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It Manufacturers successfully completing the Department ' s evaluation are eligible for inclusion on the Qualified Products List . The Department will consider any marked variations from original test values for a material or any evidence of inadequate field performance of a material as sufficient evidence that the properties of the material have changed, and the Department will remove the material from the Qualified Products List , 6 - 1 . 3 . 1 . 2 Approved Products List : The State Traffic Operations Office maintains the Approved Products List of Traffic Control Signal Devices . Traffic Monitoring Site Equipment and Materials are also included on the Approved Products List . This list provides assurance to Maintaining Agencies , Contractors , consultants , designers , and Department personnel that the specific items listed are approved for use on Department facilities . The Department will limit the Contractor ' s procurement and use of Traffic Control Signal Devices , and Traffic Monitoring Site equipment and materials to only those items listed on the Approved Products List that is effective at the time of procurement, except as provided in Section 603 . The approval process is described in detail on the State Traffic Operation website , www . dot . state . fl . us/trafficoperations/terl/apl2 . htm . Manufacturers seeking evaluation of a specific device must submit an application which can be obtained from the State Traffic Operations Office . 6 - 1 . 3 . 2 Contractor Installation Certification : Provide installation certifications as required by the Contract Documents . 6-2 Applicable Documented Authorities other than Specifications . 6 -2 . 1 General : Details on individual materials are identified in various material specific Sections of the Specifications that may refer to other documented authorities for requirements . ' When specified, meet the requirements as defined in such references . 6 - 22 Test Methods : Methods of sampling and testing materials are in accordance with the Florida Methods (FM) . If a Florida Method does not exist for a particular test, perforin the testing in accordance with the method specified in the Specification . When test methods or other standards are referenced in the Specifications without identification of the specific time of issuance , use the most current issuance , including interims or addendums thereto , at the time of bid opening . 6 -2 . 3 Construction Aggregates : Aggregates used on Department projects must be in accordance with Rule 14 - 103 , FAC , 6-3 Storage of Materials and Samples . 6 - 3 . 1 Method of Storage : Store materials in such a manner as to preserve their quality and fitness for the work, to facilitate prompt inspection, and to minimize noise impacts on sensitive receivers . More detailed specifications concerning the storage of specific materials are prescribed under the applicable Specifications . The Department may reject improperly stored materials . 6 - 3 . 2 Use of Right- of--Way for Storage : If the Engineer allows , the Contractor may use a portion of the right- of-way for storage purposes and for placing the Contractor ' s plant and equipment . Use only the portion of the right- of-way that is outside the clear zone , which is the portion not required for public vehicular or pedestrian travel . When used , restore the right-of- way to pre - construction condition at no additional cost to the Department or as specified in the Contract Documents . Provide any additional space required at no expense to the Department . 6 - 3 . 3 Responsibility for Stored Materials : Accept responsibility for the protection of stored materials . The Department is not liable for any loss of materials , by theft or otherwise , or for any damage to the stored materials . - 9 - FPID ( S ) : 423186 - 1 - 58 - 01