cleaning and sweeping bridge gutters only. (Dallas District Only). Districtwide Use.

  BRYAN - DISTRICT 17
SS7019  PDF  RTF  TREE AND BRUSH TRIMMING - Provides for trimming of trees and brush. (Bryan District Only). Districtwide Use.

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