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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 750-010-22
<br /> TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND COMPENSATION AGREEMENT TRAFFIC
<br /> OPERATIONS
<br /> 04/15
<br /> Page 1 of 5
<br /> CONTRACT NO. _ I
<br /> FINANCIAL PROJECT NO. 42780438801
<br /> F.E.I.D. NO. 596000674056
<br /> THIS TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND COMPENSATION AGREEMENT("Agreement"), is entered into this
<br /> day of between the Florida Department of Transportation,an agency of
<br /> the State of Florida, herein called the"Department", and , Florida,
<br /> ("Maintaining Agency").
<br /> WITNESSETH:
<br /> A. The Department is authorized under Section 335.055, Florida Statutes,to enter into this Agreement.
<br /> B. The Maintaining Agency is authorized under to enter into this Agreement
<br /> and has authorized its undersigned representative to enter into and execute this Agreement on behalf of the Maintaining
<br /> Agency.
<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained in the Agreement, the sufficiency of which is
<br /> acknowledged,the parties mutually agree and covenant as follows:
<br /> 1. The Maintaining Agency shall be responsible for the maintenance and continuous operation of the traffic signals, interconnected
<br /> and monitored traffic signals(IMTS)(defined as signals that are interconnected with telecommunications and are monitored at
<br /> a central location), traffic signal systems (defined as central computer, cameras, message signs, communications devices,
<br /> interconnect/network,vehicle,bicycle&pedestrian detection devices,traffic signal hardware and software,preemption devices,
<br /> and uninterruptible power supplies("UPS")), control devices(defined as intersection control beacons,traffic warning beacons,
<br /> illuminated street name signs, pedestrian flashing beacons (i.e., school zone flashing beacons, pedestrian crossing beacons,
<br /> and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons)),and emergency/fire department signals and speed activated warning displays. The
<br /> Maintaining Agency shall be responsible for the payment of electricity and electrical charges incurred in connection with
<br /> operation of such traffic signals and signal systems and devices upon completion of installation of each signal or device. All
<br /> traffic signals and control devices mentioned in this paragraph are referred to in this Agreement as"Traffic Signals and Devices".
<br /> 2. The Department agrees to pay the Maintaining Agency an annual compensation amount based on the Department's fiscal year.
<br /> The compensation amount consists of the cost of the maintenance and continuous operation of the Traffic Signals and Devices
<br /> as identified in Exhibit A. Payments by the Department will be made in accordance with Exhibit B. In the case of construction
<br /> contracts,the Maintaining Agency shall be responsible for the payment of electricity and electrical charges incurred in connection
<br /> with the operation of the Traffic Signals and Devices, and shall undertake the maintenance and continuous operation of these
<br /> Traffic Signals and Devices upon final acceptance of the installation by the Department. Prior to any final acceptance of the
<br /> installation by the Department, the Maintaining Agency will have the opportunity to inspect and request modifications or
<br /> corrections to the installation(s) and the Department agrees to undertake those modifications or corrections prior to final
<br /> acceptance so long as the modifications or corrections comply with the Agreement, signal plans, and specifications previously
<br /> approved by both the Department and Maintaining Agency. Repair or replacement and other responsibilities of the installation
<br /> contractor and the Department, during construction, are contained in the Department's Standard Specifications for Road and
<br /> Bridge Construction.
<br /> 3. The Maintaining Agency shall maintain and operate the Traffic Signals and Devices in a manner that will ensure safe and efficient
<br /> movement of highway traffic and that is consistent with maintenance practices prescribed by the International Municipal Signal
<br /> Association(IMSA)and operational requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD), as amended.
<br /> 4. The Maintaining Agency's maintenance responsibilities include, but are not limited to,locates, preventive maintenance(periodic
<br /> inspection, service and routine repairs), restoration of services, and emergency maintenance (trouble shooting in the event of
<br /> equipment malfunction,failure, or damage). Restoration of services may include temporary poles, stop signs or other methods
<br /> to maintain traffic.The Maintaining Agency shall record its maintenance activities in a traffic signal maintenance log.
<br /> 5. The Department intends to conduct a structural inspection of the mast arm structures and strain poles every 60 months,which
<br /> inspection shall comply with the checklist included in Exhibit C, attached to and incorporated in this Agreement.The inspection
<br /> report will serve as a 90-day notification to the Maintaining Agency that deficiencies exist which require preventative maintenance
<br /> and periodic maintenance. Preventative maintenance includes but is not limited to: spot painting, cleaning, all wiring issues,
<br /> graffiti removal, all signal related issues (lighting, signs and connections), and response to traffic impact including repair and
<br /> replacement of all components damaged by the traffic impact. For any new painted mast arms installed after the date of this
<br /> agreement, preventative maintenance includes all items described above and also includes repainting, tightening of nuts,
<br /> replacing missing or deficient bolts,replacement of missing cap covers or equivalent, replacement of missing or deficient access
<br /> hole cover plates, and repairing improper grounding. Damaged mast arm structures and strain poles must be properly repaired
<br /> or replaced by the Maintaining Agency. If the Maintaining Agency is not successful in recovering damage costs from responsible
<br /> party(ies) within 180 days from the occurrence of damage, the Department will reimburse the Maintaining Agency for costs
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