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C . TRAFFIC CONTROL - STANDARDS : The FDOT Design Standards For Design Construction , Maintenance and Utility Operations On The State Highway System , Edition as dated on the plans set forth the basic principles and prescribes minimum standards to be followed in the design , application , installation , maintenance and removal of all traffic control devices and all warning devices and barriers which are necessary to protect the public and workmen from hazards within the project limits . The standards established in the aforementioned manual constitute the minimum requirements for normal conditions , and additional traffic control devices warning devices , barriers or other safety devices will be required where unusual , complex or particularly hazardous conditions exist . The above referenced standards were developed using F . H . W . A . , U . S . D . O . T . Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( MUTCD ) . D . TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES WARNING DEVICES AND BARRIERS - INSTALLATION : The responsibility for installation and maintenance of adequate traffic control devices , warning devices and barriers , for the protection of the travel in public and workmen , as well as to safeguard the work area in general shall rest with the Contractor . Consideration shall be given to recommendations of the Engineer . The required traffic control devices , warning devices and barriers shall be erected by the Contractor prior to creation of any hazardous condition and in conjunction with any necessary re - routing of traffic . The Contractor shall immediately remove , turn or cover any devices or barriers which do not apply to existing conditions . All traffic control devices shall conform to MUTCD standards and shall be clean and relatively undamaged . Damaged devices diminishing legibility and recognition , during either night or day conditions , are not acceptable for use . E . NO WAIVER OF LIABILITY : The Contractor shall conduct his operations in such a manner that no undue hazard will result due to the requirements of this article , and the procedures and policies described therein shall in no way act as a waiver of any of the terms of the liability of the Contractor or his surety . Item of Payment Payment for the work specified in this item shall be made under : Bid Item No . 102 - 1 - Maintenance of Traffic - Lump Sum 01025- 3 Technical Specifications F :\Public Works\ ENGINEERING DIVISION PROJECTS\ 1136 -6th Ave SW_ Culvert Replacement N of 23rd St SW \Admim\Contract Documents\Technical Specifications . doc