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In SECTION 102 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC A. General: Work under this section consists of maintaining traffic within the limits of the project for the duration of construction in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) 2003 Edition, FDOT Index 600 Series and FDOT Standard Specification Section 102. The purpose of the Traffic r Control Plan, presented in the roadway construction plans, is to depict the concept of feasible construction sequencing and maintenance of traffic. The Contractor may submit to the Engineer an alternate plan for review and approval, one week prior to the pre - construction conference. The Traffic Control Plan indicates typical signing, marking and barricade locations and types. Additional details are found in the MUTCD, FDOT Index (600 Series) and Standard Specifications. The Contractor shall install only new TCP signs and shall be Engineer quality. B. Quantities: The Contractor is hereby notified that the Engineer's estimate of quantities, which appears on the summary of quantities sheet, is provided only for the Contractor's information. The Contractor is to determine the actual quantities and items to be used for maintenance of traffic. s C. Off-duty police or sheriff deputies shall be used during various maintenance of traffic operations including: signalization adjustments and installations and lane closures of duration greater than 10 minutes. D. Compensation: All compensation for maintenance of traffic includes: barricades (Type ll), Barricades (Type III), Temporary Pavement along CR 512 and variable message sign, shall r be lump sum. This shall include all items and services necessary for the safe maintenance of traffic within the project limits. This shall include, but not be limited to, flaggers, off-duty police or sheriff deputy, construction and advisory signing, detours, temporary retaining r systems, striping, maintenance of pavement, asphaltic concrete curb, temporary barrier wall, stormwater removal, temporary drainage structures and pipe, pumps, commercial material for driveway maintenance, flashing arrow boards, high intensity flashing lights, removable and temporary pavement markings, and temporary reflective pavement markers, temporary pavement, for maintenance of traffic. Item No. 102-1 - Maintenance of Traffic — Lump Sum E. Non -Compliance: Should the Owner or Engineer determine that traffic within the project is not being maintained in accordance with the approved traffic control plan or presents a public safety concern, the Contractor shall have until the end of the working day, in which notification is given, to take action to modify the maintenance of traffic. Should the Contractor fail to make such modification the Owner shall have the option to fine the •r Contractor $450 per day until remedied. W M M